BOCO Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - June 15, 2026

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 15, 2026, primarily to consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 general budget and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the county and school system budgets, including a proposed $2.8 million increase to the Botetourt County Public Schools (BCPS) operating budget. Board members reviewed audited financial data and projected revenues and expenditures, debating the necessity and justification for the school budget increase amid declining enrollment and existing surpluses. The board ultimately voted on adopting the budget as advertised, with some members expressing concerns about fiscal control and efficiency. Additionally, the board approved supplemental appropriations totaling approximately $838,375 for the current fiscal year, including funds related to the Children's Services Act, with most of that funding expected from state and federal sources. The meeting concluded with plans for a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition, with no immediate action anticipated.