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Radford City School Board held a first reading of proposed Policy BBBD — a code of conduct for board members covering purpose, trust, staff relations, public conduct, conflict resolution and accountability — and scheduled a possible vote in March.
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The Radford City School Board voted Feb. 10 to add physics and AP physics, Principles of Business and Marketing, and a nurse‑aide/CNA course to Radford High School’s course selection, contingent on sufficient student interest and appropriate instructor certification.
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Radford’s midyear literacy update showed more than 60% of kindergarten students in the low‑risk band at midyear and MAP data for intervention students projecting improved outcomes on upcoming SOLs, according to literacy staff.
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Radford City Schools selected a firm from five proposals to conduct a facilities‑needs assessment and separate ADA compliance review; an initial draft of the assessment is expected by June 30.
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Curriculum staff told the board they recommended HMH for K–5 math, Savvas for grades 6–8 and Mathspace for high school; social‑studies texts were placed on display for community review and some publishers limit online access to the public.
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Radford City Schools showcased its CTE Bridge to Excellence cohort on Feb. 10, with administrators and students describing industry tours, certifications (OSHA 10, ServSafe), equipment grants and plans for additional healthcare and manufacturing partnerships.
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At its organizational meeting the Radford City School Board elected Gloria Boyd as chair and Jane Swing as vice chair, approved routine consent and calendar items and approved new Radford High School course proposals to support the 2026–27 registration process.
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Mariah Jay, the REA representative, presented survey results calling for continued compensation increases across positions, stronger special‑education staffing and retention supports, expanded student mental‑health services, and facility improvements to support instruction.
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The Radford City School Board was told the Virginia Board of Education will phase in higher cut scores over four years with 2025–26 a preparation year; the division highlighted strong accountability results, discussed a bus-driver training program and facilities RFP, and approved a change to the 2025–26 transportation pay scale.
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The board heard a second‑grader’s classroom highlights and recognized athletes and teachers of the year; administrators announced retiree recognition and upcoming celebrations.