Abby Whitt
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors recently approved a capital transfer of more than $3 million to benefit school projects throughout the county.
A total of nine projects were funded through the transfer, which was unanimously approved on June 23, including the Kipps Elementary School Roof Replacement ($1,117,000), Operations Center Parking Lot Completion ($930,000), Water Line Replacement for Montgomery Central and the Operations Center ($523,900), Harving Avenue School Classroom Furniture ($70,000) and Gym Floor Replacement for Kipps Elementary School ($87,260).
Parking Lot Improvements were also funded for Christiansburg Elementary and Middle schools, and Falling Branch Elementary School for a total of $323,000.
The transfer, which was unanimously approved, preceded a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Montgomery County Public School Board held on June 30 to discuss long-term improvement plans for local schools and the county’s finances regarding those improvements.
Also unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 23 was the establishment of a bonus program for county employees, one-time bonuses for fiscal year 2026 and the approval of the Six-Year Secondary Road Plan.
The Incentive/Bonus Program was added into Montgomery County Code to award employees and officers of the county who perform “exceptional service hazardous duty, or for hiring or retention purposes, provided the funds are duly appropriated by the Board of Supervisors for such purpose.”
A total of $512,479 was appropriated to various county administration employees, including General Services employees, Human Services, Social Services, Parks and Recreation and others, as a one-time bonus for FY26. Of that, $165,229 is state funding, while $347,250 is from the county’s general fund.
The resolution to approve the Six-Year Secondary Road Plan includes grading, draining and stabilization of Taylor Hollow Road and Willis Hollow Road, and the grading, draining and surface treating of Poff School Road, Bobcat Lane and Split Rail Road.
Board of Supervisors members also adopted a proclamation on June 23 to recognize July as Park and Recreation Month, as it is recognized nationally, to encourage citizens to “share how their local park and recreation agency is building parks or programs that improve their lives.”
The proclamation states, “This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together, ” reminds us of the contributions of more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our country’s close-to-home parks…” and “…the services that park and recreation professionals provide are essential to building thriving communities. Together, we’re building and maintaining accessible, inclusive and sustainable parks and recreation programs that deliver powerful benefits to our communities…”
It also states, “The Board of Supervisors recognizes and commends the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department for being a leading provider in our community to ensure a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors.”
To view the full proclamation and learn more about the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, visit www.montva.com.
