Caroline County Board of Supervisors/School Board 7/29/26

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint work session on July 29, 2026, focusing primarily on school budget discussions, capital improvement projects, and tax code amendments. Key procurement-related topics included the school board's year-end budget balance, with a positive variance of approximately $983,075, and a request for discretionary funds to add six classrooms via trailers at Bowling Green Elementary to address capacity issues. The boards discussed long-term facility plans, including a $22 million Madison Elementary expansion funded partly by a $10 million state grant, and the potential for a new elementary school to alleviate overcrowding at Lewis and Clark Elementary. They also deliberated on the timing and planning for a possible 1% sales tax referendum to fund school construction and renovation projects. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed amendments to the county tax code, including exemptions for farm equipment, business license regulations, and uniform penalties for late tax filings, with several items identified for future ordinance action. The session concluded with a closed meeting to discuss economic development incentives and proposals for a development project in the Ladysmith area.