Classroom controversies are brewing as the Roanoke County school board pushes for new cell phone policies. With just a couple days left before school starts the time is ticking to make a decision.

During a special meeting on Thursday, the Roanoke County School Board voted to reverse the mask decision it made earlier in the week.

An unexpected work session vote Tuesday by the Roanoke County School Board to get rid of the school-wide mask mandate if and when Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin reverses the current public health order.

The school board voted parents can decide whether their students can be masked

With less than a week until Election Day, one group of races to keep an eye on is that for the open seats on the Roanoke County School Board.