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Board approves special‑education, CTE plan and textbooks, moves to pursue bus stop‑arm cameras and CIP revisions
Summary
At the April 14 meeting, the board approved the 2025‑26 Special Education plan and the CTE local plan (both unanimous), adopted new textbook/material purchases, approved grant reports, voted to pursue stop‑arm bus cameras with the county, and accepted CIP revisions.
The Spotsylvania County School Board moved through a series of administrative approvals on April 14, approving the division’s special education annual plan, the Career and Technical Education local plan, textbook and curriculum purchases, a grant report, and capital improvement plan (CIP) updates.
Special education: Allison Langridge presented the 2025–26 Special Education Local Plan Application and explained how IDEA funds (about $5.5 million in 2024–25) support staff and services. The board approved the plan unanimously (7-0). Langridge said the plan adds positions including a special education supervisor, an instructional support specialist and a board‑certified behavior analyst to address increased student need.
CTE and Perkins funding: Administration presented the CTE annual performance and the Perkins local plan, highlighting growth in participation, industry certifications and the Ready, Set, Go externship placements. The CTE plan was approved 7-0; staff noted continued interest from local businesses to host students and a need to expand facility capacity.
Textbook and instructional materials: The board approved recommended adoptions for elementary and middle‑school math and middle‑school English curricula (digital licenses plus classroom print sets), with estimated costs totaling about $5.08 million. Presenters said materials include digital components and classroom print sets.
Grants and finances: The non‑title grants report covered recent awards and a year‑to‑date grant total of roughly $633,753.74 awarded through March 31; the board accepted the report.
Stop‑arm cameras and transportation enforcement: Transportation and safety staff presented results from a five‑day driver survey that recorded stop‑arm violations on regular and special‑needs routes. Staff outlined automated stop‑arm camera systems that photograph violators and capture license plates; the sheriff’s office agreed to assist with review and processing. The board voted 5-0 to declare its intent to pursue stop‑arm cameras and to forward the request to the Board of Supervisors to update ordinances and processes.
CIP updates: The board accepted revisions to the FY25 capital improvement plan, covering project adjustments across elementary, middle and high schools and maintenance facilities (roofing, HVAC, playgrounds, athletic surfaces, and an administrative addition at Spotsylvania Bridal School). Several projects will start early this summer so athletic and school schedules are not disrupted; the revised CIP passed by roll call.
Votes at a glance: - Special Education Annual Plan (2025–26): approved 7-0. - CTE Perkins/local plan: approved 7-0. - Textbook/materials adoption (elementary/middle): approved (roll call recorded 5-0). - Non‑title grants report: accepted (roll call recorded 5-0). - Declaration to pursue stop‑arm cameras and forward to county: approved 5-0; sheriff’s office to assist with enforcement processing. - Revised FY25 CIP: approved 5-0.
Next steps: Administrators will submit the approved state submissions (special education and Perkins) and proceed with procurement for adopted materials and equipment; the transportation team will coordinate with county authorities about stop‑arm camera ordinances and implementation timing.
