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Called Closed Board Session: August 4

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:39:00 GMT

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Tentative Agenda

Louisa County School Board

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

School Board Meeting Room

Louisa County Public Schools

Central Office Administration Building

953 Davis Hwy., Mineral, VA

Closed Session - 5:00 P.M.

Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order - Closed Session

1.01 Call to Order

2.2. Enter into Closed Session

2.01 Enter into Closed Session for the purpose of:

Discussing personnel matters of employment assignments, appointments, performance, resignation, or retirements in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(a)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
Discussing student discipline in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(a)(2) of the Code of Virginia.
Legal matters in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(a)(7) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel.
Discussing contractual matters in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(a)(29) of the Code of Virginia involving the expenditure of public funds, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract.

2.02 Return to Regular Session

2.03 Certification of Closed Session

3. Closed Session Information

4. Motions Out of Closed Session

5. Opening Items - Regular Session

5.01 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

5.02 Approval of Agenda

6. Recognitions

6.01 One Good Thing

6.02 American Heart Association

7. Presentations

7.01 School Construction Updates

8. Consent Agenda

8.01 Approval of Minutes - July 7, 2026 & July 28, 2026

8.02 Approval of Purchase Orders over $7,500

8.03 Approval of Sole Purchase Orders

8.04 Acceptance of Bills - July

8.05 Approval of Superintendent's Report on Personnel

9. Action Items

9.01 Selection of Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 VSBA Convention

9.02 Approval of Food Service Bid Award

9.03 Approval of Superintendent’s Designee

10. Information Items

10.01 Journey to Greatness - Update #2

10.02 School Safety Task Force Update

10.03 First Reading of VSBA Policy Update:

11. Public Comment

11.01 Public Speaker Number One

11.02 Public Speaker Number Two

12. Reports

12.02 Facilities (July)

12.03 Financial Summary

12.04 Fuel and Electricity (July)

13. Upcoming Meetings

13.01 Regular School Board Meeting - September 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Louisa County Public Schools Central Office Building, 953 Davis Hwy. Mineral, VA

13.02 2026 Legislative Advocacy Conference- Thursday, September 14, 2026, Location TBD

14. Adjourn

By Order Of:

Gregory V. Strickland, Chairman

Louisa County School Board

Upcoming Substitute Teacher Workshop

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Louisa County Public Schools will be hosting a Substitute Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, August 25th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The workshop will take place at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School.

To RSVP, please complete the following steps:

- Register by visiting https://forms.gle/A3dH8YgjUypJEpUYA

- Call 540-894-5115 or email LCPS HR Specialist Amber Gibson at gibsonad@lcps.k12.va.us.

NOTES:
- This workshop is mandatory to become a substitute teacher for Louisa County Public Schools.
- Attendees must be at least 18-years-old.
- Attendees must hold a high school diploma or GED.

School Supply Lists!

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

To access this year's elementary school supply lists, please click here.

At the secondary level (LCHS and LCMS), teachers will provide students with a list of recommended school supplies during Open House (Thursday, August 6) and the first week of school. For the start of the school year, students are asked to bring basic school supplies with them, such as looseleaf paper (college-ruled), spiral notebooks, and pencils.

And just like last year, we also want to provide all LCPS families with a few reminders that will help guide you as you make purchases in the near future. These reminders will help students avoid items that do not correlate with our school's weapons detectors.

- All three-ring binders should be 1.5 inches or less.

- When possible, please use plastic water bottles. If you do purchase metal water bottles, please opt for small/medium-sized bottles.

- Please avoid purchasing wheeled, rolling backpacks if possible.

- Please do not purchase adult-sized scissors. Instead, opt for blunt, small/medium-sized scissors.

Thanks so much for your cooperation! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:00 GMT

Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Louisa Students

Louisa County Public Schools is proud to partner with the Virginia Department of Health, Louisa County Health Department, and the Blue Ridge Health District to help ensure students are ready for a healthy start to the 2026-2027 school year.

Several vaccination clinic opportunities will be available this summer for students who need required school immunizations, including vaccines for rising 7th and 12th graders. Both walk-in and appointment-based clinics are being offered to help families meet Virginia's school vaccination requirements.

Families are encouraged to review the attached clinic information for dates, times, eligibility requirements, and available vaccines. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Louisa County Health Department at 540-967-3703.

Together, we're working to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn on the first day of school.

INFO: LCPS Summer Meals 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Greetings #TeamLCPS! We are excited to announce that our Summer Community Meals Program is returning for Summer 2026!

Beginning on Monday, June 8th, Louisa County Public Schools will be serving healthy, nutritious meals at various locations throughout the county. The meals are free of charge, and available for any child ages 2 to 18. No ID is required. Various fun and educational activities will also be held at meal service sites throughout the summer!

Louisa County Public Schools’ Summer Community Meals Program is made possible through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and thanks to the hard work and dedication of the LCPS Nutrition team!

COMMUNITY SERVICE SITES & TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW:

COMMUNITY CAFE SITES (MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY)
- Mineral Trailer Park | 300 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral, Va. 23117 | 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Louisa Arts Center Park | 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, Va. 23093 | 11:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Lake Anna Food Lion | 11010 Kentucky Springs Road, Mineral, VA 23117 | 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Trevilians Elementary School | 2035 S. Spotswood Trail, Louisa, VA 23093 | 12:05 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.
- Six-O-Five Village | Willis Proffitt Rd., Mineral, VA 23117 | 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Countryside Subdivision | Countryside Road, Louisa, VA 23093 | 12:35 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Louisa County Public Library | 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117 | 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Jouett Square Apartments | 301 Lyde Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093 | 1:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Betty Queen Center | 522 Industrial Park Drive, Louisa, VA 23093 | 1:40 p.m. to 2 p.m.

THURSDAY MEAL PICK-UP SITES
- Jouett Elementary School | 315 Jouett School Road, Mineral, Va. 23117 | 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Moss-Nuckols Elementary School | 2055 Courthouse Road, Louisa, VA 23093 | 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language),should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form
AD- 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained
online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20PComplaint-
Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by
calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must
contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written
description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged
civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to
USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Preschool and Kindergarten Details!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:08:00 GMT

For details on how to apply for preschool, please click here.

For details on how to register for kindergarten, please click here.

Black History Month Contest Results!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:41:00 GMT

If you’re looking for someone well-versed in African American history, you don’t have to look any further than the students at Louisa County Public Schools!

Louisa County Public Schools hosted its annual Black History Month Trivia Contest on Tuesday, February 24 at Louisa County Middle School. This year’s contest marked the eighth installment of the yearly tradition. Sixteen students from the division’s four elementary schools competed in the contest, with Moss-Nuckols Elementary School fifth-grader Alexander Jordan taking home the championship trophy!

Jordan’s victory came after an impressive – and highly competitive – performance by all 16 of the students. In total, they competed for nearly an hour, and during that time, they correctly answered 86 questions!

The LCPS Black History Month Trivia Contest debuted in 2019 thanks to the initiative and sponsorship of Kerry Wynn, a 2009 graduate of Louisa County High School and former NFL defensive lineman. The contest is an extension of his “Why Not Me? Foundation,” which provides cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 each year for the school division’s top three finalists.

“This contest means a lot to me because it’s important for us to continuously highlight African American history in schools,” Wynn said. “To see these students display how much they’ve been taught in school and to see how much research they’ve done to gain that knowledge, it’s inspiring. I’m really proud of the work Louisa County Public Schools is doing to bring out the best in our students.”

The process of whittling the division competition down to the 16 finalists began in early February when all fifth-graders at LCPS were given a study guide and the option to take a 25-question online quiz. The top four scorers from each school were invited to the finale on Tuesday.

For the first 60 questions of Tuesday’s competition, students fielded multiple-choice questions, having to choose the correct answer out of three options. In the second phase of the competition, students were required to fill in the blank after receiving their question. The contest featured questions concerning a variety of topics, such as business, historical figures, entertainment, sports, education, military, science, and more! To win, Jordan correctly fielded questions for 9 consecutive rounds.

“Alexander’s performance was outstanding,” LCPS Superintendent Doug Straley said at the event’s conclusion. “You can tell that he studied hard and worked to earn the trophy! All of our students did a great job, and I’m really proud of them.”

Straley also praised Wynn for his initiative and work to help organize the contest.

“We talk about citizenship a lot here at Louisa County Public Schools, and Kerry embodies that quality,” Straley said. “He’s a fantastic role model for our students, and he is someone I know our entire community takes a lot of pride in. He continues to donate his time and effort to make this world a better place, and we’re really thankful to have him as a member of our team.”

Through his victory, Jordan became the third champion to hail from Moss-Nuckols Elementary School, following in the footsteps of 2025 champion Lyric Owens and 2023 champion Driggs Johnson. Owens and Johnson were in attendance for Tuesday’s contest, along with 2024 champion Paloma Ortiz.

As a result of Jordan’s victory, Moss-Nuckols Elementary School will lay claim to the event’s official championship trophy for another year, as the trophy rotates from school to school based on that year’s champion.

For this year’s competition, LCPS Director of Elementary Education Heather Spaid served as the official announcer. Complete photos from the competition can be found at the school division’s website, which is lcps.k12.va.us.

1st Place - Alexander Jordan (Moss-Nuckols Elementary School)

2nd Place (tie) - Kathryn McHugh (Jouett Elementary School)

2nd Place (tie) - Isaiah Robinson (Moss-Nuckols Elementary School)

2nd Place (tie) - Evangeline Jones (Moss-Nuckols Elementary School)

Other competitors:

Levi Williamson (TJES)
Elizabeth Beason (TES)
Brian Enekwechi (TES)
Gracie Goolsby (JES)
Natalie Myer (TJES)
Cruz Amick (TES)
Levi Stanley (JES)
Callie McGhee (MNES)
Levi Kelly (TJES)
Barbara Kelley (TES)
Ben Friel (TJES)
Judah Denny (JES)

PHOTOS: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18SjDoqo3e/

DETAILS: Black History Month Trivia Contest

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Greetings #TeamLCPS 5th-Grade Families!

On behalf of Louisa County Public Schools, we are excited to announce that LCPS will be hosting its eighth annual Black History Month Trivia Contest during the month of February! This exciting contest is sponsored by LCHS graduate, Kerry Wynn (Class of 2009), and The Kerry Wynn “Why Not Me?” Foundation. Kerry is a former NFL defensive lineman and – most importantly – a perfect example of the qualities we value here at #TeamLCPS! This contest is very near and dear to Kerry, and we are honored to partner with him to host it!

The 2026 Black History Month Trivia Contest is specifically for all 5th-grade students at Louisa County Public Schools. We have provided all 5th-grade students with a comprehensive study guide. Between the dates of January 26 and February 6, each elementary school will be asking students to take a short, 25-question quiz. While taking the quiz, students will need to use their school-issued device, and they will not be allowed to use the internet for any other purpose than to take the quiz. Your child’s teacher will provide more details about when your child’s classroom-level quiz will be conducted.

The top four scorers at each of our four elementary schools will be invited to the division competition at Louisa County Middle School in late February. Should your child qualify for that competition, we will provide further details so that your student can join us for the event! We are excited to say that Kerry also plans to attend the event!

Here’s some more exciting news! The top three finishers in the division competition will each receive a cash prize:

1st Place - $100

2nd Place - $75

3rd Place - $50

The study guide included with this letter is to be used for both the classroom-level and division-level contests. We would love for all students to participate. However, this is not a mandatory competition. If you would prefer your child not to participate, please let your child’s teacher know that they will not be participating.

At #TeamLCPS, we cherish the impact that African Americans have made throughout history. This contest is a great way for your child to learn many incredible facts and tidbits about African American history, culture, and traditions!

If your child’s study guide gets lost or damaged, please email woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us for a replacement copy. The study guide is also available online on your school’s website as well as our division website, lcps.k12.va.us.

Please contact me if you have any further questions!

Andrew Woolfolk

Public Information Specialist

Louisa County Public Schools

woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us

CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE!