The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 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 24, 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
The Board approved the consent agenda, including five proclamations.
School Board and Administrative Advisory Committee Update
The Head Start Supervisor and Policy Council Chairperson provided an update on the shared governance system guiding the Head Start Preschool program.
Work Session
The Department of Academics presented an update on the development of the 2032 Strategic Plan and invited the School Board to provide feedback on key elements.
Recess Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The Seneca Ridge Middle School Chorus led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.
Recognitions
The Department of School Leadership presented a certificate of recognition to Park View High School, which has been named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School, earning national recognition for its success in improving student achievement and delivering high-quality educational outcomes for all learners. Park View is one of only 63 schools nationwide selected for this honor by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) through the National ESEA Distinguished Schools program.
The Department of Communications and Community Engagement presented three School Business Partnerships named to the 2025-2026 Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll: Luck Stone, in partnership with Aldie Elementary School; Ashby Ponds, in partnership with CAST and the Department of Student Services; and, Long Stone Farm, in partnership with Lovettsville Elementary.
Student School Board Representative Comments
Solenne Harry, Tuscarora High School
Jithendra Marupudi, Thomas Jefferson High School
Superintendent’s Report
Shared highlights from around the division, including the new principal for W.O. Robey High School, the spelling bee winner, and a highlight of the LCPS-hosted Cyberslam.
Public Comment
Community members participated virtually and in person to provide comments on a range of topics.
Action Items
Discussion and amendments of the School Board minutes from March 5, 2026, approval of the Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) 2026-2027 School Calendar, and approval of the Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) instruction resource recommendation.
Information Items
The School Board heard several information items, including:
Moved the information item on the 2025-2026 student school calendar to action and voted to make April 21, 2026, the day of the Virginia Special Election, a student holiday and a remote-eligible work day for school staff; moved the last day of school for students to Friday, June 12, 2026, from Monday, June 15; and, made June 15 a school staff professional development day.
Heard an update on LCPS Transportation, including walk zone and school start time review.
Discussed the creation of a select committee of the School Board for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LCPS, LCSO and LPD.
Legislative and Policy Committee: New Policy 6330, Distribution of Information and Posting within Schools, on School Grounds, or During School-Sponsored Events
Office of the Superintendent: 2nd Quarter Forecast
New Business
There was no new business.
Closed Meeting
*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.