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Friday, June 14, 2024

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Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Also in attendance will be the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto. The first 10 workshop topics have been released! Click the button below for more information, how to register, and the first 10 topics. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Click here for more information and on how to register!

Petersburg names new interim superintendent of schools: 'The right leader at the right time'

Petersburg Schools named Yolonda Brown as the school system's new interim superintendent one day after the previous interim superintendent resigned after two months on the job.

Athletic complex designs to debut Monday evening

Architects Grimm + Parker will present a design for the new athletic complex at Monday evening's school board meeting.

School Board committee continues work on collective bargaining rules

A Loudoun County School Board committee is continuing its work drafting rules for collective bargaining and the election to determine which union will represent teachers in those negotiations.

School Board Approves VDOE Grants, to Hold Close Out Meeting - Virginia Star

The Scott County School Board met last Tuesday for their regularly scheduled meeting where they approved the application for Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Title grants for an estimated $3 million while awaiting the county's final approval of its FY25 budget.

Stafford County School Board approves cell phone ban

The Stafford County School Board on Tuesday approved an updated student code of conduct that bans student cell phones during instructional hours.

Henrico County Public Schools' summer food program to provide meals to children at 24 sites

Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program and will provide meals to students at 24 sites during the summer.

Fairfax educators overwhelmingly vote for, secure union representation

With an overwhelming vote of nearly 97% of instructional staff and more than 80% of operational staff voting yes, Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) will now represent the interests of nearly 27,000 public school employees.

Amherst schools pushing new cellphone policy

A new cellphone regulation will go into effect for all Amherst County's public schools for the 2024-25 school year in which students will not be allowed to have devices with them during instructional hours.

Free summer meal programs set to begin in Southwest Virginia

The meals are at no cost to children and are provided on a first-come-first-served basis.

Money talks: Waynesboro School Board discusses 2025 budget, COVID-19 reimbursements

Waynesboro Schools received information after its regular May school board meeting on funding from the Commonwealth for 2024-2025, but the final amount remains uncertain for 2023-2024.

Don't miss our next VSBA Event

Tuesday, July 23 - 2024 VSBA Conference on Education

Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Brace yourselves for an inspiring presentation that will set the tone for an enriching conference experience. Also in attendance will be 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto.

Attendees will also have a chance to visit with a few of VSBA's Business Affiliates during the Affiliate Tradeshow. The presentation of the 2024 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards, 2024 Food for Thought Awards, and the 2024 Student Essay Contest Award will be named while lunch concludes.

But there is so much more! Attendees will be able to travel from table to table for different mini workshops showcasing the best practices that have propelled Virginia's school divisions to success.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Date: July 23, 2024

Location: Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event.

Click here for more information.

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