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Lynchburg board forms Achievement Opportunity and Action Committee to address achievement gaps
Summary
The Lynchburg City School Board announced an ad hoc Achievement Opportunity and Action Committee (AOC) to examine achievement and opportunity gaps, with an initial meeting set for June 18 and a membership drawn from board, administration and community partners.
The Lynchburg City School Board announced the creation of an ad hoc Achievement Opportunity and Action Committee, or AOC, to examine and address long‑standing achievement and opportunity gaps across the division. Board member Poe introduced the committee and said it will center on identifying barriers, strengthening partnerships, and developing action‑oriented solutions.
The committee’s stated focus areas include student achievement and academic support; family and community engagement; mentorship and student supports; access to enrichment and opportunities; attendance and student engagement; and communications and transparency. Poe said the AOC’s work will explore possibilities such as intramural and recreational programs, summer supports coordinated with community organizations, and pathways that combine academics with arts, sports and career exploration.
Poe listed the committee’s initial membership as himself (committee chair), Doctor Farmer, school board member Christy Somerville Majette, Superintendent James Coleman (noted in the presentation as a community participant), community engagement specialist Sarah Blankenship, Christine Kennedy of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Preston Sellers from the Department of Social Services and Wyatt Woody of Parks and Recreation. He said an initial meeting is scheduled for June 18 and that the committee expects to publish initial plans before the next school year begins.
Board members and attendees framed the AOC as a long‑term, community‑driven effort rather than a short policy fix. The presenter emphasized that the initiative is collaborative, that work will be aligned with the district strategic plan, and that updates will be provided to the board as planning progresses.
The board did not take a formal vote on policy changes at the meeting; the announcement established the committee and its timeline. The AOC’s first meeting is set for June 18; the board said further details and opportunities for community input will follow.
