Loudoun County School Board Considers Expanding IB Programs Amid Survey Insights

Overview: The Loudoun County School Board’s Specialized Programs & Centers Committee meeting on February 8, 2025, centered on evaluating and expanding educational opportunities based on a recent survey, with discussion around the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and student interest in potential new courses. The meeting, led by Dr. Rasheed, included insights from a survey conducted in late 2024, capturing responses from over 15,000 participants, which highlighted varying interests among families and students in specialized programs.

Loudoun County School Board Explores New Welcome Center, Preschool Alignment, and Device Policies

Overview: The Loudoun County School Board Curriculum & Instruction Committee recently convened to discuss key developments in educational initiatives, focusing on the establishment of a new Welcome Center in Sterling, the alignment of preschool programs, and the use of technology in classrooms. These discussions reflect ongoing efforts to enhance educational services and respond to community needs, touching upon aspects such as inclusivity, early childhood education, and the integration of instructional technology.

Loudoun County School Board Reviews Artificial Turf Safety Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: The Loudoun County School Board meeting on December 1, 2025, centered on discussions around the FY 2027-2032 capital budget, with attention given to the safety of artificial turf fields, funding allocations for school renovations, and the absence of budget provisions for modular classrooms.

Loudoun County School Board Advances Key Student Device and Discipline Policy Revisions

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Loudoun County School Board’s Student Behavior and Accountability Committee, members deliberated on significant policy revisions related to student device use and disciplinary procedures.

Loudoun County School Board Moves Forward with $22.5 Million ERP System Transition

Overview: The Loudoun County School Board’s Finance and Operations Committee made strides during its November 18 meeting, focusing primarily on a transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with an estimated cost of $22.5 million and addressing a budget transfer to support the Communities in Schools Program. The committee also reviewed several contract renewals.