Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lindsay Ellen Burris’s organization
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes
The Board of Visitors meeting covered several operational and strategic initiatives. Key discussions included the presentation of the newly formed Parent Teacher Organization, the approval of the Annual Executive Summary, and updates on enrollment growth, strategic planning, and potential revisions to the admissions policy. Reports were provided regarding academics, transition programming, federal Title grant funding, and financial/human resources updates, including the approval of the FY27 budget and an increase in teacher salary scales. Additionally, the board adopted two policy updates, reviewed IT security and accessibility improvements, and discussed public comments concerning meeting protocols, followed by a closed session.
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The meeting included discussion and potential action on amending VSDB bylaws to ensure Deaf and Blind representation on the VSDB Executive Committee. Reports were presented by the Interim Superintendent, Director of Financial Operations, and Director of Human Resources, covering various updates. IT initiatives were also discussed. The agenda included a closed session and a public comment period.
Dec 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
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The Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind Minutes Of Meeting
The Board of Visitors convened to discuss several key items. A motion was passed to amend the Bylaws to include language ensuring Deaf and Blind representation on the Executive Committee. The board welcomed a new member, Jamon Freeman. The Interim Superintendent reported significant enrollment growth, reaching 80 students, and highlighted plans for new accessibility videos focusing on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and student transition programs, including four visually impaired students preparing for college enrollment. Operational Decision Packages were approved to potentially add 43 new staff positions, and organizational chart restructuring, including posting for a new Assistant Superintendent, was noted. The Facilities Director presented updates on the planned $13 million Lewellyn Gym Renovation and the $34 million Main Hall Renovation. The Human Resources Director reported strong recruitment metrics, exceeding state requirements for veteran and disability employment, while noting the critical need for more teachers due to student growth. The Title IX policy was amended to centralize the appeal process with the Superintendent. The IT department reported on various upgrades, including internet provider changes, disaster recovery implementation, and plans for videoconferencing infrastructure in key meeting spaces. The Board convened in closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters before returning to open session to certify the session.
Sep 4, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Visitors Agenda
The Board of Visitors meeting includes several key discussion points. These include the introduction of the new Chief Information Officer (CIO), a presentation on VDOE-approved Capital Planning Phase Proposals for a Mass Notification System Upgrade and Price Hall Independent Living Apartment Renovation. Reports will be given by the Interim Superintendent, Director of Finance, and Director of Human Resources, along with policy updates. Continuing business involves an overview of the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) Accreditation Process. The agenda also includes a closed session, a discussion of the December Quarterly Meeting date and time, and a public comment period. Additionally, there were discussions around IT initiatives, a mass communication update, Price Hall renovation, VSDB Admission Report, Outreach Services, Family Engagement Tracking, and Goals and Objectives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
