Melinda D. Snead-Johnson

This document outlines the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted for the 2026-2027 academic year. The plan reflects continuous updates and revisions by the gifted advisory committee, incorporating recommendations from a 2024-2025 state audit. It is presented for final approval by the school board, following review and peer assessment by the state educational department.

The board held a work session to deliberate on the 2026-2027 Superintendent's budget. Key discussion topics included historic local funding, the overall state budget context, additional revenue from localities, capital projects, and the Presence Learning initiative.

The meeting agenda includes community champion awards, instructional spotlights on the speech and debate team, and an initiative for student career empowerment. Financial matters cover a review of bills, approval of the 2026-2027 school division operating budget, and the school activity fund audit. Instructional and administrative reports include the implementation of a new preschool nutrition curriculum, an update on history and social studies sequences, student data comparisons, and the Jobs for Virginia's Graduates program. Additionally, the Board will consider approvals for state technology funding, federal grant applications, the local plan for the education of the gifted, and student travel requests. A closed session is scheduled to address personnel, student discipline, legal matters, and school safety.

This document outlines the Career & Technical Education Local Plan for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, detailing the use of Perkins Grant funding to support CTE programs from grades 6-12. The plan integrates findings from the Annual Performance Report and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment. Key focus areas include Agricultural Education, Technology Education, Business Education, Career Connections, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing Education, and Trade and Industrial Education, all aligned with strategic goals of High Student Engagement, Future Ready for the Community, and Communications Focused.

The board meeting included a budget update based on the Governor's proposal, a review of budget history since consolidation, and an analysis of projected student enrollment and cost index impacts on the budget. A public hearing for the 2026-2027 operating budget was opened and closed. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, and subsequently approved the personnel agenda.