<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance
</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>
Join us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…

<a href="https://www.kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com/2021/02/10/hotspots-help-students-learn-virtually/">Hotspots help students learn virtually
</a>To help students and parents during Lunenburg County Public School’s (LCPS) current virtual learning mode, Wi-Fi hotspots have been set up throughout the county. Several hotspot locations were made available with the help of CARES act funding, while some were…

<a href="https://potomaclocal.com/2021/02/10/manassas-closer-to-returning-students-to-classroom-for-first-time-in-nearly-a-year/">Manassas closer to returning to classroom for first time in nearly a year
</a>Some Manassas City teachers and students could return to the classroom beginning March 15. On February 23, the School Board will vote on whether to return to in-person learning beginning the week of March 15. That’s when Gov. Ralph Northam says school divisions across the…

<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/coronavirus/rcps-wraps-up-first-round-of-vaccinations/article_dc3b2b1b-ba04-5bef-8e7d-5464d36aafbc.html">RCPS Wraps Up First Round Of Vaccinations
</a>As Jill Glick waited the required 15 minutes after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, she tightly clutched a small teddy bear while also confirming her second dose four weeks later. “The receptionist gave him to me because I was nervous…

<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/02/10/school-board-sets-goals-to-address-social-and-racial-equity-in-comprehensive-plan/">Pulaski school board sets goals to address social and racial equity in comprehensive plan
</a>At Tuesday’s Pulaski County Public School Board meeting, members voted to update the district’s comprehensive plan to help it be more inclusive. The move stems from an underlying issue of racism in the district. It’s something Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers said was…

<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-school-board-approves-2021-22-budget-with-2-5-raises-for-all-employees/article_bcba7cae-4957-5097-897f-d648cdd26a97.html">Hanover School Board approves 2021-22 budget with 2.5% raises for all employees
</a>Hanover County’s School Board has given approval to a 2021-22 budget, a plan that includes 2.5% raises for all employees and additional resources for key areas, including the county’s Online School and mental health and counseling services for students and staff. After the…

<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/winchester-public-schools-budget-proposal-includes-6-pay-increase-for-staff/article_c4541abf-8f83-5194-a7e9-4f8324d67434.html#comments">Winchester Public Schools' budget proposal includes 6% pay increase for staff
</a>Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum is seeking a 6% pay increase for all school division employees in his fiscal 2022 budget proposal. The salary hike would cost an extra $2.4 million to fund. "Obviously, salaries is the biggest issue," Van Heukelum said…

<a href="https://thefranklinnewspost.com/news/education-equity-measure-advances-in-general-assembly/article_049b6c94-67f1-11eb-8502-a329b6af2a82.html">Education equity measure advances in General Assembly
</a>Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, and Del. Chris Hurst, D-Montgomery, both put forward proposals to change the constitution to force the General Assembly and state to reckon with its responsibility to provide a high-quality education to all students in the commonwealth. The…

<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/09/rps-superintendent-has-concerns-about-reopening-schools-by-march/">RPS superintendent has concerns about reopening schools by March
</a>Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Karmas has concerns about opening classrooms again by March 15. The board discussed the reopening of schools Tuesday during a budget work session. “There’s no question that in-person instruction is preferable to fully…

<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-school-board-to-discuss-budget-consider-summer-school-options">Virginia Beach School Board discusses budget, providing more robust summer school programs
</a>The Virginia Beach School Board held a meeting Tuesday night after Gov. Ralph Northam announced last week that schools should consider expanding their summer school programs. summer school programs. The governor said that school officials are noticing a decline in…

<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/chesterfield-middle-and-high-school-students-heading-back-march-9/article_3c73e413-8cce-581e-8467-e068f910f2ba.html">Chesterfield middle and high school students heading back March 9
</a>All public Chesterfield middle and high school students have the opportunity to return to the classroom five days a week beginning March 9. The Chesterfield School Board unanimously voted Tuesday to bring the remaining students out of virtual learning and back into school…

<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/10/nearly-75-of-blacksburg-high-students-surveyed-said-they-do-not-want-100-in-person-learning/">Nearly 75% of Blacksburg high students surveyed said they do not want 100% in-person learning
</a>Feeling left out of the school return conversation, two Blacksburg High School seniors collected their own data through an online survey. Looking for input, Lauren Collver and Molly McPherson asked students how they felt about leaving the hybrid learning model. After receiving nearly…

<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/longtime-tucker-teacher-helped-inspire-proposed-henrico-pay-raises">Longtime Tucker teacher helped inspire proposed Henrico pay raises
</a>More than 10,000 Henrico County employees will receive pay raises if the Board of Supervisors approves Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas' extensive proposal. Vithoulkas announced on Tuesday night a $54 million plan that would provide at least 4.4 percent pay raises for…

<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/york-county/york-county-schools-provide-update-for-return-to-in-person-learning/">York County Schools provide update for return to in-person learning
</a>York County Schools officials have provided an update regarding students’ return to in-person learning. Officials say YCSD is on track to meet Gov. Ralph Northam’s expectations to have Virginia students back into the classrooms by March 15. Between January 18 and February 5…

<a href="https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/09/facility-study-details-major-needs-at-multiple-schools/">Facility study details major needs at multiple schools
</a>The results from the facility master plan for Suffolk Public Schools were not so much a surprise as they were a sizable reality check for the School Board and City Council to find the millions of dollars to pay for the options to repair or replace decaying, and in some cases, add onto…

<a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>
During the Virginia General Assembly session, VSBA lobbyists regularly provide updates via our legislative blog. In addition to the Legislative Blog, VSBA will also be filming quick video updates to keep you informed on what is happening throughout the year. Those videos, as available, will be posted on our Video Blog page.

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/vsba-launches-school-board-u/">VSBA School Board U</a>
School Board U is an area of the VSBA website filled with learning opportunities for school board members to explore important topics related to your service on the school board. Complete certain courses and earn a certificate for your hard work. For more information visit the member section of the VSBA website. School board members and division staff, please check your email to find the log in and password information or contact VSBA.