Roanoke County School Board public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board met to approve personnel changes, financial reports, and academic calendars. The board also agreed to vote on a proposed contract for the Superintendent.
- Agreement to vote on the proposed Superintendent’s Contract
- Acceptance of a $65,169 VDOE Security Equipment Grant for camera surveillance at Glenvar Elementary School
- Approval of updates for the 2025-2026 and proposed 2026-2027 academic calendars
- Approval of the 2025-2026 annual budget calendar
- Surplus request for a 1995 New Holland 3930
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session with a closed session, then receive updates on construction projects at CTE/Glen Cove/WE Cundiff Elementary, a surplus equipment request, cell tower leasing, a $65,169 state security grant for Glenvar Elementary cameras, and proposed calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
- Closed session under Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)
- Construction updates for CTE/Glen Cove/WE Cundiff Elementary (Skanska)
- Surplus request: 1995 New Holland 3930 tractor
- Cell tower leasing discussion with proposed locations
- VDOE Security Equipment Grant: $65,169 for Glenvar Elementary cameras, total cost $85,000 with $16,292.25 local match
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting on Nov 14, 2024, starting with a closed session at 5:00 PM. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of personnel changes, financial reports, surplus requests, the Employee Extended Work Plan for 2025-26, and the 2025-2026 Registration Course Guide. The board will also recognize the VHSL 3A State Cheer Champions and other award winners.
- Approval of the Employee Extended Work Plan (EEWP) for 2025-26, which allows eligible retiring employees to work up to 80% of their contract days over five years with a $3,000 health insurance contribution.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Registration Course Guide, which includes a new Opportunity Ready Diploma Seal, a new Data Science course (RCPS Online Academy only), and a 4th year Navy NDCC course.
- Recognition of the 2024 VHSL 3A State Competition Cheer Champions from Cave Spring High School.
- Recognition of five schools (Back Creek Elementary, Cave Spring High, Fort Lewis Elementary, Hidden Valley High, Mount Pleasant Elementary) for the Virginia Board of Education Highest Achievement Award.
- Approval of surplus requests for vehicles and equipment that have reached the end of their service life.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to receive progress updates on major and minor construction projects. The board is also reviewing a proposed Employee Extended Work Plan for 2025-26 and updates to the 2025-2026 Registration Course Guide.
- Construction updates for CTE, Glen Cove Elementary, and WE Cundiff Elementary
- Proposed 2025-26 Employee Extended Work Plan including a $3,000 health insurance contribution per participant
- Request to surplus vehicles and equipment
- Proposed policy changes for Title IX and Field Trips
- 2025-2026 Registration Course Guide updates including a new Data Science course and Opportunity Ready Diploma Seal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a closed session, then a public meeting to vote on a consent agenda and action items. Key decisions include a $54,000 transfer for fundraising consulting, a $245,549.99 increase to minimum bus driver pay ($25.42/hour), and appropriation of $845,465 from the Poage Farm sale.
- Approve $54,000 transfer to Kinetic Fundraising Incorporated for Career and Technology Center campaign consulting
- Increase minimum bus driver pay to $25.42/hour, costing $245,549.99
- Appropriate $845,465 from Poage Farm sale proceeds to Major Capital Fund
- Install $20,000 irrigation system at Glenvar Middle School softball field
- Recognize Cave Spring and Hidden Valley Middle Schools as 2024 AMLE Schools of Distinction
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items, including a request to appropriate $845,465 from the sale of Poage Farm to increase the owner's contingency for the Roanoke County Career and Technology Center construction project. The board will also review proposed policy changes, preliminary year-end financial results, and state guidance on cell phone policies. No final votes are expected at this work session.
- Request to appropriate $845,465 from Poage Farm sale proceeds to the Major Capital Fund for the Career and Technology Center owner's contingency
- Proposed changes to 18 school board policies covering department heads, coordinating teachers, instructional assistants, staff leaves, and more
- Review of final VDOE guidance on cell phone policy
- Preliminary 2023-2024 year-end financial results (draft, subject to audit)
- Request to transfer $54,000 for fundraising campaign consulting with Kinetic Fundraising Incorporated
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will meet on September 19, 2024, to consider several consent agenda items including approval of school safety plans for the 2024-2025 school year, recommended policy changes, and funding for paving and playground surfacing at Burlington Elementary School. The board will also vote on the Special Education Advisory Committee executive board and a media honor roll resolution. Public hearings for agenda and non-agenda topics are scheduled.
- Approval of individual School Safety & Emergency Response plans for all schools for 2024-2025
- Recommended policy changes including electronic participation, personnel licensure, student records, and portable communication devices
- $50,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects to repave the play area and track at Burlington Elementary School
- $32,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects for poured-in-place rubber surfacing on the pre-school playground at Burlington Elementary
- Approval of Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Executive Board
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss recommended policy changes, safety plans for the 2024-2025 school year, project updates, and a review of SOL results from the previous year. The board will also convene a closed session under Virginia code.
- Recommended policy changes on electronic participation in meetings, school personnel licensure, student records, portable communication devices, maternity leave, sick bank, and professional staff contracts
- Safety plans for the 2024-2025 school year presented by Mrs. Tammy Newcomb
- Project updates from Mr. Todd Kageals
- Review of 2023-2024 SOL results and preview of new state accreditation and accountability systems
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting including a closed session, recognitions, and public comment periods. Key action items include approval of a new policy on maintaining appropriate boundaries between school staff and students, policy updates on office hours and student wellness, and selection of a delegate for the VSBA Delegate Assembly.
- New policy 5.60 on maintaining appropriate boundaries between school staff and students
- Policy updates: 3.17 Office Hours and Length of School Day, 9.16 Student Wellness
- Approval of personnel changes including supplement
- Approval of meeting minutes from July 18, August 6, and 13, 2024
- Selection of delegate and alternate for VSBA Delegate Assembly
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will vote on a new policy (6.42a) that would prohibit high school students from using personal mobile devices during class, while allowing use between classes and at lunch. The board will also consider aligning changes to policies on acceptable computer use and student conduct code.
- Approval of Policy 6.42a - Student Use of Personal Mobile Devices, prohibiting use during class for high school students
- Conforming changes to Policy 6.42 (Acceptable Computer Use), Policy 7.11 (Student Conduct Code), and Administrative Regulation 6.42dAR
- Public hearing of citizens for agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will consider approving an amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Supervisors for school construction project funding, adjusting amounts for the new CTE center and renovations of Glen Cove and Cundiff Elementary Schools. The board will also discuss policy updates, a new policy on staff-student boundaries, and possible changes to high school mobile device regulations in response to the governor's executive order.
- Approval of revised MOU with Roanoke County BOS for school construction funding (CTE center, Glen Cove and Cundiff Elementary Schools)
- Discussion of policy updates: Office Hours and Length of School Day (Policy 3.17) and Student Wellness (Policy 9.16)
- Review of new policy for maintaining appropriate boundaries between school staff and students (Policy 5.60)
- Discussion of student mobile device regulation changes at high school level, including three options
- Discussion of membership in Virginia School Boards Association
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a public meeting following a closed session. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel changes, policy updates, financial reports, and several action items. Notable items include accepting a $134,825.65 state and federal school safety and security grant for camera equipment at Hidden Valley High School, adopting QuaverMusic as the elementary music instructional resource, and a request to surplus and sell William Byrd High School cheer uniforms from 2004-2006 with proceeds going to the cheer program.
- Request to accept and appropriate $134,825.65 for the FY2024 School Safety and Security Grant for camera equipment at Hidden Valley High School
- Adoption of QuaverMusic as the elementary music instructional resource
- Request to surplus William Byrd High School cheer uniforms from 2004-2006 and appropriate proceeds to the cheer program
- Recommended policy changes to numerous school board policies and administrative regulations
- Financial reports for capital projects including minor capital, major capital, and capital maintenance funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss several information items, including adopting QuaverMusic as the elementary music instructional resource, approving the surplus of about 8,000 retired technology devices, and accepting a $134,825.65 state grant for school security cameras at Hidden Valley High School. They will also review the student mobile device policy and a proposal to change the final assessment weight to 10% of the second semester grade. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Adopt QuaverMusic as elementary music instructional resource
- Surplus ~8,000 retired technology devices; PowerHouse Recycling to handle data destruction
- Accept $134,825.65 FY2024 School Safety and Security Grant for cameras at Hidden Valley HS
- Review and discuss student mobile device policy
- Proposed policy change: final assessment weight 10% of second semester grade
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 personnel changes, financial reports, and several facility maintenance projects. The board will also consider amendments to the All In VA Plan and a land sale to the Western Virginia Water Authority.
- Approve $45,000 for William Byrd High School softball net
- Approve $20,000 for Hidden Valley High School baseball field lip repair
- Approve $65,000 for Hidden Valley High School long jump runway resurfacing
- Approve All In VA Plan amendment shifting funds for literacy curriculum and teacher stipends
- Approve sale of Poage Farm utility lot to Western Virginia Water Authority for $10
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider a revised 2024-2025 budget, presented by Mrs. Susan Peterson, as an action item. The board will also vote on personnel changes as part of the consent agenda. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and adjournment.
- Adoption of revised 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of personnel changes
- Call to order and roll call
- Adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session with action items including a new summer overnight curricular-related supplement at $300 per night and approval of funding sources for a $1.1 million employee bonus from ESSER pandemic grant funds. The board will also hear information on federal grants, a softball field net, an All In VA plan amendment, and a parking agreement with Cave Spring Baptist Church.
- New summer overnight supplement at $300/night, retroactive to June 1, 2024, estimated cost $2,000
- Employee bonus of $300 net ($464.40 gross) funded by ESSER III, General Fund, and Nutrition Fund totaling $1,100,838.37
- 2024-2025 federal grants: Title I $1,528,824.96, Title II $311,484.30, Title III $56,658.78, Title IV $108,971.72
- William Byrd High School softball net installation budgeted at $45,000 from Minor Capital Special Projects
- All In VA Plan amendment shifting funds for personnel, curriculum, and $500 teacher stipend
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a special work session to discuss capital project financial reports and several facility and property items. Staff is recommending appropriations for repairs at Hidden Valley High School, including $20,000 for a baseball field lip and $65,000 for a long jump runway resurfacing. The board will also consider options for a bus loop at the Central Office, a property subdivision for the Western Virginia Water Authority, and a subdivision of the BCAT property for Roanoke County Parks and Recreation. These items are proposed for the consent agenda at the June 20th meeting.
- $20,000 for Hidden Valley HS baseball field lip repair
- $65,000 for Hidden Valley HS long jump runway resurfacing
- Central Office bus loop options: $95,000 (west) or $35,000 (east)
- Subdivide Poage Farm property, sell utility lot to WVWA for $10
- Subdivide BCAT property for Roanoke County Parks and Recreation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to take action on naming the new CTE center and approving an attendance boundary rezoning for streets from Glen Cove to Masons Cove Elementary, Glenvar Middle, and Glenvar High. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, instructional resource adoptions, and policy changes for paid time off. Several recognitions for student and staff achievements are scheduled.
- Proposal to name new CTE center 'Roanoke County Career and Technology Center'
- Rezoning of 11 streets (e.g., Loch Haven Drive, Cove Road) to Masons Cove Elementary, Glenvar Middle, and Glenvar High for 2024-2025
- Adoption of instructional resources including AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, and K-5 Into Reading
- Policy changes replacing sick leave with paid time off (PTO) for employees with contracts of 240 or fewer days
- Approval of personnel changes and supplements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting new instructional materials, changing employee leave to paid time off, rezoning attendance boundaries for Glen Cove to Masons Cove, and entering a 25-year solar power purchase agreement for Cave Spring High School. The board will also consider declaring surplus textbooks and other items for sale or disposal.
- Adoption of new AP, German, and K-5 literacy textbooks
- Policy change from sick leave to paid time off (PTO) for most employees
- Attendance boundary rezoning of 11 streets to Masons Cove Elementary, Glenvar Middle and High
- 25-year solar power purchase agreement with Madison Energy for Cave Spring High School
- Surplus declaration for textbooks and miscellaneous items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, recognitions of state champion athletic teams, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel changes, the 2024-2025 Special Education Annual Plan, a large batch of recommended policy changes, and the Perkins V career and technical education plan. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and student advisory council, and take public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes, including supplements
- 2024-2025 Special Education Annual Plan submission to VDOE
- Recommended changes to numerous school board policies
- Approval of 2024-2025 Perkins V career and technical education plan
- Recognition of VHSL state champion teams from Northside, Glenvar, and William Byrd high schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items, including the Perkins V career and technical education plan, a capital campaign, the 2024-2025 Special Education Annual Plan, a proposed attendance boundary rezoning between Glen Cove and Masons Cove elementary schools, and a policy update on final assessments. No formal votes are scheduled; these items are for discussion and potential future action.
- Perkins V Local Plan and Budget for Career and Technical Education (2024-2025)
- Capital campaign presentation for career and technical education
- 2024-2025 Special Education Annual Plan submission to Virginia DOE
- Proposed attendance boundary rezoning: Glen Cove Elementary and Masons Cove Elementary
- Policy 6.16 update: final assessment exemptions for AP and certification tests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to take action on several items, including the 2024-2025 pay plan, a revision to the sick leave policy, and components of the annual budget such as health and dental insurance rates, student fees, and the capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes a closed session, recognitions, and a citizen hearing period.
- Approval of 2024-2025 RCPS Pay Plan
- Revision to Policy 5.12 Sick Leave: increase payout from $35/day to 25% of daily rate (min $50/day) for up to 250 days
- 2024-2025 health and dental insurance rates approval
- 2024-2025 student fee schedule approval (e.g., parking $40, summer school $400)
- 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting for its fourth budget work session to discuss the 2024-2025 annual budget. The agenda includes a presentation by Mrs. Susan Peterson and department requests for 2025. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- 2024-2025 Annual Budget Work Session 4 presentation
- 2025 Department Requests document
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting for a budget work session, the third in a series, to discuss the 2024-2025 annual budget. The agenda includes a presentation by Mrs. Susan Peterson and department requests. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- 2024-2025 Annual Budget Work Session 3 presentation
- 2024-2025 Department Requests document
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a work session with one action item: approval of personnel changes. The board will also review information items including a proposed grading regulation, paid time off payout options, surplus requests, and a prioritized list of elementary school paved play area repaving costs totaling approximately $409,425. The second annual budget work session for 2024-2025 is also on the agenda.
- Approval of personnel changes
- Review of proposed grading administrative regulation
- Surplus of 2 sets of HVHS band uniforms donated to band boosters
- Paved play area repaving costs: Fort Lewis Outer Track $11,325, Burlington Track $70,000, Bonsack Lower Play Area $72,000, Green Valley Track $80,500, Mountain View Play Area $65,150, Masons Cove Track $45,885, Burlington Play Area $7,590, Bonsack Upper Play Area $57,000
- 2024-2025 Annual Budget Work Session #2
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 school budget and consider several action items, including a solar power pilot project, summer pay rate increases for nutrition staff, and reallocating pandemic grant funds for employee bonuses. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approvals, financial reports, and recognitions.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 school budget
- Solar Power Pilot Project: RFP for Power Purchase Agreements for Cave Spring High School
- Increase summer pay rates for nutrition associates to $19.00/hr and managers to $23.00/hr
- Reallocate ~$875,000 ESSER grant lapse for employee bonus (~$250 after taxes)
- Minor capital requests: Hidden Valley High School retaining wall replacement (~$60,000) and playground mats ($4,400)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider approving a revised interim agreement with Branch Builds for renovations at W. E. Cundiff and Glen Cove Elementary schools and construction of a new CTE center. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine opening and adjournment procedures.
- Approval of revised interim agreement with Branch Builds for renovations at W. E. Cundiff and Glen Cove Elementary and new CTE center
- Agreement includes preconstruction and tree clearing services with scope of values
- Public-private education facilities and infrastructure act (PPEA) guidelines referenced
- Cost estimate, keynotes, and preliminary schedule included as exhibits
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is holding a regular meeting on February 7, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a closed session under Virginia law, followed by certification and any action from that session. No substantive public business is listed.
- 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 held a work session to discuss several administrative and capital items. Key topics included a proposed biotechnology lab school partnership, solar power pilot projects, and the first work session for the 2024-2025 annual budget.
- Authorization of a letter of support for the Virginia Western Biotechnology Lab School
- Discussion of a solar power pilot project at CSHS
- Request to surplus 1 SUV, 1 truck, and 10 buses
- Proposed $60,000 retaining wall replacement at Hidden Valley High School
- Proposed $4,400 purchase of playground mats
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Roanoke County School Board is meeting to consider action items including waiving all credit recovery fees for the 2024 summer school and Online Academy programs, funded by reallocating $95,000 from ESSER grants, and approving an interim agreement with Branch Builds for renovations at WECES and GCES and construction of a new CTE Center. The agenda also includes recognitions, citizen hearings, consent agenda items (personnel changes, surplus of ~500 technology devices, financial reports), and a closed session.
- Waive all credit recovery fees for 2024 summer school/Online Academy, reallocate $95,000 from ESSER grants
- Approve interim agreement with Branch Builds for WECES/GCES renovations and new CTE Center construction
- Surplus ~500 retired technology devices (laptops, iPads, etc.) via PowerHouse Recycling
- Approval of personnel changes including supplement
- Financial reports for October, November, December 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2002 – 2026)
The Board is conducting a reorganization meeting to elect officers and establish the 2024 meeting schedule. Staff also presented information regarding technology surpluses, solar energy pilots, and various capital improvement requests.
- Election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, and Deputy Clerk
- Proposal for a solar power pilot project at Cave Spring High School
- Request to surplus approximately 500 retired technology devices
- Estimated $140,000 for new restrooms at WBHS and Bogle Stadium
- Proposed $95,000 for paving play areas at Bonsack Elementary School