Discussion held by state Department of Education planned for July 30.
JM to hold a ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ on schools and cellphones
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Learning Lane to be closed for two months for stormwater pipe repairs
The city will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 31 in the Lafayette Elementary School cafeteria to discuss the impact of the repairs.
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
City, UMW unveil on-campus stops for U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The five on-campus stops highlight local figures that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Youngkin orders school divisions to develop cellphone policies
Three school divisions in the Fredericksburg region have already developed policies, while Caroline and Spotsylvania counties are exploring the issue as well.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board to consider cell phone policy
The Spotsylvania School Board has directed staff to gather information about a cell phone policy for either this coming school year or the next year.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Governor appoints three new members to University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors
Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed three new members to the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors, each of whom will each serve four-year terms.
Fredericksburg School Board approves new cell phone policy
Students who violate the policy will be subject to discipline ranging from a warning to out-of-school suspension.
Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Stafford School Board selects superintendent search firm
JG Consulting to host community engagement events later this summer.
Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
Fredericksburg City school board adopts revised budget
Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget totals $59,129,452, with a Special Revenue (Grants) budget of $11,045,852 and a Capital Improvements Budget in the amount of $1,250,000.
Lights, camera, infraction: Automated school zone speed enforcement coming to Fredericksburg
Devices in zones outside Hugh Mercer Elementary and James Monroe High School could be operational before end of the year and generate $900,000 in annual revenue for city.
Spotsylvania hires Colonial Beach’s Mitchell as next superintendent
Mitchell comes to Spotsylvania after leading a division with two schools and 625 total students.
PHOTOS: Big mural at James Monroe High School nearly finished
It’s been nearly a year in the making.
Stafford supervisors delay permitting vote on new elementary school
Delay until August could pose issues ‘financially, logistically,’ with construction, according to county staff.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors delay elementary school funding vote
A school official told supervisors the delay will impact construction at the Brooke Point site by at least several months.
Fulmer named acting superintendent for Stafford County Schools
At special meeting, school board adjusts budget and establishes Deans of Students.
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