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The board voted 4–1 to amend the posted agenda to \"remove matters by board members for this meeting.\" The motion was made by Mr. Schaefer and seconded by Mr. Richardson; Mrs. Fairman cast the lone dissenting vote. Miss Howard read the result at the dais.

During the meeting the board approved claims certified for payment for February 2025 and a bundle of routine financial matters that included payments for instruction, administration, technology, operations and maintenance, transportation, school nutrition services and capital projects. The board also approved resolution 25-13, which authorizes procurements greater than $100,000 and change orders greater than $50,000; the resolution covered eight items totaling about $1,320,000 and was moved as part of the financial matters package.

The board approved the consent calendar, which included personnel actions, approval of minutes for prior meetings, the Carl Perkins grant application for FY26, changes to programs of study, adoption of selected instructional materials (including African American studies and several AP courses), and an overnight field trip for Mount Vernon Elementary's FIRST LEGO League. That motion passed 4–1, with Mrs. Fairman voting no because she opposed one consent item (the VSBA policy services item) that was not pulled for separate consideration.

The board unanimously (5–0) approved a proclamation naming April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child and encouraging observance of National Purple Up Day on April 16.

On the budget, the board voted 4–1 to approve resolution 25-14, the proposed FY2026 operating budget and the FY2025 projected budget, for transmittal to the York County Board of Supervisors. Superintendent Dr. Shandor and staff described major proposed initiatives — a compensation package for eligible staff (a proposed 4% raise for full-time employees, plus step increases and other adjustments), additional instructional positions tied to enrollment and needs (including English Learner teachers and speech-language positions), and budgeted increases tied to the state\u0010s recent actions. Board members discussed outstanding state and county funding uncertainties and acknowledged the budget is a proposed document that will be reconciled once state and county decisions are final. Mrs. Fairman voted no.

Finally, the board voted 5–0 to move into closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8), to consult legal counsel regarding a homeschool request that requires legal advice.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to amend agenda to remove matters by board members — mover: Mr. Schaefer; second: Mr. Richardson; outcome: passed 4–1 (Yes: Schaefer, Richardson, Pajevich, Goodwin; No: Fairman).
- Approval of financial matters and claims for payment (included resolution 25-13 authorizing procurements/change orders) — mover: Mr. Pajevich; second: Mr. Richardson; outcome: passed 5–0.
- Approval of consent calendar (personnel, minutes, Carl Perkins FY26 application, program changes, instructional materials, overnight field trip) — mover: Mr. Pajevich; second: Mr. Richardson; outcome: passed 4–1 (Mrs. Fairman opposed VSBA policy services item but did not succeed in pulling it for separate vote).
- Proclamation: April 2025 as Month of the Military Child — mover: Mrs. Fairman; second: Mr. Pajevich; outcome: passed 5–0.
- Resolution 25-14: proposed FY2026 operating budget (and FY2025 expected budget) for transmittal to the Board of Supervisors — mover: Mr. Schaefer; second: Mr. Pajevich; outcome: passed 4–1 (Mrs. Fairman opposed).
- Motion to enter closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8) for consultation with legal counsel regarding a homeschool request — mover: Mr. Schaefer; second: Mr. Pajevich; outcome: passed 5–0.

The meeting record shows the board treated the budget action as a proposed transmittal to the Board of Supervisors, with staff noting a multi-million-dollar gap that remains contingent on state and county funding decisions.

Ending: The board reconvened from a short recess to continue its agenda before taking the listed votes and then entering closed session. A final, balanced budget will be adopted later after state and county actions are completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The York County School Board on March 24 approved a set of procedural and budget items, amended the posted agenda and voted to move into closed session, with key votes recorded.","taxTitle","YORK CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",14524,"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},6110103,"York County showcases new elementary computer science resource; students demonstrate coding and robotics",611,1837240,2448450,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758900-513b1638529346b97e94cf89d8ed9844&start=1837&end=2448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758900-513b1638529346b97e94cf89d8ed9844/thumbnail_1837240.jpg","/articles/6110103/Virginia/York-County-showcases-new-elementary-computer-science-resource-students-demonstrate-coding-and-robotics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110103-a7267ab0c9612ca37220d2d0e4dbee7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571281&Signature=MlVngZJyEQaKww9EBTsf8e6CtPb7HwiGrNXUFvDtn0Pq3OkiQk-b1Qs8kyq9fv--Iab5O9UF4qeHXtOa39mD6~7Jeow94kALVwE7ow2Pe09qFL-3jw2hMbf2JZOgDwO97YjRK7140Sqe9xSdc~1zxkNEErc2q~K6FpNJd7pETeC-oH4MoIifZwoaqEkPt2fpiKRucpQmYKaz7o9ghwxKUxZKYRCJW~67~Fped7ha8POEFJ~7mr4f7lGINL8w5OJ0MGgq5rfdtzE-AQSsqzhMJgwszRur~fZd17oBmziERF8PXxILWXrdgaAczOyo4BB6Yf8IRWwgz3vz5FSQ5MsZGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County school leaders and students demonstrated a new elementary computer science resource at the March 24 school board meeting, showing how weekly 45-minute lessons introduce coding, computational thinking and robotics to students in grades K–5.

Courtney Gonzalez Vega, who introduced the program, said the class is designed to teach the Virginia 2024 computer science standards and support the division\u0010s strategic priority of producing \"future ready graduates.\" \"This 45 minute weekly class is focused on teaching the new 2024 computer science standards of learning to students K through fifth grade,\" she said, and noted the course is part of a pathway that continues into middle- and high-school programming, cybersecurity and data science offerings. She also said the board previously approved a new programming course for next school year.

Teachers from Magruder and Mount Vernon Elementary described classroom activities. Will Bennett, Magruder\u0010s computer science resource teacher, said the lessons teach coding, logical reasoning and digital literacy and emphasized problem-solving: \"It's about learning how to think and working through challenges.\" Kim Kinder, the Mount Vernon teacher, said the course aligns with the division\u0010s innovation priority and gives students opportunities for \"authentic learning experiences\" tied to grade-level curriculum.

Students showcased hands-on projects. Fifth-grader Malia Andrews said students use Code.org and progress from guided block coding to loops and conditional statements; fourth-grader Cora described programming a color sensor and motors with LEGO SPIKE to build practical tools; Mount Vernon fifth-grader Will described designing an attachment for a Dash robot to rescue plastic \"ducks\" from a simulated iceberg; third grader Susanna and Tucker described projects that linked coding to science units on weather and soil conservation.

Board members asked the students questions about the projects; one board member asked how many ducks were saved, and a student answered that some groups saved about 30. The presentation concluded with the students distributing small tokens to board members and the superintendent.

Ending: The board recessed to take photos and meet the student award recipients; the elementary computer science resource is now in classroom use at participating schools and will continue as part of the county\u0010s K–12 computer science pathway.","The York County School Division presented a weekly 45-minute elementary computer science resource class aligned to Virginia's 2024 computer science standards. Teachers and students from Magruder and Mount Vernon Elementary described hands-on lessons using Code.org, LEGO SPIKE and Dash robots.",{"_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},6110108,"Residents and NAACP urge York County School Board to rename Magruder Elementary; board to review at May work session",1965,3247165,5212340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758900-513b1638529346b97e94cf89d8ed9844&start=3247&end=5212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758900-513b1638529346b97e94cf89d8ed9844/thumbnail_3247165.jpg","/articles/6110108/Virginia/Residents-and-NAACP-urge-York-County-School-Board-to-rename-Magruder-Elementary-board-to-review-at-May-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110108-504bf71a6bfc8030ce1b3753c45ecb86/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571281&Signature=hqZQMqoB~UyVv45Xr4EDEOrhq4RMJatKY1PcFVFm-B83LXbzJcMmxYQksnIIUdAHsQHLVn0SyeQ9LpUeTRS0fT9TWpLTi8Vv~58uWvk3-7n4FHP9pVmylYjm0Z4ClS6i~mkWfitQf1CXSqOl8dv48GhtVOqChkPFf45h~2MsQxvJyIGfwWY7QnOCO3PtAsCVXvsKprYkWSYPAo3KApmOiSa1tHhCiqG1G-w1~PPlRWDgVvZZGOzWAvhikBXR5dQAMu5jjjRHrNlVnYbC~gcfOf6zKY~npMl56Gye3rT9BxCyB~X0j1T17iyiNOCeXE5u63OcBNzOFpulkn7uFVl2dA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents told the York County School Board on March 24 that Magruder Elementary School’s name should be changed because it memorializes Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder.

\"Naming the school after John Bankhead Magruder, a Confederate general who fought to uphold slavery, is deeply discourteous to black children and families in this community,\" said Samuel (Sam) Ray, co-chair of the NAACP\u0010s education committee and a resident of District 3. He urged the board to act and cited Policy FFA, which the speakers said prohibits naming schools after individuals.

Other public commenters reinforced the appeal. Alan Kennedy, a District 1 resident, told the board that stripping the Confederate general\u0010s name would \"send a great message to our community, that we stand for equality.\" Yvonne Johnson, who said she attended Frederick Douglass School and later experienced the changes when schools integrated, described the historical displacement of Black families in the area and said the current name is painful to many in the community. Mary Lassiter, citing independent research, said historical records show the community and the school were named for General Magruder and that the board has received documentation supporting that conclusion.

Superintendent Dr. Shandor told the board that Dr. Carroll\u0010s report on Magruder Elementary and its name has been posted on BoardDocs and that he plans to add the topic to the May 12 work session agenda for discussion. He did not present any final action at the March 24 meeting.

The callers frequently referenced Policy FFA and asked the board to follow the division\u0010s naming rules. Sam Ray told the board, \"Policy FFA also states, the school board may rename a school or school facility upon determination that it is appropriate to do so. I submit to you tonight that it is appropriate to do so at this time.\"

Ending: The board did not take action to rename the school on March 24. The matter will be on the May 12 work session agenda and may receive further public comment and staff recommendations at that time.","Multiple speakers, including the NAACP education committee co-chair, asked the board to remove Confederate general John Bankhead Magruder's name from Magruder Elementary. The superintendent said a report on the school's name has been posted and the board will discuss the matter at a May 12 work session.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents and NAACP urge York County School Board to rename Magruder Elementary; board to review at May work session