The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, in the School Board Meeting Room at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn.
Board Member Attendance
Chair Melinda Mansfield: Present
Vice Chair Arben Istrefi: Present
Anne Donohue: Present
April Chandler: Present
Deana Griffiths: Present
Dr. Linda Deans: Present
Kari LaBell: Present
Lauren Shernoff: Present
Dr. Sumera Rashid: Present
Work Session
Staff presented an update on the activities occurring to develop the FY26 budget. School Board member feedback was requested to help prioritize budget initiatives and provide direction on LCPS’ compensation philosophy.
The Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2026 through FY 2031 CIP and CAPP budgets was presented to the School Board. A November 19, 2024, work session is also scheduled as a public hearing for the Board to receive comments on the CIP and CAPP budgets.
Recess Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem were performed by the Arcola Elementary School Chorus.
Student School Board Representatives
Madison Lowe, Freedom High School
Superintendent’s Report
Highlights of the report include:
One LCPS Celebration Day was a huge success.
WorkForce Summit brought together community and business partners.
JL Simpson Middle School is the first public school in Virginia to earn Heart Safe Status.
View the entire Superintendent’s Report.
Public Comment
Community members participated in person and virtually to provide the School Board with comments on a range of topics.
Action Items
The Board voted to suspend the rules and moved Information Item MATA Admissions to Action. The Board approved changing the admissions process for MATA in order to increase accessibility for interested students.
Information Items
The Board discussed several information items, including:
The Board heard information on the FY25 1st Quarter Financial Review and COVID Funds Update.
The Board discussed Revisions of Policy 4030, Non-Locally Funded Programs.
The Board heard information on how the division is utilizing budget funds to retain top talent for the division.
The Board then held a Closed Session and ultimately adjourned for the evening.
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.