Roanoke County School Board public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will consider a mid-year budget amendment of $1,845,871 to fund salary adjustments for support staff, including nutrition associates, instructional assistants, and bus aides, effective January 2022. The board will also hold a public hearing on the draft strategic plan and take action on consent agenda items such as personnel changes and financial reports.
- Mid-year revenue increase and salary adjustments totaling $1,845,871
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Employee Extended Work Plan 2022-23 for retiring staff
- Additional high school coaching positions
- Strategic plan adoption process and public hearing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Board held a work session to review the 2022-23 Employee Extended Work Plan and potential mid-year salary adjustments for various positions. Staff also provided updates on COVID-19 funding, high school coaching positions, and stadium turf costs.
- Review of 2022-23 Employee Extended Work Plan including a $2,500 health insurance contribution
- Discussion of mid-year salary adjustments for Nutrition Associates and Instructional Assistants
- Budget estimate review for Northside High School Stadium Turf
- Information regarding additional high school coaching positions
- Update on COVID-19 funding summary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Board is reviewing the audited June 30, 2021, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and requesting approval to apply for several ARPA grant opportunities. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and a proposal to increase pay for tutors.
- Public hearing for the Roanoke County Public Schools 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
- Proposal to increase remediation/tutors and PALES pay rate from $20 to $25 per hour
- Request to apply for ARPA grants, including HVAC replacement and summer programs
- Acceptance of the June 30, 2021, audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Approval of June 30, 2021, year-end carryover appropriation request
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will consider amending ESSER II and III grants to fund a $1,200 premium payment for all active contracted employees (except the Superintendent), using $701,103.67 from ESSER II, $1,531,185.75 from ESSER III, and payroll lapse funds. The board will also receive updates on scoreboard and bleacher conditions, field renovations, salary adjustments, and COVID-19 funding opportunities.
- Action item: Amend ESSER II and III grants to fund $1,200 premium pay for employees, paid Nov 15, 2021
- Request for $39,663.50 from Minor Capital Reserves to replace Bogle Field scoreboard, with Roanoke County covering half
- Scoreboard condition assessment: Bogle Field scoreboards at Cave Spring and Hidden Valley need immediate replacement; several other schools need replacements
- COVID-19 funding update: $2,674,479 ARPA HVAC grant (100% local match), ESSER III competitive grants for summer and before/after school programs, and $32,927.55 ARP-HCY funds
- Proposed 2022-2023 course registration guide includes new Navy NDCC 1 course
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, financial reports, and policy updates. They will also discuss the draft strategic plan, the 2022-2023 budget calendar, and COVID-19 updates. The meeting includes a public hearing for citizens and a report from the Student Advisory Council.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Review of updates to Policy 4.26 for year-end carryover balances, aligning with county policy
- 2022-2023 budget calendar proposal
- Financial reports for September 30, 2021, including capital reserves and check registers
- Update on strategic plan adoption process, with public hearing scheduled for November 11
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with personnel changes, minutes approval, and acceptance of state funding for albuterol and valved holding chambers. The board will also receive informational updates on school ventilation, a policy change for year-end carryover balances, the 2022-2023 budget calendar, and COVID-19. A recognition for the Jobs for Virginia Graduates 5-for-5 Award is scheduled.
- Accept $1,670.96 state funding for albuterol and valved holding chambers
- Approve personnel changes, including supplement
- Approve minutes from September 23, 2021
- Review updates to Policy 4.26 for year-end carryover balances
- Receive 2022-2023 budget calendar proposal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss and act on several items, including a proposed temporary increase in substitute pay for teachers and instructional assistants, a proposed calendar change for October to December, and updates on COVID-19 learning gaps and grant funds for staff premium pay. The board will also review preliminary year-end financial results and policy updates for year-end carryover balances.
- Proposed temporary increase in substitute pay for teachers and IAs (action item, budgeted)
- Proposed 2021-2022 school calendar change for October to December (information item)
- Preliminary June 30, 2021 year-end results presented; audit to be finalized Nov 11, 2021
- Review of Policy 4.26 updates for year-end carryover balances, including $2 million emergency contingency
- Update on identifying ARPA grant funds for potential staff premium pay
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, public hearing, and consent agenda items. The board will consider accepting $1,670.96 in one-time state funding to purchase albuterol and valved holding chambers for schools. Other items include approving personnel changes, minutes, and financial reports.
- Accept $1,670.96 state funding for albuterol and valved holding chambers
- Approve personnel changes including supplements
- Approve minutes from August 10 and September 9, 2021 meetings
- Review financial reports for August 31, 2021
- Approve warehouse surplus items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes $109,000 for high school game field repairs, $70,000 for a domestic water connection at Northside Middle School, and a memorandum of understanding with the Roanoke County Police and Sheriff for school resource officers. The board will also hear a COVID-19 update and reports from the superintendent and student advisory council.
- Approve $109,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for field repairs at Cave Spring, Hidden Valley, Glenvar, Northside, and William Byrd high schools
- Approve $70,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for Northside Middle School domestic water connection to Western Virginia Water Authority
- Approve MOU with Roanoke County Police and Sheriff for School Resource Officer program, adding one deputy at William Byrd High
- Accept NEA Foundation grant of $2,000 for suicide prevention training and VDOE STEM grant of $5,000 for First Lego League
- Approve long-term facility use request from Journey Church at Northside High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board held a work session to review various information items including school performance and pandemic impacts. Discussions included a $70,000 funding request for Northside Middle School water infrastructure and updates on federal COVID-19 grant usage.
- $70,000 funding request for Northside Middle School domestic water connection engineering
- Discussion of $11,465,194.98 in identified programmatic needs for COVID-19 grants
- Review of 2020-2021 SOL results and state-wide comparisons
- Proposals for high school game field renovations
- Discussion regarding instructional assistant pay and coaching positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is reviewing a request to accept additional federal COVID-19 grants totaling over $11.4 million. The board is also considering a budget transfer of $5.5 million from the Minor Capital Fund to the Grant Fund.
- Request to increase Grant Fund Budget Ordinance by $11,465,194.98 via federal COVID-19 grants
- $5,550,000 budget transfer from Minor Capital Fund to Grant Fund
- $65,000 allocation for Central Office generator replacement
- Approval of $2,000 NEA Foundation grant for suicide prevention training
- Approval of $5,000 VDOE STEM Competition Team Grant for Herman L. Horn Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is reviewing a request to participate in the Fall 2021 VPSA Bond Program totaling $30,749,953. The board is also considering budget transfers for the William Byrd High School, Glen Cove Elementary, and W.E. Cundiff Elementary projects. Additionally, the meeting includes a public hearing regarding ESSER III grant funds.
- Request to participate in Fall 2021 VPSA Bond Program for $30,749,953
- Budget transfer for William Byrd High School Renovation involving $1,541
- Budget transfer for Glen Cove Elementary School Project involving $20,771
- Budget transfer for W.E. Cundiff Elementary School Project involving $19,230
- Public hearing on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant Funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a COVID-19 funding presentation, a capital projects budget transfer, and a request to participate in the Fall 2021 VPSA bond program. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, a Burton building footprint study, solar energy schools, and high school game field maintenance. A closed session is scheduled.
- COVID-19 funding presentation outlining ARPA requirements, including public hearings and 20% for learning loss
- Capital projects budget transfer of $1,541 for William Byrd High School Renovation, $20,771 for Glen Cove Elementary, and $19,230 for W.E. Cundiff Elementary
- Request to participate in Fall 2021 VPSA bond program for $22,440,000 for William Byrd High School Renovation
- Discussion on preliminary Burton Building footprint study and site study
- Discussion on solar powered energy schools and high school game field maintenance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting in a work session to discuss and prepare for action on several items, including a revised resolution to reimburse William Byrd High School renovation costs with a future bond sale and a reversal of temporary funding transfers. The board will also consider declaring outdated textbooks as surplus and receive updates on school projects, COVID-19, and ventilation.
- Adoption of revised Resolution of Intent to Reimburse with Future Bond Sale, increasing bond issuance by $7,441,540 to $22,441,541 for William Byrd High School renovation
- Reverse 11/12/20 budget reallocation, transferring $2,185,412 back from William Byrd High project to original capital fund sources
- Approval of personnel changes
- Declare out-of-adoption textbooks (e.g., Science Fusion, Modern Chemistry, AP Biology) as surplus for sale or disposal
- Discussion on high school game fields maintenance and ventilation mitigation, including $5,000,000 in repairs/replacements planned with Cares Act funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board work session on June 1, 2021, includes interviews for the Catawba District, a COVID-19 funding summary, and discussions on the William Byrd High School renovation project. Staff will also request approval to expand the scope for BCAT relocation studies and to fund engineering services for potential sites. The board will review a large set of recommended policy revisions and may enter closed session.
- Request for $10,000 from Minor Capital funds for Balzer & Associates to assess potential BCAT locations
- Discussion of William Byrd High School renovation/addition project budget
- Expansion of RRMM's scope to analyze conceptual footprints for a new Burton Center of Arts & Technology
- Review of numerous policy revisions including school calendar, student conduct, and harassment policies
- Interviews for the Catawda District school board seat
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will meet to consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, surplus vehicles and technology, and a $20,000 request for maintenance iPads. They will also vote on an action item to approve an application for the VSBA Workforce Readiness Award. The board will hear information about adopting new world language and science instructional resources, and will recognize Skills USA winners and other achievements.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Request to surplus vehicles and equipment for public auction
- Request for $20,000 from minor capital reserves for 30 iPads for maintenance staff
- Surplus of approximately 4,100 retired technology devices to PowerHouse Recycling
- Approval of VSBA Workforce Readiness Award application
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting on May 13, 2021, to handle routine business including a closed session, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a $92,290 contribution from health reserves to the OPEB trust, submitting the 2021-2022 Special Education Annual Plan, and adopting numerous policy revisions. The meeting also includes a public hearing and reports from the Student Advisory Council.
- Approval of $92,290 contribution from health reserves to OPEB trust
- Approval of 2021-2022 Special Education Annual Plan
- Recommended policy revisions (e.g., salary schedule, service animals, student attendance)
- Recognition of VMSA Master in the Middle Teacher of the Year Sarah Bayer
- Recognition of Cave Spring High School cheer team as state runner-up
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board held a work session to review several information items. The session included updates on the Burton Center site feasibility, West Bend High School renovation progress, and the development of a new six-year strategic plan.
- Proposed $92,290 appropriation from Health Reserves to the OPEB Trust
- Feasibility study update for the Burton Center on Cove Rd site
- Progress presentation regarding WBHS renovation
- Update on the new divisionwide Comprehensive/Strategic Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, reorganization with election of a chairman, and a public meeting. The board will consider a consent agenda with personnel changes, meeting minutes, the Perkins V career and technical education plan, and financial reports. They will also receive information on the 2021-2022 Special Education Annual Plan and a large set of recommended policy revisions.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Approval of 2021-2022 Perkins V Plan for career and technical education
- Financial reports for March 31, 2021, including capital reserves and check registers
- 2021-2022 Special Education Annual Plan submission to Virginia DOE
- Recommended revisions to numerous school board policies and regulations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, most notably a $4,340,714.11 federal grant for COVID-19 relief and a $99,745.73 state grant for preschool expansion. The board will also recognize student achievements, hear public comments, and receive reports on the Perkins V career and technical education plan and financial reports.
- Approval of $4,340,714.11 CRRSA ESSER II grant for remote learning, HVAC, and learning loss
- Approval of $99,745.73 VPI grant for preschool slots and community provider add-on
- Approval of personnel changes and meeting minutes
- Updated school calendars for 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023
- Recognition of National Scholastic Art medalists and Outstanding Apprentice award
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting with a closed session first. Action items include approving the 2021-2022 student fee schedule, the pay plan with raises for substitutes and a 2% teacher scale shift, and health, dental, and vision insurance plans and premiums. The consent agenda includes personnel changes, minutes, and financial reports.
- Student fee schedule for 2021-2022, including parking fees reestablished at $40 (high schools) and $15 (BCAT), and nonresident non-employee tuition decreased by $1,100 to $1,000
- Pay plan: teacher scale shift by 2%, substitute pay increases (e.g., teacher sub no degree from $80 to $85/day), and new lacrosse head coach stipend of $2,200
- Health insurance plan changes: stop-loss increases from $200,000 to $250,000, and legislative changes for insulin cost-sharing and other coverage
- Consent agenda includes personnel changes, minutes from March 11 and 15, 2021, and financial reports for February 28, 2021
- Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation by Mrs. Susan Peterson. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- 2021-2022 Budget Work Session presentation by Mrs. Susan Peterson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, consent agenda approvals, and a request to fund a feasibility study for a Career and Technical Education Center and central administrative offices at the existing Central Office site. The board will also consider declaring outdated textbooks as surplus and hear reports from the Student Advisory Council and superintendent.
- Request to allocate $31,480 from Minor Capital Funds for Phase 1 feasibility study of CTE/central office at existing Central Office site
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 25 and March 2, 2021
- Surplus declaration for out-of-adoption Pearson/Prentice Hall and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys textbooks
- Financial reports on capital reserves and maintenance projects
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including a request to fund a feasibility study for a Career and Technical Education Center and central administrative office at the existing central office site. The board will also review the return-to-school plan and continue budget work for fiscal year 2021-2022.
- Request for $31,480 from Minor Capital Funds for Phase 1 feasibility study of CTE center and central office at existing site
- Feasibility study to evaluate site capacity, zoning, construction phasing, and cost range
- Return to School Plan presentation by Dr. Ken Nicely, Mr. Mike Riley, and Mrs. Stephanie Hogan
- Third budget work session for FY 2021-2022, including crossover update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $1,681,342 appropriation from the county to supplement sports programs, increase CTE equipment, and fund technology and fleet replacements. The board will also hear an update on the expandable schedule plan for in-person learning, which may expand further in the fourth nine weeks. Other items include recognitions, personnel changes, and financial reports.
- Appropriation of $1,681,342 from county transfer for sports supplements ($296,220 total), CTE equipment ($13,606), technology ($1,200,000), and fleet ($171,516)
- Approval of personnel changes including supplement
- 2021 summer school schedules for high and middle schools
- Update on RCPS Expandable Schedule Plan for COVID-19 in-person learning
- Recognition of Green Valley Elementary and Cave Spring High School coach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board held a special called meeting on February 17, 2021. The primary action item was to consider a proposal from Dr. Rhonda Stegall regarding athletic team travel.
- Consideration of allowing athletic teams to play outside of Roanoke County
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will meet on February 11, 2021, to consider allowing middle and high school fall sports teams to play a district or league schedule, and to receive information on a proposed $1,681,342 appropriation from the county. The board will also hold a closed session, hear citizen comments, and approve consent agenda items including personnel changes and financial reports.
- Consideration of allowing fall sports teams to play district or league schedules (Option 1 vs Option 2)
- Appropriation request for increase in county transfer of $1,681,342
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 28 and February 2, 2021
- Recognition of February 2021 as School Board Appreciation Month and CTE Month
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session with information items on student mental health during the pandemic, an operations project update, a discussion on allowing middle and high school fall sports teams to play a district or league schedule, and the second budget work session for fiscal year 2021-2022 covering compensation, benefits, and departmental budget requests. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Student mental health during the pandemic presentation by Dr. Shawn Hughes
- Operations project update by Mr. Chris Lowe with attached project status file
- Consideration of allowing fall sports teams to play a district or league schedule
- 2021-2022 budget work session #2 covering compensation, benefits, and departmental requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider a revised Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2031, which shifts funding for an HR & Payroll software project and swaps funds between two elementary schools. The board will also vote on accepting two state security equipment grants totaling over $262,000 and a request to purchase new live streaming equipment. The agenda includes routine items such as personnel changes, meeting minutes, financial reports, and recognitions, along with informational updates on COVID-19 and athletics.
- Adoption of revised Capital Improvement Plan 2022-2031, swapping $222,080 for WE Cundiff Elementary and $222,090 for Glen Cove Elementary
- Acceptance of 2019-2020 VDOE Security Equipment Grant of $5,927 plus $1,481.75 local match for Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff Elementary
- Acceptance of 2020-2021 VDOE Security Equipment Grant of $204,000 plus $51,000 local match for Hidden Valley, Northside, and William Byrd Middle schools
- Request to purchase new live streaming equipment funded from school board funds
- Approval of personnel changes and supplements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting and work session. The board will elect officers, set the 2021 meeting schedule, and receive updates on athletics and mental health, COVID-19, school schedule plans, a proposed middle school schedule change, and the first 2021-2022 budget work session. A funding request for internet and electrical upgrades at high school stadiums and gyms is also on the agenda.
- Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Establishment of 2021 meeting dates, places, and times
- Request for $22,000 from Minor Capital Funds for fiber, internet, and electrical drops at high school stadiums and gyms
- Discussion of recommended middle school schedule change to A/B block for science and social studies starting 2021-2022
- 2021-2022 Budget Work Session #1 covering Governor's budget, preliminary revenues, other funds, and replacement schedules