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- Loudoun County Public Schools Outlines Threat Assessment Enhancements
Loudoun County Public Schools has presented details on plans to introduce a threat assessment coordinator as part of school safety improvements.
- Loudoun County Data Examines Teacher Pay Growth Versus CPI
Loudoun County Public Schools released data comparing teacher average salary growth to Consumer Price Index trends in a recent presentation.
- Loudoun County Updates Student Search Policy with New Notices
LCPS amends student search rules to include weapons detection systems and third-party drug screens for program enrollment.
- Loudoun Schools Advance Bus Driver Hiring Through Bonuses and Partnerships
Loudoun County Public Schools outlines recruitment incentives, partner outreach, and job challenges for bus drivers at a Finance and Operations Committee meeting.
- Loudoun Staff Member Details Equity Council Progress Toward Student Support
Cassidy Kavanaugh outlines the Loudoun County Equity Council shift to an advisory role focused on data-driven recommendations for LCPS students.
- Virginia Public Entities Prepare for 2026 Federal Web Accessibility Rules
Department of Justice standards under 28 CFR Part 35 require larger public bodies to make websites and mobile apps accessible by April 24, 2026.
- Public Comment at Loudoun School Board Raises Alarms Over Child Safety Incident
The meeting occurred in Loudoun County, Virginia, under the oversight of the Loudoun County School Board. The board consists of nine members: Chair April Chandler, Vice Chair Anne Donahue, and representatives from the county’s magisterial districts including recent additions sworn in January 2026.
- Public Comment at Loudoun County School Board Highlights Concerns Over Renaming Committee Process
The speaker stated that the group is expected to prioritize input coming specifically from this area and put forward recommendations reflective of community sentiments. Concerns were raised about past processes that became highly political, prompting the board to commit to closely monitoring the current effort to ensure it discourages such maneuvering.
- Loudoun Supervisor Koran Saines Advocates for Rejection of Route 3A
Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines addressed the need for the School Board to come together and act promptly against Route 3A. He described the route as one that presents challenges requiring avoidance. Approvals have already been granted for Route 3B and Route 4 as suitable replacements in the planning process. Details on Route Alternatives During […]
- Loudoun County School Board Holds Discussions on School Safety and Operations
The Loudoun County School Board conducted meetings to discuss matters related to school resource officers in elementary schools and the renewal of agency nursing contracts. These sessions provided a forum for board members to review operational details and gather information from the community. No final decisions were reached during the initial discussions. Public participation is […]
- Loudoun County School Board Votes on Transmission Line Restrictions
The Loudoun County School Board approved a measure by an eight to zero vote to restrict future transmission lines on school property. The board also reached a unanimous decision to appeal a State Corporation Commission ruling connected to the Golden to Mars project. These actions involve Dominion Energy and potential route adjustments. The decisions occurred […]
- Loudoun County Public Schools Considers 20 Percent Health Insurance Premium Increase
Loudoun County Public Schools has advanced a proposal to raise health insurance premiums by 20 percent. This measure addresses mounting expenses and seeks to maintain benefit stability. The plan responds to trends observed in the self insurance fund operations. The health self insurance fund policy requires a balance of no less than two months of […]
- Loudoun School Board Lauren Shernoff Discusses Technology Use for Primary Students
Lauren Shernoff, serving on the Loudoun County School Board, has expressed concerns regarding the amount of screen time experienced by primary students in the district. She recommends the use of device carts as an alternative to issuing individual 1:1 laptops to these young learners. The suggestion seeks to manage technology integration more carefully within Loudoun […]
- Loudoun School Board Examines Mental Health Budget Proposal
Loudoun County School Board member Amy Riccardi raised questions about a proposed $400,000 increase in funding for mental health services during a board meeting. The discussion centered on whether the additional resources would effectively support students through expanded programs. Board proceedings often address such budget items to ensure alignment with district needs. The Loudoun County […]
- Loudoun County School Board Hears Presentation on Special Education Privacy and Safety Balance
A special education educator spoke at a Loudoun County School Board work session about challenges in managing student safety alongside privacy regulations. The presentation outlined specific daily operational difficulties faced in classroom settings. Board members received details on how these factors intersect in practice. The session addressed related topics in special education policy. Loudoun
- Loudoun School Board Reviews Student Initiatives, Athletic Expansions, and Admissions Lottery
Loudoun County School Board member Deana Griffiths addressed new student programs in a presentation to the board. The focus remained on initiatives aimed at improving student experiences. These programs were outlined as part of ongoing efforts in Loudoun County Public Schools. Athletics expansions received attention during the discussion. Plans include adding crew and volleyball to […]
- Loudoun County Public Schools Announces New High School Sports and Staffing Updates
Loudoun County Public Schools is moving forward with expansions to its high school sports programs by introducing flag football, wrestling, and volleyball. These additions are intended to broaden participation options for students across the district. The Loudoun County School Board is involved in these decisions as part of routine educational planning. Details on New Sports […]
- Loudoun County Public Schools Receives Massive Hundred Million Dollar Budget Increase
Loudoun County public education funding is set to experience a substantial financial boost following the approval of a massive spending increase for the upcoming fiscal cycle. The Loudoun County Public Schools operating budget recently received a $105 million increase, bringing its total financial allocation to $2.1 billion. This significant enhancement in funding is designed to […]
- Loudoun School Board Member Raises Questions on Coaching Stipend Variations
Loudoun County School Board member Deana Griffiths has drawn attention to variations in coaching stipends across different sports within the Loudoun County Public Schools district. The inquiry focuses on understanding the basis for these differences and their potential effects on athletic programs. This matter comes before the board as part of routine oversight of educational […]
- Parent Delivers Remarks on School Priorities During Loudoun Meeting
During a public comment period at a Loudoun County Public Schools meeting, a parent presented remarks to school officials. The comments focused on the role of schools in relation to student safety. References were made to data centers in the context of community impacts. The session was noted as public comment in progress under the […]
- Loudoun Education Foundation Bridges Meal Gap for LCPS Students During Snow Day Closures
LEF’s Fueled program supplies weekend meal bags, in-school food pantries, and snacks to 56 LCPS schools. By mid-school year, the program had distributed more than 30,000 weekend meal bags, helping students maintain focus on learning. The foundation coordinates with volunteers, including LCPS staff, high school students, and retired educators, to pack and distribute these resources […]
- LCPS Gambles with Student Safety: Defying Severe Storm Warnings While Neighbors Close Schools
Another day, another episode of chaos dressed up and promoted as exceptionalism by Loudoun County Public Schools. Regional Weather Warnings and Neighboring Districts’ Responses Over the past weekend, the National Weather Service predicted a level 4-5 severe weather emergency for our region on Monday, March 16, with tornadoes and winds in excess of 70 miles […]
- LCPS and Board of Supervisors fail miserably this week
Loudoun County schools remain closed despite cleared parking lots, functioning utilities, and a predictable winter storm. You’ll often hear Republicans or otherwise conservative Americans complaining about the large, somewhat nebulous concept of “government or public school waste.”This week, we watched government and public school waste in real time. Yes, we had a snowstorm. Yes, it […]
- Why Loudoun County Taxpayers Keep Paying More
Budget Growth Far Exceeds Any Rational Justification Loudoun County budget data for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 are presented in Table 1. A little arithmetic using these data shows that operating budget expenditures increased by 9.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026 and local taxation for the same period increased by 11%. The increase in […]
- Controversy Erupts Over Loudoun County Teachers’ Union Contract Clause Amid Fears of Diminished Oversight and Taxpayer Burden
A recent clause in the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA) has sparked outrage among parents and local Republicans, who argue it undermines elected oversight by granting the non-elected teachers’ union authority to make contract changes without School Board approval.
- Loudoun County School Board Members Express Concerns Over Transparency in New Teacher Contract
Members of the Loudoun County School Board have voiced frustrations regarding limited access to key details surrounding the recently approved collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA), highlighting issues with union vote management and budget transparency.
- Will Loudoun County’s transgender policies become Virginia’s problem?
Loudoun County Defies Title IX Directive Last week, the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) board voted 6–3 to again defy a directive from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. The department ordered LCPS to rescind Policy 8040, Rights of Transgender and Gender Expansive Students, by August 15, 2025, or risk losing as much […]
- Loudoun County Public School Board Hiding Behind Closed Doors When It Comes to Trans Issue
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE STUDENTS, on August 11, 2021, with the stated goal of ensuring transgender and gender-expansive students are treated fairly. But as with many policies aimed at protecting a specific group, critics argue it risks infringing on […]
- Who Stands With Our Children?
Conservatives recently celebrated, and rightfully so, as The University of Pennsylvania was forced to apologize for their role in elevating transgender swimmers over biological females. In February of 2025, Virginia conservatives celebrated as the Virginia High School League (VHSL) reversed their policy of allowing transgender female athletes (biological males) to compete directly with biologica
- Loudoun County Failing to Equip Students for their Future
Five years ago, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) lowered academic requirements in response to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law by President Obama in 2015. These changes have had lasting consequences for both high and low performing graduates. In response to ESSA, LCPS lowered graduation requirements including reducing the number of Standard of Learning […]
- A Loudoun County Teen Spoke Up About Locker Room Privacy. Now He’s Under Title IX Investigation.
A father of a 15-year-old Stone Bridge High School student has been notified by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) that his son is under formal Title IX investigation for alleged sexual harassment. The basis of the inquiry? A March incident—reported two months later on May 5—where the student, along with two male friends, expressed discomfort about sharing […]