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Superintendent says enrollment stable but schools face staffing and connectivity challenges
Summary
Tazewell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Stacy told the planning commission the district's enrollment has stabilized at about 5,200 students and described shortages of teachers and bus drivers, virtual-learning connectivity problems, and school-security upgrades including resource officers.
Dr. Chris Stacy, superintendent of Tazewell County Schools, briefed the commission on March 9 that the district is the county’s largest employer and that enrollment has stabilized at roughly 5,200 students after earlier declines. Stacy said the district has faced multiple challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic, including an ongoing shortage of teachers and bus drivers and difficulties with virtual learning and internet connectivity in some areas.
Stacy described school security as “excellent” and said the addition of resource officers has been a positive step for protecting students. He noted that while pay may be lower than in parts of eastern Virginia, compensation is competitive for the region.
The discussion was informational; the commission did not take personnel or budget action during the meeting.
