Fluvanna County School Board Regular Meeting
The meeting reconvened into open session following a closed session where student discipline cases 2A through 2F were approved. Key discussions included the adoption of the agenda, recognition of School Board Member Appreciation Month (February) and School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, and recognition of gifts received from various schools. Reports highlighted work on positioning for Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact using Google Gemini for a pilot program, successful execution of two remote learning days, and creative scheduling to enable professional development time for staff. There was also a detailed discussion regarding overnight field trip approval policies and cost control. Furthermore, the report noted an article on chronic absenteeism and positive feedback regarding the recent CTE night. The board also reviewed the draft calendar for the next school year, developed with input from staff and family surveys, which maintains 175 instructional days. Transparency regarding monthly financial expenditures was also emphasized.