9/17/26 Board Meeting

The Craven County Schools Board meeting held on September 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the 2026-27 budget resolution, which appropriates approximately $30.17 million for the local current expense fund, with a planned fund balance appropriation of about $2.69 million, reflecting improved fiscal management compared to the previous year. The board also discussed the Duffyfield Child Development Center lease and potential property acquisition, with Coastal Community Action expressing interest in resolving lease terms and requesting the board consider alternatives before incurring additional appraisal costs. Additionally, the board approved a letter of support for a Craven County Community Block Grant application, which could fund capital projects at two schools. A resolution declaring the Chelsea Road property as surplus was adopted to facilitate its disposition, aiming to generate funds for capital improvements given limited ongoing capital funding for aging school facilities. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the board.