Prince William County Public Schools public meetings in 2020
38 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special School Board Meeting for Report on Superintendent Search (Physical Assembly With Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting to receive a report from BWP and Associates on the superintendent search, including community engagement results and a draft leadership profile. The board discussed and then voted to adopt the final leadership profile, with one member's edits noted. The meeting was conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Report from BWP and Associates on community engagement for superintendent search
- Presentation of preliminary survey results and feedback from engagement meetings
- Discussion of draft leadership profile
- Adoption of final leadership profile (motion passed 8-0)
- Meeting held electronically under state of emergency due to COVID-19
School Board and BOCS Joint Meeting (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors hold a joint electronic meeting to discuss the first quarter general revenue update and outlook. They will also receive presentations on implicit bias and the Smart Beginnings Pre-K program. No citizen comment is scheduled.
- First quarter revenue update and outlook
- Implicit Bias presentation
- Smart Beginnings Pre-K program presentation
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
At its December 2, 2020 meeting, the Prince William County School Board entered a closed session to consider personnel appointments, a religious exemption request (RE20-17), and a contract renewal for Deputy Division Counsel. The board then reconvened in open session to adopt the public agenda, approve the 2021 internal audit plan, award an HVAC repair and replacement services contract (R‑DJ‑20010), consider rezoning REZ2021‑00005 for University Village at Innovation, and review a special warrant for October 2020 payrolls. All motions were recorded as passed.
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Approval of religious exemption from compulsory attendance for case RE20-17 (closed session)
- Renewal of employment contract for Deputy Division Counsel Carol Marchant (closed session)
- Contract award for HVAC Repair and Replacement Services (R‑DJ‑20010)
- Proposed rezoning REZ2021‑00005, University Village at Innovation
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The School Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel appointments and releases, a student reassignment appeal, and legal matters. In open session, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a lease agreement with Milestone Communications for a telecommunication tower at Woodbridge Middle School, and approve meeting minutes. The board will also receive updates on the pandemic and the Governor's School at Innovation Park.
- Milestone Communications Deed of Lease Agreement for a telecommunication tower at Woodbridge Middle School
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Approval of OSMAP recommendation for reassignment of Student SR 21-019 (closed session)
- Approval of School Board Meeting Minutes for November 4, 2020
- Superintendent's Update on the Pandemic and Update on the Governor's School @ Innovation Park
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board will first approve the closed‑session agenda and enter closed session to discuss personnel actions, the superintendent's performance, legal matters, a pilot reopening program, classroom cameras, and a student privacy issue. In the open session, the board will consider and vote on a range of items including contract awards, a fund increase using CARES Act ESSER and GEER allocations, and adoption of new policies. All actions are recorded as motions passed by the board members present.
- Approve closed‑session agenda and enter closed session for personnel, superintendent, legal, reopening pilot, camera, and privacy matters
- Approve appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Contract award – Abatement Services (R‑DJ‑21001) and (R‑DJ‑21007)
- Increase FY 2021 School Operating Fund: CARES Act ESSER and GEER Funds
- Adopt New Policy 411, "Menstrual Supply Products" (second reading)
School Board Work Session (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The School Board is receiving a presentation from BWP and Associates, the firm contracted to conduct a national search for a new superintendent following Dr. Walts' retirement. Board members will hear about the four-step search process, timeline, community engagement plans, and salary considerations. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Presentation from BWP and Associates on superintendent search
- Overview of four-step search process (item 1.03)
- Community engagement overview including survey (item 1.06)
- Salary considerations for new superintendent (item 1.08)
- Key board decisions needed for search (item 1.04)
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board met electronically under state of emergency, approving a closed session agenda and entering closed session to discuss personnel, student matters, legal issues, and superintendent goals. After reconvening, the board certified the closed session and approved specific actions, including employee appointments and releases, a student reassignment, and a religious exemption from compulsory attendance.
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session
- Approved OSMAP recommendation to reassign Student SR21-015 to Independence Nontraditional School due to unlawful acts
- Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for student RE20-16
- Certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed in closed session
School Board and BOCS Joint Meeting (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors met to discuss pandemic-related funding needs. They adopted a resolution requesting an additional $15,906,398 in CARES Act funding. The meeting also included updates on prior $25,000,000 CARES expenditures, a $2,000,000 childcare grant collaboration, and further budgetary needs for reopening schools.
- Adopted resolution requesting $15,906,398 CARES Act funding (motion passed)
- Provided update on expenditures of earlier $25,000,000 CARES Act funding
- Discussed $2,000,000 county/school collaboration childcare grant
- Discussed additional pandemic‑related budgetary needs for school reopening
- Scheduled future joint meeting on cultural competency or implicit bias training
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board entered a closed session to discuss personnel actions, legal matters, and performance goals. It approved appointments and releases of specific employees and adopted the Clerk of the School Board's 2020‑21 performance evaluation and goals. The board also granted religious exemption requests for students in cases RE20‑1 through RE20‑6 and RE20‑7, allowing them to be exempt from compulsory attendance. The closed session was certified as complying with Virginia law.
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Approval of evaluation and 2020‑21 annual goals for the Clerk of the School Board
- Approval of religious exemption for students in cases RE20‑1, RE20‑2, RE20‑3, RE20‑4, RE20‑5, and RE20‑6
- Approval of religious exemption for the student in case RE20‑7
- Motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and performance goals
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board met in closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, nondiscrimination policy revisions, and the superintendent search. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda including 2021 legislative priorities, a contract for food service paper products, and several policy deletions. The board also directed staff to revise all nondiscrimination policies to comply with current law and authorized a bond sale.
- Direction to revise all nondiscrimination policies to comply with current law
- Discussion of superintendent search in closed session
- Contract award for food service paper and disposable products (R-AF-20011)
- Proposed sale of VSPA Bonds Fall 2020
- Deletion of policies 263, 353.01, and 385
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board met electronically under a state of emergency. The agenda consisted almost entirely of a closed session to discuss personnel appointments and releases, the ombudsman evaluation, legal matters including outside counsel bills, and acquisition of real property for school sites. In open session, the board certified the closed session and approved the superintendent's annual goals for 2020-21. No public hearings or substantive policy votes were scheduled.
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Approval of performance evaluation and 2020-21 goals for the Ombudsman
- Approval of payment of legal bills for outside counsel
- Approval of Superintendent's 2020-21 annual goals
- Certification of closed session compliance
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board held a meeting conducted electronically due to a state of emergency. The board addressed legal matters, personnel evaluations, and updates regarding return to learning and work plans.
- Public Health Update by Dr. Alison Ansher, Prince William County Health Department
- Update on Return to Learning Plan and Return to Work Plans
- Discussion of Superintendent's 2020-21 annual performance goals
Special Meeting of the Prince William County School Board Regarding Implementation of Return To Learning and Return To Work Plans Focusing on the Provision of Services to Special Education Students, the Most Vulnerable English Language Learners and Students with Interrupted Learning (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss legal matters and a contract for Woodbridge Senior High School. During the public portion, the board approved a $2,175,000 contract to Hammerhead Construction, Inc. for a concession building and received an update on return-to-learning plans focused on special education, English language learners, and students with interrupted learning.
- Approved a $2,175,000 contract with Hammerhead Construction, Inc. for a concession building at Woodbridge Senior High School
- Held closed session to discuss legal matters related to a specific student, anticipated litigation, and legal issues around services for special education and ELL students
- Received update from the Division Superintendent on Return to Learning and Return to Work plans for special education, most vulnerable ELL students, and students with interrupted learning
- Certified closed session as compliant with Virginia law
Special School Board Meeting for Board Governance Training (Physical Assembly With Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board is meeting for a special session that includes board governance training presented by Ray and Associates, followed by a closed session to discuss the interview panel's recommendations for appointing the Clerk to the School Board. The meeting is held electronically under the state of emergency authority granted by the Virginia General Assembly.
- Board governance training presented by Ray and Associates as required by Standard 5 and School Board Policy 112
- Closed session motion to discuss interview panel's recommendations for appointment of the School Board Clerk
- Approval of closed session agenda and certification of closed session compliance
- Meeting conducted electronically under Amendment 28 to House Bill 29 due to state of emergency
School Board Meeting - Superintendent's Evaluation (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board held a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss legal matters. The board approved the superintendent's 2019-20 evaluation and consented to the Jackson Lewis law firm representing the superintendent in a lawsuit filed by Ryan Sawyers against the superintendent and the board. The meeting was conducted electronically under the state of emergency.
- Approved the Superintendent's 2019-20 evaluation
- Consented to legal representation of the Superintendent by Jackson Lewis law firm in lawsuit filed by Ryan Sawyers
- Closed session to discuss legal representation and personnel matters
- Meeting held electronically under state of emergency authority granted by General Assembly
- Closed session certification adopted as required by Virginia Code
School Board Special Closed Session Only (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board held a special closed session only on July 22, 2020. The board approved the closed session agenda and voted to enter closed session to consult with legal counsel on personnel and student legal matters, actual or probable litigation, and to dispense with the superintendent's attendance. No public business was conducted; all items were procedural.
- Approval of the closed session agenda for a meeting focused on legal/personnel/student matters
- Motion to enter closed session under Virginia Code for legal advice and litigation consultation
- Certification that closed session complied with open meeting exemptions
- Dispensation of the Division Superintendent's attendance as permitted by Virginia Code § 22.1-69
School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly With Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)
This meeting is limited to considering and approving the proposed Return to Learning, Return to Work, and Health Plans for reopening Prince William County Public Schools. The board will vote on a hybrid model combining in-person instruction at 50% capacity with distance learning. The meeting is held electronically under the state of emergency due to COVID-19.
- Approval of the Superintendent’s proposed Return to Learning, Return to Work and Health Plans
- Hybrid Combined 50 percent Capacity In-Person and Distance Learning model
- Closed session to discuss legal matters related to reopening and personnel/student legal issues
- Citizen comments limited to agenda items, with 2-minute speaking slots in person or virtually
Special Work Session of the Prince William County School Board for School Reopening Plan (Electronic/Emergency Meeting)
The Prince William County School Board will receive and discuss a proposed plan for reopening PWCS schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work session is held electronically under Virginia emergency authority. No votes are scheduled; the board will consider a presentation and supporting documents.
- Presentation of proposed reopening plan for PWCS schools
- Discussion of health protocols and instructional plans
- Parent and staff survey results included in agenda materials
- Letter from Prince William Health District reviewing the plan
School Board Special Meeting (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting) - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, School Reopening
This is a special emergency meeting held electronically under Virginia's FOIA emergency provisions. The sole purpose is to receive citizen input on the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Public meeting for citizen input on school reopening
The School Board conducted an electronic special meeting to receive citizen comments regarding the reopening of schools. No formal policy decisions or votes were recorded during the session.
- Received citizen input on the reopening of schools
School Board Special Meeting (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The Prince William County School Board held an electronic special meeting during the COVID-19 state of emergency to consider renaming Stonewall Middle School and Stonewall Jackson High School. The board voted to rename Stonewall Jackson High School as Unity Reed High School and discussed naming committee recommendations for Stonewall Middle School, with no final name recorded in the agenda. The meeting also approved a prior board poll initiating the renaming process and discussed a planned retreat on board governance.
- Renamed Stonewall Jackson High School to Unity Reed High School (motion passed 8-0).
- Considered naming committee recommendations for renaming Stonewall Middle School (no vote shown).
- Approved board poll of June 18, 2020 initiating the renaming process for both schools.
- Discussed scheduling a Board Retreat on governance issues.
- Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 state of emergency.
School Board and BOCS Joint Meeting (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The joint meeting discusses VDOE requirements for reopening school facilities and the potential needs of Prince William County Public Schools. Also discussed are areas of collaborative support, including allocation of CARES Act funds. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Discussion of VDOE requirements for reopening school facilities
- Potential needs of PWCS to meet reopening requirements
- Areas of possible collaborative support between School Board and BOCS
- CARES Act allocation for school-related expenses
School Board Meeting and Public Hearing (Electronic State of Emergency Meeting)
The School Board held a public hearing on proposed attendance area assignments for the new "Potomac Shores" Middle School opening in 2021-22. The Board also met in closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a retainer agreement. After reconvening, it approved a closed-session consent agenda including employee appointments/releases and legal fees.
- Public hearing on attendance area recommendations for "Potomac Shores" Middle School (2021-22)
- Renewal of annual retainer agreement for legal services from James Council, Esq.
- Approval of legal fees under Policy 161
- Appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
- Motion to enter closed session citing personnel, legal investigations, and student representative selection
School Board Special Closed Session Only (Electronic Emergency Meeting)
The Prince William County School Board met in an electronic closed session only, authorized under Virginia's COVID-19 emergency provisions. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss legal matters involving specific personnel and students at Woodbridge High School, a separate public safety legal issue, and a legal investigation involving personnel. No public business was conducted; the session was certified afterward.
- Closed session authorized to discuss legal matters involving personnel and students at Woodbridge High School
- Consultation with Division Counsel on a public safety legal matter requiring attorney advice
- Legal investigation involving specific personnel
- Board voted to dispense with attendance of the Division Superintendent as allowed by Va. Code § 22.1-69
- Closed session certification adopted affirming only exempt matters were discussed
School Board Meeting (Emergency/Electronic)
The Prince William County School Board is holding an emergency electronic meeting to discuss and act on matters necessary for continued operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key actions include approving a decrease in the FY 2021 operating fund budget to $1,191,030,566, considering a CARES funding request, and addressing student housing and school naming. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Decrease the School Board FY 2021 Operating Fund Budget to $1,191,030,566
- CARES Funding Request
- Student Housing: Middle School Attendance Area Recommendations 2021-22 - "Potomac Shores" Middle School
- School Naming - "13th" High School
- Revisions to the 20-21 Code of Behavior
School Board Closed Session and Budget Work Session Only (Electronic Emergency Meetings)
The Prince William County School Board met in a closed session for legal and personnel matters, then held a budget work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended modifications to the FY21 budget. The board voted to retain the law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth for specific legal matters. The work session focused on COVID-19-related budget issues.
- Board voted to retain Hunton Andrews Kurth for legal services
- Discussion of Superintendent's recommended modifications to FY21 budget
- Closed session for legal/personnel matters including threatened litigation
- Meeting conducted electronically under COVID-19 emergency authority
School Board Meeting (Emergency)
The Prince William County School Board is conducting an emergency electronic meeting to address issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. The agenda focuses on business items necessary for continued school division operations and includes a pandemic update from the Superintendent.
- Contract award for floor products, stripper, cleaner, and finish to Professional Building Maintenance Supply, Inc.
- Contract award for Penn Elementary School renovation
- Contract award for Stonewall Jackson High School concessions and toilets
- Deed of dedication and easement for the Neabsco Mills Road Improvement Project at Freedom High School
- Approval of February and March 2020 payrolls
Emergency Meeting of the Prince William County School Board for Continuity of Government
The Prince William County School Board is holding an emergency electronic meeting to address COVID-19-related continuity of government issues. The board will consider suspending board policies that conflict with state and federal waivers, and may authorize contacting Congress for special education support and supporting Governor's Amendment 28 to HB29. The meeting includes a closed session for employee appointments and releases.
- Resolution suspending School Board policies conflicting with state/federal waivers during COVID-19
- Authorization to contact members of Congress regarding continuity of special education services
- Support for Governor's Amendment 28 to House Bill 29
- Closed session for appointments and releases of specific employees
- Certification of electronic meeting under Prince William County Emergency Ordinance
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will vote on adopting procedures for electronic public meetings, temporarily suspending citizen comment time, and approving a prior poll that requested $5 million in emergency funding from the County Board of Supervisors to purchase computers for high school students. The superintendent will also provide an update on pandemic-related issues including graduation, grading, distance learning, and food service.
- Adoption of resolution establishing procedures for electronic public meetings and hearings (4.01)
- Approval of Policy 139 allowing board members to participate by electronic communication (5.01)
- Temporary waiver of citizen comment time under Policy 134 due to COVID-19 (5.02)
- Approval of board poll requesting $5 million emergency funding from the Board of Supervisors for high school student computers (5.04)
- Superintendent update on pandemic issues: graduation, grading policy, distance learning, summer school, and food distribution (5.05)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will consider approving the FY 2021 budget totaling $1,738,102,754 and a revenue sharing agreement providing 57.23% of general county revenues to schools. The board will also adopt a consent agenda including recognitions for Arab-American, Asian Pacific American, and Jewish-American Heritage Months, National Autism Awareness Month, and National Occupational Therapy Month, as well as a student suspension appeal and meeting minutes.
- FY 2021 budget/CIP approval for $1,738,102,754
- Revenue sharing agreement with county for 57.23% of general revenues
- Parent appeal of long-term suspension for Student HS20-144
- Recognition of April as Arab-American Heritage Month in PWCS
- Recognition of May as Asian Pacific American and Jewish-American Heritage Months
School Board Meeting - Closed Session and Final Mark Up, Work Session
The School Board held a closed session to discuss a legal investigation and the performance of Employee T20-47. In open session, they conducted the final mark-up work session for the FY 2021 budget. After a second closed session, the board voted to authorize Division Counsel to retain outside legal counsel for a confidential personnel matter.
- Final mark-up work session for FY 2021 Budget (discussion)
- Authorization to retain legal counsel for confidential personnel matter (Employee T20-47)
- Closed session for legal investigation and personnel performance (Employee T20-47)
- Closed session certification votes (two certifications passed)
School Board Meeting
The School Board will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session to act on a consent agenda. Key items include awarding contracts for roof replacements at Marshall Elementary and Pennington Traditional Schools, deleting a classified employee representation policy, revising multiple student discipline policies, and hearing an equity scorecard presentation.
- Contract award for roof replacement at Marshall Elementary School (S-DJ-20606)
- Contract award for roof replacement at Pennington Traditional School (S-DJ-20605)
- Deletion of Policy 282.02, 'Regular Classified Employee Representation'
- Revisions to policies 681, 743, 744, 745, and 747 on student discipline and alternative programs
- Equity Scorecard Presentation and request for proposal for Site-Based Management Study
The School Board approved two roofing contracts for Marshall Elementary and Pennington Traditional schools. The board also approved January 2020 payrolls and several commemorative months and days.
- Approved $609,663 roof replacement contract for Marshall Elementary School
- Approved $586,064 roof replacement contract for Pennington Traditional School
- Approved January 2020 payrolls in the amount of $59,990,332.12
- Approved appointment of Jasmine Carpenter to the Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity
- Approved deletion of Policy 282.02, 'Regular Classified Employee Representation'
- Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda regarding appointments and releases of specific employees
- Approved nominations for the VSBA 2020 Business Honor Roll
School Board Closed Meeting and Work Session
The Prince William County School Board approved the closed‑session agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the disposition of school property. The board then certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. In the open work session, members received information and discussed the FY 2021 budget.
- Approval of Closed Session agenda (motion by Justin Wilk, seconded by Diane Raulston)
- Motion to enter Closed Session to discuss disposition of school property (Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711)
- Closed Session certification (motion by Lillie Jessie, seconded by Loree Williams)
- Open work session discussion of FY 2021 budget (information and participation recommended)
- Adjournment of the meeting
School Board Meeting, Public Hearing - Budget
The Prince William County School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, as required by Virginia law. The board also will consider several contract awards, a rezoning proposal, and policy revisions in its open session. A closed session beforehand addressed personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on the FY 2021 proposed budget and CIP
- Contract award for auxiliary gym addition at Garfield High School (S-DJ-20610)
- Contract award for C.D. Hylton High School planetarium renewal (S-DJ-20602)
- Contract renewal for auxiliary gym addition at Woodbridge High School (S-DJ-20609)
- Proposed rezoning RZ 2020-002 for First Town Center in Dumfries
The School Board approved several construction contracts for high school facilities and conducted a public hearing on the FY 2021 CIP/Budget. The board also approved the annual performance evaluation goals for the PWCS Ombudsman.
- Approved $5,423,000 contract for Gar-Field High School auxiliary gym addition to V.F. Pavone Construction Company
- Approved $5,444,000 contract for Woodbridge High School auxiliary gym addition to Dustin Construction, Inc.
- Approved $640,912 contract for C.D. Hylton High School planetarium renewal to Marion Enterprises, Inc.
- Approved Annual Performance Evaluation instrument and goals for the PWCS Ombudsman
- Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda regarding appointments and releases of specific employees
- Approved FY 2020 State Technology Grant intent to reimburse
- Conducted public hearing on the FY 2021 CIP/Budget
School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget
The School Board holds a public meeting to present the FY 2021 Proposed Budget and receive citizen input. The agenda includes a closed meeting for procedural matters. This is a public comment opportunity, not a decision-making session.
- Public meeting on FY 2021 Proposed Budget with citizen comment period
School Board Meeting
The school board will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene to consider a consent agenda including adoption of new policies on administrative organization and vehicle services, approval of the 2020 summer school program, contract awards for a greenhouse at Brentsville District High School and HVAC replacement at Dale City Elementary School, and various proclamations. The board will also hear a presentation on positive initiatives and discuss the FY 2021 proposed budget and capital improvement plan.
- Adoption of new Policy 221, 'Administrative Organization'
- Adoption of new Policy 432, 'Vehicle Services'
- Contract award for Brentsville District High School greenhouse (S-DJ-20607)
- Contract award for multi-room HVAC replacement at Dale City Elementary School (S-DJ-20608)
- Discussion of FY 2021 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
The School Board approved a consent agenda including two facility contracts and the December 2019 payroll. The board also adopted two new policies and revised one existing policy. Additionally, the board approved the 2020 summer school program contingent on FY 2021 funding.
- Approved $730,000 greenhouse contract for Brentsville District High School (Juniper Construction Company)
- Approved $363,613 HVAC replacement contract for Dale City Elementary School (Service Mechanical, Inc.)
- Approved December 2019 payrolls totaling $62,690,097.00
- Approved 2020 summer school program contingent on FY 2021 budget funding
- Adopted new Policy 221 (Administrative Organization) and Policy 432 (Vehicle Services)
- Approved revision of Policy 594 (Legal Actions Involving Employees)
- Approved resolution for a joint meeting with the Board of County Supervisors
- Approved January 22, 2020 meeting minutes
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board held a closed session to discuss personnel, student placement and disciplinary appeals, legal matters, and real property acquisition. After reconvening, it approved the closed session consent agenda, including specific student appeals (cases MS20-053, MS20-084, HS20-093, HS20-058, PLC20-003). The board then conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing Loree Williams as Vice Chairman and Deborah H. Urban as Clerk for 2020, and approved the schedule of meetings for the year.
- Election of Loree Williams as Vice Chairman for 2020
- Appointment of Deborah H. Urban as Clerk of the School Board for 2020 (salary as budgeted)
- Approval of 2020 meeting times, dates, and locations
- Closed session discussion of student placement appeals (MS20-053, HS20-058, HS20-093, MS20-084, PLC20-003) and a long-term suspension appeal
- Discussion of real property acquisition for school purposes in closed session
The School Board held its annual organizational meeting to appoint leadership and representatives for 2020. The board also approved a closed session consent agenda regarding personnel and student appeals.
- Elected Loree Williams as Vice Chairman (8-0)
- Appointed Deborah H. Urban as Clerk (8-0)
- Appointed B Simpson as Deputy Clerk (8-0)
- Approved $10,000 corporate surety bonds for Clerk and Deputy Clerk (8-0)
- Set 2020 meeting schedule at 14715 Bristow Road (8-0)
- Appointed Keith Imon as Superintendent's designee (8-0)
- Approved membership and representative appointments for 16 professional organizations and committees (8-0)
- Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda regarding employee appointments and student appeals (8-0)
Closed Session and Work Session
The Prince William County School Board held a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvened for a work session. The board discussed the Proposed CIP 2021-30, a capital improvement plan for the school division. The meeting was mostly procedural, with the CIP discussion being the only substantive item on the open work session agenda.
- Closed session approved for personnel matters, grievances, and litigation under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711
- Closed session certification adopted by unanimous vote
- Discussion of Proposed CIP 2021-30 (Capital Improvement Plan) presented by Ciarochi
The School Board met in a closed session to receive legal advice regarding personnel matters, grievances, and litigation. The board later reconvened in open session to accept the Proposed CIP 2021-30 for discussion.
- Approved Closed Session agenda
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for personnel matters and litigation
- Approved Closed Session Certification
School Board Meeting - Cancelled - Code Red
This January 8, 2020 School Board meeting was cancelled due to a Code Red. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included closed session personnel matters, annual organizational items such as electing a vice chair and appointing a clerk, and first readings of new policies.
- Scheduled closed session to discuss employee appointments and legal matters
- Election of Vice Chairman for 2020 (nomination left blank)
- Appointment of Deborah H. Urban as Clerk of the School Board for 2020
- Proposed $10,000 corporate surety bond for Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- First reading of new Policy 221 "Administrative Organization"