New policy requiring pre-approval for conference and other opportunities passes 4-2 — but not without some crosstalk.
City school board debate over professional development policy is a real trip
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King George superintendent hopes rebuilt vocational center will ease overcrowding
School board is exploring renovation of 57-year-old building — or demolishing it and building a new job training center.
On the Agenda, July 7-11
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
LISTEN: Adopt-a-student backpack campaign in Stafford
Nikki Jackson with Stafford County Schools talks about the Empower Pack Project where the community shops for students based on school, grade level and individual preferences.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
An appetite for teaching: Area educators recognized at Chamber of Commerce brunch
The chamber presented 27 awards in eight categories to local teachers.
Ye of ‘little faith:’ Caroline supervisor casts doubt on his board’s promise to build new school
Board voted 4-1 to agree to an MOU with the school board to renovate two elementary schools and allow trailers at one of them, but a new school wasn’t mentioned in the draft.
Stafford school division participates in Summer Food Service Program
Meals will be offered to all children without charge at several sites throughout county.
‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.
City schools celebrate ‘incredible’ progress in special education
SOL test performance sags at James Monroe High School, ticks up at Walker-Grant Middle School.
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
Judge orders Spotsylvania School Board, former superintendent to negotiate settlement
In another Spotsylvania County Public Schools legal matter, a judge ordered school board member Nicole Cole’s attorney to pay attorney fees for two fellow board members that she is suing.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
LISTEN: Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson
Friday night Gala at the Fredericksburg Convention Center honors her eight years in the region and her upcoming retirement.
At Massaponax, Koch leaves a sound legacy of banding together
The only marching band director in Massaponax High School’s history is retiring after 27 years at the school and 33 in Spotsylvania County.
Stafford supervisors raise meals tax to fund raises for school employees
The board also voted, 6-1, to have the county Planning Commission examine data center regulations.
Caroline superintendent honored by University of Richmond; delivers commencement address
Sarah Calveric delivered the keynote address at the May 10 School of Professional and Continuing Studies commencement. Prior to the ceremony, she was presented with the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award.
Walker-Grant Middle School receives $5,000 grant for library
Award will go toward refreshing library’s collection of books, graphic novels and other titles.
Fredericksburg City Council nearing finish line on ‘half-marathon’ budget season
Councilors also agree to shift $200,000 from school capital projects to operating fund for upcoming fiscal year.
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