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Votes at a glance

- E‑Rate category 2 funding: The board approved acceptance of E‑Rate discount funding of $159,571.54 and use of local funds totaling $40,809.26 to purchase Meraki access points, licenses and Palo Alto firewall support/subscriptions from E Plus Technology Inc. The motion was made and seconded and carried on a voice vote.

- Resolution regarding closed meetings for superintendent interviews: The board adopted a resolution opening the authority to hold closed meetings for interviewing superintendent finalists. The motion was made and seconded and approved on a voice vote.

- Acceptance of donation from Hike Kids Foundation: The board accepted a donation presented by Hike Kids Foundation. Board members recognized Amber Vitenthal, president of Hike Kids Foundation. Hike Kids described its Hold My Heart campaign and staff said the organization has raised or committed funds and will work with the school division’s Project Hope/McKinney‑Vento supports; the board approved acceptance of the donation by voice vote.

- PresenceLearning professional services agreement: The board approved a professional services agreement with PresenceLearning, Inc. to provide bilingual psychoeducational evaluations as needed and authorized the superintendent to sign the agreement. The motion was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote.

- Sodexo contract amendment: The board approved Contract Amendment 2 with Sodexo America LLC for the 2025–26 school year to allow a one‑time employee bonus funded through VDOE spend‑down funds and authorized the superintendent to sign. The motion carried on a voice vote.

- Personnel report and addendum: The board approved the Oct. 1 personnel report and addendum, including appointment of an interim principal at the nontraditional school and an adjustment of one position from pay grade 36 to pay grade 37 effective Oct. 2, 2025. The motion passed by voice vote.

Several of the motions were presented by staff (Dr. Costner and Mr. Stefnowski) or made by board members during the meeting; the minutes show motions were seconded and approved by unanimous voice votes with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the public transcript.

The board also heard other agenda items, including a second reading of facility use regulations and a substantial discussion of a draft social‑media policy; neither generated final action at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Warren County Board Meeting Oct 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Warren County School Board on Oct. 1 approved E‑Rate funding for network equipment, a bilingual evaluation contract, a Sodexo contract amendment, accepted a community donation, and approved personnel changes.","taxTitle","WARREN CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",66024,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":46,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6465636,"Warren County School Board seeks talks with supervisors to protect meals-tax revenue for school maintenance",838,3765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa&start=3765&end=4603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa/thumbnail_3765000.jpg","/articles/6465636/Virginia/Warren-County-School-Board-seeks-talks-with-supervisors-to-protect-meals-tax-revenue-for-school-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465636-fde42f1fb63ff7f19849eb993d52297d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712840&Signature=FpA3vmz4F2aEApnunKy-TnTBuBaEGMaph5kTTAmVGybibhj88OWZ2o-xt8D5wRCyiq5Ffw4G4d97zEToXAkwh25M2b7Lwju-rmhJflAzKx5kHwneflZFIvlH4-IseJBhcrbg8sXHV4UHdyX49EhzVDsfdlf5ibc9MNHXyxWNGnw8Bc7xFwf2DtLasMvAVJijwEexHtJhjtRSE3LEeEPzmCVxYB~llBnxHzu8K1b6lmjWM8C542sKtgZRYgT53WEc7jS7UJaT6rXuhe9o24CLnbYHogpVPNjcJP526QB2Be~Db~ci-OFBFXi4NNMwYH19qtSJ7W-KJwVOoN-lgEv19g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County School Board on Oct. 1 adopted a resolution asking the Warren County Board of Supervisors to open talks on using meals‑tax revenue to fund long‑term upkeep of school facilities.

The request follows presentations by Dr. Costner, who reviewed the history of the meals tax ballot language and subsequent county/town agreements that changed how collections were distributed. Costner told the board the county is currently covering debt service tied to school construction and that the existing memorandum of agreement provides the town with 30% of corridor meals‑tax receipts, reducing the share available to the school division.

The resolution the board approved notes the board of supervisors has funded debt service for new school construction and says the school board seeks a “constructive dialogue” to develop a plan that secures funding to preserve school buildings. Board members described widespread maintenance needs — from roofs to courts — and framed the conversation as an early step toward identifying predictable funding for capital upkeep rather than an immediate dollar request.

Dr. Costner provided figures the board used in discussion: he said debt service covered by the county is $10,990,343; he also reported the meals‑tax collections for the July 1–June 30 2023–24 period and the memorandum of agreement remittances, saying that roughly $1,139,833 was collected and that about 30% (approximately $341,950) was remitted to the town under the county’s agreement, leaving roughly $792,905 applied toward debt service in that period. Board members and staff repeatedly stressed that the county’s existing 30% allocation is already committed and that any new support likely would require “new money” or a change in how proceeds are earmarked.

Board members proposed several next steps: using upcoming joint budget work sessions to raise the issue with supervisors, exploring carryover or audit balances, and considering a formal cost‑sharing or earmark mechanism so maintenance funds would be held separately for school facility needs. After discussion, the board voted to accept the resolution and to forward the request to the supervisors for further conversation.

The motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded on voice vote; the chair called for the ayes and none opposed. The resolution does not itself change how revenues are distributed; it asks the supervisors to meet and negotiate possible changes or protections for meals‑tax proceeds going toward school upkeep.

The board’s request does not set specific new funding commitments and does not alter the memorandum of agreement between the county and town; instead it asks for a formal negotiation so the parties can plan longer‑term maintenance funding.

The school board indicated they intend to use the board supervisors’ upcoming joint work sessions during budget development as an early forum for those discussions.","The Warren County School Board voted to ask the Board of Supervisors to negotiate how meals‑tax revenue can be used to fund ongoing school facility maintenance and preservation of debt‑service funding arrangements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6465622,"Board discusses facility‑use regulations; suggests adding private/homeschool educational groups to priority list",294,2301000,2595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa&start=2301&end=2595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa/thumbnail_2301000.jpg","/articles/6465622/Virginia/Board-discusses-facilityuse-regulations-suggests-adding-privatehomeschool-educational-groups-to-priority-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465622-7371cac8baeec8957f032c9c9e57d2b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712840&Signature=YPYY2LhTY7jekdwOepSpqs1EYu1-P6QbR7rCN1Vhj9NvngB5Y5u3yA-f48T8X3sUIhhxKXhoB08J20ifuqMJ4rVKbdlIq0AH21Wu~fS1-di-yMTJtdfmhsrjijgNF7ndiVLFcCPEdi5a4YS7LhBo~VHL1l5K~OWMqHgGY3~nb~tM9Q3ER11x1uSkCvvFUH0mnlPvPZaTJgxXZYzAwa8TRSB8PS0YwAhwkwnvblY95nTJJn0QS2GE~pFjc33nZipzapyAlbFncVD2~BfNXfIbymXFDA0l0aKStD28n36g1mwW88Px7SmQgh~Uqj7gjYB8LArUKKPMgeUWOudAEfc1sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Oct. 1 meeting the Warren County School Board held the second reading of proposed revisions to KG‑E, the district regulations governing public use of school facilities, and asked staff to return with language adding other local educational groups to the priority list.

Staff said the proposed priority order lists Warren County Public Schools instructional and extracurricular programs first, then school‑related groups such as parent‑teacher associations and booster clubs, then Warren County government agencies, and finally “all other spaces available” on a first‑come, first‑served basis. The presentation explained that the online reservation system should prevent last‑minute bumping of non‑priority users once a booking is in the system.

Several board members asked that the regulations explicitly address homeschool and private educational groups (including adult‑education or 18–21 special‑services programs) and discussed where those organizations should fall in the priority hierarchy. One board member suggested adding “other local educational institutions” as a separate category above general civic and faith groups; staff said they would draft proposed language and include it for the third reading.

Staff clarified that existing bookings would not be displaced by a proposed reordering and that the online system timestamps bookings to prevent conflicts. Board members also asked staff to confirm whether Warren County government agencies (for example, Parks and Recreation) are covered in the county agency category; staff confirmed Parks and Rec would be included.

No final vote was taken on the policy text; the board plans a third reading after staff returns with revised wording and confirmation of operational procedures for the online reservation portal.","During a second reading of KG‑E (use of facilities) the Warren County School Board discussed ordering of priority categories for facility rentals and asked staff to draft language that explicitly addresses homeschool and private educational groups for the third reading.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6465627,"Warren County board continues review of social‑networking guidelines for employees; no final vote",783,2778000,3561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa&start=2778&end=3561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5874195-e0bc4269c1dee092e342fff674ee98fa/thumbnail_2778000.jpg","/articles/6465627/Virginia/Warren-County-board-continues-review-of-socialnetworking-guidelines-for-employees-no-final-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6465627-d4e60c919bba368382541c56e9ba884d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712840&Signature=UTzavhN0IZcMuEclqkJ9HECGHxN4cyHxjykb1irQZYat0Wf2Ih~ocGNJz-BCgIvD0LYk16-v3ofiEXSOhD33LLQo5iDoekRgpzleUo9bpmFlIExXRAwL4HNBE2Yu0C9xAEC3XkReF~AyklhmZ7WYZQHb7IG5Wl-wgeiM-6dlGjBmXizl8n7zgyQ5OAkteuEr4HCH-H-Ofg6WX-5P0yHNSNhIqzckM7RbVZhJHflq4uhLkQFtylsQrbGZyuqBXHb2sQaTiz7EPGB1K7l5e6KQXvB0Rbb3FvdFYLKj9rF8Ca8Tzejx7pY706sCEHL06oB5riS9H3mrGNVwImIRUrzVBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County School Board on Oct. 1 continued its review of proposed guidelines on employee use of social networking and other internet communication, leaving the item at second reading for further refinement.

Board members voiced support for clearer restrictions on personal employee‑student relationships on social media, with several urging language that would forbid employees from establishing personal social‑networking relationships with currently enrolled WCPS students on their private accounts. Board members and staff discussed distinguishing between official, school‑approved accounts (for athletics, clubs or class communications) and personal accounts. Several members suggested that official accounts be required to be clearly labeled and administered as division‑approved channels.

The board asked staff to add explicit reference to federal age requirements, noting the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and reminding principals that services collecting personal data from children under 13 require verifiable parent consent. Board members proposed requiring parent/guardian consent for any employee‑initiated electronic communications with minor students and suggested that such consent could be folded into activity permission slips.

Other discussion points included whether the policy should use broader language such as “internet communication” to capture gaming chat, YouTube comments and other emerging platforms; whether bullet points should be converted to numbered paragraphs for easier citation; and whether the district should maintain an indexed list of approved, official accounts. Staff said they would collect input from administrators and extracurricular leaders and forward suggested edits to the division attorney for review ahead of a third reading. The board signaled willingness to take additional readings if needed to finalize the policy.

No formal vote was taken on policy language during the meeting.","Board members and staff discussed proposed regulations limiting personal employee‑student social media contacts and clarifying age and parental‑consent rules; the item remains at second reading and staff will seek legal review and stakeholder input before a later reading.","actionData","errors"]

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Warren County School Board approves E‑Rate funding, contracts and personnel actions; accepts community donation

Warren County School Board seeks talks with supervisors to protect meals-tax revenue for school maintenance

Board discusses facility‑use regulations; suggests adding private/homeschool educational groups to priority list

Warren County board continues review of social‑networking guidelines for employees; no final vote