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Bedford superintendent outlines calendar changes, new state school ratings and smartphone concerns

Bedford County School Board · December 12, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Mr. Daffair announced calendar adjustments because of winter weather, summarized Bedford County’s first results under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (listing five schools ‘off track’ and four rated ‘distinguished’), and flagged student health concerns linked to smartphone use.

Superintendent Mr. Daffair told the Bedford County School Board on Dec. 11 that winter weather prompted calendar changes and that the district will publish school-level accountability results in upcoming meetings. "Friday, December 19 marks the last day of the first semester," he said, and added that "School will be closed on Friday, December 12" because of a National Weather Service advisory.

Mr. Daffair briefed the board on the Commonwealth’s new School Performance and Support Framework,…

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