The episode discusses the March 2026 Collective Bargaining Report with insights from key educational leaders in Virginia.
In this episode, Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Task Force on Collective Bargaining Chair Kathleen Beane, Superintendent Dr. Royal Gurley, and School Board Attorney Wade Anderson to discuss the newly released March 2026 Collective Bargaining Report. The conversation explores the report's purpose, key recommendations, governance and legal considerations, operational impacts for school divisions, and practical lessons for school boards across Virginia.