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RCPS board reviews 140‑page policy update in first reading; no adoptions tonight

Roanoke City Public Schools School Board · April 29, 2026
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At a first reading, staff walked the board through a large set of policy updates tied to VSBA model language and local regulations (BBBA, GCBE, GABBR, BDDH among others); the board requested feedback by May 6 and no policies were adopted at the workshop.

Roanoke — Staff presented a first reading of comprehensive updates to the Roanoke City Public Schools policy manual at the board’s April 28 work session, telling the board the document is a first review only and will return for adoption after board feedback.

Dr. Alan Siebert and staff said the package is roughly 140 pages of changes, many of which adopt the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) model policies with local cross‑references. The presentation highlighted key…

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