Email from board chair Megan Jackson noted that the body will follow policy that allows law enforcement to remove speakers from building.
Spotsy school board chair issues ‘first warning’ about decorum during public comment
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Spotsylvania adopts school budget; waiting on state to ‘get its act together’
Local transfer of $170.8 million represents division’s largest-ever year-over-year increase from board of supervisors.
HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.
Mitchell to Spotsylvania parents: ‘Hold yourself accountable’ after gun incidents
Superintendent addressed last week’s gun discharge at Lee Hill Elementary School and a shooting involving current and former Spotsylvania students that happened the following day.
‘I hope we have more of that’: Spotsylvania School Board and supervisors share amicable dialogue
Supervisors approved an $840.6 million Capital Improvement Plan over the next five years with $228.4 million going to the school division.
‘A whole mess’: Jackson navigates Spotsylvania School Board meeting without a quorum
Vice Chair Belen Rodas rushed to meeting from airport to give the board the required four present members.
Spotsylvania school officials: County must adapt to ‘fundamentally changing’ demographics
The district is educating more English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students than in 2014-15, officials said.
Phelps and Gillespie claim no malice in Cole prosecution; request dismissal of lawsuit
Spotsylvania County School Board member Nicole Cole is suing her fellow board members for $1 million, alleging malicious prosecution.
Mitchell: County administrator’s proposed budget a ‘win’ for Spotsylvania schools
Ed Petrovich proposed a total budget increase of $131.3 million without raising the real estate tax rate.
Judge declines to dismiss Taylor’s lawsuit against Spotsylvania School Board
A pretrial hearing for former superintendent’s wrongful termination suit is set for May 21.
Spotsylvania schools budget scraps additional central office positions, provides pay increase for ITAs
School board unanimously approved fiscal year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
‘A shield around me’: After enduring attacks, Spotsylvania’s Mitchell receives support from Black community
Mitchell: It’s been a ‘lonely’ journey as the first Black superintendent of Spotsylvania County.
Spotsylvania residents seek end to ‘vicious cycle’ of underfunded schools
Board member Lisa Phelps also expressed concern about salary proposals for central office positions.
Mitchell takes ‘non-adversarial’ approach to gain traction with the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
First-year superintendent proposes tackling a $46.6 million budget gap over the next three years, rather than all at once.
Spotsylvania School Board hopes Jackson is ‘breath of fresh air’ as new chair
Belen Rodas of the Chancellor District was elected vice chair Monday night.
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.
‘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.
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.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
Mitchell hopes training will help Spotsylvania School Board to play by the rules
Work session held Monday night focused on proper board governance.
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