By Taylor Boyd
The Patrick County School Board discussed the upcoming 2026 Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) spring networking forum at its February 19 meeting.
The forum is scheduled for April 14 and will be hosted in the Patrick County Public Schools conference room.
Chairman Amy Walker, of the Mayo River District, will serve as its regional chairman.
Andrea Cassell, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, said she believes this is the first time Patrick County has hosted this event.
“So that’s pretty exciting that we’ll have folks coming to see what we offer our students and to get a glimpse of Patrick County, and we’re just excited about that,” she said.
Walker said she’s looking forward to having everyone at the forum.
In other matters, the board:
*Rescheduled the public hearing on the division’s fiscal year 2027 budget for the March 5 meeting.
*Heard Lester Harrell, of the Peters Creek District, read a public comment from Chip Hable regarding recreational sports and what they should teach young children, including fundamentals, promoting teamwork, encouraging good sportsmanship, and having fun.
*Heard the superintendent’s report.
*Were recognized for VSBA school board appreciation month.
*Recognized Sara Leigh Collins, board clerk and administrative assistant to the superintendent, for VSBA school board clerk appreciation week.
*Approved the updated school plans for Hardin Reynolds Memorial School and Patrick Springs Primary School along with the budget application and workbooks.
*Approved the consent agenda.
*Approved the monthly personnel report.
Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Wood did not attend the meeting.
