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Loudoun County · School Board
4th Tuesday School Board Meeting, Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024
School Board meeting · video 5h 38m
What was decided · How each member voted
- 1.02 Remote Participation: That Ms. LaBell’s request to participate remotely using a medical exemption be granted. · 5-0 (Approved: April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 3.01–3.07 Items 3.01–3.07 (adopted together): That the Loudoun County School Board Adopt the June 25, 2024, Consent Agenda. · 6-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 5.01 Motion to Convene Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board Convene this closed meeting. · 6-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 5.02 Motion to Adjourn Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board adjourn this closed meeting. · 6-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 5.03 Motion to Certify Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board certify this closed meeting. · 6-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 5.04 Motion Required by Closed Meeting: That the board authorize the execution of documents necessary and appropriate pertaining to the student matter as considered and discussed in a closed meeting. · 6-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Deana Griffiths, Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.01 Finance & Operations Committee: Authorization for School Board Chair to Sign Land Development and/or Easement Documents Related to Banneker ES: That the Loudoun County School Board authorize the School Board Chair to sign all site land development documents/easements required to be executed by the School Board for the delivery of the Banneker ES Renovation and Addition when such documents have been approved as to form by Division Counsel. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.02 Finance & Operations Committee: FY24 Supplemental Request for Self-Insurance Funds: That the Loudoun County School Board approve a supplemental budget increase of $12,000,000 for the Health Self Insurance Fund and use of fund balance in the same amount. Further, that the Loudoun County School Board recommends a supplemental budget increase of $160,000 to the Short Term Disability Fund. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.03 Finance & Operations Committee: I21331 Milk and Related Items, Renewal: That the Loudoun County School Board awards IFB #I21331 Milk and Related Items to Dairy Maid Dairy for the period August 1, 2024 through July, 31, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.04 Finance & Operations Committee: RFP #R22283 Property and Casualty Insurance Program, Renewal: That the Loudoun County School Board renews RFP #R22283 Property and Casualty Insurance Program effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to VACoRP. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.05 Finance & Operations Committee: R23261 Fresh Produce, Renewal: That the Loudoun County School Board awards RFP #R23261 Fresh Produce effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.06 Finance & Operations Committee: R23263 Ice Cream, Renewal: That the Loudoun County School Board renews RFP #R23263 Ice Cream to Garber’s Ice Cream Co., Inc. from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.07 Finance & Operations Committee: RFP #R24266 Lease/Purchase Financing of Vehicles and Equipment: That the Loudoun County School Board adopt the Resolution approving a lease with an option to purchase an agreement not to exceed $10,000,000 with TD Equipment Finance, Inc, for the purchase of vehicles and equipment for technology. This School Board adoption is subject to the approval of all lease/purchase financing documents by retained bond counsel and Division Counsel. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.08 Finance & Operations Committee: R23267 Groceries, Renewal: That the Loudoun County School Board renews RFP #R23267 Groceries to Sysco USA III, LLC effective from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.09 Finance & Operations Committee: IFB #I24332 Cafeteria Paper Supplies: That the Loudoun County School Board awards IFB #I24332 Cafeteria Paper Supplies to Riverside Paper Supply effective August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.10 Student Behavior and Accountability Committee: Review Policy 8655, Student Personal Device Use: That the Loudoun County School Board approves revised Policy 8655, Student Personal Device Use as amended. · 6-1 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Opposed: Linda Deans; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.11 Department of Business and Financial Services: FY25 Budget Supplemental Resulting from Final FY25 State Adopted Budget: That the Loudoun County School Board request the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors appropriate $2,078,012 (two million, seventy-eight thousand, and twelve dollars) to the School Operating Fund with funding from appropriated state revenues. · 6-1 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Opposed: Deana Griffiths; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda MansfieldSubject) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.12 Specialized Programs & Centers Committee: Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA) Application and Renewal Agreement: That the Loudoun County School Board review, approve and sign the Charter School Renewal Agreement between Loudoun County School Board and Hillsboro Charter Academy, as recommended by the Special Programs & Centers Committee and including the June 20, 2024 staff-recommended changes. · 6-1 (Approved: Kari LaBell, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Opposed: April Chandler; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.13 Specialized Programs & Centers Committee: Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA) and Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) Technology and Support Services Annual Agreements: That the Loudoun County School Board review, approve, and sign the HCA and MCCS Technology and Support Services agreements. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.14 Department of Academics: 2024-2025 Consolidated Grant Application: That the Loudoun County School Board approve the 2024-2025 Consolidated Grant Application for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as Amended by ESSA · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 12.15 Department of Teaching and Learning: Head Start Annual Training and Report and Annual Grant Application: That the Loudoun County School Board review, approve, and sign the Head Start Annual Training and Report and the Head Start Grant Application for Funding Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. · 7-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
- 13.09 Legislative, Audit & Policy Committee: Collective Bargaining: Motion Fails: Motion to suspend the rules. · 4-3 (Approved: April Chandler, Linda Deans, Anne Donohue, Sumera Rashid; Opposed: Kari LaBell, Deana Griffiths, Lauren Shernoff; Not Present at Vote: Arben Istrefi, Melinda Mansfield) Jun 25, 2024 BoardDocs minutes
School Board: Donohue, Chandler, Griffiths, Svenson, LaBell, Pepper, Shernoff, Rashid, Riccardi. Member-by-member votes will be listed here from the official record.
Moments worth watching
- 00:01:04
Meeting called to order. Post
- 02:10:24
Item 9.02 Department of School Leadership - Middle School Intramural 7 on 7 Soccer Recognition. Post
- 03:31:44
Item 12.01 Finance & Operations Committee: Authorization for School Board Chair to Sign Land Development…. Post
- 05:37:37
Adjournment. Post
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On the agenda
Items as listed by the county, with staff reports. Not results.
Agenda items as published (BoardDocs)
Listed as published; these are agenda items, not results.
- 1.01Attendance
- 1.02Remote Participation
- 2.01Disclosures
- 3.01Minutes of the June 3, 2024, Special School Board Meeting - Closed Session Only
- 3.02Minutes of the June 11, 2024, School Board Retreat
- 3.03Minutes of the June 11, 2024, 2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting
- 3.04Personnel Actions
- 3.05Department of Academics: Hillsboro Community Charter School (HCA) Revised 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
- 3.06Specialized Programs & Centers Committee: Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) Revised 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
- 3.07School Board Advisory Committee Membership
- 4.01Legislative, Audit & Policy Committee: FY25 Audit Plan
- 5.01Motion to Convene Closed Meeting
- 5.02Motion to Adjourn Closed Meeting
- 5.03Motion to Certify Closed Meeting
- 5.04Motion Required by Closed Meeting
- 6.01The School Board will recess for dinner and reconvene at 6:30 p.m.
- 8.01Pledge Leader: VHSL Spring Student Athletes
- 9.01Office of the Superintendent - Megan Tucker - A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year
- 9.02Department of School Leadership - Middle School Intramural 7 on 7 Soccer Recognition
- 9.03Department of School Leadership - VHSL Spring Athletics Recognition
- 10.01Superintendent's Report
- 11.01Procedures for Public Comment
- 12.01Finance & Operations Committee: Authorization for School Board Chair to Sign Land Development and/or Easement Documents Related to Banneker ES
- 12.02Finance & Operations Committee: FY24 Supplemental Request for Self-Insurance Funds
- 12.03Finance & Operations Committee: I21331 Milk and Related Items, Renewal
- 12.04Finance & Operations Committee: RFP #R22283 Property and Casualty Insurance Program, Renewal
- 12.05Finance & Operations Committee: R23261 Fresh Produce, Renewal
- 12.06Finance & Operations Committee: R23263 Ice Cream, Renewal
- 12.07Finance & Operations Committee: RFP #R24266 Lease/Purchase Financing of Vehicles and Equipment
- 12.08Finance & Operations Committee: R23267 Groceries, Renewal
- 12.09Finance & Operations Committee: IFB #I24332 Cafeteria Paper Supplies
- 12.10Student Behavior and Accountability Committee: Review Policy 8655, Student Personal Device Use
- 12.11Department of Business and Financial Services: FY25 Budget Supplemental Resulting from Final FY25 State Adopted Budget
- 12.12Specialized Programs & Centers Committee: Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA) Application and Renewal Agreement
- 12.14Department of Academics: 2024-2025 Consolidated Grant Application
- 12.15Department of Teaching and Learning: Head Start Annual Training and Report and Annual Grant Application
- 13.02Human Resources & Talent Development (HRTD) Committee: Revisions to Policy 7650, Licensed Staff Contracts
- 13.03Human Resources & Talent Development (HRTD) Committee: Revisions to Policy 7724, Public Service
- 13.04Human Resources & Talent Development (HRTD) Committee: Revisions to Policy 7730, Religious Accommodation
- 13.06Student Services Committee: New Policy 6640, Emergency First Aid, CPR, AED and Diabetes Management Trained and Certified Personnel