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\"We plan to have a public hearing, and approval from the school board in September,\" said Patrick Hausman, co-chair of the Family Life Education committee. Hausman described a timeline of work that began last October: teachers and administrators reviewed VDOE materials, completed modules, and created a curriculum skeleton that was iteratively expanded, reviewed by the School Health Advisory Board (SHAB), and revised based on feedback.

Staff said instructional teams compiled an 89-page pacing guide and full lesson plans, linked digital resources where possible, and made hard copies of vendor materials (Second Step kits) available at the central office. They stressed the division interpreted some state indicators as \"required\" for local implementation and reminded parents that the state requires an opt-out option.

\"If the parent chooses to opt a student out of that lesson, they still have that autonomy to do so,\" Hausman said, noting that teachers will provide alternative, meaningful lessons for students who opt out.

Staff said they reviewed external curricula for topics such as human trafficking and that some resources are available at no cost. Renee (staff) will send a link to the full curriculum with an online feedback form so community members can review materials before the September hearing. Staff plan to send opt-out forms to families in October and roll FLE lessons into the academic year thereafter.

Board members thanked staff for the work and urged community members concerned about the content to review the posted materials.

What happens next: The board will accept public comment during the September hearing; staff will collect feedback from the posted materials and make adjustments before a formal vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clarke County Public Schools School Board Meeting 08/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented an 89-page Family Life Education (FLE) pacing guide and lesson plans; the board was told materials will be posted for review, a public hearing is planned in September, and opt-out forms will be sent in October. Staff emphasized alignment to VDOE standards and SHAB review.","taxTitle","CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",60767,"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},6789040,"Instructional team credits redesigned attendance efforts and targeted supports for divisionwide gains",1435,410880,1846135,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f&start=410&end=1846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f/thumbnail_410880.jpg","/articles/6789040/Virginia/Instructional-team-credits-redesigned-attendance-efforts-and-targeted-supports-for-divisionwide-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789040-5106105c3d58f622aac0630959a77e90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770637386&Signature=LTILw6zYm9AJGOV3F1MVqWId7hZEnAHrYyBXh2WrIUhsut6DYFSsWy6mk2W9-8iYKy1mQ70j8-xgBl1Kc-lbmSNDflMoQapvwG6j-pGeEgP48fbVSUSw5Rx~VGsWLcBoWI3fxWbawiJub3JzBebD3E6a~fLLWH8zwc8SpfQQ4USGG-X7O5JPLtm1BIAZOtKNYB07WVFdgfhqRs38wftVgHUARl-DVoppaRT3XduxfwKdoG8cWzIoR8ttBsCAt6l14vf51oXuK1AvOcGFsCfqPOQ206q2XsiOOsLOo1Eorfy30Yozj6~Tie6iJuCiwg81WW3is5BUwjvnmpDutr-fLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clarke County Public Schools instructional leaders presented attendance and academic results to the school board on Aug. 25, saying targeted procedural changes, curriculum supports and partnerships produced measurable improvements.

\"We were excited to be on that list,\" said Jessica Nell, director of curriculum and instruction, describing the division's recognition as one of Virginia's top 10 most improved districts for chronic absenteeism across recent school years. Nell said the division implemented consistent attendance procedures in 2023–24, including early outreach to families, regular attendance meetings, and school-based incentives.

Nell and colleagues also pointed to academic progress. \"We were the second-most improved in percentile rank in overall pass rates for the 2024–25 school year,\" she said, noting the report covered schools in their comprehensive instructional consortium and that students with disabilities showed strong gains.

Instructional leaders described a series of steps they said produced growth: comprehensive needs assessments in 2023–24 to inform school improvement plans; division-level monitoring meetings and pacing guides for SOL-tested subjects; professional development and partnerships with the Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at George Mason University; and a Canvas course on explicit instruction (HLP 16) used by teachers.

Frank Ward, director of student services, told the board special education staff focused on explicitly teaching vocabulary and specially designed instruction, mentoring new special education staff and holding students to high expectations with appropriate accommodations.

Harry Holloway, curriculum coordinator, described changes in mathematics instruction tied to new state standards and the division''s rollout of an evidence-based instruction (EBI) approach in middle school to expand problem-solving instruction. At the high school, staff added a data analysis course last year, which Holloway said showed promise for expanding students'' skills.

Board members pressed on how these strategies connect to career and technical education (CTE). \"The annual CTE advisory report links math with CTE,\" Nell said, adding that the division will discuss CTE data at advisory committee meetings. Several board members emphasized practical math skills such as ratios and measurement.

On attendance, staff said they restructured outreach to identify students who were chronically absent, contact families early, and embed supports in the school (counselor touchpoints, nurse referrals, and targeted interventions). \"We did completely restructure it, and I think that's why you saw the improvement,\" Nell said.

The presentation closed with staff offering to bring more school-level details in October after state data are finalized.

What happens next: Board members asked for principals to present school-specific data in a future meeting once the state releases final figures.","Clarke County Public Schools staff told the board Aug. 25 the division ranked among Virginia''s most improved for chronic absenteeism and posted sizable pass-rate gains in the 2024–25 year, particularly for students with disabilities. Staff outlined attendance procedures, needs assessments, and partnerships supporting those results.",{"_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},6789025,"Board approves multiple supplemental appropriations and appoints liaison; transfers and personnel actions reviewed",1213,5376970,6590865,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f&start=5376&end=6590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f/thumbnail_5376970.jpg","/articles/6789025/Virginia/Board-approves-multiple-supplemental-appropriations-and-appoints-liaison-transfers-and-personnel-actions-reviewed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789025-b2a9e6a18eae87cd4dc6a66e0b79ea5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770637386&Signature=lL5DpdNNtOYD7leH1eUsCl8zKCNxaZpOiYpyJqoWaFkpF5HjpdS14hC-Ek27jiqLmzIPNiJUHB-djXXALStll8spfUF76cv7nDNa6DJ5-RKnzaVXNWa~6YxcGAZApcJzKcpdMZlw-hMSHp5ZU7Wl0qFuxCnGarvRcj5v4xCPid8NAfH-UKpwlvHgZu8o3m9~~l1yOkZteu7W5TCIZR1e-SFXuui4og7doNc8zZN5k~uK-b1Qsw0FbBMJExlnVSJkDtczU7jwPPuG-AvZJzN6UFtC5ngCLHqXI2YvRDvpvGholyDRAd7Ico9gDI3yp0eq5gGEf9vaD60nK8xC7uGcaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Aug. 25 meeting the Clarke County school board approved a package of supplemental appropriations, appointed a liaison to the gifted advisory committee and completed personnel approvals after a closed session.

Finance committee representative Mister Nucci reviewed proposed carryforward requests for FY2026. Nucci said the division needs to formally move several state and federal grant balances into FY2026 so those funds remain available for intended uses. \"We want to transfer about $47,000 from fiscal year 25 to fiscal year 26\" for the All In Virginia program, he said, and then walked through Title grants that staff proposed carrying forward for materials, tutoring, professional development and school improvement work.

Under new business the board voted on the seven items by voice vote (all \"Aye\"). The motions and amounts recorded on the meeting agenda and approved by the board were:

- All In Virginia (state) carryforward: increase FY26 operating fund revenue and expenditure by $47,615.26 (moved and seconded; approved by voice vote).
- FY24 Title I carryforward: $5,962.65 (materials/supplies for pre-K at Boyse and Cooley schools).
- FY25 Title I carryforward: $17,691.35 (general Title I supports).
- Title I School Improvement (Johnson Williams Middle School): $22,245.62 (planning, instruction, supplies).
- FY25 Title II carryforward: $23,999.54 (professional development and related supports).
- FY25 Title III carryforward: $4,618.64 (English learner programming).
- FY25 Title IV carryforward: $12,555.66 (academic enrichment programs).

Board members discussed that carryforward funds do not increase local cost because these are state or federal monies left unspent in prior years; Nucci explained the funds are typically reimbursable federal carryover and would be available only if moved to FY2026.

Separately, the board considered new appointments and personnel items: Mike Wilson volunteered to serve as school board liaison to the gifted advisory committee through Dec. 31, 2025; a motion to appoint him was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Later the board convened a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Code of Virginia § 2.2‑3711(A)(1). After reconvening, the board voted to approve personnel actions and stipend information as presented.

What happens next: The supplemental appropriation approvals will be forwarded to the board of supervisors for the county-level vote where required; staff will carry the approved grant balances into FY2026 as authorized.","During new business the board unanimously approved seven supplemental appropriations to carry grant funds into FY2026 (All In Virginia and federal Title grants), appointed a liaison to the gifted advisory committee, and approved personnel and stipend items after a closed session under the Code of Virginia personnel exemption.",{"_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},6789030,"Board reviews five-year CIP; Cooley Upper Campus work and rooftop units highlighted for near-term budget decisions",643,4049930,4693340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f&start=4049&end=4693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682206-ec60fa149e614eb3cafa62d12ee00c4f/thumbnail_4049930.jpg","/articles/6789030/Virginia/Board-reviews-five-year-CIP-Cooley-Upper-Campus-work-and-rooftop-units-highlighted-for-near-term-budget-decisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789030-ee6c0aaa0b857cb0f6864c9eacf7465f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770637386&Signature=DD~21Z--Z7DdA~ycc-P3yFPRGjqiMU2AheEX749a7B-MOzd3Eima6C9SZB-y4k8TX0I1OZZeymDaYZl4HIkHpzj7RGow9BN0TlvzirSrtzHlVeRGJdTMOb2bUJ7j4iT1VH0HxDOg8dQQSqD78tLEb~wksz8I10RzbcEjcObcS8kiDo0F05L-kcmZk6eNVjzmmIfAvYLfbjEsOGzG4kQrFRsG7V5erh3imvliXwh4KujSVMTl1KoK4emTPC7yFi-ZsLaFXUtiWc-vuHgElVnwKdGOhOsfVQIRXtwJISdQdHBSjloW5WmrwzMVVwgVLMwqzk3e7NBpSmbZONF0qLo97Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Bolling and the director of operations presented the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the board Aug. 25 and requested feedback before the county deadline.

Dr. Bolling said year 1 (2026–27) is the most consequential for next year''s budget decisions because those projects feed directly into capital budget requests. He noted the plan had been adjusted to delay some major work at the Cooley Upper Campus to allow the board and county to consider optimal uses of the facility.

\"Year 1 is probably the most important because it's the first decision we'll be making toward our budget,\" Bolling said. Director of Operations Andre summarized about 15 projects across five years, including rooftop units and painting at central office, an HVAC standalone replacement and chiller at Boyse, water-heater replacement and BAS upgrades at Johnson Williams, exterior door replacements at Cooley Lower, and a future plan for athletic field lights and high-school auditorium lighting.

Board members asked whether cost estimates included escalation and whether recently completed walk-through reports were incorporated. Staff said estimates include escalation factors and that some projects (for example, the Boyse roof) were removed after being completed. They also said they plan a final cross-check with the incoming maintenance director before finalizing the CIP.

The board was reminded that the CIP must be sent to the county administrator and board of supervisors on or before Sept. 5.

What happens next: Staff will update the CIP with any board feedback and submit it by the county deadline. The board may revisit prioritization during budget development.","Superintendent and operations staff presented a five-year capital improvement plan that prioritizes 2026–27 projects (Cooley roof and rooftop units, HVAC and BAS upgrades, chiller replacements, auditorium and athletic lighting) and asked the board for feedback before the Sept. 5 county submission deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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Board previewed Family Life Education curriculum; public hearing set for September with opt-out process

Instructional team credits redesigned attendance efforts and targeted supports for divisionwide gains

Board approves multiple supplemental appropriations and appoints liaison; transfers and personnel actions reviewed

Board reviews five-year CIP; Cooley Upper Campus work and rooftop units highlighted for near-term budget decisions