Greensville board names first student representative, approves Beta Club trip and takes seven policies on first reading
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The board appointed Shaelyn Harville as the division's first nonvoting student representative, approved a Beta Club overnight trip to the Virginia state convention in Hampton in February, and took seven policies on first reading to align GCPS rules with VSBA and Virginia code updates.
The Greensville County School Board on Nov. 10 appointed Shaelyn Harville, an 11th-grade student at Greensville County High School, as the division's first nonvoting student representative.
"We are excited that our school board recognizes the importance of student voice," a presenter said, introducing Harville, who will serve in an advisory role for the 2024-25 school year and participate in open meetings and assigned projects.
On action items, the board approved an overnight Beta Club field trip to Hampton to attend the Virginia State Beta Convention. Miss Slagle, who requested permission for the trip, said the group will travel in February, leaving Friday and returning Saturday; the presenter noted the dates include Valentine's Day this year. The board approved the trip by voice vote.
The board also took seven policies on first reading. Presenters said the updates were prepared by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) in May 2025 to align GCPS policies with amendments to the Virginia code. The policy items discussed included recommended deletions (for example, ECAV regulation), adoptions of VSBA-revised policies (including replacement of local JCM with VSBA JFCM to comply with code), and updates to GCE and substitute-teacher guidance. The board moved and approved the first-read motions by voice vote.
Board members said the policy review will continue in subcommittee work and that parents had opportunities to review materials during the textbook adoption process. The meeting concluded with routine board reports and adjournment.