At a glance: board adopts consent agenda, approves VSBA business‑honor nominations and votes to enter closed session

The Winchester Public Schools Board took three formal actions during the March 10 work session; staff said additional items will return for formal adoption at the next business meeting.

• Consent agenda adopted: Motion to approve the consent agenda (agenda, minutes, bills) was made by Mr. Iler and seconded by Ms. Harris; the board voted in favor and the consent agenda was adopted (all those present said "aye").

• VSBA business honor‑roll nominees adopted (intent resolution): The board approved a resolution to nominate Baylor Construction (Tyler Baylor), Vanessa Santiago of the Winchester Economic Development Authority, and the City of Winchester as the district’s nominees for the Virginia School Boards Association business honor roll. Motion by Ms. Harris; second by Mr. Bertinoff. Board vote: passed (aye recorded, no opposition noted).

• Motion to enter closed session: A motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel (candidates for instructional/licensed positions, coaching vacancies and institute teachers/sports staff for the 2025–26 school year) was made by the mover recorded as "Mister Birgner" and seconded by Mister Ireland; the motion carried after the board voted "aye." No substantive personnel outcomes were announced at the work session.

Ending: staff will bring the easement for Jonker Elementary and the formal FY‑26 adoption item to the next business meeting; the closed‑session personnel matters will be handled under the terms of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and reported as required.