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Meeting Notice

The Goochland County School Board will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. (policy)/6:30 p.m. (business meeting) at the Goochland High School Auditorium, 3250-A River Road West, Goochland VA. The public is invited to attend. Masks are required. Please note this is a location change.

Members

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The School Board consists of five members each elected by our community to a four-year term. The School Board while responsible for the operation and progress of the school system, delegates authority for the division’s daily operation to the School Superintendent. The Goochland County School Board works as a team with a common goal, to ensure students and staff achieve personal excellence through a shared vision and mission, guided by Core Values, a strong Strategic Plan, and Equity Goals, all developed through collaboration of parents, staff, and community representatives.

The School Board meets in regular sessions at 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Goochland County Administration Building on the corner of Sandy Hook and River Road West, (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250) in Goochland.

The School Board Clerk is Diane Bennett (dbennett@glnd.k12.va.us), (804) 556-5601.

Ms. Sandra Barefoot-Reid
District 1

Other committees:
  • School Health Advisory Board
  • CTE Advisory Committee
  • Special Education Advisory Committee



  • 2636 Davis Mill Road
    Goochland, VA 23063
    (804) 457-4649
    sbarefootreid@glnd.k12.va.us

    Mr. William E. Quarles, Jr., Vice Chair
    District 2

    Other committees:
  • Facilities and Safety Committee
  • Gifted Advisory Committee
  • STEM Advisory Committee

  • 2671 Broad Street Road
    Gum Spring, VA 23065
    (804) 338-1748
    wquarles@glnd.k12.va.us
    Mrs. Karen R. Horn Chair
    District 3

    Other committees:
  • Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School
  • Advisory Committee for Equity in Education

  • P.O. Box 4
    Goochland, VA 23063
    (804) 241-5203
    khorn@glnd.k12.va.us
    Mr. C. Michael Newman
    District 4

    Other committees:
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Alternate
  • Facilities and Safety Committee
  • Goochland Education Foundation

  • 7211 Shenfield Avenue
    Glen Allen, VA 23059-6615
    (804) 909-4689
    mnewman@glnd.k12.va.us
    Mr. John D. Wright
    District 5

    Other committees:
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School

  • 104 Willway Drive
    Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
    (804) 615-4227
    jwright@glnd.k12.va.us

    Consult this meeting schedule for variations in this schedule, including special meetings.  Meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. Persons needing the services of an interpreter for the deaf are asked to make the request at least 72 hours in advance so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Please call the Office of Exceptional Services at (804) 556-5615.

    School Board policies and regulations are available on this website. Paper copies are also available from the Central Office.

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    • Division Crisis Plan for Flu Pandemic

    Goochland’s Vision and Mission

    Our vision: Inspiring and Preparing the next generation to make a positive impact.

    Our mission: To maximize the potential of every learner.

    Access our full Strategic Plan, Engage 20/26, on its own page.

    Core Values

    We believe our core values will help us direct everything we do, from budget planning, professional development, and learning in every one of our schools. Our values are a moral compass for decision making, and they define the character of our students, our employees, and our expectations for our community.

    • Excellence,
    • Creativity,
    • Courage,
    • Honor,
    • Optimism.

    In September 2014, the board began recognizing employees and students who were helping to make a positive impact on others within our division and our community. Called the ECCHO Award, this recognition celebrates those who have truly made one or more of our core values an important part of their lives as lifelong learners. Nominations may be made via our ECCHO Awards Page.

    School Division Goals

    Goal 1: To maximize each student’s potential in preparation for a successful life

    Goal 2: To create an engaging and responsive experience where everyone feels informed, included, valued, and empowered

    Goal 3: To enhance and support the instructional and learning needs of all students and staff

     

    Equity Goals

    In June 2020 the School Board approved three equity goals, aligned with its Equity Policy and Goal 2 of the division’s Engage 2026 Strategic Plan focused on creating an engaging and responsive experience where everyone feels informed, included, valued, and empowered. View Goochland County Public Schools resolution condemning racism and affirming the division’s commitment to an inclusive school environment for all for more information.

    GOAL ONE: Goochland County Public School will create a welcoming and inclusive physical environment that fosters a sense of belonging and safety for all students by celebrating and reflecting the diversity of the Goochland community we serve.

    GOAL TWO: Goochland County Public Schools will engage in ongoing education of its workforce on inclusion, equity, relationship-building, and cultural proficiency to assist faculties in examining implicit bias and microaggression in the daily experiences of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

    GOAL THREE: Goochland County Public Schools will proactively take steps to increase the availability of minority role models accessible to all of its students.

    The Goochland County School Board stands steadfast in its commitment to foster an inclusive educational environment where every student, teacher, support professional, parent, and community member is treated with dignity and respect.  The Board is committed to fighting for racial justice as well as human and civil rights for all.

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    Goochland County Public Schools was named the #1 school division in the Richmond metro-region by Niche.com!

    Goochland County Public Schools are located in central Virginia, mid-way between Charlottesville to our west and Richmond to the east. Our vision is inspiring and preparing the next generation to make a positive impact. Our mission is to maximize the potential of every learner. Our school board chairperson is John D. Wright. We serve just over 2600 students in a preK-12 program dedicated to academic excellence and career preparation needs for all students.

    Superintendent Jeremy Raley invites you to learn more about our school division through our website. If you are a parent of a student in grades 3-12, we invite you to join us within our Schoology learning management system and to connect with student grades and attendance using PowerSchool. Teachers this year will be using Schoology for blended learning, blogging, and to share curricular content. Students in grades 3-12 use Schoology to support blended learning.


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    Central Office (804) 556-5630
    Transportation Office (804) 556-5361

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    Statement about Harassment

    According to policy GBA/JFHA, the Goochland County Public Schools prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Any student or school personnel who believes he or she has been the victim of or has witnessed sexual harassment or harassment by a student, school personnel, or a third party should report the alleged incident to one of the compliance officers or to any school personnel.

    The following persons have been designated as the contact regarding compliance issues associated with this sexual harassment and harassment policy:

    • Dr. Andrew Armstrong
      Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations
      (804) 556-5605
    • Mrs. Demetra Harris
      Supervisor of Talent Services
      (804) 556-5603

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