School Board members said they were reviewing potential conflicts of interest for the division’s Title IX coordinator with outside counsel.
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Albemarle County School Board to host two more town halls in early November
The meetings follow the arrests of two ACPS administrators and a former principal for failure to report child abuse.
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Albemarle County School Board must hire new independent investigator, Virginia Department of Education says
The announcement comes after parents and community members voiced their concerns over the independence of the firm currently hired by the School Board.
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Undocumented students still eligible for in-state tuition after federal court ruling
Virginia’s Tuition Equity Pathway will remain in place after a federal judge ruled it does not violate federal law. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the decision.
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With high schools ‘at or over capacity,’ Albemarle County voters will consider a 1% local sales tax referendum for school construction
Albemarle County Public Schools has six priority capital projects, but only one is currently funded.
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Prince Edward Superintendent hopes 1% sales tax referendum provides ‘a dedicated funding source’ for school construction and renovations
County residents can vote the new local sales tax in a referendum on their ballots this fall.
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Nelson County voters will consider referendum to allow a 1% local sales tax for school construction and renovations
Superintendent Amanda Hester has already identified potential projects, while Supervisor Jesse Rutherford says the funding should be the state’s responsibility.
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Greene County voters to decide on 1% sales tax as schools forecast increased enrollment
“Because Ruckersville Elementary is already at 95% capacity, absorbing an additional 630 students would push the building to nearly double its physical capacity,” said Kelly Greer, member of the Greene County School Board.
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Proposed sales tax could bring in $1.5 million to $2 million a year for Fluvanna County schools
“If the referendum is approved, we would work collaboratively with county leadership to determine the most appropriate and immediate priorities for the funding,” Superintendent Peter Gretz said.
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Orange County voters to decide on 1% sales tax to narrow school infrastructure funding gap
From HVAC issues to wastewater treatment, Orange County Public Schools cite more than $28 million in infrastructure and facilities needs as voters head to the polls.
