The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in the School Board Meeting Room at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn.
Board Member Attendance
Chair Melinda Mansfield: Present
Vice Chair Anne Donohue: Absent
Arben Istrefi: Present
April Chandler: Present
Deana Griffiths: Present
Dr. Linda Deans: Present
Kari LaBell: Present
Lauren Shernoff: Present
Dr. Sumera Rashid: Present
Work Session
The School Board received an update on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 student enrollment and was provided the FY 2027 – FY 2032 enrollment forecast.
The School Board received the FY 2027 – FY 2032 Superintendent's Proposed Capital Budget, which includes the June 9, 2025, School Board Item 2.06 Budget Priorities Brainstorm.
The School Board heard how the Division of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (CTAE) has developed an industry-supported multi-year CTE pathway expansion plan.
Recess Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem were performed by the Heritage High School Guitar Ensemble.
Student School Board Representative Comments
Liam Fullerton, Stone Bridge High School
Jaden Keltz, Briar Woods High School
Superintendent’s Report
Highlights of the report include:
Cardinal Ridge ES earned a Green Ribbon School Recognition for its environmental efforts.
The annual LEF Golf Tournament raised funds to support LCPS students and staff.
Woodgrove HS earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe School Designation.
View the entire Superintendent’s Report.
Public Comment
Community members participated virtually and in person to provide the School Board with comments on a range of topics.
Action Items
There were no Action Items addressed by the School Board.
Information Items
The Board addressed two information items, including:
The School Board discussed the attendance zone change process for the Ashburn and Dulles North area elementary schools, which was initiated to address projected student enrollments with available school capacity.
The Department of Support Services presented the School Board with an update on Inclusive Playgrounds.
The Board then went into a Closed Session.
Board Member Comments and Committee Reports
There were no comments or committee updates.
New Business
There was no new business.
View the entire agenda online.
To view the full Board meeting, visit the LCPS Website or the LCPS channel on Vimeo.
*The summary is provided as a quick reference to School Board meeting activity but does not serve as an official record. Official minutes are posted as soon as available.