New Collective Bargaining Service
In association with Haney Phinyowattanachip PLLC, VSBA is pleased to offer services related to the collective bargaining process. Services would be tailored to the specific circumstances of each school division and may include providing input on the required and recommended…
2021 Budget Workshop, May 6, 2021
Join us for the VSBA’s Budget Training workshop to learn more about the importance of The Board’s Role in Developing the School Budget. In this virtual workshop, based on member requests, board members will learn their role in the budget process and how it relates to the…
Botetourt supervisors approve $65.2 million schools budget
The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors, with no questions and no discussion, on Tuesday unanimously approved the county school division’s budget. The $65.2 million budget, which will cover the 2021-22 fiscal year, includes an average 5% raise for teachers, nine new jobs…
‘He gave us a community’
The springtime pilgrimage to Judge John Handley’s tomb in Mount Hebron Cemetery — a longstanding Winchester Public Schools’ tradition — returned Monday morning after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year. Coronavirus safety precautions…
‘Acceleration is not going away’: Virginia Department of Education discussing future of mathematics in schools
The Virginia state superintendent says families do not need to worry about accelerated math courses being eliminated within schools. Concerned families had been worried after hearing of the possibility of accelerated courses being eliminated prior to the 11th grade. “Absolutely…
Virginia teacher shortage getting worse, VDOE trying new recruitment effort
There’s a big teacher shortage across the country and the pandemic has only made it worse, according to the Virginia Department of Education. The latest data from VDOE showed that there were more than 1,000 openings across the Commonwealth. That number has only gone…
HCPS will hold traditional in-person graduations at Richmond Raceway for the Class of 2021
Henrico County Public Schools seniors will gather in person with their classmates at traditional graduation ceremonies to be held in June. Ceremonies for HCPS’ nine comprehensive high schools and two Advanced Career Education centers will be held June 14-17 at Richmond…
Seniors at Local Retirement Community Help Senior at Wakefield High School
Seniors at a pair of local retirement communities are helping seniors at Wakefield High School. A new pilot program launched last month pairing seniors at Wakefield High School with residents from Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads in an…
Spotsylvania School Board struggling to make required budget cuts
Spotsylvania County School Board members were unable on their first attempt to identify anything they want to cut from the division’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board met Monday for the first of three scheduled work sessions during which they must make nearly…
Loudoun County Public Schools announces graduation dates, details
High school graduation ceremonies in Loudoun County will be held between June 4 and 17 and take place mostly in person, according to Loudoun County Public Schools officials. Each ceremony will occur rain or shine in the school’s main outdoor stadium, except for the…
Fairfax County Public Schools may join COVID-19 testing pilot
A statewide pilot program to conduct COVID-19 screening and testing for students and staff may make its way to Fairfax County Public Schools. School officials said they have expressed interest to enhance their safety mitigation strategies. Virginia Department of Health is working…
New Kent School Board looks to fill fifth district vacancy following resignation
The New Kent School Board is looking to fill its fifth district seat following a board member’s recent resignation. The seat will be effectively vacated May 1 and the board is taking applications to fill the position. To apply, folks must be a qualified New Kent voter and live in…
TJ Student Starts Food Drive On a Whim, Brings in 180 lbs of Donations
Kyle Friedlander, a TJ Elementary School 4th grader, spontaneously decided to start a food drive for Food For Others. He distributed fliers to one street in his neighborhood and received nearly 180 lbs of food donations from nearly two-thirds of the homes he canvassed. He…
Prince George County Public Schools to host Support Services Expo
Prince George County Public Schools will be hosting its second annual Support Services Employment Expo (SSEE) SSEE is a job fair that connects job seekers with opportunities in the school district’s Support Services departments. Attendees will be able to learn more about…
First Annual VSBA Student Essay Contest, Deadline May 1
The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the winner will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 300 school board members and administrators at the 2021 Virtual VSBA Conference on Education held July 20…