Prince William County Public Schools, VA

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee will meet in open session to approve the closed session agenda, then enter closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice, as permitted by Virginia Code. After closed session, the committee will certify the closed session and vote on any action items. No public testimony or substantive open-session business is scheduled.

• Approval of the closed session agenda
• Motion to enter closed session to discuss student disciplinary records (Va. Code § 2.2-3711 (A)(2) and (8))
• Closed session certification resolution
• Approval of closed session consent agenda items

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session and approved all action items on its agenda. The committee approved the hearing officer's decisions to long-term suspend three students and reassign them to alternative programs, with one modification. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student MS26-299 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student MS26-318 to Computer-Based Instruction program, modified to require a different nontraditional program before return to traditional school (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS26-323 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved closed session consent agenda item as presented (3-0)
• Approved closed session agenda and motion to enter closed session (3-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia Code (3-0)

Work Session

The Prince William County School Board is holding a work session primarily to conduct the Superintendent's annual performance evaluation in closed session, along with evaluations of Division Counsel and the Ombuds. The board will also consider appointments and releases of specific employees and potential amendments to employment agreements. No citizen comment time is scheduled.

• Approval of Superintendent's 2025-26 evaluation and possible contract amendment
• Approval of Division Counsel's 2025-26 evaluation and contract amendment
• Approval of Ombuds evaluation and 2026-27 goal setting
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees
• Motion to enter closed session for personnel matters

The School Board held a work session primarily to conduct the Superintendent's annual performance evaluation. During the meeting, the Board entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and employment agreements. All items discussed in the closed session were subsequently approved by the Board.

• Approved closed session agenda (8-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and Superintendent evaluation (8-0)
• Certified closed session proceedings (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved Division Counsel's 2025-26 evaluation and agreement amendment (8-0)
• Approved Ombuds' 2025-26 evaluation and 2026-27 goals (8-0)
• Approved Superintendent's 2025-26 evaluation and agreement amendment (8-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will consider awarding a contract for the Woodbridge Middle School renovation and approving a school meal price increase. The board also will vote on FY 2027 tuition rates, renew the lobbyist contract for James Council, and discuss an amendment to the collective bargaining resolution. A closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters precedes the open meeting.

• Contract Award - Woodbridge Middle School Renovation (S-BB-26613)
• School Meal Price Increase
• Renewal of Contract for PWCS Lobbyist, James Council, Esq.
• Proposed FY 2027 Annual Tuition Rates and Fees
• Amendment to Collective Bargaining Resolution

The School Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering federal grant applications, contract awards for playground equipment and the Woodbridge Middle School renovation, and preschool curriculum adoption. The Board also renewed the contract for lobbyist James Council, Esq. and approved employee appointments and releases.

• Approved renewal of annual retainer for lobbyist James Council, Esq. (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved contract award for Woodbridge Middle School Renovation (8-0)
• Approved contract award for playground and outdoor fitness equipment to Kompan, Inc., PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., and Playcraft Systems LLC (8-0)
• Approved proposed FY 2027 annual tuition rates and fees (8-0)
• Approved school meal price increase (8-0)
• Approved preschool curriculum adoption and purchase (8-0)
• Authorized submission of 2026-27 Head Start Continuation Grant (8-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to review student disciplinary appeals in closed session. The committee decided on the reassignment of two students to a nontraditional school.

• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-251 to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-278 to Independence Nontraditional School

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee entered closed session to review student disciplinary matters. Upon reconvening, the committee approved the reassignment of students MS26-251 and MS26-278 to Independence Nontraditional School. Both decisions include conditions for return to a traditional school after a 90-day review. The committee certified the closed session and adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-251 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-278 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Certified closed session proceedings (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 p.m. (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board voted to uphold the dismissal of employee T26-003 and approved appointments and releases. The board also discussed the proposed 2026-27 Code of Behavior, updates to grading and assessment procedures, and the naming of a new elementary school in the Woodbridge area. An amendment to the Collective Bargaining Resolution was considered.

• Upheld dismissal of Employee T26-003 in grievance appeal
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
• Discussed proposed 2026-27 Code of Behavior
• Discussed naming of Woodbridge Area Elementary School
• Considered amendment to Collective Bargaining Resolution

The School Board approved the proposed 2026-27 Code of Behavior and various closed session items including employee appointments and a dismissal appeal. The board also adopted a consent agenda containing a resolution for Security Resident Program Dwellings and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved employee appointments and releases in closed session (7-0)
• Upheld dismissal of Employee T26-003 in closed session (7-0)
• Approved legal counsel's recommendations in closed session (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Security Resident Program Dwellings resolution (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2026 Disciplinary Committee minutes via consent (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2026 School Board meeting minutes via consent (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Code of Behavior (6-1)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to review parent appeals regarding student reassignments. The committee voted to uphold the decisions to move three students to nontraditional educational settings.

• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-240 to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-204 to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-246 to a nontraditional educational setting determined by their IEP team

The Disciplinary Committee approved the reassignment of three students to nontraditional educational settings. These decisions included specific criteria and conditions for potential return to traditional schools.

• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-240 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student MS26-204 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-246 to a nontraditional setting (3-0)

School Board Special Meeting - Licensure Revocation

The Prince William County School Board is holding a special meeting solely to conduct a licensure revocation hearing for former Employee No. T26-004, as required by Virginia Code § 22.1-298.1. The board will enter closed session to hear the petition and take action in open session. There are no other items on the agenda.

• Licensure revocation hearing for former Employee No. T26-004
• Closed session motion under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 22.1-298.1
• Board certification of closed session and action on revocation petition

The Prince William County School Board approved its agenda and entered a closed session. In closed session the Board unanimously voted to recommend that the Virginia Board of Education revoke the teaching license of Employee No. T26-004 and to direct the Superintendent to forward the recommendation and supporting records within 14 days. The Board then certified the closed session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous, 5 votes)
• Entered closed session (unanimous, 5 votes)
• Certified closed session (unanimous, 5 votes)
• Recommended revocation of Employee T26-004's teaching license (unanimous, 5 votes)
• Directed Superintendent to forward recommendation and file to Virginia Superintendent within 14 days (unanimous, 5 votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, 5 votes)

School Board Meeting

The school board approved eight consent agenda items including contracts for comprehensive HVAC services, FY 2027 liability/property and workers compensation insurance, IT hardware, and Pennington Traditional School renovation. They also discussed the proposed 2026-27 Code of Behavior and recognized student and staff achievements.

• Contract award for Comprehensive HVAC Services (R-AB-26003)
• Contract award for FY 2027 Liability/Property and Excess Workers Compensation Insurance renewal
• Contract award for IT Hardware, Products, Maintenance, and Installation (R-AW-26009)
• Contract award for Pennington Traditional School Renovation and Addition (S-LD-26612)
• Proposed 2026-27 Code of Behavior discussed

The School Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple contract awards, payroll approvals, and the 2026-27 Local Special Education Annual Plan. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and security.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session
• Certified the closed session proceedings
• Awarded HVAC services contract to multiple offerors
• Renewed insurance policies totaling $2,821,743 for property and $578,740 for excess workers compensation
• Awarded IT hardware and maintenance contract to DISYS Solutions, Inc. dba DSI Tech
• Awarded $22,375,000 renovation and addition contract for Pennington Traditional School to Nichols Contracting Incorporated

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The School Board Disciplinary Committee held a closed-session meeting to discuss student disciplinary matters. The committee voted to deny two parent appeals of student reassignments, modifying the hearing officers' decisions to allow for earlier reviews rather than automatic end dates.

• Denied appeal of Student HS26-226 reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School, modifying review to 45 school days
• Denied appeal of Student HS26-194 reassignment to a non-PWCS nontraditional setting, modifying review to 90 school days
• Closed session authorized under Va. Code § 2.2-3711 (A)(2) and (8) for student disciplinary records and legal advice

The Disciplinary Committee reviewed and denied parent appeals for two students. The committee approved reassignments to nontraditional settings while modifying previous decisions regarding the duration of those reassignments.

• Approved closed session agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session to review student disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Certified closed session proceedings (3-0)
• Denied appeal for Student HS26-226 (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-226 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Modified decision regarding Student HS26-226 to permit a review by the 45th school day (3-0)
• Denied appeal for Student HS26-194 (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-194 to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review a parent appeal of a student reassignment. The committee voted unanimously to deny the appeal, overturn the hearing officer's decision, and expel Student HS26-211. The student will receive education through a remote Computer-Based Instruction Program and may petition for readmission after 365 days.

• Committee denied parent appeal and expelled Student HS26-211 (case HS26-211)
• Expelled student to receive remote-only instruction via Computer-Based Instruction Program
• Readmission eligible 365 days from decision date
• Closed session held under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 (A)(2) and (8) for student disciplinary matters

The Disciplinary Committee approved its closed‑session agenda and entered closed session. It later certified that only exempt matters were discussed. The committee denied a parent appeal, disapproved the hearing officer’s decision and expelled student HS26-211 with remote instruction, allowing readmission petition after 365 days.

• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Entered Closed Session to review disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Certified Closed Session compliance (3-0)
• Denied parent appeal and expelled Student HS26-211 with remote instruction (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes appointing a new member to the Gifted Education Advisory Committee for a five-month term. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel, student discipline, legal matters, and school security, and later approved employee appointments and releases. Public recognitions for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month were adopted.

• Appointment of Gifted Education Advisory Committee member for SY2025-26 into SY2026-27
• Approval of employee appointments and releases presented in closed session
• Adoption of recognitions for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month
• Approval of consent agenda including VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award submission and April 8 meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss personnel, student disciplinary matters, litigation, and school security

The Prince William County School Board approved its consent agenda, which includes the Gifted Education Advisory Committee appointment, a workforce readiness award submission, and the approval of April 8 meeting minutes. The board also certified its closed session and approved the appointment and release of specific employees, finalizing routine administrative changes and staff assignments that affect district operations. The meeting contained no public policy, budget, or facility decisions; remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved the April 22 consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session (8-0)
• Approved the Gifted Education Advisory Committee appointment for SY2025-26 into SY2026-27 (8-0)
• Approved submission of the VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award entry (8-0)
• Approved April 8, 2026 disciplinary committee and board meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted acknowledgements for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month (7-1, 1 abstain)
• Confirmed the April 16 board poll authorizing a press release and proposed resolution (8-0)
• Certified the April 22 closed session (8-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board met to approve the February 2026 payroll and the 2026-27 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and facility security.

• Approval of February 2026 payrolls in the amount of $99,199,315.89
• Adoption of the 2026-27 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees
• Virginia School Board Association Showcasing Innovation Award Submission
• Closed session discussions on school facility security and legal matters

The Prince William County School Board approved the meeting agenda, several consent agenda items, and a closed session certification. The board also approved specific employee appointments and releases discussed in a closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters (5-0)
• Certified the closed session (7-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session (7-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education (7-0)
• Approved February 2026 payrolls totaling $99,199,315.89 (7-0)
• Approved Virginia School Board Association Showcasing Innovation Award submission (7-0)
• Approved March 18, 2026 Disciplinary Committee and School Board minutes (7-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. In the only public action, it denied a parent's appeal and modified a hearing officer's decision, reassigning Student HS26-172 to Independence Nontraditional School with a mandatory review by the 90th day of attendance. The rest of the agenda consisted of procedural approvals and closed-session items.

• Denied parent appeal for Student HS26-172; committee overruled hearing officer's 90-day reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School, instead ordering reassignment with a review no later than the 90th day for possible return to a traditional school.
• Approved closed session consent agenda items as presented.
• Approved closed session agenda, including discussion of student matters and legal advice.
• Certified that closed session complied with Virginia Code § 2.2-3712.
• Meeting adjourned after closed session action items.

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee denied a parent's appeal of a student's reassignment to a nontraditional school. The board instead ordered a review of the student's status after 90 days to determine if they can return to a traditional school. The meeting was procedural, focusing on closed session certifications and agenda approvals.

• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Entered Closed Session to review student disciplinary records (3-0)
• Certified Closed Session compliance with Virginia law (3-0)
• Denied parent appeal of student reassignment (3-0)
• Ordered review of student status after 90 days (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda items (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will vote on the FY 2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as the main action item. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters, followed by action on a grievance appeal, a religious exemption request, and employee appointments. Several recognitions and a calendar amendment are on the consent agenda.

• FY 2027 Budget/CIP Approval (action item)
• Grievance appeal for Employee T26-002 (dismissal upheld)
• Request for Religious Exemption from Compulsory School Attendance (RE25-20)
• SY26 School Calendar Amendment (consent agenda)
• Appointments of Safe Schools Advisory Council and Special Education Advisory Committee representatives

The School Board approved the FY 2027-31 CIP and the FY 2027 school budget totaling $2,938,118,893. During closed session, the board upheld a dismissal for an employee grievance and approved a religious exemption request.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters
• Certified closed session business as lawful
• Approved specific employee appointments and releases
• Upheld dismissal of Employee T26-002
• Approved religious exemption request RE25-20
• Authorized actions recommended by Legal Counsel
• Approved FY 2027-31 CIP and $2,938,118,893 school budget

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. The committee approved a parent appeal decision to reassign Student HS26-165 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program with conditions for return. The meeting also included procedural approvals for the closed session agenda and certification.

• Approval of reassignment of Student HS26-165 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program, with a review in September 2026 for possible return

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee approved a decision to reassign a student to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program and set conditions for their return to school. The committee also certified the closed session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Entered Closed Session for student disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Certified Closed Session compliance (3-0)
• Approved student reassignment to CBI Program (3-0)

Work Session & Final Mark Up

The Prince William County School Board is conducting a work session to perform the final mark-up of the FY 2027 Budget. The board also met in closed session to discuss legal matters and personnel appointments.

• FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Final Mark-Up
• Closed session regarding actual or probable litigation
• Closed session regarding hiring, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees

The Prince William County School Board approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter closed session to discuss legal matters and employee assignments. The Board reconvened open session and certified the closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session for legal matters and employee matters (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, safety, and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene in open session to vote on a $1.037 million contract for chiller plant upgrades at Glenkirk and Rockledge Elementary Schools, approve a side letter to the collective bargaining agreement, and consider other routine items including recognitions and board committee appointments.

• Contract award of $1,037,000 to Edw. Kocharian & Co. for chiller plant upgrades at Glenkirk and Rockledge Elementary Schools
• Approval of side letter to the collective bargaining agreement
• Appointment of naming committee for a facility
• Closed session to discuss personnel, legal, safety, and collective bargaining negotiations
• Advanced academics update from Superintendent's time

The Prince William County School Board approved a $1.04 million contract for chiller plant upgrades at two elementary schools, a special warrant for January 2026 payrolls, and a side letter to a collective bargaining agreement. The board also certified a closed session and appointed members to a naming committee.

• Approved $1,037,000 chiller plant upgrades (6-0)
• Approved January 2026 payrolls ($97,631,454.80)
• Approved side letter to Collective Bargaining Agreement (5-1)
• Appointed naming committee members for new elementary school
• Certified closed session meeting
• Approved disciplinary committee minutes
• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved acknowledgments and recognitions (6-1)

School Board Meeting & Public Hearing - Budget

The Prince William County School Board held a public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget as required by state code. The board also approved a consent agenda that included federal accountability multi-year school support plans for 13 elementary schools, revisions to Policy 275 (Wellness) and Policy 382 (Employee Reimbursement), and meeting minutes. A closed session was held for personnel, legal, contract, real property, and security discussions, followed by approval of appointments and releases of specific employees.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Federal Accountability Multi-Year School Support Plans for 13 elementary schools
• Revision of Policy 275 'Wellness'
• Revision of Policy 382 'Employee Reimbursement'
• Approval of employee appointments and releases from closed session

The School Board held a public hearing regarding the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. The Board also approved several items via consent agenda, including policy revisions and meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
• Certified closed session actions
• Approved specific employee appointments and releases in closed session
• Approved Federal Accountability Multi-Year School Support Plan
• Revised Policy 275 (Wellness)
• Revised Policy 382 (Employee Reimbursement)
• Approved February 4 and February 9, 2026 meeting minutes

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to consider two student disciplinary appeals. The committee voted to approve a long-term suspension of Student HS26-110 through December 12, 2025, and a reassignment of Student HS26-146 to Independence Nontraditional School. Both decisions include conditions for return to a traditional school for the 2026-27 school year.

• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS26-110 through Dec 12, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-146 to Independence Nontraditional School
• Both actions were parent appeals of Student Hearings Department decisions
• Committee unanimously voted to enter closed session citing Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712 for student records and legal advice
• Closed session certification was adopted after reconvening

The committee approved a long-term suspension and reassignment for Student HS26-110. The committee also approved the reassignment of Student HS26-146 to Independence Nontraditional School.

• Approved closed session agenda (3-0)
• Approved entry into closed session (3-0)
• Approved closed session certification (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment for Student HS26-110 (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-146 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)

School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget

The School Board is holding a public meeting solely to receive citizen input on the proposed FY 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Public meeting on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget; citizens may speak for up to three minutes

The meeting consisted of a presentation on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget and citizen comment time. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a public meeting that includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will review the FY 2027 Proposed Budget and CIP, consider first readings of revisions to Policy 275 'Wellness' and Policy 382 'Employee Reimbursement', and receive attendance area recommendations for two new elementary schools in the Woodbridge area and Potomac Shores #2. The consent agenda includes a roof renovation contract for Fitzgerald Elementary School and new AP course offerings for the 2026-27 school year.

• Contract award for Fitzgerald Elementary School roof renovation (S-BB-26610)
• New AP course offerings for the 2026-27 school year
• Student housing attendance area recommendations for Woodbridge area and Potomac Shores #2 Elementary Schools
• FY 2027 Proposed Budget and CIP presentation by Superintendent
• First reading of revisions to Policy 275 'Wellness' and Policy 382 'Employee Reimbursement'

The Prince William County School Board approved a $703,150 roof renovation contract for Fitzgerald Elementary, the FY 2027 proposed budget and CIP, and elementary school attendance area adjustments for Woodbridge and Potomac Shores #2. The board also entered closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved $703,150 roof renovation contract for Fitzgerald Elementary (7-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Proposed Budget and CIP (7-0)
• Approved elementary school attendance area adjustments for Woodbridge and Potomac Shores #2 (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and legal matters (7-2)
• Approved Elevate 2030 Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved December 2025 payrolls totaling $99,207,103.28 (7-0)
• Approved new AP course offerings for 2026-27 (7-0)
• Directed staff to pursue Scenario B of the Capital Improvement Program (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The School Board will hold public hearings on the proposed 2030 Strategic Plan and on attendance area recommendations for the upcoming Woodbridge Area Elementary School (2026-27) and Potomac Shores #2 Elementary School (2027-28). The board will also discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) options and consider a consent agenda that includes a revision to Policy 401 on safety and security. A closed session was held earlier to discuss personnel, legal matters, and safety issues.

• Public hearing on proposed 2030 Strategic Plan
• Public hearing on attendance area recommendations for Woodbridge Area Elementary and Potomac Shores #2 Elementary
• Board Discussion of CIP Options
• Revision of Policy 401, 'Safety and Security General Goals/Security of Buildings and Grounds'
• Appointment of Safe Schools Advisory Council Representative

The Prince William County School Board approved a revision to Policy 401 on safety and security, reappointed a Safe Schools Advisory Council member, and certified closed-session actions regarding personnel and legal matters. The board also directed the superintendent to develop an alternative school redistricting proposal following public hearings on student housing attendance areas. Capital Improvement Plan options were discussed but not voted on; the board will review them at its February 4 meeting.

• Approved revision of Policy 401 regarding safety and security buildings/grounds (7-0)
• Reappointed member to Safe Schools Advisory Council (consent agenda, 7-0)
• Certified closed session; approved personnel appointments and legal counsel recommendations (6-0-1 abstention)
• Directed superintendent to develop alternative school redistricting proposal per Justin Wilk's motion (7-0-1 abstention)
• Approved January 7 disciplinary committee, January 7 board, and January 14 CIP work session minutes (consent agenda, 7-0)
• Adopted acknowledgments for African American History Month and Korean American Day (6-0-1 abstention)

CIP Work Session/Public Meeting

The Prince William County School Board held a work session to discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2027–2031. The agenda was approved, and the board reviewed the CIP presentation.

• Approval of meeting agenda (motion passed 7–0, one absent)
• Discussion of Proposed CIP 2027-31 presented by Bock, Guilfoyle, Yusuf

The Prince William County School Board approved its meeting agenda and adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Officials presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027-2031 for discussion, but no votes or binding actions were taken on the plan during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review three student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved reassigning Student HS26-077 to Independence Nontraditional School, long-term suspended Student MS26-100 with a return under a behavior contract, and long-term suspended Student HS26-082 with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School. All actions were decided in closed session and certified afterward.

• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-077 to Independence Nontraditional School with return criteria for 2026-27
• Modified hearing officer's decision for Student MS26-100, long-term suspending through Jan 7, 2026, then returning to base school on probation with behavior contract
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS26-082 through Nov 21, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School with possible return to traditional school in 2026-27

The Disciplinary Committee approved three student matters during a closed session. Decisions included a school reassignment, a modified long-term suspension with a behavior contract, and a suspension involving reassignment to a nontraditional school.

• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Approved entry into Closed Session (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS26-077 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Modified long-term suspension for Student MS26-100 to return as a probationary student with a behavior contract (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS26-072 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board held a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters, then approved a consent agenda including contracts for Vaughan Elementary School modernization and additions, Independent Hill Building 51 HVAC upgrades, energy savings projects, and a J-1 visa program for special education teachers. The board also approved a resolution supporting the permanent adoption of girls flag football, discussed elementary attendance area recommendations for the Woodbridge area and Potomac Shores #2, and held the first reading of a policy revision on safety and security. The annual organizational meeting included the nomination of a vice chairman and appointments.

• Contract award for Vaughan Elementary School Modernization and Additions
• Contract award for Independent Hill Building 51 HVAC Upgrades
• Contract award for J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange Visa Program - Special Education Teachers
• Approval of resolution supporting permanent adoption and expansion of girls flag football
• Discussion of elementary attendance area recommendations for Woodbridge area and Potomac Shores #2

The Prince William County School Board voted to permanently adopt and expand girls flag football across the division. During its annual organizational meeting, the board elected Richard Jessie as vice chair, appointed new clerk and deputy clerk roles, set 2026 meeting schedules at a Manassas location, and designated Dr. Carol Flenard as superintendent’s designee. These decisions establish division leadership and operational routines for the upcoming school year.

• Approved permanent adoption and expansion of girls flag football in PWCS (7-0)
• Elected Richard Jessie as vice chair for 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Mills as clerk and Ana Udaeta-Tay as deputy clerk (7-0)
• Required $10,000 corporate surety bond for the clerk and deputy clerk roles (7-0)
• Set regular meeting location at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas; typically first and third Wednesdays (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Carol Flenard as superintendent’s designee through Dec. 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved memberships and delegate appointments for state and national education organizations (7-0)
• Certified closed session and approved specific employee appointments (7-0)