Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
After certifying closed‑session proceedings, the Roanoke County School Board approved motions to long‑term suspend two students for 364 days and place them in alternative education under superintendent‑determined contracts.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
Superintendent Ken Nisley announced Carilion Clinic’s donation valued at more than $1.25 million to support the division's health sciences program and campaign for excellence; the district also presented the local Perkins plan for CTE funding as an information item.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
The Roanoke County School Board reviewed and approved the proposed FY2026–27 budget and associated pay plan, a package that includes a 4.5% overall pay increase for employees, insurance adjustments, CIP updates and a $15.4 million alternative education project added to the capital plan.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
Dr. Beth Harmon presented the annual special education plan and the Part B flow-through grant application, confirming the division will meet federal IDEA and Virginia Board of Education requirements and will bring the comprehensive plan to the board for consent at the April meeting.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
At a March 30 budget work session, the Roanoke County School Board reviewed three budget scenarios and members signaled support for securing a 4.5% raise using funds currently available while weighing cuts to capital projects, HVAC and textbook purchases; staff will present the package for action at the next meeting and to the Board of Supervisors next week.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
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.
Virginia / School Districts / ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS
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.