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Board approves consent agenda and 2025–26 meeting schedule; other procedural items passed
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda by voice vote and adopted the 2025–26 meeting schedule after a debate about religious‑holiday accommodations; staff also advanced policy updates for final action in September.
At the start of the meeting the board approved the consent agenda after a motion by Ms. Torres and a second by Ms. Cooper; staff clarified that homeschooled students with religious exemptions are not required to take SOL tests but must show annual academic progress and curriculum documentation.
Later, Mr. Chuck presented the proposed 2025–26 meeting calendar. A boardmember raised concerns about moving dates for certain religious holidays; staff said they had consulted community leaders and adjusted dates based on that outreach. The motion to adopt the 25–26 meeting schedule passed after a voice vote with one member indicating opposition. The board also reviewed additional VSBA policy updates and asked staff to return for formal action in September on the revised policies and substitute‑teacher language.
No detailed roll‑call vote records were provided in the transcript for these motions; both outcomes were recorded as voice votes with the motions carried.
