An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
Board votes 5-2 not to pursue a third-party investigation into incident that led to the August conviction of a behavioral interventionist for striking a kindergarten student with a shoe.
Newly hired superintendent encouraged compromise as board members and public speakers accused two representatives of attempting to sabotage school system.
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Former Massaponax basketball standout Aaron McFarland introduced as Panthers boys’ head coach.
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
School board continues to explore drug testing; also approved new policies on the code of conduct, libraries and instructional materials.
Battlefield District representative Nicole Cole’s trial date in alleged assault of fellow board member Lisa Phelps set for July 1.
Board also questioned Lisa Phelps and April Gillespie about not signing a confidentiality agreement related to superintendent search.
Nicole Cole vehemently denies the allegations related to the charge brought forth by Lisa Phelps.
In other pressing business, the board discusses furries and ‘porn books.’
Board instead votes to ask each member to come up with something they can do better to help the public body become functional.
Meeting concludes prematurely — again — after board members can’t adhere to agenda.
Board also approved a final fiscal year 2025 budget during a contentious Thursday night meeting.
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
Board accuses Lee Hill District representative of several ethics violations. Phelps calls reprimand “disgraceful act of retribution.”
Guempel says his role is to support the school division as it searches for a full-time superintendent.
While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
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