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Staff recommended a budget baseline using an estimated ADM of 12,905 (down 255 students), which reduces state funding by roughly $2.2M but is largely offset by a recalculated local composite index that would add about $2.6M; proposals include a 2% raise scenario, targeted staffing, and major technology and capital needs.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
Staff outlined a one‑year pilot to random‑test about 10% of VHSL athletes (excluding steroid testing), paired with counseling and student surveys; the board asked staff to return with research, stakeholder outreach and a communication plan before any vote.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
Administrators proposed adding three board‑certified behavior analysts (for a total of five), extend preschool assessment and program manager contracts for year‑round services, add speech‑language pathology support, and establish another autism self‑contained classroom to ease capacity constraints.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Roanoke County School Board voted to expel a student from Roanoke County Public Schools, approved releases from compulsory attendance under state law, adopted the consent agenda and authorized a $250,000 appropriation for a softball field at William Byrd Middle School after debate about timing and cost.
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Teacher Christy Stanley told the Roanoke County School Board about Glenvar Elementary’s new STEM lab, 3D printing and inclusive FACS/FACTS programming; students shared short recorded reflections and the board praised the school’s culture and student engagement.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
During member reports, board members welcomed new member Dr. White and debated revenue sharing with the county, opportunities for shared services, library spending and SRO funding; several members urged joint meetings and greater transparency with the board of supervisors.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
A district committee presented recommended K–2 standards-based grading practices to the Roanoke County School Board on June 5, proposing progress-report language, standardized assessments, and removal of averaged final grades for younger students.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
The Roanoke County School Board on June 5 reviewed $2.245 million in requested minor and major capital projects while noting only $1.62 million is currently available in minor capital funds.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
The Roanoke County School Board reviewed annual policy updates on June 5; superintendent counsel Jamie Soltis recommended moving the majority of code-driven changes to the consent agenda, while flagging a few items — including cell-phone enforcement, seizure-medication self-carry and advanced-math implementation — for additional clarification.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
A commercial broker asked the Roanoke County School Board to consider selling two small lots on the Brambleton–Ranchcrest corner near Cave Spring Middle School. Board members voiced interest in exploring an offer, emphasizing buffers, traffic safety and the necessary public approvals; no sale or vote occurred.