By jcurious in Loudoun County Schools — 17 Mar 2025

Loudoun County Schools: 03-18-2025 Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

🕒 00:00:44 Finance and Operations Committee Meeting: The committee discussed various financial and operational matters, including policy revisions and facility maintenance issues.
🕒 00:02:10 Revision of Policy 4020 Student Fees and Charges: The committee reviewed updates to the policy regarding student fees, including the elimination of CTE fees and changes to meal charges.
🕒 00:07:47 RFP for Geotechnical and Construction Testing Services: The committee considered a contract renewal for geotechnical and construction testing services.
🕒 00:12:18 RFP for Architectural Engineering Services: The committee discussed a new contract for architectural engineering services for miscellaneous projects.
🕒 00:15:34 Revision of Policy 6130 Unpaid Meal Debt: The committee reviewed policy changes related to unpaid meal debt, including communication with parents and debt collection procedures.
🕒 00:23:32 Request to Name the J. L. Simpson Middle School Auditorium: The committee considered a proposal to name the auditorium after Beth Packett, a retired teacher.
🕒 00:32:22 Fourth Amendment Lease for 741 Miller Drive: The committee discussed a lease renewal for a warehouse and office space.
🕒 00:37:22 Guilford Elementary School Facility Issues: The committee addressed concerns about facility maintenance and repairs at Guilford Elementary School.

✅ Vote Passed: The committee approved the minutes from the March 4th meeting with a unanimous vote.
✅ Vote Passed: The committee approved the revision of Policy 4020 Student Fees and Charges with a unanimous vote.
✅ Consent Agenda: The committee agreed to place the RFP for Geotechnical and Construction Testing Services on the consent agenda for the next meeting.
✅ Action Item: The committee decided to move the RFP for Architectural Engineering Services to an action item for the next meeting.
✅ Consent Agenda: The committee agreed to place the Revision of Policy 6130 Unpaid Meal Debt on the consent agenda for the next meeting.

🗣️ "We need to ensure that our policies are fair and equitable for all students." – Chair Arbona Streffi
🗣️ "I'm concerned about the potential consequences of naming a building after an individual, especially if they are still alive." – Ms. Griffiths
🗣️ "We need to prioritize the maintenance and repair of our facilities to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students." – Chair Arbona Streffi

📌 Provide Additional Information: Staff will provide more information on the social media checks conducted for the naming proposal, including the parameters used and the vendor employed.
📌 Review Facility Condition Assessment: Staff will review the facility condition assessment for Guilford Elementary School and provide an update on the planned maintenance and repairs.
📌 Improve Communication: The committee discussed the need to improve communication between school staff and facilities management to ensure that maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.

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