Board voted 3-2 to continue advertising the executive director of middle schools position.
Executive decision: Mitchell ‘baffled’ by Spotsylvania School Board members’ attempt to shelve director position
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‘Kids took a stand and it was peaceful:’ Spotsylvania superintendent stands by division’s handling of student-led ICE protests
Clint Mitchell said a policy on handling protests will be developed and put in place for the 2026-27 school year.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
Spotsylvania school system strives to ‘educate the whole child’ with budget proposal
The school division’s proposed budget calls for a $55.4 million increase from fiscal year 2026.
Spotsylvania School Board authorizes Mitchell’s work outside the division
Board also re-elected Megan Jackson as chair and Belen Rodas as vice chair.
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
Spotsylvania adding weapons detection systems to all seven middle schools
During Monday meeting, the Spotsylvania NAACP presented an award to Superintendent Clint Mitchell commending him for the way he handled an inquiry about his immigration status, credentials.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
Raising the bar? Spotsylvania schools seeking five full-time legal positions
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
No ‘chump change:’ Spotsylvania school officials discuss hefty Capital Improvement Plan
Division is anticipating the need to build a new elementary school and high school in the next five years.
Loss of water forces closure of Massaponax High School
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said he’s hopeful the school will reopen Thursday.
Speakers blast Spotsylvania school division for handling of child sex abuse case
At least one victim’s family is preparing to file a lawsuit against the school division for its handling of the case.
Former Spotsylvania bus aide pleads guilty to 13 sexual assault offenses
Miguel Velasquez Velasco will face over 200 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 21.
Evolv-ing security measures: Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to high school stadiums
Increased safety measures announced shortly after a shooting involving county teens earlier this week.
With memorial to Spotsylvania students nearly complete, board member questions underlying policy
School board member Lorita Daniels requested the policy regulating the memorial park be revisited.
Spotsylvania County middle school CTE teachers feted at the state level
The school board recognized Christine Culberson of Battlefield Middle School and Edie Brooks of Post Oak Middle for their achievements during a meeting Monday night.
Faculty’s passion invigorates Mitchell entering second-year as Spotsylvania schools chief
Superintendent highlighted increase in funding, lower employee turnover and the division’s new strategic plan during convocation to kick off the upcoming school year.
All Spotsylvania students now eligible for free breakfast and lunch
Change will take effect for the upcoming school year.
Spotsylvania schools get ‘progressive’ in enforcing employee discipline
Other policy approvals concern handling of third-party complaints and addition of a student representative to the board.
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