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Major board actions and votes at a glance

- Health insurance renewal: The board voted to pursue and execute a renewal agreement with the Local Choice health benefits plan beginning July 1, 2025, based on a renewal proposal that reflects a 12% increase over the 2024–25 contract. The board discussed options for seeking multiple bids in future budget cycles and asked staff to follow up with the district’s broker on network and procurement details.

- Fentanyl education grant: The board accepted a $4,000 activation grant from the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) to implement the VFHY Dangers of Fentanyl lesson for high‑school students and to train staff. Board members asked staff to confirm delivery details and whether counselors or other staff will deliver the lesson and to explore extending materials to middle school if additional funding is available.

- Drafting lab device refresh (purchase order): The board approved a purchase order of $52,500 for new drafting lab PCs at King George High School. Staff said the cost exceeded $50,000 and was already budgeted; the increase reflected recent tariff‑related price changes.

- Personnel and closed session certification: The board moved into closed session under the Code of Virginia sections cited for personnel and superintendent contract discussion and subsequently returned to open session and certified the closed meeting. The board then approved personnel presented at the meeting.

- Policy and minutes approvals: The board approved minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting and voted to adopt a package of VSBA (Virginia School Boards Association) policy updates and a list of revised policies included in the packet; the board placed minor, non‑substantive VSBA edits into the consent agenda but will return substantive policy changes for separate review.

Motions, movers and outcomes noted in the transcript

- Motion to go into closed session under state code (personnel and superintendent contract): moved and seconded; board voted in favor and convened closed session; after returning, members certified the closed session.

- Motion to approve personnel as presented: moved, seconded, voice vote recorded as in favor; motion carries.

- Motion to pursue and execute local choice health benefits renewal (begins 07/01/2025): moved and seconded; board voted in favor; motion carries.

- Motion to accept VFHY Dangers of Fentanyl activation grant for $4,000: moved and seconded; board voted in favor; motion carries.

- Motion to issue purchase order of $52,500 for drafting lab PCs: moved and seconded; board voted in favor; motion carries.

- Motion to approve minutes of 03/03/2025 and to adopt multiple VSBA policy updates: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Board discussion and follow up requests

Board members asked that staff and the board’s broker seek competitive proposals and clarify broker networks and relationships before the next budget cycle. On the fentanyl grant the board asked staff to provide a delivery plan (which staff said they would follow up on) and to assess extending the program to middle‑school students if additional funding is available.

Ending: The board adjourned after approving the items; staff will bring draft regulation language for promotion/retention updates and additional implementation details to a future meeting and will follow up on procurement and broker questions for the insurance renewal.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 17th 2025 King George School Board Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the board voted to pursue a renewal with the Local Choice health benefits plan for FY 2025–26 (a 12% renewal proposal), accepted a $4,000 fentanyl education activation grant, authorized a $52,500 purchase order for drafting lab PCs, approved personnel items and adopted multiple VSBA policy updates and minutes.","taxTitle","KING GEORGE CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",54728,"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},6126482,"Board discusses promotion, retention and interventions; staff propose regulation updates to reflect current practice",539,2756000,3295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667949-4e4ee6f7cb230f36ec7561f3939c12ce&start=2756&end=3295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667949-4e4ee6f7cb230f36ec7561f3939c12ce/thumbnail_2756000.jpg","/articles/6126482/Virginia/Board-discusses-promotion-retention-and-interventions-staff-propose-regulation-updates-to-reflect-current-practice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126482-41d019f440b610670cfccbefd8efd799/orig.mp4?Expires=1772776461&Signature=IqlYjDDmspt1QV2dO7omn2VP21ayOYoJ3MetptWaLIKHGzYruyejVlVkFY4r2MR6RIav7Wth35MykwHY3AldCRNFA1ylV~mtVKCaM3QIEejhJv0U82UxIg4BPMFRuej4be16xwXCWSVOjWj4oHv6yChD3XboK2T-IvA8roBM506aedlwSw4PyWSLb2Gn8FKUegaki7AvXhfEQ9HGJrcOHC0M2ohZnQyXQiQTEyoS8wv8~-OBckfikCcsnW1sysyr2hn3pSkM~SQIGv9VuawJxsjeNBdXGvUu0QxiVTWd3oKYkfnW8hsq2oTBFMbsw4Tu7a1u4Cb8TpR3WIVtMrd7Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","King George County special services staff and elementary interventionists briefed the school board on promotion and retention processes, the district’s tiered intervention system, and how the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and new reading plans affect screening and supports for kindergarten through grade 3.

Kathy Bird, coordinator for special services, described the School‑Based Intervention Team (SBIT) process as the division’s highest level of support for students not making adequate progress. She said SBIT referrals come from teachers, counselors, administrators and social workers and can lead to academic and behavioral interventions, trials of accommodations, referrals for evaluation for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan, or a recommendation for retention.

An elementary intervention presenter outlined the tiered model used in K–5: tier 1 is core classroom instruction, tier 2 is targeted small‑group support and tier 3 is intensive individualized interventions. Staff reported that adding interventionists at each elementary school last year expanded capacity for daily small‑group reading and math support. The presenter said kindergarten screening with the state‑approved screener identifies students in a high‑risk band who receive individualized reading plans with progress monitoring.

Staff offered sample data and said fall-to‑midyear screening showed decreases in the number of students in the high‑risk band, and they expect further improvement by May’s end‑of‑year screening. Bird noted that SBIT outcomes vary year to year and that the pandemic (COVID) remains a complicating factor in interpreting trends; she cited the 2021–22 school year as a period of unstable mid‑pandemic numbers.

On potential regulatory changes, staff proposed updating the division’s promotion/retention regulation to reflect current practice: renaming the “progress assessment team” to the school‑based intervention team, removing the school psychologist as a mandatory team member (they would still be involved for full evaluations), and updating outdated language such as changing “youngsters” to “students.” Board members asked for more detail on how interventions align with curriculum and how teachers coordinate progress across grades. Several board members stressed prioritizing kindergarten through second grade for early reading supports.

A board member asked specific questions about the SBIT numbers and retention counts; staff clarified the figures discussed at the meeting were elementary SBIT counts and that secondary promotion/credit rules are handled differently. Bird emphasized promotion/retention decisions are made by teams that consider academics, social skills, absenteeism and other factors.

Ending: Board members supported updating the policy and regulation language to reflect current practice and asked staff to provide the draft regulatory language and implementation details for future board review.","Special services and elementary intervention staff reviewed school‑based intervention team processes, Virginia Literacy Act reading plans and suggested regulatory updates to the division’s promotion/retention rule; board members emphasized early grades and asked for policy revisions.",{"_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},6126487,"King George highlights expanded CTE programs, touts work‑based learning and industry credentials",447,863000,1310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667949-4e4ee6f7cb230f36ec7561f3939c12ce&start=863&end=1310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667949-4e4ee6f7cb230f36ec7561f3939c12ce/thumbnail_863000.jpg","/articles/6126487/Virginia/King-George-highlights-expanded-CTE-programs-touts-workbased-learning-and-industry-credentials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126487-27414c516eb99ccaab15a7d8ae4f247a/orig.mp4?Expires=1772776461&Signature=H9EcVJucEGJPsf1UJoFUkj4Ms6-FKdeyxa5PULLMHRN-gu3LmLOryMw4HT3czbkaRmFvQv7RdI2yN2SFCWpvZkf6q4wEN9dJBoZ9h~ZUiAPIoMT-kCS0blGlzI~HEZASXhxQiK6fg~gTzXy53dkfyj7m3Yz7gpNvcbDU0WI6QvrT1PgS6sAq3R2xnkWpT3bNx6ahhOfX7Qnq8HxC70WGUIBclz5z7r6nhks1lBe9-HbDiON2FtfLz799XVLUAVgoLrbC9J4azf6xL6avgP1QRmtbrXgNU03owLM54MZpmYO2Ek01o6-WcrxvjT7HqWBZIGnTSjVZi7GyPpLtZE~RFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","King George County School officials presented an annual report on Career and Technical Education to the King George County School Board, saying the division’s CTE program has expanded course offerings and workforce connections and now serves more than 2,300 students.

At the board meeting, Christine Hill, supervisor of secondary instruction, described CTE as “career and technical education provides students with academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training to help them in their careers in the future.” Hill said the advisory committee meets four times a year and that the division has been increasing business and community participation in the program.

A staff presenter gave program statistics to the board: the division offers 61 elective CTE courses covering 39 career pathways, with 128 sections of CTE classes this year and 2,334 students enrolled across middle and high schools. The presenter said 201 students completed a CTE sequence last year and that students earned 583 industry credentials, including 26 state licensures through the nurse aide program.

Kim Cheslow, assistant principal at King George High School and the administrator who oversees CTE, introduced the report and described efforts to connect students to employers. Terri Rinco, the division’s work‑based learning specialist, outlined recent partnerships and pilots: Germanna Community College is running a three‑year trades class for seniors that begins April 1 and provides federal stipends; the school system reported hiring its first student apprentice with 4 Elements Electric; and a Rappahannock Goodwill grant funds training pipelines aligned to the Career Academy.

Rinco also described the KG Career Academy English 10 pilot, which paired English instruction with industry tours and informational interviews, and previewed eight planned summer externships in county offices and school departments. She said community partners and stakeholders also provided supports such as small stipends and program scholarships for participating students.

Student leaders and CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) officers addressed the board during the presentation. DECA, FBLA, HOSA, FFA, NJROTC and SkillsUSA representatives summarized recent competitions, awards and community service: examples included DECA members advancing to state and national competitions, FBLA students qualifying for the state leadership conference, and NJROTC teams competing at national events.

Board members praised the CTE staff and students and encouraged continued community partnerships. The board received the report and thanked staff for the presentation.

Ending: The report highlighted both classroom credentials and outside partnerships the division says are intended to give students direct career pathways after graduation. Board members said they will continue to support CTE expansions while the school system finalizes budget requests and partnerships for the next school year.","School staff told the King George County School Board that Career and Technical Education programs now serve 2,334 students, offer 61 electives across 39 career pathways and include new work‑based learning and apprenticeship opportunities.","actionData","errors"]

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Board discusses promotion, retention and interventions; staff propose regulation updates to reflect current practice

King George highlights expanded CTE programs, touts work‑based learning and industry credentials