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Superintendent announces 'Stuff the Bus' supply drive, federal funds expected and staffing updates
Summary
District leadership announced an August 4–15 'Stuff the Bus' donation drive for school supplies, said federal program funds were expected after uncertainty, and reported progress recruiting bus drivers, certified teachers and student teachers ahead of the school year.
District leadership told the board about several operational priorities for the start of the school year.
The superintendent described a "Stuff the Bus" supply collection running August 4–15 with drop‑off locations at the district parking lot and Burke & Herbert Bank; donations will be sorted and distributed so students who lack basic supplies are supported. "There will be no student should come to school not having something they need," the superintendent said, urging community groups to contribute notebooks, pencils and other basic items.
Staff also reported that federal programs staff had attended a two‑day training and that, after an earlier period of uncertainty, expected federal education funds should be released soon; the district had received an encouraging email from state officials. Warehouse staff have started receiving new textbook shipments, which will be inventoried and routed to schools.
On personnel, administrators reported ongoing bus‑driver recruitment (several applicants moving through background checks and training) and recent hires of certified teachers plus incoming student teachers and counselors completing fieldwork. The board received these updates as informational; staff recommended approval of personnel packets and moved forward with the consent agenda as presented.
