Prince William County Public Schools public meetings in 2021

School Board and BOCS Joint Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will receive a first‑quarter revenue update and outlook presented by Michelle L. Attreed and Tim Leclerc from Finance. The Board will also receive an update on the Joint Environmental Task Force from Rebecca Horner of the Office of Executive Management. Both items are informational and no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• First‑quarter revenue update and outlook presented by Michelle L. Attreed and Tim Leclerc, Finance
• Update on Joint Environmental Task Force presented by Rebecca Horner, Office of Executive Management

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board met in closed session for personnel, legal, and real property matters. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda including a resolution to participate in proposed opioid-related claim settlements, several contract awards, and a proposed rezoning of East Gate Apartments. The board also recognized the Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School girls volleyball team for their state championship.

• Resolution to participate in opioid-related claims settlement
• Contract award for cooling tower replacement at Potomac High School
• Contract award for computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories
• Proposed rezoning REZ2022-00011 for East Gate Apartments
• Recognition of Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School girls volleyball team for state championship

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board entered a closed session to discuss personnel actions, student disciplinary appeals, and legal matters. During the closed session the board approved appointments and releases of specific employees, a religious exemption request (Case RE21-22), and a long‑term suspension for Student HS22-010. The meeting also included certification of the closed session and adoption of the public consent agenda.

• Approval of the Closed Session agenda
• Motion to enter Closed Session for personnel, student and legal issues
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees
• Approval of Request for Religious Exemption from Compulsory School Attendance (Case RE21-22)
• Approval of long‑term suspension for Student HS22-010 through Jan 27 2022

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real property matters, including the Ann Ludwig property and acquisition for a Woodbridge area elementary school. In open session, the board will consider adopting a consent agenda that includes proposed rezonings for Riverside Station Land Bays A and B, new course offerings for 2022-23, and a first reading of Policy 711 revisions. The board will also appoint committee representatives and hear citizen comments.

• Proposed rezoning REZ2022-00007 for Riverside Station Land Bay A
• Proposed rezoning REZ2022-00008 for Riverside Station Land Bay B
• New Course Offerings for 2022-23 school year
• First reading of Policy 711 'Student Registration and Withdrawal' revision
• Appointment of Special Education Advisory Committee and Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity representatives

The School Board approved several personnel appointments and releases and granted a religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE21-21. The board also adopted a consent agenda including new course offerings and rezoning proposals.

• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for Case RE21-21 (8-0)
• Approved public meeting consent agenda (8-0)
• Proclaimed November 15-19, 2021, as American Education Week (8-0)
• Approved appointments to the Special Education Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Approved appointment to the Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity (8-0)
• Approved proposed rezoning REZ2022-00007, Riverside Station Land Bay A (8-0)
• Approved proposed rezoning REZ2022-00008, Riverside Station Land Bay B (8-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, student matters, litigation, and security, then reconvene in open session. The board will consider revisions to Policy 651 on school counseling services and Policy 738 on nondiscrimination and harassment of students, as well as a religious exemption case (RE21-20). Consent agenda items include appointing a Special Education Advisory Committee representative and recognizing Attendance Officer Appreciation Week, Dutch American Heritage Day, and School Psychology Awareness Week.

• Revision of Policy 651, “School Counseling Services, Elementary, Middle, and High School”
• Revision of Policy 738, “Nondiscrimination and Harassment of Students”
• Approval of religious exemption from compulsory attendance (Case RE21-20)
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session
• Appointment of Special Education Advisory Committee representative

The School Board approved several personnel appointments and releases and granted a religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE21-20. The board also adopted a consent agenda including policy revisions and the appointment of a Special Education Advisory Committee representative.

• Approved appointment, transfer, release, assignment, promotion and contracts of specific employees
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for Case Number RE21-20
• Appointed Angela Lello to the Special Education Advisory Committee for a two-year term
• Recognized Nov 1-5, 2021 as Attendance Officer Appreciation Week
• Recognized Nov 16, 2021 as Dutch American Heritage Day
• Approved revision of Policy 651, 'School Counseling Services, Elementary, Middle, and High School'
• Recognized Nov 8-12, 2021 as School Psychology Awareness Week
• Approved October 6, 2021 School Board Meeting Minutes

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will consider a $30,150,988 increase to the FY 2022 General Fund budget. They will also vote on contract awards for air purifiers and water coolers, proposed rezonings for Belmont Bay and Jefferson Plaza, and first readings of policy revisions on nondiscrimination and school counseling. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel, student religious exemptions, and legal matters.

• Increase School Board FY 2022 General Fund Budget by $30,150,988
• Contract award for air purifiers and filters (S-BB-22302)
• Contract award for water coolers (S-BB-22303)
• Proposed rezoning REZ2022-00001, Belmont Bay
• Proposed rezoning REZ2022-00003, Jefferson Plaza Redevelopment

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will meet in closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters, then convene open session to act on a consent agenda. Items include proclamations, revisions to policies on meetings, citizen participation, electronic participation, and student absences, approval of 2022 legislative priorities, proposed sale of VSPA bonds, and a resolution for safe learning and workplace. The agenda is largely procedural with several routine recognitions and policy updates.

• Closed session discussion of personnel appointments/releases, legal matters, pandemic issues, and security of Kelly Leadership Center
• Approval of 2022 Legislative Priorities
• Proposed Sale of VSPA Bonds Fall 2021
• Revisions to Policy 132 (Regular, Special and Closed Meetings), Policy 134 (Citizen Participation), Policy 139 (Electronic Participation), and Policy 724 (Student Absences)
• Approval of Resolution for Safe Learning and Safe Workplace

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The School Board held a closed session to discuss student religious exemptions, personnel matters, and legal litigation. The board also authorized the use of quick-take condemnation proceedings to acquire land for a Woodbridge Area elementary school and a 14th high school.

• Approved religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance for cases RE21-1 through RE21-9
• Authorized acquisition of property at 13970 Jefferson Davis Highway, 13956 Jefferson Davis Highway, 13960 Jefferson Davis Highway, and 13950 Jefferson Davis Highway for the Woodbridge Area Elementary School
• Authorized acquisition of property at 12847 Minnieville Road, 12901 Minnieville Road, 13011 Telegraph Road, and 12920 Summit School Road for the 14th High School

School Board Special Meeting

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting primarily to finalize a working agreement with Superintendent LaTanya McDade, as required by her contract. The board met in closed session to discuss employment, duties, and personnel matters, then voted on several action items in open session. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Policy 117 and the Working Agreement with Superintendent LaTanya McDade
• Waived the 30-day requirement of Policy 102 for superintendent-approved regulations through the COVID-19 pandemic
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session
• Approved an updated retainer agreement for legal services with Blankingship & Keith

School Board Special Meeting

The Prince William County School Board is holding a special meeting primarily in closed session to discuss and develop a working agreement regarding the roles, performance, and relationship with Superintendent LaTanya McDade, as outlined in her contract. The board also approved the closed session agenda and later certified that the closed session complied with Virginia FOIA. Following closed session, the board approved appointments and releases of specific employees.

• Purpose of meeting: developing a working agreement with Superintendent LaTanya McDade under her contract
• Notice that board member Diane Ralston may participate electronically due to a medical condition
• Approval of the special meeting agenda, including closed session items
• Motion to enter closed session to discuss superintendent employment/performance and legal advice on meeting conduct and facility security
• Certification that closed session complied with Virginia Code, and approval of employee appointments/releases

School Board Public Hearing on ESSER III Funding (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board convened a public hearing to receive citizen comments on developing a plan for additional funding from the American Rescue Plan Act's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Fund. The hearing was held in person and electronically under the state of emergency. No decisions on the funding plan were made at this meeting; it was solely for gathering public input.

• Public hearing on ESSER III funding from the American Rescue Plan Act
• Citizens allowed 2 minutes to speak on proposed uses of ESSER III funds
• Meeting conducted physically at Kelly Leadership Center and electronically via GoToMeeting WebEx
• Agenda included only procedural items: call to order, pledge, approval of agenda, public hearing, adjourn

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 matters, legal issues, and student religious exemption requests. In that session the board approved appointments and releases of specific employees and authorized the superintendent to fill vacant administrative positions by July 1, 2021. The board also approved four religious exemption requests (cases RE20-29, RE20-30, RE20-31, RE20-32). The meeting concluded with certification that only exempted matters were discussed.

• Motion to enter closed session for personnel, legal, and religious exemption discussions
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees and authority to fill vacancies
• Approval of religious exemption requests for case numbers RE20-29, RE20-30, RE20-31, RE20-32
• Closed session certification confirming compliance with Virginia open‑meeting law
• Approval of the public meeting agenda covering various contracts and policy items

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The board will approve its public meeting agenda and a series of consent items. It will award a $2,188,040 contract for the Reagan Middle School addition. The board will also authorize utility easements for portable classroom relocation for the 2021‑22 school year, approve a purchase agreement, renew liability/property insurance, and renew the annual retainer for legal services provided by James Council, Esq.

• Contract Award – Reagan Middle School Addition – $2,188,040 (Wallingford)
• Authorization to Execute Utility Easements for Portable Classroom Relocation for the 2021‑22 School Year (Ciarochi)
• Approval of Purchase Agreement (Wallingford)
• Liability/Property Insurance – Renewal (Wallingford)
• Renewal of Annual Retainer Agreement for Legal Services Provided by James Council, Esq. (Guilfoyle)

Special School Board Meeting for Professional Development Training (Physical Assembly With Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

This special meeting is devoted entirely to a professional development training session for School Board members, as required by Virginia law. No substantive decisions or policy discussions are on the agenda.

• School Board professional development training on governance, ethics, and collaboration (Dr. Michael Murphy)

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene publicly to vote on a consent agenda that includes contract awards for school additions and renovations, a COVID-19 grant for preschools, and a proposed equity statement. Notable actions include four construction contracts and a sole-source purchase for special education materials.

• Contract award for Bennett Elementary School addition (S-DJ-21612)
• Contract award for Kelly Leadership Center 1st Floor Renovation (S-BB-21610)
• Roof replacement contracts for Battlefield High School (S-BB-21613) and Freedom High School (S-BB-21614)
• COVID-19 One Time Supplemental Grant for Preschools
• Proposed Equity Statement (Huebner)

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board met in a hybrid closed and open session. During closed session, the board approved personnel appointments and releases, waived Superintendent Dr. Walts' 2021-2022 annual evaluation due to his June 30 resignation, and approved a deed restriction for environmental remediation at the Independent Hill site. The open session included the pledge of allegiance and agenda approval.

• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
• Waiver of Superintendent’s 2021-2022 annual evaluation due to Dr. Walts’ June 30 resignation
• Approval of deed restriction for environmental remediation at the Independent Hill site
• Closed session certification

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, student religious exemption requests, and legal matters. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda including the 2021-22 Perkins Local Plan and Budget for Career and Technical Education, minutes from April 7, and heard citizen comments. The board also certified the closed session and approved specific actions from it.

• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for students RE20-27 and RE20-28
• Approved payment of transition costs for new superintendent and authorized Chairman to execute Letter of Agreement
• Adopted 2021-22 Perkins Local Plan and Budget for Career and Technical Education
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session
• Certified closed session of February 3, 2021

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board will hold a hybrid meeting on April 7, 2021, with a closed session for personnel and student religious exemptions. In open session, the board will vote on a consent agenda including contract awards for five school improvement projects (13th High School offsite, C.D. Hylton HS renovation, Osbourn Park HS windows, Parkside MS renovation, Unity Reed HS windows), adoption of 2021-22 preschool enrollment criteria, a proffer funds transfer, and payroll approval. The board will also hear updates on the Racial and Social Justice Commission and the Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity.

• Contract awards for five school renovation/improvement projects (13th HS offsite, C.D. Hylton HS, Osbourn Park HS, Parkside MS, Unity Reed HS)
• Approval of religious exemption from compulsory attendance for students RE20-24, RE20-25, RE20-26
• Adoption of Prince William Preschool Program Enrollment Criteria 2021-22
• Proffer Funds Transfer
• Update on PWC Racial and Social Justice Commission and Equity Scorecard

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board held a hybrid meeting during the state of emergency. They entered closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the evaluation of Division Counsel and the search for a new superintendent. After reconvening, the board approved a contract amendment for Division Counsel and appointed LaTanya McDade as Superintendent effective July 1, 2021.

• Approved fourth amendment to Division Counsel's employment agreement
• Appointed LaTanya McDade as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2021

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board is meeting electronically under the state of emergency to conduct routine and substantive business. The public session includes approval of three property acquisitions for the 14th High School, a construction contract for Rosemount Elementary School, a contract for step vans, and adoption of the FY 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. A closed session was held to discuss personnel, student matters, and legal issues.

• Acquisition of Belno II, LLC property for the 14th High School
• Acquisition of Danaco, Inc. property for the 14th High School
• Acquisition of 13105 Telegraph Road, LLC property for the 14th High School
• Contract award for construction of Rosemount Elementary School (S-DJ-21600)
• Contract award for step vans (S-BB-21308) and FY 2022 Budget/CIP approval

School Board Meeting - Final Mark Up, Work Session (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board will hold a final mark-up work session for the FY 2022 Budget. The meeting is conducted electronically under the state of emergency. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• FY 2022 Budget final mark-up work session

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

This is a largely procedural meeting that consists almost entirely of closed session discussions, with no substantive public agenda items. The board approved a closed session agenda covering personnel, the superintendent search, student matters, legal issues, and real property acquisition, and later certified the closed session.

• Motion to enter closed session for personnel, legal, real estate, and security matters
• Certification of closed session on March 3, 2021
• Certification of additional closed session for superintendent interviews held at undisclosed location
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees as discussed in closed session
• Authorization for chairman to request identification of key administrative personnel vacancies

Public Hearing - Budget and Work Session - CIP/Budget

The Prince William County School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 CIP/Budget, as required by Virginia law. Following the hearing, the board will hold a work session to discuss the budget. The board also announces upcoming closed-session interviews for the superintendent position.

• Public hearing on FY 2022 CIP/Budget
• FOIA notice of upcoming superintendent interviews
• Work session discussion on FY 2022 Budget

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board met in a closed session on February 17, 2021 to approve several actions. Members approved the appointments and releases of specific employees, granted religious exemption requests for cases RE20-21, RE20-22, and RE20-23, and directed that no new contracts, appointments, transfers, or assignments be made to key positions through June 30, 2021. The board also entered closed session to discuss legal matters, litigation, vaccination issues, and real‑property acquisition, and later certified the closed session.

• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees
• Approval of religious exemption requests RE20-21, RE20-22, RE20-23
• Directive to freeze key personnel appointments, transfers, and assignments until June 30, 2021
• Motion to enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real‑property matters
• Certification of the closed session

Special School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board held a special closed meeting on February 13, 2021, to conduct initial interviews for the superintendent position. After closed session, the board voted to approve Candidate B and Candidate E for additional interviews and to maintain confidentiality. The meeting included procedural steps to enter closed session and certify it.

• Closed session held to interview prospective superintendent candidates (Va. Code § 2.2-3711)
• Board approved Candidate B and Candidate E for further interviews (motion passed 6-0-2)
• Closed session certification adopted (motion passed 7-0-1)
• Meeting held electronically under state of emergency authority (HB 29 Amendment 28)

Special School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board is meeting in a special closed session to conduct initial interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The meeting was held electronically under the state of emergency authority. The board also approved the closed session agenda and later certified that only exempt matters were discussed.

• Conducting initial interviews for Superintendent of Schools in closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Approved closed session agenda and motion to enter closed session (unanimous vote)
• Certified that closed session complied with Virginia open meeting laws

School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

This is a public meeting of the Prince William County School Board, held electronically under the COVID-19 state of emergency, to present and receive public input on the FY2022 Proposed Budget. The meeting includes a budget overview from staff and limited citizen comment time focused solely on the proposed budget. No other business or regular citizen comment is conducted.

• Presentation of the FY2022 Proposed Budget by school division staff
• Citizen comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker on the budget only
• Electronic participation under Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2 and Amendment 28 to House Bill 29
• Public comment sign-up required by 4 p.m. on February 8, 2021

Special School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting on February 6, 2021, to enter closed session. The closed session was conducted to discuss and receive a presentation from BWP & Associates on superintendent search candidates and to receive legal advice. The board then certified that only exempted matters were discussed.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent search candidates with BWP & Associates
• Motion to enter closed session citing Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 for personnel and legal advice
• Closed session certification adopted under Virginia Code § 2.2-3712
• Meeting conducted electronically under state of emergency authority from House Bill 29 amendment

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, student matters, and legal issues, followed by an open session. Key items include a proposed FY 2022 budget and capital improvement plan, two rezoning requests (Lake Pointe and Windsor Oaks), and a contract award for HVAC digital controls. The board also approved appointments, releases, and religious exemptions from compulsory attendance.

• FY 2022 Proposed Budget and CIP presentation by Superintendent Walts
• Contract award (R-BB-21014) for HVAC Digital Controls Services
• Proposed rezoning REZ2021-00009, Lake Pointe
• Proposed rezoning REZ2021-00008, Windsor Oaks
• Approval of religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance for cases RE20-18, RE20-19, RE20-20

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for real property, legal, and personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to consider attendance area recommendations for Kyle R. Wilson, Montclair, Charles J. Colgan, and C.D. Hylton Schools. The board will also vote on naming a new wing at Old Bridge Elementary School and the PACE West Gymnasium, approve revisions to policies 132 and 134 on meetings and citizen participation, and receive an update on the pandemic and the PWCS Equity Committee.

• Student housing attendance area recommendations for 2020-21 affecting Kyle R. Wilson, Montclair, Charles J. Colgan, and C.D. Hylton Schools
• Naming of new wing at Old Bridge Elementary School
• PACE West Gymnasium naming nomination
• Revisions to Policy 132 (Regular, Special and Closed Meetings) and Policy 134 (Citizen Participation)
• Approval of renewal of parliamentarian contract

Work Session Only - CIP/Budget

This is a work session of the Prince William County School Board, conducted electronically under Virginia's emergency provisions. The board will discuss the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2022-31, presented for discussion only; no voting is scheduled.

• Proposed CIP 2022-31 presented for discussion (no action taken)
• Meeting held electronically under Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2 due to state of emergency

Special School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting to consider the Superintendent's Return to Learning Plan presented on January 6, 2021. Board members approved a motion to postpone the return to in‑person instruction for students above second and third grade by an additional month while health metrics and vaccine distribution are monitored. The Board also directed that feasibility information for the new dates be presented at the February 17, 2021 meeting and retained the Superintendent's authority to take health‑related measures as needed. A limited citizen comment period was provided for additional public input on this agenda item.

• Approval of the public meeting agenda
• Allocated one‑hour citizen comment period for this special meeting
• Motion passed to delay return dates for grades above 2‑3 by one month
• Board will receive feasibility update on new dates at the Feb 17 meeting
• Superintendent retains authority to implement health protection measures

Special School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting solely to conduct a closed-session hearing on revoking the teaching license of former employee T20-16. The board voted 8-0 to recommend revocation to the Virginia Board of Education and to forward the petition and record within 14 days. No other business was conducted.

• Closed session held for license revocation hearing of former employee T20-16
• Board voted 8-0 to recommend revocation to the Virginia Board of Education
• Superintendent directed to forward petition and investigative record within 14 days

School Board Meeting (Physical Assembly with Electronic Participation Under State of Emergency)

The Prince William County School Board convened electronically under a state of emergency. The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters, then certified the session and approved employee appointments/releases. In the annual organizational meeting, the board elected Lisa Zargarpur as Vice Chairwoman for 2021, appointed B Simpson as Clerk and Brandynn Reaves as Deputy Clerk, and approved the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Approved closed session agenda covering personnel appointments/releases, real property disposition, and legal matters
• Entered closed session under Virginia Code exemptions for personnel, real property, litigation, and conflict of interest advice
• Certified closed session and approved appointments and releases of specific employees
• Elected Lisa Zargarpur as Vice Chairwoman for 2021
• Appointed B Simpson as Clerk and Brandynn Reaves as Deputy Clerk for 2021