Lauren-Anne Sledzinski

This comprehensive plan outlines a unified, long-range strategy for Nottoway County Public Schools, focusing on improving classroom instruction and student achievement through data analysis. Key objectives include enhancing student outcomes, particularly for at-risk students, assessing objective achievement, managing enrollment changes, evaluating regional programs and services, integrating educational technology, and fostering strong community and parent involvement. The plan is developed with staff and community participation, is subject to biennial review, and includes a public reporting mechanism.

The meeting included a welcome and introductions of the members. The officers were named as follows: Kayla Cooper, Chair; Chelsea Hines-Vice Chair of Membership; Joi Terry-Vice Chair of Planning; Devika Price-Secretary. A communication PowerPoint presentation on Parent and Teacher Communication was presented by Amanda Atkinson. M. Duncan presented information regarding a self-paced training offered by PEATC on the SEAC regulations, building the committee, the effectiveness of the committee, etc. The next meeting topic will be regarding funding.

The meeting included a review of the Special Education Advisory Committee By-Laws and a discussion on the roles of officers, with plans to vote on officer positions at the next meeting. Topics for discussion included improving communication between schools and parents, exploring funding for paraprofessional training, and raising awareness of special education within the school district. There was also a challenge to promote understanding of abilities/disabilities within schools and to consider additional meeting times to accommodate more families.

The Nottoway County School Board meeting included recognition of school highlights from the Amelia-Nottoway Technical Center, winter sports awards, VSBA Regional Art Participation, and SVRTC Award Recipients. Public comment addressed the BES study and the Superintendent search. The board discussed and approved the 2025-2026 Local Special Education Annual Plan, a calendar adjustment request, SRO updates, a Burkeville Feasibility Update, a Budget Update, an update on 21st Century Grants, ANTC Report, GSSV Report, SEAC Report, and Superintendent's Report. Matters of school board interest included notifications of superintendent interviews, joint board meetings, and school board work sessions. The board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, appointments, and resignations, followed by action on the Superintendent's personnel agenda.

The work session included a report on the Burkeville Elementary School Feasibility Study, presented by Architect Christopher Humes. The agenda also included a discussion on conference approval, to be added to the June School Board meeting agenda. It was decided that the June work session would be canceled, with work sessions potentially resuming in July.