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VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 58

VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Listen to Episode 58 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Lori Grant, Associate Executive Director for the Illinois Association of School Boards and the presenter for the 2024 VSBA March Hot Topic Conference. Gina and Lori discuss the importance of attending this year's conference and what tools attendees will gain from the Trust Edge Experience.

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Catlett to retire as Clarke County Public Schools superintendent

BERRYVILLE - Rick Catlett will retire as superintendent of the Clarke County Public Schools effective July 1, a year after he assumed the job.

Region 5 Superintendent of the Year

Earlier this week, LCPS Superintendent Douglas “Doug” Straley ll was recognized by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) for the Region Five Superintendent of the Year.

School board member bragged of drinking Fireball and Coors Light in Capitol on Jan. 6, FBI says

Miles Adkins, a member of the Frederick County School Board in Virginia, was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack after he was identified by online sleuths.

Fairfax Co. considering how to implement later middle school start times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring ways it can have middle schools start later without significant changes to other schedules or its budget.

Job cuts 'across the board' could be coming to Albemarle County schools

The school division is facing a $13.3 million funding gap.

Bills for local sales tax surcharge for new schools head to governor

Bills that would give every locality in the state the option to levy a 1% surcharge on sales taxes to fund school construction, if voters approve, are on their way

York County residents express concerns over new school board leadership

Parents and teachers are frustrated that politics and power struggles are taking attention away from real school problems like transportation woes and a potential exodus of teachers.

Bedford is one of the state's fastest-growing counties. It's also seeing enrollment decline so much it might have to close a school.

Bedford County is looking at closing Stewartsville Elementary. Here are the demographics behind that.

Virginia Beach School Board passes amendment to ban 'sexually explicit content' in elementary school libraries

Before the vote, public comment lasted well over two hours, as supporters and proponents of the policy voiced their opinions.

Arlington superintendent set to release budget proposal

Announcement to come days after county manager says how much money he wants sent to school system

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Join VSBA for an Extraordinary Saturday Hot Topic Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge! We’ve listened to the needs of our valued membership and are thrilled to invite you to wake up with VSBA on a Saturday for an unforgettable day of growth and connection. This conference introduces you to “The Trust Edge Experience,” a trusted methodology employed by name-brand companies worldwide. Discover how it empowers organizations to cultivate high-performing teams while establishing a common language that enhances connection, clarifies objectives, and boosts productivity.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Location: Williamsburg Lodge

Start Time: 9am EST

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at [email protected]

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VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 58

﻿VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference