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Key outcomes: the board approved payment certifications and April disbursements, authorized procurement and change orders for FY26, approved a FY25 operating budget amendment and approved a FY26 operating budget amendment that passed 4–1. The consent calendar, a DARE supplies purchase not to exceed $4,000 and a local half‑day board retreat were also approved.

Why it matters: board members discussed revenue and expenditure shifts, including the impact of a state 5.5% compensation increase, rising health premiums and the expiration of one‑time federal stimulus grants; several members debated whether tax increases and expanded spending priorities were justified.

Staff financial presentation: Mr. Pajevich (division finance staff) outlined April expenditures and notable payments: instructional disbursements of approximately $471,786; operations and maintenance of about $286,150; school nutrition payments totaling $788,145; transportation expenses tied to new buses; and capital project payments of about $214,750. He said state revenue was roughly $8.8 million higher in April 2025 compared with April 2024 because of enrollment changes, at‑risk funding and the state’s FY25 compensation increase, while federal revenue was about $2.4 million lower due to the end of one‑time stimulus grants.

Board votes and motions: a motion by Mr. Pajevich, seconded by Mr. Richardson, to approve financial matters as listed passed 5–0. Resolution 25‑31 (amending FY25 operating budget) passed 5–0 after a motion by Mr. Schaffer and second by Mr. Pajevich. Resolution 25‑32 (amending the FY26 operating budget) passed 4–1 after debate; Mrs. Fairman cast the lone dissent, saying she opposed the tax increase used to balance the budget and objected to some spending priorities including Chromebook purchases and unfunded athletics. A motion approving the school division’s purchase of DARE supplies not to exceed $4,000 passed 5–0. The consent calendar passed 5–0. A motion to hold a local mini‑retreat June 25 passed 5–0.

Board discussion: dissenting board members argued for alternative savings and expressed concern about rising per‑pupil costs, Chromebook screen time and athletic funding choices. Supporters noted the division’s constrained finances, the need to match teacher compensation increases and that York remains in the lower third of Virginia school divisions in per‑pupil spending.

Next steps: the approved amendments and procurement authorizations allow staff to proceed with planned purchases and transfers; board members said further budget priorities, including discussion of athletic funding such as varsity lacrosse, will be topics for future meetings or the planned mini retreat.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The York County School Board approved April payments, several budget amendments and procurement authorizations May 19; a proposed FY26 operating budget amendment passed on a 4–1 vote after debate about taxes, Chromebooks and athletics.","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},6235544,"York lacrosse community asks school board to elevate club teams to VHSL varsity status",268,4162000,4430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c&start=4162&end=4430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c/thumbnail_4162000.jpg","/articles/6235544/Virginia/York-lacrosse-community-asks-school-board-to-elevate-club-teams-to-VHSL-varsity-status","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235544-0088fed67a0b17e93634f99904426c02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949594&Signature=A185adKCcxImRGK2839FcQnxucwmZDqRS1YgvdE1RPlNB5HdkzyB2Lg0JRJh~Vip3W6xOCVDzE30gqbAB1ZeLSZzUMAVgKUC8~y1V0jgpvXr-FTusSgCT1b-uQlTCzOlELqpUV3ctQThJkYTiRBigmSOJbgT35N0FrO8px5SxjXjvSx66qidkkACmUMo1J9zBht-SkPVbb-F~lX85E0Q4CGE~2fjBrH6THxICGz0O7-cldsaZdvjBIVYYFww1A-eUQzlH2MbOZ-TVmYMJtNDsBuS6FPGztleBMEuBCmEdfBMZwSbw4~keNlEi5l-nUDTSB69KLp4DSub6ssmhB~g6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and program leaders told the York County School Board May 19 that girls’ and boys’ lacrosse — currently organized as club teams in the county — should be elevated to Virginia High School League (VHSL) varsity status and receive school funding.

Nathan Kirby, program manager for the York Falcons women’s lacrosse team, said his team practices daily and recently won its second consecutive Hampton Roads Lacrosse League championship, but club status ends the season at the local level and prevents regional or state tournament opportunities. “After winning the local club league championship, their season is over. They will receive no official recognition from the school and there will be no chance to move on to regional or state championship opportunities,” Kirby told the board.

David Moss, speaking on behalf of his daughter and other parents, asked the board to consider funding lacrosse so athletes receive the same recognition afforded to VHSL sports and so standout players can pursue scholarship and NCAA opportunities. He noted the county has held lacrosse as a club sport since 2007.

Board members said they are aware of the request and are “actively working on it.” They noted that moving a sport to VHSL status requires a multi‑step process and funding for coaches, transportation and operations would need to be considered across all high schools in the division. No formal motion to change lacrosse’s status was recorded at the meeting.

The speakers asked the board to continue working toward varsity recognition. Board members said they would include further discussion of athletic priorities and potential funding options in future planning.","Parents and team leaders urged the York County School Board to fund lacrosse as a VHSL varsity sport and to stop recognizing it only as a club, saying club status limits postseason recognition and scholarship opportunities.",{"_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},6235549,"Community members urge renaming of Magruder Elementary during York school board public comment",1683,3209000,4892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c&start=3209&end=4892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c/thumbnail_3209000.jpg","/articles/6235549/Virginia/Community-members-urge-renaming-of-Magruder-Elementary-during-York-school-board-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235549-6831915256256fa978aaa68a14f2b4ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949594&Signature=BN29QV6R~03IPyLEUGjayTGX9KdoL5S4NeIyr~HUvNgJv3A-0x1y4M-ppSNOIiFHfzw-OxUpWLUIuAeLl87NsOZKh7iqtpjIVr031~z-mk0DlzfxWpkt~YUW-KjWlYgPy9ZnIR9qfviRrTlH0W50vTmGgqpiTXEYmJ8IDJG5MKdom6HYBp-tgQLuwPFmkJ3tWYgRELE6-k3-3HvPnKV8LlxRczWMGa1ZYovP7cGARwEtoRCW-3M462ENwe9R6I0tZZGp5dVvDyFrW3ms7jqpr7fxfn3uXOEEFYCFGF1zVwDhEFq9~a~7~3BCG3YHeZiGSi3bg6gHjIE1TC9Pbf29wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several York County residents asked the school board May 19 to rename Magruder Elementary, arguing the school’s name is linked to Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder and to segregation-era local history.

Speakers addressed the board during the public participation period, presenting historical citations and personal statements and urging the board to move from study to action. The matter had been placed on the board’s agenda for discussion and public input but there was no final board decision recorded at the meeting.

Why it matters: speakers said the school name sends a message to students about what the division celebrates in public spaces and that retaining the name undermines the dignity of Black students, past and present.

Barbara Haywood, a former school board member from the Bruton District, told the board the historical record reviewed previously by staff and the board has expanded and now “reflects a true connection between General John B. Magruder and the name Magruder Elementary School.” Haywood urged the board to rename the school “Bruton Elementary.”

Danielle Francis, a District 2 resident, spoke in support of renaming and linked the request to student well‑being: “Social support and belonging are huge protective factors,” she said, and later asked, “I want to know when will McGruder Elementary School be renamed.”

Samuel Ray said the name’s Confederate association means it would not be chosen for a new school today and that retaining it is a decision the community must reconsider. “Choosing not to honor someone is not the same as forgetting them,” Ray said.

Other speakers included Jordan Lassiter, who said learning the school bore a Confederate name was ‘gut‑wrenching,’ and Yvonne Johnson and Mary Lassiter, who offered historical details and cited a 1954 Daily Press article the speakers said identified the school as named for General Magruder. A third‑grade student from Magruder, Orion, also spoke, saying he wants the school renamed to Bruton Elementary because “slavery was a bad thing.”

Board process and context: the board’s public comment rules (policy KDB/DDH) were read at the start of the comment period. Multiple speakers referenced the 1950s civil‑rights era and Virginia’s “massive resistance” to desegregation; several asked the board to accelerate a renaming decision rather than delay. The transcript shows extensive public comment but does not record a board vote on the name during this meeting.

The board did not take immediate action to rename the school at the May 19 meeting. Staff and board members have previously reviewed historical materials; speakers said new research and uncovered sources should change the board’s conclusion.","Multiple speakers called on the York County School Board to rename Magruder Elementary, citing research linking the name to Confederate General John B. Magruder and local segregation-era history; the issue was the focus of public comments but no board decision was recorded that night.",{"_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},6235554,"York presenters highlight college, career and military readiness programs at May 19 school board meeting",872,1364000,2236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c&start=1364&end=2236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397168-3e0be60ddfb33aef83ae4ac67669ba2c/thumbnail_1364000.jpg","/articles/6235554/Virginia/York-presenters-highlight-college-career-and-military-readiness-programs-at-May-19-school-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235554-a3a469f0c52456103159cf930c3d8748/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949594&Signature=fQ6e0eyhibQ0Tly358ad-2vO1KaBXH1xOsqtypZBqaxrgaDlb6O~zO5MZir0EZ47rmQ0DB2WjcRXobTmy97CNQijO7mB-kXI7f~GGdJai6uzJUCkyEtH~cHu0IkVkBcpcMfJ7Y4o82sK85oQPYyF1QaCHWfpSE0fPE-fvcTG7U7KPvn~lJXpPAAzeEQaCZhclXVcQrLkbjT1nCwftDNINlR0OcljGBxE20LWKthsVK7Qx78GKNqLxbFsKHjUkC97sbqzZOflaupXxBa9FSAE3o6mexmi6gwn1lFG7AizvvYUYzEkXmOJzybtwQyCyOKFz-ZB152gAU05u3P27uxCdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County School Board members heard student and program presentations May 19 that illustrated how the division’s college, career and military readiness pathways prepare graduates for next steps after high school.

The presentations — part of the meeting’s \"Accent on Academics\" segment — featured a 2024 International Baccalaureate graduate, a New Horizons career-and-technical program alumnus and a former TAB High School JROTC student who is now in the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech.

The program’s nut graf: board members said the session was intended to show how division partnerships and in-school programs support the state’s 3E readiness framework (enlistment, employment and enrollment) and give students opportunities to earn college credit or industry credentials while still in high school.

Madison Caldwell, a 2024 graduate of York High School’s IB program who just finished her first year at the University of Virginia, told the board the program helped her manage time and complete long research projects. “It allowed me to practice managing my time and staying up to date with deadlines on projects and homeworks similar to the extended essay and internal assessments,” Caldwell said.

Alexander Goodman, a Grafton High graduate who attended New Horizons Regional Career and Technical Education Center, described hands-on trade training in electrical and plumbing and credited the Good Life Solutions program with helping him secure a job after high school. “I walked away from each class with more confidence and a clear idea of the career I wanted to pursue,” Goodman said.

Nathaniel Virgil Fenluis, a 2022 TAB High graduate and a rising senior studying aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech, described leadership and community service experience gained in the school’s Navy JROTC program. He said the program’s competitions and daily training taught “never give up, never quit, change adapt and overcome,” lessons he said have transferred into college life.

Board members followed with questions about program outcomes and employment. In response to a question about post‑graduation employment, Goodman said he is employed by IBEW Local 1340 and remains in that job after completing New Horizons coursework.

Presenters and board members emphasized that the division offers multiple pathways — dual enrollment with Virginia Peninsula Community College, AP courses (including a new AP Research course), an International Baccalaureate program at York High School, 57 CTE courses across middle and high schools and 29 courses through New Horizons — designed to let students earn postsecondary credit or credentials while in high school.

The segment closed with board members thanking the former students for returning to speak; no formal board action was taken during the presentation.","Former York County School Division students and staff described how International Baccalaureate courses, New Horizons career and technical programs and JROTC prepare graduates for college, careers and military service.","actionData","errors"]

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