Budget

The FY26 is underway. Key dates associated with approval of the school division's budget for the 2025-2026 school year include:

Monday, February 24, 2025: a special called meeting to receive and discuss the Superintendent's budget proposals.
Thursday, February 27, 2025: a special called meeting to further discuss the Superintendent’s budget recommendations.
Thursday, March 6, 2025: a public hearing and school board work session on the 2025-2026 School Operating Budget.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025: a special called meeting to approve the School Board's Proposed Budget.
May, 2025 (TBD): School Board approval of amended budget (if necessary)

The Board of Supervisors will hold meetings to discuss the FY 2025-26 county budget that includes funding for the school division.

March 27: Joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and School Board (Tentative)
April 3: Isle of Wight County Administrator presents his proposed county budget to the Board of Supervisors
April 17: The Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed county budget
May (TBD): The Board of Supervisors approve the FY26 school budget

Meeting information for the Board of Supervisors is available on the county website through this link: BOS Meetings

All School Board work sessions and the public hearing will be streamed live on the IWCS Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Liesl Devary Chief Financial Officer

Email Liesl Devary 757.357.4393

Manages and supervises all aspects of the Finance Department; Develops and monitors budgets; Coordinates yearly audits; Approves requisitions and assists with procurement.