Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
After presentations from both principals and staff surveys showing divergent preferences, the Clark County School Board voted to adopt a modified hybrid (AB/8‑period) schedule for the high school and tabled the Johnson Williams Middle School decision to allow additional staff work on advisory-program concerns.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
Superintendent Dr. Rick Bowling presented the initial FY27 budget on Jan. 12, highlighting employee compensation as the top community priority, a $219,633 package of requested new positions, and capital needs driven by HVAC repairs; the board discussed costs per percentage point of raises and next steps tied to state budget developments.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
At its organizational meeting Jan. 12, the Clark County School Board elected Katie Kerherbert as chair and Clay Brownback as vice chair, appointed clerks and committee members, moved to remand a disciplinary action to staff, and approved a student's religious‑exemption request after a brief closed-session review.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
Superintendent Dr. Bolling briefed the board on the new state School Performance and Support Framework (released 12/09/2025), reported Clark County High School was designated 'distinguished' while other division schools were 'on track,' and described recent HVAC failures and bus-stop safety concerns requiring out-of-cycle spending and coordination with county maintenance.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
The board approved changes to procurement rules including P-card and IT-approval requirements and also voted to adopt a memorandum of understanding with Freedom 4:24 to provide the human-trafficking unit for fifth grade; district staff said the MOU does not share identifiable student data and requires privacy and network review for classroom use.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
After a lengthy discussion about age-appropriateness and parental opt-out, the Clark County School Board voted to adopt an amended elementary Family Life Education curriculum that removes several standards and sets co-teaching for sensitive lessons; audible votes recorded at the meeting included at least two ayes and one nay.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
Principals from Boyse, DG Cooley, Johnson Williams and the high school presented 2024–25 student outcomes on Nov. 17; the district said three schools project as 'on track' and one as 'distinguished' pending state validation. Presentations highlighted reading interventions, attendance wins and targeted supports for EL and special-education students.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
At its Nov. 17 meeting the Clarke County School Board heard a finance committee update that projected roughly $230,000 less in state revenue for fiscal 2026, driven by lower average daily membership estimates; staff said they will monitor ADM and update revenue estimates.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
Principals from Boyce and D. G. Cooley elementaries, Johnson Williams Middle School and Clark County High School told the school board that 2024–25 testing showed gains across multiple grades, detailed literacy and intervention programs, and noted areas needing work such as Virginia studies and middle-school transitions.
Virginia / School Districts / CLARKE CO PBLC SCHS
The finance committee reported a projected $230,000 reduction in FY26 state revenue for Clarke County Public Schools because average daily membership (ADM) estimates from Weldon Cooper and VDOE came in lower than the district’s budget assumption.