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Finance staff presented the upcoming July 1 renewals and the cost memo. Trustee Mister Rothermel raised concern that the district’s cyber risk limit—then $1 million—might be insufficient given rising cyber costs and potential forensic, notification and legal expenses after a breach. He cited a large payout in another district and asked whether higher coverage should be considered.

District staff reported they had already queried the insurer and could increase the per-occurrence cyber limit to $2 million. \"We could double it,\" the staff member said, and added the additional premium would be roughly $2,000 and was affordable within the current budget. The board amended the recommended action to reflect the higher limit and authorized an amount not to exceed $401,007.61 to cover the full renewal with the increased cyber line.

Trustee Rothermel moved the revised motion; the motion was seconded by Trustee Harris and passed by voice vote. Board members also asked about insurer-provided cybersecurity guidance; staff said the carrier circulates tips and one-page resources and that additional conversations with the insurer and IT staff would follow.

The board approved the amended procurement to VA Corp for insurance coverage at the adjusted amount; the meeting record shows the motion passed and the staff was authorized to proceed with the renewal to ensure coverage effective July 1.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winchester Public School Board Business Meeting 2025-06-24","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved renewal of property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance and authorized increasing the district's cyber coverage from $1 million to $2 million after a trustee requested higher limits; staff said the additional premium was about $2,000 and within budget.","taxTitle","WINCHESTER CITY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",58185,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189776,"Winchester plans weapons detectors at elementary schools; staff say tech worked at high school and middle campuses",283,3164000,3447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374&start=3164&end=3447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374/thumbnail_3164000.jpg","/articles/6189776/Virginia/Winchester-plans-weapons-detectors-at-elementary-schools-staff-say-tech-worked-at-high-school-and-middle-campuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189776-260a5448ec0417df6ef60b90725f54f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956641&Signature=E2kz3eIreCLcshZJVDFbTC7P01ev7QpgPkJaU0rRfLr1D-U5a2oywNHGE1ZMDYDyqLa8K2fIlWFUhlIacassNg89ZlYQi95s1DDrGh4V28VgoYQbp4X9S--fXBE1qWCH1tAk2-5F7duRpvhqDLyL4jmEj~P2jRQT8YXHXZFeCGP515O6xIYVYbFSaeHHOGVVjOs~WBgRKnO3W5bwONLcMxAV87pOQBa~9k2DpC6cFmqCeJe2ArXItU5AkiscjPWFtQgVqQmvC5d4LPeDptOcnKRfLhYPol1Pc7IRn7E1gydZu4PdymrXovznxlATjvofDhI7EH3SM1EW6Po3HMmGIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winchester Public Schools staff told trustees on June 23 they plan to expand weapons detectors to all elementary school buildings in late August as part of a phased safety rollout that already installed detectors at John Hanley High School and at the Daniel Morgan campus.

Presenting the plan, staff member Jen Buckley said the division used Cheyenne weapons detectors at the high school in August 2024 and at the Daniel Morgan campuses in January 2025 and believes the technology can be implemented in elementary schools within one year. \"We have had zero issues with them in terms of technology,\" Buckley said, but she noted the detectors weigh about 24 pounds and that Chromebooks and some common items (three-ring binders, large water bottles) trigger alarms. To address that, schools developed entry routines and staff-assisted screening; she said the biggest operational challenge was handing Chromebooks to staff while students pass through detectors but that routines quickly reduced delays.

Under the plan described to the board, elementary campuses would have two detectors at dual entry points (buses and car pool) and staff would move detectors to front offices after morning entry to screen visitors during the day. Buckley said most elementary sites have fewer students carrying devices home than the high school, which should reduce sensor triggers during morning entry.

Board members expressed concern and support. One trustee said it is \"scary\" to see detectors in elementary schools but argued the board's duty is to protect children when funding is available. Another trustee described a neighborhood incident involving a young child and a weapon as context for supporting additional precautions.

No formal board vote on the elementary rollout was recorded on June 23; Buckley said funding was available and asked for the board's support for full implementation in August. Staff said they will continue communications with families about items that trigger detectors and coordinate with transportation to avoid morning delays.

The record of the meeting is limited to the presentation and board discussion; specific vendor contracts, installation schedules and per-campus staffing plans were not presented in detail during the June 23 public meeting.","District staff proposed phase three of a weapons detector rollout to place dual detectors at elementary entrances in August; presenters said Cheyenne detectors were reliable in prior implementations but required process adjustments because Chromebooks and some items set off sensors.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189781,"Winchester presents early gains from 'Judges 9' ninth-grade program; attendance and on-track rates rise",807,2040000,2847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374&start=2040&end=2847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374/thumbnail_2040000.jpg","/articles/6189781/Virginia/Winchester-presents-early-gains-from-Judges-9-ninth-grade-program-attendance-and-on-track-rates-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189781-533c1ba72135fddde5ff424d9c58852f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956641&Signature=mk1IVICBagL8e8NgsMwC6cDkaTE4GdyY9gCSNIkU1RvPWYLRHiO11Mz9FklgKUHba3WJrCRw5ZVus9Ftxmtl-8jX7TwpsxTZUZTsH4jC7pK20m~0O0nUIge4Ell~txPPNNoYh7bckTUcboyil~dMr6hLCu2u0y14-9NB53A9JJIrTVTuKwStjMvPk98b7nhDe9B6hAoBGaPIm5nSYxwjU23QYrzLSdkSKrByA3gZ2iMQZShOxnaDW8Hw89LbRt83haZc~6yHulmonkhEujpNDgXSA41UEfJ6TXVfhBDTeSQE7Tscc1ypKaUq92Uxm2l-QDQNd18JEz8xmx5ta3BV3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winchester Public Schools staff told the school board June 23 that the inaugural year of the Judges 9 ninth-grade program produced measurable improvements in students’ progress toward graduation, discipline referrals and chronic absence, and outlined changes for the coming year.

Program leaders presented cohort comparisons showing a notable increase in students classified as \"on track\" from the 2027 cohort to the 2028 cohort after Judges 9 implementation. \"You can see a 14.8 percentage point difference from cohort 2027 to 2028,\" said Ms. Brathwaite, who opened the presentation and described the program’s timeline and goals. Ms. Spitzer, the ninth-grade dean and program coordinator, detailed belonging metrics and explained that students who finished the year on track reported a 74 percent sense of belonging versus 68 percent for off-track students.

Staff outlined several program features they say contributed to the gains: monthly OnTrack check-ins that reminded students about verified credits needed for graduation; targeted after-school remediation; redesigned common work spaces and lunchtime activities intended to increase social integration; and regular one-on-one meetings with administrators and counselors. Discipline referrals and chronic absence rates declined in the first year, with staff citing reductions in chronic absenteeism from 71% to 57% in key measures discussed during the presentation.

The presenters also described feedback and planned changes for year two. Students and families asked for more interaction with upperclassmen and more use of outdoor spaces. In response, staff plan to dismantle the house-team structure in favor of student-centric success teams, train about 35 rising tenth-grade mentors to work with freshmen beginning with orientation on July 29, and add a service-learning requirement to ninth grade so graduation requirements are addressed earlier. The team said the elimination of house teams came after staff review and scheduling concerns; the new approach will create focused meetings about individual students rather than whole-group house meetings.

Board members asked about staff workload and whether teachers had supported the change; Brathwaite and Spitzer said teachers contributed to planning and supported the move because it allows for more targeted meetings when students need support. The presenters said they will continue tracking the Judges 9 cohort through upper grades to assess long-term effects and will adjust subgroup interventions based on the year-one data.

The board did not take action on Judges 9 at the June 23 meeting; presenters thanked trustees for funding the pilot and for travel to visit other schools during program planning.","District staff reported measurable improvements in on-time progress, chronic absence reduction and belonging among ninth graders after the first year of the Judges 9 program; staff outlined adjustments for year two including dismantling house teams, mentoring and service-learning requirements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189786,"Students, coaches and families urge board to retain 'Hanley' name and sanction lacrosse",1351,591000,1942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374&start=591&end=1942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055106-eece79c545fa1b61f325aed57bb97374/thumbnail_591000.jpg","/articles/6189786/Virginia/Students-coaches-and-families-urge-board-to-retain-Hanley-name-and-sanction-lacrosse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189786-3e6d3f45b902a4210905823116bdef19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956641&Signature=CTc4ACms1~~~fkyGP8x~sowBwpVa4h8ErKcDx7kyyokQMAIub8NKxipbyxw9UAO8vTZUNfbusY~ZBY3qrHta7JB69cxJ0hvAzu44M7ukUy9wBJd~RiMuGh356b6TbusVlbuAWzj4qrRMuKCCL7WwTXRBLU01HLslkGeXYS8bOnR9f0Wr8mNp5KpCSb7enFqDH6TYEaOiBZJED8rvI-C0odLkUrDK8bj1OHNqFLyE4HAlZkGxYCsri8tGLnRyMxDbUtasiuwDituojWIRueKm1JRxrWJf2bB9wNad1s2DNnqFpY4~8ORPHSjKg66~kJPlxMhn62GRnsLYvCLDsSOq5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of students, coaches and parents urged the Winchester Public School Board on June 23 to preserve the Hanley name for the city’s lacrosse program and to adopt lacrosse as a sanctioned school sport in the division.

Speakers at the public comment portion said the Hanley program—largely funded by families and community fundraising—provides students with structure, community and college opportunities. \"Lacrosse is a big reason why I'm in Shenandoah right now doing what I love,\" said Hudson Phillips, a rising junior and former John Hanley player, adding that he recently earned a 3.75 semester GPA and credited the program for helping him succeed. \"If the name and image and likeness of Hanley is removed from this program, a lot of those opportunities ... won't be given to these kids,\" Phillips said.

The group described a long-standing, competitive program that draws students across Winchester and neighboring areas. Garrett Watkins, who identified himself as head coach for SVYL's Hanley-affiliated high school program, told the board that lacrosse teaches \"grit, determination, discipline\" and that many students who otherwise lack access to school sports find a place in the club. Several younger speakers, including Amelia Cooper and Samantha Enloe, described personal development and college aspirations tied to the team.

Supporters emphasized that the team funds equipment and travel through fundraising and that school contributions are minimal. \"We fund ourselves,\" several speakers said; one coach told the board that the program could be adopted into the school system with no immediate financial burden and with backing from SVYL (Shenandoah Valley Youth Lacrosse).

Board members did not respond in detail during the public comment period, following the board’s announced procedure that members generally do not reply during public comment. No motion to change team names or to formally sanction lacrosse appeared on the June 23 agenda; public comments about Hanley lacrosse were delivered during the public comment segment and will be part of the record for any future agenda items.

The public comment period included about 30 minutes of remarks on this topic; several speakers handed written materials to the board for review after the meeting and asked the board to consider formal adoption so students can gain the visibility and recruiting exposure that a sanctioned high school sport can provide.

Board staff and members who handled later agenda items acknowledged the comments but did not announce next steps on this topic at the meeting. The record is limited to speaker statements delivered during public comment; the board has not taken formal action on team names or on making lacrosse a sanctioned sport as of the June 23 meeting.","More than a dozen speakers, including students and coaches, told the Winchester Public School Board during public comment that Hanley lacrosse is an established, largely self-funded program that should keep its name and be adopted as a sanctioned school sport.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves property, casualty and workers' comp renewal; trustees authorize higher cyber coverage

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Winchester presents early gains from 'Judges 9' ninth-grade program; attendance and on-track rates rise

Students, coaches and families urge board to retain 'Hanley' name and sanction lacrosse