The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the School Board Meeting Room at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. View the entire agenda online or watch the full March 10, 2026, meeting on BoardDocs.
Board Member Attendance
Chair April Chandler (Algonkian): Present
Vice Chair Anne Donohue (At-Large): Present
Deana Griffiths (Ashburn): Present
Ross Svenson (Broad Run): Present
Kari LaBell (Catoctin): Present
Jon Pepper (Dulles): Present
Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg): Present
Dr. Sumera Rashid (Little River): Present
Amy Riccardi (Sterling): Present
Consent Agenda
Approved as submitted.
School Board and Administrative Advisory Committee Update
The Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC) update focused on its theme, Building Foundations Together.
Work Session
The Department of Teaching and Learning presented on the implementation of the LCPS Instructional Framework and its alignment to instructional practice, school improvement planning and professional learning across the division.
Recess Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The Tolbert Elementary School Chorus led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem.
Recognitions
One LCPS Spotlight: Sully Elementary School presented their systematic approach to professional learning, how it aligns with the Instructional Framework focus on responsiveness, and resulting improved student outcomes.
Student School Board Representative Comments
Riya King, Potomac Falls High School
Superintendent’s Report
Shared highlights from around the division including new hires and celebrations.
Public Comment
Community members participated virtually and in person to provide comments on a range of topics.
Action Items
Approved Policy 5140, Advanced or Accelerated Mathematics, unanimously.
Approved appointment of a committee to suggest names for a new high school (HS-14).
Information Items
The School Board:
Heard a presentation of the 2025-2026 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll nominees, whose representatives will be publicly recognized at the March 24, 2026, school board meeting.
Took action on the report on Policy 8160, Exceptions to School Assignment Due to Attendance Zone Change, and approved that certain current grade four students rezoned to attend a different elementary school with the 2026-2027 academic year to remain at their current elementary school for grade five.
Discussed the review of the Middleburg Community Charter School’s proposed 2026-2027 school calendar.
Board Members’ Comments and Committee Reports
Board members briefly reported on their recent committee meetings and activities.
*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.