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Dr. Bolling said he reviewed state data from Build-A-Table dating to 2006 and noted that Clark County Public Schools ranked 57th out of 131 divisions overall in 2024, placing the division in the upper half of Virginia school divisions. He summarized long-term variation, saying the division’s rankings have ranged historically from roughly 30th to 70th in the state and that targeted review helps identify areas for improvement.

The superintendent broke down performance by subject and subgroups. He said the division’s strengths in 2024 included writing (28th of 31) and history (27th of 31) while mathematics (75th of 31) and science (59th of 31) were relatively lower-ranked for the overall population. He noted grade-level results and said the division would provide brief data updates at future meetings, including literacy-plan information tied to the Virginia Literacy Act.

At the meeting the board recognized Tessa Fosha, whose world geography students produced strong pass rates that placed Clark County Public Schools fourth among 31 divisions, and Rachel Crawford, whose world history II results topped the state. Both teachers received certificates and spoke briefly, thanking colleagues and students.

Earlier in the meeting the board honored former Clark County High School wrestling coach John VanSise, who retired after 24 seasons and was named a 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame honoree. VanSise thanked the board and reflected on his career; board members praised his contributions to students and the community.

Dr. Bolling requested future brief data updates on the Virginia Literacy Act and literacy plans and asked the board if they had questions; none were raised.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clarke County Public Schools School Board Meeting 02/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Bolling presented a longitudinal review of state SOL pass-rate rankings and recognized two high-school teachers and longtime wrestling coach John VanSise for recent honors.","taxTitle","CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",60767,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6305714,"Board convenes closed session on personnel and accepts personnel agenda on return",3836,3930000,7766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976&start=3930&end=7766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976/thumbnail_3930000.jpg","/articles/6305714/Virginia/Board-convenes-closed-session-on-personnel-and-accepts-personnel-agenda-on-return","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305714-c45f0ffe4841bac1feb394aec59e44e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196358&Signature=TKnrXzE2J78r1PRQ4GlDp64DfrTy0UfTyOHRHbavSa2feDniZfOqrqURHoPaVCs-pTa37DJ1dClj4ZI4Pt1BMMMAzvmMW6XvBQrbIuicz3HL~4hspajRm1EmNvQ-KfmRtJKy8Ye432NJtIcmQtWK8g6MSla0lY74eL~j3repXqx0hsJHniZlA7ax51PvFStZGjYdOdBy807leYdP6ff6Gb8V3yurd0gjbNwsvjJ6Vd9WnViDTz-yEO0jmow10~JSPGftvV83RgBlFngFE7YdQ95iY4NC~h1JoJapSkpU8T43F77BUBWZQYo3EB9QlttJi8biweR6a1RR4Gf8S4UbPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clark County School Board convened a closed session to discuss personnel matters and later accepted personnel actions after returning to open session.

Board President made a motion to go into closed session to discuss appointments, resignations and a teacher’s performance under the Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(1). The board left for a closed session with an estimated duration of 30 minutes.

After reconvening in open session the board completed the required certification under Code of Virginia §2.2-3712(D). A motion to accept the personnel agenda passed on a unanimous voice vote, 5–0; the board did not provide further public details about the individual personnel actions during the meeting.","The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Virginia law and, after reconvening, accepted the personnel agenda.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6305719,"Board approves policy changes giving five floating holidays to 12‑month staff; tuition-reimbursement recovery clarified",354,3677000,4031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976&start=3677&end=4031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976/thumbnail_3677000.jpg","/articles/6305719/Virginia/Board-approves-policy-changes-giving-five-floating-holidays-to-12month-staff-tuition-reimbursement-recovery-clarified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305719-0c4afdee2a75e7f6b5d74d163d826297/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196358&Signature=epNsJJXE~pb2P8lFF-X34NjmtUpPlb8KdZt4bT74J9d1Vlks142PZPXAzpHo~fCymTQ1jv9zFCrUWQpT1aq7kz1jMFzs4u23YGF80ttSeI7lw4xJXdN0Cix5QO61I8ETmLWO-RsF52hm6lpg2GsVjHIyliMIW5BuAUXCXvXPlss-F1zJirRy4Uc3jIqvqNKFT6JyDnpic5lMQ8aCNje~MAOe8vhqv2gpY3VjeYjNSmDvi8~QAwl9kg6yi~mY7QlyNdD~JhrEpY6U13iQoaxaH9sUX5PPLr-CpfcnlRbaSmNgG1quZFq0dY8kjO4DytwM8p6xvaI~YUkHZGufthNjIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clark County School Board approved three personnel policy changes on first and second reading at its February meeting that together add five floating holidays for 12-month employees and update the district’s tuition-reimbursement recovery procedures.

Board members and staff explained the two holiday-related policy revisions were designed to reduce the number of in‑building days for 10‑ and 11‑month employees to 190, while recognizing 12‑month employees work different schedules. The revised policy grants five floating holidays to 12‑month employees rather than adding annual or personal days; staff said floating holidays do not accrue or carry monetary value at year-end and therefore avoid creating a future payout liability.

Dr. Bolling said floating holidays are commonly used to give 12‑month employees choice over which breaks to take without increasing annual leave balances. Board members discussed variations across districts and the practical reasons for using floating holidays to address two different 12‑month contract lengths (240 and 247 days) within the division.

A separate policy amendment clarifies that, when an employee owes tuition-reimbursement money to the division, the division may recover those funds from the employee’s final paycheck using established forms reviewed by the division’s attorneys. The board approved all three policies by unanimous voice vote, 5–0.

Board materials indicated attorneys reviewed the tuition-reimbursement language and required forms before the policy change was presented to the board.","The board approved three interrelated policies on holidays and tuition reimbursement, adding five floating holidays for 12-month employees and allowing the division to recoup tuition-reimbursement costs from final paychecks when employees owe funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6305724,"School board approves 2025–26 calendar with earlier August start and 190-day teacher schedule",445,2551000,2996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976&start=2551&end=2996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6305724/Virginia/School-board-approves-202526-calendar-with-earlier-August-start-and-190-day-teacher-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305724-e605c8e2edde0dbc731b069c394255fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196358&Signature=aNdwAQ0w8dCHbdRscGYnIaR0L-zIkQ16bEJjDITGEnrp~DqR5XGqcDWxlMF4DX~32vgbgqBRjMV1qkklLHp8FpVFGiBwTDQChMEU~en31Fh-bpnvYfxifrNXNjQ-~SY38dDcMD68YnLYDYLvvPOiyqRdK~eak3TZP4TTTHre~F9z0~a0-TlUm4dGtQ9VYWVpE0vc9fr2sEi3-AERPFX9MyyK44z2EHX3ydd72j5fHBxUsvlhC6~oTn7VAQhI0t9C~KRa8Yio-g-WGzNVyW-YwNod6aUnsrDbXAjjalYz2Fx2thOY8gOkeoDgrR8LJakOnJieJEhjzjFlC0z1zYE~fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clark County School Board approved the 2025–26 academic calendar (draft 1) at its February meeting, selecting the option preferred by 73% of surveyed staff.

Dr. Bolling presented two draft calendars differing mainly in the student start date and in a proposed four-day employee weekend for most staff in February. He told the board both calendars reduced on-site teacher days from 195 this year to 190 next year while recognizing teachers perform additional planning and grading offsite; the division intends to treat days beyond 190 and up to the 200‑day contract as awarded time for planning and grading. Dr. Bolling said both calendars include 76 student days, 14 workdays, and three additional workdays for new employees, resulting in 193 workdays for new staff.

Board members said they had discussed the matter at prior meetings and that draft 1 aligned with staff survey preferences. A motion to approve draft 1 carried on a unanimous voice vote, 5–0.

Dr. Bolling said staff would follow up with elementary principals to explore options to increase elementary teachers’ planning time during the school day; he noted the division has used unscheduled remote learning days in the past but that state guidance indicates meal-service continuation is a recommended best practice rather than a requirement for remote instruction days.

The board approved the calendar to finalize planning for FY26 instructional scheduling.","Clark County School Board approved draft 1 of the 2025–26 academic calendar, adopting a start date in early August and a 190-day teacher work year while preserving additional workdays for new employees.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6305729,"Clark County school board approves FY26 operating, capital and food-service budgets",549,3001000,3550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976&start=3001&end=3550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443905-dc2d9bf56b17cae6dae03c66949d4976/thumbnail_3001000.jpg","/articles/6305729/Virginia/Clark-County-school-board-approves-FY26-operating-capital-and-food-service-budgets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305729-1f2de24274f660132f77ed0066634e30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196358&Signature=WihVsZBk2nPydJdmgDA3~nSdSbaReMxQPVa38yhGFCVW6mYQfeYaqLOK6MMQ3jOKnYCt9B1AP54J3cbeAA-i6JcsINljlO5G8hcD8XCaubZ2VmKCAMjWKY8YMH9da3uJ~HVpvaJpg2ai8dz2wz~d~T6aYQkMRqdDqgcx3rlhFJynxo53-u0~FU8RB2diYSRxrFZocn0T3c8U3Ht2DH-NK9S7t5QXKu7iWgf~94jrbSdF9EIKgKWtkC70f0DgLVI23vSG7mVajumbpxLF5o5Ac~sFmJdmqyRmYtjVgD8aikz3snTamVKMgXApvyoUoAlLhF7p5pYKMk2s~pQVaqWgQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clark County School Board unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 operating, capital and food-service budgets at its February meeting, following staff updates on state funding, insurance costs and equipment needs.

Superintendent Dr. Bolling told the board that a recently passed General Assembly budget preserved previously expected increases for special education and support-capacity changes and that an estimated additional state allotment of about $292,000 remained in play. He said the division also learned its employee health-insurance renewal would be a 0% increase, allowing staff to remove roughly $301,000 from earlier budget estimates; a separate $30,000 rise in workers’ compensation costs reduced the net insurance savings to about $270,000. Dr. Bolling said the combination of state funds and insurance savings would likely yield close to $300,000 for the division if the state budget is finalized as expected.

The superintendent also reported the conference budget included a one-time $1,000 educator bonus that districts could distribute, although timing and distribution details are set by the state and would not affect the school division’s FY26 recurring base budget. Board members and staff discussed the timing for any bonus payments; Dr. Bolling said bonuses in the conference budget must be paid on or before June 1, 2025.

The board heard that the capital committee identified $135,000 of savings that would allow the division to purchase one of two planned replacement buses this year. Dr. Bolling said the division increased its requested general-fund tax support by $1,263,000 in the proposed budget with a planned 4% employee raise and the addition of new positions totalling $264,747 in recurring costs.

Board member comments thanked staff for negotiating the insurance renewal and for identifying capital savings that enabled the bus purchase. The motion to approve the FY26 operating, capital and food-service budgets passed on a unanimous voice vote, 5–0.

Looking ahead, Dr. Bolling said the division must still present the budget to the Board of Supervisors at an upcoming meeting and monitor final action by the governor.","The Clark County School Board voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2026 operating, capital and food-service budgets after staff reported updated state revenue estimates, a zero percent health-insurance increase and a plan to purchase a school bus.","actionData","errors"]

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