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Drew Mason Elementary reported stronger-than-state SOL pass rates in reading (77%), math (78%) and science (72%), described attendance incentives (monthly parades, rewards) and introduced an Accelerated Reader program led by media specialist Ashley Cox, including book bundles and staff-read videos for families.
Virginia / School Districts / HENRY CO PBLC SCHS
An independent auditor delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion for fiscal year 2025 and summarized fund balances, pension/OPEB footnotes and compliance sections; the board was advised where key statements and footnotes appear in the report.
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The board approved the 2026–27 middle- and high-school programs of study and was presented with an additional Title I award of $691,354.05 and a list of recommended expenditures for elementary interventions, behavioral supports and a fourth-grade field trip to Jamestown.
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At the board’s annual organizational meeting, members nominated and elected Teddy Martin as chair; the superintendent recommended reappointing Brittany Neece as clerk and Judy Easley as deputy clerk. The meeting included presentations, a clean audit report, and community comments about procurement and transparency.
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During public comment a parent alleged potential conflicts in vendor selection and criticized communication and grading changes, urging a countywide public forum; earlier, board counsel had warned the public about limits on comments that disparage staff and potential defamation risks.
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Board members congratulated teachers of the year and student groups, praised Magna Vista and Bassett athletic teams, noted FFA Day at the Capitol and a choir reschedule at Magna Vista, and thanked departing board members; the next regular meeting was announced for January 8.
Virginia / School Districts / HENRY CO PBLC SCHS
The Henry County Public Schools board voted unanimously to enter a closed session under multiple Code of Virginia exemptions to discuss personnel appointments and separations, religious exemption requests, negotiated investments, probable litigation and superintendent contractual matters and evaluation.
Virginia / School Districts / HENRY CO PBLC SCHS
The Henry County School Board presented resolutions honoring Thomas Auker and Elizabeth Durden at its December 2025 meeting and announced Sarah Martin of Campbell Court Elementary as Henry County Teacher of the Year; sponsors provided recognition gifts including a temporary vehicle loan for winners.
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At a December 2025 Henry County School Board meeting, students and parents criticized a new rolling gradebook as stressful and argued it reduced opportunities to recover grades. A parent organizer alleged board bylaw changes and large payments to Emerald Education that she said suggest a conflict of interest; the board did not respond with a formal reply during public comment.
Virginia / School Districts / HENRY CO PBLC SCHS
At its meeting, the Henry County Public Schools board unanimously voted to enter closed session under cited sections of the Code of Virginia to discuss appointments and personnel, religious exemptions, investment of public funds, probable litigation and superintendent contractual matters.