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The Harrisonburg City School Board hit pause on the superintendent's budget, sparking heated debates over essential pay raises for instructional assistants.

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School board defers vote on superintendent's budget amid push for bigger raises for instructional assistants
On May 5 the Harrisonburg City School Board declined to finalize the superintendent's recommended budget, withdrawing a motion after members pressed for a larger pay increase for instructional assistants and said they would revisit the proposal at a work session.
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May 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Harrisonburg City Schools just scored over $1 million to lead a transformative statewide math initiative, aiming to elevate classroom practices across Virginia!

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Harrisonburg to lead Virginia math consortium after state awards seven-figure grant
Math coordinator Brian Nussbaum told the board Harrisonburg will lead VA-admin, a statewide mathematics consortium funded with more than $1 million aimed at improving instructional integrity and teacher leadership across divisions.
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May 7, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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The Harrisonburg City School Board just unveiled a powerful legislative program aimed at enhancing cooperation with health facilities and tackling urgent funding issues.

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Harrisonburg school board approves 2026 legislative program, stressing cooperation with residential health facilities and concerns about rapid accountability
The board approved a legislative pamphlet and formal program to carry to Richmond that highlights cooperation with residential health facilities, asks for more lead time on accountability changes and cut scores, and lists priorities and policy positions the district will champion.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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The Harrisonburg City School Board's recent meeting unveiled exciting plans for budget transparency and innovative programs aimed at boosting student success!

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Harrisonburg School Board Reviews Policies Including School Attendance Areas and Safety Measures
The board approved multiple policy revisions focused on school governance and student safety.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM