The MCPS Grade Scale Review Committee was formed in the spring of 2009 at the request of Dr. Brenda M. Tanner, Superintendent of Schools.  The Committee came together as a response to parental concerns that the current grade scale in use in MCPS could result in unfair comparisons between the MCPS students and students in other districts who use what could be considered a less stringent scale.

The report is a summary of the findings of the grade scale committee. 
Grade Scale Review Committee Final Report

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the 2010-2011 calendar options.  We appreciate your interest and feedback.

The calendar was approved by the School Board on Monday, February 8, 2010.

On Monday evening, January 18, School Superintendent Brenda Tanner presented information to the School Board and to the Board of Supervisors regarding budget proposals for FY11.  Budget projections provided by the state are based on former Governor Kaine's proposed budget. 

Based on statements made by Governor McDonnell and information obtained in Richmond, it is likely that the $1 million plus reduction in state funds will increase substantially. 

Dr. Tanner has scheduled the following drop-in sessions for parents and community members to provide a forum for budget discussions.  The meetings will be held in the Board meeting room at 60 School Board Court.

Monday - January 25, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday - January 28, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

In addition to these meetings, the public is invited to attend the School Board's public hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, at Madison County High School.  The meeting will begin with a public hearing on the budget at 7:00 p.m. followed by a public hearing on the superintendent search at 8:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in contacting Senator Edd Houck & Delegate Ed Scott may do so at:

senatorhouck@comcast.net & DelEScott@house.virginia.gov

According to information received from the Department of Education, the school division is projected to lose approximately $1, 050,000 in state funds for the next fiscal year.   Dr. Brenda Tanner, Superintendent, shared an overview of the budget with School Board members and those in attendance at Monday night’s School Board meeting. The work that is currently being done to develop next year’s school budget is based upon Governor Kaine’s proposed budget released on December 18, 2009.  Changes are likely to occur as the result of the change in governor and/or the recommendations made by the General Assembly.  A joint meeting is scheduled between the School Board and the Board of Supervisors at 7:30 p.m., January 18, in the middle school library.  A public hearing on the school budget will be held on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The Madison County School Board announced today that Dr. Brenda M. Tanner will be retiring as Division Superintendent, effective June 30, 2010.  Dr. Tanner was appointed to her current position in 2004.

“Dr. Tanner has been an outstanding Superintendent,” said School Board Vice-Chairman Jim Nelson.  “Her professional leadership, commitment to children, and innovation have been huge assets to the Madison County School system.  We are very sorry to see her go,” said Nelson.

The School Board has begun the search for Dr. Tanner’s successor and plans to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, 2010.

December 16, 2009

A new addition to the website is the Superintendent's Blog.  The blog is designed to be an on-line journal to share insights about the work that is being done in our school division.  To see the blog go to the "Office of Superintendent" under the departments section of our website.