Henry County school board honors teachers, outgoing members and student groups; announces schedule changes
Summary
Board members congratulated teachers of the year and student groups, praised Magna Vista and Bassett athletic teams, noted FFA Day at the Capitol and a choir reschedule at Magna Vista, and thanked departing board members; the next regular meeting was announced for January 8.
Board members used the meeting’s celebration section to recognize teachers, student groups and departing members and to flag upcoming events and schedule changes.
Speaker 5 congratulated teachers of the year and staff, noting December’s testing schedule and weather can make the month challenging for students and families. Speaker 6 thanked colleagues for the opportunity to serve in the Collinsville District over the last four years and said continuing board members and the superintendent are committed to students at Henry County Public Schools.
Speaker 7 highlighted Ridgeway District events and said several weekend events were likely to be canceled because of incoming snow, although the Ridgeway Christmas Parade (scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday) was expected to proceed unless there was heavy snowfall. Speaker 7 also praised Magna Vista High School’s football team ahead of the state semifinals at Liberty University in Lynchburg and noted he would not be able to attend that trip.
Speaker 4 announced a choir reschedule for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at Magna Vista. Speaker 9 described attending the Virginia School Board Convention with over 900 participants and roughly 122 schools/districts represented and congratulated Miss Isidustel and the district financial team. Speaker 8 congratulated Bassett for making the playoffs and noted that Magna Vista and Bassett student groups would attend FFA Day at the Capitol this year.
Members thanked departing board members Mrs. Durden and Mr. Auker for their service and encouraged them to return occasionally. Speaker 4 reminded the board that the next regular monthly meeting is Jan. 8 at Drewry Mason Elementary and noted the capital conference in Richmond will occur in January as well.
No formal votes or policy decisions on these recognitions and announcements are recorded in the provided segments.
