Lynchburg Schools Log 3,433 Discipline Incidents
The district's monthly report to the school board shows discipline incidents rising year over year while chronic absenteeism improves.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Lynchburg City Schools recorded 3,433 disciplinary incidents this school year, up from 2,917 at the same point last year, an increase of 516. The district presented its monthly chronic absenteeism and discipline report at the November 10 school board meeting.
Why it matters
The rise in discipline incidents runs alongside improving attendance, giving families and educators in Lynchburg a clearer picture of how classroom behavior is trending. Tracking these figures monthly lets the district and school board judge whether current interventions are working.
The district's monthly report counts 3,433 disciplinary incidents against 2,917 at the same point last year, a rise of 516. Failure to respond led the categories at 705 incidents, followed by refusal to comply at 364 and cell phone-related issues at 317.
The players
Lynchburg City Schools
Lynchburg City Schools is the public school district serving the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, and is responsible for student attendance and discipline policy.
Lynchburg City School Board
The Lynchburg City School Board is the elected body that oversees the district's policies and receives its monthly attendance and discipline reports.
The details
Interfering with learning accounted for 314 incidents, and shoving, pushing, striking and biting accounted for 193. Daryl Connor said he expects discipline numbers could decrease if the district continues its current efforts.
Timeline
2025: Prior-year comparison period for discipline incident counts.
November 10, 2026: Lynchburg City School Board meeting where the report was presented.
November 12, 2026: Report coverage published by WSET.
Seasonal Patterns
The district's monthly report follows the same chronic absenteeism tracking Virginia uses for school accountability, but it adds discipline counts that show attendance improving while incidents climb. That split trend marks a departure from attendance and behavior moving together.
Parents of Lynchburg students should expect continued monthly updates on discipline and attendance at school board meetings. Families whose children miss class or face discipline can use these reports to track how their schools are performing.
The takeaway
Attendance gains do not automatically mean fewer classroom disruptions, so families should watch both measures together. Asking the school about its plans for behavior incidents can help parents stay informed.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Secondary Education in Lynchburg.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSET.
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