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School board splits on VSBA membership; asks administration to study alternatives and attorney costs
Summary
Board members debated whether to keep membership in the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA). A motion to drop VSBA from next year’s budget failed; the board then directed the superintendent to research alternative policy services and to explore options to reduce attorney costs.
The Amherst County School Board on March 11 debated whether to maintain its Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) membership. After extended discussion and public comment, a motion to abandon VSBA membership immediately was defeated, but the board voted to direct administration to research alternatives and to report back with recommendations.
Board member Mister Terry moved to discontinue the district’s VSBA membership; several board members urged caution and said the administration should present alternatives first. Mrs. Justice, Ms. Thompson and others said they wanted due diligence — not a sudden withdrawal — and asked staff to identify comparable policy…
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