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Monday, February 5, 2024

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.

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Roanoke County looks to solar to cut school energy costs

Across Virginia, schools are looking to solar to cut costs and provide workforce training for students. Roanoke County plans a pilot project at its Cave Spring High School.

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Senate Democrats kill 3 Republican bills dealing with transgender students

Two measures would have required student-athletes to participate in sports based on their birth gender. Another would have required schools to notify parents if a child identifies as a gender other than his or her biological sex.

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Va. lawmakers consider sweeping changes to special education

Virginia has faced sharp criticism from parents and the federal government over its compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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Education coalition urges lawmakers to increase 'remarkably uncompetitive' teacher wages

An education coalition and lawmakers on Friday hosted a press conference to highlight legislative priorities, including teacher compensation. Several bills to improve teacher pay are working through the General Assembly.

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Franklin County may close three schools due to funding cuts, low enrollment

Franklin County Public Schools are looking at closing up to three Elementary Schools in their district.

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Senate committee advances Pillion's bill to require Narcan in public schools

Bills to make the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke a state agency advanced. So did an acupuncture bill from Del. Eric Zehr.

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Bills offer retirement credit for teachers working as bus drivers

A pair of bills in the Virginia General Assembly provide an incentive to attract teachers to double duty in their school systems.

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GOP delegate seeks to allow any school employee to carry a firearm

Public school boards could allow any school employee to have a gun on their campuses after required training under a bill proposed by Prince William Republican Del. Eric Zehr.

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Suffolk Public Schools hosts gun violence panel

Taking back the community took center stage in Suffolk Thursday night as gun violence continues to impact our neighborhoods. Suffolk Public Schools joined forces with local first responders to encourage ways to keep our communities safe.

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Increased teacher compensation is a priority among school board members

Increased teacher compensation was among the top priorities discussed during last week's school board budget worksession.

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The VSBA Government Relations team is updating the VSBA Legislative Update Blog. You can click below to view the blog and stay up-to-date throughout the session.

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Join us on March 5, 2024, for the VSBA 2024 Spring Superintendent Evaluation Workshop. This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

February 27, 2024 - Title IX Workshop

During the initial part of the workshop, participants will delve into the fundamentals of Title IX, adopt best practices related to Title IX policies, and explore recent case law pertaining to sexual harassment of students, gender discrimination, and employee training requirements. Attendees will leave armed with tools to identify, prevent, and investigate claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.


In the latter half of the workshop, Sands Anderson will deliver the mandated training for Investigators and Decision-Makers, offering board members insight into these crucial roles. The federal Title IX Regulations, effective since August 2020, necessitate basic training for school division employees. Moreover, “Level II” training is mandated for professionals assuming the roles of Investigators and Decision-Makers as per the Regulations. This segment of the workshop will not only cover the foundational training but will also concentrate on specific areas required for this subset of professionals. Topics include proper investigation techniques, maintaining impartiality, relevance considerations, the integration of technology in hearings (if conducted), and understanding the scope of divisions’ educational programs. This second half is tailored to fulfill the Level II training requirements.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

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 mikaela@vsba.org


March 5, 2024 - 2024 Spring Superintendent Evaluation Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

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 mikaela@vsba.org


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

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.


Location: Williamsburg Lodge

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 mikaela@vsba.org

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