Aug 12, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCharlottesville City School Board and Charlottesville City Council Joint Work Session
The joint work session focused on an action item involving a budget appropriation for the citywide reserve fund, intended for repayment of a local match to the Department of Justice regarding the Family Drug Court grant. Discussions addressed the history of grant management, specifically the miscommunication regarding match documentation submission. The session also included a presentation regarding the FY26-27 budget amendment, detailing increases in state revenue and challenges regarding enrollment growth funding and budgetary processes. Significant concerns were raised by the school board regarding the change in the city's appropriations ordinance, specifically the contingency fund setup and the requirements for future approvals.