Students First, Always
PARENT, EDUCATOR, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
Arben was first elected to the Loudoun County School Board in 2023 to keep the focus on student achievement, represent the unique needs of the Sterling District, and help LCPS push the boundaries of what we thought was possible for our children’s education.
He has since been a vocal advocate for putting students first, always. Since his first election, Arben has fought to be a voice for Sterling schools; from advocating for the expansion of special programs to Eastern Loudoun, to providing free after school programing, increasing Title I school support and staffing, including raising teacher pay.
Now he’s running for re-election to advance our progress towards expanding learning opportunities for our students, empowering teachers, and strengthening our schools. But he can’t do it without your support.
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DELIVERING FOR STERLING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Since being elected to the Loudoun County School Board in 2023, I have kept my focus where it belongs: on students. Together with my colleagues, I have:
- Expanded supports for Title I schools and created more flexible staffing models.
- Launched a free after-school program pilot at five Sterling elementary schools, including enrichment and transportation.
- Secured the expansion of the International Baccalaureate program to Park View High School.
- Strengthened Career and Technical Education programs, advocating for a long-term vision so students graduate workforce-ready.
- Established the Performance Monitoring Committee to keep the board accountable for student achievement.
- Advocated for new student supports, including the Recovery School, Transition Center, and Sterling Welcome Center.
- Protected our schools and neighborhoods, being a strong voice against unmitigated cell towers and power lines near schools.
I’m also proud to have supported significant pay increases for teachers and staff; nearly 6% in FY25 with $2,000 targeted bonuses, followed by an average 6.5% increase in FY26 with cost-of-living adjustments, scale adjustments, and retention bonuses. At the same time, we’ve kept our budget focused where learning happens: 94% of LCPS staff are school-based or school-facing.
Academic Excellence
Championing Educators
Equity and Inclusion
Trust and Transparency
Community Engagement
Improving Sterling Schools
Wellness and Mental Health
One LCPS and The Sterling District
Innovation In STEAM
Who is Arben Istrefi?
I am first-generation American. My parents immigrated to the United States in their late teens. My wife and I, with our three-year-old son, moved to Loudoun County for the same reasons many families move to our area: Excellent Schools and Diverse Community. As a parent and product of the public school system, I am deeply committed to public education and believe that every student is deserving of an outstanding education regardless of what school or neighborhood they are in, their economic or social barriers, or individual life circumstances.
