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(13413, 7, '2023-01-26 12:58:33', '2023-01-26 17:58:33', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf">Commonwealth v Ting Yi Oei</a> (Memorandum opinion from Circuit Court of Loudoun Co. March 31, 2009 in criminal prosecution of school administrator under Va. Code § 18.2-374.1:1 for possession of child pornography)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf">Schley v. Lynchburg</a> (various documents including Opinion and Order from the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg affirming school board’s decision that teacher who was dissatisfied with the results of her evaluation did not state a grievable matter)\r\n\r\nCommonwealth vs Doe (interpretation of Va. Code § 18.2-370.5 regarding procedures by which a violent sex offender may seek access to school property)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf">Opening Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf">Brief of Appellee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf">Reply Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf">Opinion</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Conference Materials</h2>\r\n<strong>November 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Collective-Bargaining-Presentation-11.16-FINAL.pdf">Collective Bargaining: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Going</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Role of School Board Counsel in Cyber Security Incidents</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ethics-update-Va-School-Bd-Attys-2022.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics: Ethics Update (slides)</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Hot Topic Ethics Update (Word)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legal-Considerations-Regarding-Dyslexia-and-Specialized-Reading-Instruction.pdf">Legal Considerations Regarding Dyslexia and Specialized Reading Instruction</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Divison-Staff-and-the-First-Amendment.pdf">Division Staff and the First Amendment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Out-of-Order-Legal-Strategies-on-How-to-hold-Public-Meetings-During-Times-of-Controversy.pdf">Out of Order: Legal Strategies on How to Hold Public Meetings During Times of Controversy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legislative-Recap.pdf">Legislative Recap</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/effective-unemployment-practice-for-an-education-lawyer/">Effective Unemployment Practice For An Education Lawyer: The VEC Back to Normalcy—We Hope</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/consdierations-for-apps-and-technology-contracts-in-school/">Considerations for Apps and Technology Contracts in School</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/ethical-and-legal-concerns-for-lawyers-advising-clients-on-compliance-with-marijuana-laws/">Ethical and Legal Concerns for Lawyers Advising Client on Compliance with Marijuana Laws</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/marijuana-legalization-in-virginia/">Marijuana Legalization in Virginia</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/providing-services-remotely-to-special-ed-students/">Providing Services Remotely to Special Ed Students</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/collective-bargaining/">Collective Bargaining</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/attorney-client-matters/">Attorney Client Matters</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/school-resource-officers/">School Resource Officers</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/legislative-update/">Legislative Update</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2020\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Collective-Bargaining-Task-Force-ReportTask-Force-Report.pdf">Collective Bargaining Task Force Report</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COSA-COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING-NOV.-11-2020.pdf">COSA Collective Bargaining, November 11, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/McGowan-Wood-TITLE-IX-OUTJLINE-10-29-2020.docx">McGowan Wood Title IX Outline</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.doc">Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Spahn-Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.pdf">Spahn: Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2020</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-Implicit-Bias-CLE-Materials-VSBA.pdf">Implicit Bias CLE Materials</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-ppt-handout.pdf">Implicit Bias Powerpoint Slides</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Legislative-Update-VSBA-SLC-2020.pdf">Legislative Update School Law Conference</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Transgender-Students-Cases-Trends-and-Lessons-from-Around-the-Country-003.pdf">Transgender Cases: Lessons Learned Around the Country</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VSBA-Personnel-Primer.pdf">VSBA Personnel Primer</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf">Implementation of Board of Education Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion</a>\r\nBrad King and Nikki Cheuk  Sands Anderson</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Education Setting</a> (PDF)\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx">Continued Enrollment Request Form</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf">Example of kinship care affidavits</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf">Housing Contract Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf">Shared Housing Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Setting</a>\r\nKami Lannetti Virginia Beach and Nanci Reaves  Hampton</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf">Ethics: It’s Elementary</a>\r\nTim Spencer Roanoke City</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf">School Safety &amp; Special Education: Understanding When and How Special Education Laws Impact a School’s Response to Threats in the School Community</a>\r\nPatrick Andriano and Anne Mickey  Reed Smith</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf">The Legal Authority and Role of the School Board</a>\r\nBrad King Sands Anderson\r\nSamantha Bosserman VSBA</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf">NSBA Legal Advocacy Update</a>\r\nFrancisco Negron NSBA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2018</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics</a>\r\nBarbara Balogh Saunders\r\nAssistant Ethics Counsel\r\nVirginia State Bar</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf">New Board of Education Licensure Hearing Guidelines</a>\r\nSteve DeVita Loudoun County\r\nNew Licensure Guidelines</li>\r\n 	<li>You’re Fired: Successfully Guiding Your Client Through a Government Employee Termination <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf">PDF</a>/<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx">Word</a>\r\nYvonne Gibney       Hanover County</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2018</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf">The Virginia Board of Education’s Profile of a Graduate: Advancing Learning for the Future of Virginia’s Students</a>  Cynthia Cave, Assistant Superintendent for Policy and Communications, Virginia Department of Education\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf">Data data everywhere, everyone wants schools to share. Identifying data issues in school divisions</a>  Wade Anderson, Assistant County Attorney and Counsel Henrico County School Board\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf">FERPA Guidance on Sharing Information with Community-Based Organizations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf">Legal Update</a> Jeremy Bennett, Government Relations Specialist Virginia School Boards Association and Stacy Haney Lobbyist Virginia School Boards Association\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf">Law in the 21st Century: The Impact of Technology on Legal Ethics</a>  Kellam Parks, Parks Zeigler, PLLC\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf">How the Cases of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District and Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools Could Affect Special Education and the Problems with Va. Code § 22.1-214(C)</a>. Patrick T. Andriano and Anne E. Mickey, ReedSmith\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf">Sensitive Communications in the Mass Media Age: Avoiding Defamation and FOIA Legal Battles</a>  R. Craig Wood and Robert W. Loftin, McGuireWoods, LLP\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf">New Grievance Regulations</a> Brad King, Sands Anderson\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf">A Look from Inside the Beltway at Selected Cases and Issues Impacting Public Schools</a> Francisco Negron\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf">2017 General Assembly Update</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf">Website Accessibility and School Division Websites</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2016</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx">An Update on FERPA and Student Privacy, K. Styles</a>, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt">Mental Health Concerns and Substance Abuse in the Legal Community</a>, J. Leffler VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\nWhen Johnny (or Jane) Comes Marching Home: Employer Obligations to Military Personnel Under USERRA, M. McGowan, VSBA COSA meeting November 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx">powerpoint</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf">Informal AG Opinion to Surovell Aug. 3 2016</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDeveloping and Implementing an MOU for School Resource Officers, B. Kiser and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf">slides</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf">Implementing ESSA Primer: What Should School Districts Be Doing Now?</a>, F. Negron (presented by L. Conliffe), VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx">School Boards and the Conflict of Interests Act</a>, R. Stefanski, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf">2016 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf">Privatization: Choosing a Path</a>, T. Spencer, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Contract for School Food Programs Management Services RFP2881 Contract Document and Appendices\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf">What School Clients Need to Know about Intellectual Property</a>, C. Marchant, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Copyright and Fair use Guidelines for Teachers\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf">OCR 101: What to Expect When the Office of Civil Rights Pays a Visit</a>, B. King and N. Cheuk,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf">The Virginia Freedom of Information Act: FOIA for School Boards</a>, E. Ewing and K. Kaminski,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf">2015 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf">Federal Regulatory Enforcement: Coloring Outside the Lines?</a> L. Conliffe, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf">Locked Down: Information Security for Lawyers</a>, S. Nelson and J. Simek, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf">A Tangled Web: HR Challenges from Teachers’ Use of Social Media</a>, W. Anderson, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf">Cloud Computing and Student Privacy, </a>J. Seigl and C Marchant, School Law Conference, 2014; accompanying handout: Data in the Cloud: A Legal and Policy Guide for School Boards on Student Data Privacy in the Cloud Computing Era,\r\nNSBA, April 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf">60 Years Later: Brown v. Board of Education-The Legacy and Leadership Issues</a>, D. Guynn, R. Gregory,\r\nSchool Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf">2014 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2013</strong>\r\n\r\nSchool Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care--Panel discussion with Yvonne Gibney, Kami Lannetti and Wendell Roberts\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf">Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf">Instructions to Hanover County Public Schools Staff for Completion of Kinship Care Forms</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Department of Social Services Report—Proposed Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Request for Verification—Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf">Commonwealth of Virginia Uniform Authorization to Use and Exchange Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf">Broadcast 8138</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf">Virginia Beach City Public Schools Kinship Care Form</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf">Proposed Teacher Grievance Procedures</a>-- Stacy Haney\r\n\r\nCurrent Topics and Recent Developments in Legal Ethics--Barbara Balogh Saunders\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf">Ethics Update 2013</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf">Changes to Lawyer Advertising Rules</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2013</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf">The Affordable Care Act: Fear of the Unknown</a>, B. King and J. Rogers, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf">Mediation as a Smart Choice and Tool: The Legals and Beyond</a>, B.W Crigler and D. Guynn, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf">More Things Not to Say in Special Education Meetings</a>, K. Mehfoud, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf">2013 Legislative Update</a>, P. Lacy and S. Haney, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2012</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf">To Talk or Not to Talk</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf">FERPA and Surveillance Video</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">Ethics Hypotheticals</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">OCR''s Authority</a>', 'COSA Documents', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '612-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-01-26 12:58:33', '2023-01-26 17:58:33', '', 612, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13413', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(13416, 7, '2023-01-26 12:59:32', '2023-01-26 17:59:32', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf">Commonwealth v Ting Yi Oei</a> (Memorandum opinion from Circuit Court of Loudoun Co. March 31, 2009 in criminal prosecution of school administrator under Va. Code § 18.2-374.1:1 for possession of child pornography)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf">Schley v. Lynchburg</a> (various documents including Opinion and Order from the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg affirming school board’s decision that teacher who was dissatisfied with the results of her evaluation did not state a grievable matter)\r\n\r\nCommonwealth vs Doe (interpretation of Va. Code § 18.2-370.5 regarding procedures by which a violent sex offender may seek access to school property)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf">Opening Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf">Brief of Appellee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf">Reply Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf">Opinion</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Conference Materials</h2>\r\n<strong>November 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Collective-Bargaining-Presentation-11.16-FINAL.pdf">Collective Bargaining: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Going</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Role of School Board Counsel in Cyber Security Incidents</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ethics-update-Va-School-Bd-Attys-2022.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics: Ethics Update (slides)</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hot-topics-ethics-update-2022-Va-School-Bd-Attys.docx">Hot Topic Ethics Update (Word)</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legal-Considerations-Regarding-Dyslexia-and-Specialized-Reading-Instruction.pdf">Legal Considerations Regarding Dyslexia and Specialized Reading Instruction</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Divison-Staff-and-the-First-Amendment.pdf">Division Staff and the First Amendment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Out-of-Order-Legal-Strategies-on-How-to-hold-Public-Meetings-During-Times-of-Controversy.pdf">Out of Order: Legal Strategies on How to Hold Public Meetings During Times of Controversy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legislative-Recap.pdf">Legislative Recap</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/effective-unemployment-practice-for-an-education-lawyer/">Effective Unemployment Practice For An Education Lawyer: The VEC Back to Normalcy—We Hope</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/consdierations-for-apps-and-technology-contracts-in-school/">Considerations for Apps and Technology Contracts in School</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/ethical-and-legal-concerns-for-lawyers-advising-clients-on-compliance-with-marijuana-laws/">Ethical and Legal Concerns for Lawyers Advising Client on Compliance with Marijuana Laws</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/marijuana-legalization-in-virginia/">Marijuana Legalization in Virginia</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/providing-services-remotely-to-special-ed-students/">Providing Services Remotely to Special Ed Students</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/collective-bargaining/">Collective Bargaining</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/attorney-client-matters/">Attorney Client Matters</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/school-resource-officers/">School Resource Officers</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/legislative-update/">Legislative Update</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2020\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Collective-Bargaining-Task-Force-ReportTask-Force-Report.pdf">Collective Bargaining Task Force Report</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COSA-COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING-NOV.-11-2020.pdf">COSA Collective Bargaining, November 11, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/McGowan-Wood-TITLE-IX-OUTJLINE-10-29-2020.docx">McGowan Wood Title IX Outline</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.doc">Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Spahn-Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.pdf">Spahn: Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2020</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-Implicit-Bias-CLE-Materials-VSBA.pdf">Implicit Bias CLE Materials</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-ppt-handout.pdf">Implicit Bias Powerpoint Slides</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Legislative-Update-VSBA-SLC-2020.pdf">Legislative Update School Law Conference</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Transgender-Students-Cases-Trends-and-Lessons-from-Around-the-Country-003.pdf">Transgender Cases: Lessons Learned Around the Country</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VSBA-Personnel-Primer.pdf">VSBA Personnel Primer</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf">Implementation of Board of Education Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion</a>\r\nBrad King and Nikki Cheuk  Sands Anderson</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Education Setting</a> (PDF)\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx">Continued Enrollment Request Form</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf">Example of kinship care affidavits</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf">Housing Contract Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf">Shared Housing Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Setting</a>\r\nKami Lannetti Virginia Beach and Nanci Reaves  Hampton</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf">Ethics: It’s Elementary</a>\r\nTim Spencer Roanoke City</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf">School Safety &amp; Special Education: Understanding When and How Special Education Laws Impact a School’s Response to Threats in the School Community</a>\r\nPatrick Andriano and Anne Mickey  Reed Smith</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf">The Legal Authority and Role of the School Board</a>\r\nBrad King Sands Anderson\r\nSamantha Bosserman VSBA</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf">NSBA Legal Advocacy Update</a>\r\nFrancisco Negron NSBA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2018</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics</a>\r\nBarbara Balogh Saunders\r\nAssistant Ethics Counsel\r\nVirginia State Bar</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf">New Board of Education Licensure Hearing Guidelines</a>\r\nSteve DeVita Loudoun County\r\nNew Licensure Guidelines</li>\r\n 	<li>You’re Fired: Successfully Guiding Your Client Through a Government Employee Termination <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf">PDF</a>/<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx">Word</a>\r\nYvonne Gibney       Hanover County</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2018</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf">The Virginia Board of Education’s Profile of a Graduate: Advancing Learning for the Future of Virginia’s Students</a>  Cynthia Cave, Assistant Superintendent for Policy and Communications, Virginia Department of Education\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf">Data data everywhere, everyone wants schools to share. Identifying data issues in school divisions</a>  Wade Anderson, Assistant County Attorney and Counsel Henrico County School Board\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf">FERPA Guidance on Sharing Information with Community-Based Organizations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf">Legal Update</a> Jeremy Bennett, Government Relations Specialist Virginia School Boards Association and Stacy Haney Lobbyist Virginia School Boards Association\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf">Law in the 21st Century: The Impact of Technology on Legal Ethics</a>  Kellam Parks, Parks Zeigler, PLLC\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf">How the Cases of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District and Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools Could Affect Special Education and the Problems with Va. Code § 22.1-214(C)</a>. Patrick T. Andriano and Anne E. Mickey, ReedSmith\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf">Sensitive Communications in the Mass Media Age: Avoiding Defamation and FOIA Legal Battles</a>  R. Craig Wood and Robert W. Loftin, McGuireWoods, LLP\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf">New Grievance Regulations</a> Brad King, Sands Anderson\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf">A Look from Inside the Beltway at Selected Cases and Issues Impacting Public Schools</a> Francisco Negron\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf">2017 General Assembly Update</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf">Website Accessibility and School Division Websites</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2016</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx">An Update on FERPA and Student Privacy, K. Styles</a>, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt">Mental Health Concerns and Substance Abuse in the Legal Community</a>, J. Leffler VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\nWhen Johnny (or Jane) Comes Marching Home: Employer Obligations to Military Personnel Under USERRA, M. McGowan, VSBA COSA meeting November 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx">powerpoint</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf">Informal AG Opinion to Surovell Aug. 3 2016</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDeveloping and Implementing an MOU for School Resource Officers, B. Kiser and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf">slides</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf">Implementing ESSA Primer: What Should School Districts Be Doing Now?</a>, F. Negron (presented by L. Conliffe), VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx">School Boards and the Conflict of Interests Act</a>, R. Stefanski, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf">2016 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf">Privatization: Choosing a Path</a>, T. Spencer, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Contract for School Food Programs Management Services RFP2881 Contract Document and Appendices\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf">What School Clients Need to Know about Intellectual Property</a>, C. Marchant, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Copyright and Fair use Guidelines for Teachers\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf">OCR 101: What to Expect When the Office of Civil Rights Pays a Visit</a>, B. King and N. Cheuk,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf">The Virginia Freedom of Information Act: FOIA for School Boards</a>, E. Ewing and K. Kaminski,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf">2015 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf">Federal Regulatory Enforcement: Coloring Outside the Lines?</a> L. Conliffe, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf">Locked Down: Information Security for Lawyers</a>, S. Nelson and J. Simek, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf">A Tangled Web: HR Challenges from Teachers’ Use of Social Media</a>, W. Anderson, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf">Cloud Computing and Student Privacy, </a>J. Seigl and C Marchant, School Law Conference, 2014; accompanying handout: Data in the Cloud: A Legal and Policy Guide for School Boards on Student Data Privacy in the Cloud Computing Era,\r\nNSBA, April 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf">60 Years Later: Brown v. Board of Education-The Legacy and Leadership Issues</a>, D. Guynn, R. Gregory,\r\nSchool Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf">2014 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2013</strong>\r\n\r\nSchool Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care--Panel discussion with Yvonne Gibney, Kami Lannetti and Wendell Roberts\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf">Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf">Instructions to Hanover County Public Schools Staff for Completion of Kinship Care Forms</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Department of Social Services Report—Proposed Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Request for Verification—Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf">Commonwealth of Virginia Uniform Authorization to Use and Exchange Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf">Broadcast 8138</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf">Virginia Beach City Public Schools Kinship Care Form</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf">Proposed Teacher Grievance Procedures</a>-- Stacy Haney\r\n\r\nCurrent Topics and Recent Developments in Legal Ethics--Barbara Balogh Saunders\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf">Ethics Update 2013</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf">Changes to Lawyer Advertising Rules</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2013</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf">The Affordable Care Act: Fear of the Unknown</a>, B. King and J. Rogers, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf">Mediation as a Smart Choice and Tool: The Legals and Beyond</a>, B.W Crigler and D. Guynn, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf">More Things Not to Say in Special Education Meetings</a>, K. Mehfoud, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf">2013 Legislative Update</a>, P. Lacy and S. Haney, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2012</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf">To Talk or Not to Talk</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf">FERPA and Surveillance Video</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">Ethics Hypotheticals</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">OCR''s Authority</a>', 'COSA Documents', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '612-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-01-26 12:59:32', '2023-01-26 17:59:32', '', 612, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13416', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(13418, 7, '2023-01-26 13:00:08', '2023-01-26 18:00:08', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf">Commonwealth v Ting Yi Oei</a> (Memorandum opinion from Circuit Court of Loudoun Co. March 31, 2009 in criminal prosecution of school administrator under Va. Code § 18.2-374.1:1 for possession of child pornography)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf">Schley v. Lynchburg</a> (various documents including Opinion and Order from the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg affirming school board’s decision that teacher who was dissatisfied with the results of her evaluation did not state a grievable matter)\r\n\r\nCommonwealth vs Doe (interpretation of Va. Code § 18.2-370.5 regarding procedures by which a violent sex offender may seek access to school property)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf">Opening Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf">Brief of Appellee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf">Reply Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf">Opinion</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Conference Materials</h2>\r\n<strong>November 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Collective-Bargaining-Presentation-11.16-FINAL.pdf">Collective Bargaining: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Going</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Role-of-School-Board-Council-in-a-Cyber-Incident.pdf">Role of School Board Counsel in Cyber Security Incidents</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ethics-update-Va-School-Bd-Attys-2022.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics: Ethics Update (slides)</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hot-topics-ethics-update-2022-Va-School-Bd-Attys.docx">Hot Topic Ethics Update (Word)</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legal-Considerations-Regarding-Dyslexia-and-Specialized-Reading-Instruction.pdf">Legal Considerations Regarding Dyslexia and Specialized Reading Instruction</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Divison-Staff-and-the-First-Amendment.pdf">Division Staff and the First Amendment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Out-of-Order-Legal-Strategies-on-How-to-hold-Public-Meetings-During-Times-of-Controversy.pdf">Out of Order: Legal Strategies on How to Hold Public Meetings During Times of Controversy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legislative-Recap.pdf">Legislative Recap</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/effective-unemployment-practice-for-an-education-lawyer/">Effective Unemployment Practice For An Education Lawyer: The VEC Back to Normalcy—We Hope</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/consdierations-for-apps-and-technology-contracts-in-school/">Considerations for Apps and Technology Contracts in School</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/ethical-and-legal-concerns-for-lawyers-advising-clients-on-compliance-with-marijuana-laws/">Ethical and Legal Concerns for Lawyers Advising Client on Compliance with Marijuana Laws</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/marijuana-legalization-in-virginia/">Marijuana Legalization in Virginia</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/providing-services-remotely-to-special-ed-students/">Providing Services Remotely to Special Ed Students</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/collective-bargaining/">Collective Bargaining</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/attorney-client-matters/">Attorney Client Matters</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/school-resource-officers/">School Resource Officers</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/legislative-update/">Legislative Update</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2020\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Collective-Bargaining-Task-Force-ReportTask-Force-Report.pdf">Collective Bargaining Task Force Report</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COSA-COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING-NOV.-11-2020.pdf">COSA Collective Bargaining, November 11, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/McGowan-Wood-TITLE-IX-OUTJLINE-10-29-2020.docx">McGowan Wood Title IX Outline</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.doc">Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Spahn-Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.pdf">Spahn: Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2020</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-Implicit-Bias-CLE-Materials-VSBA.pdf">Implicit Bias CLE Materials</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-ppt-handout.pdf">Implicit Bias Powerpoint Slides</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Legislative-Update-VSBA-SLC-2020.pdf">Legislative Update School Law Conference</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Transgender-Students-Cases-Trends-and-Lessons-from-Around-the-Country-003.pdf">Transgender Cases: Lessons Learned Around the Country</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VSBA-Personnel-Primer.pdf">VSBA Personnel Primer</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf">Implementation of Board of Education Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion</a>\r\nBrad King and Nikki Cheuk  Sands Anderson</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Education Setting</a> (PDF)\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx">Continued Enrollment Request Form</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf">Example of kinship care affidavits</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf">Housing Contract Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf">Shared Housing Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Setting</a>\r\nKami Lannetti Virginia Beach and Nanci Reaves  Hampton</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf">Ethics: It’s Elementary</a>\r\nTim Spencer Roanoke City</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf">School Safety &amp; Special Education: Understanding When and How Special Education Laws Impact a School’s Response to Threats in the School Community</a>\r\nPatrick Andriano and Anne Mickey  Reed Smith</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf">The Legal Authority and Role of the School Board</a>\r\nBrad King Sands Anderson\r\nSamantha Bosserman VSBA</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf">NSBA Legal Advocacy Update</a>\r\nFrancisco Negron NSBA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2018</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics</a>\r\nBarbara Balogh Saunders\r\nAssistant Ethics Counsel\r\nVirginia State Bar</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf">New Board of Education Licensure Hearing Guidelines</a>\r\nSteve DeVita Loudoun County\r\nNew Licensure Guidelines</li>\r\n 	<li>You’re Fired: Successfully Guiding Your Client Through a Government Employee Termination <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf">PDF</a>/<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx">Word</a>\r\nYvonne Gibney       Hanover County</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2018</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf">The Virginia Board of Education’s Profile of a Graduate: Advancing Learning for the Future of Virginia’s Students</a>  Cynthia Cave, Assistant Superintendent for Policy and Communications, Virginia Department of Education\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf">Data data everywhere, everyone wants schools to share. Identifying data issues in school divisions</a>  Wade Anderson, Assistant County Attorney and Counsel Henrico County School Board\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf">FERPA Guidance on Sharing Information with Community-Based Organizations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf">Legal Update</a> Jeremy Bennett, Government Relations Specialist Virginia School Boards Association and Stacy Haney Lobbyist Virginia School Boards Association\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf">Law in the 21st Century: The Impact of Technology on Legal Ethics</a>  Kellam Parks, Parks Zeigler, PLLC\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf">How the Cases of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District and Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools Could Affect Special Education and the Problems with Va. Code § 22.1-214(C)</a>. Patrick T. Andriano and Anne E. Mickey, ReedSmith\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf">Sensitive Communications in the Mass Media Age: Avoiding Defamation and FOIA Legal Battles</a>  R. Craig Wood and Robert W. Loftin, McGuireWoods, LLP\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf">New Grievance Regulations</a> Brad King, Sands Anderson\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf">A Look from Inside the Beltway at Selected Cases and Issues Impacting Public Schools</a> Francisco Negron\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf">2017 General Assembly Update</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf">Website Accessibility and School Division Websites</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2016</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx">An Update on FERPA and Student Privacy, K. Styles</a>, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt">Mental Health Concerns and Substance Abuse in the Legal Community</a>, J. Leffler VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\nWhen Johnny (or Jane) Comes Marching Home: Employer Obligations to Military Personnel Under USERRA, M. McGowan, VSBA COSA meeting November 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx">powerpoint</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf">Informal AG Opinion to Surovell Aug. 3 2016</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDeveloping and Implementing an MOU for School Resource Officers, B. Kiser and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf">slides</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf">Implementing ESSA Primer: What Should School Districts Be Doing Now?</a>, F. Negron (presented by L. Conliffe), VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx">School Boards and the Conflict of Interests Act</a>, R. Stefanski, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf">2016 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf">Privatization: Choosing a Path</a>, T. Spencer, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Contract for School Food Programs Management Services RFP2881 Contract Document and Appendices\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf">What School Clients Need to Know about Intellectual Property</a>, C. Marchant, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Copyright and Fair use Guidelines for Teachers\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf">OCR 101: What to Expect When the Office of Civil Rights Pays a Visit</a>, B. King and N. Cheuk,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf">The Virginia Freedom of Information Act: FOIA for School Boards</a>, E. Ewing and K. Kaminski,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf">2015 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf">Federal Regulatory Enforcement: Coloring Outside the Lines?</a> L. Conliffe, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf">Locked Down: Information Security for Lawyers</a>, S. Nelson and J. Simek, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf">A Tangled Web: HR Challenges from Teachers’ Use of Social Media</a>, W. Anderson, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf">Cloud Computing and Student Privacy, </a>J. Seigl and C Marchant, School Law Conference, 2014; accompanying handout: Data in the Cloud: A Legal and Policy Guide for School Boards on Student Data Privacy in the Cloud Computing Era,\r\nNSBA, April 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf">60 Years Later: Brown v. Board of Education-The Legacy and Leadership Issues</a>, D. Guynn, R. Gregory,\r\nSchool Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf">2014 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2013</strong>\r\n\r\nSchool Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care--Panel discussion with Yvonne Gibney, Kami Lannetti and Wendell Roberts\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf">Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf">Instructions to Hanover County Public Schools Staff for Completion of Kinship Care Forms</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Department of Social Services Report—Proposed Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Request for Verification—Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf">Commonwealth of Virginia Uniform Authorization to Use and Exchange Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf">Broadcast 8138</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf">Virginia Beach City Public Schools Kinship Care Form</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf">Proposed Teacher Grievance Procedures</a>-- Stacy Haney\r\n\r\nCurrent Topics and Recent Developments in Legal Ethics--Barbara Balogh Saunders\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf">Ethics Update 2013</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf">Changes to Lawyer Advertising Rules</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2013</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf">The Affordable Care Act: Fear of the Unknown</a>, B. King and J. Rogers, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf">Mediation as a Smart Choice and Tool: The Legals and Beyond</a>, B.W Crigler and D. Guynn, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf">More Things Not to Say in Special Education Meetings</a>, K. Mehfoud, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_Legislative_Update_slides_handout_P._Lacy_and_S._Haney.pdf">2013 Legislative Update</a>, P. Lacy and S. Haney, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2012</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/To_talk_or_not_to_talk_Lyle_Ethics_slides_COSA_2012.pdf">To Talk or Not to Talk</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_and_Surveillance.pdf">FERPA and Surveillance Video</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/G_Lyle_ethics_hypotheticals_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">Ethics Hypotheticals</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/L_Conliffe_OCR_COSA_Nov_2012(1).pdf">OCR''s Authority</a>', 'COSA Documents', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '612-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-01-26 13:00:08', '2023-01-26 18:00:08', '', 612, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13418', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(13429, 7, '2023-01-27 13:57:14', '2023-01-27 18:57:14', '<h3>2023 VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY</h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>VSBA Legislative Update Blog</h3>\r\n<blockquote>For up-to-the-minute Action Alerts during the 2023 Virginia General Assembly, please visit the <a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>.</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative Action Alert: Ask Your Senator to Vote NO on SB 739</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease contact your Senator TODAY and urge him or her to VOTE NO on SB739.\r\nSB739 (Dunnavant) mandates in-person instruction for all students and would prevent schools from closing due to COVID-19 outbreaks and other health related concerns. More problematic, however, is a floor amendment that was adopted today that would take away local school boards’ authority to require masks under any circumstances. VSBA believes that the decision to require or not require masks in schools can and should be made only by the local school board.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>This is about more than the mask debate – this is about state versus local control of our public schools. </u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please ask your Senator to </strong><strong>VOTE NO on SB739.</strong>\r\n\r\nHere is a link to find your Senator:<a href="https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/">https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/</a>\r\nHere is a link to the bill: <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dB3MZkmUoHzQx3IcjamOEd5PMtJ8Ej8zUkABUdTmxWOCqP42nBlrkmZMzr5t7U-RVaN0fe9avcxRhkI1_wLmhoWvOnTZsUFHbOO1oUmx2W3nTQP2sCAFITeK-jxitZXADIb7vA9igoGC0hP9ZPfcB2w_URHkPAAz_QTdocH8ZFj_yz-qgqlYjtvogGFrkUZ-UQXrxpJbRn0=&amp;c=SyePNdPccruHlz3zT82V2EcDoE8t1C09quusL1_v3f71bHtkq9gPqg==&amp;ch=n5ZGH5deNYNgvs9YpctlON2np4vDIIrECcZ4mkIAECSt3wVGqsPsQA==">https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+SB739S1</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative Action Alert: Thank Senator McClellan, Senator Stanley, and Delegate Bourne\r\n</strong>Please take a moment and send a Thank You to Senator Jennifer McClellan, Senator Bill Stanley, and Delegate Jeff Bourne for their commitment to school modernization in the Commonwealth.\r\n\r\nTell Senator McClellan, Senator Stanley, and Delegate Bourne that you support the recommendation of the Commission on School Construction and Modernization that would permit school boards to retain any unexpended local funds at year end to finance capital projects.\r\n\r\nAsk them to make NO changes to the Commission’s recommendation as introduced in SB 276 (Stanley) and HB 608 (Bourne).\r\n\r\nContact Senator McClellan:\r\ndistrict09@senate.virginia.gov ,  (804) 698-7509\r\n\r\nContact Senator Stanley:\r\ndistrict20@senate.virginia.gov ,  (804) 698-7520\r\n\r\nContact Delegate Bourne:\r\nDelJBourne@house.virginia.gov , (804) 698-1071\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Disclaimer: </strong><em>The VSBA Executive Director and lobbyists are in daily contact discussing legislation and policies that drive the Association’s lobbying efforts, including the decision to send action alerts to the membership. The Association''s lobbying efforts are based on positions contained in the VSBA Legislative Positions Handbook that is approved each year by the VSBA Delegate Assembly. Local school boards are not bound to this handbook and can adopt local positions on legislation and policy.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Legislative Action Alerts', 'For up-to-the-minute Action Alerts during the 2022 Virginia General Assembly, please visit the VSBA Legislative Update Blog.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '772-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-01-27 13:57:14', '2023-01-27 18:57:14', '', 772, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13429', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13430, 7, '2023-01-27 13:58:37', '2023-01-27 18:58:37', 'VSBA''s government relations program ensures that the interest of school divisions is represented in formulating state and federal education policy. Educational funding and governance issues are at the top of the VSBA legislative agenda.\r\n\r\nThrough the work of the VSBA board members and staff, local school officials become directly aware of and involved with federal and state activities affecting education. The association represents the concerns of school divisions during the General Assembly, at meetings of the State Board of Education, and before other state agencies. Concerns on the national level are monitored by the VSBA staff and members of the Federal Relations Network, which consists of local school board members from each Congressional District of the state and nation.\r\n\r\nVSBA communicates regularly with members of the General Assembly and Congress on high priority issues such as school financing, standards of quality, etc. Efforts include presenting formal testimony at public hearings, providing comments on specific bills before House and Senate committees, and routinely meeting with individual legislators regarding the needs of local school divisions.\r\n\r\nLocal school board members are involved in every stage of VSBA''s legislative efforts. The Legislative Positions Committee, drawing from proposals submitted by local school divisions, identifies positions and policies to recommend to the VSBA Board of Directors. These recommendations then are voted on by the Delegate Assembly at the Annual Convention and, if approved, become part of the VSBA Legislative Positions Handbook.\r\n\r\nYou can stay up-to-date during the General Assembly through the <a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>.\r\n\r\nThe Legislative Positions Handbook  includes all legislative position statements of the Virginia School Boards Association that have been approved by the Delegate Assembly of the Association at the Annual Convention which is held during the fall of each year. Each spring the Legislative Positions Committee contacts all school boards in Virginia and asks for its recommendations on new legislative positions that should be considered by the Association.\r\n\r\n<strong>Disclaimer: </strong><em>The VSBA Executive Director and lobbyists are in daily contact discussing legislation and policies that drive the Association’s lobbying efforts, including the decision to send action alerts to the membership. The Association''s lobbying efforts are based on positions contained in the VSBA Legislative Positions Handbook that is approved each year by the VSBA Delegate Assembly. Local school boards are not bound to this handbook and can adopt local positions on legislation and policy.</em>\r\n<blockquote>Click Here to View the Unabridged 2023 Handbook\r\n<a role="button" href="https://www.vsba.org/?p=8295&amp;preview=true">\r\n</a><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-LEGISLATIVE-POSITIONS-HANDBOOK-12_2022.pdf">Click Here to View the Abridged Handbook</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Final-Legislative-Wrap-Up-Report.pdf">Final Legislative Wrap-Up Report: 2022 Session </a>\r\n<a role="button" href="https://www.vsba.org/?p=8309&amp;preview=true">\r\n</a><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2023-VSBA-Legislative-Priorities.pdf">Click Here to View the 2023 VSBA Legislative Priorities</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/advocacy-government-relations/legislative-resources/state-boe-reports/">View BOE Reports</a></blockquote>', 'Legislative Services', 'VSBA’s government relations program ensures that the interest of school divisions is represented in formulating state and federal education policy. ', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '767-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-01-27 13:58:37', '2023-01-27 18:58:37', '', 767, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13430', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(13436, 3, '2023-01-29 15:04:01', '2023-01-29 20:04:01', '<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-13299 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-17.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">\r\n2023 March Hot Topic Conference\r\nMarch 15, 2023\r\nWytheville Meeting Center</h3>\r\nJoin us for the March Hot Topic Conference in Wytheville, Virginia on March 15, 2023. This will be an informative and important hot topic conference that focuses on multiple trending education topics like workforce readiness, virtual reality in public schools, and the "new pandemic" teacher shortages.\r\n\r\nPresentations will feature "Seeing Outside the Classroom" with Virtual Reality where both Bristol City and Cumberland County Public Schools will discuss how they use these tools to their advantage. Next, attendees will hear from Dr. Matt Hurt from The Comprehensive Instructional Program on the teacher shortage crisis. The final session will focus on workforce readiness and how Secure Futures Solar is working with school divisions to get students prepared for a career in Solar Technology.\r\n\r\nSpace is limited for this in person event, so make sure to register early!\r\n\r\nThis event earns 6 VSBA Academy Credit points. For more information on the VSBA Academy Credits and Awards please <a href="https://www.vsba.org/about/vsba_recognition_programs/vsba_academy_awards/">click here. </a>More information on the meeting can be found in the meeting brochure and on the VSBA website. If you have any questions, please contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences, at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Date:</strong> March 15, 2023\r\n<strong>Location:</strong> Wytheville Meeting Center\r\n333 Community Blvd\r\nWytheville, VA 24382\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $190 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/March-Hot-Topic-Conference-6.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration:</strong> Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsor!</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-11704" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-134318.png" alt="" width="272" height="99"></p>\r\nFor questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences at mikaela@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.\r\n\r\nDisclaimer: <em>Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas and resources for implementation. Member school boards may choose not to participate locally.</em>\r\n<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-13434 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-19.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">2023 April Hot Topic Conference\r\nApril 13, 2023\r\nHybrid</h3>\r\n<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="S1PPyQ">Join us for the April Hot Topic Conference at the VSBA Offices in Charlottesville on April 13, 2023. This hot topic conference will focus on multiple trending education topics like broadband access, how to work with your local appropriating body, and dual enrollment.</span></p>\r\n<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="S1PPyQ">Presentations will begin with an update from the Kajeet Broadband Access Grant winners. 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(13471, 8, '2023-02-02 16:25:33', '2023-02-02 21:25:33', '<strong>WHAT IS THE VSBA SHOWCASES FOR SUCCESS?</strong>\n\nAs a means of encouraging community awareness and positive press coverage of public education, the Virginia School Boards Association is inviting school divisions to recommend programs and initiatives that would serve as appropriate “Showcases for Success” in public education. Last year, 64 programs were profiled and the list was shared with journalists, school board members, superintendents, legislators, and top state officials. Press coverage was generated statewide, and this project served to be an effective tool for disarming the critics of public education. We are compiling a new list for 2023, and these successful programs will be showcased on the VSBA website for the entire year.\n\n<strong>WHAT IS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS?</strong>\n\nThe focus of the 2023 VSBA Showcases for Success is Virginia Public Schools: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Success\n\n<strong>WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?</strong>\n<a href="mailto:communications@vsba.org">communications@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2>2022 Showcases for Success</h2>\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022ShowcasesforSuccess.pdf">Click Here to View the Special Edition Newsletter.</a>\n\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Middle School CTE Initiative </strong>\nClifton Middle School in Alleghany County is placing a growing emphasis on Career and Technical Education. The CTE classes have been revamped to provide students with more hands-on-learning experiences. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are using technology, tools, and equipment to construct individual and group projects in class. The goal is to enhance the students’ awareness of the realm of possibilities offered to them through Career and Technical Education. The school celebrated Career and Technical Education Month in February 2022. The Technology Education classes combined with Business classes to study workplace readiness skills. Guest speakers addressed the classes during about career opportunities and students participated in a virtual career fair through Junior Achievement. Technology Education has been approved to change to Agriculture Education for the 2022-2023 school year. Through Agriculture Education students will cover topics such as CTE/Agriculture careers, workplace readiness skills, animal science, plant science, natural resources, and agriculture mechanics. The CTE/Agriculture program will be designed to feed students to an agriculture program at Alleghany High School. An FFA chapter will be established at the middle school to help expand students’ skills and knowledge.\nContact Information: Jennifer Hannah, Technology Education Teacher, <a href="mailto:jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us">jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1726\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Living History Project </strong>\nDuring Black History Month in 2022, Alleghany High School in Alleghany County used the Living History Project to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. African Americans who live or once lived in Alleghany County were invited to speak to Social Studies classes. The speakers spoke on a variety of topics either in-person or through Zoom video conferencing. Former African American athletes highlighted how sports helped them focus on their academic studies. Former teachers spoke of how they were inspired by their students. Other speakers shared their stories and experiences of transitioning from segregated to integrated schools in the 1960s. Many of them shared warm memories from their all-Black schools, which are now closed. All of the guest speakers stressed to students the need for kindness in today’s world and they challenged them to overcome obstacles they will face in life. The students were left with new knowledge and goals that will not be easily forgotten. All of the sessions were recorded so they can be accessed to provide a living history to future generations.\nContact Information: Mallory Thompson, Social Studies Teacher, <a href="mailto:mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us">mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1700\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Creative Alternative Learning </strong>\nTo address learning loss, Callaghan Elementary School in Alleghany County has implemented a creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instruction. The staff has restructured Title I delivery from a pull-out model to an all-inclusive block-style schedule. In addition, a 50-minute block time is being dedicated daily for remedial instruction to all students in grades K-4. Instruction almost exclusively occurs in strategic small groupings across grade levels during the dedicated block of time. Individual classrooms from K-4 exchange students and occasionally, some students travel to grade-level groups either below or above to receive appropriate instruction. Student groupings are based on data points from multiple sources such as PALs, VKRP and SchoolPace (American Reading Company). All students receive personalized remediation regardless of Title I qualification and participation. The traditional 30 minutes per day, single classroom pull-out model for only students who qualify for Title I instruction has been replaced. The creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instructional instruction is considered a work in progress and the staff is making adjustments as it moves forward.\nContact Information: Josh Craft, Principal, <a href="mailto:jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us">jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1810\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Appomattox County Public Schools: Raider Ready Day </strong>\nRaider Ready Day (RRD) is a student engagement event for eighth-grade students at Appomattox Middle School to explore high school CTE programs before selecting their courses. RRD is designed and led by current students in all sixteen CTE programs at Appomattox County High School. The interactive experience gives students an opportunity to see each program and all the spaces and ask questions about the courses. The goal is to increase enrollment in CTE programs by improving awareness of the overall opportunities and possibilities for industry certifications and career readiness due to participation in specific programs. The success of this event is primarily a result of being led by students. The energy and excitement the high school students show when sharing what they are learning and how it has impacted them is powerful, and the passion is contagious. The teacher in the room is the facilitator, but the students are the ambassadors of their programs.\nContact Information: Dr. Amy D. Huskin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, &amp; CTE, <a href="mailto:adhuskin@acpsweb.com">adhuskin@acpsweb.com</a>, 434-352-8251\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Botetourt County Public Schools: Career &amp; Technical Education </strong>\nThe Career and Technical Education program in Botetourt County has and continues to have a transcendent impact on student achievement. Any of the classes taken on an individual basis are impressive but as a whole the results are simply spectacular. The 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 CTE annual Performance Report data shows a 100% graduation rate for students who were CTE completers. Those students also showed excellent performance on SOL tests, post-program placement and certification attainment. Quite simply, students involved in the CTE programs graduate and continue on their chosen career paths. Students, parents and community members are recognizing the success as evident by the fact that even as division enrollment is in a decline the enrollment in CTE programs continues to increase according to the division SEDF report. This is a testament to the variety and quality of the programs and instructors. The CTE program in Botetourt County cultivates success.\nContact Information: Mike Ketron, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mketron@bcps.k12.va.us">mketron@bcps.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 473-8216\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Bristol Virginia Public Schools: Treatment Team for Students</strong>\nA team of professionals at Van Pelt Elementary meets every Monday morning to discuss students in need. Roughly 10% of the at-risk student population is discussed. Team members represent multiple agencies and community partners. These weekly meetings allow the team to maintain consistent communication and develop a proactive plan to help students. The team approach prevents duplication of services and allows this group of professionals to focus on the needs of each child. These meetings have proven to be an invaluable tool to help Van Pelt’s students succeed.\nContact Information: Jared Rader, Principal, <a href="mailto:jrader@bvps.org">jrader@bvps.org</a>, 276 821 5770\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: CCPS Summer Academy Extravaganza </strong>\nAmidst a pandemic, Caroline County was up for the challenge to bridge the learning gap while also connecting the work to the social emotional needs of our learners. The Summer Academy Extravaganza was offered to rising kindergarten through eight grade students. At the elementary level the morning began with social-emotional connections which looked like morning meetings with integrated Mind Up Curriculum and Sanford Harmony activities. Following students were focused on literacy and math skill building lessons which were crafted by reading and math specialists. Rich literature was purchased to ground the learning and link cross-curricular content. Students received breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. The afternoon consisted of self-selected clubs and activities such as STEM, plants and animals, cooking, cheerleading, arts &amp; crafts, dance, and much more. Students were actively engaged, connecting with their peers, and enjoying the full day program.\nContact Information: Terrie Haley, Director of Elementary Education, <a href="mailto:thaley@ccps.us">thaley@ccps.us</a>, 804-633-5088\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: Family Engagement &amp; The NEW Caroline Cruiser </strong>\nCCPS has a renewed focus on family engagement since the COVID 19 pandemic. We have a full-time family engagement staff member at each of our five schools to support students and families by connecting them to outside resources. In addition, the federal programs department sponsored a wrap the bus project, which revitalized an older CCPS bus into a community bus. The Caroline Cruiser was born and now travels into throughout our community for events with free school supplies and educational materials for families.\nContact Information: Lisa Stevens, <a href="mailto:lstevens@ccps.us">lstevens@ccps.us</a>. Andrea Ross, Director of Federal Programs, aross@ccps.us, 804-633-5088\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: FACE van </strong>\nAt the start of the 2021-22 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools launched the Family and Community Engagement van, a turnkey resource for schools. The FACE van is packed with everything schools need to connect with families in a fun, easy-to-access way. The FACE van brings the fun of popcorn and snow cones plus Wi-Fi and Chromebooks. “Chesterfield County Public Schools is on the go, connecting with students and families where they are,” said Dr. Merv Daugherty, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. “We are not waiting for families to come to us: We are on the go and heading out to meet our families where they are.” Chesterfield County government donated the used van to the school system, and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, TowneBank Chesterfield, Uptown Alley and Fast Signs of Midlothian funded the van’s transformation.\nContact Information: Amy Bartilotti, Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinator, <a href="mailto:amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net">amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-216-0155\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: Super Senior Passport </strong>\nChesterfield County residents who are 60 or older are invited to apply for a Super Senior Passport. Designed to thank senior residents for their support and encourage them to remain active in Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Super Senior Passport is free and provides: • Discounted fees for Super Senior Passport classes and other adult education classes on a space-available basis • Free admission to school athletic events (except playoffs and tournaments) • Free admission to music and theater productions in schools • Free admission to certain other school activities for which fees are charged.\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: CCPS on the Go! newsletter </strong>\nChesterfield County Public Schools is a growing (more than 63,000 students at last count), award-winning school system. But 65% of Chesterfield County households do not have children 18 or younger. Even though a majority of the community is not connected on a daily basis to Chesterfield County Public Schools, we want all residents to be proud of and support Chesterfield schools. That’s one reason the school system launched Chesterfield on the Go!, a three-times-a year newsletter that is mailed to every home in the county. Full of info and images from all 65 schools within Chesterfield County Public Schools, this printed publication is initially funded through federal relief funds to improve reach of communication throughout the school district. The first edition was published in October 2021. Digital versions in English and Spanish are on mychesterfieldschools.com.\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>CodeRVA Regional High School: CodeRVA Regional High School </strong>\nCodeRVA Regional High School is a unique program unlike any other in the Commonwealth. Fifteen school divisions across the Richmond region collaborate to provide students access to a high quality, computer science focused education open to all 9th grade students residing in a partner division through a barrier free admission process. CodeRVA blends workplace skills such as using Agile methodologies and scheduling instruction based on weekly formative data with the best of blended learning. All 11th and 12th grade students also participate in six week, immersive internship experiences to prepare them for college and career pathways upon graduation. CodeRVA offers an Associate Degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science through JSRCC, as well as valuable networking opportunities for all students with businesses located in the Richmond region. CodeRVA’s innovative instruction, as well as its emphasis on computer science, can be adapted for use in traditional school settings.\nContact Information: Kume Goranson, Ed.D., Executive Director, <a href="mailto:kume.goranson@coderva.org">kume.goranson@coderva.org</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Nearpod Interactive Learning </strong>\nA unique and powerful instructional software tool that is being used by Covington City Public Schools is Nearpod. Nearpod is used at Covington High School to engage students with interactive learning experiences. The interactive software allows a slide presentation to appear on the students’ computer screens for easy viewing. The slides on a student’s screen advance as the teacher changes the slide. Students respond to open-ended questions (test for understanding), view videos that are embedded in presentations, take quizzes, and engage in Time to Climb. Time to Climb is an interactive learning experience with competitive games, virtual reality, blogs, polls and more. Virtual reality is a favorite for students because they can go anywhere in the world and see a geographic location. Students have the ability to zoom in and pan an area they are visiting. They also have an option to explore at a 360-degree angle. Through Nearpod’s virtual reality, students have taken tours around the world. Many teachers at Covington High School have developed a daily routine of using Nearpod in their classrooms. Nearpod also benefits students who are absent from school. A Student Paced feature allows a student who was absent from school to easily log in to access information they missed from the classroom.\nContact Information: Lisa Richards, Library Media Specialist, <a href="mailto:lrichards@covington.k12.va.us">lrichards@covington.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1410\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Edgemont Primary School and The Science of Reading</strong>\nEPS would like to highlight our implementation and successes in the science of reading. The science of reading focuses on the foundation that teachers understand the brain processes and developments required in order for a child to be able to read. Edgemont teachers now teach explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and direct phonics that follow an Orton Gillingham Scope and Sequence. Teachers have and are receiving quality professional development to align to SOR. We have seen amazing reading and spelling gains in all grade levels for all of our different learners. We have incorporated decodable texts that increase decoding and fluency to reach grade level reading mastery. In addition to teaching phonics intensely, we work on comprehension and language skills with good, quality literature and interesting and engaging informational texts. Our goal is to help every different learner find success and increase their knowledge while using their analytical and creative thinking abilities.\nContact Information: Jessica Fauber, Literacy Coach, <a href="mailto:jfauber@covington.k12.va.us">jfauber@covington.k12.va.us</a>, 540-965-1420\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Elementary Parent and Teacher Universities </strong>\nOur new Title I Family Engagement Specialist conducts weekly webinars with parents. Highlights include: understanding PALS, local authors reading to families, promoting literacy at home, exploring your local library, closing the readability gap, and word study. The Specialist has grown our family engagement outreach program to engage parents during times that best fit their schedules. Universities are held throughout the school day, nights, and weekends. Topics evolve from the on-going Needs Assessment as well as input received via chats/surveys during the universities. The universities are building strong relationships with parents. The engagement sessions are responsive to the needs of the community. For sessions, parents have access to materials via home visits or backpack supplies ahead of time. Offering materials needed removes barriers and increases collaboration and communication. The universities have been an integral step to meet parents where they are, build relationships and partnerships, and offer any support needed.\nContact Information: Paige Hannon, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, <a href="mailto:phannon@dcpsnet.org">phannon@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Dinwiddie County Government Day</strong>\nThe Dinwiddie Public Schools Comprehensive Plan defines priority one as student success: academically, personally and civically. To ensure students graduate life ready, DCPS has developed specific experiences for each student prior to graduation. These experiences, like Government Day, are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of how to build our community and what choices are made by our board of supervisors to continue the growth of our community. Government Day is a community collaboration. Students spend the day walking in the shoes of our county Board of Supervisors. Board members work alongside a small group of high school seniors to weigh the pros and cons of the senior staff proposals given to them and develop a budget presentation to justify their choices. This experience is built into the curriculum and includes other virtual simulations, discussions and assignments focusing on economic development and the role of the local government.\nContact Information: Carly Woolfolk, Director of Secondary Education and CTE, <a href="mailto:cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org">cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Fauquier County Public Schools: FCPS Virtual Academy</strong>\nAt Fauquier County Public Schools, we believe in giving each student what they need in order to succeed. While we realize that face-to-face, in-person instruction is best for most of our students, it is not best for all. Some students thrive in a virtual learning environment and can benefit from a stand-alone virtual program. The FCPS Virtual Academy launched in August of 2021 as another personalized learning path to provide an engaging, student-centered alternative learning experience where traditional barriers of time, place, and availability are removed. Each Virtual Academy student has his/her own unique story. This year, the over 170 students who chose Virtual Academy learned from a cadre of 9 full-time and 12 part-time teachers. With a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day, students accessed their instruction through Canvas and Google Meet. Learn more at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual and https://fcps1.news/Virtual-Academy.\nContact Information: Michael Snell, Virtual Academy Coordinator, <a href="mailto:msnell@fcps1.org">msnell@fcps1.org</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Franklin City Public Schools: Vanguard Early College Academy </strong>\nVanguard Early College Academy has enabled numerous qualifying Franklin High School students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Science through Tidewater Community College. They are able to take courses either online or in-person in addition to their regular high school classes. This is no mere summer computer camp; the students who want to be in VECA prove their commitment to learn by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also successfully complete Algebra I and Geometry by the end of their freshman year. Ultimately, students gain a foundation of knowledge and skills for nearly any career that requires the use of computers (support, programming, websites, etc.). In addition, students may earn an Associate Degree in General Studies from Camp Community College. Earning these degrees can serve as an incentive to further one’s education.\nContact Information: Ms. Kelsey Bunch, Franklin High School Guidance Registrar, <a href="mailto:kbunch@fcpsva.org">kbunch@fcpsva.org</a>, 757-562-5187, Ext. 1197\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Fredericksburg City Public Schools: Start on Success (SOS) </strong>\nStart on Success (SOS) is a school-work program designed for students with disabilities pursuing a standard or advanced diploma. It was developed by the Virginia Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with the Center on Transition Innovations at VCU and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services. SOS is a year-long program designed to provide classroom instruction during the first semester and a paid internship at a local business during the second semester of the student’s senior year. The program is spearheaded by JM teacher, Megan Waite, Job Counselor, Angie Poteet and CTE Coordinator, Kristi Allison.\nContact Information: Kristi Allison, CTE Coordinator, <a href="mailto:kallison@cityschools.com">kallison@cityschools.com</a>, 540-372-1130\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Work-based Learning Partnership </strong>\nGoochland County Public Schools has developed a partnership with Greenswell Growers, a Goochland County business that recently opened a state-of-the-art hydroponics facility that is expected to produce about 3.7 million pounds of leafy greens for distribution across the mid-Atlantic over the next 3 years, all with 95 percent less water consumption and carbon-neutral energy. GCPS’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program coordinates workplace experiences that are related to a student’s career goals and/or interests, sometimes integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations. GCPS and Greenswell are working together to create engaging coursework that will give each student academic and hands-on experiences meant to prepare them for careers of the future. Greenswell Growers has collaborated with GHS’s Career and Technical Education program to provide curricula that teach students about Controlled Environmental Agriculture, marketing, operations and logistics, mechatronics, and culinary arts.\nContact Information: Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us">bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid </strong>\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid</strong>\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Hampton City Public Schools: The Bridge Program </strong>\nHampton City Schools Department of School Social Work has responded to the mental health crisis with the development of BRIDGE, a school-based behavioral health program. The goal of this program is to “bridge the gap between school, home, community, social emotional and behavioral health.” Within the department, a clinical team was formed. This team provides individual and group counseling, therapy sessions, comprehensive clinical assessments, and person-centered treatment plans. Consultative services are offered to school staff and help given to families to coordinate community resources. Using an outpatient model as a guide, the program is unique in that students are able to be referred and receive mental health resources during the school day. Schools are a natural setting for therapy and families have direct, convenient access to a mental health provider. Having another mental health professional on school grounds also helps develop staff understandings, decreasing stigma associated with mental health needs.\nContact Information: Trena Hatcher, executive director of student support, <a href="mailto:thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us">thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2020\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Hampton City Schools: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program</strong>\nHampton City Schools (HCS) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program began in the 2021-2022 school year with a single kindergarten class. The class has approximately one half native English-speaking and one half native Spanish-speaking students. Students spend a portion of the day learning mathematics, science, and Spanish language arts in Spanish and the remainder of the day learning social studies and English language arts in English. Beginning the year with limited knowledge of the other language, students were immersed from day one into the target languages. The DLI program uses the same comprehensive, standard-driven curriculum as traditional kindergarten classes. The combination of native English and Spanish-speaking students provides opportunities to practice both languages in an authentic environment while demonstrating their academic understanding. Additionally, students are engaged in cultural understanding and diversity and learning to think in different ways. HCS is excited to expand and further develop the DLI program based on this year’s successes!\nContact Information: Andrew Lloyd, Curriculum Leader of World Languages and ELL, <a href="mailto:alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us">alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2026\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Hanover County Public Schools: Hanover Salutes</strong>\nHanover County Public Schools conducted a virtual Hanover Salutes program to honor students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Services after graduation from high school. Specifically, we recognized students enlisting in any of the five services, attending a Service Academy, or attending a college or University on an ROTC scholarship. The program included a message from Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, and featured Major General Cedric T. Wins, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Graduates, JROTC instructors, and veteran organizations submitted videos as well. Each student was recognized and received a certificate, unit coin, printed program, and a gift card for food and fellowship with their family and friends. Developed in collaboration with school teams and community members, we were honored to recognize our future heroes.\nContact Information: Robert Staley, Director of Secondary Education, <a href="mailto:rstaley@hcps.us">rstaley@hcps.us</a>, (804) 365-4562\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Henrico Virtual Academy</strong>\nWhen Henrico County Public Schools opened a new school for the 2021-22 school year, there were none of the typical challenges of last-minute construction. Instead of paving and paint, administrators and teachers were more concerned with interactive lessons, servers and bandwidth. The Henrico Virtual Academy, an entirely virtual K-12 school with a student body of more than 1,300, uses a mix of live classes and independent learning. The school has its own administrators, faculty, PTSA, clubs and other mainstays of brick-and-mortar schools. While the school grew out of virtual instruction methods pioneered during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is taking its place among a host of HCPS learning options that include career and technical education, and middle and high school specialty centers. While some students found virtual learning a challenge, others have thrived in an online environment that emphasizes flexibility and independent work.\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Equity Ambassadors</strong>\nAs part of a division wide effort to offer more opportunities for student input on issues of equity and diversity, Henrico County Public Schools reimagined its High School Student Congress. The new “HCPS Equity Ambassadors” includes students from each of the division’s nine comprehensive high schools, who come together to amplify student voices on issues of equity. The HCPS Department of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity works with students to design programming to foster dialogue, give students knowledge and skills to address equity issues, and enable them to engage with students from across the division. Members have led “daring dialogue” school discussions, book clubs, podcasts, mentorship programs of students who are learning English, and activities to raise cultural awareness, such as food fairs. The Equity Ambassadors program was recognized in 2020 by the National Association of Counties and was recognized as Virginia’s top 2021 project by the Virginia Association of Counties.\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Hopewell City Public Schools: CREW CIRCLES Initiative</strong>\nCREW Academy is a school community within Hopewell City Public Schools that brings together representation from over 40 Hopewell teachers and their classrooms to focus on elevating the core values of Community, Real-World Deeper Learning, Empathy &amp; Equity, and Championing the Wins! As a result of the pandemic and the many emotional, mental, academic challenges our students are navigating, we have recently started a pilot initiative called CREW Circles. As part of the pilot, our Innovation Coaches, 4 CREW Teachers, and our Dean of Student Experience are in collaboration together in helping our students unpack more of their identity stories through their personal experiences, and the powerful life connections they are making in our schools, community, and the world around them. Our CREW Circles initiative continues to be a sacred time where our students are able to listen, share, heal, and speak from the heart. When our students begin to fully see one another as human beings and explore empathy and kindness, a deeper and more loving classroom community is fostered and transformational student experiences are created. Click the video link to see highlights from our time together.\nContact Information: Sommer Jones , Dean of Student Experience for K12 CREW Academy,<a href="mailto:sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us"> sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>, 804-541-6400\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Setting the Precedent through 21st CCLC Program</strong>\nThis year Central High School (CHS) is “Setting the Precedent” through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, “Tiger Academy,” as we strive to close any gaps of learning during the pandemic. Tiger Academy is offered to students to support enrichment and intervention in addition to programs in the areas of performing arts, health and wellness, visual arts, and STEM. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers in math and language arts to support their education and choose enrichment programs that they feel passionate about. Many of our amazing teachers at Central High School have become part of this program. In addition to our after school program, the Tiger Academy has also set the precedent for community events throughout the year. Through this program, we have completed a Turkey Trot, a Family Wellness Night, and an upcoming Financial Literacy Night. These opportunities allow for students, families, and community members to learn beneficial skills and connect with resources in the area.\nContact Information: Mrs. Ashley Edwards, Principal, <a href="mailto:aedwards@kqps.net">aedwards@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-6102\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Project Based Learning- Making History in King and Queen County</strong>\nSecond graders at Lawson-Marriott Elementary are actively engaged in real world, meaningful learning through a teaching method called Project Based Learning. In one such unit, students learned about local history to better understand their and others’ roles in the community. The question that guided their work was: How has our past influenced our present in King and Queen County and how might we influence our future? To answer this question, they researched the history of their county and used primary source materials to learn about the experiences and perspectives of multiple community members. Students used what they learned to document and share the multiple histories that coexist in their local community. Completion of this project entailed multiple authentic public products, including podcasts and historical journals about their individuals and findings. It culminated in a living wax museum for the community as their final presentation of learning. Through project based learning, students gain a deeper understanding of course content, develop a genuine love of learning, and learn real life skills such as solving problems, collaboration, and communication.\nContact Information: Mrs. Vivian Kazee, 2nd Grade Teacher, <a href="mailto:vkazee@kqps.net">vkazee@kqps.net</a>, 804-769-3116\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Reverse Caroling at King and Queen Elementary</strong>\nDuring the month of December, King and Queen Elementary (KQES) has a tradition of singing holiday songs to the community. In the past, this event has attracted countless community members to come out and celebrate. This holiday season, KQES was faced with a challenge. How could we have a holiday program while dealing with the obstacles of COVID-19? After a bit of brainstorming, the KQES team was able to quickly problem solve. Reverse caroling! Under the guidance of KQES’s music teacher, Mr. James Lantz, students, depending on age level, learned 1-3 songs that they planned to sing to the community. Instead of gathering the parents and guests inside of one location, students were assigned performance locations throughout the building. Visitors congregated outside of the building, they were placed in small groups and assigned a caroling tour guide. The groups’ tours were staggered allowing for adequate spacing and time between performances. The guide took visitors to the different performance locations allowing everyone the opportunity to see and hear all age groups. Before exiting the building, visitors were able to warm up with warm apple cider and cookies. Aside from a little performance fatigue, KQES students shared that they enjoyed having the opportunity to perform for the community. Family members and visitors took lots of pictures, clapped, laughed and even sang along as the students of King and Queen Elementary School wowed them with their performances.\nContact Information: Mr. James Lantz, Music Teacher,<a href="mailto:jlantz@kqps.net"> jlantz@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-5830\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: LCHS Cybersecurity</strong>\nLouisa County Public Schools implemented a new Cybersecurity Pathway at Louisa County High School beginning in August 2021. To support this initiative, LCPS applied for a national grant and won $100,000 through the Rural Tech Project. LCPS was awarded this money and recognized as one of five winning school divisions in the nation for the implementation of this program and is now competing for an additional $100,000 at the end of 2023. We have had tremendous interest in the courses with full enrollment in all of the sections, inclusive of a virtual option for students. The course satisfaction surveys from Semester 1 provided resounding positive feedback not only about the instructor, but the course content and engaging hands-on activities. The emphasis on providing these meaningful experiences to support the course competencies has generated excitement for the pathway. The Cybersecurity classroom has been designed and created to support hands-on activities with new servers, dual monitors, and two TVs showing real-time cyber-attacks around the world. Additionally, we have had a great response from the industry partners to serve as a support system for our students.\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The MNES Book Vending Machine!</strong>\nThere’s a sparkling new vending machine in the hallway at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School that is causing a big buzz amongst students and staff. But this machine isn’t serving up fizzy drinks. Instead, it’s serving up books! After much suspense – and fundraising! – the MNES Book Vending Machine was officially unveiled in January 2022. It operates like any other vending machine, and features dozens of exciting literary titles! Students earn gold coins through completing reading assignments, finishing their homework, earning good grades, and performing random acts of kindness. Students then use the coins whenever they want to select their favorite book! Since its inception, the MNES Book Vending Machine has helped ignite a newfound passion and motivation for reading amongst students!\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The Patriot Path</strong>\nStudents at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are now able to enjoy class amongst acorns, towering trees, and a plethora of plants thanks to the school’s new Patriot Path! Created in 2021, the Patriot Path is a 2/10th mile outdoor learning trail located on the school’s property. The path was created by instructional assistant Dawn Lipscomb as part of an effort to encourage students and educators to enjoy nature and outdoor activities as much as possible! The Patriot Path has become a valuable resource at TJES thanks to the various ways it can be used. It features an amphitheater, which allows students to perform plays or enjoy a story while sitting on stumps that serve as chairs. It also includes an outdoor classroom, complete with a whiteboard. And, of course, the trail can be used as exactly what it is, a pathway for exploration! Teachers often let their students roam free on the path, providing them the opportunity to discover fresh animal tracks or investigate the various types of plants lining the walkway. And while the path itself is inspiring enough, teachers have gone a step further by posting uplifting quotes throughout it. Perhaps most fitting is the one that features a quote from the legendary author J.R.R Tolkien: “Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Robust Work-Based Learning Initiative</strong>\nMecklenburg County Public Schools’ dedication to improving career training opportunities for students and promoting academic achievement and success is evident through their new robust work-based learning program. The system employs a full-time work-based learning specialist to develop, promote, and grow the work-based learning program. The work-based learning program focuses on offering students opportunities to connect with professionals in all career pathways, gain skills and experience through hands-on learning opportunities, partner with professional mentors for guidance, and build career connections. Work-based learning experiences assist students in meeting Profile of a Graduate graduation mandates, gaining experience in his/her chosen career pathways, and possibly obtaining future employment. These experiences are offered through partnerships with approximately 60 businesses who serve as classroom speakers, internship partners, and student mentors. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning programs within CTE classes through school-based enterprises, service learning, clinical experiences, internal internships, and cooperative education. Students may also participate in community work-based learning experiences as a result of partnerships with businesses and professional mentors. Potential positions are listed on the Hiring Pool page of the Work-Based Learning website as well as the Mentorship Program page. The work-based learning program is promoted to students through classroom visits by the Career &amp; Work-Based Learning Specialist, on their website, and through flyers and brochures. In addition, students are spotlighted in an Intern Spotlight Series and these spotlights are published as Facebook posts and they are also listed on the WBL webpage. Business partners are spotlighted each Wednesday on Facebook through “Workforce Wednesday” posts.\nContact Information: Natalie Coronas, Career and Work Based Learning Specialist, <a href="mailto:ncoronas@mcpsweb.org">ncoronas@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: MCPS Google Certified Educator Initiative</strong>\nThe Mecklenburg County Public School Instruction &amp; Technology Department expanded its professional development by cultivating Google Certified Educators throughout our Division. The Google Certification program is designed to encourage teachers to demonstrate their proficiency in using Google for Education tools and to enhance their productivity as well as their student’s productivity. The Instructional Technology Resource Teachers created a course in Canvas for teachers to complete at their own pace, as well as offered in-person training during the summer of 2021. To date, 310 Level 1 Google Certified Educator exam assessments have been taken by MCPS certified staff, with a pass rate of seventy-four percent. In addition, several staff members have passed and/or are currently working towards the Level 2 Certification. With this initiative in place, the teachers and staff have a better understanding of how to meaningfully use technology in the classroom and facilitate and inspire students'' learning and creativity.\nContact Information: Chrystal Elmore, ITRT, <a href="mailto:celmore@mcpsweb.org">celmore@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Flexible, Student-Relevant English Curriculum</strong>\nThe Mecklenburg County Public Schools English team is developing a new concept-based curriculum for students. The restructuring of the English curriculum focuses on current standards of learning, but offers a comprehensive study of one single concept that is relevant to students'' lives and development. There are many advantages of this curriculum for both students and teachers. It allows for student and teacher choice regarding which texts are used to cover a unit, literacy skills that are integrated and used beyond the classroom, and assessments that are written to the concept, rather than the text. Rigor and relevance go hand-in-hand as students explore texts that propel them to new heights of learning, while keeping them grounded in the foundations of Virginia''s English curriculum framework. With this initiative, the English team of Mecklenburg County Public Schools hopes to offer a more flexible, teacher-friendly guide to helping our students achieve academic success.\nContact Information: Kim Richey, English Teacher, <a href="mailto:krichey@mcpsweb.org">krichey@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Middlesex County Public Schools: Pathfinders Program</strong>\nThe Pathfinders program brings together high school juniors to explore their personal interests, skills, and strengths, as they search for the intersection between what they like, what they are good at, and what they can make a living doing. Through a variety of experiences, from college campus visits and field trips to book studies and group projects, students have unique opportunities to discover and learn things that are important to them and shape their vision of their future. Through relevant, highly individualized instruction, the Pathfinders have voice and choice in their decisions on what to study through various providers. From Medical Terminology to German to Photography, students participate in carefully designed experiences tailored to them, with the appropriate mix of assistance and challenge. With the time, support, and resources of the Pathfinders program, they become more in tune with what they want, who they are, and who they want to be.\nContact Information: Christine Pedersen, Pathfinders Instructor, <a href="mailto:cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us">cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Diploma Plus Initiative</strong>\nThe mission of the Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI) is to provide students access and opportunity into a high-demand career pathway at a living wage. DPI moves beyond state requirements and adds a ‘plus’ in an effort to lead to lifelong success. Our vision is for every student in PCPS to graduate with the ability to become productive members of the Petersburg City community. Therefore, through DPI we increase access to high-demand career pathways, leading to postsecondary success and positively impacting workforce development initiatives. As students earn their ‘plus’, they will develop job and life skills that will assist them in earning a living wage and improve their overall quality of life. In two years, we have implemented new career programs, partnered with over 100 businesses and industry members to provide work-based learning experiences for our students, and increased enrollment in our college credit courses and Associate''s Degree programs.\nContact Information: Terrie Allsbrooks, Director of College and Career Readiness, <a href="mailto:teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us">teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)</strong>\nThe Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a comprehensive school-based and afterschool program, which transforms middle and high school students (grades 6-12), into real, confident entrepreneurs. With the use of innovative business teaching strategies, culminated with a flexible/modular curriculum; they provide mentors, expert entrepreneurs as speakers and resources. Through our partnership with YEP, Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) has had over fifty (50+) high school students participate in a broad range of school-based and afterschool training and programs. The YEP ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, prepares them to be career-ready and tomorrow’s innovators, and addresses our Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI). The intent of DPI is to ensure students graduate with more than a high school diploma leading to the ability to earn a living wage. YEP supports DPI by providing awareness and aspirations in young people to explore self-employment as a legitimate lifetime career path.\nContact Information: Allison Hunter, Director of Programs &amp; Operations, <a href="mailto:ahunter@thembl.org">ahunter@thembl.org</a>, 804-313-5942\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Royals Entertainment - Entrepreneurship</strong>\nThe “Royals Entertainment” initiative developed from our students'' desire to reconnect as a community after the Covid shutdown during the spring and summer of 2020. A group of four marketing students from the Entrepreneurship class, who were also members of DECA, came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie. The students worked with their teacher to develop a plan of action, gather support from district administration, and develop the health mitigation plan that allowed the first drive-in movie to take place in October of 2020. Thanks to their efforts a NEW school-based enterprise was created and since their first event, they have held a variety of other themed movie nights, a Safe Zone Homecoming viewing event, and Senior Sunset Event to fill the void from lost Proms. These events were vital in supporting a safe return to normalcy within our community. Today, they are able to provide these services for others beyond the school division.\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Digital and Social Media Marketing</strong>\nThe “Digital Social Media Marketing” program was created to develop students'' understanding of how best to combine fundamental marketing principles with acceptable content creation for use on popular social media platforms. The goal for the students is to learn best practices associated with leveraging different social media platforms to increase followers while adhering to the principles and image of the business or organization they represent. To support these efforts and to foster greater growth through real world practice, the class has access to create and share content to support the district''s efforts to engage with the community through social media. The class regularly showcases wonderful news, upcoming events, and student achievements from across the district. The class''s efforts are being noticed, resulting in requests for help from community organizations and local businesses with their content development.\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>, (804) 896-5200\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: Passport to Career and College - Oh, The Places You''ll Go!</strong>\nRadford High School and Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative hosted a semester-long “Passport to Career and College” (P2C) career exploration program for freshmen. Piloted for the first time in a face-to-face format, P2C sessions consisted of engaging activities designed to help students learn about their personal career paths and to encourage development of essential skills related to the 5 C’s/soft skills, postsecondary options, applying for jobs, creating a resume and cover letter, and interviewing for a job. Through P2C, students also had the opportunity to interact with college admissions representatives, various career professionals, and potential employers at the program-sponsored “Mingle Like You Mean It” career/networking fair. As a result of the P2C program, each freshman completed a career assessment, explored various career and college options, learned essential workplace readiness skills, and was able to apply many of those skills in a real-world setting.\nContact Information: Jamie Little, Education Specialist, <a href="mailto:jolittle@rcps.org">jolittle@rcps.org</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: McHarg Elementary- Big Rig Day</strong>\nMcHarg Elementary uses Kid Cash for our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Students earn Kid Cash by exhibiting schoolwide expected behaviors. Kid Cash can be used in the classroom to purchase relationship-based experiences as well as material objects. In addition to the classroom purchases, students also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to larger schoolwide events. These events help build schoolwide community, school spirit, and encourage saving as well as providing an opportunity to experience delayed gratification. While classroom stores may happen weekly/monthly, larger events typically happen once per quarter. Big Rig Day was our first event for the 2021-2022 school year. For this event McHarg collaborated with community organizations and businesses. These included the fire department, the police department, local construction companies, the power company and local tow services. These organizations brought a variety of vehicles which were lined up around our parking lot for students to experience. The organizations also provided representatives who explained how the parts of the vehicles worked or how they are used to help our community. This interactive experience included lights, sounds, and invitations to climb and explore some of the equipment. Students reported the highlight of their day was seeing their teachers go up in the power company bucket truck.\nContact Information: Michelle Greene, Principal, <a href="mailto:mgreene@rcps.org">mgreene@rcps.org</a>, 540-731-3652\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Community Hub Model</strong>\nThirty years of research consistently links family involvement to higher student achievement, better attitudes toward school, lower dropout rates, increased attendance, and many other positive outcomes for students, families, and schools (Henderson &amp; Mapp, 2002). To that end, RPS launched four “Community Hubs” around the city (one in the city’s East End, two in the city’s Southside, and one in the city’s West End for families in the West End and Northside) to deepen our connection to and partnership with families and community partners. Hubs are designed to serve families and students from a person-centered approach, meeting people where they are based on their location and needs. During the 2021– 2022 school year, of the 1,400 Home Visits logged by RPS staff and employees, over 1,000 are attributed to Hub staff and account for over 1/3rd (7,487) of all student outreach completed. Student Success Plans have had a 53% success rate preventing students from reaching 10 days of absences, and slowed the accumulation of absences approximately 35% for those who have amassed 10+ days of unexcused absences.\nContact Information: Dr. Erin Brown, Director of Family Engagement,<a href="mailto:ebrown6@rvaschools.net"> ebrown6@rvaschools.net</a>, (804) 584-7921\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Con Ganas!</strong>\n¡Con Ganas! is a year-round, dropout prevention program designed for English learners in which traditional day classes do not meet educational needs due to: Work-related needs Child care needs Circumstances regarding over-age and lack of academic credits Other urgent personal circumstances ¡Con Ganas! covers all of Virginia''s graduation requirements, along with English Learner support, in order for students to graduate from RPS in 3 years or less with a Standard Diploma. Classes are Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM online, and Con Ganas team is available for in-person support on Mondays &amp; Wednesdays: 5:30-8 p.m. at Huguenot High School. English Language Learners come with so much linguistic, cultural, and community wealth. Con Ganas is committed to catering to the needs of our most marginalized populations, so we may develop bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizens of the world.\nContact Information: Lily Mirjahangiri, Newcomer Academy Specialist, <a href="mailto:Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net">Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net</a>, (804)807-3052\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: SCPS/LFCC/SMH Partnership for Phlebotomy Class</strong>\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. Valley Health System is the largest employer in the Shenandoah Valley, so there is a high demand for these skills in the local area. Employment of phlebotomists is expected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue/Shenandoah County Public Schools Partnership</strong>\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) to provide an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical school. SCFR provides an instructor and makes equipment available for the course. The school division provides space and additional equipment. The EMT program prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the state test to obtain their EMT certification. Currently, over 50% of the class has already begun volunteering at local stations. Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). As the population continues to grow in Shenandoah County and the surrounding area, the need for these services will increase.\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Battlefield Elementary Students Lead the Way in Unique Take on Parent-Teacher Conferences</strong>\nCommunication between teachers and parents is vital to success in the classroom. But students shouldn’t be left out of the conversation! That’s why instead of traditional parent-teacher conferences, Battlefield Elementary School is letting students lead the conferences. Students will share their work, talk about their strengths and areas of need, and set goals with their parents and teachers for the rest of the year. When students take ownership of their learning, they get excited to share their work – and that excitement boosts parent participation and attendance at these conferences. The conferences will encourage positive self-reflection, teach critical goal-setting skills, and build leadership. These are all qualities that will set students up for success in the classroom, in life, and prepare them for wherever the future takes them.\nContact Information: Ms. Kara Hurley, Principal, Battlefield Elementary School, <a href="mailto:kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-786-4532\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Students, Office of Mental Health and Wellness Pack De-Stress Kits for Teachers</strong>\nTeaching is often a stressful job, and that stress has only increased over the past two years. That’s why a group of students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ (SCPS) REACH program, along with the SCPS Office of Mental Health and Wellness, put together special surprise de-stress kits for all of the division’s instructional staff. The kits include stress balls, bubbles to encourage teachers to focus on their breath, several different kinds of sensory fidgets, and a resource card to guide them through different ways to approach stress. The kits are part of a larger effort by the Office of Mental Health and Wellness to support our teachers, with other programs including Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, meditation and breath workshops, and self-care seminars.\nContact Information: Ms. Lisa Dolan, Coordinator of Social Work Services, <a href="mailto:ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us">ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-834-2500\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Cutting-Edge Program Inspires and Empowers Students to Pursue Careers in Cybersecurity</strong>\nAmid the pandemic, unrest, and a shift toward remote work on a national scale, cybersecurity became exponentially more important. That’s why Spotsylvania County Public Schools is preparing our students to pursue a career in this high-demand field, with a cutting-edge program designed to help them develop the essential skills they need to succeed. Spearheaded by Ms. Kristina Rice, the Spotsylvania High School Cyber Knights program inspires students from underrepresented groups to pursue cybersecurity careers, and explore their passions in the field. Under Ms. Rice’s direction, the all-girls Cyber Knights team placed 2nd in both the 2019 and 2020 Girls Go Cyberstart National Championships. The program’s students have an impressive 100% graduation rate, a 100% college, military and career readiness attainment rate, and more than 98% go on to earn industry certifications. In recognition of this achievement, Ms. Rice received the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award in December 2021.\nContact Information: Ms. Kristina Rice, Advisor, Cyber Knights, <a href="mailto:krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-582-3882 ext 542212\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Mentor 360</strong>\nMentor 360 is an innovative, systematic, full circle support program provided to first year educators in Stafford County Public Schools. The ultimate goal is to provide the support for each new hire to craft a strength-based professional identity with our full circle of support. Upon hire, educators are paired with a highly-skilled and trained job-alike mentor. Mentors and mentees collaboratively create a personalized system of support, cognitive challenge, and professional vision tailored to the strengths and unique experience of each new educator. Mentor 360 also offers a New Teacher Institute (NTI) on-boarding program at the start of the academic year, a three-day Foundations in Teaching course that builds a common vocabulary and professional network among new educators, a weekly professional development web series, quarterly new educator social gatherings, subscription to a bi-weekly Full Circle Newsletter, and monthly school-based mentoring sessions facilitated by the school lead mentor Ambassador.\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: SCPS Evening Program</strong>\nThe Evening Program is a completion program for students who are in danger of dropping out or not finishing their diploma due to family or work obligations during traditional school hours. The hybrid program is offered online, with required in-person attendance two nights a week (6-8:30 p.m.) to ensure proper pacing and academic support. The program has expanded to include supplemental enrollment, which allows students to attend their base school during the day and take an additional course in the evening so that they can meet graduation requirements on time. This allows students who are missing 1-2 credits to complete a full course load at their base school during the day, and also complete recovery or additional credits at night. The program lessens the dropout rate, ensures more students are able to graduate on time, and also allows students the opportunity to accelerate their graduation requirements.\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Vertical Alignment Opens Doors to Computer Science Study in Middle School</strong>\nStafford County Public Schools has pursued a number of avenues to expand access to STEM fields, particularly computer science for students at all grade levels. The division’s acquisition of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant equips teachers in participating divisions with embedding computer science standards in Grades 3-8 through the creation of interdisciplinary performance tasks. This has increased student exposure at critical grade levels and helps teachers from many disciplines see themselves as teachers of computer science. The division redesigned its middle school program to increase the number of electives offered to allow additional exposure to computer science and STEM fields. By improving vertical alignment around computer science with a PK-12 approach, the division hopes to see an increase in the number of students participating in high school computer science programs, such as the existing STAT Academy, and the soon to be launched Cybersecurity Dual Enrollment program.\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Washington County Public Schools: Camp Connections 2021</strong>\nMission Statement - The Camp Connections Project strives to precipitate student-centered change in public education. We are committed to reinventing public education in Southwest Virginia; to adapt the system of public education to more fully meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of young people. Through collaborative leadership and deliberate instructional design, Camp Connections creates an interdisciplinary curriculum of inquiry-based instruction that integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) into academic content. The design and execution of the project reflect the organic nature of whole-person education - a process anchored in connections. Students connect to education, to each other, to their community, and most importantly, to themselves. Camp Connections empowers classroom teachers and students to not only take the next steps in education but to become the next steps in education.\nContact Information: Eric Hoffman, Classroom Teacher and Co-Creator of Camp Connections 2021, <a href="mailto:ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us">ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us</a>, (276) 698-6224\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Outstanding Strive Toward Literacy: Kate Collins Middle School Book Vending Machine</strong>\nKate Collins Middle School (KCMS) Media Specialist, Karen Sellers and Teacher Erin Hagedorn recently partnered together to provide middle school students with a unique opportunity to access books. Through a Donors Choose Grant in cooperation with Sonic Drive-In, Mrs. Hagedorn and Mrs. Sellers acquired an Inchy the Bookworm Book Vending Machine. At KCMS, students have the opportunity to earn tickets in every classroom for being respectful, responsible and involved. Students with a high number of tickets are then granted a Golden Token, which can be used in the book vending machine to choose a book that they can keep. At the December Waynesboro Public Schools School Board meeting, Mrs. Sellers and Mrs. Hagedorn shared a presentation about the book vending machine and stated, “At KCMS we recognize the importance of reading, not only for educational growth, but personal growth as well. Allowing all of our students the opportunity to ‘purchase’ a book of their own, and of their own choosing, encourages them to not only read but to continue to seek out other books in the future.” So far, over 50 KCMS students have been awarded free books. Inside the vending machine the students will find a variety of books at different reading levels. The vending machine also includes a diverse selection of both fiction and non-fiction books. To purchase books, Sellers and Hagedorn used grant money from The Charitable Grant Foundation and the Dollar General Foundation.\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Flexible School Schedules: Schools in Waynesboro Make Schedule Changes to Help Students During Pandemic</strong>\nWhen Westwood Hills Elementary school started looking into ways to address the many issues the pandemic caused, they turned to their students for input. Students at Westwood Hills were asked to be consultants and interviewed about their experiences at Westwood. This collaboration with students paved the way for a set time in the school day called “What I Need” (WIN) time. WIN time is used at Westwood Hills to meet the diverse needs of students, which have definitely heightened since the pandemic. This time helps teachers focus on students and helps students learn and practice skills not taught in the traditional classroom setting. In addition, students receive extra academic support where needed. The thirty minute block of time takes place daily. Activities range from mindful activities such as yoga, to targeted academic interventions for students. Teachers use grade level meeting time to determine where the needs are and how to best use WIN time. Waynesboro High School added a similar structure to help address learning loss due to COVID called Flex Block. The first priority of this one hour block of time is to give students an opportunity to recover credits they may need toward graduation. Flex Block is also used as a time to help ninth graders acclimate to the high school environment. In addition this time provides an opportunity to introduce new electives and offer content-specific study halls.\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Waynesboro Back to School Bash</strong>\nWaynesboro City Schools hosted its first annual Back to School Bash event. The vision of the event was to remove barriers for students and families that make the start of a new school year stressful. At the event, there were opportunities for students to receive haircuts from local stylists and healthcare providers were available to provide school physicals and immunizations. Families were able to access forms to request for assistance for school supplies, clothing or other medical needs. In addition, healthy fruits and vegetables were available, numerous community resources, and fun and games for students of all ages. This event provided Waynesboro City Public School students with the opportunity to have a positive start to the school year. The Back to School Bash was held on two different dates and and was a huge success with the help of over 100 staff and community volunteers. Waynesboro Public Schools hosted over 600 participants. During the event, numerous COVID-19 vaccines were given and over 250 haircuts and styles provided for WPS students.\nContact Information: Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, <a href="mailto:rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us">rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools: AAC Communication Boards - Everyone Deserves A Voice!</strong>\nIn collaboration with the WJCC Special Education department, Playground Communication Stations were created in hopes of giving students an ability to express themselves with friends, teachers, and others, all while feeling included. By having this on our playgrounds, we can offer many opportunities for communication, awareness, inclusion, and acceptance. These district-wide playground communication boards allow staff to point to symbols to help students understand directions and to model appropriate language. It allows students who are feeling frustrated to use symbols or words to express their feelings to staff and peers, and, therefore, likely avoid maladaptive behaviors. It also encourages inclusivity by showing students different ways to communicate with their fellow peers. This project has been implemented at each elementary school in WJCC, with Communication Stations on the playgrounds, hallways, and cafeterias to maximize expressive and receptive language globally, and will also be featured in our town’s parks and recreation locations!\nContact Information: Adam Brown, Director of Special Education, <a href="mailto:adam.brown@wjccschools.org">adam.brown@wjccschools.org</a>, 757-603-6464\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>York County: L.E.A.D. Program</strong>\nThe L.E.A.D. Program aims to recruit, support, and retain high quality leaders. This cohort program offers professional development and mentoring support through hands-on learning experiences using the Leadership Challenge© framework. Participants will engage in monthly learning sessions, network, and collaborate with cohort members, learn from guest speakers, and complete a personal project during the program. Many of the previous participants in the LEAD program have been promoted and they utilize skills acquired from this program in-turn cultivating stronger leadership.\nContact Information: Dr. David Reitz, Director of Leadership and Accountability, <a href="mailto:dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us">dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757 898-0450\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>York County School Division: Middle School Virtual Career Fair and Expo</strong>\nA priority at York County School Division is student career readiness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional in-person career fair held during previous years was not possible. Instead of cancelling the event, YCSD division and school staff moved to a virtual format to replicate the in-person event. The shift to virtual turned out to be a big success! Over 1,100 students participated in the Virtual Career Fair and Expo. Students engaged in activities such as interest surveys, virtual tours, and career videos. The career fair provided information about job opportunities from local companies and military representatives. Students heard about a “day in the life” of a career from our EngagedIN YCSD community partners. Finally, students learned about career pathways and clusters available at the middle and high schools from YCSD career coaches. Student feedback was positive and YCSD plans to continue to use virtual options to highlight career opportunities.\nContact Information: Robert Sherlock, Associate Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, <a href="mailto:rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us">rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757-898-0409\n\n<hr>\n\n<strong>York County School Division: Autism Services Improvement Team</strong>\nThe Autism Services Improvement Team (ASIT), is a multi-disciplinary team that assesses, implements, and monitors services for students with autism in the York County School Division’s (YCSD). ASIT’s purpose is to foster collaboration between highly skilled providers of comprehensive services for students with autism, including division and building administrators, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Along with other successful projects, the team developed a yearlong Evidence Based Practices (EBP) Academy. ASIT has trained more than ninety general and special education teachers on EBPs and effective implementation in the classroom. The ASIT team developed and implemented an instructional coaching model that has recently been adopted division-wide. They systematized training for staff on various assessments and curriculum, facilitated division-wide professional learning communities, and created an evidenced based practices manual. The strategies established by the ASIT team embedded sustainable and meaningful support for our students with autism.\nContact Information: Christy Morgan, Associate Director of Student Services, <a href="mailto:cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us">cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 1-757-898-0477', 'Showcases for Success', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3142-autosave-v1', '', '', '2023-02-02 16:25:33', '2023-02-02 21:25:33', '', 3142, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13471', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(13472, 8, '2023-02-02 16:26:24', '2023-02-02 21:26:24', '<strong>WHAT IS THE VSBA SHOWCASES FOR SUCCESS?</strong>\r\n\r\nAs a means of encouraging community awareness and positive press coverage of public education, the Virginia School Boards Association is inviting school divisions to recommend programs and initiatives that would serve as appropriate “Showcases for Success” in public education. Last year, 64 programs were profiled and the list was shared with journalists, school board members, superintendents, legislators, and top state officials. Press coverage was generated statewide, and this project served to be an effective tool for disarming the critics of public education. We are compiling a new list for 2023, and these successful programs will be showcased on the VSBA website for the entire year.\r\n\r\n<strong>WHAT IS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe focus of the 2023 VSBA Showcases for Success is Virginia Public Schools: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Success\r\n\r\n<strong>WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?</strong>\r\n<a href="mailto:communications@vsba.org">communications@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722\r\n\r\nClick <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNF6Z8K">here</a> to complete the submission form. The deadline is <strong>March 6, 2o23</strong>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>2022 Showcases for Success</h2>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022ShowcasesforSuccess.pdf">Click Here to View the Special Edition Newsletter.</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Middle School CTE Initiative </strong>\r\nClifton Middle School in Alleghany County is placing a growing emphasis on Career and Technical Education. The CTE classes have been revamped to provide students with more hands-on-learning experiences. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are using technology, tools, and equipment to construct individual and group projects in class. The goal is to enhance the students’ awareness of the realm of possibilities offered to them through Career and Technical Education. The school celebrated Career and Technical Education Month in February 2022. The Technology Education classes combined with Business classes to study workplace readiness skills. Guest speakers addressed the classes during about career opportunities and students participated in a virtual career fair through Junior Achievement. Technology Education has been approved to change to Agriculture Education for the 2022-2023 school year. Through Agriculture Education students will cover topics such as CTE/Agriculture careers, workplace readiness skills, animal science, plant science, natural resources, and agriculture mechanics. The CTE/Agriculture program will be designed to feed students to an agriculture program at Alleghany High School. An FFA chapter will be established at the middle school to help expand students’ skills and knowledge.\r\nContact Information: Jennifer Hannah, Technology Education Teacher, <a href="mailto:jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us">jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1726\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Living History Project </strong>\r\nDuring Black History Month in 2022, Alleghany High School in Alleghany County used the Living History Project to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. African Americans who live or once lived in Alleghany County were invited to speak to Social Studies classes. The speakers spoke on a variety of topics either in-person or through Zoom video conferencing. Former African American athletes highlighted how sports helped them focus on their academic studies. Former teachers spoke of how they were inspired by their students. Other speakers shared their stories and experiences of transitioning from segregated to integrated schools in the 1960s. Many of them shared warm memories from their all-Black schools, which are now closed. All of the guest speakers stressed to students the need for kindness in today’s world and they challenged them to overcome obstacles they will face in life. The students were left with new knowledge and goals that will not be easily forgotten. All of the sessions were recorded so they can be accessed to provide a living history to future generations.\r\nContact Information: Mallory Thompson, Social Studies Teacher, <a href="mailto:mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us">mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1700\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Creative Alternative Learning </strong>\r\nTo address learning loss, Callaghan Elementary School in Alleghany County has implemented a creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instruction. The staff has restructured Title I delivery from a pull-out model to an all-inclusive block-style schedule. In addition, a 50-minute block time is being dedicated daily for remedial instruction to all students in grades K-4. Instruction almost exclusively occurs in strategic small groupings across grade levels during the dedicated block of time. Individual classrooms from K-4 exchange students and occasionally, some students travel to grade-level groups either below or above to receive appropriate instruction. Student groupings are based on data points from multiple sources such as PALs, VKRP and SchoolPace (American Reading Company). All students receive personalized remediation regardless of Title I qualification and participation. The traditional 30 minutes per day, single classroom pull-out model for only students who qualify for Title I instruction has been replaced. The creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instructional instruction is considered a work in progress and the staff is making adjustments as it moves forward.\r\nContact Information: Josh Craft, Principal, <a href="mailto:jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us">jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1810\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Appomattox County Public Schools: Raider Ready Day </strong>\r\nRaider Ready Day (RRD) is a student engagement event for eighth-grade students at Appomattox Middle School to explore high school CTE programs before selecting their courses. RRD is designed and led by current students in all sixteen CTE programs at Appomattox County High School. The interactive experience gives students an opportunity to see each program and all the spaces and ask questions about the courses. The goal is to increase enrollment in CTE programs by improving awareness of the overall opportunities and possibilities for industry certifications and career readiness due to participation in specific programs. The success of this event is primarily a result of being led by students. The energy and excitement the high school students show when sharing what they are learning and how it has impacted them is powerful, and the passion is contagious. The teacher in the room is the facilitator, but the students are the ambassadors of their programs.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Amy D. Huskin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, &amp; CTE, <a href="mailto:adhuskin@acpsweb.com">adhuskin@acpsweb.com</a>, 434-352-8251\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Botetourt County Public Schools: Career &amp; Technical Education </strong>\r\nThe Career and Technical Education program in Botetourt County has and continues to have a transcendent impact on student achievement. Any of the classes taken on an individual basis are impressive but as a whole the results are simply spectacular. The 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 CTE annual Performance Report data shows a 100% graduation rate for students who were CTE completers. Those students also showed excellent performance on SOL tests, post-program placement and certification attainment. Quite simply, students involved in the CTE programs graduate and continue on their chosen career paths. Students, parents and community members are recognizing the success as evident by the fact that even as division enrollment is in a decline the enrollment in CTE programs continues to increase according to the division SEDF report. This is a testament to the variety and quality of the programs and instructors. The CTE program in Botetourt County cultivates success.\r\nContact Information: Mike Ketron, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mketron@bcps.k12.va.us">mketron@bcps.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 473-8216\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Bristol Virginia Public Schools: Treatment Team for Students</strong>\r\nA team of professionals at Van Pelt Elementary meets every Monday morning to discuss students in need. Roughly 10% of the at-risk student population is discussed. Team members represent multiple agencies and community partners. These weekly meetings allow the team to maintain consistent communication and develop a proactive plan to help students. The team approach prevents duplication of services and allows this group of professionals to focus on the needs of each child. These meetings have proven to be an invaluable tool to help Van Pelt’s students succeed.\r\nContact Information: Jared Rader, Principal, <a href="mailto:jrader@bvps.org">jrader@bvps.org</a>, 276 821 5770\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: CCPS Summer Academy Extravaganza </strong>\r\nAmidst a pandemic, Caroline County was up for the challenge to bridge the learning gap while also connecting the work to the social emotional needs of our learners. The Summer Academy Extravaganza was offered to rising kindergarten through eight grade students. At the elementary level the morning began with social-emotional connections which looked like morning meetings with integrated Mind Up Curriculum and Sanford Harmony activities. Following students were focused on literacy and math skill building lessons which were crafted by reading and math specialists. Rich literature was purchased to ground the learning and link cross-curricular content. Students received breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. The afternoon consisted of self-selected clubs and activities such as STEM, plants and animals, cooking, cheerleading, arts &amp; crafts, dance, and much more. Students were actively engaged, connecting with their peers, and enjoying the full day program.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Haley, Director of Elementary Education, <a href="mailto:thaley@ccps.us">thaley@ccps.us</a>, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: Family Engagement &amp; The NEW Caroline Cruiser </strong>\r\nCCPS has a renewed focus on family engagement since the COVID 19 pandemic. We have a full-time family engagement staff member at each of our five schools to support students and families by connecting them to outside resources. In addition, the federal programs department sponsored a wrap the bus project, which revitalized an older CCPS bus into a community bus. The Caroline Cruiser was born and now travels into throughout our community for events with free school supplies and educational materials for families.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Stevens, <a href="mailto:lstevens@ccps.us">lstevens@ccps.us</a>. Andrea Ross, Director of Federal Programs, aross@ccps.us, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: FACE van </strong>\r\nAt the start of the 2021-22 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools launched the Family and Community Engagement van, a turnkey resource for schools. The FACE van is packed with everything schools need to connect with families in a fun, easy-to-access way. The FACE van brings the fun of popcorn and snow cones plus Wi-Fi and Chromebooks. “Chesterfield County Public Schools is on the go, connecting with students and families where they are,” said Dr. Merv Daugherty, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. “We are not waiting for families to come to us: We are on the go and heading out to meet our families where they are.” Chesterfield County government donated the used van to the school system, and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, TowneBank Chesterfield, Uptown Alley and Fast Signs of Midlothian funded the van’s transformation.\r\nContact Information: Amy Bartilotti, Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinator, <a href="mailto:amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net">amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-216-0155\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: Super Senior Passport </strong>\r\nChesterfield County residents who are 60 or older are invited to apply for a Super Senior Passport. Designed to thank senior residents for their support and encourage them to remain active in Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Super Senior Passport is free and provides: • Discounted fees for Super Senior Passport classes and other adult education classes on a space-available basis • Free admission to school athletic events (except playoffs and tournaments) • Free admission to music and theater productions in schools • Free admission to certain other school activities for which fees are charged.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: CCPS on the Go! newsletter </strong>\r\nChesterfield County Public Schools is a growing (more than 63,000 students at last count), award-winning school system. But 65% of Chesterfield County households do not have children 18 or younger. Even though a majority of the community is not connected on a daily basis to Chesterfield County Public Schools, we want all residents to be proud of and support Chesterfield schools. That’s one reason the school system launched Chesterfield on the Go!, a three-times-a year newsletter that is mailed to every home in the county. Full of info and images from all 65 schools within Chesterfield County Public Schools, this printed publication is initially funded through federal relief funds to improve reach of communication throughout the school district. The first edition was published in October 2021. Digital versions in English and Spanish are on mychesterfieldschools.com.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>CodeRVA Regional High School: CodeRVA Regional High School </strong>\r\nCodeRVA Regional High School is a unique program unlike any other in the Commonwealth. Fifteen school divisions across the Richmond region collaborate to provide students access to a high quality, computer science focused education open to all 9th grade students residing in a partner division through a barrier free admission process. CodeRVA blends workplace skills such as using Agile methodologies and scheduling instruction based on weekly formative data with the best of blended learning. All 11th and 12th grade students also participate in six week, immersive internship experiences to prepare them for college and career pathways upon graduation. CodeRVA offers an Associate Degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science through JSRCC, as well as valuable networking opportunities for all students with businesses located in the Richmond region. CodeRVA’s innovative instruction, as well as its emphasis on computer science, can be adapted for use in traditional school settings.\r\nContact Information: Kume Goranson, Ed.D., Executive Director, <a href="mailto:kume.goranson@coderva.org">kume.goranson@coderva.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Nearpod Interactive Learning </strong>\r\nA unique and powerful instructional software tool that is being used by Covington City Public Schools is Nearpod. Nearpod is used at Covington High School to engage students with interactive learning experiences. The interactive software allows a slide presentation to appear on the students’ computer screens for easy viewing. The slides on a student’s screen advance as the teacher changes the slide. Students respond to open-ended questions (test for understanding), view videos that are embedded in presentations, take quizzes, and engage in Time to Climb. Time to Climb is an interactive learning experience with competitive games, virtual reality, blogs, polls and more. Virtual reality is a favorite for students because they can go anywhere in the world and see a geographic location. Students have the ability to zoom in and pan an area they are visiting. They also have an option to explore at a 360-degree angle. Through Nearpod’s virtual reality, students have taken tours around the world. Many teachers at Covington High School have developed a daily routine of using Nearpod in their classrooms. Nearpod also benefits students who are absent from school. A Student Paced feature allows a student who was absent from school to easily log in to access information they missed from the classroom.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Richards, Library Media Specialist, <a href="mailto:lrichards@covington.k12.va.us">lrichards@covington.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1410\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Edgemont Primary School and The Science of Reading</strong>\r\nEPS would like to highlight our implementation and successes in the science of reading. The science of reading focuses on the foundation that teachers understand the brain processes and developments required in order for a child to be able to read. Edgemont teachers now teach explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and direct phonics that follow an Orton Gillingham Scope and Sequence. Teachers have and are receiving quality professional development to align to SOR. We have seen amazing reading and spelling gains in all grade levels for all of our different learners. We have incorporated decodable texts that increase decoding and fluency to reach grade level reading mastery. In addition to teaching phonics intensely, we work on comprehension and language skills with good, quality literature and interesting and engaging informational texts. Our goal is to help every different learner find success and increase their knowledge while using their analytical and creative thinking abilities.\r\nContact Information: Jessica Fauber, Literacy Coach, <a href="mailto:jfauber@covington.k12.va.us">jfauber@covington.k12.va.us</a>, 540-965-1420\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Elementary Parent and Teacher Universities </strong>\r\nOur new Title I Family Engagement Specialist conducts weekly webinars with parents. Highlights include: understanding PALS, local authors reading to families, promoting literacy at home, exploring your local library, closing the readability gap, and word study. The Specialist has grown our family engagement outreach program to engage parents during times that best fit their schedules. Universities are held throughout the school day, nights, and weekends. Topics evolve from the on-going Needs Assessment as well as input received via chats/surveys during the universities. The universities are building strong relationships with parents. The engagement sessions are responsive to the needs of the community. For sessions, parents have access to materials via home visits or backpack supplies ahead of time. Offering materials needed removes barriers and increases collaboration and communication. The universities have been an integral step to meet parents where they are, build relationships and partnerships, and offer any support needed.\r\nContact Information: Paige Hannon, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, <a href="mailto:phannon@dcpsnet.org">phannon@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Dinwiddie County Government Day</strong>\r\nThe Dinwiddie Public Schools Comprehensive Plan defines priority one as student success: academically, personally and civically. To ensure students graduate life ready, DCPS has developed specific experiences for each student prior to graduation. These experiences, like Government Day, are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of how to build our community and what choices are made by our board of supervisors to continue the growth of our community. Government Day is a community collaboration. Students spend the day walking in the shoes of our county Board of Supervisors. Board members work alongside a small group of high school seniors to weigh the pros and cons of the senior staff proposals given to them and develop a budget presentation to justify their choices. This experience is built into the curriculum and includes other virtual simulations, discussions and assignments focusing on economic development and the role of the local government.\r\nContact Information: Carly Woolfolk, Director of Secondary Education and CTE, <a href="mailto:cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org">cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fauquier County Public Schools: FCPS Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nAt Fauquier County Public Schools, we believe in giving each student what they need in order to succeed. While we realize that face-to-face, in-person instruction is best for most of our students, it is not best for all. Some students thrive in a virtual learning environment and can benefit from a stand-alone virtual program. The FCPS Virtual Academy launched in August of 2021 as another personalized learning path to provide an engaging, student-centered alternative learning experience where traditional barriers of time, place, and availability are removed. Each Virtual Academy student has his/her own unique story. This year, the over 170 students who chose Virtual Academy learned from a cadre of 9 full-time and 12 part-time teachers. With a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day, students accessed their instruction through Canvas and Google Meet. Learn more at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual and https://fcps1.news/Virtual-Academy.\r\nContact Information: Michael Snell, Virtual Academy Coordinator, <a href="mailto:msnell@fcps1.org">msnell@fcps1.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Franklin City Public Schools: Vanguard Early College Academy </strong>\r\nVanguard Early College Academy has enabled numerous qualifying Franklin High School students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Science through Tidewater Community College. They are able to take courses either online or in-person in addition to their regular high school classes. This is no mere summer computer camp; the students who want to be in VECA prove their commitment to learn by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also successfully complete Algebra I and Geometry by the end of their freshman year. Ultimately, students gain a foundation of knowledge and skills for nearly any career that requires the use of computers (support, programming, websites, etc.). In addition, students may earn an Associate Degree in General Studies from Camp Community College. Earning these degrees can serve as an incentive to further one’s education.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kelsey Bunch, Franklin High School Guidance Registrar, <a href="mailto:kbunch@fcpsva.org">kbunch@fcpsva.org</a>, 757-562-5187, Ext. 1197\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fredericksburg City Public Schools: Start on Success (SOS) </strong>\r\nStart on Success (SOS) is a school-work program designed for students with disabilities pursuing a standard or advanced diploma. It was developed by the Virginia Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with the Center on Transition Innovations at VCU and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services. SOS is a year-long program designed to provide classroom instruction during the first semester and a paid internship at a local business during the second semester of the student’s senior year. The program is spearheaded by JM teacher, Megan Waite, Job Counselor, Angie Poteet and CTE Coordinator, Kristi Allison.\r\nContact Information: Kristi Allison, CTE Coordinator, <a href="mailto:kallison@cityschools.com">kallison@cityschools.com</a>, 540-372-1130\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Work-based Learning Partnership </strong>\r\nGoochland County Public Schools has developed a partnership with Greenswell Growers, a Goochland County business that recently opened a state-of-the-art hydroponics facility that is expected to produce about 3.7 million pounds of leafy greens for distribution across the mid-Atlantic over the next 3 years, all with 95 percent less water consumption and carbon-neutral energy. GCPS’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program coordinates workplace experiences that are related to a student’s career goals and/or interests, sometimes integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations. GCPS and Greenswell are working together to create engaging coursework that will give each student academic and hands-on experiences meant to prepare them for careers of the future. Greenswell Growers has collaborated with GHS’s Career and Technical Education program to provide curricula that teach students about Controlled Environmental Agriculture, marketing, operations and logistics, mechatronics, and culinary arts.\r\nContact Information: Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us">bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid </strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid</strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Public Schools: The Bridge Program </strong>\r\nHampton City Schools Department of School Social Work has responded to the mental health crisis with the development of BRIDGE, a school-based behavioral health program. The goal of this program is to “bridge the gap between school, home, community, social emotional and behavioral health.” Within the department, a clinical team was formed. This team provides individual and group counseling, therapy sessions, comprehensive clinical assessments, and person-centered treatment plans. Consultative services are offered to school staff and help given to families to coordinate community resources. Using an outpatient model as a guide, the program is unique in that students are able to be referred and receive mental health resources during the school day. Schools are a natural setting for therapy and families have direct, convenient access to a mental health provider. Having another mental health professional on school grounds also helps develop staff understandings, decreasing stigma associated with mental health needs.\r\nContact Information: Trena Hatcher, executive director of student support, <a href="mailto:thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us">thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2020\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Schools: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools (HCS) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program began in the 2021-2022 school year with a single kindergarten class. The class has approximately one half native English-speaking and one half native Spanish-speaking students. Students spend a portion of the day learning mathematics, science, and Spanish language arts in Spanish and the remainder of the day learning social studies and English language arts in English. Beginning the year with limited knowledge of the other language, students were immersed from day one into the target languages. The DLI program uses the same comprehensive, standard-driven curriculum as traditional kindergarten classes. The combination of native English and Spanish-speaking students provides opportunities to practice both languages in an authentic environment while demonstrating their academic understanding. Additionally, students are engaged in cultural understanding and diversity and learning to think in different ways. HCS is excited to expand and further develop the DLI program based on this year’s successes!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Lloyd, Curriculum Leader of World Languages and ELL, <a href="mailto:alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us">alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2026\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hanover County Public Schools: Hanover Salutes</strong>\r\nHanover County Public Schools conducted a virtual Hanover Salutes program to honor students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Services after graduation from high school. Specifically, we recognized students enlisting in any of the five services, attending a Service Academy, or attending a college or University on an ROTC scholarship. The program included a message from Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, and featured Major General Cedric T. Wins, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Graduates, JROTC instructors, and veteran organizations submitted videos as well. Each student was recognized and received a certificate, unit coin, printed program, and a gift card for food and fellowship with their family and friends. Developed in collaboration with school teams and community members, we were honored to recognize our future heroes.\r\nContact Information: Robert Staley, Director of Secondary Education, <a href="mailto:rstaley@hcps.us">rstaley@hcps.us</a>, (804) 365-4562\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Henrico Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nWhen Henrico County Public Schools opened a new school for the 2021-22 school year, there were none of the typical challenges of last-minute construction. Instead of paving and paint, administrators and teachers were more concerned with interactive lessons, servers and bandwidth. The Henrico Virtual Academy, an entirely virtual K-12 school with a student body of more than 1,300, uses a mix of live classes and independent learning. The school has its own administrators, faculty, PTSA, clubs and other mainstays of brick-and-mortar schools. While the school grew out of virtual instruction methods pioneered during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is taking its place among a host of HCPS learning options that include career and technical education, and middle and high school specialty centers. While some students found virtual learning a challenge, others have thrived in an online environment that emphasizes flexibility and independent work.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Equity Ambassadors</strong>\r\nAs part of a division wide effort to offer more opportunities for student input on issues of equity and diversity, Henrico County Public Schools reimagined its High School Student Congress. The new “HCPS Equity Ambassadors” includes students from each of the division’s nine comprehensive high schools, who come together to amplify student voices on issues of equity. The HCPS Department of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity works with students to design programming to foster dialogue, give students knowledge and skills to address equity issues, and enable them to engage with students from across the division. Members have led “daring dialogue” school discussions, book clubs, podcasts, mentorship programs of students who are learning English, and activities to raise cultural awareness, such as food fairs. The Equity Ambassadors program was recognized in 2020 by the National Association of Counties and was recognized as Virginia’s top 2021 project by the Virginia Association of Counties.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hopewell City Public Schools: CREW CIRCLES Initiative</strong>\r\nCREW Academy is a school community within Hopewell City Public Schools that brings together representation from over 40 Hopewell teachers and their classrooms to focus on elevating the core values of Community, Real-World Deeper Learning, Empathy &amp; Equity, and Championing the Wins! As a result of the pandemic and the many emotional, mental, academic challenges our students are navigating, we have recently started a pilot initiative called CREW Circles. As part of the pilot, our Innovation Coaches, 4 CREW Teachers, and our Dean of Student Experience are in collaboration together in helping our students unpack more of their identity stories through their personal experiences, and the powerful life connections they are making in our schools, community, and the world around them. Our CREW Circles initiative continues to be a sacred time where our students are able to listen, share, heal, and speak from the heart. When our students begin to fully see one another as human beings and explore empathy and kindness, a deeper and more loving classroom community is fostered and transformational student experiences are created. Click the video link to see highlights from our time together.\r\nContact Information: Sommer Jones , Dean of Student Experience for K12 CREW Academy,<a href="mailto:sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us"> sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>, 804-541-6400\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Setting the Precedent through 21st CCLC Program</strong>\r\nThis year Central High School (CHS) is “Setting the Precedent” through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, “Tiger Academy,” as we strive to close any gaps of learning during the pandemic. Tiger Academy is offered to students to support enrichment and intervention in addition to programs in the areas of performing arts, health and wellness, visual arts, and STEM. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers in math and language arts to support their education and choose enrichment programs that they feel passionate about. Many of our amazing teachers at Central High School have become part of this program. In addition to our after school program, the Tiger Academy has also set the precedent for community events throughout the year. Through this program, we have completed a Turkey Trot, a Family Wellness Night, and an upcoming Financial Literacy Night. These opportunities allow for students, families, and community members to learn beneficial skills and connect with resources in the area.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Ashley Edwards, Principal, <a href="mailto:aedwards@kqps.net">aedwards@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-6102\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Project Based Learning- Making History in King and Queen County</strong>\r\nSecond graders at Lawson-Marriott Elementary are actively engaged in real world, meaningful learning through a teaching method called Project Based Learning. In one such unit, students learned about local history to better understand their and others’ roles in the community. The question that guided their work was: How has our past influenced our present in King and Queen County and how might we influence our future? To answer this question, they researched the history of their county and used primary source materials to learn about the experiences and perspectives of multiple community members. Students used what they learned to document and share the multiple histories that coexist in their local community. Completion of this project entailed multiple authentic public products, including podcasts and historical journals about their individuals and findings. It culminated in a living wax museum for the community as their final presentation of learning. Through project based learning, students gain a deeper understanding of course content, develop a genuine love of learning, and learn real life skills such as solving problems, collaboration, and communication.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Vivian Kazee, 2nd Grade Teacher, <a href="mailto:vkazee@kqps.net">vkazee@kqps.net</a>, 804-769-3116\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Reverse Caroling at King and Queen Elementary</strong>\r\nDuring the month of December, King and Queen Elementary (KQES) has a tradition of singing holiday songs to the community. In the past, this event has attracted countless community members to come out and celebrate. This holiday season, KQES was faced with a challenge. How could we have a holiday program while dealing with the obstacles of COVID-19? After a bit of brainstorming, the KQES team was able to quickly problem solve. Reverse caroling! Under the guidance of KQES’s music teacher, Mr. James Lantz, students, depending on age level, learned 1-3 songs that they planned to sing to the community. Instead of gathering the parents and guests inside of one location, students were assigned performance locations throughout the building. Visitors congregated outside of the building, they were placed in small groups and assigned a caroling tour guide. The groups’ tours were staggered allowing for adequate spacing and time between performances. The guide took visitors to the different performance locations allowing everyone the opportunity to see and hear all age groups. Before exiting the building, visitors were able to warm up with warm apple cider and cookies. Aside from a little performance fatigue, KQES students shared that they enjoyed having the opportunity to perform for the community. Family members and visitors took lots of pictures, clapped, laughed and even sang along as the students of King and Queen Elementary School wowed them with their performances.\r\nContact Information: Mr. James Lantz, Music Teacher,<a href="mailto:jlantz@kqps.net"> jlantz@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-5830\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: LCHS Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nLouisa County Public Schools implemented a new Cybersecurity Pathway at Louisa County High School beginning in August 2021. To support this initiative, LCPS applied for a national grant and won $100,000 through the Rural Tech Project. LCPS was awarded this money and recognized as one of five winning school divisions in the nation for the implementation of this program and is now competing for an additional $100,000 at the end of 2023. We have had tremendous interest in the courses with full enrollment in all of the sections, inclusive of a virtual option for students. The course satisfaction surveys from Semester 1 provided resounding positive feedback not only about the instructor, but the course content and engaging hands-on activities. The emphasis on providing these meaningful experiences to support the course competencies has generated excitement for the pathway. The Cybersecurity classroom has been designed and created to support hands-on activities with new servers, dual monitors, and two TVs showing real-time cyber-attacks around the world. Additionally, we have had a great response from the industry partners to serve as a support system for our students.\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The MNES Book Vending Machine!</strong>\r\nThere’s a sparkling new vending machine in the hallway at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School that is causing a big buzz amongst students and staff. But this machine isn’t serving up fizzy drinks. Instead, it’s serving up books! After much suspense – and fundraising! – the MNES Book Vending Machine was officially unveiled in January 2022. It operates like any other vending machine, and features dozens of exciting literary titles! Students earn gold coins through completing reading assignments, finishing their homework, earning good grades, and performing random acts of kindness. Students then use the coins whenever they want to select their favorite book! Since its inception, the MNES Book Vending Machine has helped ignite a newfound passion and motivation for reading amongst students!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The Patriot Path</strong>\r\nStudents at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are now able to enjoy class amongst acorns, towering trees, and a plethora of plants thanks to the school’s new Patriot Path! Created in 2021, the Patriot Path is a 2/10th mile outdoor learning trail located on the school’s property. The path was created by instructional assistant Dawn Lipscomb as part of an effort to encourage students and educators to enjoy nature and outdoor activities as much as possible! The Patriot Path has become a valuable resource at TJES thanks to the various ways it can be used. It features an amphitheater, which allows students to perform plays or enjoy a story while sitting on stumps that serve as chairs. It also includes an outdoor classroom, complete with a whiteboard. And, of course, the trail can be used as exactly what it is, a pathway for exploration! Teachers often let their students roam free on the path, providing them the opportunity to discover fresh animal tracks or investigate the various types of plants lining the walkway. And while the path itself is inspiring enough, teachers have gone a step further by posting uplifting quotes throughout it. Perhaps most fitting is the one that features a quote from the legendary author J.R.R Tolkien: “Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Robust Work-Based Learning Initiative</strong>\r\nMecklenburg County Public Schools’ dedication to improving career training opportunities for students and promoting academic achievement and success is evident through their new robust work-based learning program. The system employs a full-time work-based learning specialist to develop, promote, and grow the work-based learning program. The work-based learning program focuses on offering students opportunities to connect with professionals in all career pathways, gain skills and experience through hands-on learning opportunities, partner with professional mentors for guidance, and build career connections. Work-based learning experiences assist students in meeting Profile of a Graduate graduation mandates, gaining experience in his/her chosen career pathways, and possibly obtaining future employment. These experiences are offered through partnerships with approximately 60 businesses who serve as classroom speakers, internship partners, and student mentors. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning programs within CTE classes through school-based enterprises, service learning, clinical experiences, internal internships, and cooperative education. Students may also participate in community work-based learning experiences as a result of partnerships with businesses and professional mentors. Potential positions are listed on the Hiring Pool page of the Work-Based Learning website as well as the Mentorship Program page. The work-based learning program is promoted to students through classroom visits by the Career &amp; Work-Based Learning Specialist, on their website, and through flyers and brochures. In addition, students are spotlighted in an Intern Spotlight Series and these spotlights are published as Facebook posts and they are also listed on the WBL webpage. Business partners are spotlighted each Wednesday on Facebook through “Workforce Wednesday” posts.\r\nContact Information: Natalie Coronas, Career and Work Based Learning Specialist, <a href="mailto:ncoronas@mcpsweb.org">ncoronas@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: MCPS Google Certified Educator Initiative</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public School Instruction &amp; Technology Department expanded its professional development by cultivating Google Certified Educators throughout our Division. The Google Certification program is designed to encourage teachers to demonstrate their proficiency in using Google for Education tools and to enhance their productivity as well as their student’s productivity. The Instructional Technology Resource Teachers created a course in Canvas for teachers to complete at their own pace, as well as offered in-person training during the summer of 2021. To date, 310 Level 1 Google Certified Educator exam assessments have been taken by MCPS certified staff, with a pass rate of seventy-four percent. In addition, several staff members have passed and/or are currently working towards the Level 2 Certification. With this initiative in place, the teachers and staff have a better understanding of how to meaningfully use technology in the classroom and facilitate and inspire students'' learning and creativity.\r\nContact Information: Chrystal Elmore, ITRT, <a href="mailto:celmore@mcpsweb.org">celmore@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Flexible, Student-Relevant English Curriculum</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public Schools English team is developing a new concept-based curriculum for students. The restructuring of the English curriculum focuses on current standards of learning, but offers a comprehensive study of one single concept that is relevant to students'' lives and development. There are many advantages of this curriculum for both students and teachers. It allows for student and teacher choice regarding which texts are used to cover a unit, literacy skills that are integrated and used beyond the classroom, and assessments that are written to the concept, rather than the text. Rigor and relevance go hand-in-hand as students explore texts that propel them to new heights of learning, while keeping them grounded in the foundations of Virginia''s English curriculum framework. With this initiative, the English team of Mecklenburg County Public Schools hopes to offer a more flexible, teacher-friendly guide to helping our students achieve academic success.\r\nContact Information: Kim Richey, English Teacher, <a href="mailto:krichey@mcpsweb.org">krichey@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Middlesex County Public Schools: Pathfinders Program</strong>\r\nThe Pathfinders program brings together high school juniors to explore their personal interests, skills, and strengths, as they search for the intersection between what they like, what they are good at, and what they can make a living doing. Through a variety of experiences, from college campus visits and field trips to book studies and group projects, students have unique opportunities to discover and learn things that are important to them and shape their vision of their future. Through relevant, highly individualized instruction, the Pathfinders have voice and choice in their decisions on what to study through various providers. From Medical Terminology to German to Photography, students participate in carefully designed experiences tailored to them, with the appropriate mix of assistance and challenge. With the time, support, and resources of the Pathfinders program, they become more in tune with what they want, who they are, and who they want to be.\r\nContact Information: Christine Pedersen, Pathfinders Instructor, <a href="mailto:cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us">cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Diploma Plus Initiative</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI) is to provide students access and opportunity into a high-demand career pathway at a living wage. DPI moves beyond state requirements and adds a ‘plus’ in an effort to lead to lifelong success. Our vision is for every student in PCPS to graduate with the ability to become productive members of the Petersburg City community. Therefore, through DPI we increase access to high-demand career pathways, leading to postsecondary success and positively impacting workforce development initiatives. As students earn their ‘plus’, they will develop job and life skills that will assist them in earning a living wage and improve their overall quality of life. In two years, we have implemented new career programs, partnered with over 100 businesses and industry members to provide work-based learning experiences for our students, and increased enrollment in our college credit courses and Associate''s Degree programs.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Allsbrooks, Director of College and Career Readiness, <a href="mailto:teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us">teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)</strong>\r\nThe Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a comprehensive school-based and afterschool program, which transforms middle and high school students (grades 6-12), into real, confident entrepreneurs. With the use of innovative business teaching strategies, culminated with a flexible/modular curriculum; they provide mentors, expert entrepreneurs as speakers and resources. Through our partnership with YEP, Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) has had over fifty (50+) high school students participate in a broad range of school-based and afterschool training and programs. The YEP ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, prepares them to be career-ready and tomorrow’s innovators, and addresses our Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI). The intent of DPI is to ensure students graduate with more than a high school diploma leading to the ability to earn a living wage. YEP supports DPI by providing awareness and aspirations in young people to explore self-employment as a legitimate lifetime career path.\r\nContact Information: Allison Hunter, Director of Programs &amp; Operations, <a href="mailto:ahunter@thembl.org">ahunter@thembl.org</a>, 804-313-5942\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Royals Entertainment - Entrepreneurship</strong>\r\nThe “Royals Entertainment” initiative developed from our students'' desire to reconnect as a community after the Covid shutdown during the spring and summer of 2020. A group of four marketing students from the Entrepreneurship class, who were also members of DECA, came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie. The students worked with their teacher to develop a plan of action, gather support from district administration, and develop the health mitigation plan that allowed the first drive-in movie to take place in October of 2020. Thanks to their efforts a NEW school-based enterprise was created and since their first event, they have held a variety of other themed movie nights, a Safe Zone Homecoming viewing event, and Senior Sunset Event to fill the void from lost Proms. These events were vital in supporting a safe return to normalcy within our community. Today, they are able to provide these services for others beyond the school division.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Digital and Social Media Marketing</strong>\r\nThe “Digital Social Media Marketing” program was created to develop students'' understanding of how best to combine fundamental marketing principles with acceptable content creation for use on popular social media platforms. The goal for the students is to learn best practices associated with leveraging different social media platforms to increase followers while adhering to the principles and image of the business or organization they represent. To support these efforts and to foster greater growth through real world practice, the class has access to create and share content to support the district''s efforts to engage with the community through social media. The class regularly showcases wonderful news, upcoming events, and student achievements from across the district. The class''s efforts are being noticed, resulting in requests for help from community organizations and local businesses with their content development.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>, (804) 896-5200\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: Passport to Career and College - Oh, The Places You''ll Go!</strong>\r\nRadford High School and Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative hosted a semester-long “Passport to Career and College” (P2C) career exploration program for freshmen. Piloted for the first time in a face-to-face format, P2C sessions consisted of engaging activities designed to help students learn about their personal career paths and to encourage development of essential skills related to the 5 C’s/soft skills, postsecondary options, applying for jobs, creating a resume and cover letter, and interviewing for a job. Through P2C, students also had the opportunity to interact with college admissions representatives, various career professionals, and potential employers at the program-sponsored “Mingle Like You Mean It” career/networking fair. As a result of the P2C program, each freshman completed a career assessment, explored various career and college options, learned essential workplace readiness skills, and was able to apply many of those skills in a real-world setting.\r\nContact Information: Jamie Little, Education Specialist, <a href="mailto:jolittle@rcps.org">jolittle@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: McHarg Elementary- Big Rig Day</strong>\r\nMcHarg Elementary uses Kid Cash for our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Students earn Kid Cash by exhibiting schoolwide expected behaviors. Kid Cash can be used in the classroom to purchase relationship-based experiences as well as material objects. In addition to the classroom purchases, students also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to larger schoolwide events. These events help build schoolwide community, school spirit, and encourage saving as well as providing an opportunity to experience delayed gratification. While classroom stores may happen weekly/monthly, larger events typically happen once per quarter. Big Rig Day was our first event for the 2021-2022 school year. For this event McHarg collaborated with community organizations and businesses. These included the fire department, the police department, local construction companies, the power company and local tow services. These organizations brought a variety of vehicles which were lined up around our parking lot for students to experience. The organizations also provided representatives who explained how the parts of the vehicles worked or how they are used to help our community. This interactive experience included lights, sounds, and invitations to climb and explore some of the equipment. Students reported the highlight of their day was seeing their teachers go up in the power company bucket truck.\r\nContact Information: Michelle Greene, Principal, <a href="mailto:mgreene@rcps.org">mgreene@rcps.org</a>, 540-731-3652\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Community Hub Model</strong>\r\nThirty years of research consistently links family involvement to higher student achievement, better attitudes toward school, lower dropout rates, increased attendance, and many other positive outcomes for students, families, and schools (Henderson &amp; Mapp, 2002). To that end, RPS launched four “Community Hubs” around the city (one in the city’s East End, two in the city’s Southside, and one in the city’s West End for families in the West End and Northside) to deepen our connection to and partnership with families and community partners. Hubs are designed to serve families and students from a person-centered approach, meeting people where they are based on their location and needs. During the 2021– 2022 school year, of the 1,400 Home Visits logged by RPS staff and employees, over 1,000 are attributed to Hub staff and account for over 1/3rd (7,487) of all student outreach completed. Student Success Plans have had a 53% success rate preventing students from reaching 10 days of absences, and slowed the accumulation of absences approximately 35% for those who have amassed 10+ days of unexcused absences.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Erin Brown, Director of Family Engagement,<a href="mailto:ebrown6@rvaschools.net"> ebrown6@rvaschools.net</a>, (804) 584-7921\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Con Ganas!</strong>\r\n¡Con Ganas! is a year-round, dropout prevention program designed for English learners in which traditional day classes do not meet educational needs due to: Work-related needs Child care needs Circumstances regarding over-age and lack of academic credits Other urgent personal circumstances ¡Con Ganas! covers all of Virginia''s graduation requirements, along with English Learner support, in order for students to graduate from RPS in 3 years or less with a Standard Diploma. Classes are Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM online, and Con Ganas team is available for in-person support on Mondays &amp; Wednesdays: 5:30-8 p.m. at Huguenot High School. English Language Learners come with so much linguistic, cultural, and community wealth. Con Ganas is committed to catering to the needs of our most marginalized populations, so we may develop bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizens of the world.\r\nContact Information: Lily Mirjahangiri, Newcomer Academy Specialist, <a href="mailto:Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net">Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net</a>, (804)807-3052\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: SCPS/LFCC/SMH Partnership for Phlebotomy Class</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. Valley Health System is the largest employer in the Shenandoah Valley, so there is a high demand for these skills in the local area. Employment of phlebotomists is expected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue/Shenandoah County Public Schools Partnership</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) to provide an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical school. SCFR provides an instructor and makes equipment available for the course. The school division provides space and additional equipment. The EMT program prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the state test to obtain their EMT certification. Currently, over 50% of the class has already begun volunteering at local stations. Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). As the population continues to grow in Shenandoah County and the surrounding area, the need for these services will increase.\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Battlefield Elementary Students Lead the Way in Unique Take on Parent-Teacher Conferences</strong>\r\nCommunication between teachers and parents is vital to success in the classroom. But students shouldn’t be left out of the conversation! That’s why instead of traditional parent-teacher conferences, Battlefield Elementary School is letting students lead the conferences. Students will share their work, talk about their strengths and areas of need, and set goals with their parents and teachers for the rest of the year. When students take ownership of their learning, they get excited to share their work – and that excitement boosts parent participation and attendance at these conferences. The conferences will encourage positive self-reflection, teach critical goal-setting skills, and build leadership. These are all qualities that will set students up for success in the classroom, in life, and prepare them for wherever the future takes them.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kara Hurley, Principal, Battlefield Elementary School, <a href="mailto:kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-786-4532\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Students, Office of Mental Health and Wellness Pack De-Stress Kits for Teachers</strong>\r\nTeaching is often a stressful job, and that stress has only increased over the past two years. That’s why a group of students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ (SCPS) REACH program, along with the SCPS Office of Mental Health and Wellness, put together special surprise de-stress kits for all of the division’s instructional staff. The kits include stress balls, bubbles to encourage teachers to focus on their breath, several different kinds of sensory fidgets, and a resource card to guide them through different ways to approach stress. The kits are part of a larger effort by the Office of Mental Health and Wellness to support our teachers, with other programs including Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, meditation and breath workshops, and self-care seminars.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Lisa Dolan, Coordinator of Social Work Services, <a href="mailto:ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us">ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-834-2500\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Cutting-Edge Program Inspires and Empowers Students to Pursue Careers in Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nAmid the pandemic, unrest, and a shift toward remote work on a national scale, cybersecurity became exponentially more important. That’s why Spotsylvania County Public Schools is preparing our students to pursue a career in this high-demand field, with a cutting-edge program designed to help them develop the essential skills they need to succeed. Spearheaded by Ms. Kristina Rice, the Spotsylvania High School Cyber Knights program inspires students from underrepresented groups to pursue cybersecurity careers, and explore their passions in the field. Under Ms. Rice’s direction, the all-girls Cyber Knights team placed 2nd in both the 2019 and 2020 Girls Go Cyberstart National Championships. The program’s students have an impressive 100% graduation rate, a 100% college, military and career readiness attainment rate, and more than 98% go on to earn industry certifications. In recognition of this achievement, Ms. Rice received the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award in December 2021.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kristina Rice, Advisor, Cyber Knights, <a href="mailto:krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-582-3882 ext 542212\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Mentor 360</strong>\r\nMentor 360 is an innovative, systematic, full circle support program provided to first year educators in Stafford County Public Schools. The ultimate goal is to provide the support for each new hire to craft a strength-based professional identity with our full circle of support. Upon hire, educators are paired with a highly-skilled and trained job-alike mentor. Mentors and mentees collaboratively create a personalized system of support, cognitive challenge, and professional vision tailored to the strengths and unique experience of each new educator. Mentor 360 also offers a New Teacher Institute (NTI) on-boarding program at the start of the academic year, a three-day Foundations in Teaching course that builds a common vocabulary and professional network among new educators, a weekly professional development web series, quarterly new educator social gatherings, subscription to a bi-weekly Full Circle Newsletter, and monthly school-based mentoring sessions facilitated by the school lead mentor Ambassador.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: SCPS Evening Program</strong>\r\nThe Evening Program is a completion program for students who are in danger of dropping out or not finishing their diploma due to family or work obligations during traditional school hours. The hybrid program is offered online, with required in-person attendance two nights a week (6-8:30 p.m.) to ensure proper pacing and academic support. The program has expanded to include supplemental enrollment, which allows students to attend their base school during the day and take an additional course in the evening so that they can meet graduation requirements on time. This allows students who are missing 1-2 credits to complete a full course load at their base school during the day, and also complete recovery or additional credits at night. The program lessens the dropout rate, ensures more students are able to graduate on time, and also allows students the opportunity to accelerate their graduation requirements.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Vertical Alignment Opens Doors to Computer Science Study in Middle School</strong>\r\nStafford County Public Schools has pursued a number of avenues to expand access to STEM fields, particularly computer science for students at all grade levels. The division’s acquisition of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant equips teachers in participating divisions with embedding computer science standards in Grades 3-8 through the creation of interdisciplinary performance tasks. This has increased student exposure at critical grade levels and helps teachers from many disciplines see themselves as teachers of computer science. The division redesigned its middle school program to increase the number of electives offered to allow additional exposure to computer science and STEM fields. By improving vertical alignment around computer science with a PK-12 approach, the division hopes to see an increase in the number of students participating in high school computer science programs, such as the existing STAT Academy, and the soon to be launched Cybersecurity Dual Enrollment program.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Washington County Public Schools: Camp Connections 2021</strong>\r\nMission Statement - The Camp Connections Project strives to precipitate student-centered change in public education. We are committed to reinventing public education in Southwest Virginia; to adapt the system of public education to more fully meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of young people. Through collaborative leadership and deliberate instructional design, Camp Connections creates an interdisciplinary curriculum of inquiry-based instruction that integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) into academic content. The design and execution of the project reflect the organic nature of whole-person education - a process anchored in connections. Students connect to education, to each other, to their community, and most importantly, to themselves. Camp Connections empowers classroom teachers and students to not only take the next steps in education but to become the next steps in education.\r\nContact Information: Eric Hoffman, Classroom Teacher and Co-Creator of Camp Connections 2021, <a href="mailto:ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us">ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us</a>, (276) 698-6224\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Outstanding Strive Toward Literacy: Kate Collins Middle School Book Vending Machine</strong>\r\nKate Collins Middle School (KCMS) Media Specialist, Karen Sellers and Teacher Erin Hagedorn recently partnered together to provide middle school students with a unique opportunity to access books. Through a Donors Choose Grant in cooperation with Sonic Drive-In, Mrs. Hagedorn and Mrs. Sellers acquired an Inchy the Bookworm Book Vending Machine. At KCMS, students have the opportunity to earn tickets in every classroom for being respectful, responsible and involved. Students with a high number of tickets are then granted a Golden Token, which can be used in the book vending machine to choose a book that they can keep. At the December Waynesboro Public Schools School Board meeting, Mrs. Sellers and Mrs. Hagedorn shared a presentation about the book vending machine and stated, “At KCMS we recognize the importance of reading, not only for educational growth, but personal growth as well. Allowing all of our students the opportunity to ‘purchase’ a book of their own, and of their own choosing, encourages them to not only read but to continue to seek out other books in the future.” So far, over 50 KCMS students have been awarded free books. Inside the vending machine the students will find a variety of books at different reading levels. The vending machine also includes a diverse selection of both fiction and non-fiction books. To purchase books, Sellers and Hagedorn used grant money from The Charitable Grant Foundation and the Dollar General Foundation.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Flexible School Schedules: Schools in Waynesboro Make Schedule Changes to Help Students During Pandemic</strong>\r\nWhen Westwood Hills Elementary school started looking into ways to address the many issues the pandemic caused, they turned to their students for input. Students at Westwood Hills were asked to be consultants and interviewed about their experiences at Westwood. This collaboration with students paved the way for a set time in the school day called “What I Need” (WIN) time. WIN time is used at Westwood Hills to meet the diverse needs of students, which have definitely heightened since the pandemic. This time helps teachers focus on students and helps students learn and practice skills not taught in the traditional classroom setting. In addition, students receive extra academic support where needed. The thirty minute block of time takes place daily. Activities range from mindful activities such as yoga, to targeted academic interventions for students. Teachers use grade level meeting time to determine where the needs are and how to best use WIN time. Waynesboro High School added a similar structure to help address learning loss due to COVID called Flex Block. The first priority of this one hour block of time is to give students an opportunity to recover credits they may need toward graduation. Flex Block is also used as a time to help ninth graders acclimate to the high school environment. In addition this time provides an opportunity to introduce new electives and offer content-specific study halls.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Waynesboro Back to School Bash</strong>\r\nWaynesboro City Schools hosted its first annual Back to School Bash event. The vision of the event was to remove barriers for students and families that make the start of a new school year stressful. At the event, there were opportunities for students to receive haircuts from local stylists and healthcare providers were available to provide school physicals and immunizations. Families were able to access forms to request for assistance for school supplies, clothing or other medical needs. In addition, healthy fruits and vegetables were available, numerous community resources, and fun and games for students of all ages. This event provided Waynesboro City Public School students with the opportunity to have a positive start to the school year. The Back to School Bash was held on two different dates and and was a huge success with the help of over 100 staff and community volunteers. Waynesboro Public Schools hosted over 600 participants. During the event, numerous COVID-19 vaccines were given and over 250 haircuts and styles provided for WPS students.\r\nContact Information: Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, <a href="mailto:rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us">rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools: AAC Communication Boards - Everyone Deserves A Voice!</strong>\r\nIn collaboration with the WJCC Special Education department, Playground Communication Stations were created in hopes of giving students an ability to express themselves with friends, teachers, and others, all while feeling included. By having this on our playgrounds, we can offer many opportunities for communication, awareness, inclusion, and acceptance. These district-wide playground communication boards allow staff to point to symbols to help students understand directions and to model appropriate language. It allows students who are feeling frustrated to use symbols or words to express their feelings to staff and peers, and, therefore, likely avoid maladaptive behaviors. It also encourages inclusivity by showing students different ways to communicate with their fellow peers. This project has been implemented at each elementary school in WJCC, with Communication Stations on the playgrounds, hallways, and cafeterias to maximize expressive and receptive language globally, and will also be featured in our town’s parks and recreation locations!\r\nContact Information: Adam Brown, Director of Special Education, <a href="mailto:adam.brown@wjccschools.org">adam.brown@wjccschools.org</a>, 757-603-6464\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County: L.E.A.D. Program</strong>\r\nThe L.E.A.D. Program aims to recruit, support, and retain high quality leaders. 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Instead of cancelling the event, YCSD division and school staff moved to a virtual format to replicate the in-person event. The shift to virtual turned out to be a big success! Over 1,100 students participated in the Virtual Career Fair and Expo. Students engaged in activities such as interest surveys, virtual tours, and career videos. The career fair provided information about job opportunities from local companies and military representatives. Students heard about a “day in the life” of a career from our EngagedIN YCSD community partners. Finally, students learned about career pathways and clusters available at the middle and high schools from YCSD career coaches. Student feedback was positive and YCSD plans to continue to use virtual options to highlight career opportunities.\r\nContact Information: Robert Sherlock, Associate Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, <a href="mailto:rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us">rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757-898-0409\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County School Division: Autism Services Improvement Team</strong>\r\nThe Autism Services Improvement Team (ASIT), is a multi-disciplinary team that assesses, implements, and monitors services for students with autism in the York County School Division’s (YCSD). ASIT’s purpose is to foster collaboration between highly skilled providers of comprehensive services for students with autism, including division and building administrators, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Along with other successful projects, the team developed a yearlong Evidence Based Practices (EBP) Academy. 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For more information on the county, visit: <a href="http://kingwilliamcounty.us">http://kingwilliamcounty.us</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Division</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County Public Schools (KWCPS) serves a student population of 2,076 across four schools.\r\n\r\nKWCPS is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and community involvement, as reflected in its mission statement.\r\n\r\nWebsite: <a href="https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/">https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Desired Qualifications</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Residency in King William is required. </strong>\r\n\r\nEducation and Training:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Doctorate degree preferred.</li>\r\n 	<li>Central-office level experience required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Experience as a principal and classroom teacher required.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLeadership and Management Skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Exemplary writing and speaking ability.</li>\r\n 	<li>Decisive and visionary leader</li>\r\n 	<li>Analytical, relying on data to make decisions.</li>\r\n 	<li>Creative thinker and team player</li>\r\n 	<li>Comfortable with shared decision-making</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPersonal Characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Good listener and accessible to all stakeholders</li>\r\n 	<li>Consistent in communication and actions</li>\r\n 	<li>Accountable and flexible</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBoard-Superintendent Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates understanding of the relationship and responsibilities between a Board and Superintendent and acts accordingly</li>\r\n 	<li>Assumes a lead in decision-making while ensuring appropriate communication with the Board</li>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates effective leadership by providing options and recommendations when requesting action</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStaff Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has demonstrated experience and success in recruiting and selection of top-quality staff members</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, setting a positive example for all</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCommunity Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Maintain high visibility in the schools and community</li>\r\n 	<li>Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and community members</li>\r\n 	<li>Lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSchool Finance:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has experience in developing and monitoring an annual budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board, local officials, and community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAreas of Expertise:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Curriculum and instruction</li>\r\n 	<li>Strategic planning and continuous improvement</li>\r\n 	<li>Ability to develop an effective team, support professional development of staff, and ensure quality evaluation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=</a>\r\n\r\nCompleted applications are due by <strong>March 3, 2023</strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King William is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Franklin County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>\r\nThe Franklin County School Board invites candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community Highlights</strong>\r\n\r\nFranklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.\r\n\r\n<strong style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-13390 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1.png" alt="" width="170" height="138"></strong>\r\n\r\nThe county''s economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia''s Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Division Information</strong>\r\n\r\nVision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.\r\n\r\nMission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.\r\n\r\nOur Values and Beliefs\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>\r\n 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child''s education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>\r\n 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>\r\n 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>\r\n\r\nEnrollment PreK-12                            6,033\r\n\r\nStaff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)\r\n\r\nProfessional:                                       715\r\n\r\nSupport Staff:                                     520\r\n\r\nCurrent Operating Budget                  $113,611,742\r\n\r\nSchools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate                  89%\r\n\r\n<strong>Website </strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. 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(13488, 7, '2023-02-06 16:57:40', '2023-02-06 21:57:40', '<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong>\r\n<strong>King William County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<img class="wp-image-13378 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KWCPSDistrict-LOGO-png.png" alt="" width="184" height="169">\r\n\r\nThe School Board of King William County Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.\r\n\r\n<strong>The County</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County is in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula, one of three peninsulas on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Its county seat is King William. For more information on the county, visit: <a href="http://kingwilliamcounty.us">http://kingwilliamcounty.us</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Division</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County Public Schools (KWCPS) serves a student population of 2,076 across four schools.\r\n\r\nKWCPS is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and community involvement, as reflected in its mission statement.\r\n\r\nWebsite: <a href="https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/">https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Desired Qualifications</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Residency in King William is required. </strong>\r\n\r\nEducation and Training:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Doctorate degree preferred.</li>\r\n 	<li>Central-office level experience required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Experience as a principal and classroom teacher required.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLeadership and Management Skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Exemplary writing and speaking ability.</li>\r\n 	<li>Decisive and visionary leader</li>\r\n 	<li>Analytical, relying on data to make decisions.</li>\r\n 	<li>Creative thinker and team player</li>\r\n 	<li>Comfortable with shared decision-making</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPersonal Characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Good listener and accessible to all stakeholders</li>\r\n 	<li>Consistent in communication and actions</li>\r\n 	<li>Accountable and flexible</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBoard-Superintendent Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates understanding of the relationship and responsibilities between a Board and Superintendent and acts accordingly</li>\r\n 	<li>Assumes a lead in decision-making while ensuring appropriate communication with the Board</li>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates effective leadership by providing options and recommendations when requesting action</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStaff Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has demonstrated experience and success in recruiting and selection of top-quality staff members</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, setting a positive example for all</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCommunity Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Maintain high visibility in the schools and community</li>\r\n 	<li>Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and community members</li>\r\n 	<li>Lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSchool Finance:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has experience in developing and monitoring an annual budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board, local officials, and community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAreas of Expertise:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Curriculum and instruction</li>\r\n 	<li>Strategic planning and continuous improvement</li>\r\n 	<li>Ability to develop an effective team, support professional development of staff, and ensure quality evaluation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=</a>\r\n\r\nCompleted applications are due by <strong>March 3, 2023</strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King William is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Franklin County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>\r\nThe Franklin County School Board invites candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community Highlights</strong>\r\n\r\nFranklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.\r\n\r\n<strong style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-13390 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1.png" alt="" width="170" height="138"></strong>\r\n\r\nThe county''s economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia''s Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Division Information</strong>\r\n\r\nVision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.\r\n\r\nMission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.\r\n\r\nOur Values and Beliefs\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>\r\n 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child''s education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>\r\n 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>\r\n 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>\r\n\r\nEnrollment PreK-12                            6,033\r\n\r\nStaff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)\r\n\r\nProfessional:                                       715\r\n\r\nSupport Staff:                                     520\r\n\r\nCurrent Operating Budget                  $113,611,742\r\n\r\nSchools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate                  89%\r\n\r\n<strong>Website </strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. 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Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. 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The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community Highlights</strong>\r\n\r\nFranklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.\r\n\r\n<strong style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-13390 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1.png" alt="" width="170" height="138"></strong>\r\n\r\nThe county''s economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia''s Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Division Information</strong>\r\n\r\nVision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.\r\n\r\nMission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.\r\n\r\nOur Values and Beliefs\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>\r\n 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child''s education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>\r\n 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>\r\n 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>\r\n\r\nEnrollment PreK-12                            6,033\r\n\r\nStaff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)\r\n\r\nProfessional:                                       715\r\n\r\nSupport Staff:                                     520\r\n\r\nCurrent Operating Budget                  $113,611,742\r\n\r\nSchools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate                  89%\r\n\r\n<strong>Website </strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hampton City Public Schools (Virginia)\r\nAnnouncement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Coming Soon</span></strong></p>\r\nThe Hampton City School Board (VA) invites applicants for the position of division superintendent. The anticipated start date of the new superintendent is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>CITY INFORMATION\r\n</strong>Hampton City Schools is located in Hampton, Virginia along the Chesapeake Bay, graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views. The city is in the heart of the Hampton Roads region and the center of the East Coast. Hampton was established in 1610, is one of America’s oldest cities, and is rich in history. The community is known for many firsts, such as: the oldest continuous community in British North America; the first to offer free, public education in America; and the site of the first training of NASA astronauts as well as home to <em>Hidden Figures</em> mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and more. Additionally, Hampton is home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University.  Hampton has been named to several national lists as one of the best places to live and best beach communities, as well as a national model for civic engagement.\r\n\r\n<strong>THE SCHOOL DIVISION</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools is an urban school division that serves over 19,000 students. As a community, Hampton came together and decided that it was time to transform what it means to teach and learn in Hampton City Schools for the success of young people and future employees. In 2016, our community envisioned the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate and the necessary educational experiences needed to prepare every student for success in college, careers, and life in order to ensure the city of Hampton has a pipeline of skilled workers ready to sustain and grow existing and future industries. Our <em>One Division, One Transformation</em> PreK-12 strategies ultimately prepare young people for postsecondary success. This work has earned Hampton City Schools the distinction of being the first and only Ford Next Generation Learning Community in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\r\n\r\nThrough the Ford Next Generation Learning Community network and partnership, the Academies of Hampton has transformed the traditional high school experience into an innovative model consisting of 16 wall-to-wall academies and 44 pathways. This model prepares all students for careers, linking academic courses to college majors and career sectors based on high-demand, high-wage jobs aligned with regional and state workforce data. This important work was featured in the 2018 State of the Region report for Hampton Roads as “The Next Generation of Learning in Hampton Roads,” as well as <em>The Center for American Progress</em> as one of the four models working across the country in high school redesign. In addition, Hampton’s high schools have been named each year since 2019 to Virginia Living’s list of Top Schools and Colleges.\r\n\r\nHampton’s commitment to learning environments that challenge, nurture, and engage every single student, as well as its commitment to academic excellence and student success at all grade levels, has resulted in significant improvement in student performance over the past eight years. Our on-time graduation rate of 97.64% leads our region of 15 school divisions. Not only are our students graduating college, career, and life ready, our division has the lowest dropout rate (0.62%) in our region. Since 2019, all of the division’s schools are 100% accredited.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Mission: </strong>In collaboration with our community, Hampton City Schools ensures academic excellence for every child, every day, whatever it takes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Vision:</strong> Hampton City Schools: the first choice for success for every student.\r\n\r\n<strong>Core Values:</strong> We believe that the developmental needs of children are central to every aspect of the operation of Hampton City Schools and that all interactions with our stakeholders must be governed by our core values-integrity, responsibility, innovation, excellence, and professionalism.\\\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Population</strong>: 19,839\r\n\r\n<strong>On-Time Graduation Rate:</strong> 97.64% (highest on-time graduation rate in the region)\r\n\r\n<strong>Operating Budget:</strong> $385,020,604\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Per Pupil Expenditure as budgeted for FY23: </strong>$19,667\r\n\r\n<strong>Full-Time Personnel:</strong> (professional and support staff) – 2,524\r\n\r\n<strong>Teacher Population:</strong> 1,423\r\n\r\n<strong>Teachers with Master’s Degrees &amp; Higher: </strong>729\r\n\r\n<strong>National Board Certified Staff Members</strong>: 31\r\n\r\n<strong>Number of Schools:</strong> 32 schools and centers\r\n\r\n1 Early Childhood Center\r\n\r\n18 elementary schools (including 1 magnet, 2 fundamental, and 1 school for the arts)\r\n\r\n2 PK-8 Schools (designed with three major learning centers: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and established choice programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Biotechnology/Medical Arts)\r\n\r\n1 Gifted Center\r\n\r\n5 Middle Schools (including 1 magnet and 1 fundamental)\r\n\r\n4 High Schools (each including specialized college and career academies offering 44 career pathways)\r\n\r\n1 Adult and Alternative Learning Center\r\n\r\n<strong>Web Site:</strong> <a href="http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/">http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from March 3 – March 31, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than March 2, 2023\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>Applitrack</h3>\r\nTo view a list of all positions that are <strong>currently accepting applications</strong>, please visit Application Procedures\r\nApply online: <a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1</a>\r\n\r\nApplications for specific positions are linked below when available.\r\n<h4>To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Tom Brewster, direct of member services at tom@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.</h4>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents</strong>\r\nIMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the "Eligible List of Division Superintendents" approved by the Virginia Board of Education. <em><strong>The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. 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(13495, 7, '2023-02-07 12:23:33', '2023-02-07 17:23:33', '<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong>\r\n<strong>King William County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<img class="wp-image-13378 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KWCPSDistrict-LOGO-png.png" alt="" width="184" height="169">\r\n\r\nThe School Board of King William County Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.\r\n\r\n<strong>The County</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County is in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula, one of three peninsulas on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Its county seat is King William. For more information on the county, visit: <a href="http://kingwilliamcounty.us">http://kingwilliamcounty.us</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Division</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County Public Schools (KWCPS) serves a student population of 2,076 across four schools.\r\n\r\nKWCPS is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and community involvement, as reflected in its mission statement.\r\n\r\nWebsite: <a href="https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/">https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Desired Qualifications</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Residency in King William is required. </strong>\r\n\r\nEducation and Training:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Doctorate degree preferred.</li>\r\n 	<li>Central-office level experience required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Experience as a principal and classroom teacher required.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLeadership and Management Skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Exemplary writing and speaking ability.</li>\r\n 	<li>Decisive and visionary leader</li>\r\n 	<li>Analytical, relying on data to make decisions.</li>\r\n 	<li>Creative thinker and team player</li>\r\n 	<li>Comfortable with shared decision-making</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPersonal Characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Good listener and accessible to all stakeholders</li>\r\n 	<li>Consistent in communication and actions</li>\r\n 	<li>Accountable and flexible</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBoard-Superintendent Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates understanding of the relationship and responsibilities between a Board and Superintendent and acts accordingly</li>\r\n 	<li>Assumes a lead in decision-making while ensuring appropriate communication with the Board</li>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates effective leadership by providing options and recommendations when requesting action</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStaff Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has demonstrated experience and success in recruiting and selection of top-quality staff members</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, setting a positive example for all</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCommunity Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Maintain high visibility in the schools and community</li>\r\n 	<li>Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and community members</li>\r\n 	<li>Lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSchool Finance:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has experience in developing and monitoring an annual budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board, local officials, and community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAreas of Expertise:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Curriculum and instruction</li>\r\n 	<li>Strategic planning and continuous improvement</li>\r\n 	<li>Ability to develop an effective team, support professional development of staff, and ensure quality evaluation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=</a>\r\n\r\nCompleted applications are due by <strong>March 3, 2023</strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King William is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Franklin County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>\r\nThe Franklin County School Board invites candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community Highlights</strong>\r\n\r\nFranklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.\r\n\r\n<strong style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-13390 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1.png" alt="" width="170" height="138"></strong>\r\n\r\nThe county''s economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia''s Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Division Information</strong>\r\n\r\nVision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.\r\n\r\nMission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.\r\n\r\nOur Values and Beliefs\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>\r\n 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child''s education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>\r\n 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>\r\n 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>\r\n\r\nEnrollment PreK-12                            6,033\r\n\r\nStaff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)\r\n\r\nProfessional:                                       715\r\n\r\nSupport Staff:                                     520\r\n\r\nCurrent Operating Budget                  $113,611,742\r\n\r\nSchools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate                  89%\r\n\r\n<strong>Website </strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hampton City Pub</strong><strong>lic Schools (Virginia)\r\nAnnouncement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Coming Soon</span></strong></p>\r\nThe Hampton City School Board (VA) invites applicants for the position of division superintendent. The anticipated start date of the new superintendent is July 1, 2023.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-13494" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Picture1.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="100">\r\n\r\n<strong>CITY INFORMATION\r\n</strong>Hampton City Schools is located in Hampton, Virginia along the Chesapeake Bay, graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views. The city is in the heart of the Hampton Roads region and the center of the East Coast. Hampton was established in 1610, is one of America’s oldest cities, and is rich in history. The community is known for many firsts, such as: the oldest continuous community in British North America; the first to offer free, public education in America; and the site of the first training of NASA astronauts as well as home to <em>Hidden Figures</em> mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and more. Additionally, Hampton is home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University.  Hampton has been named to several national lists as one of the best places to live and best beach communities, as well as a national model for civic engagement.\r\n\r\n<strong>THE SCHOOL DIVISION</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools is an urban school division that serves over 19,000 students. As a community, Hampton came together and decided that it was time to transform what it means to teach and learn in Hampton City Schools for the success of young people and future employees. In 2016, our community envisioned the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate and the necessary educational experiences needed to prepare every student for success in college, careers, and life in order to ensure the city of Hampton has a pipeline of skilled workers ready to sustain and grow existing and future industries. Our <em>One Division, One Transformation</em> PreK-12 strategies ultimately prepare young people for postsecondary success. This work has earned Hampton City Schools the distinction of being the first and only Ford Next Generation Learning Community in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\r\n\r\nThrough the Ford Next Generation Learning Community network and partnership, the Academies of Hampton has transformed the traditional high school experience into an innovative model consisting of 16 wall-to-wall academies and 44 pathways. This model prepares all students for careers, linking academic courses to college majors and career sectors based on high-demand, high-wage jobs aligned with regional and state workforce data. This important work was featured in the 2018 State of the Region report for Hampton Roads as “The Next Generation of Learning in Hampton Roads,” as well as <em>The Center for American Progress</em> as one of the four models working across the country in high school redesign. In addition, Hampton’s high schools have been named each year since 2019 to Virginia Living’s list of Top Schools and Colleges.\r\n\r\nHampton’s commitment to learning environments that challenge, nurture, and engage every single student, as well as its commitment to academic excellence and student success at all grade levels, has resulted in significant improvement in student performance over the past eight years. Our on-time graduation rate of 97.64% leads our region of 15 school divisions. Not only are our students graduating college, career, and life ready, our division has the lowest dropout rate (0.62%) in our region. Since 2019, all of the division’s schools are 100% accredited.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Mission: </strong>In collaboration with our community, Hampton City Schools ensures academic excellence for every child, every day, whatever it takes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Vision:</strong> Hampton City Schools: the first choice for success for every student.\r\n\r\n<strong>Core Values:</strong> We believe that the developmental needs of children are central to every aspect of the operation of Hampton City Schools and that all interactions with our stakeholders must be governed by our core values-integrity, responsibility, innovation, excellence, and professionalism.\\\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Population</strong>: 19,839\r\n\r\n<strong>On-Time Graduation Rate:</strong> 97.64% (highest on-time graduation rate in the region)\r\n\r\n<strong>Operating Budget:</strong> $385,020,604\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Per Pupil Expenditure as budgeted for FY23: </strong>$19,667\r\n\r\n<strong>Full-Time Personnel:</strong> (professional and support staff) – 2,524\r\n\r\n<strong>Teacher Population:</strong> 1,423\r\n\r\n<strong>Teachers with Master’s Degrees &amp; Higher: </strong>729\r\n\r\n<strong>National Board Certified Staff Members</strong>: 31\r\n\r\n<strong>Number of Schools:</strong> 32 schools and centers\r\n\r\n1 Early Childhood Center\r\n\r\n18 elementary schools (including 1 magnet, 2 fundamental, and 1 school for the arts)\r\n\r\n2 PK-8 Schools (designed with three major learning centers: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and established choice programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Biotechnology/Medical Arts)\r\n\r\n1 Gifted Center\r\n\r\n5 Middle Schools (including 1 magnet and 1 fundamental)\r\n\r\n4 High Schools (each including specialized college and career academies offering 44 career pathways)\r\n\r\n1 Adult and Alternative Learning Center\r\n\r\n<strong>Web Site:</strong> <a href="http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/">http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from March 3 – March 31, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than March 2, 2023\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>Applitrack</h3>\r\nTo view a list of all positions that are <strong>currently accepting applications</strong>, please visit Application Procedures\r\nApply online: <a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1</a>\r\n\r\nApplications for specific positions are linked below when available.\r\n<h4>To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Tom Brewster, direct of member services at tom@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.</h4>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents</strong>\r\nIMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the "Eligible List of Division Superintendents" approved by the Virginia Board of Education. <em><strong>The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. </strong></em>For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nClick <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches">here</a> for searches not being conducted by VSBA', 'Current Superintendent Searches', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '606-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-02-07 12:23:33', '2023-02-07 17:23:33', '', 606, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13495', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13496, 7, '2023-02-07 12:24:23', '2023-02-07 17:24:23', '<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong>\r\n<strong>King William County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<img class="wp-image-13378 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KWCPSDistrict-LOGO-png.png" alt="" width="184" height="169">\r\n\r\nThe School Board of King William County Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.\r\n\r\n<strong>The County</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County is in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula, one of three peninsulas on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Its county seat is King William. For more information on the county, visit: <a href="http://kingwilliamcounty.us">http://kingwilliamcounty.us</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Division</strong>\r\n\r\nKing William County Public Schools (KWCPS) serves a student population of 2,076 across four schools.\r\n\r\nKWCPS is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and community involvement, as reflected in its mission statement.\r\n\r\nWebsite: <a href="https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/">https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Desired Qualifications</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Residency in King William is required. </strong>\r\n\r\nEducation and Training:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Doctorate degree preferred.</li>\r\n 	<li>Central-office level experience required.</li>\r\n 	<li>Experience as a principal and classroom teacher required.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLeadership and Management Skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Exemplary writing and speaking ability.</li>\r\n 	<li>Decisive and visionary leader</li>\r\n 	<li>Analytical, relying on data to make decisions.</li>\r\n 	<li>Creative thinker and team player</li>\r\n 	<li>Comfortable with shared decision-making</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPersonal Characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Good listener and accessible to all stakeholders</li>\r\n 	<li>Consistent in communication and actions</li>\r\n 	<li>Accountable and flexible</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBoard-Superintendent Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates understanding of the relationship and responsibilities between a Board and Superintendent and acts accordingly</li>\r\n 	<li>Assumes a lead in decision-making while ensuring appropriate communication with the Board</li>\r\n 	<li>Demonstrates effective leadership by providing options and recommendations when requesting action</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nStaff Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has demonstrated experience and success in recruiting and selection of top-quality staff members</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, setting a positive example for all</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCommunity Relations:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Maintain high visibility in the schools and community</li>\r\n 	<li>Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and community members</li>\r\n 	<li>Lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSchool Finance:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Has experience in developing and monitoring an annual budget</li>\r\n 	<li>Develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board, local officials, and community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAreas of Expertise:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Curriculum and instruction</li>\r\n 	<li>Strategic planning and continuous improvement</li>\r\n 	<li>Ability to develop an effective team, support professional development of staff, and ensure quality evaluation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=200&amp;ref=</a>\r\n\r\nCompleted applications are due by <strong>March 3, 2023</strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King William is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Franklin County Public Schools</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>\r\nThe Franklin County School Board invites candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community Highlights</strong>\r\n\r\nFranklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.\r\n\r\n<strong style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-13390 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1.png" alt="" width="170" height="138"></strong>\r\n\r\nThe county''s economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia''s Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Division Information</strong>\r\n\r\nVision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.\r\n\r\nMission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.\r\n\r\nOur Values and Beliefs\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>\r\n 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>\r\n 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child''s education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>\r\n 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>\r\n 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>\r\n\r\nEnrollment PreK-12                            6,033\r\n\r\nStaff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)\r\n\r\nProfessional:                                       715\r\n\r\nSupport Staff:                                     520\r\n\r\nCurrent Operating Budget                  $113,611,742\r\n\r\nSchools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate                  89%\r\n\r\n<strong>Website </strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hampton City Pub</strong><strong>lic Schools (Virginia)\r\nAnnouncement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Coming Soon</span></strong></p>\r\nThe Hampton City School Board (VA) invites applicants for the position of division superintendent. The anticipated start date of the new superintendent is July 1, 2023.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-13494" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Picture1.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="100">\r\n\r\n<strong>CITY INFORMATION\r\n</strong>Hampton City Schools is located in Hampton, Virginia along the Chesapeake Bay, graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views. The city is in the heart of the Hampton Roads region and the center of the East Coast. Hampton was established in 1610, is one of America’s oldest cities, and is rich in history. The community is known for many firsts, such as: the oldest continuous community in British North America; the first to offer free, public education in America; and the site of the first training of NASA astronauts as well as home to <em>Hidden Figures</em> mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and more. Additionally, Hampton is home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University.  Hampton has been named to several national lists as one of the best places to live and best beach communities, as well as a national model for civic engagement.\r\n\r\n<strong>THE SCHOOL DIVISION</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools is an urban school division that serves over 19,000 students. As a community, Hampton came together and decided that it was time to transform what it means to teach and learn in Hampton City Schools for the success of young people and future employees. In 2016, our community envisioned the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate and the necessary educational experiences needed to prepare every student for success in college, careers, and life in order to ensure the city of Hampton has a pipeline of skilled workers ready to sustain and grow existing and future industries. Our <em>One Division, One Transformation</em> PreK-12 strategies ultimately prepare young people for postsecondary success. This work has earned Hampton City Schools the distinction of being the first and only Ford Next Generation Learning Community in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\r\n\r\nThrough the Ford Next Generation Learning Community network and partnership, the Academies of Hampton has transformed the traditional high school experience into an innovative model consisting of 16 wall-to-wall academies and 44 pathways. This model prepares all students for careers, linking academic courses to college majors and career sectors based on high-demand, high-wage jobs aligned with regional and state workforce data. This important work was featured in the 2018 State of the Region report for Hampton Roads as “The Next Generation of Learning in Hampton Roads,” as well as <em>The Center for American Progress</em> as one of the four models working across the country in high school redesign. In addition, Hampton’s high schools have been named each year since 2019 to Virginia Living’s list of Top Schools and Colleges.\r\n\r\nHampton’s commitment to learning environments that challenge, nurture, and engage every single student, as well as its commitment to academic excellence and student success at all grade levels, has resulted in significant improvement in student performance over the past eight years. Our on-time graduation rate of 97.64% leads our region of 15 school divisions. Not only are our students graduating college, career, and life ready, our division has the lowest dropout rate (0.62%) in our region. Since 2019, all of the division’s schools are 100% accredited.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Mission: </strong>In collaboration with our community, Hampton City Schools ensures academic excellence for every child, every day, whatever it takes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Vision:</strong> Hampton City Schools: the first choice for success for every student.\r\n\r\n<strong>Core Values:</strong> We believe that the developmental needs of children are central to every aspect of the operation of Hampton City Schools and that all interactions with our stakeholders must be governed by our core values-integrity, responsibility, innovation, excellence, and professionalism.\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Population</strong>: 19,839\r\n\r\n<strong>On-Time Graduation Rate:</strong> 97.64% (highest on-time graduation rate in the region)\r\n\r\n<strong>Operating Budget:</strong> $385,020,604\r\n\r\n<strong>Student Per Pupil Expenditure as budgeted for FY23: </strong>$19,667\r\n\r\n<strong>Full-Time Personnel:</strong> (professional and support staff) – 2,524\r\n\r\n<strong>Teacher Population:</strong> 1,423\r\n\r\n<strong>Teachers with Master’s Degrees &amp; Higher: </strong>729\r\n\r\n<strong>National Board Certified Staff Members</strong>: 31\r\n\r\n<strong>Number of Schools:</strong> 32 schools and centers\r\n\r\n1 Early Childhood Center\r\n\r\n18 elementary schools (including 1 magnet, 2 fundamental, and 1 school for the arts)\r\n\r\n2 PK-8 Schools (designed with three major learning centers: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and established choice programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Biotechnology/Medical Arts)\r\n\r\n1 Gifted Center\r\n\r\n5 Middle Schools (including 1 magnet and 1 fundamental)\r\n\r\n4 High Schools (each including specialized college and career academies offering 44 career pathways)\r\n\r\n1 Adult and Alternative Learning Center\r\n\r\n<strong>Web Site:</strong> <a href="http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/">http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from March 3 – March 31, 2023\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nQualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than March 2, 2023\r\n\r\nCandidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nCandidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>Applitrack</h3>\r\nTo view a list of all positions that are <strong>currently accepting applications</strong>, please visit Application Procedures\r\nApply online: <a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1</a>\r\n\r\nApplications for specific positions are linked below when available.\r\n<h4>To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Tom Brewster, direct of member services at tom@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.</h4>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents</strong>\r\nIMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the "Eligible List of Division Superintendents" approved by the Virginia Board of Education. <em><strong>The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. </strong></em>For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.\r\n\r\nClick <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches">here</a> for searches not being conducted by VSBA', 'Current Superintendent Searches', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '606-revision-v1', '', '', '2023-02-07 12:24:23', '2023-02-07 17:24:23', '', 606, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=13496', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13497, 3, '2023-02-07 12:58:39', '2023-02-07 17:58:39', '<img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Webinars_Live.png?v=1584472260245" alt="" data-cke-saved-src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Webinars_Live.png?v=1584472260245">\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>School Safety and Security: Lessons in Design and Implementation from Falls Church City</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin VSBA for a live webinar with Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) as they discuss their newly built high school with numerous state-of-the-art safety and security features. In the Spring of 2022, one of those safety features was accidentally activated, resulting in an emergency lock-down of their new high school and the attached middle school.  This unfortunate mistake allowed FCCPS to test their security and discover areas to improve their systems, communication tools, and collaboration with their local police department.  In this panel presentation, FCCPS will share with you the safety and security features they have in place and the lessons they learned from their inadvertent lock-down.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcuCprj0uGNxAQyQrMlkMnf0OuosD1eMj">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Free\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> February 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Kristen Michael, Chief Operating Officer, Falls Church City Public Schools, Brain Fowler, Director of Facilities and Security, Falls Church City Public Schools, and Bill Bradley, Principal, Stantec\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Opportunities for All Students</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us for a live presentation with Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent, Dr. Merv Daugherty as he explains how CCPS has successfully implemented programs to increase rigor and academic opportunities for all students, increase the graduation rate, lower the dropout rate, add structured programs such as distance learning programs throughout all high schools (11), the first virtual school (1200 students) in Virginia, and the first high school recovery program (regional program) in the Commonwealth. Join this webinar to learn more on how your school division can implement these programs.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucO6upz4jHdfxaLmePtu0qhLGEUB2S8sL">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Free\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 2, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Dr. Merv Daugherty, Superintendent, Chesterfield County Public Schools\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Creating Inclusive Menus and Dining Environments using Data Analytics and the Voices of Students</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin VSBA for a live webinar with SodexoMagic as their expert panel will share their knowledge and methods of how using data analytics, data driven menu planning and building your nutrition program with student-centered insights will increase student engagement, meal participation, and community engagement within your district.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvduCqrDstGdRqLXb7wfdpJqFB2i5Nd_8r">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Free\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Selena Cuffe, President, SodexoMagic and Meredith Hesselein, Senior Manager, Nutritional Systems Regional Dietitian\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Dr. Bill Daggett Webinar Series: Webinar #1 Building a Future Focused Culture</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us for a live webinar with dynamic speaker Dr. Bill Dagget, as he shares how as leaders of public education, we can prepare students for their future. Advancements in technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), are redefining the skills and attributes that young people need to be successful in the workplace, home, and society of the future. Building a future focused culture does not happen overnight. That change occurs no faster than the rate of readiness and trust. Therefore, it is essential to first understand the values and beliefs that the community embraces. Strategies such as the Portrait of a Graduate design process, for example, is effective at engaging the education system and the broader community to help build a unifying, collective vision for all students. During this webinar, Dr. Bill Daggett will share practices and programs being implemented in the nation’s most successful districts.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofuuhqD4rGNcLCYrsTOq7q6ZNJ29K58aK">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per person for the entire webinar series or $500 for the entire governance team for the entire webinar series\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder, International Center for Leadership in Education\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Belonging Builders</strong>\r\n\r\n“Belonging Builders” is a rite of passage program being piloted by Henrico County Public\r\n\r\nSchools (HCPS). This ten to twelve week program seeks to improve students’ sense of belonging, engagement, and readiness for adulthood. In order to do this, the program implements a curriculum that is collaborative and holistic in its approach. Facilitators guide activities and meetings around principles such as identity, mental/physical health, positive relationships, social/self awareness, communication, socioemotional skill development, responsibility, and community engagement. The status of program graduates will be elevated within familial, school and communal settings. Join us for this live webinar to learn more about HCPS’ Belonging Builders Program.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcu-sqjsiG9PWwdauXKZATYs7UhoP37Sg">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Free\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Henrico County Public Schools – Dr. Monica Manns, Chief Equity, Diversity and Opportunity Officer, Melissa Abban, Special Education Teacher, Xavier Bessey, Student Voice and Communications Assistant, and Tiffany Lewis, Coordinator of Culturally Responsive Learning\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Centering Student Needs: From the Strategic Plan to Student Voice </strong>\r\n\r\nIn this live webinar, learn how Falls Church City Public Schools has centered student needs to create inclusive learning and work environments that support students and staff. Through a focus on student needs as a key aspect of the strategic plan, creating and implementing a vision pathway which supports proactive and accountable practices and experiences for students and staff, leading their response to challenges, and empowering student and staff voice. This webinar will support division leaders in reflecting on current practices while also visualizing options for how to begin or continue to center student needs in their work.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudu-qqzovGNa4c883CpSmDokwKkADKtWx">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Free\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 28, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Falls Church City Public Schools - Dr. Jennifer Santiago, Director of Equity and Excellence,  Marybeth Connelly, Community Outreach Director, and William Bates, Chief Academic Officer\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, April 11, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Dr. Bill Daggett Webinar Series: Webinar #2 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Public Education</strong>\r\n\r\nIn the year 2023, is it even possible to remember a time when people managed their lives without the aid of the Internet, Smart Phone, or electronic banking? In reality, digital and information technology (IT) has impacted society on a global level so much, so quickly that 30 years sometimes feels like a hundred. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to have an even greater impact on how we live our daily lives, conduct our business, and communicate with others; and this will occur in a far shorter amount of time than IT did. What does this mean for education? How will AI affect what, how, and when (and why) we teach? In this second webinar or the series, Dr. Bill Daggett will provide specific examples of what schools can do to prepare for the major challenges and opportunities that AI will present.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuqtpjoiGtzXvSPkYYMkYNxl2_x41DuG">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per person for the entire webinar series or $500 for the entire governance team for the entire webinar series\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> April 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder, International Center for Leadership in Education\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Dr. Bill Daggett Webinar Series: Webinar #3 Are We Preparing Students to be College and Career Ready? </strong>\r\n\r\nThe changing nature of work and the skills and dispositions required of entry-level employees are fundamentally different than those demanded of postsecondary students. Shortages of qualified laborers in the workforce pipeline is a growing concern for business and industry sectors; and now parents, community and political leaders are beginning to express similar worry. How do we create a true PreK-12 curriculum that provides students with a balanced focus between developing both college and career skills, knowledge, and attributes? In this third webinar in the series, Dr. Bill Daggett will share the nation’s most innovative and research-based best practices that deliver that delicate balance.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcuyorDIvE91UVz-mCz5sk6N0uXcIEnVf">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per person for the entire webinar series or $500 for the entire governance team for the entire webinar series\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> May 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder, International Center for Leadership in Education\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n</strong><strong>Dr. Bill Daggett Webinar Series: Webinar #4 Engaging this Generation of Students in School</strong>\r\n\r\nStudents today have different interests, values, and modes of socializing. They are the first generation to live their whole life in age of advanced technology and AI. As such, they have become an extension of the technology they consume. So, in a world where technology dictates how people work, live, and interact, why is it that technology is underutilized in the classrooms that these technology-native students learn in? In this last webinar in the series, Dr. Bill Daggett will share the nation’s most innovative and research-based best practices that increase student engagement.\r\n\r\nReserve your webinar seat now, by <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdeCupjgoHtG6mdYBYgVRfp-5JboKnG4W">clicking here!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per person for the entire webinar series or $500 for the entire governance team for the entire webinar series\r\n<strong>Date and Time:</strong> June 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\r\n<strong>Presenters: </strong>Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder, International Center for Leadership in Education\r\n<blockquote>Disclaimer:\r\nPlease be advised that the Virginia School Boards Association webinars are open to individuals in Virginia who are associated with a public school division unless prior permission has been granted. These webinars will be recorded and the recording is available on request. 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