Votes at a glance: Bedford County School Board, Sept. 11, 2025

The Bedford County School Board took several formal actions at its Sept. 11, 2025 meeting. The key votes, in the order they were taken, are listed below.

- Suspend rules to advance redistricting discussion: Motion to "suspend the rules to proceed with possible feedback on the Forest redistricting presented on 05/08/2025." Moved by Mr. Daniels; seconded by Dr. Heebach. Recorded vote: Pedrosian — aye; Daniels — aye; M. Hill — aye; Eshill — no; Dr. Hubach — aye; Miss Pervis — aye. Outcome: approved.

- Proceed with proposed Forest‑zone redistricting and hold public hearing: Motion to approve the redistricting plan as presented with potential changes based on public feedback and to hold a public hearing at the Oct. 9 board meeting. Moved by Mr. Daniels; seconded by Mr. S. Hill. Recorded vote: Pedrosian — aye; Daniels — aye; M. Hill — aye; Eshill — no; Dr. Heebach — aye; Miss Pervis — aye. Outcome: approved.

- Authorize issuance of RFP for HVAC work at Sand River High School and Liberty High School: Motion to advertise and release the request for proposals for HVAC replacement/controls work at Sand River High School and Liberty High School (CIP project). Moved and seconded by board members; outcome: approved (voice vote recorded).

- Approve policy JCD (School Zone Transfers / Redistricting procedure language): Motion to approve proposed edits to policy JCD. Moved by Mr. Daniels; seconded by Mr. S. Hill. Outcome: approved.

- Approve family life curriculum: Motion to adopt the proposed family life curriculum with a minor update noted in the board memo (added language regarding communication and certain content risk). Moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Enter closed session: Motion to enter closed session under the Code of Virginia (2.2‑3711 and related provisions) for personnel, student matters and real estate consultation; moved by Mr. Daniels; seconded by Mr. S. Hill. Outcome: approved to convene closed session.

- Post‑closed‑session actions on student disciplinary matters: After the closed session the board certified the closed meeting and voted to uphold the superintendent’s recommendation on two student matters (091125A and 091125B). Motion moved by Mr. Daniels; seconded by Mr. S. Hill. Outcome: motions approved (recorded as ayes).

- Approve consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Moved by Mr. S. Hill; seconded by Mr. Daniels. Outcome: approved.

Several other informational items and committee updates were presented but did not require votes at the meeting. The board directed staff to prepare notices and materials for the Oct. 9 redistricting public hearing and to return with any recommended refinements for final action at a later meeting.