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Following a closed meeting, the Albemarle County School Board appointed five student representatives (named generically in the public minutes) and approved a list of school administrator appointments for the 2025–26 school year.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
After public comment and a presentation on comparative pay, the Albemarle County School Board voted 5–1 (Bowman absent) to raise annual board compensation to $16,249.20 and increase the chair and vice chair stipends to $2,000 and $1,000, respectively.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
The Albemarle County School Board adopted resolutions recognizing Assistant Superintendent Claire Kaiser’s retirement and issued proclamations celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Juneteenth; the board encouraged community participation in local Juneteenth events and provided student support resources.
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ACPS reported a modest year-over-year increase in Gallup engagement measures after 2,229 staff responses; engaged employees rose from 38% to 42% and the engagement ratio improved to 3.82:1. The division outlined next steps including 90-day action plans and targeted leadership supports.
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Students and staff told the Albemarle County School Board that the Student Senate has strengthened student leadership and improved family communications, but student leaders asked the board for clearer, faster access to project funding and more time at county gatherings because transportation and scheduling limit participation.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
The Albemarle County School Board voted 6–1 on May 20 to adopt a $284,194,448 FY2026 school fund budget and $28,887,689 for special revenue funds.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
After staff, families and students participated in a naming process for the facility at 227 Lamb's Lane (home to the Center for Learning and Growth and the Intensive Support Center), the project manager recommended 'The Learning Collective' based on the final poll where 58% of respondents chose that name over 'Creekside School' and others.
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Community Lab School leaders briefed the board on their project‑based, interdisciplinary model, recent expansion to grades 9–10, International Baccalaureate capstone, admissions lottery process and plans to pilot mastery transcript features.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
Albemarle County Public Schools recognized more than 60 employees at its Celebration of Excellence; Sarah Kiskaden was named ACPS Teacher of the Year and will advance to the regional/state competition.
Virginia / School Districts / ALBEMARLE CO PBLC SCHS
Students, educators and community members urged the Albemarle County School Board to formally recognize at least one Muslim holiday—beginning with Eid al-Fitr—citing student wellbeing, inclusion and examples from other districts.