Jun 25, 2026 · Business Meeting (Part 3)

What was decided · How each member voted

• Approval Of The Agenda Dr. Bridges motioned to approve the agenda. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Approval Of Minutes Mr. Hansen motioned to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes of the Board as presented. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Consent agenda Dr. Wilson made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item C Final Review of Divisions Eligible to Exit a Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Board of Education: Mrs. Kilgore made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item D Final Review of Guidelines for 2026-2027 of the Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5): Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item E Final Review of Virginia Textbook and High-Quality Instructional Materials Process: Mrs. McPherson made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item F Final Review of Revisions to Guidelines for the School Construction Assistance Program for the 2024-2026 Biennium: Dr. Bridges made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item G Final Review of Virginia’s School Accreditation System Report for School Year 2025-2026: Mrs. Kilgore made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item H Final Review of Amendment IX to Virginia’s ESSA Consolidated State Plan: Dr. Bridges made a motion to approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item I First Review of Assessment and Accountability Roadmap: Proficiency Implementation Plan and School Performance and Support Framework 2026-2027 Update: Mr. Hansen made a motion to adopt items 2, 3, 4, and 5 from the item as presented to the Board on first and final review. The motion was properly seconded. Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Kilgore, and Mrs. Ashton voted yes on the motion. Dr. Bridges, Dr. Northern, Dr. Wilson, and Mr. Robinson voted no on the motion. The motion failed for lack of a majority. · Failed (see minutes for the recorded vote) Official minutes (PDF)
• Closed session Mr. Hansen made a motion to enter into a Closed Session in accordance with § 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia, under the following enumerated subsection: Subsection 8: Consultation with counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice. And that legal counsel to the Virginia Board of Education, as well staff members, whose presence would aid in this matter, participate in the closed meeting. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item I First Review of Assessment and Accountability Roadmap: Proficiency Implementation Plan and School Performance and Support Framework 2026-2027 Update: Mr. Hansen made a motion to hear item 1 from Item I on first and final review. The motion was properly seconded and carried with an eight to one majority in favor. Dr. Bridges voted no on the motion. · Carried (see minutes for the recorded vote) Official minutes (PDF)
• Item I First Review of Assessment and Accountability Roadmap: Proficiency Implementation Plan and School Performance and Support Framework 2026-2027 Update: Mr. Hansen made a motion to reject the staff recommendation on item 1 in Item I. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously with Dr. Bridges abstaining from the vote. The Board accepted items 2, 3, 4 and 5 from Item I for first review. · Carried unanimously, with an abstention recorded (see text) Official minutes (PDF)
• Item J First and Final Review of Recommendations Regarding Literary Fund Loan Applications Approval for Release of Loan Funds: Mrs. Kilgore made a motion to waive first review and approve the item as presented to the Board. The motion was properly seconded and carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)
• Item K First and Final Review of Appointments to Board of Education Advisory Committees: The Board waived first review and the motion was carried unanimously. · Carried unanimously Official minutes (PDF)

• Minutes, Jun 25, 2026 (Town Hall PDF)
• Town Hall meeting page
• VDOE Board meetings, agendas and minutes

Source: official minutes posted by VDOE on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Motion text is quoted; where the minutes give a roll call or names, it appears in the quoted text. Teacher-license cases are counted, not named.

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  Item J First and Final Review of Recommendations Regarding Literary Fund Loan Applications Approval for Release of Loan Funds (discussion near here)“that correct yes all right thank you thank you very much item j is a first and final review for recommendations regarding the literary fund loan application approval for release of loans this is one …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item C Final Review of Divisions Eligible to Exit a Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Board of Education (discussion near here)“Attachment 1 shows you the details of their application. The second for consideration is for Stafford County and a replacement of Drew Middle School with a new building to accommodate larger student …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item A Final Review to Certify a List of Qualified Persons for the Office of Division Superintendent of Schools (discussion near here)“and share votes i thank you thank you done we're on item l thank you thank you good afternoon madam president members of the board and superintendent i am calypso gilstrap executive director of the …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item I First Review of Assessment and Accountability Roadmap: Proficiency Implementation Plan and School Performance and Support Framework … (discussion near here)“the revisions you are reviewing today strengthens the alignment between these guidelines and the board's school performance and school support framework specifically it focuses on the 3e readiness …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item E Final Review of Virginia Textbook and High-Quality Instructional Materials Process (discussion near here)“Parents don't know what's going on. We kind of see our role as helping parents understand that. And then lastly, helps ensure accountability for public funds being used to support healthy, safe and …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Public comment period“over 750 public comments. That was in two different sections, and I'll talk a little bit about that in a second, and multiple reviews by subject matter experts and leadership. …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item O First Review of ABTEL’s Recommendation to Add the Praxis Assessments for Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), and Latin; Elementary Subtest … (discussion near here)“is that right? No. I'm standing in. Director Jackson, you're here. You're not Mr. Gilstrap. I'm not Mr. Gilstrap. Thank you. …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item P First Review of the 2023-2025 Biennial Approval of Education Endorsement Programs as Required by the Regulations Governing the Review and … (discussion near here)“statement be also included in the minutes of the meeting. Thanks, Dr. Bridges. Torbert, you're on. Good afternoon, President Alston, Superintendent Conway, and board members. …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Item Q First Review of Periodic Reviews of Regulations Schedule (discussion near here)“okay mr chapman item q thank you president ashton vice president hanson members of the board superintendent conway i apologize that after these long two days you've been waiting to hear this item …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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  Presentation or new topic begins“She was reading my mind because it's not just Virginia State University. It's Christopher Newport, William & Mary, George Mason, Virginia Commonwealth, James Madison, University of Lynchburg, UVA, …” (machine-transcribed; check the video)Copy link𝕏 Post

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