The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, in the School Board Meeting Room at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn.
Board Member Attendance
Chair April Chandler: Present
Vice Chair Anne Donohue: Present
Ross Svenson: Present
Jon Pepper: Present
Deana Griffiths: Present
Amy Riccardi: Present
Kari LaBell: Present
Lauren Shernoff: Present
Dr. Sumera Rashid: Present
School Board and Administrative Advisory Committee Update
Staff presented the annual update on the School Business Partnership Executive Council, highlighting the Council's role in advancing strategic school-community partnerships that support Loudoun County Public Schools' priorities. The presentation provided an overview of the Council's membership, key focus areas, partnership impact and collaborative initiatives that expand opportunities for students and families, strengthen community engagement and support student success. Staff also shared priorities for the 2026–2027 school year.
Work Session
Staff presented the inaugural State of Partnerships in Loudoun County Public Schools, highlighting the evolution, scope and impact of the division's partnership ecosystem. The presentation provided an overview of partnership growth, cross-sector collaboration and the ways partnerships strengthen instruction, connect students to career opportunities, support whole-child development, expand community engagement and advance division priorities. Staff also shared emerging opportunities and strategic priorities to further strengthen partnerships across Loudoun County Public Schools.
The 2026 LCPS Annual Staff, Student and Family (Stakeholder) Survey launched on February 19, providing a comprehensive opportunity for our entire school community to share feedback on the learning climate and operations within our schools. Data collected from this collective outreach is used as a primary tool for school-level planning and division-wide decision-making for the 2026-2027 school year.
Recess Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem were performed by Raine Surla, Rock Ridge High School.
Recognitions
The One LCPS Spotlight presentation highlighted two new educational initiatives launching in the upcoming school year: the Academy of Global and Linguistic Studies and our Dual Language Immersion Expansion. Each program will welcome its inaugural cohort of students this fall, marking an important milestone in our commitment to expanding tailored learning opportunities.
Superintendent’s Report
Highlights of the report include:
Orientation and development conferences held over the last several weeks have prepared staff for the new school year.
Equity Leads gathered to focus on student belonging and inclusive practices.
LCPS staff from various offices connected with families at National Night Out in Leesburg.
View the entire Superintendent’s Report.
Public Comment
Community members participated in person to provide the School Board with comments on a range of topics.
Action Items
The Board addressed zero action items.
Information Items
The Board addressed several information items, including:
The Board discussed the required alignment to the FY27 Adopted Budget with additional state funding adopted by the General Assembly on June 29, 2026.
The Board reviewed proposed changes to Policy 2420, Meeting Procedures.
The Board reviewed new Policy 5340, Safe and Supportive Removal of Students in the Educational Setting.
New Business
There was no new business.
The Board then entered into Closed Session.
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.