Testimony Raises Concerns Over Special Education at Stonebridge High School
A parent associated with Stonebridge High School provided public comments at a Loudoun County School Board meeting. The remarks centered on the status of special education within Loudoun County Public Schools. Attendees listened as details emerged about recent experiences shared by families.
The parent stated that special education students are not expendable within the school environment. Teachers and support staff were noted for their commitment amid reported difficulties. This perspective was shared openly during the open comment portion of the session.
Families described being directed to an isolated area during a recent open house event. Chromebooks served as the primary tool for students in that setting. The arrangement was presented as part of broader patterns observed in the district.
The testimony concluded with a direct statement to the school board that the concerns raised are not negotiable. Board members sat at the front of the room as the comments were delivered. The session allowed for multiple viewpoints on district operations.
Stonebridge High School has become a focal point for discussions on these educational matters. Parents continue to attend meetings to share their observations. The county school board oversees policies affecting special education across its schools.
Loudoun County Public Schools operate under the guidance of the elected board. The public comment format provides an opportunity for community input on such topics. Additional families have indicated plans to participate in future sessions.
Email At:
April Chandler (Chair, Algonkian District) april.chandler@lcps.org,
Anne Donohue (Vice Chair, At-Large) anne.donohue@lcps.org,
Deana Griffiths (Ashburn District) deana.griffiths@lcps.org,
Ross Svenson (Broad Run District) ross.stevenson@lcps.org,
Kari LaBell (Catoctin District) kari.labell@lcps.org,
Jon Pepper (Dulles District) jonathon.pepper@lcps.org,
Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District) lauren.shernoff@lcps.org,
Sumera Rashid (Little River District) sumera.rashid@lcps.org,
Amy Riccardi (Sterling District) amy.riccardi@lcps.org,
Email the Loudoun County School Board:
April Chandler, april.chandler@lcps.org,
Anne Donohue, anne.donohue@lcps.org,
Deana Griffiths, deana.griffiths@lcps.org,
Ross Svenson, ross.stevenson@lcps.org,
Kari LaBell, kari.labell@lcps.org,
Jon Pepper, jonathon.pepper@lcps.org,
Lauren Shernoff, lauren.shernoff@lcps.org,
Sumera Rashid, sumera.rashid@lcps.org,
Amy Riccardi, amy.riccardi@lcps.org,
Email the Board of Supervisors at:
Phyllis J. Randall (Chair, At-Large) – Phyllis.Randall@loudoun.gov,
Michael R. Turner (Vice Chair, Ashburn District) – Mike.Turner@loudoun.gov,
Juli E. Briskman (Algonkian District) – Juli.Briskman@loudoun.gov,
Sylvia R. Glass (Broad Run District) – Sylvia.Glass@loudoun.gov,
Caleb Kershner (Catoctin District) – caleb.kershner@loudoun.gov,
Matthew F. Letourneau (Dulles District) – Matt.Letourneau@loudoun.gov,
Kristen C. Umstattd (Leesburg District) – Kristen.Umstattd@loudoun.gov,
Laura A. TeKrony (Little River District) – Laura.TeKrony@loudoun.gov,
Koran Saines (Sterling District) – Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov
Loudoun County Amy Riccardi Anne Donohue April Chandler Caleb Kershner Deana Griffiths Education Families High School Jon Pepper Juli Briskman Kari LaBell Koran Saines Kristen Umstattd Laura TeKrony Lauren Shernoff Loudoun County Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Loudoun County Public Schools Loudoun County School Board Matt Letourneau Mike Turner Parents Phyllis Randall Public School Public Schools Ross Svenson School Board Sumera Rashid Sylvia Glass Teachers