Upcoming Events
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October 27 - October 29, 2024
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January 05 - January 07, 2025
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We hope you were inspired, motivated, and empowered by our speakers and sessions. We appreciate all who made this event possible. For more, view our Resources and Recap page.
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Congratulations to this year's 8 Region Superintendents of the Year. Follow us on social media this month as we highlight these amazing leaders and join us in Roanoke for the VASS Spring Conference, where the 2024-2025 Virginia Superintendent of the Year will be revealed!
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OVERVIEW: On October 29-31, 2023, VASS members convened at the Richmond Marriott Downtown to hear from many great speakers. Highlighted speakers included State Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons, Political Analyst Bob Holsworth, and General Assembly Members Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi and Delegate Carrie Coyner.
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The 2023 VASS Fall Conference was packed with great presentations and helpful breakout sessions. View the folder of presentations here.
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ONE BIG IDEA: Superintendents Merv Daughtery (Chesterfield), Thomas Taylor (Stafford), and John Gordon (Suffolk) shared their “One Big Idea” during three powerful Ignite presentations that kicked off the conference.
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Getting to know you activities, led by Region III VASS Chair and Caroline County Superintendent Sarah Calveric, were a big hit.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION PANEL: Members of the Virginia Board of Education and the VASS Board of Directors discussed policies and issues that we need to address.
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IT’S A REGION THING! Regional discussions, led by VASS Legislative Liaison Tom Smith, are one of the VASS conference highlights.
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PARTNERS IN SUCCESS: VASS is fortunate to have the support of more than 90 businesses whose financial contributions help ensure our events are successful (and delicious!), from breakfast, to dinner, and everything in between. Thank you to our partners for your dedication to VASS and the superintendents of Virginia. View our partner videos here.
News and Announcements
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Louisa County Superintendent Named Virginia Superintendent of the Year
Nearly 400 attendees were present to celebrate the announcement of this year’s Virginia Superintendent of the Year, Mr. Doug Straley.
Mr. Straley, Superintendent of Louisa County Public Schools, was presented with the award during the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Awards Luncheon today, Monday, April 22, in Roanoke. VASS officers and presidents of several major state education organizations participated in the selection process.
“Doug's recent honor as Virginia Superintendent of the Year truly reflects his outstanding leadership,” says VASS President and Brunswick County Superintendent Kristy Somerville-Midgette. “From my perspective, his innovative methods and genuine connection with the Louisa County Public Schools community have always been inspiring. Doug's relentless advocacy for every student's needs and his servant leadership have left a lasting impression on me and many others. His innovative approach has brought about positive changes across our state. Doug's commitment to improving our educational system is both admirable and deeply personal.”
VASS Officers for the 2024-2025 Year
VASS is pleased to announce the appointment of our new VASS President for the 2024-2025 year: Dr. Keith Perrigan. Dr. Perrigan was unanimously selected by the VASS Board and membership during the annual meeting at the Spring Conference. He has served as VASS President Elect and VASS Secretary/Treasurer for the past two years. Dr. Perrigan is the superintendent in Washington County.
VASS 2023-24 Legislative Priorities
While the past few years have challenged school divisions in Virginia as perhaps no other time in recent memory, we have seen our school divisions and schools rise to the occasion. We acknowledge and are appreciative of the significant financial support provided to schools from local, state and federal governments. Thus, as we endeavor to set the VASS 2023-24 Legislative Platform, there are several items in terms of actions involving state government that will have a direct impact on K12 education in Virginia. On Monday, October 30, 2023, the VASS Membership voted to approve these 2023-2024 VASS Legislative Prioroties.
VASS Announces New Financial Wellness Benefit for Superintendent Members
Your financial well-being is essential to your ability to confidently perform your duties as a Superintendent and to help maintain a high-quality life. To that end, VASS members are now eligible for a variety of important financial planning services at reduced rates, including two complimentary hours of financial consultation paid by VASS through a special arrangement with VASS Partner TCG, a HUB International Company (TCG). This benefit is only available to VASS members and those who are named a Superintendent!
VSBA, VASS Joint Statement on Release of JLARC K-12 Funding Study
July 10, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Gina G. Patterson, VSBA Executive Director, gina@vsba.org
Dr. Scott Brabrand, VASS Executive Director, s.brabrand@vassonline.orgThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission released its report on Virginia’s K-12 Public Education Funding Formula today at a commission meeting in Richmond. This study was a directive passed in the 2021 session of the Virginia General Assembly which asked the commission to provide an accurate assessment of the costs to implement the Standards of Quality.
VASS Senior Coaches for 2023-2024
VASS staff is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Harper and Dr. Jared Cotton have been selected to serve as VASS Senior Coaches for the 2023-2024 school year.
We congratulate Lori and Jared as they serve in this new role for VASS!