Board approves consent agenda, IGBA policy updates and 2026–2030 capital plan; convenes closed session on personnel
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Summary
On Dec. 8 the Winchester Public School Board adopted the consent agenda, approved policy updates to IGBA (students with disabilities/IEP supports), approved the 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan, and voted to enter closed session for personnel matters.
The Winchester Public School Board took several formal actions during its Dec. 8, 2025 meeting.
Consent agenda: The board adopted the consent agenda (agenda, minutes, bills and facility usage) after a motion by Miss Harris and a second from Ms. Burrow; the chair called for voice approval with no recorded opposition.
IGBA policy updates: Dr. Mullins presented three changes to policy IGBA (procedures for students with disabilities and IEPs) that formalize existing regulatory practice: 1) strengthened postsecondary transition and supports to be incorporated in IEPs, 2) IEP considerations for emergency/crisis situations, and 3) updated parent notification and supports for students doing dual enrollment. A motion to approve the updates was made by Mr. Burchanoff, seconded, and approved by voice vote; the board recorded the motion as passing.
Capital Improvement Plan: Tony Sabati presented the proposed 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Board members asked about parking and drainage at John Kerr and advocated for prioritizing green initiatives (heat-pump water heaters, geothermal, solar, and electric buses) where feasible. Miss Burrow moved to approve the CIP as presented, Dr. Tedrow seconded, and the board approved the plan by voice vote with no opposition recorded.
Closed session: Following the CIP approval, the board moved into closed session on personnel matters. Mr. Burchanoff moved that the board convene in closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia to discuss appointment, assignment, promotion and performance of specific public employees related to teaching positions, a director position, licensed instructional candidates, administrative stipends, substitute teachers and support staff; Miss Harris seconded and the board voted to enter closed session.
Notes on votes: The meeting record shows voice approvals with no recorded dissent for these items; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally listing each member’s vote.