Roanoke County School Board public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the use of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ESSER III funds, hear citizen comments, and consider a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel changes, grant acceptances, a new policy on sexually explicit content, and approvals for surplus equipment and vehicles.
- Public hearing on use of remaining ARPA ESSER III funds
- Acceptance of $250,000 VDOE Security Equipment Grant (total project $315,000, with $65,000 local match)
- Approval of $4,952 VDOE STEM Competition Team Grant for Herman L. Horn Elementary
- New Policy 6.62a on sexually explicit content in instructional materials
- Approval of Employee Extended Work Plan 2023-24 with $2,500 health insurance contribution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to review several information items, including a $250,000 state security equipment grant, a proposal to pave two bus lots, and a potential artificial turf installation at Northside High School. The board is also discussing updates on tutoring services, COVID-19 funding, and a cell phone policy. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for future action.
- VDOE Security Equipment Grant of $250,000 (SEG22-080) with $62,500 local match, total project cost $315,000
- Bus lot repaving: North County ($157,000), Vinton ($149,000), plus fuel pump area ($82,000), total $388,000
- NHS Stadium artificial turf proposal to replace natural grass, maintenance savings ~$40,000/year
- Surplus of ~3,000 retired technology devices via PowerHouse Recycling
- IFB for mowing services due Dec 8, 2022, after county stops mowing school grounds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Key action items include approving the June 30, 2022 audit and year-end carryover, and a request for $85,000 from minor capital funds to replace the Glenvar Elementary School courtyard surface with rubber material for accessibility. The board will also consider a new policy on sexually explicit content in instructional materials to comply with state code.
- Request $85,000 from minor capital for Glenvar Elementary courtyard rubber surface and play equipment
- Approve June 30, 2022 audit (unmodified opinion) and year-end carryover appropriation
- Approve $152,071 for cafeteria lighting/paint and $85,000 for furniture from WBHS contingency fund
- New policy 6.62a on sexually explicit content in instructional materials to comply with state code
- Surplus items including Bradford charging carts, AED machines, and wrestling mats
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss and review several information items, including construction project delivery methods, due diligence for a new CTE center on Peters Creek Rd., a recap of bullying prevention efforts, the 2023-2024 registration guide with new courses, a compensation study, and recommended policy changes. They will also consider funding requests for William Byrd High School contingency items and a Glenvar Elementary courtyard repair.
- Discussion of construction delivery methods for school projects
- Review of due diligence for new CTE center site on Peters Creek Rd.
- New courses for 2023-2024: English 9 College Bound, Recording I, Radiologic Technology I, Navy NDCC II
- Funding requests: $152,071 for WBHS cafeteria lighting/paint, $85,000 for furniture
- Recommended new policy 6.62a on sexually explicit content in instructional materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board and Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting. The main item is an information agenda presentation from Balzer and Associates and RRMM, likely regarding the Burton Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT), including concept masterplan, grading, renderings, programming, and preliminary cost estimate. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation from Balzer and Associates and RRMM on BCAT concept masterplan
- BCAT preliminary cost estimate included in attachments
- BCAT building renderings and programming documents attached
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting on October 13, 2022, starting with a closed session, followed by recognitions, citizen comments, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving personnel changes, a new parent-teacher conference day on November 1, and a request to name the William Byrd High School football field at Patterson Stadium for retired coach Jeff Highfill. The board will also consider surplus items and receive financial reports.
- Request to name WBHS football field at Patterson Stadium for retired coach Jeff Highfill
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- New position: Coordinator of School-Business Relations
- Request to add a designated parent-teacher conference day for Nov. 1
- Permission to surplus metal storage containers and other items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including a recommendation to name the William Byrd High School football field at Patterson Stadium for retired coach Jeff Highfill, a proposal to add a designated parent-teacher conference day on November 1, and preliminary year-end budget results. The board will also consider approving the surplus of metal storage containers and other equipment, and an easement request for a sewer line at Green Valley Elementary. Action on the field naming is requested at the October 13 regular meeting.
- Recommendation to name WBHS football field at Patterson Stadium for retired coach Jeff Highfill
- Proposal to make November 1 a non-student day for parent-teacher conferences
- Preliminary June 30, 2022 year-end results and reserve balances review
- Request to surplus up to 27 metal storage containers and other equipment
- Easement request from WVWA for sewer line upgrade at Green Valley Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider several capital improvement projects, including replacing the gym floor at Green Valley Elementary, installing new LED stadium lighting at William Byrd High School, and adding a modular classroom at Ft. Lewis Elementary. The board will also review consent agenda items such as a $74,325 health workforce grant, policy updates, and a $5,000 security fence extension at Oak Grove Elementary. A closed session is scheduled before the public meeting.
- Appropriate $75,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for Green Valley Elementary gym floor replacement
- Appropriate $265,000 from William Byrd High School Construction Project Major Capital Reserves for new LED stadium lighting
- Appropriate $109,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for a used modular classroom at Ft. Lewis Elementary
- Accept $74,325 School-Based Health Workforce Grant to hire a lead nurse
- Appropriate $5,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for Oak Grove Elementary security fence extension
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss information items, including a compensation study update for the 2023-2024 budget and policy updates. Facilities staff will present cost estimates for replacing the Green Valley Elementary gym floor ($75,000) and adding a modular classroom at Ft. Lewis Elementary ($180,000). The board will also hear about security fencing, stadium lighting options, a property sale offer, and other project updates.
- Green Valley Elementary gym floor replacement estimated at $75,000; temporary repair $14,400
- Ft. Lewis Elementary modular classroom project budgeted at approximately $180,000
- Oak Grove Elementary additional security fencing along walking trail costs about $5,000
- Stadium lighting retrofit LED at WBHS estimated at $200,000; new system with poles $265,000
- Offer to buy 0 Bradshaw Rd. for $20,507.08 rejected; property part of Masons Cove Elementary septic field
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including personnel changes, approval of minutes, and several information items. The board will also hear a request to accept a $74,325 federal grant for a school-based health workforce and review proposed policy updates on student fees, school reserves, and food services. The meeting opens with a closed session and includes recognitions of student athletes and a school grant.
- Request to accept $74,325 School-Based Health Workforce Grant from VDOE/VDH to hire a lead nurse
- Proposed policy updates: student meal prices to $1.50 breakfast/$3.00 lunch, remove IT service fees, delete policy 7.14
- Security fencing at Cave Spring Middle School ($15,000) and Mt. Pleasant Elementary ($35,000) from Minor Capital Reserves
- Acceptance of $4,832 in community grants and donations for school supplies
- Recognition of Glenvar High School girls outdoor track VHSL 2A state champions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to vote on several action items, including converting part-time bus driver, bus aide, and nutrition associate positions into full-time combined roles, approving school safety plans, and allocating funds for preschool restroom access. The board will also hear reports on SOL results, a gifted program update, and a proposal to offer free meals at six schools.
- Convert 5 part-time bus drivers, 5 bus aides, and 6 nutrition associates into 8-hour full-time combined positions (cost $7,079.62 General Fund, $3,654.92 Nutrition Fund)
- Approve $14,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for preschool restroom access at WEC and GCES
- Approve individual school Safety & Emergency Response Plans
- Approve delegate and alternate for VSBA Delegate Assembly
- Approve signatures for DOE documents in superintendent's absence
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $7,517,530 revised 2022-2023 budget, a pay plan with a 7% total raise for employees, and acceptance of $1,400,967.87 in ARPA funds for employee bonuses. The board will also review a large set of proposed policy revisions and hear citizens during the public meeting.
- Approve revised 2022-2023 budget with $7,517,530 increase, including $4,307,078 for new Burton Center for Arts and Technology building
- Approve pay plan with 7% total raise, bus driver pay increases (substitute to $17.50/hr, extra runs to $17-$19/hr, summer school to $20/hr)
- Accept $1,400,967.87 ARPA grant for $575 bonuses to employees as of Dec 1, 2022, paid Dec 15, 2022
- Approve revised Capital Improvement Plan prioritizing Burton Center for Arts and Technology
- Review policy revisions on topics including conflict of interest, electronic participation, nondiscrimination, and student immunizations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a budget work session to review final revenue estimates and related expenditure priorities for the 2022-2023 school year. The session follows a series of public meetings and budget adoptions, including a revision to provide a full 6% raise to all employees. The board will also consider a pay plan for approval at a later meeting.
- Review of final revenue estimates and expenditure priorities for 2022-2023 budget
- Discussion of state budget updates and funded priority list
- Pay Plan 2022-2023 requested approval for July 14, 2022
- Previous budget adoption revision to provide full 6% raise to all employees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, public comments, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving personnel changes, reviewing recommended policy revisions, and receiving information on the updated COVID-19 health plan, safety plans for the 2022-2023 school year, and summaries of federal grants. The board will also consider accepting $98,000 from the DCJS for a digital mapping program and surplus assorted items.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Recommended policy revisions across multiple areas
- RCPS COVID-19 Health Plan update for 2022-2023
- Safety plans for 2022-2023 including Raptor Management System
- Request to accept $98,000 from DCJS for Digital Mapping Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board held a budget work session to review the June 1, 2022 General Assembly budget and other information. They discussed planning and funding for capital projects, a proposal for additional part-time SRO deputies, fencing requests from safety audits, and a general overview of the school safety audit process. The board also discussed re-establishing designated parent-teacher conference days. The county will not revise its budget until July, so the school division cannot finalize a revised budget until then.
- Review of 2022-2023 budget following state budget approval
- Discussions for planning and funding capital projects
- Proposal from Sheriff's Office for additional part-time SRO deputies
- Request for funding for fencing at Herman L, Masons Cove, Oak Grove, Penn Forest, and W.E. Cundiff schools
- Discussion of re-establishing designated parent-teacher conference days
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
This work session included updates on the 2022-2023 COVID-19 Health Plan and school safety protocols. The board also reviewed various federal grant allocations for student achievement, teacher training, and English learner support.
- Review of 2022-2023 safety plans including Raptor Management System and reunification programs
- Proposed $98,000 appropriation from the Minor Capital Fund for a digital mapping project
- Pay plan increases for bus drivers: extra runs during school day to $17/hr and after school to $19/hr
- Summary of $1,524,458 in Title I, Part A funds for student achievement
- Summary of $266,971.99 in Title II, Part A funds for teacher and principal training
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting with a closed session, consent agenda, and action items. Key decisions include allocating $43,000 from minor capital funds for William Byrd High School baseball field improvements and naming the Hidden Valley Middle School athletic field 'Ralph Russo Field'. The board will also consider personnel changes, surplus items, financial reports, and policy revisions.
- Allocation of $43,000 from Minor Capital for additional improvements to the William Byrd High School Baseball Field
- Naming of athletic field at Hidden Valley Middle School 'Ralph Russo Field'
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Surplus items: 1 Garland Double Stacked Oven, 1 Blodgett Double Stacked Oven
- Recommended policy revisions (multiple policies)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including personnel changes, meeting minutes, and a $92,290 contribution to the OPEB trust from health reserves. The board will also hear presentations recognizing student achievements and receive reports on capital projects and surplus equipment.
- Approval of $92,290 contribution to OPEB Trust from Health Reserves
- Approval of 2022-2023 Special Education Annual Plan
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Election of Deputy Clerk
- Surplus items: two double stacked ovens
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session with several information and discussion items. They will hear a request to name the football/soccer field at Hidden Valley Middle School after the late teacher and coach Ralph Russo, review COVID-19 grant balances, and discuss options for Hidden Valley High School soccer fields, including a cost analysis for turf versus Bermuda grass. Other items include a funding request for William Byrd High School's summer infield reclamation project, mobile classroom unit pricing, project updates, and a proposed policy on financial responsibility for school digital signs and scoreboards.
- Request to name HVMS football/soccer field after late teacher/coach Ralph Russo
- COVID-19 funding summary update as of March 31, 2022
- Discussion of Hidden Valley High School soccer field options (turf vs. Bermuda grass) with cost analysis
- WBHS summer infield reclamation project funding request
- Proposed policy on financial responsibility for school digital signs and scoreboards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Key items include a proposed $92,290 contribution to the OPEB trust from health reserves and approval of the 2022-2023 Special Education Annual Plan. The board will also hear reports and take public comments.
- Request to approve $92,290 contribution to OPEB Trust from Health Reserves
- Approval of 2022-2023 Special Education Annual Plan for submission to Virginia DOE
- Consent agenda includes personnel changes, surplus auction of items like weight machines and band saw
- Financial reports for March 31, 2022, including capital reserves and COVID-19 grant summary
- Recognitions for bus driver Denise Capito, spelling bee winner Ayush Pinnamaraju, and School Lunch Hero Day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to accelerate playground equipment replacement, allocating $100,000 per school for 7 schools in 2022 and 7 more in 2023, funded by Minor Capital Reserves. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes personnel changes, approval of minutes, the Perkins V career and technical education plan, and adoption of new Latin instructional materials. Several recognitions of student athletes and educators are scheduled, along with a public comment period.
- Playground replacement proposal: $100,000 per school for 7 schools in 2022 and 7 in 2023, funded by Minor Capital Reserves
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement (consent agenda)
- Approval of Roanoke County Public Schools Perkins V Plan for career and technical education
- Adoption of Suburani (Hands-Up-Education) for Latin I-III classes
- Surplus request for outdated world language, math, and science materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The board met for a work session to receive project updates from Chris Lowe. Superintendent Nicely presented information regarding the general budget and compensation discussions.
- Project updates from Mr. Chris Lowe
- General budget and compensation discussion with Superintendent Nicely
- Review of 2022-2023 Pay Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to approve the 2022-2023 student fee schedule, pay plan, and health/dental/vision insurance benefits. The board will also consider accepting several state and federal grants and hear reports on finances and school recognitions. The meeting includes a closed session and a public hearing.
- Approval of 2022-2023 student fee schedule, including lunch increases to $3.00 and breakfast to $1.50
- Approval of 2022-2023 pay plan with 3.5% teacher scale shift and 3.0% non-teacher scale shift
- Approval of health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for 2022-2023
- Accept $30,000 for Virginia Preschool Initiative teacher incentive grant
- Accept $4,600 for Career Switcher Program grant and $6,282 for Mentor Teacher Program grant
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The school board held a work session to review information regarding the 2022-2023 budget. The presentation was led by Mrs. Susan Peterson.
- 2022-2023 Budget Work Session #4
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including personnel changes, meeting minutes, a school security equipment grant, surplus chairs, and proposed summer school and 2023-2024 school calendars. The board will also hear presentations, a student advisory report, and citizen comments, and receive information on several grant acceptances and a COVID-19 update.
- Accept $438.88 2019 School Security Equipment Grant (total project $548.60) for Burton Center for Arts and Technology
- Approve surplus of approximately 100 wooden brown chairs from board room
- Proposed 2022-2023 calendar changes (Nov 23 closed, Feb 13, early dismissals May 23-24) and new 2023-2024 calendar
- Accept $30,000 Virginia Preschool Initiative Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Grant
- Accept $4,600 Career Switcher Program Grant and $6,282 Mentor Teacher Program Grant (ARPA ESSER III)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to review the 2022-2023 budget, including revenue and department budgets, and to discuss proposed changes to the 2022-2023 school calendar and a new 2023-2024 calendar. They will also hear presentations on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, proposed summer school calendars, playground updates, and a request to surplus chairs. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Virginia law.
- 2022-2023 Budget Work Session #3: review of crossover revenue, local revenue, department budgets
- Proposed 2022 Secondary Summer School Calendars (high school M-F, middle school M-Th)
- Recommended changes to 2022-2023 school calendar: Nov 23 closed, May 25 added, Feb 6 moved to Feb 13, early dismissals moved to May 23-24
- New 2023-2024 school calendar: Jan 1 holiday, Easter attached to spring break, closed Mar 5 for presidential primary
- Request to surplus approximately 100 wooden brown chairs from board room
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of personnel changes, meeting minutes, and a significant COVID-19 funding package. The board will review and potentially approve a $4.9 million grant fund increase and a $248,000 capital fund increase for school security equipment, along with several ARPA ESSER III grant applications. The meeting also includes a closed session, recognitions, and reports.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 3 and 10, 2022
- COVID-19 funding review: $4,909,837.51 grant fund increase and $248,000 capital fund increase
- ARPA ESSER III applications: $1,035,263.81 for unfinished learning, $365,374.82 for before/after school, $591,385.44 for summer programs, $33,458.04 for postsecondary special education
- Request to accept 2019 School Security Equipment Grant of $438.88 for Burton Center for Arts and Technology
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on COVID-19 related funding, including grant applications and budget increases, as well as a bus driver recruitment bonus. The agenda includes a closed session, recognitions, and routine consent items. The board will also hear reports from the student advisory council and superintendent.
- COVID-19 funding review: ARPA ESSER III grants totaling $1,035,263.81 (unfinished learning), $365,374.82 (before/after school), $591,385.44 (summer programs), and $33,458.04 (postsecondary special education)
- Proposed budget increases: $248,000 for School Security Equipment Grant, $4,909,837.51 for various grants including Emergency Connectivity Fund ($164,948.85) and ventilation projects ($2,674,479)
- Action item: Bus driver signing and recruitment bonus
- Recognition of Glenvar High School girls volleyball team as 2021 2A state champions
- Consent agenda: personnel changes, minutes from January 27, 2022, and financial reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to receive updates and discuss several operational topics. These include the academic impact of COVID-19 and intervention efforts, a bus driver shortage, project updates, custodial services, the COVID mitigation plan, and the second budget work session for 2022-2023, which will review compensation and benefits. No votes are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion.
- Update on academic impact of COVID-19 and intervention processes
- Discussion of bus driver shortage
- Project updates including playground inventory and replacement
- Discussion of custodial services
- 2022-2023 budget work session #2: review of compensation and benefits
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 school budget, hear citizen comments, and consider several action items. Key decisions include whether to make masks optional in schools starting February 14, 2022, and approval of a custodial contract amendment with SSC. The board will also review financial reports and updates on school facilities and COVID-19.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 school budget
- Consideration of making masks optional in schools beginning February 14, 2022
- Approval of custodial contract amendment with SSC (draft amendment included)
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Financial reports for December 31, 2021, including check registers and COVID-19 grant summary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider approval of the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which will be incorporated into the county-wide CIP. The board will also hold a closed session, hear public comments, receive a student advisory report, and approve consent agenda items including personnel changes, minutes, and financial reports.
- Approval of 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)
- Consent agenda: personnel changes, minutes from Dec 9, 2021 and Jan 4, 2022
- Financial reports for November 30, 2021, including COVID-19 grant summary
- COVID-19 update by Dr. Rhonda Stegall
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss, clarify, and potentially reconsider a motion passed on January 4 regarding mask requirements and adherence to public health guidance. The meeting includes a closed session, followed by a public portion and the action item on the mask policy.
- Reconsideration of motion passed on January 4 regarding mask requirements and public health guidance
- Closed session under Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)
- Certification of closed session and potential action from it
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a reorganization meeting and work session on January 4, 2022. They will elect officers, set the 2022 meeting schedule, and discuss making masks optional, along with project updates and a COVID-19 update. The board will also review financial reports and begin budget work for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Discussion of making masks optional
- Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Establishment of 2022 meeting dates, places and times
- 2022-2023 Budget Work Session #1: review of budget process, ADM, LCI, Governor's Budget, Replacement Funds, and 2022-2033 CIP draft
- Financial reports for November 30, 2021, including capital reserves, check registers, and COVID-19 grant summary