Dec 23, 2020

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by co-chairs of the VSBA Task Force on Students and Schools in Challenged Environments Rodney Jordan, School Board Member (Norfolk) and Dr. Mark Lineburg, Superintendent (Halifax). They discuss the work of the task force and the...

Dec 16, 2020

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Brad King, Attorney with Sands Anderson PC. Brad shares guidance for School Boards and Divisions who are considering mandating the COVID-19...

Nov 3, 2020

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam. Together they discuss the current k12 public education landscape among the pandemic. 

Sep 18, 2020

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Rodney Jordan, Norfolk School Board member, who was recently announced as the recipient of the 2020 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award. The Mays Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual...

Jun 16, 2020

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Michael Thornton, school finance expert and retired School Superintendent, who currently serves as the School Specialist with VACORP and also as a consultant with VSBA. Together they discuss budget and finances as they relate...