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Mr. Pajevic moved approval of financial matters, including certified claims for May 2025 and a summary of large expenditures for instructional services, technology, operations and capital projects; Mr. Schaffer seconded the motion. The board adopted the motion on a roll call with five members voting yes.

The financial report presented summary figures and reasons for year-over-year changes: state revenues were reported higher in May 2025 compared with May 2024 due to increased enrollment-at-risk funding and the state portion of a 5.5 percent compensation increase; federal revenues were lower due to expiration of one-time stimulus grants; instruction, transportation, operations and technology expenditures were higher in FY25 primarily from salary increases, employer health premiums, additional positions and one-time bonuses. The school nutrition fund showed timing-driven declines in May revenues and a projected FY25 expenditures increase reflecting planned spend-down of fund balances; administration presented the items and moved approval of Resolution 25-35 (procurement/change-order authorization) covering several items for FY26 totaling $1,525,000 (details available in board docs).

Following the financial vote the board considered the consent calendar, which included approval of personnel actions, minutes for May meetings, Resolution 25-37 (FY26 property and liability insurance), multiple ESEA/ESSA grant applications (Title I, II-A, III-A and IV-A) for FY25–26, approval of meal prices for school year 2025–26 (administration recommended no change), the 2024–25 annual report and financial statement for York River Academy, HR updates, the FY25–26 board meeting calendar (dates only), authorization for the superintendent to execute the 16th annual addendum to the facility operating agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, authorization to sell surplus equipment (staff noted possible negotiations with Horizon programs for some vehicles before final disposition), and overnight field trip approval for York High School NJROTC. Mr. Richardson moved acceptance of the consent calendar and Mr. Schaffer seconded; the motion carried 5–0.

A closed session was later convened for a personnel matter (prospective principal appointment) under the personnel exemption of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; the board made a motion and carried it to go into closed session and said no minutes/recordings of the closed session would be permitted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","York County Schools Division School Board Meeting - June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The York County School Board approved May 2025 claims and financial matters including a procurement/change-order authorization resolution (Resolution 25-35), and the full consent calendar including multiple ESEA filings and FY26 board calendar; votes on motions were unanimous (5–0).","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},6219344,"School board approves plan to run Engage survey for public input on McGruder name discussion",636,2941720,3578580,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf&start=2941&end=3578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf/thumbnail_2941720.jpg","/articles/6219344/Virginia/School-board-approves-plan-to-run-Engage-survey-for-public-input-on-McGruder-name-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219344-f9a41c3bc15f6602461961aed848fd8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770579113&Signature=RUJR9EXQNCdrru2n5d84yV1PW6DX7yRbynr8BmZfNyejwKORlg21UvNXk5JfxUVJGWqn8agAQi8S8SGloWle110KvbqeiiTbyzXAVxfXQ5vwLpe8GMyy7t0J7Hq4IGnI48DM-FD6Z~wt0i0WTc2DprRarHFXAYA-mOsqgo4LUyD9PZH34~ClwCd-F91MYQzU-DQQGui2S01EtoMqTrxVFscq-36~-gZkE-TkAIMLjUAuf3x8MW2FShJsR03qGdT-4td6JkUWyKDaiIXdTEjULjsxuK7-Md6X4TKzXv6t-MJqyQMR0bWgXmkiQF5l5kOUPIzn0o7WtSNxdDqWylohfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York County School Board directed staff on June 2 to use the Engage survey platform to collect public input about a possible name change for McGruder Elementary School and to return with cost information before any final board decision.

Board members said they wanted a countywide mechanism to hear residents’ views but also sought ways to limit responses to people who live in York County and to avoid duplicate responses. A board member summarized the choice of platform: “that is no extra cost,” and the board agreed Engage can provide unique links for targeted groups (staff and internally connected participants) while also offering a public link for broader input.

Staff explained two methods: send unique, single-use links by email to targeted groups with known addresses, and use a public link with demographic questions (ZIP code, address, district) to identify locality and limit duplicates. Staff recommended a 7–10 day window for responses (10 days is typical practice with one reminder). They also said the survey can ask an optional name/address field if the board wants greater verification, but cautioned that responses remain self-reported unless linked to a unique emailed invitation.

Board members asked whether the survey could be limited to York County residents and whether alumni living outside the county might respond; staff said they could add district and taxpayer questions to help filter results. Board members also asked staff to compute and report projected costs of any physical name-change work (signs, building-facing signage and other changes) before making a final decision.

The board asked staff to proceed expeditiously; administrators said they would launch the survey soon and use a short invitation window, return results disaggregated by district and report back with cost estimates for signage and related changes prior to any formal vote.","The York County School Board directed staff to use the Engage survey platform to collect countywide public input about a possible McGruder school name change, with options for unique links for targeted groups, a 7–10 day response window and questions to capture district or address information to limit responses to county residents.",{"_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},6219348,"Food services recommends no meal-price increase after reserve drawdown and participation gains",525,2238660,2763790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf&start=2238&end=2763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf/thumbnail_2238660.jpg","/articles/6219348/Virginia/Food-services-recommends-no-meal-price-increase-after-reserve-drawdown-and-participation-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219348-4ec5e466f46ebe431352b203f2079031/orig.mp4?Expires=1770579113&Signature=c62HSPOcCjHtkuo4fD4XJKgFw~YDaQI52tILnlHGzO-zTPlFdKR0BrtMB-AtaZuBS4j6FRpDlZ1xVL0pefDnNYwUTIBr~L42UoVfinlvtG0dlhFiobTwiTwj9w0Ml1nCGnQ0F260go9wmQbM6KUzbRfzTz74UYCSmsLWK6cPksrs8riJveGimm-FxjU2hAhPY1IcEFlpw4DZCAAIbBN4kX3tTUUeFfekoAiYQf7RwTS3TzRqRDICJ8pBY4QxC-HS7KECvCF6UlUET9-D8q1QS-oCMGjlacyJuam0~k7-xCR2~CahqGZTG4H-Cp2HtbpsPe9w1CK56k5S8Dg~a7WDiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County School Division staff told the school board on June 2 they recommend keeping school meal prices unchanged for FY26, citing a sufficient reserve balance and rising student participation in school meals.

Dr. Carroll, the presenter on nutrition and finance matters, told the board, “we can recommend no increase to meal prices for next year,” noting that the division has not yet received a USDA paid-equity tool but that current reserves and participation support holding prices steady.

Carroll identified factors considered in the pricing decision: known cost increases (a scheduled 3.5 percent salary increase for staff next year and rising employer health premiums), uncertain food-price and commodity changes, and the planned end of federal supply-chain subsidization that had supported meal operations during the COVID period (Carroll said that subsidy was planned to end this school year and previously amounted to about $230,000).

Carroll reported the school nutrition fund had a surplus in excess of the division’s required three-month operating reserve and that the surplus above that three-month reserve stood at approximately $1,800,000 as of the meeting. He said the fund had been drawn down from a COVID-era high of $6,050,000 as the division used reserves to replace kitchen equipment and make capital improvements. Carroll said the division still plans roughly $1,000,000 of additional equipment spending from the reserve and that staff have been prioritizing ovens, walk-in freezers and serving lines across 18 kitchens.

Carroll said meal participation has increased—he reported 81,000 more meals were served in the two years from FY22 to FY24 (a 6.6 percent increase), and per-meal revenue rose about 3 percent over the prior year pending final totals. He also said the division will continue to monitor USDA guidance about reduced-price reimbursements and national food-sourcing rules (Carroll referenced the federal Buy American requirement and noted future percentage thresholds may change).

Carroll summarized that, given the reserve position and participation trends, the administration recommended no price increase for FY26 and will continue to monitor commodity, federal guidance and participation trends before finalizing the budget.

Board members asked whether recent or pending federal food-safety or ingredient changes (for example, limits on artificial dyes) would affect costs; Carroll said he had no information yet on implementation or price impacts and that food manufacturers and federal agencies would need to determine substitutes.

No formal vote on prices was required at the meeting; the nutrition price recommendation and reserve information were presented for board awareness and future budget planning.","York County School Division staff recommended holding school meal prices steady for FY26, citing a surplus above required reserves, increased meal participation, and planned equipment investments funded from the nutrition reserve.",{"_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},6219353,"York leaders report mostly positive school climate and new monthly \"pulse\" surveys to monitor staff and student conditions",646,1127860,1774585,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf&start=1127&end=1774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf/thumbnail_1127860.jpg","/articles/6219353/Virginia/York-leaders-report-mostly-positive-school-climate-and-new-monthly-pulse-surveys-to-monitor-staff-and-student-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219353-10d9ec32297eedcf2c3eced164fa50cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770579113&Signature=goAFAcxBeBLuw3yzb74md3dZy~sYaL1e7P2xBm7bSzm7ehQsptTAQC3zTdjjAXm3ok3UeVq7YJikDmJuD5ZyRMSdTnNyJiNUUqXm-iI0ttRrs4VSH4vd14I1g4a96jpBC8bBAduvwe7~SVpCIC3fO9ltgtY0ZY7ECNJ3h3kJOqmYkq0MypER6yK6Euou2-uWjgixWvFFHhCemWXFQGzJWL3lJrqOmellWALyw9ji7Rjo4n36J1DC6jendDiY1THFPFxCR05tcWuhPG1A~C7w5AKNa4dGCHfarelVJBGfUhc1egmzLsMF9O78iAjBGHrBEcKZEYw-uzchLADkCOruVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County School Division officials on June 2 presented survey results showing generally positive school climate and working conditions while identifying areas for improvement and next steps for the coming year.

Dr. Reitz, presenting the staff results, said the division uses three tools to measure climate and working conditions—the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions (VDOE), the division’s Power 10 survey and a new monthly pulse survey—and that the pulse survey was designed “to enhance our workplace and better respond to the needs of our staff.”

Dr. Reitz summarized staff survey highlights: safety and respect scored high (for example, respondents agreed “I feel safe at my school” and “My professional role is respected”); lower-rated areas included shared decision-making, professional growth and family engagement. Reitz said results are shared with schools and can be filtered as schools develop next steps.

Reitz showed trends across several years and said overall satisfaction increased from 2023–24 for licensed staff and for the broader staff group; non-school-based staff (instructional support, IT, maintenance) also showed improvement over earlier years but were slightly below the previous year. Reitz said the pulse survey attracts roughly 300 responses per month and is anonymous; it includes a free-response field that supervisors can use to respond quickly when themes recur.

Dr. Butler presented student climate data. He reported that 8,040 students completed the student surveys across levels. By level: elementary (fourth and fifth graders) showed high marks for caring adults and a sense of belonging; middle schools saw positive safety ratings and an upward trend after principals used town-hall meetings and refreshers on expectations; high school overall satisfaction was lower than elementary and middle (4.37 on a 6-point scale) with student discipline and student behavior among lower-scoring items.

Butler said the division will focus next year on student advisory groups, monthly MTSS review of discipline data, reteaching expectations for issues such as vaping, and ensuring student connection coaches continue outreach to keep students engaged. Systemwide actions will include aligned professional development and Leadership Academy work so principals can respond to their school-level data and incorporate corrections into school improvement plans (SIPs).

During Q&A board members requested response-rate context; Reitz agreed to report respondent counts as a share of the eligible population on future reports. Board members also asked whether surveys were anonymous; Reitz said the VDOE student climate survey allows parents to opt out and the division’s pulse survey is anonymous for staff, while the division can use nonanonymous instrument options for targeted groups when necessary.

Officials said pulse survey results are shared monthly so schools can address issues sooner in the year rather than letting them linger; they gave an example of a Bethel Manor school dip in December that rebounded by May after local interventions. The presentation concluded with a commitment to use data-driven professional development and targeted leadership work to address lower-rated areas such as shared decision-making and family engagement.","The York County School Division presented results from multiple climate and working-condition surveys, including the VDOE working conditions survey, a division \"Power 10\" survey, and a new monthly pulse survey; officials described trends, areas for improvement and planned follow-up actions including MTSS data work, student advisory groups and PD.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6219358,"York schools report large spring gains on new VOWS literacy screener for K–2",1113,81,1113520,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf&start=0&end=1113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623033-567e6b5e6e0e63389e3f9f474b55f1cf/thumbnail_81.jpg","/articles/6219358/Virginia/York-schools-report-large-spring-gains-on-new-VOWS-literacy-screener-for-K2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219358-f07a803bb875ac9a07062acecaf77414/orig.mp4?Expires=1770579114&Signature=T8NaozLh~GaWhhcresSp-PP4X37ioNPJzBqUb2jNnN-~uREVYSXLgRdSpY4tzA~VIg3ApB25COXLe7rkhYDdMLCPnBpoJX856xiyAfvZP0fIk6bGgpPVs92ZS8fUNq~r07cRc1YDXPdBRMq-fd0lqk21loazfJRaMwXLmpBQhH5M6FwuFx616M3CyBBD8K5H7GZVkKCfgCWuzE2XeDFlkAEvoIWKZH~Z6db-cyRp0-eeLpAHzuS~4f61tAeui6M3kOZKh9QKbPoRuXSuKO7gnrPLaRqDBPtehepREb2YOUuvTbEkef6UcDklAdJ~0WqJEhQrFGYL7MvRCuJI5hcJ8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County School Division officials on June 2 presented spring results from VOWS, the Virginia Language and Literacy Screener System, saying large shares of kindergarten through second-grade students moved into the “low risk” band compared with fall results.

The division’s staff member presenting the results told the school board that “this is a state required screener for literacy, and it's called VOWs,” and that the screener is given in fall, midyear and spring to K–2 and selected third graders to identify students at risk for reading difficulties.

The presenter said the division tested 796 kindergarten students in spring, with 80 percent in the low-risk band, 10 percent moderate and 10 percent high risk, down from 24 percent high risk in the fall. In first grade the presenter reported 906 students tested in spring with 78 percent low risk (55 percent in the fall) and 11 percent each in moderate and high risk. In second grade the presenter said 908 students were tested: 71 percent low risk (46 percent in the fall), 16 percent moderate and 13 percent high risk in spring.

The presenter emphasized that VOWS scale scores and “wristband” risk ranges increase across administrations (fall → midyear → spring), so growth on score does not always result in unchanged band placement. The presentation used a first-grade example to show a student who gained points each administration but shifted risk bands because the spring band thresholds are higher.

Division staff described how the division will use the spring data: identifying students for summer academy and summer school; providing families with targeted resources and materials over the summer for students at high risk; and giving teachers immediate access to reports in the fall so targeted, explicit instruction can begin at the start of next school year. The presenter stated that “students in the high risk are at the greatest risk for reading difficulty and should have a student reading plan.” Board members asked whether parents could request summer assignments for moderate-risk students; the presenter said teachers would likely communicate summer opportunities and materials to families.

Officials also said the division is updating its K–5 division literacy plan to a biennial plan due June 30 that must describe VOWS implementation for fourth, fifth and middle school students and list interventions and supplemental materials. The presenter said the division will add an intervention specifically for students with disabilities after reviewing this first year of data. The presenter identified Molly Brown as the division’s coordinator for English and credited literacy coaches and teachers for the gains shown in the dashboards.

The presentation included a preliminary comparison between the division’s fall and midyear high-risk percentages and state numbers; the presenter said the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) had not yet released spring statewide comparisons and said the division would provide those when available.

Board members and staff discussed program details: the presenter said VOWS contains multiple subtests (decoding, encoding/spelling, passage comprehension, fluency) and that the vendor’s scoring weights are not public but that subtest results allow teachers to target instruction. The presenter said the VDOE provides an approved list of interventions and that some intervention programs are specific to comprehension, some to decoding and some a combination.

Officials described implementation steps: aligning the K–2 standards-based report card with VOWS, providing professional development tied to the screener results, and ensuring a reading plan for every high-risk student. The presenter said the division will use spring data to guide summer programming and will make the spring results available to teachers right after the administration so fall instruction can start with targeted plans.

The board’s discussion and questions centered on family resources and whether summer interventions repeat the school-year methods; staff replied that summer resources and interventions will be data-driven and targeted to subtest needs rather than simply repeating a single method.

York County School Division staff provided these results and described the follow-up steps but did not propose any action requiring a board vote at this meeting.","York County School Division reported higher percentages of kindergarten through second-grade students in the low-risk band on the spring administration of VOWS, the Virginia Language and Literacy Screener System, and described summer and fall uses of the data including targeted summer resources and updated reading plans for high-risk students.","actionData","errors"]

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