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Roanoke County School Board Meeting

The Roanoke County School Board will review several financial reports and requests for equipment surplus. The board is asked to approve state grant awards and local matching funds for security equipment and instructional planning.

• Appropriation of $412,500 for state grants and a $62,500 local match for security equipment at Mount Pleasant Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, and Northside Middle
• Approval of $50,000 for a Targeted Extended/Enriched School Year planning grant
• Approval of $50,000 for a School Division of Innovation (SDI) Planning Grant
• Request to surplus music department equipment and BCAT instructional items
• Approval of long-term facility use contracts for YMCA and Child Evangelism Fellowship

Roanoke County School Board Work Session

The Roanoke County School Board holds a work session on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Members will hear construction updates on RCCTC and consider approving surplus equipment, facility use contracts, and several June 30, 2026 financial reports. The board will also vote on accepting four state grants totaling $350,000 plus a $62,500 local match for school security equipment. No public hearings or rezoning items are on this agenda.

• 2026 School Security Equipment Grant: $250,000 for security equipment at Mount Pleasant Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, and Northside Middle, requiring a $62,500 local match from Minor Capital Projects Special Projects
• Targeted Extended/Enriched School Year and Year-Round School Planning Grant: $50,000 for a six-week summer learning program in reading and math
• School Division of Innovation (SDI) Planning Grant: $50,000 for a student-centered learning plan
• Student Activity Fund audit for year ended June 30, 2026: approximately $7.2 million in receipts, $6.7 million in disbursements, $3.8 million in ending cash and investments, unmodified opinion from Brown Edwards & Company, LLP
• Long-term use of facilities contracts with Child Evangelism Fellowship and YMCA; surplus of music department equipment and BCAT instructional items

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board conducted a public hearing regarding the district's 2026-2032 Strategic Plan. The board also approved personnel changes, financial reports, and the release of several students from compulsory attendance.

• Public hearing for the Roanoke County Public Schools 2026-2032 Strategic Plan
• Approval of personnel changes and supplements
• Approval of financial reports for May 31, 2026
• Request to surplus approximately 4,000 retired technology devices via PowerHouse Recycling
• Approval of VSBA Media Honor Roll nominations for Megan Mangrum, Debbie Adams, and RVTV staff

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to receive information on construction projects and academic performance. The board will review safety plans, facility contracts, and a request to surplus retired technology equipment.

• Construction progress reviews for WECES, GCES, and RCCTC with Skanska
• Request to surplus approximately 4,000 retired technology devices via PowerHouse Recycling
• Review of 2025-2026 SOL results, ranking #8 in math and #11 in reading
• Proposed facility contracts for Bricks 4 Kidz and Good News Club
• Review of RCPS Safety Emergency Plans and Safety Audits

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The School Board approved a revised annual budget and pay plan for 2026-2027 based on final state funding estimates. The board also authorized funds for facility repairs and updated policies regarding student records and gifted education.

• Approval of the Revised 2026-2027 Annual Budget and RCPS Pay Plan
• Appropriation of approximately $500,000.00 for HVAC replacement at Glenvar Middle School
• Updates to the Local Plan for the Gifted, including a new identification process and rolling screening
• Policy updates to Student Records (Policy 7.09) and School Nutrition Management Procedures (9.14AR)
• Approval to release students #RE2026-2027-004 thru 009 from compulsory attendance

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss construction updates, policy revisions, and budget adjustments. Staff will present a final revision to the FY2026-2027 Annual Budget based on state funding estimates and revenue projections.

• Proposed $500,000 appropriation for HVAC replacement at Glenvar Middle School
• Review of construction progress at WECES, GCES, and RCCTC
• Proposed updates to the Local Plan for the Gifted, including a new identification process
• Review of policy updates regarding student records and school nutrition management
• Presentation of the final revision to the FY2026-2027 Annual Budget

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session for a student matter, recognitions of state champion athletes, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a $70,000 replacement of non-functional bleachers at William Byrd High School and a memorandum of understanding with Cave Spring Baptist Church for parking liability. The board will also introduce new administrators for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approve $70,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects to replace William Byrd High School main gym bleachers
• Approve MOU with Cave Spring Baptist Church to add church as additional insured for parking lot use during school events
• Approve personnel changes, including supplements
• Approve surplus of World Geography instructional materials
• Recognize state champion athletes from Northside and Cave Spring High Schools

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board approved personnel changes and received information on major construction projects, a youth risk behavior survey, a parking agreement with Cave Spring Baptist Church, and a $70,000 bleacher replacement at William Byrd High School. The board also discussed long-term facility use contracts, surplus instructional materials, and signature authority in the superintendent's absence.

• Approved personnel changes including coaches
• Construction updates for RCCTC, WECES, and GCES presented by Skanska
• Memorandum of Understanding with Cave Spring Baptist Church for parking lot use
• $70,000 appropriation from Minor Capital Special Projects for WBHS main gym bleacher replacement
• Approval of RCPS Administrative Organizational Plan 2026-2027

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board voted to long-term suspend a student after a closed session, approved a consent agenda including $10,000 for a storm-damaged scoreboard at Bogle Field and $20,000 for fencing at William Byrd High School practice fields, and recognized a DECA finalist. The meeting also included policy updates and financial reports.

• Long-term suspension of student #EX2025-2026-018 after closed session
• $10,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects for Bogle Field scoreboard replacement (storm damage)
• $20,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects for William Byrd High School practice field perimeter fencing
• Approval of personnel changes and supplements
• Recognition of Alan Lam (Northside High) for 6th place at DECA International Career Development Conference

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board will receive updates on three major construction projects (RCCTC, WECES, GCES) and a solar energy proposal for RCCTC. Staff will present a $67,414 request to replace a storm-damaged scoreboard at Bogle Field and a $20,000 request for fencing at William Byrd High School practice fields. The board will also review a large slate of recommended policy updates and federal Title grant allocations for 2026-2027.

• Major construction project updates for RCCTC, WECES, and GCES with Skanska present
• Rooftop solar energy array proposal for RCCTC to reduce operating costs; vendor selected from 9 proposals
• $67,414 request from Minor Capital Special Projects to replace Bogle Field scoreboard destroyed by storm on May 20, 2026
• $20,000 request to fence William Byrd High School practice fields after unauthorized e-dirt bike use
• 2026-2027 federal Title grants: Title I $1,766,498.65, Title II $311,854.02, Title III $66,368.41, Title IV $125,630.00

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The Roanoke County School Board held a closed session to discuss a student investigation, a student matter, and confidential personnel performance. After the closed session, the board voted to allow a student to return to their base school under a re-entry contract. The public meeting portion includes recognitions of student achievements and a consent agenda with personnel changes.

• Closed session held under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) and (A)(1) for student and personnel matters
• Board voted to allow student #EX2025-2026-016 to return to base school under a re-entry contract
• Consent agenda includes approval of personnel changes, supplements, and minutes from prior meetings
• Recognition of Hidden Valley High School for VBODA Honor Band and VMEA Blue Ribbon Award
• Recognition of Glenvar High School Boys Swim Team as 2026 VHSL Class 2 State Champions

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board held a work session and voted to authorize the superintendent to execute the sale of a property at Cave Spring Middle School and request the Board of Supervisors appropriate the proceeds for major capital projects. The board also approved personnel changes and supplements, and received updates on major construction projects at W.E. Cundiff Elementary, Glen Cove Elementary, and the Roanoke County Career and Technology Center. A proposal to spend $15,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects to install room numbers on exterior windows of all elementary schools was discussed.

• Authorized sale of Cave Spring Middle School parcel (Tax IDs 86.12-2-10 and 86.12-2-11) with proceeds for major capital projects
• Approved personnel changes, including supplements for coaches
• Received updates on major construction at W.E. Cundiff Elementary, Glen Cove Elementary, and Roanoke County Career and Technology Center
• Discussed $15,000 appropriation for exterior window room numbers at all elementary schools for safety
• Reviewed recommended policy updates covering dozens of policies for consent agenda at May 21 meeting

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board held a special meeting on April 20, 2026, to address procedural and personnel matters. The board approved Brent Hudson’s remote participation due to a family emergency and adopted a consent agenda including personnel changes and supplements.

• Approved Brent Hudson’s remote participation via electronic vote (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including personnel changes and supplements

RCPS Prior meetings

The School Board voted to expel student #EX2025-2026-015 following a closed session. The board also approved the 2026-2027 Special Education Annual Plan and the Perkins V Plan for career and technical education.

• Expulsion of student #EX2025-2026-015
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Special Education Annual Plan
• Approval of the 2026-27FY Perkins V Plan for Career and Technical Education
• Approval of personnel changes and support personnel contract list
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget amendment for a $1,500 employee bonus per Chapter 7

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The Roanoke County School Board held a closed session to discuss a student matter under Virginia law, then voted to suspend student #EX2025-2026-013 for 364 days and place them in alternative education starting the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and minutes from prior meetings, and recognized student athletes and educators for achievements.

• Student #EX2025-2026-013 long-term suspended for 364 days and placed in alternative education
• Consent agenda approved including personnel changes and supplements for substitutes and coaches
• Green Valley Elementary recognized as a STEM School of Excellence
• Glen Cove Elementary received Exemplary Literacy Award from Virginia State Literacy Association
• Northside High School student Carson Davis recognized as back-to-back VHSL Class 3 indoor track pole vault champion

RCPS Prior meetings

The Board is reviewing the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget and three different salary raise options. The session also includes presentations on special education planning and requests for grant funding and employee bonuses.

• Presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2026-2027
• Proposed $1,500 bonus per employee with a requested Grant Fund budget increase of $1,509,502
• Request to accept $6,930 from the VDOE for AP, IB, and Cambridge exam fee reductions
• Presentation of the 2026-2027 Special Education Annual Plan
• Review of three priority list options for employee raises (3.5%, 4.0%, and 4.5%)

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board held its third budget work session for fiscal year 2026-2027, reviewing the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget. This was an information-only session with no formal decisions made.

• Third Annual Budget Work Session #3 for 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Presentation of Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board will consider several information items at its March 3, 2026 work session, including a $71,020 transfer from Human Resources to Facilities and Operations, acceptance of $69,501.68 in donations for student meal debt, and a $17,200 minor capital request for new choral risers at Glenvar High School. The board also approved a consent agenda that included personnel changes.

• Transfer $71,020 from Human Resources to Facilities and Operations for custodial overbudget
• Accept $69,501.68 in donations to pay outstanding student meal debt balances
• Appropriate $17,200 from Minor Capital Special Projects to replace choral risers at Glenvar High School
• Surplus BCAT equipment not needed for new RCCTC
• Update on 2026-2032 Division Strategic Plan format and planning

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board is holding its second budget work session to discuss the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes discussions on employee compensation and benefits. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board met on Feb. 19, 2026, and conducted closed-session discussions before reconvening for public business. The board approved placing a student in an alternative education program under a superintendent-developed contract and accepted two awards totaling $27,300 for teacher appreciation and middle school math initiatives.

• Student #2025-2026-011 placed in alternative education program under contract
• $12,500 in donations for teacher picnic areas at five Vinton schools
• $14,800 Virginia Department of Education Mathematics Acceleration grant
• Recognition of Nate Buck as 2026 National YoungArts Award winner in Visual Arts
• Public hearing held on the 2026-2027 Annual Budget

RCPS Prior meetings

The Roanoke County School Board work session includes a closed session for legal matters, a consent agenda, and information items. Key discussions cover major construction updates, calendar changes, acceptance of grants and donations, and a committee report on student random drug testing.

• Closed session for legal consultation and probable litigation
• Construction updates for WE Cundiff Elementary, Glen Cove Elementary, and Career and Technology Center
• Calendar changes: move early dismissal from April 22 to April 21; adjust 2026-2027 calendar to meet 200 workdays
• Accept $27,300 in awards: $12,500 for Vinton teacher picnic areas, $14,800 VDOE Math Acceleration Grant
• Student Random Drug Testing committee report and recommendations

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The board is meeting for the first annual budget work session for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Discussions will cover state revenue projections, the division priority list, and long-term financial planning.

• 2026-2027 Budget Work Session #1

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The Roanoke County School Board voted to expel a student (case #EX2025-2026-010) in closed session and approved a $250,000 softball field at William Byrd Middle School. The board also recognized a Glenvar High School student for musical honors and accepted financial reports for October and November 2025.

• Expulsion of student #EX2025-2026-010 (vote 4-0-1, Ryan White abstaining)
• Approval of $250,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects for a softball field at William Byrd Middle School
• Recognition of Glenvar High School senior Nick Fraticelli for VMEA Senior Honors Choir selection
• Approval to cancel the engineering services contract for HVHS tennis courts
• Acceptance of financial reports for October and November 2025

RCPS Prior meetings

The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect its officers and establish the 2026 meeting calendar. The board also received progress updates on construction projects and a review of the budget development process.

• Election of Shelley Clemons as School Board Chair
• Election of Brent Hudson as School Board Vice Chair
• Appointment of Edie York as Clerk and Dr. Jamie Soltis as Deputy Clerk
• Construction progress reviews for WE Cundiff Elementary, Glen Cove Elementary, and Roanoke County Career and Technology Center
• Review of the general budget development process