Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Akers’s organization
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bland County School Board Regular Meeting
The Board meeting covered a wide range of operational and personnel matters. Key agenda items included the review of financial and enrollment reports, authorization of cafeteria payroll expenditures, and the approval of Title I, II, and IV plans. The Board also approved the purchase of mathematics textbooks, selected a provider for HVAC preventive maintenance, appointed student representatives, and adopted numerous VSBA policy updates. Furthermore, the meeting addressed various personnel actions, including the hiring of paraprofessional, financial, and custodial staff, the appointment of coaches and volunteers, and the processing of resignations and staff transfers.
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The Board reviewed financial and enrollment reports and received updates from the Superintendent. Action items included approving payments, increasing hourly pay for bus drivers, raising daily rates for substitute teachers and substitute principals, and increasing hourly pay rates. The board also approved a revision to the academic calendar, appointed surrogate parents, and established the Special Education Advisory Committee and Gifted Committee. Additionally, various policy updates were approved, and the Board conducted a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, appointments, and a resignation. Final actions included approving the 2026-2027 personnel list and hiring staff for the positions of Payroll Clerk/Finance Assistant, full-time bus drivers, and an activity bus driver.
Apr 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bland County School Board Regular Meeting
The board reviewed financial reports and enrollment data and received updates from the superintendent. Action items included approval of payments, a one-time staff bonus, a retainer agreement with Thompson & Litton, an annual SPED plan, an annual Perkins plan, academic and employee calendars for 2026-2027, pay scales, an overnight cheer camp, and various policy updates. The board also amended the start time for a future meeting. During a closed session, the board discussed personnel matters and subsequently approved the hiring of a cafeteria manager, a custodian, and several substitutes, along with accepting the resignation of the athletic director, approving a volunteer, and granting requests for donated leave days.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bland County School Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting encompassed a variety of administrative and financial actions. Key discussions and approvals included the review of financial reports and student enrollment data, as well as the authorization of payments and the official approval of the FY 2027 budget. The board sanctioned an FBLA overnight field trip, set the upcoming graduation date, and approved updates to various school policies. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to address personnel matters, including volunteer approvals, retirement, resignations, and the release of employment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
