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School Board Summary October 13, 2026

LCPS

October 14, 2026

The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 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

Work Session

The Department of Academics presented highlights of the actions taken toward creating the LCPS 2027-2032 Strategic Plan since the last board update on June 23, 2026. Staff shared ThoughtExchange data and updated Strategic Plan 2027-2032 Goals and Strategies.

The Department of Academics also presented a summary of the 2025-2026 student achievement data, as well as state and federal accountability results, and updates on the SOL cut scores. The annual student achievement data presentation included: Standards of Learning, Graduation data, SAT data, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) data, VALLS, and VDOE School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) Status. Information regarding the VDOE changes in SOL administration, including changes in cut scores, was also shared.

Recess Meeting 

Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem were performed by the Loudoun County High School Chamber Orchestra.

Committee Update

Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) provided the School Board an update on the achievements, initiatives and future considerations since the last report.

One LCPS Spotlight: Accelerating Student Growth through Continuous Improvement

Cool Spring Elementary and Sterling Middle School presented an overview of their school improvement strategies, key growth data and successful practices driving student achievement.

Student School Board Representative Comments

Rishitah Mantri, Thomas Jefferson High School

Superintendent's Report

Highlights of the report include:

  1. Academies of Loudoun and HAMSci celebrated White Coat Ceremonies

  2. VIEW Transitions Academy roundtable focused on how to help shape opportunities for students with disabilities

  3. LCPS celebrates Virginia Farm to School Week

  4. Academies of Loudoun Teacher Assistant earns SHINE Award

  5. LEF Golf Classic raises funds to support LCPS schools and students

  6. Thursday, October 15 is the third annual ONE LCPS Celebration Day

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

The Board addressed five action items:

  1. The School Board approved revisions to Policy 8155, Out-of-Zone School transfers, as amended. 

  2. The School Board approved revisions to Policy 1035, School Board Norms, Protocols, and Violations.

  3. The School Board approved the proposed 2027 Legislative Priorities, which focus on advancing policies that strengthen public education across Virginia and address the most critical needs facing students, families and schools.

  4. The School Board approved the Specialized Programs and Centers’ recommendation for the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Resource Hub, as amended.

  5. The School Board voted to approve the request that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors appropriate $20,039,095.33 from the County Held LCPS Contingency Fund or other County funding sources available, and transfer $3,930,904.67 from multiple completed capital projects with available funding to the VIEW Transition Academy project.

Information Items

The Board addressed several information items, including:

  1. The School Board reviewed proposed changes to Policy 7712, Sick Leave.

  2. The School Board reviewed the proposed New Policy 7713, Bereavement Leave.

  3. The School Board reviewed proposed changes to Policy 4330, Remedies in Bids and Awards.

  4. The School Board reviewed proposed changes to Policy 4340, Procurement Procedures.

  5. The School Board reviewed a recommendation to identify and approve school projects eligible for Town of Leesburg school proffer fund reimbursement, and subsequent LCPS construction scheduling.

Discussion Items

  • The School Board approved a motion to suspend rules in order to take up a motion on sending the Discussion item, Cameras During Public Comment to committee.

    • The School Board approved a motion to send the discussion on Cameras During Public Comment to the Legislative & Policy Committee.

New Business

  • Safe Passages initiative to be reevaluated.

View the entire agenda online. To view the full Board meeting, visit the LCPS Website.

*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.