The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting on April 28 to review financial updates, discuss special education plans, and recognize outstanding staff achievements.
The meeting addressed key issues affecting students, staff, and the broader school community. The agenda included presentations on the fiscal year 2026 third quarter financial review, the approval process for the Special Education Annual Plan Application for 2026-2027, and an update on sustainability efforts within Loudoun County Public Schools.
During the session, staff announced winners of the 2026 Annual Awards from both operational and instructional programs. Eric Kursman from Blue Ridge Middle School was named Teacher of the Year while Katie Johnson from Belmont Ridge Middle School received Principal of the Year honors. The board also heard about innovative teaching approaches at Belmont Station where educators adapted classic stories like Goldilocks and The Wizard of Oz to enhance learning experiences for students with special needs.
Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence reported that Harper Park students celebrated Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony attended by Leesburg’s mayor. More than 500 students participated in PROPEL and Level Up Innovation Day at Academies of Loudoun, while Park View High School advisors earned recognition as recipients of the 2026 Virginia Student Councils Association Advisors of the Year Award.
Public comments were presented in person on various topics relevant to school operations. Among action items discussed was Policy 4190 concerning Other Post Employment Benefits funding; a vote is scheduled for an upcoming meeting. Information items included proposals to increase next year’s operating fund budget by $6.2 million due to additional state funding supporting compensation actions already approved by the board. Staff also provided several calendar options for both students and teachers for consideration in future academic years.
Board members raised concerns about recent motor vehicle accidents involving students and suggested enhanced safety education efforts in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, including information sessions about e-bike and scooter safety.
