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- Agenda as amended (added item 7a concerning athletic equipment/purchase discussion): approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (minutes, financial reports, monthly operating bills): approved by voice vote.
- Out-of-state field trip for Blue Ridge Governor's School students (Udvar‑Hazy Center and Capitol visit): approved by voice vote.
- Supplemental appropriations totaling $799,698.98 (to record additional state funding and school improvement grants): approved by voice vote.
- School board code of conduct, governance norms and protocols (as amended during discussion): adopted by voice vote.
- Personnel actions (resignations, employment, salary adjustments, transfers, coaching appointment) presented in closed session and recommended for approval in open session: approved by voice vote following closed session certification.

Several actions were approved without a roll-call vote; the clerk later certified the closed-session vote and the board recorded the personnel approvals. Where motions were discussed during open session, staff said they will post agenda materials and updated documents on the division website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Regular Meeting - Feb. 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A concise list of formal actions taken by the board at the meeting, including approval of the amended agenda, consent agenda, an out-of-state field trip, supplemental appropriations, code of conduct adoption, and personnel actions approved in closed session.","taxTitle","ORANGE CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",38820,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6306076,"School board condemns white supremacist propaganda found at Orange County High School",159,223000,382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956&start=223&end=382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956/thumbnail_223000.jpg","/articles/6306076/Virginia/School-board-condemns-white-supremacist-propaganda-found-at-Orange-County-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306076-848805b22afa488504a9536eea017cf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003740&Signature=FoRZuDCU4u2n~e5jmipwreoPBqxuVpzQ2pUSMRlplzcACPXZj5JQAWwdxORt3KEgm4N8hnW6ENLYqktx81d0t2V-fGBr1dYoktSOqVGPPIqGRHAmsu0Ii2lKO82p-pwpDOZA2Ue92oLuvTch4LDEq3QSMm~qABj1XgGGTkPGHHDqvBdZGtcM0Sn65zA9ka~vLbhGQbPQj8PV4RG6OHdCFScEX3ceeE5HbU9S4ScWc-y3nFR53Ehr6XnhvDyZDFFla0eAw1BWTf3gf-oFDpvUfaMIZjyz6x-Aq47ytmfdBinHIid3F5LTmFkBmcj8dwLaOxnr2tJQDugtK~IV1sI4ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County School Board opened the meeting with a public statement condemning the distribution of white supremacist propaganda on a high school campus and reaffirmed the division’s commitment to a safe, nondiscriminatory learning environment.

The chair told the board that staff reported the distribution of three business cards referencing white supremacist propaganda at Orange County High School; staff removed the materials and the matter was handled in full cooperation with law enforcement. The chair said, because of the nature of the incident, limited information has been and will be released at this time. The board’s statement said it “strongly denounces the repulsive propaganda” and “firmly opposes discrimination of any kind.”

Board members did not vote on the statement; it was presented as a formal opening remark. The superintendent and staff will coordinate with law enforcement on any next steps and communicate information as appropriate while preserving investigative and privacy considerations.","The Orange County School Board issued a public statement denouncing white supremacist propaganda found at the high school and said the incident was promptly handled in cooperation with law enforcement; district staff removed the materials and the board said limited information would be released due to the nature of the matter.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6306080,"Board directs superintendent to seek higher uninsured-motorist coverage through VACOR",519,2602000,3121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956&start=2602&end=3121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956/thumbnail_2602000.jpg","/articles/6306080/Virginia/Board-directs-superintendent-to-seek-higher-uninsured-motorist-coverage-through-VACOR","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306080-88ea2a061bd3575370c6f260e2e4d6d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003740&Signature=bUFtfFRKZyrtxUnFsec0YIVrBpgEOtSB~4pLdgwomZzrkNUTJiUIH8MqXT00Wrtvh8FHTI4rVl0~jwBCJfiEDVMPeJpd0szYkynfp8U5V1ZuEAU9t3a6ShpFHXt87~KrJBZfy1~JFQFrhFmPZnal-g4mE3wA3a2PN9q1K1raxwjQeQ0nVG8zwh95iYlyHUlnDv0K9Ah2161BGBTdStqUsY007RkbKPia5E8AbUr3FwHFr4xmC4kebmgvg9VRf2OjZIWQmc~FhinG2FCqM4wids4ZVyRrK3~BqczpAjjQRX4xj6WJKw-W8BAmvZlOpT-KP90aX-IWGcfCgJCGumR69g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed a staff review of the division’s VACOR insurance policy and agreed to direct the superintendent to request an increase in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to $1 million.

Board member Miss Dawson described work she commissioned (with a volunteer insurance professional) to review current coverage. The reviewer recommended increasing uninsured/underinsured motorist limits to $1 million, which the staff estimated would raise the annual premium by roughly $4,608; prorating the change mid-policy would cost about $2,304 for the remainder of the policy year. Board members debated whether to enact the change immediately or wait until the next annual renewal; some members favored immediate action because of the low marginal cost and the protection it would provide for transported students. The board did not take a formal roll-call motion but directed the superintendent to contact VACOR and implement the increase and to carry it forward into the upcoming renewal.","Board members directed the superintendent to request an increase in the division's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to $1 million from VACOR; staff estimated the premium increase at roughly $4,608 per year and offered a prorated option to start immediately.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6306085,"Superintendent says division is pursuing purchase of used athletic equipment from Loudoun County reconstruction",439,1566000,2005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956&start=1566&end=2005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956/thumbnail_1566000.jpg","/articles/6306085/Virginia/Superintendent-says-division-is-pursuing-purchase-of-used-athletic-equipment-from-Loudoun-County-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306085-5f7d0d53b64a348426c29320ed4b268d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003740&Signature=cBrEmDdXvT~SgrLinbBQLtQHJzhR255Q7QCMfxB5m2adUOpEQ9WH35DUpVx3rOIMGqL5aI4qJt5jOEOUBUlUWMjp9StGmqOprRBllo~iXYBJqiQXhGOH-qbngJbP7jGuS145AiEv4KjH1AIgm4jq3KHI56CLVJ8p25ldPmVL8mL1VZGxhAixX6otvqYdOvTiiN8Yp0pmbm0R2qdqViy0hINcpjNMs7mIv8zsY7n~~wkJX9vfF0026IQEFtEckWCOark3ZY-i-eq7a-A8KK3jZZJoDmBdvtfLrbjKRHU44XySf7NsM3QfYE-uanAJk~W7dHJ-~zuPY8JZHt0tyQXtBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Doctor Hornick briefed the board on an opportunity to purchase athletic materials being removed from a Loudoun County high-school site as that division rebuilds its facility. Hornick said the general contractor offered equipment at what staff estimated could be roughly 10–15 cents on the dollar for items that are otherwise high-value if purchased new.

Hornick listed potential items for purchase including a full bleacher set that holds nearly 1,000 people, a scoreboard, Musco lights for field lighting, and various heights of coated chain-link fencing. Staff obtained sample pricing: the contractor suggested an asking price of about $20,000 for the bleacher set, while a vendor quoted roughly $300 per seat for new bleachers (which would place a comparable new purchase at about $300,000). Hornick said a team of four — identified in the meeting as Marty, high-school athletic director Mike Neely, master electrician Brian Crane, and grounds manager Bill Pilgerton — inspected the packaged materials onsite and reported that the components and hardware appeared complete and in good condition.

Board members discussed next steps: Hornick said staff expect a finalized itemized price list the following day and described a possible meeting with county officials and the contractor Wednesday or Thursday to review items. Board members signaled interest in pursuing the opportunity and agreed to reconvene with county staff; no formal purchase was authorized at the meeting and funding sources or Board of Supervisors approvals were discussed as potential next steps.","Orange County staff reported an opportunity to buy used bleachers, lighting, scoreboard and fencing from a Loudoun County high school demolition at steep discounts; staff visited the site and will meet county officials this week to examine a final price list.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6306090,"School board adopts revised code of conduct and governance norms after extensive edits",3583,3306000,6889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956&start=3306&end=6889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956/thumbnail_3306000.jpg","/articles/6306090/Virginia/School-board-adopts-revised-code-of-conduct-and-governance-norms-after-extensive-edits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306090-c7ed20fcdd9d7e01670227042227439f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003740&Signature=UqZWxeOKwAl1BrKHb1Rvp7WTF68HU3p0mHfBY4DXXGwM-0rcF2r-nK~SP1yA1TBkHCs1dsMk5Xc6yaqtKoRGkTbGKMO98AaeE~rDbzWbJ~A-AazpaPIp2~aeIdELJp7XOljrh~QyqKekSO0bRmQivVbicp7RBj5j1yEaIMaJfB0ZUb0GjkYGOCFRml6hhWlsIkkMiPiIFLUiBgyIqF6RACoc9QBq9fIDEXAAH-7dVM4VEPNoq6~a5bueivDcG-Q-yv0qZxh3Qo6bteOv--802YMm-imPRqkb2zBWnnS9bsNgdBh0mbbQUKSMVK-Dbz9UcucV4iyX578nj96bAjr2cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County School Board approved a revised code of conduct and governance norms after a multi-hour discussion that produced several substantive edits, including language clarifying the board’s delegation of administrative authority to the superintendent and a change to how the superintendent’s evaluation is described.

Board members debated wording throughout the document. Key changes the board adopted included: replacing “hire and support the superintendent” with language that explicitly says the board will “hire and delegate administrative authority to the superintendent”; shortening the superintendent evaluation line to “evaluate the superintendent annually” (removing a clause that read as the board directing personnel accountability actions); adding student safety alongside student achievement as the board’s priority; removing or striking several direct references to state code in places where members found them redundant; and refining communications guidance (including striking a provision that could be interpreted as authorizing multi-member email back-and-forth that might run afoul of open-meeting rules).

Board members also agreed to committee guidance favoring a minimum two-year committee term for continuity, reinforced a professional-courtesy approach for school visits (notify principal and superintendent when possible), and discussed a short-form board communication summary for the website so constituents can quickly see actions taken at each meeting. After the amendments, a board member moved to approve the document and the board adopted the governance package by voice vote.","After an extended discussion and multiple amendments, the Orange County School Board approved a consolidated code of conduct and governance norms clarifying delegation to the superintendent, communications, committee terms and board responsibilities.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6306093,"School board approves $799,699 supplemental appropriation for school improvement grants, staffing",163,1405000,1568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956&start=1405&end=1568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2442320-0877ac15d3d3ac0b73f574af8ac6f956/thumbnail_1405000.jpg","/articles/6306093/Virginia/School-board-approves-799699-supplemental-appropriation-for-school-improvement-grants-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306093-3d1912d3bd6203f91c81989d03884276/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003740&Signature=AkPBXrt5PPRfXAOivvmYWvxhunhL1EpiNB0JzuEUiU4QUo57ToOQej3ns~tyi2NLnE-HVlICJOePvKXPwme9Qy~Dc3eYy-NWUitBcETqQXCQ1vPG5FFUTMT6ZLtn4bbf5pnn3RculTnRkMPYTo7ZdJmBEOcWWCsahUhpFRc9ku43HP6O-wttMs6tga9K2HndGKXT2MJRp0iM3Zq4rW~w-HvZIQdGgxS1w39u~z5Cp1ctP4WD4GASbpNqQ~zhWWIWbRWYxVsNC0nRLZsQwge54i2uFQeVeBnrFxIVp7qOPAb7weYO~up9NQWKnZTf0QkNuMQwgpg6YFppeBACrcO3FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County School Board voted unanimously to approve a supplemental appropriation totaling $799,698.98 to account for additional state revenue and to fund school improvement grants and staffing needs.

Superintendent Doctor Hornick told the board that after the division adopted its budget last summer it received roughly $614,000 in additional state funding that was not reflected in the Munis system. He said the supplemental request also records awards of federal school improvement grants for multiple schools. Hornick said the bulk of the funds will be used for salaries — in particular for permanent substitute positions — and for professional development tied to literacy (the Virginia Literacy Act and related reading programming) and math instruction, plus instructional materials. He described the grants as targeted to schools that did not meet federal benchmarks and noted the way connected primary/elementary campuses affect accountability designations.

Board members moved and seconded the supplemental appropriation and approved it by voice vote. The motion as presented in the meeting materials asked the board to increase both revenue and expense budgets by $799,698.98. No roll-call of individual yes/no votes was taken; the clerk certified the meeting’s actions later in the session.

The appropriation will be added to the division’s budget and incorporated in upcoming financial reports; Hornick said staff will return with any required next steps to record the funds formally in the accounting system.","The Orange County School Board unanimously approved a $799,698.98 supplemental appropriation to record unexpected state funding and to fund school improvement grants, with much of the money earmarked for salaries, permanent substitute positions, professional development and literacy and math instruction.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Orange County School Board actions and outcomes

School board condemns white supremacist propaganda found at Orange County High School

Board directs superintendent to seek higher uninsured-motorist coverage through VACOR

Superintendent says division is pursuing purchase of used athletic equipment from Loudoun County reconstruction

School board adopts revised code of conduct and governance norms after extensive edits

School board approves $799,699 supplemental appropriation for school improvement grants, staffing