Maria Bolton

The board reviewed and processed the Clerk's Report, which includes a detailed list of expenditures across various funds, including the Operating, Cafeteria, Textbook, Vocational Building Project, School Construction, Capital Improvements, and Health Care funds. The report details specific vendor payments, payroll information, and bank reconciliations for the current period.

The document provides the Clerk's Report, detailing expenditures across various funds, including the school operating, cafeteria, textbook, vocational building, capital improvements, and health care funds. It includes a comprehensive check register listing payments made to multiple vendors for services and supplies such as technology consumables, educational supplies, and maintenance.

Discussions included a report on threat assessments, noting 99 total incidents from August through December and a general decrease compared to the previous school year. The presentation covered performance metrics for substitute filling rates, showing significant improvement to 99% after incorporating building base subs, and a comparison of monthly assignment fills and absences. Action items included the review and approval of the revised Fiscal Year 2026 salary scale format to enhance transparency regarding VRS credible supplements without altering funding or compensation amounts, and the approval to add a part-time substitute social worker position. Additionally, the Board moved to dissolve the Budget Committee, as budget discussions will now occur publicly as a single unit, and began the first reading of updated policies BCE (School Board Committees) and BCG (School Board Attorney), with specific feedback provided on clarifying the description of the Mountain Vista Governor School Policy Review Committee's role.

The board meeting focused on the review and approval of the Clerk's Report, which detailed financial expenditures across multiple categories. Key topics included the status of the School Operating Fund, Cafeteria Fund, School Textbook Fund, Vocational Building Project Fund, School Construction Fund, Capital Improvements Fund, and the Health Care Plan. The report provided specific data on payroll allocations, operational costs, and vendor disbursements, including payments for educational supplies, technology consumables, and repair and maintenance services.

The work session agenda was modified to include a presentation by the superintendent recognizing February 2026 as School Board Appreciation Month, referencing the theme "From Strong Roots Come Endless Possibilities," and also recognizing School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. Recognition was given to board members and clerks. Discussion during the meeting covered the School Resource Officer (SRO) year-to-date report, noting 116 incidents, which is slightly lower than the previous year, and highlighted ongoing issues with THC vapes due to recent legislative changes affecting juvenile charges. Updates were provided on upcoming events, including a Junior Deputy Camp and a PALS Open House. The action agenda involved the approval of an expenditure of $50,325 for Virtual Virginia online instruction services for the Spring 2026 semester. The board accepted the Math Innovation Grant from the Virginia Department of Education, totaling $179,3460, intended for middle school math focus, professional development, and instructional materials. Policy reviews and approvals included the third reading of SBMA policies and the third reading of policy BCE (School Board Committees). Additionally, the third reading of policy BCG (School Attorney), which incorporated attorney recommendations, was approved. The session concluded by opening a public hearing concerning the fiscal year 2027 superintendence budget.