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Chair asked the board to place a plan to decommission Stewartsville Elementary on the March 12 agenda for public comment, saying doing nothing will worsen the district’s budget problems. The board gave majority consensus to include the option for public comment and a vote next week.
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Assistant Superintendent Randy Haagler presented the FY26‑27 budget summary highlighting a modeled 30% increase in health insurance costs, a built‑in 3% salary column plus step raises, funding to absorb 13 elementary SROs and two pilot elementary ISS positions, and multi‑year reversion projections that could widen a $2.9M gap.
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Finance staff told the Jan. 8 school board that revenues are roughly $342,000 below projection and recommended three supplemental appropriations; staff warned of a projected $10.3M funding shift tied to local composite index changes in 2028–29 and outlined plans to set aside $8.7M to soften the impact.
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At its Jan. 8 organizational meeting the Bedford County School Board elected Chris Daniels chair and Dr. Hubach vice chair and agreed by consensus to add regular two‑month board work sessions while keeping standing committees for specialized work.
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Staff told the board that Forest Elementary is projected at about 96% capacity next year and recommended closing zone transfers at Forest Elementary, New London Academy and Otter River to avoid overcrowding; board gave staff consensus to implement closures while allowing case‑by‑case exceptions.
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Superintendent Mr. Daffair announced calendar adjustments because of winter weather, summarized Bedford County’s first results under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (listing five schools ‘off track’ and four rated ‘distinguished’), and flagged student health concerns linked to smartphone use.
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The board approved the 2026-27 program of studies and a slate of nine policy updates, certified a closed session held under Virginia law, and voted to uphold the superintendent’s recommendation on employee E121125A.
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After receiving two proposals and conducting interviews, the board approved staff moving forward to negotiate with Southern Air for HVAC projects at Liberty and Stanton River high schools; roofing work will be bid separately and maintenance reserves are available to fund the work.
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Board members and community speakers offered tribute to outgoing Chairman Marcus Hill for eight years of service, citing leadership during the pandemic, advocacy for parents and students, and personal mentorship.
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Administrators presented modest course-description edits and several additions to the Program of Studies: AP Business & Personal Finance, Agricultural Business Fundamentals, Honors Physics, and stacking patient care technician with nurse aide coursework; changes also clarify dual-enrollment weighting and early-graduation deadlines.