York County School Board approves FY26–FY27 budget amendment despite objections over Chromebook spending

The York County School Board voted 4-1 on June 8 to approve Resolution 26-38, an amendment to the FY26 and FY27 operating budgets. Mrs. Goodwin moved the amendment and Mr. Richardson seconded the motion.

Board discussion included a concern raised by a member about continued spending on one-to-one Chromebook deployment and the lack of clear return-on-investment data for several digital platforms. That concern did not carry enough votes to block the amendment; Mrs. Fairman recorded the single dissenting vote.

Financial figures reviewed in the meeting show May instructional-related expenditures of about $957,295 and technology-related payments of roughly $528,500, including a payment of $480,800 to CWG LLC for Lenovo devices and related equipment. The division also reported approximately $497,000 in payments for food service operations and significant payments for CSA (Children's Services Act) tuition to multiple providers. The board noted state revenue for May 2026 was about $9.4 million higher than May 2025, while total operating expenditures for May 2026 were roughly $5.6 million higher than May 2025, reflecting a 3.5% salary increase, higher health premiums, and added positions.

The board did not amend the record with additional detail about which line items in the amendment directly funded the Chromebook program or how the division will measure platform outcomes. The resolution passed with the tally announced as four in favor and one opposed. The board then moved on to other items on the agenda.

Next steps: the amendment will be reflected in the division's FY26/FY27 operating budget records; no further public hearings were scheduled during the meeting.