School Board Budget Work Session, Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: That the Loudoun County School Board suspend the rules in order to reconsider its vote on December 16, 2025, regarding the Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School attendance zones. · 7-2 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, Ross Svenson; Opposed: Sumera Rashid, Jon Pepper) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: Motion by Ms. Riccardi that the Loudoun County School Board revisit its original vote on December 16, 2025, in order to reconsider the vote regarding the Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones. (Minutes: “Ms. Riccardi rescinded her motion.”) · No vote (motion rescinded) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: Motion Failed: Motion by Ms. Shernoff to call the question. This requires a 2/3 vote. · 5-4-0-0 (Opposed: Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. Pepper, Dr. Rashid, Mr. Svenson; minutes: “Motion Fails”) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: Motion Failed: Motion by Mr. Svenson to amend the motion to add the phrase “, with the exception that planning zone DN05.3 should remain zoned for Dominion Trail Elementary School rather than be rezoned for Ashburn Elementary School.” · 4-5-0-0 (Opposed: Ms. Chandler, Ms. Donohue, Ms. LaBell, Ms. Riccardi, Ms. Shernoff) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: Motion Failed: Motion by Dr. Rashid that the base motion is further amended, specifically planning zones DS08.1, DS08.2, and DS08.3 should remain zoned for Madison's Trust Elementary School and not be moved to Elaine Thompson Elementary School. · 4-5-0-0 (Opposed: Ms. Chandler, Ms. Donohue, Ms. LaBell, Ms. Riccardi, Ms. Shernoff) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 4.01 Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones: That the Loudoun County School Board leave the zoning decision made on December 16, 2025, intact with no changes. · 5-4 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi; Opposed: Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Jon Pepper, Ross Svenson) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 5.01 Motion to Convene Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board Convene this closed meeting. · 9-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, Jon Pepper, Ross Svenson) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 5.02 Motion to Adjourn Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board adjourn this closed meeting. · 9-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, Jon Pepper, Ross Svenson) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 5.03 Motion to Certify Closed Meeting: That the Loudoun County School Board certify this closed meeting. · 9-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, Jon Pepper, Ross Svenson) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes
• 5.04 Motion Required by Closed Meeting: That the School Board authorize the actions and direction in the specific legal matter as discussed in closed session. · 9-0 (Approved: Kari LaBell, April Chandler, Anne Donohue, Deana Griffiths, Sumera Rashid, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, Jon Pepper, Ross Svenson) Jan 15, 2026 BoardDocs minutes

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School Board: Donohue, Chandler, Griffiths, Svenson, LaBell, Pepper, Shernoff, Rashid, Riccardi. Member-by-member votes will be listed here from the official record.

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