Governor Glenn Youngkin was sworn in on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He signed eleven executive actions, two of which are related to education. Lynchburg City Schools is in receipt of Executive Order Number One: Ending the Use of Inherently Divisive Concepts, Including Critical Race Theory, And Restoring Excellence in K-12 Public Education in the Commonwealth effective upon signing; and Executive Order Number Two and Order of Public Health Emergency One: Reaffirming the Rights of Parents in the Upbringing, Education, and Care of Their Children effective Monday, January 24, 2022.
We are reviewing this information along with our current policies and practices and, in collaboration with our School Board, will make modifications and adjustments as required. School is not in session on Monday, January 17, 2022. Weather permitting, we will reconvene on Tuesday and another communication will be sent on Tuesday evening.
We will continue communicating with our community on a regular basis to keep you informed and updated.