VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Virginia Daily Education News is a daily update (Monday through Friday) of education news throughout Virginia. Links are created to various media outlets throughout the state. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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Winchester School Board completes transition to elected body

WINCHESTER - Starting Jan. 1, for the first time ever, every member of the Winchester School Board will be an elected official. The transition from an appointed body to an elected one began in 2020 and has been implemented over the course of three elections, the most recent of which occurred on Tuesday.

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These Southwest Virginia school districts are getting extra funds for security improvements

RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) - Several school districts in Southwest Virginia will be getting extra funds to improve school security. The Virginia Department of Education has awarded a total of $12 million in school security equipment grants to 90 school districts across the state. The grants will help pay for communication systems, mass notification systems, security [...]

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Fredericksburg School Board approves staff bonuses, hears update on comprehensive agreement

The Fredericksburg School Board on Monday approved using state pandemic relief funds and unrestricted operating funds to provide bonuses to all staff.

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School Board approves bonuses for Botetourt County Public Schools employees

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Bonuses are coming to all Botetourt County Public Schools employees. The School Board unanimously approved the action at its meeting Thursday night. All full-time employees will receive a $1,000 bonus and all part-time employees will receive a $500 bonus. The money to make this possible will be coming from the state.

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Richmond School Board officials express concerns in meeting with VDOE: 'The board is not a unified board'

RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) continued to ask questions about how the Richmond School Board is functioning at a meeting on Wednesday.

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After-school program On the Road Collaborative helps students get on the path to finding a career

Kate Collins Middle School students were whisking together professional and academic development in the classroom's kitchen on Nov. 2. It was all a part of the new extension of the after-school program, On the Road Collaborative, a Harrisonburg-based educational program that helps enrich middle and high school students on different career avenues.

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Danville School Board member stepping down Nov. 23

Brandon Atkins, who did not seek reelection for the Danville School Board, announced his resignation Thursday night effective Nov. 23. During comments at the school board meeting, he said while his term was scheduled to end on Dec. 31, "for personal reasons" he will need to exit on Nov. 23.

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Officials respond to social media-based concerns associated with mental health incident

The Nelson County Sheriff's Office says faulty information led to concerns about a possible threat to students at Nelson County High School.

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Stafford School Board awards new custodial contract

The Stafford County School Board on Tuesday selected a new custodial services provider to replace ABM Industries, which will end its contract with the school division effective Dec. 20.

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Arlington school workers could receive one-time bonus later this month - WTOP News

Teachers and other school workers in Arlington, Virginia, would receive a one-time bonus under a plan that will be presented to the school board Thursday night.

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Don't miss these upcoming VSBA Events

2022 VSBA Annual Convention, November 16-18 2022

VSBA’s Annual Convention is the celebratory end-of-year gathering that you do not want to miss out on! This event is the largest and most anticipated meeting of the year, which brings together over one thousand school board members, superintendents, and school division staff from across the state of Virginia.

Insights for Budget Basics & Finance 101: Part 1 Webinar: December 7, 2022Part 2 Webinar: December 8, 2022

This webinar series focuses on Virginia public school budgeting. Webinar 1 discusses the roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. While webinar #2 explains expenditures, including enrollment, staffing, salaries, and employee benefits. 

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