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Here are highlights from the June 2 meeting of the School Board. Full presentations and a video of the meeting are available on BoardDocs.

Work session presentations

• Prekindergarten and CECLA update

• Food and Nutrition Services update

• Gifted plan update

• Finance update

Administrative appointment

Nick Caputo was introduced as the director of safety and security, effective July 1.

Awards and recognitions

Recognizing staff members

• The board recognized outstanding teachers of the gifted, visual arts and performing arts.

• These bus drivers were recognized for outstanding service:

Celebrating our partners

The board celebrated Girls on the Run.

Board actions

The consent agenda was approved after the nomination of Elke Namola for 2026 VSBA School Board Clerk of the Year Award was removed, then passed in a separate vote. Consent agenda memos included:

• Recommended personnel actions

• Employee appointment list

• Acceptance of new grants

• Acceptance of donations

• Approval of FY 2027 internal audit plan

• Approval of federal entitlement programs

• Adoption of 2027-28 school calendar

• Appointment and re-appointment of School Board advisory committee members

• 2026-27 prices for school breakfasts and lunches

• School improvement goals for federally identified comprehensive support and improvement schools

• Deed of gift for Moseley Elementary shade project

The board increased employee bereavement leave, effective July 1, 2027, from up to three days to up to five days.

The board reviewed or revised almost 50 policies. Updates take effect June 30.

The board adopted a new policy allowing limited remote work, which takes effect immediately.

The board made decisions about FY 2026 year-end funds.

Superintendent’s report

The superintendent’s report included a meaningful moments video of highlights from the school year. He also thanked people who spoke in the public comment section of the meeting, congratulated the class of 2026 and all of the PK-12 educators and supporters who contributed to their success, and recognized a fifth grader for her actions during an urgent situation.

Items for review

At each meeting, a number of items are shared with the School Board for review and for public consumption. These do not require action on the board’s part. This month’s packet included:

• Magisterial district improvement funds FY 2026

• April 2026 budget change request summary across categories

• Supplemental retirement program participants

• Gifted Education Advisory Committee 2025-26 report

• Board committee reports

• April 2026 prekindergarten update