Key Insights
Here are some of the insights for the Albemarle County public school news for the month of May. Below are key takeaways from the School Board’s regular work session on May 22, 2025. Please note: This summary includes highlights only and does not reflect all actions or discussions. You can view the full agenda in ElectronicSchoolBoard (ESB).
Due to technical difficulties, the livestream was unavailable for much of the meeting and became operational partway into the work session. A partial recording is available on the ACPS YouTube channel.
Coming Up
The School Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the County Office building on McIntire Road.
Recognition of Retirees
The School Board honored 48 employees retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year during a special recognition ceremony. Each retiree was acknowledged for their dedication and years of service to Albemarle County Public Schools.
Due to technical difficulties, the ceremony was not captured in the meeting’s video recording. However, a celebratory slideshow featuring the names and roles of this year’s retirees was shared during the event.
Student Senate
The Board heard from Dr. Eric Irizarry, Director of Equity, Family, School & Community Relations; Amber Roberts, Curriculum Coordinator for Work & Community-Based Learning; and Dr. Russell Carlock, Educational Equity Data Scientist, along with members of the ACPS Student Senate. Together, they shared the progress and impact of this student-led leadership initiative. This initiative unifies existing student voice efforts across the division, forming them into a cohesive body. They are focused on advising school policy, promoting equity, and developing leadership—particularly among students from historically marginalized groups…