Roanoke County School Board public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including recognitions, a citizen hearing, and a consent agenda. Key decisions include approving the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars, and reallocating funds for playground fencing at two elementary schools and replacement desks and chairs. The board will also hear reports from the Student Advisory Council and the superintendent.
- Approval of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars
- Re-allocation of $15,000 for fencing at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School playground
- Re-allocation of $12,000 for fencing at Bonsack Elementary School playground
- Re-allocation of $45,000 for replacement desks and chairs
- Recognition of Cave Spring High School cheer team, Virginia's School Psychologist of the Year, and a donation toward student lunch debt
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items, including a food donation agreement with the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, a safety plan for athletic events, school calendar survey results, and three minor capital requests totaling $72,000. The board will also enter a closed session as permitted by Virginia law. No final votes are scheduled; these items are for discussion and possible action at a later meeting.
- Food Donation Agreement with Rescue Mission of Roanoke
- Safety Plan for Athletic/Activity Ticketed Events for Secondary Schools
- 2024-25 School Calendar Survey Results
- Minor Capital Request: $45,000 for replacement desks and chairs
- Minor Capital Requests: $12,000 for Bonsack Elementary fencing, $15,000 for Mt. Pleasant Elementary fencing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business including a closed session, public comment, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving personnel changes, reviewing financial reports, and receiving information on the 2024-25 budget calendar and course registration guide. The board will also act on the June 30, 2023 audit results and discuss the Employee Extended Work Plan for 2024-25.
- Approval of personnel changes including supplements
- Employee Extended Work Plan for 2024-25 with $2,500 health insurance contribution
- 2024-2025 Registration Guide for middle and high schools
- 2024-2025 Budget Calendar proposal
- June 30, 2023 audit results with unmodified opinion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including a proposed $210,000 resurfacing of the Cave Spring High School track, revisions to the 2023-2024 budget, and the 2024-2025 budget calendar. The board will also review the Employee Extended Work Plan for 2024-25, surplus music equipment, the 2024-2025 registration guide, and easement requests on Poage Farm property. The meeting includes a closed session and is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Proposed $210,000 resurfacing of Cave Spring High School running track
- Request to surplus old percussion and tuba equipment
- Western Virginia Water Authority easement requests on Poage Farm property
- 2023-2024 budget revisions including ALL IN VA plan and new grants
- 2024-2025 budget calendar proposal
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 approving a $25 million Literary Fund loan application for the Career & Technical Education Center and renovations to Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools, as well as a long-term facility rental agreement with Elevation Church at Hidden Valley High School.
- Approval of Literary Fund loan application for up to $25,000,000 at 3% interest for CTE Center and elementary school renovations
- Long-term rental agreement with Elevation Church at Hidden Valley High School from October 2023 through June 30, 2023
- Change to 2023-2024 school calendar adding two early release days (May 21 and 22) for secondary schools
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- Request to surplus items and vehicles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session that includes a closed session, followed by information items on the programming for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center and the process for naming schools. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for review and discussion.
- Review of programming for new CTE center
- Review of process for naming schools (Policy 3.44AR)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
This is a procedural meeting of the Roanoke County School Board. The board will call the meeting to order, take roll call, enter a closed session under Virginia law, certify that session, and take any action resulting from it before adjourning. No substantive agenda items are listed.
- Call to Order by Chairman Hudson
- Roll Call
- Closed session under Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)
- Certification of closed session
- Action from closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public hearing on proposals for Career and Technical Education (CTE), WE Cundiff Elementary, and Glen Cove Elementary projects. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, safety plans, a facility rental contract, and acceptance of community grants. Information items include SOL results and a school calendar change.
- Public hearing on CTE, WE Cundiff Elementary, and Glen Cove Elementary project proposals
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplement
- Approval of 2023-2024 school safety plans and MOU with police and sheriff's office
- Long-term facility rental contract with Journey Church for Northside High School
- Acceptance of $2,923.92 in community grants and donations for school supplies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board meeting on September 11, 2023, consists of procedural items: call to order, roll call, a closed session under Virginia law, certification of that session, and possible action from it, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session per Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)
- Certification of closed session
- Potential action from closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to receive information on recent county PPEA projects and to review RCPS PPEA guidelines with construction consultants. The board will also enter a closed session as permitted by Virginia law, followed by certification and any actions from that session.
- Discussion of recent Roanoke County PPEA projects by County Administrator Todd Kageals
- Introduction of construction consultants and review of RCPS PPEA guidelines
- 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 meeting to consider several action items, including funding for new retractable basketball goals at William Byrd High School and a new policy on transgender student support. The board will also hear reports on hiring, school safety plans, and a facility rental agreement, and will recognize science fair winners.
- Funding option for William Byrd High School retractable basketball goals, estimated at $35,000
- New Policy 3.22 Transgender Student Support to align with VDOE model policies
- Revision to Policy 6.16 exempting students from final exams in SOL-required courses
- Approval of personnel changes and financial reports for July 31, 2023
- Long-term facility rental agreement with Journey Church for Northside High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session with a closed session, a consent agenda for personnel changes, and several information items. They will discuss textbook recommendations for the Radiologic Technology program, nutrition services topics, a policy revision on final assessments, and project updates.
- Closed session under Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)
- Approval of personnel changes (consent agenda)
- Recommendation for three radiologic technology textbooks funded by Claude Moore Scholars
- Presentation on nutrition services: allergens, food waste, meal debt collections
- Revision to Policy 6.16: SOL test takers exempt from final exams
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 accepting a $100,000 grant to cover student lunch debt, approving a resolution to reimburse capital project costs with future bond sales, and approving personnel changes and policy updates.
- Accept $100,000 grant from Alan and Michele Scheff Family Fund for student lunch debt
- Adopt resolution to reimburse $121.56 million in bond-funded capital projects with future bond sale
- Approve personnel changes including new administrators for 2023-2024
- Approve long-term rental agreement with Sovereign Grace Community Church at Northside Middle School
- Designate 9 surplus vehicles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items, including a traffic study for the CTE Center, surplus vehicles, project updates, and new policies. Key items include a proposed revision to final assessment policy, a new policy on classroom displays, and a resolution to reimburse project costs with future bond sales. The board will also consider accepting a $100,000 grant to cover student lunch debt.
- Traffic study recommendations for CTE Center rezoning
- 9 vehicles to be declared surplus
- New policy for on-call/emergency call-back maintenance program
- Revision to Policy 6.16 on final assessments and exemptions
- Resolution to reimburse $121.56M in bond proceeds for CTE Center and school renovations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items including two state grants totaling $40,000 for teacher recruitment and retention, approve personnel changes, adopt new health instructional materials, and review federal grant summaries. The board will also hold a closed session, hear an update on school resource officers, and consider an unsolicited proposal under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA).
- Approve $30,000 RARS grant for tuition assistance for employees seeking licensure
- Approve $10,000 RIPE grant for recruitment incentives for hard-to-staff positions
- Adopt Goodheart-Wilcox health textbooks and REPerformance fitness resources for 7-year terms
- Review 2023-2024 federal grants totaling over $1.8 million (Title I, II, III, IV)
- Consider PPEA unsolicited proposal to receive and solicit competing proposals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing on declaring the Poage Farm property as surplus, a consent agenda with personnel changes, financial reports, and several grant and equipment approvals. The agenda is largely procedural, with recognitions of student achievements and a closed session.
- Public hearing to declare Poage Farm property as surplus
- Acceptance of $37,500 CTE grant for five zSpace computers
- Surplus of approximately 4,000 retired technology devices to PowerHouse Recycling
- Appropriation of $8,377.62 from Minor Capital Reserves for mobile classroom installation costs
- Approval of personnel changes and meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several facility, technology, and policy items. Key items include a $1.5 million asbestos abatement at William Byrd High School, a $37,500 state grant for new CTE technology, and multiple minor capital requests for school repairs and a new mobile classroom. The board will also review an updated wellness policy and consider surplus requests for old technology and vehicles.
- Asbestos abatement at William Byrd High School: ~$1,507,100
- CTE grant: $37,500 for five zSpace computers
- Mobile classroom installation costs: $8,377.62
- Glenvar Elementary roof repair: $100,000
- Surplus of ~4,000 retired technology devices
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session on April 27, 2023, beginning with a call to order and roll call. The main item is a review of various construction delivery methods, presented by RRMM's Ben Motley and Chris Phillips. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after this discussion.
- Review of construction delivery methods by RRMM representatives Ben Motley and Chris Phillips
- Meeting opening with call to order by Chairman Hudson and roll call
- Work session format, no votes or decisions listed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to take action on several items, including a revised capital funding agreement with the county, the 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Plan, and emergency sewer line replacements at two elementary schools. The board will also consider policy revisions, personnel changes, and financial reports. The meeting includes a closed session and a public hearing.
- Approval of revised Capital Funding MOU with Roanoke County for major capital projects, including new CTE center and renovations to Glen Cove and Cundiff Elementary Schools
- Approval of revised 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Action on $40,000 sewer line replacement at Glen Cove Elementary School (Minor Capital)
- Consent agenda includes $60,000 request for Oak Grove Elementary School sewer line replacement
- Policy updates and revisions, including facility rental agreement and supplementary pay policies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including the Perkins V career and technical education plan, final renovation study reports for Glen Cove and WE Cundiff Elementary Schools, a sewer line replacement at Oak Grove Elementary, and updates on the William Byrd High School renovation. The board will also review a budget ordinance update and policy changes, with no final votes scheduled except for the budget ordinance action item.
- Approval of personnel changes (consent agenda)
- 2023-2024 Perkins V Plan for career and technical education
- Renovation study recommendations for Glen Cove and WE Cundiff Elementary Schools
- Request for $60,000 from Minor Capital for Oak Grove Elementary sewer line replacement
- Budget ordinance update for 2023-2024, with grant fund total corrected to $8,117,133
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 with multiple funding requests. Key items include appropriating $350,000 for HVAC repairs at William Byrd High School, $130,224.69 from the WBHS renovation contingency, $90,000 for playground mulch, and $80,000 for mobile classroom installations. The board will also consider approving updated school calendars and surplus equipment requests.
- Appropriate $350,000 from Major Capital Reserves for William Byrd High HVAC repairs
- Appropriate $130,224.69 from WBHS Renovation Contingency for furniture and other items
- Appropriate up to $90,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for playground mulch
- Appropriate $80,000 from Minor Capital Reserves for mobile classroom installation at five elementary schools
- Approve updated 2023-2024 and new 2024-2025 school calendars
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 school budget, hear citizen comments, and consider several action items. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including personnel changes, surplus items, and revisions to graduation regalia, as well as approve memoranda of understanding with neighboring school divisions and a grant fund carryover increase.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 school budget
- Approval of $3,807,876.66 additional grant fund carryover for ESSER HVAC projects
- Approval of memoranda of understanding with cooperating school divisions
- Surplus of unused items including appliances, kilns, and a 1996 Interstate Equipment Trailer
- Approval of 2023 secondary summer school calendars
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including the space requirements and cost estimates for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, a request to surplus unused items, updates on the Northside High School artificial turf project, proposed summer school calendars, a state budget error, and graduation regalia policy. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Discussion of space requirements and cost estimates for new CTE center with RRMM/Balzer
- Request to surplus items including appliances, kilns, a piano, and a 1996 Interstate Equipment Trailer
- Northside High School artificial turf project requires installation of adequate drainage system
- Proposed 2023 secondary summer school calendars for high school and middle school
- Discussion of VDOE state budget error
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting with a closed session first. The main action item is approval of the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan, updated to include a $20 million county bond allocation for Northside Middle and Glenvar Elementary, which accelerates timelines for several school projects. The board will also vote on a policy change increasing military leave to 21 days and a resolution for the Global Day of Unplugging, plus approve consent agenda items like personnel changes and financial reports.
- Approval of 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan with $20M bond allocation
- Policy 5.18 Military Leave updated to 21 days per year (VA Code 44-93)
- Resolution for Global Day of Unplugging
- Consent agenda: personnel changes, meeting minutes, financial reports
- Policy revisions: Acceptable Use Policy for mobile devices, Naloxone administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a reorganization meeting and work session, electing officers and setting the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also vote on an updated COVID-19 ESSER III spending plan and review several policies, plus begin budget work for 2023-2024.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, and Deputy Clerk
- Approval of COVID-19 ESSER III spending plan (fiscal impact, budgeted)
- Policy review: Acceptable Use Policy for Mobile Devices, Portable Devices, Naloxone administration
- First 2023-2024 budget work session: process, Governor's budget, replacement plans
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)