Paul Caley

This document serves as an index and archive of approved school board meeting minutes for Lunenburg County Public Schools. It lists numerous sessions including monthly school board meetings, budget hearings, and work sessions conducted over a multi-year period, providing links to the specific documentation for each scheduled gathering.

The regular meeting included opening the session, followed by a closed session to discuss division employee performance and the protection of private personal matters. Upon reconvening to general session, the board certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. Key topics covered during the open session included the approval of a consent agenda, a personnel report detailing certified and classified staff changes, and the Superintendent's Report which highlighted instructional achievements such as STAR testing, CTE student success in the Stock Market Game, successful exit from the Title III federal improvement plan, facility updates, and upcoming vision screenings. Presentations were made for the LCPS Eagle Awards and Strategic Plan Goals. Action items included approving the superintendent designee for 2026, accepting the 2026 discipline review schedule, and approving a radio disposal process. Information items covered discipline updates and a note regarding a board member's final meeting.

This document provides an overview of Central High School's performance, highlighting both strengths and challenges. The plan identifies strong achievement in key subject areas and high graduation success as strengths. Challenges include chronic absenteeism and limited access to work-based learning opportunities. The strategic goals are to reduce chronic absenteeism through daily monitoring and parent outreach, and to expand work-based learning opportunities by fostering partnerships with local businesses.

The meeting began with a closed session to discuss the performance of a division employee and matters pertaining to personal privacy, which was certified as conforming to Virginia law upon reconvening. Key discussion topics included the Personnel Report, noting several certified and classified hires and necessary adjustments due to a resignation. The Superintendent's Report provided updates on State SOL score reviews, post-secondary readiness emphasis, and highlighted successful professional development, elementary achievements, CTE certifications (OSHA 10, stock market rankings), and outstanding athletic seasons (CHS Cheer, JV Football Champions, undefeated Varsity Football). Community engagement activities like Trunk-or-Treat events were noted, along with updates on technology testing, finance deadlines, and facilities progress (95 active work orders). Action items approved during New Business included adding a July 2026 School Board Meeting date, approving the 2026-2028 Instructional Calendars, approving a budget work session calendar, approving several Supplemental Appropriations (Mental Health Grant, School Security Equipment Grant, Title I School Improvement Grant), approving the LCPS Health Advisory Board, and adopting Heinemann: Math Expressions as the core mathematics curriculum for KES and VES.

The meeting included a closed session for discussing the performance of a division employee and protecting individual privacy matters. Following the closed session, the Board approved the consent agenda. Key topics included the Personnel Report detailing certified and classified personnel actions (hires, transfers, and separations). The Superintendent's Report addressed staff support regarding VDOE changes, specifically cut score increases, and highlighted academic and program achievements such as high performance in the Stock Market Game, successful CTE catering, and the selection for NAEP testing. Operational items covered a successful crisis management tabletop exercise, the ordering of new AEDs, and installation of Bleeding Control Kits. Facilities reported on completed work orders and the signing of an MOU for the WIIN Grant. Recognition was given through the LCPS Eagle Awards and VSBA Academy Credits Awards. A VDOE update reviewed overall and school-specific test pass rates. New business involved planning for 'Bring Your Legislator to School Day'. Action was taken regarding SEAC and GEAC appointments for 2025-2026.