Miss Mirren reported Oct. 30 that the Joint Facility Review Committee—established by a board matter to find cost efficiencies and shared solutions—met with county supervisors earlier the same day and began reviewing county and school approaches to capital and maintenance funding.

The committee discussed the county’s bond cycles and an example of a sinking-fund approach in which the county contributes year-end funds toward maintenance. Miss Mirren said staff shared information on how libraries and parks are funded and that the school division is examining whether it should adopt a school-specific sinking fund, because current maintenance and emergency repairs are being paid from operating funds intended for instruction.

The joint committee also identified memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and shared-use arrangements (for example, school-aged child care and athletics) as topics that need review; members said those agreements affect operations, permitting and maintenance responsibilities during and after construction projects. Miss Mirren said the next meeting of the joint committee is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025, and that staff and county partners will continue work to clarify responsibilities and seek efficiencies.