Buckingham County Schools Budget Receives $700,000 Increase
Schools budget increased by $700,000
The Farmville Herald
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The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget amendment of $758,893 for the Buckingham County Public Schools for the Fiscal Year 2026. This increase is attributed to higher state and federal revenues, despite a decrease in student enrollment and no additional local funding.
- 01The total budget adjustment for Buckingham County Public Schools is $758,893.
- 02The increase is due to higher state and federal revenue sources.
- 03Enrollment decreased by 83 students from March to September 2025.
- 04The district opted not to charge tuition for non-resident students.
- 05The board also approved $20,000 for a new Out of Hospital Whole Blood Program.
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The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved an amendment of $758,893 to the budget for Buckingham County Public Schools for the Fiscal Year 2026. This increase is primarily due to rising state and federal revenue sources, while local funding remains unchanged. Superintendent Cynthia Reasoner noted that the district faced a loss of $569,905 in state revenue due to a decrease of 83 students from March to September 2025, and the decision to not charge tuition for non-resident students. To mitigate financial challenges, the district has kept vacancies open and utilized federal program grants. Additionally, the board approved $20,000 for an Out of Hospital Whole Blood Program, which aims to ensure that local emergency medical services have immediate access to blood for patient treatment.
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The increased budget will help address financial challenges in the school district and improve educational resources despite declining student numbers.
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