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Dickenson School Board approves annual budget
by RODERICK MULLINS
CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board met recently to discuss administrative business, financial reports, and student recognition for achievements.
Reports were heard from representatives of the Dickenson County Education Association (DEA) regarding budget negotiations and upcoming conventions.
In the Good News segment from county schools, Supt. Haydee Robinson recognized Braden Hillier for placing second in the All-State Chorus Competition and the Ridgeview High School choir performed songs from their production of Tarzan.
A recent report showed an average daily attendance of the school system, setting at 92.11 percent, with Ridgeview Elementary having the highest attendance of the three county schools.
The proposed $32.6 million budget for fiscal year 2027 was approved but implementation of the budget will be contingent upon finalized state funding in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In other business, the board approved the 2026-27 school calendar favored by 74 percent of employees in a poll.
The board approved 27 updated Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) policies and heard a presentation by Dr. Jesse Neece on self-assessment and an action plan focused on enhancing special education services and paraprofessional training.
In closing remarks, the school board members praised the student performances from earlier in the meeting and also discussed the efficiency of new safety measures including the ‘Open Gate’ system.
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Dickenson BOS approves grant applications, administrative matters
by RODERICK MULLINS
CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors met March 24, addressing various administrative actions, grant approvals, resolutions and personnel matters.
Supervisors approved a $30,000 grant application for new body cameras, with a county match of $7,302 in addition to approving the 2026 Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority user agreement.
The board also authorized participating with Russell County in a grant application and approved a $75,000 match for Dickenson County Recovery based upon the Opioid Abatement Funding.
A right-of-entry agreement was also approved for storm debris removal from county-owned properties as well as passed resolutions to abandon a footbridge and to oppose mandatory collective bargaining legislation.
Supervisors discussed personnel for all departments and solid waste, and approved the hiring recommendation for the solid waste position following a closed session.
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