September 28, 2026

The Hampshire County Board of Education meeting on September 28, 2026, included a review and approval of the unaudited FY2026 financial statements. The district reported that the general fund ended the year with a $2,783,949 balance, while the presentation also identified a $1,623,000 reserve benchmark and approximately $141,195 remaining unassigned after previously approved commitments. The FY2027 budget required $1,482,773 from assigned fund balance to balance. The district reported $13.91 million remaining on its bond obligation, scheduled to be paid off in June 2031. The board approved the financial statements and consent agenda items, including monthly bills, budget revisions, and transfers between funds; it also approved an in-lieu transportation application for a 40.2-mile round trip. No contract awards or vendor selections were identified.

Facilities and funding needs were discussed. Maintenance staff replaced a failed pump at Romney Middle School, and the district plans to install a redundant pump arrangement to reduce the risk of future school disruption. The district is seeking state assistance for Hampshire High School roof replacement and is contributing local funds toward the effort; an award had not yet been confirmed. NFL grant representatives were expected to present funding for athletic-field lighting upgrades. The superintendent also noted the district’s investment in School AI for staff instructional support, but no cost or vendor details were provided. Officials described constrained general-fund purchasing capacity and said vehicle replacements and other spending would need to be limited.