Schools & libraries in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,072 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most schools & libraries activity
- Alexandria City Public Schools, VA (270)
- Richmond City Public Schools, VA (213)
- Arlington Public Schools, VA (142)
- Norfolk Public Schools, VA (103)
- Prince William County Public Schools, VA (83)
- Newport News Public Schools, VA (76)
- Montgomery County Public Schools, VA (63)
- Henrico County Public Schools, VA (51)
- Suffolk, VA (47)
- Falls Church, VA (45)
- Winchester Public School Board, VA (41)
- Lynchburg, VA (35)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to consider $137,038 grant for juvenile detention program
The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will consider accepting a $137,038 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund a juvenile detention center program, and will hear updates on non-departmental grant restructuring, Richmond Public Schools, and a report from the Deputy Chief…
Library Board adopts new internet use policy and discusses $3.5M renovation budget
The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees approved a revised Internet Access and Technology Use Policy. The Board also reviewed the Buchanan Branch update and discussed the FY27 budget, which includes $3.5M for the Buchanan Library renovation.
Board to vote on Publix incentive amendments, sheriff's vehicle purchase, and more
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, warrants, a fire prevention week resolution, supplemental appropriations, a sheriff's vehicle purchase over $75,000, and amendments to an economic development incentive agreement…
Town hall to discuss 1% sales tax referendum
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is holding a town hall meeting to present information and answer questions about the 1% sales tax referendum. The meeting includes a presentation by the Division Superintendent and a question-and-answer session with officials.
City Council and schools discuss capital improvements and leadership updates
The Lynchburg City Council and City Schools hold a joint meeting to receive updates from the superintendent on leadership and capital improvement projects. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Council to discuss 1% sales tax referendum and school capital needs
The Roanoke City Council and School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the school budget, capital needs, and a proposed 1% sales tax referendum. Later, the Council will consider accepting grant funds for a drug prosecutor, VDOT transportation funds, and other routine items, and will hold several closed…
City Council to vote on $3.6M in grants, leases, and budget changes
The Charlottesville City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes second readings of resolutions to appropriate funds for grants, budget amendments, and ordinances, as well as public hearings on CDBG-funded projects and a proposed police oversight board amendment.
School board to vote on religious exemptions, personnel report, and policy 2-4.4
The Montgomery County School Board will hold a work session with a closed session for student, personnel, and legal matters, followed by a regular session. The board will vote on two religious exemption applications, a personnel report, and Policy 2-4.4, and will receive reports on student achievement and the…
School board to hold closed session for legal, personnel, real estate matters
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The open portion includes a strategic planning update, citizen comments, and a consent agenda. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.
EDA to decide on Baywood School after closed session
The Grayson County Economic Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to discuss and decide on the Baywood School. The board will first enter a closed executive session to discuss prospective business, then reconvene to make a decision on the school. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Council tours renovated Darling Stadium locker rooms
This is a special session called solely for the City Council and School Board to tour the newly renovated locker rooms at Darling Stadium. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of the tour and adjournment.
School board regular session with closed personnel discussion
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board is holding a regular session that includes a closed session to discuss personnel items, followed by routine approvals of minutes and bill payments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.
Board reviews county and school finances, CIP, and W&L Building
The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the Westmoreland School Board to review financial reports for both entities. The agenda includes consideration of the Capital Improvement Plan and the W&L Building. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel hiring and potential…
ACPS Governance Committee to review policy revisions and elect leaders
The Alexandria City Public Schools Governance Committee will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review proposed changes to several policies and regulations, including hazard reporting, building management, energy conservation, and home instruction. The committee will also discuss board…
Martinsville and Henry County CPMTs review child welfare cases and staffing changes
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams will hold a joint meeting to review child welfare cases, approve funding reports, and discuss staffing changes. The agenda includes closed sessions for specific case reviews and expenditures, as well as open discussions on local…
School Board to adopt revised FY 2027 budget with $1.1M state revenue increase
The Alexandria City School Board will consider adopting a revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget that adds $1.1 million in state revenue and matching expenditures for staff bonus payments. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a contract award for the 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation…
No zoning cases scheduled; agenda includes education work session
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a procedural meeting with no cases on the docket. The agenda includes reviewing June 17, 2026 minutes and an education work session. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.
Board votes on Solid Waste Ordinance and Special Exception Permit SEP26-01
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will vote on the Solid Waste Ordinance and hold a public hearing for Special Exception Permit SEP26-01. The meeting also includes a vote on a temporary staffing appropriation for the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the approval of Library Board nominations. Staff will present…
Board to hold 10 public hearings on zoning, special exceptions, and permits
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ten planning items, including requests for special exceptions for accessory family housing units, rezoning, proffer amendments, conditional use permits for a school, warehouses, and a solar energy facility. The board will also hear citizens' comments…
Hanover supervisors to review year-end finances, school mental health MOU
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hear presentations on the preliminary 2026 year-end financial report, a school-based mental health services memorandum of understanding, and revisions to the public facilities use policy. They will also consider amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and…
Board to hold 10 public hearings on zoning, special exceptions, and solar facility
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on 10 zoning items, including special exceptions for accessory housing units, rezoning requests, conditional use permits for a school, warehouses, and a solar energy facility. The board will also receive presentations on the year-end financial report, a…
Board to approve $1.24M school requisition and $12,577 social services allotment
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine financial approvals, including the September 2026 school requisition of $1,241,956.92 and the monthly social services allotment of $12,577.68. They will also consider several grant appropriations, an entertainment permit, and a mileage rate change. The agenda…
Committee to review school board election cycle and terms
The City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election is meeting to consider adopting its agenda and reviewing background materials, including a City Council resolution creating the committee and a School Board resolution proposing changes to the election cycle and terms. The School Board resolution references years…
Alexandria school budget committee meets to approve agenda and June minutes
The Alexandria City Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve its posted agenda and the minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting. No budget decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.
Richmond schools audit committee to review facilities work-order audit
The Richmond City Public Schools Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive a draft audit report on the Facilities Maintenance Work Order Management System. The meeting is largely procedural, with the audit discussion being the only substantive item.
Board to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget amendment
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed FY 2026-2027 budget amendment to incorporate additional state funding, including a 3.5% salary increase for county employees. The board will also consider a proposed zoning ordinance for data centers, award contracts for custodial services…
Commission to review 8 certificate of appropriateness requests
The Commission of Architectural Review will hold a regular meeting to review eight certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications, including a school construction project and several residential alterations. The agenda includes no consent items and no public hearings are listed. All items are for discussion and…
Council to vote on Liberty University fiber optic license in Candlers Mountain Road
The Lynchburg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving a license agreement for Liberty University, Inc. to maintain fiber optic lines in Candlers Mountain Road. The agenda also includes approving minutes from five previous meetings and recognizing local high school athletic…
School board to decide on repurposing Norfolk Highlands Primary School
The Chesapeake School Board will meet on August 24, 2026, to consider repurposing Norfolk Highlands Primary School into an Early Childhood Education Center, approve consent agenda items including policy and bylaw changes, and receive reports on the budget and school readiness. The meeting includes a closed session for…
Arlington school board subcommittee to discuss academic integrity policy
The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss a proposed policy update, specifically PIP-4 on Academic Integrity. The meeting is open to the public but does not accept comments.
Board discusses 1% sales tax for school construction and data center tax rates
The King George County Board of Supervisors and School Board hold a joint meeting to discuss school funding and county finances. Key topics include merit raises for school staff, a 1% sales tax for school construction, and a specific tax rate for data centers. The agenda also covers capital projects and the general…
School Board Audit Committee to review draft ER report and 2026-27 audit plans
The Arlington Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting to discuss several audit-related items, including a draft ER report, updates on the financial fraud/waste/abuse line, and a revisit of the Internal Audit Charter. They will also review audit report ratings, proposed audits for 2026-2027, and an RSM risk…
Planning Commission hears two use permits and subdivision ordinance amendment
The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permit applications: one for a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane by Faith Baptist Church, and one for a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue by Shevan Sindy. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align…
Joint Schools Working Committee to discuss Medicaid, bond sales tax, legislative priorities
The Joint Schools Working Committee is meeting to discuss new business items including a Medicaid Part B presentation, a bond referendum for a 1% sales tax, and legislative priorities. The agenda includes approval of the April 30, 2026 meeting minutes. No old business is listed.
Town Council to consider adopting 2027 legislative agenda
The Colonial Beach Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2027 Legislative Agenda, which outlines state and federal funding priorities. The agenda also includes updates on sewer and wastewater treatment plant projects, a presentation from the Westmoreland County Board of…
School Board subcommittee to review policies on legal representation, advanced classes, and K-3 programs
The Arlington Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review several draft policies, including legal representation (B-3.7.30), advanced classes (I-7.2.9.31), and K-3 program changes. The meeting is open to the public, but no comments are accepted. New business items include a non-resident employee…
Norfolk School Board to vote on policy updates, financial reports, and crisis plans
The Norfolk School Board will hold a business meeting on August 19, 2026, starting with a workshop on the Advanced Studies Diploma, followed by a closed executive session for legal, personnel, and student support matters. The board will then reconvene to vote on a consent agenda that includes bills and payroll…
Waynesboro Library Board meets Aug. 18 at public library
The Waynesboro Library Board is holding a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room B of the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda contains no listed action items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.
School board to review end-of-year data, school opening prep, and code of conduct
The West Point Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, starting with a closed session for personnel matters. In open session, they will review end-of-year data, hear a report on school opening preparations, and consider several action items including the student code of conduct…
Council to discuss South Street two-way conversion and transfer station franchise
The Bedford Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Bedford Middle School project, Municipal Building HVAC repairs, changing South Street to two-way traffic between Main and Washington, and the transfer station franchise. The regular meeting will include a public hearing and consent agenda item to close…