IWCS Budget

The development of the 2026-2027 Budget is underway. The proposed Budget Calendar is available below, along with upcoming meetings.

The School Board of Isle of Wight County held a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Westside Elementary School Auditorium, 800 W. Main St., Smithfield, VA 23430. The Board heard the Superintendent's presentation on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year, and held a work session regarding the budget. The presentation and work session was streamed live on the IWCS Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The School Board of Isle of Wight County will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Westside Elementary School Auditorium, 800 W. Main St., Smithfield, VA 23430. The Public Hearing will be on the Superintendent's proposed budget for 2026-2027 school year. Requests to speak may be made by contacting Jessica Whitlow, Board Clerk, at [email protected], or by calling 757-365-1619 prior to the Public Hearing. Citizens may also sign up prior to the start of the Public Hearing using the signup sheet placed at the entrance of the meeting room. The Public Hearing and work session will be streamed live on the IWCS Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Superintendent's Proposed Budget FY27: Presented February 26, 2026

FY 2027 Budget Presentation: February 26, 2026

FY 2027 Proposed Budget Book

2026-2027 Proposed Budget Development Calendar

Budget Development

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 for a budget work session and to possibly approve the School Board's Proposed Budget.
May, 2025 (TBD): School Board approval of amended budget (if necessary)

The Board of Supervisors held 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 are streamed live on the IWCS Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Liesl DeVary Chief Financial Officer

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