Aug 13, 2026Board meeting
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes
The Board of Visitors meeting covered several operational and strategic initiatives. Key discussions included the presentation of the newly formed Parent Teacher Organization, the approval of the Annual Executive Summary, and updates on enrollment growth, strategic planning, and potential revisions to the admissions policy. Reports were provided regarding academics, transition programming, federal Title grant funding, and financial/human resources updates, including the approval of the FY27 budget and an increase in teacher salary scales. Additionally, the board adopted two policy updates, reviewed IT security and accessibility improvements, and discussed public comments concerning meeting protocols, followed by a closed session.