February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training & Compliance
With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…
March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic
Join us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…
‘We’re not doing anything’: Virginia General Assembly puts off fixing crumbling schools
After another year of state legislators talking about how important it is to help localities repair and replace crumbling public schools, they aren’t headed toward putting money toward the problem. For the past few years, school leaders have been appealing to the General…
Virginia set to pass historic bill giving students time off to protest — because teen Republicans and Democrats teamed up to demand it
When Virginia’s largest school district began allowing students time off to protest in 2019, the backlash was swift and partisan: Conservative critics denounced Fairfax County Public Schools for coddling its too liberal, too sensitive youths and predicted kids would abuse the policy to…
Judge declines to halt elite school’s admissions changes
A judge on Tuesday refused to issue an injunction to stop an elite northern Virginia high school from changing its admissions policies. Fairfax County Public Schools is overhauling the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, which…
IW schools agree to boost transparency
Isle of Wight’s School Board has agreed to a legal consent order that ends two civil lawsuits alleging violations of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The lawsuits, filed in late 2020 by Virginia Beach-based attorney Kevin Martingayle with the firm Bischoff Martingayle on behalf…
VA Department of Education Releases New Proposals Changing How School Systems / Personnel Handle Gender Issues
Did you know that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released proposals changing how school systems and personnel handle issues of gender? The far-reaching proposals affect language, school records, parental involvement, dress codes, bathrooms…
Full day, in-person learning option being recommended in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Public Schools administration is recommending the district move to a level of instruction that would allow students to return to full day, in-person classes. The recommendation was presented to the county School Board during a virtual meeting Tuesday…
Virginia teacher uses bowties to share history and teach life lessons
Bowtie Tuesday is not only in Hampton Roads. It’s now in Richmond. And it’s more than a fashion statement. A Newport News man, now teaching in Richmond, uses bowties to share history and teach life lessons. WAVY News 10’s Don Roberts (our bowtie man) introduces us…
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools participating in Fall varsity sports
High school athletes in Williamsburg-James City County are getting back to their normal routines as the schools prepare for their return. Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools announced on Tuesday that it is allowing high school students to participate in varsity…
Public input on school budget mostly supportive
Hanover County School Board members held their second public hearing regarding the proposed FY2022 budget. Since the first public hearing took place before Dr. Michael Gill announced details of the proposed spending plan last week, this week’s hearing provided an…
Bristol Virginia School Board briefed on potential elementary school alternative sites
Bristol, Virginia school officials resumed discussions Monday about a new elementary school, including data about some potential new sites. Feb. 3 marks one year since the School Board voted to postpone its plans to build a new school adjacent to Van Pelt Elementary. That vote…
Virginia Beach City Public Schools superintendent’s proposed 2021-22 budget includes a 5% raise for teachers
Virginia Beach City Public Schools superintendent announced the proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. Teachers On Tuesday evening, VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence presented his proposed $828.8 million 2021-22 budget to the School Board of the City of…
Va. lawmaker pushing for school staff-wide vaccinations before opening received $27K from teachers unions
Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., is advocating for school staff-wide COVID-19 vaccinations before schools reopen, in line with Virginia teachers’ unions who argue that a safe return to in-person learning is not yet feasible. Spanberger received more than $27,000 in contributions…
Loudoun School Board Approves Return to Classrooms
The School Board on Tuesday night approved a plan to relaunch hybrid in-person learning, bringing back elementary school students by Feb. 16 and expanding the program to middle and high school students by March 3. The action came after state and federal authorities in recent…
Board approves younger students’ return to school as early as March
Preschoolers through 2nd grade students — as well as 6th graders — could be back in classrooms as soon as March 22, as the Harrisonburg School Board voted unanimously in Tuesday’s meeting to approve a revised reopening plan. Superintendent Michael Richards…
VSBA School Board U
School Board U is an area of the VSBA website filled with learning opportunities for school board members to explore important topics related to your service on the school board. Complete certain courses and earn a certificate for your hard work. For more information visit the member section of the VSBA website. School board members and division staff, please check your email to find the log in and password information or contact VSBA.