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Botetourt school board opts for long‑term suspensions instead of expulsions in two student cases
Summary
After a closed‑session review, the Botetourt County School Board declined administration recommendations for expulsion in two student discipline cases and approved long‑term suspensions; one vote was 4–1 and the other was unanimous.
The Botetourt County School Board on March 12 declined administration recommendations for expulsion in two student discipline cases and instead imposed long‑term suspensions.
During actions taken after a closed meeting called under the Code of Virginia, a motion by Jenny P. Wilson to not uphold the recommendation of expulsion for Student 1 but to impose a 364‑day long‑term suspension was seconded by Dana McCaleb and carried. The recorded vote on that motion was yes: Anna Weddle, Dana McCaleb, Tim Davidick, Jenny P. Wilson; no: Matt East.
For Student 2 the board voted to not uphold the administration’s recommendation for expulsion and to impose a long‑term suspension through the end of the school year on May 20, 2026. That motion was made by Dana McCaleb, seconded by Matt East, and carried unanimously.
The board’s action followed an earlier motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss personnel and student matters pursuant to Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711. No additional case details, charges, or identifying information about the students were provided in the public record during the meeting.
The decisions are recorded in the minutes and were approved by affirmative board votes after certification of the closed session. The board adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
