You are certainly aware of the VASSP Board of Directors and their role in guiding and directing your Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals. The full Board of Directors meets several times during the year, including during the summer conference and members also serve on sub-committees during the year for the Board. Some Board members have served concurrently …
January 2013 archive
Jan 09
VASSP President to Serve on Governor’s Task Force
Governor Bob McDonnell announced on January 9th the membership of his newly-created Task Force of School and Campus Safety. The membership includes educators, public safety experts, local leaders, mental health practitioners, legislators, parents, and students. The group will review school safety, including established policies and procedures, crisis and emergency management plans, threat assessment protocols, as …
Jan 07
Virginia High School Band Performs at BCS Championship Game
Every so often, our students, both middle level and high school in Virginia receive special attention for all of their efforts, practice and study in order to achieve a goal. Usually, we associate exceptional awards in specialized academic areas and athletics. This time, one high school in Virginia is receiving a national recognition opportunity and exposure due to …
Jan 04
Upcoming Bills To Watch In the General Assembly
Early filings of education bills reveal members’ inclination to continue to introduce unfunded mandates, more “Tebo” bills and bills related to testing and graduation and school calendar – with expectation of many more education bills to follow, such as those related to firearms, choice, charter schools, discipline, etc. Stay in tune and in touch and …
Jan 03
Governor McDonnell’s Education Reform Issues
Governor McDonnell Rolls Out Additional K-12 Education Reform Agenda Initiatives – Focus on Innovation and Accountability by Supporting Teacher Innovation and Staffing, Reforms to School Report Cards, and Promotes Student Achievement – GOOCHLAND – Surrounded by teachers, educators, legislators, students, parents and representatives from some leading education organizations, Governor Bob McDonnell today rolled out additional …
Jan 03
Virginia Administrators Discuss School Safety and Security
The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP), the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) and the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) appreciate Governor McDonnell’s effort to begin a dialogue that focuses on school safety and areas for improvement in security in light of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. All principals …
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