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Greensville County Public Schools board meeting, Sep 14, 2026

5 h 06 min

Reading and test scores ▶ 1:40:36

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Greensville County school board approves $500 Exxon STEM grant for science labs 1:49:11

  • Principals gave reports on the opening of school, and a presenter shared SOL data for 25⁠-⁠26 for each school. 1:40:37
  • The board approved the Exxon STEM grant by voice vote. 1:50:19
  • After the closed session, the board approved the personnel recommendations as presented with amendment. 5:05:14

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and routine business 7:07
    • Ronnell E. Pearson called the meeting to order, and a quorum was established. 7:07
    • The board went into closed session, returned to open session and completed a certification vote on the closed session. 7:54
    • A staff member said there was no recommendation for any action items from the closed session. 1:10:59
    • The board approved the warrants by voice vote. 1:11:22
  2. Recognitions 1:11:38
    • Schools recognized students and staff of the month, and the Student Attendance Award went to Wyatt Middle School. 1:12:06
    • The clean school award went to Greensville Elementary School, and a staff member read a letter saying Greensville County High School received the 2026 Stay in the Game Award. 1:21:45
    • The technology department was recognized in honor of National IT Professionals Day. 1:23:30
  3. School opening reports 1:26:49
    • A staff member reported that Wyatt Middle School had 171 students with perfect attendance in August. 1:31:51
    • A staff member said a $500 grant awarded on August 27th would be used, once approved, to buy materials and supplies for hands-on science labs. 1:33:00
    • A staff member said the Refocus Program completed its move to Belfield on September 3rd. 1:37:05
  4. SOL data report 1:40:15
    • A presenter said Greensville Elementary School reading was 58%, a decrease of 3% from last year. 1:40:36
    • The presenter said Greensville County High School reading was 81%, an increase of 8%, and math was 84%, a decrease of 6%. 1:40:36
    • The presenter said school accreditation data is set to be released by VDOE in October. 1:40:36
  5. Superintendent report 1:41:49
    • The superintendent said school began August 12th and that students will have to increase performance by 18 points just to remain level. 1:41:52
    • The superintendent said the division budgeted for 1,844 students and every number seen so far shows enrollment increasing. 1:45:48
    • The student representative said athletes had raised concerns that sports uniforms were outdated and the issue was still being reviewed. 1:47:49
  6. Exxon STEM grant 1:48:39
    • A staff member said the $500 grant will help science classrooms do labs in biology, earth science and chemistry classes. 1:49:11
    • Rustin Jessee asked whether another $30 worth of supplies could be added to the requisition form, and a staff member said $30 more could be added. 1:49:40
    • The board approved the Exxon STEM grant. 1:50:19
  7. Community center advisory board representative 1:50:39
    • Ronnell E. Pearson said the Board of Supervisors asked for a representative on the Washington Park Community Center Advisory Board. 1:50:39
    • One board member nominated another board member, who accepted. ~1:51:11
    • The board approved the nomination, and Ronnell E. Pearson said the Board of Supervisors would be informed. 1:51:36
  8. Special Education Advisory Committee members 1:51:36
    • A presenter said each school division is required by Virginia regulations to have a local SEAC made of parents, people with disabilities, a teacher and community members. 1:52:07
    • The motion carried by voice vote. ~1:54:08
  9. Policy JGD/JGE second read 1:54:19
    • A presenter said the policy was amended as a regulation with recommended steps regarding the long-term suspension process. 1:54:40
    • Rustin Jessee said there were no questions on the policy. 1:55:09
    • The board approved the policy on second read. 1:55:32
  10. Public comment 1:55:53
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about how bullying is addressed and about follow-up with parents. 1:56:59
    • Another speaker asked whether there would be a homecoming tailgate this year. 2:01:40
    • Ronnell E. Pearson said the board would get back to the speaker with a response. 2:02:32
  11. Closed session and personnel 2:02:32
    • The board entered a second closed session to discuss personnel matters under Virginia Code 2.2⁠-⁠3711. 2:02:51
    • A staff member asked for approval of the personnel recommendations as presented with amendment. 5:05:18
    • The board approved the personnel recommendations and adjourned. 5:05:38

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