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Why it matters: The updates affect daily operations, classroom devices and the district’s cybersecurity posture. Staff described projects intended to reduce unplanned failures through lifecycle reporting, improve parent and student communications and modernize core infrastructure.

Major updates and timelines described:
- Asset and inventory management: staff have imported thousands of assets into a new system tied to Google and PowerSchool to track purchase dates and useful life for budgeting.
- Device work: an early‑year faculty Chromebook refresh covered more than 500 devices; a seventh‑grade refresh included about 350 devices; the district aims to complete Windows 11 and Office 2024 upgrades for roughly 1,600 devices before the school year begins.
- Network and infrastructure: replacement of core firewall hardware, switches and about 110 access points at Annie Morgan; ongoing wide area network cutovers and a permanent network connection built for the Valley Health clinic at Hanley.
- Communications and systems: the district plans to migrate its phone system to a cloud‑based Cisco WebEx platform (backed by Amazon cloud) with a target cutover before the next school year so users see little end‑user change; BrightArrow notification system adoption was described as expanding into automated report‑card and attendance messages.
- Federal cybersecurity pilot: the district was awarded approximately $171,000 through a federal E‑Rate pilot program covering three years to add advanced cybersecurity hardware and vulnerability training; staff said RFPs and purchases will follow in the next months.

Board Q&A addressed timeline questions and the scope of summer completion. Mr. Brock said most projects are summer deliverables and that cyber purchases could extend later in the calendar year with a goal to make purchases before the end of the year. He also described a website redesign underway and a summer rollout of cafeteria‑related services.

No formal board action on procurement was recorded in the transcript; staff noted procurement steps and RFPs would follow for federal pilot purchases.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winchester Public School Board Work Session 2025-05-13","oneSentenceSummary","Mr. Brock briefed the Winchester School Board on completed and planned technology projects, including device refreshes, infrastructure upgrades and a three‑year federal E‑Rate cybersecurity pilot award of about $171,000.","taxTitle","WINCHESTER CITY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",58185,"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},6061216,"Board reviews textbook policy rewrite and nutrition policy update tied to CEP; several minor policy edits scheduled for approval",618,4115000,4733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f&start=4115&end=4733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f/thumbnail_4115000.jpg","/articles/6061216/Virginia/Board-reviews-textbook-policy-rewrite-and-nutrition-policy-update-tied-to-CEP-several-minor-policy-edits-scheduled-for-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061216-bbcb938b627f1f5e08e9f7edcc788b80/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501023&Signature=NjscnCWNexCFvEagDTgjIyaXTLYJE2c~QyyighyoBBdSUagffb-vWoUs2sKhKoxqURYxYpjo7-fW8F1qgv5JPFo7mSZMsrOmleQx-XObmTT54lj-U0zVFTKFeRHmzpxA2nJuK4S3wUBSSrVYyCbabenIblMdiz0KnlrwlDfa~yKtjazF7rEZWDxcQXYcEVeR9jkJKYeA1~Bl2-QME3slygGYxOIPzjIlbVwo5m3v3swdUGsWII6E-lfOjknirG51Me1d0KyWFWZ18KsoF1oIKVXrHnuNC8RZ0veqhMSNLn8BlARRHX4veCiJ63PE65tn4LkQxjbBzg7MOhvxIYzsdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff brought multiple policy items to the board, highlighting a major rewrite of the textbook policy and a federally prompted revision to the nutrition policy, along with several small policy updates.

Textbook policy: Staff recommended replacing the long existing textbook policy with a shorter policy that defers detailed textbook‑adoption procedures to the Virginia Board of Education regulations and local appendices. The new draft requires that “all textbooks that are used as the main resource must be adopted by the school board in accordance with regulations established by the Virginia Board of Education” and states that supplemental materials require superintendent or designee approval. Staff said they will present a math textbook adoption item in June; both candidate math texts under consideration already have state Board approval.

Nutrition policy (EFB) and CEP: Staff told the board that the Virginia Department of Education’s federal review requested updates because the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The proposed EFB policy changes state that the district will participate in CEP, communicate to families that all students in participating schools receive free meals, and remove standard free‑and‑reduced application procedures where CEP applies. Staff said Winchester will reapply for CEP as required and that the district expects CEP to continue for at least two more years under current arrangements.

Other items: Staff reviewed minor policy edits (financial reporting cross‑references, disposal of surplus items, food sanitation and facilities planning). The board received two recommended non‑voting student representatives for 2025–26 from the high school selection process (names presented to the board). The board also approved submission of the Virginia School Boards Association Excellence in Workforce Readiness award application for the spring showcase; a motion to submit the application passed (motion: Miss Harris; second: Miss Burrow; vote: unanimous \"Aye\").

Legal and procedural notes: Staff emphasized that adopting a textbook already vetted and adopted by the Virginia Board of Education streamlines procurement and reduces additional procurement steps under state procurement rules. The nutrition policy changes reflected required federal review recommendations.

Next steps: Staff said they will bring the math textbook adoption to the June meeting and will carry forward the recommended policy edits for required approvals.","Staff presented a rewritten textbook adoption policy that references Virginia Board of Education regulations and a nutrition policy update to reflect participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).",{"_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},6061220,"Board receives draft strategic‑plan KPIs; members asked to propose measures by June",674,3044000,3718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f&start=3044&end=3718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f/thumbnail_3044000.jpg","/articles/6061220/Virginia/Board-receives-draft-strategicplan-KPIs-members-asked-to-propose-measures-by-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061220-dbfc48db7a1326feb54e5342a9ecf1f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501023&Signature=Lappau2KlT5HWH1P0nLAzuPaeOuPj7uT6dFx9gcyOJQazBG5RxVuSAUSISH1-BDpVP3Crqd884Rn-LAMScWPU~ezlPxNTAWnC9mjm8sa-uq-4rFvyT4~AzVYXwL-mAo4ey94nh8qsU28LYT9FhMqAAqMqRsxd35lRp~8IMjIkpoz2YEVsBuGQe8bwbOcoQKpNb50r08ZXYhCV2PdeTlRHKjhsfY7YAYRpBwt8WLUjdaJoir472E6nuoSLHFWYc6O10-RLN~1WBCyY4Owcqq5QJFH6bKd7x2-7GVsX-VRtk1-TpWMwvuZZlebnYkkpA5qxJ2QW-wyE8sXmqAhA9YT2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district strategic‑plan team presenter reviewed draft key performance indicators (KPIs) with the board and outlined a timeline for finalizing measures and leadership retreat work that will produce strategies tied to those KPIs.

Why it matters: Board members were asked to contribute priorities; KPIs are intended to focus district actions, enable accountability and guide resource decisions over the multi‑year strategic plan.

Notable draft KPIs and examples presented:
- Accreditation: a draft KPI noted “by [date], 100% of our schools will be accredited,” measured by the state performance framework.
- Inclusion for students with disabilities: an example KPI read that by 2030, 80% of students with disabilities would spend 80% of the day in general‑education settings; presenters described this as a standard used to guide least‑restrictive environment goals.
- Staff/retention: an example KPI set a target that by 2030 the cafeteria worker turnover rate would be at or below 10%.
- Transportation: a draft KPI proposed a 10% increase in on‑time arrivals by 2027.

Process and next steps: Presenters said KPIs are still in draft form; the board will receive a draft before the June meeting and members were given until that meeting to provide input. Presenters emphasized that KPIs should be measurable, time‑bound and tied to strategy so the district can track progress and allocate resources accordingly.

Board members discussed measurement challenges (for example, longitudinal graduate tracking) and the need to create data collection mechanisms where appropriate. No board votes were taken during the KPI overview; staff said they will return with a draft for board review in June.","Staff presented draft key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to the district strategic plan and asked board members to submit priorities for measurable metrics; examples included school accreditation, inclusion measures for students with disabilities, and transportation on‑time targets.",{"_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},6061232,"Winchester speakers highlight ASCA counseling model and WISH grant-funded internships as mental‑health supports",1614,58000,1672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f&start=58&end=1672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3285449-f64ef098b185c595979db168627e631f/thumbnail_58000.jpg","/articles/6061232/Virginia/Winchester-speakers-highlight-ASCA-counseling-model-and-WISH-grant-funded-internships-as-mentalhealth-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061232-e710ab0b1b11f3b659d01ec8cc313119/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501023&Signature=m4Y~yb7iV1LyfWBmQ-o-NcNAZp-m-CA0sjsob8ckCUnzS5nWLcdxYUCa-NzNznqzPCWZn7neE2nguSEWpE7~Bfj8BGDIiBXke2LA0LpygpPMKGKaDHOrkMm7mNtN8TrTS4thdxbdU39LP50RqFz~l706QIo3RQWP8GLfBYuSKRP0qRGqxe9CxX~j5M2ptQBFGZJMAnsUjCEgWiQpqJAUR3K1v950I1BICHCZ~yv1A8LT8HxkZbYYzdXzA1kGCG1kgl7SUbJnStNpsvJKlyXiGp7xSOJRMvW5Tn~JXHyjkMRObdgbNl-uqxAEbCku5bB4qF3vqOhteyHlTxaJQZ0pGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Resideo, an ASCA presenter, told the Winchester School Board that the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model provides a nationally vetted framework for school counseling and that the district is pursuing RAMP — Recognized ASCA Model Program — status for its schools.

The district’s project specialist for the WISH grant, Lisa Cobb, said WISH is a federal grant designed to expand high‑quality school mental‑health services and fund paid internships for graduate students serving as school counseling and social‑work interns. Cobb said the grant has funded training, RAMP coaches and conference attendance and that it has also served as a hiring pipeline: “So once you've had these interns working with you, they know our school, they know our system, they know our students, and we know them,” she said.

Why it matters: Board members heard that ASCA implementation aligns counseling work with school goals and that the WISH grant allowed Winchester Public Schools to pay interns a salary, reducing barriers to placement and helping the district fill vacancies. Presenters said early local outcomes include increased internships, professional development and some measurable student benefits cited in research including improvements in attendance and academic indicators.

Key details from presentations:
- The ASCA model follows a four‑pillar framework and culminates in RAMP recognition; the district has two RAMP‑recognized schools, Quarles Elementary School and John Haley High School, and others are in process.
- The WISH federal grant funds internships (Cobb said the program had 13 interns on board for the coming year: nine school‑counseling interns and four social‑work interns), stipends for supervisors, professional development, and some tuition assistance. Cobb said WISH offers up to $10,000 per year for staff tuition assistance.
- Presenters said the WISH grant was a federal award of roughly $5,000,000 over five years; speakers also said the program will complete its third calendar year under current funding but described federal budget uncertainty afterward.

Discussion and limitations: Speakers emphasized implementation work — coaching, data collection and advisory councils — and said schools with more experienced counselors advanced faster. Board members asked about selection for conference attendance and scaling supports; staff replied that schools with RAMP recognition were given priority and that the WISH grant covered related expenses. Presenters and board members described the district reputation with local universities as an asset for recruiting interns.

No board action was taken on policy or budget at the time of the presentations. Speakers and staff flagged that some sustaining aspects (for example, paying interns) cannot be continued with grant money once the WISH grant ends; staff said lessons learned and partnerships may continue even if federal funding is reduced.

The board moved next to the technology update after the counseling and grants presentations.","Presenters described the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model, local schools’ pursuit of RAMP recognition and the WISH federal grant that funded paid mental‑health internships and training; speakers said the grant will run through year three and federal funding uncertainty may end it thereafter.","actionData","errors"]

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Winchester schools outline IT projects: asset tracking, device refreshes, phone migration and a $171,000 E‑Rate cybersecurity pilot

Board reviews textbook policy rewrite and nutrition policy update tied to CEP; several minor policy edits scheduled for approval

Board receives draft strategic‑plan KPIs; members asked to propose measures by June

Winchester speakers highlight ASCA counseling model and WISH grant-funded internships as mental‑health supports