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Performance Monitoring Committee - 6:00 p.m.

Finance & Operations Committee 4:30 p.m.

Audit Committee to Include a Closed Session 5:00 p.m.

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee of Loudoun County Public Schools meets Oct 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. The committee will consider approving proposed changes to Policy 5120, Alternative Education Programs, to post for community feedback, and will hear information updates on a Middle School Future Ready lesson using the RIASEC framework and on possible elementary Visual and Performing Arts and International Baccalaureate programming. It will also approve draft minutes from its September 15, 2026 meeting. Public comment is allowed with sign-up before the meeting.

• Review of Policy 5120, Alternative Education Programs, due for its five-year review; committee asked to approve posting proposed changes for community feedback
• Approval of draft minutes for the September 15, 2026 committee meeting
• Information item on the Middle School Future Ready Exploration Lesson and Academies of Loudoun admissions testing scheduled for November 12, 2026
• Information update on exploring an elementary Visual and Performing Arts program and possible expansion of IB Primary Years and Middle Years programmes
• Public comment period with sign-up required before the meeting; meeting audio recorded and posted in BoardDocs

Student Behavior and Accountability Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Student Behavior and Accountability Committee is meeting to review and discuss Policy 8650 on student acceptable/responsible technology use, which is due for its biennial review. The policy has been updated to modernize terminology, improve readability, and add information on content filtering and emerging technologies like Gen AI. The committee will also consider draft minutes from previous meetings. No final action on the policy is scheduled; it will be posted for public feedback and brought back for action in October.

• Review of Policy 8650, Student Acceptable/Responsible Technology Use, updated for terminology and Gen AI
• Draft minutes from June 22, 2026 and August 24, 2026 meetings
• Public comment period at start of meeting
• Policy to be posted for public feedback after meeting

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (CLOSED MEETING) 12:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board for Hearing Appeals is convening a closed meeting to discuss parent requests for students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones. The agenda includes motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting, with no public action expected.

• Closed meeting to discuss scholastic records and attendance zone appeals
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3712
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting and reconvene public meeting
• Motion to certify closed meeting per Virginia Freedom of Information Act
• Meeting at Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, personnel actions, and several vendor contracts for services like custodial supplies, tree care, playground equipment, and construction. The most expensive item is a $7 million renewal for job order contracting for general construction. The board will also consider religious exemptions from school attendance.

• Renew IFB #I26100 Wind and String Instrument Repair Services with Brenda’s Shoppe LLC and Day Violins LLC, estimated $260,000
• Award IFB #I27100 Custodial Supplies and Equipment, estimated $1.4M
• Renew RFP #R25274 Playground Equipment with All Recreation of Virginia, Inc., estimated $4,410,000
• Renew RFP #R26014 Job Order Contracting for General Construction, estimated $7 million
• Excuse students from attendance for religious reasons per Code of Virginia §22.1-254(B)(1)

Student Services Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will meet to approve draft minutes, hear a presentation, and consider revisions to two policies: Policy 8140 on student attendance and Policy 5170 on substance use education. Both revisions add required language due to State Code changes. The meeting includes public comment and is open to non-committee board members.

• Approval of August 20, 2026 draft minutes
• PowerPoint presentation by Assistant Superintendent Tedra L. Richardson
• Revised Policy 8140, Student Attendance Requirements and Procedures (redline and clean versions)
• Revised Policy 5170, Substance Use Education (redline and clean versions)
• Public comment period limited to 10 minutes total

School Board Retreat 9:00 a.m.

The Loudoun County School Board is holding a retreat to discuss the FY28 budget, including reviewing the division's financial outlook and identifying priorities. The board will also hold a work session on items like scheduling appeals committees, board inquiries, meals at meetings, proclamations, and public comment procedures. The retreat is intended to inform the board's October budget work session.

• FY28 budget discussion led by CFO Sharon Willoughby
• Discussion on scheduling select committees for appeals
• Review of weekly board inquiries report
• Discussion on meals at board meetings
• Discussion on proclamations for 2026-27

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider approving the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Resource Hub, a centralized referral system to coordinate resources for students and families, and forward it to the full School Board. The committee will also receive updates on Career and Technical Education (CTE) expansion and a proposal to make AVID a divisionwide program. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Action item: Approve FACE Resource Hub, with budget options of $1.08M (3 specialists) or $1.37M (5 specialists) in Year 1
• Information: CTE update on industry credentials, work-based learning, and expansion plans
• Information: AVID proposal to expand from Tuscarora High School to all LCPS students
• Approval of draft minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period with sign-up prior to meeting

Finance & Operations Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing consent agenda items including renewals and awards for instrument repair, custodial supplies, tree services, playground equipment, construction support, and job order contracting, totaling over $14 million. They will also discuss a revised cash-handling policy and a proposed easement for a sidewalk at Blue Ridge Middle School. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Renew IFB #I26100 wind/string instrument repair ($260,000) with Brenda's Shoppe LLC and Day Violins LLC
• Award IFB #I27100 custodial supplies/equipment ($1.4M) effective Nov 1, 2026
• Renew RFP #R25274 playground equipment ($4.41M) with All Recreation of Virginia, Inc.
• Renew RFP #R26014 job order contracting for general construction ($7M)
• Revised Policy 4125 on cash handling responsibility

Special School Board Meeting - Closed Session Only 5:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Loudoun County School Board, held solely for a closed session. The board will vote to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting, which is for the purpose of setting the superintendent's annual goals for the 2026-27 school year. No formal action is expected in the public portion.

• Closed session to set superintendent's 2026-27 annual goals
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Motion to certify closed meeting (Resolution #07-26/27)
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action

Student Behavior and Accountability Committee (CLOSED MEETING) 2:00 P.M.

The Student Behavior and Accountability Committee of the Loudoun County School Board is meeting in closed session to discuss or consider a recommendation for disciplining a student. The agenda includes motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting, as well as a motion required by the closed meeting. No formal action is expected in the closed session.

• Closed meeting to discuss student discipline recommendation
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2)
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting and reconvene public meeting
• Motion to certify closed meeting (Resolution #08-26/27)

Audit Committee to Include a Closed Session 5:00 p.m.

The Audit Committee will discuss a debrief of the FY2027 Annual Audit Plan to evaluate the planning process and risk assessment. The committee also intends to enter a closed session to discuss performance goal-setting for a specific public employee.

• FY2027 Annual Audit Plan Debrief
• Closed session regarding performance goal-setting of a specific public employee
• Review of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 4:00 p.m.

The LCSB and LCBS Joint Committee will review information regarding the use of publicly owned property for attainable housing. Staff will also present on the expansion of the Safe Passages to Schools Program.

• Information item: Use of Publicly Owned Property for Attainable Housing
• Information item: Expansion of the Safe Passages to Schools Program

Legislative & Policy Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee is reviewing updates to multiple school division policies, including legal status, board norms, and leave provisions. The committee will also receive a legislative update regarding the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.

• Review of Policy 1010 regarding School Division Legal Status
• Review of Policy 1035 regarding School Board Norms, Protocols and Violations
• Proposed updates to Policy 7712 (Sick Leave) and creation of Policy 7713 (Bereavement Leave)
• Presentation of the 2025-26 Ombuds Annual Report
• Legislative update on proposed priorities for the Virginia General Assembly session

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (CLOSED MEETING) 10:00 a.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals will hold a closed meeting to discuss a parent request regarding a student's scholastic record. The discussion concerns a waiver of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Transfer Rule (28A-7-1).

• Discussion of parent request for a VHSL Transfer Rule waiver

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.

The School Board is considering several consent agenda items including a $16.3 million dental insurance contract and various service renewals. The meeting also addresses property easements for school renovations and road widening projects.

• Award of $16,326,368 dental insurance contract to Delta Dental
• Renewal of $355,000 printing, graphic design, and mailing services contract
• Authorization of easements for Waterford ES Renovation and Addition
• Approval of easements for Evergreen Mills Rd widening at Heritage HS, Simpson MS, and Evergreen ES
• Affirmation of Adnan Mamoon as School Board Representative to the Fiscal Impact Committee

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 4:30 p.m.

Finance & Operations Committee 4:30 p.m.

Performance Monitoring Committee - 6:00 p.m.

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (CLOSED MEETING) 4:00 p.m.

Student Behavior and Accountability Committee to Include a Closed Session 4:00 p.m.

Student Services Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will consider revised Policy 8155, Out-of-Zone School Transfers, as an action item and may send it to the full School Board as an information item. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of draft minutes, and a staff presentation. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Action item: Revised Policy 8155, Out-of-Zone School Transfers
• Draft minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting for approval
• Public comment period limited to 10 minutes total
• PowerPoint presentation by Assistant Superintendent Tedra L. Richardson

Legislative & Policy Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will review proposed changes to four school board policies: Policy 1010 (School Division Legal Status), Policy 1035 (School Board Norms, Protocols, and Violations), Policy 7712 (Sick Leave), and Policy 7713 (Bereavement Leave). The committee may approve the first two for community feedback, while the leave policies will be brought back to the next meeting with any feedback. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of draft minutes, and standard procedural items.

• Policy 1010 (School Division Legal Status) five-year review, changes align with VSBA model policy
• Policy 1035 (School Board Norms, Protocols, and Violations) five-year review, adds references to professional development and clarifies scheduled visits
• Policy 7712 (Sick Leave) revisions increase sick leave for personal use and remove bereavement language
• Policy 7713 (Bereavement Leave) new standalone policy for confidential employees
• Draft minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting to be approved

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board will meet on August 11, 2026, to consider consent agenda items, including adopting revised Policy 8160 on exceptions to school assignment due to attendance zone changes, which sets a 60-day appeal period. The board will also approve minutes, personnel actions, an easement adjustment at Lucketts Elementary, and proclamations for Attendance and Suicide Prevention Awareness Months.

• Adopt revised Policy 8160, Exceptions to School Assignment Due to Attendance Zone Change, setting a 60-day appeal period
• Approve adjustment to sanitary sewer and treatment facility easement to Loudoun Water at Lucketts Elementary School property
• Approve personnel actions and appointment lists
• Adopt proclamations for September 2026 as Attendance Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Approve minutes from June 23 and July 13, 2026 meetings

The Loudoun County School Board approved its August 11, 2026 consent agenda, adopting prior meeting minutes, personnel actions, a Lucketts Elementary School sewer easement adjustment, revised Policy 8160, two September 2026 proclamations, and advisory committee memberships. The board also voted to publicly censure member Deana Griffiths for violating closed-meeting confidentiality policies, and approved a limited waiver of closed-session confidentiality and attorney-client privilege for board member behavior discussions on five dates. The board convened and certified a closed meeting, and no new business was introduced.

• Approved August 11, 2026 consent agenda (7-0, Griffiths abstained, Donohue not present)
• Adopted minutes of June 23, 2026 and July 13, 2026 meetings via consent agenda
• Approved personnel actions via consent agenda
• Approved Lucketts ES sewer easement adjustment to Loudoun Water via consent agenda
• Adopted revised Policy 8160 on attendance zone change exceptions via consent agenda
• Adopted Attendance Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamations via consent agenda
• Approved advisory committee memberships via consent agenda
• Approved limited waiver of closed-session confidentiality and attorney-client privilege for board member behavior discussions on five dates (7-1-1)

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will review a proposal for a centralized FACE Resource Hub to coordinate basic needs resources for students. The committee will also receive an update on elementary special programs and admissions timelines.

• Proposed FACE Resource Hub with an anticipated Year 1 budget impact of $1.1 million
• Update on elementary school special programs and admissions windows
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting

Audit Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Audit Committee will discuss the Office of the Auditor General's recommended audit topics and rationale for the FY2027 audit universe. The committee is tasked with approving the draft FY27 Audit Plan to establish priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of OAG Draft FY27 Audit Plan (universe)
• Review of FY2027 audit topics and risk assessment
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will hold a procedural meeting in Ashburn, Virginia. Members will approve draft minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting and hear an informational update from the Science Office. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes for June 4, 2026 Curriculum & Instruction meeting
• Science Office update on academic programming and new positions (no action required)

Performance Monitoring Committee - 6:00 p.m.

The Performance Monitoring Committee will receive updates on the development of public-facing data dashboards. Members will also discuss the relationship between student behavior and school climate data.

• Progress update on the Data Dashboards Project for public and stakeholder use
• Analysis of student behavior and school climate data, including violation trends from 2022-2025

Finance & Operations Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing several contracts and property easements. The body is discussing a dental insurance award and printing services renewal, as well as land easements for school facilities and road widening.

• Proposed $16,326,368 dental insurance contract award to Delta Dental
• Proposed $355,000 renewal for printing, graphic design, and mailing services
• Adjustment to sanitary sewer easement at Lucketts Elementary School
• Proposed easements for Evergreen Mills Rd widening at Heritage HS, Simpson MS, and Evergreen ES
• Blanket authorization for the School Board Chair to sign easements for Waterford ES renovation

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (Closed Meeting) 2:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals will meet in a closed session. The committee will discuss parent requests for students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones.

• Discussion of scholastic records regarding requests to attend schools outside assigned attendance zones

Special School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

The School Board is meeting to consider authorizing the use of its property for Route 4, Route 3B, or similar routes. This discussion aims to avoid the construction of Route 3A following a resolution from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.

• Consideration of using School Board property for Route 4 or Route 3B to avoid Route 3A
• Discussion regarding the Golden to Mars transmission line project

The Loudoun County School Board held a special meeting to respond to the Board of Supervisors' request regarding the Golden to Mars transmission line. The board adopted Policy 6355 on electric transmission lines on LCPS property, rejected a substitute motion to send it to committee, and authorized counsel to file a reconsideration/appeal petition with the SCC and to negotiate with Dominion Energy. The board also approved remote participation for Chair Chandler.

• Approved remote participation for Chair April Chandler (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 6355 on electric transmission lines on LCPS property (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Rejected substitute motion to send Policy 6355 to Finance & Operations Committee (3-6)
• Authorized counsel to file reconsideration/appeal petition in PUR-2025-00056 and negotiate with Dominion (9-0)