At Region III breakfast, school officials presented their legislative agenda to local delegation of state legislators.
Area school divisions seek changes to new VDOE standards
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Access denied: Spotsylvania School Board votes against allowing board member to participate in work session remotely
Lee Hill District representative Lisa Phelps made the request to the board’s clerk; policy requires the chair be notified directly.
Spotsylvania schools hoping to create a ‘shared vision’ for division
School board recently heard from a consulting firm detailing the steps to developing a five-year strategic plan.
Cool on industrial use: Caroline lowers Rappahannock River withdrawal request
County now seeks a maximum withdrawal of 9 million gallons a day from the river instead of 13.9 million.
‘This stuff affects people’s lives’: Cole suing fellow board members after ‘fictitious’ assault charge
Lisa Phelps declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing a lack of information. April Gillespie stands by testimony that supported Phelps’ assault charge against Cole.
Spotsylvania and Caroline supervisors approve joint resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%. Â
Spotsylvania school officials: racist threats will not be tolerated
Division emailed parents and guardians Tuesday evening informing them of threatening messages being sent to Black students.
Stuart’s mission to restrict data centers impacting Caroline water project
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.
Fifteen Spotsylvania schools would miss the mark based on new VDOE guidelines
Based on new accountability framework, nine county schools would be considered ‘Off Track’ and six would be listed under ‘Needs Intensive Support.’
King George voters support bond referendum for new elementary school
Bowling Green elects new mayor and four town council members; Port Royal elects town council.
King George officials contend they’re ‘giving the voters a say’ on adding new school
A bond referendum on the ballot in King George asks if residents support building a new $57 million preK-5 elementary school.
Press pause: DEQ suspends permit process for Caroline County’s Rappahannock River withdrawal
Department of Environmental Quality officials request additional information before moving forward with the permit process.
Spotsylvania school officials: ‘budgetary gaps’ greatly impacting operations
Board, division grappling with effects of a nearly $50 million budget shortfall.
‘By the grace of God’: Caesar back on the court after shocking incident
Fredericksburg Christian School basketball standout suffered cardiac arrest during a game last winter.
The Summit reaches Gordon Road: Spotsylvania supervisors approve relocation of private school
Supervisors also tabled a vote on the Andora Oaks subdivision until Nov. 12, approved tax relief for seniors and discussed fine amounts for speeders in school zones.
Bushrod taking ‘phased approach’ to Ralph Bunche renovation
The former NFL offensive lineman’s first step in restoring the school for Black students during segregation is to overhaul an onsite auxiliary building.
Former Caroline basketball coach’s dismissal leaves him and supporters seeking answers
Eddie Freeman was fired after a student and fellow teacher alleged he made inappropriate comments.
A right to be heard? Muted mic causes friction at Spotsylvania School Board meeting
Routine personnel packet initially denied as board wrestles with properly vetting new hires in light of recent incidents.
Breaking: Spotsylvania deputy cleared of wrongdoing in shooting death of former Marine
A special prosecutor ruled that Lt. Daniel Harris of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was justified in killing Kenny Carr because he was pointing a gun at his wife.
Partnership aimed at creating affordable housing for Caroline teachers, first responders
Caroline County Public Schools, Habitat of Caroline and Central Virginia Housing established the Teach, Respond and Thrive Housing Initiative.
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