The York County School Board typically holds two meetings each month, a work session and a regular meeting. Additionally, the Board may also schedule special meetings, public forums, and public hearings. Agendas for work sessions and monthly business meetings are posted on BoardDocs at least three working days prior to each meeting date. Notice and agendas for special and closed meetings are posted at the same time notice is provided to members of the School Board.
Work Sessions
The School Board holds work sessions to engage in dialogue and discuss specific topics in greater depth and are typically less formal. Work sessions are open to the public but do not include a public comment section. Work sessions are held on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA unless otherwise noted.
Regular Meetings
Regular meetings are held to conduct the business of the schools, act on matters requiring Board approval, and recognize student, staff and community contributions to the school division. Regular meetings are open to the public and citizens wishing to address the Board may do so at these meetings. Persons who wish to address the Board are requested to sign up, in person, prior to the start of the Business portion of the meeting. Regular meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA unless otherwise noted.
Special Meetings
A special meeting may be convened to discuss and vote on one or more particular issue that cannot wait for the next regular meeting. It can include virtual meetings, closed sessions, student discipline hearings, and any added meetings that were not previously scheduled. Other special meetings include the annual meeting, the June meeting held off-site, and also any joint meeting or training sessions for Board members.
Public Forums and Hearings
The School Board schedules public forums hearings on specific topics such as boundaries, budget, and the Capital Improvement Program in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Forums and hearings may be scheduled to take place at a designated time within a regular or special meeting or as a separate event.
Public Participation at Board Meetings
Previous meeting agendas and minutes are available on BoardDocs. Agendas and minutes for School Board meetings prior to August 2011 are available by contacting the Clerk of the Board at 757-898-0310.
Meeting | Date | Location | Time | Agenda | Minutes |
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Special Meeting | July 23, 2020 | School Board Office | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Special Meeting | July 30, 2020 | School Board Office | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Meeting | August 24, 2020 | Virtual Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Work Session | September 14, 2020 | Virtual Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Meeting | September 28, 2020 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Work Session/Special Meeting | October 12, 2020 | School Board Office | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Meeting | October 26, 2020 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Work Session/Special Meeting | November 9, 2020 | School Board Office | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Meeting | November 23, 2020 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Work Session | December 1, 2020 | Virtual Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Work Session/Special Meeting | December 7, 2020 | School Board Office | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Meeting | December 14, 2020 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | Agenda | Minutes |
Special Meeting | January 11, 2021 | School Board Office | 5:30 p.m. | Agenda | |
Organizational Meeting | January 11, 2021 | School Board Office | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | |
Regular Meeting | January 25, 2021 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | Agenda | |
Work Session | February 8, 2021 | York Hall, East Room | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Regular Meeting | February 22, 2021 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Work Session | March 8, 2021 | York Hall, East Room | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Regular Meeting | March 22, 2021 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Regular Meeting | April 26, 2021 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Work Session | May 10, 2021 | York Hall, East Room | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Regular Meeting | May 24, 2021 | York Hall | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Work Session | June 7, 2021 | York Hall, East Room | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Special Meeting | June 14, 2021 | TBD | TBD |
Dates and times subject to change.