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The school board approved adding Small Animal Care 1 and 2 to the division’s Career and Technical Education catalog after a federal review found the courses were being offered without formal approval; the classes are already popular and used for work‑based learning placements.
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Moseley Architects reported that the elementary addition is on schedule and presented three cost-tiered renovation options for the high school auditorium, with board members discussing funding timing and whether to pursue partial work now or plan a broader high‑school renovation later.
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The board heard a report on STARBASE, a Department of Defense‑sponsored STEM program hosted at Fort Pickett; every fifth grader participates for six weeks, teachers attend with students, and staff described strong student engagement and plans to bring program elements back to classrooms.
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District staff presented preliminary state accountability results showing elementary and middle schools below the 80‑point threshold for being “on track,” while the high school’s cohort‑based metrics were strong; trustees discussed chronic absenteeism and recovery programs.
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After a closed session, the board approved the personnel agenda, granted seven religious exemptions, and approved appointments to superintendent advisory committees; actions were moved, seconded and recorded as approved during the meeting.
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Prince Edward County Schools contracted with Chris Jones of the Virginia Association for Teaching, Learning and Leading to deliver a yearlong program of classroom observation coaching for principals and administrators to improve instructional feedback.
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The board recognized a $10,000 donation from Gemini for the high school robotics program, applauded Boy Scout volunteers and Pepsi grant support for a Middle School outdoor classroom, and staff noted other community donations including a $5,000 check from T‑Mobile for Friday Night Lights.
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Officials said the elementary school project remains on schedule but discussed replacing aging kitchen equipment and possibly retiling the kitchen using project contingency funds; cost estimates are expected in the coming weeks and any work would be scheduled for next summer.
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Board members reviewed a new policy (KGD) implementing a Virginia law that requires schools to notify the school community within 24 hours if a student has a school‑connected overdose; staff emphasized privacy protections and timelines.
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The Prince Edward County School Board voted to request appropriation of remaining All In Virginia grant funds and to add a new $300,000 school‑based mental‑health telehealth grant to this year’s budget and send both requests to the Board of Supervisors for approval.