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Prince William County Public Schools, VA

Prince William County Public Schools public meetings in 2022

38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to vote on buying church property for new elementary school

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session to vote on a consent agenda including the acquisition of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship property for a Woodbridge-area elementary school. The board will also discuss proposed Policy 796 on sexually explicit materials and consider contract awards, a speed reduction zone request, and other items.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $3.75M land purchase for Woodbridge Area Elementary School

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a land acquisition for a new elementary school and several facility contracts. The board also approved October 2022 payrolls and recognized two cultural observance days. Personnel appointments and releases were approved following a closed session.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

Committee expels one student, upholds long-term suspension for another

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to hear two student disciplinary appeals. The committee confirmed a long-term suspension for Student HS23-005 through June 15, 2023, and upgraded a suspension to expulsion for Student MS23-010 with remote instruction placement. Approval of a closed session consent agenda and certification of the closed session also occurred.

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✓ Decided: Committee confirms student suspension and expels another student

The School Board Disciplinary Committee reviewed parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. The committee confirmed one long-term suspension and upgraded another student's long-term suspension to an expulsion.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

School Board Meeting

School board to vote on 2023-24 calendar, prevailing wage, and parental access policy

The Prince William County School Board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, safety, and collective bargaining matters. In open session, they will consider approving the 2023-24 annual school calendar, a prevailing wage resolution, and revisions to Policy 795 on parental access to information. They will also receive an update on diversity, equity, and inclusion implementation and recognize eight schools as Virginia Naturally Schools.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves 2023-24 annual school calendar

The School Board approved Option 3 for the 2023-24 annual school calendar and passed a Prevailing Wage Resolution. The board also approved several employee appointments and religious exemptions from school attendance.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to vote on security surveillance contract and policy changes

The Prince William County School Board will meet in open session at 7 p.m. following a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters. The board will consider a consent agenda including a contract award for security surveillance equipment (R-KS-23000), new course offerings for 2023-24, and the 2023-24 annual school calendar. A proposed revision to Policy 795 on parental access to information and a prevailing wage resolution are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $72M payroll and security equipment contracts

The School Board approved the September 2022 payroll and awarded contracts for security surveillance equipment. The board also approved new course offerings for the 2023-24 school year and the 2022-23 Gifted Education Advisory Committee appointments.

Sat Oct 29, 2022

School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent's Annual Goal Setting for 2022-23 School Year

School board to set superintendent's annual goals in closed session

The Prince William County School Board is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct the Superintendent's annual goal setting for the 2022-23 school year. The board will enter closed session for this discussion, as permitted by Virginia law, and later vote on the goals. There will be no public comment period.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves Superintendent's annual goals for 2022-23 school year

The School Board held a special meeting to establish the Superintendent's annual goals for the 2022-23 school year. The goals were discussed in a closed session and subsequently approved in open session.

Wed Oct 19, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to vote on collective bargaining resolution and citizen participation policy

The Prince William County School Board will hold an open meeting after a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider revisions to Policy 134 on citizen participation, approve a collective bargaining resolution, and recognize a teacher award. Consent agenda items include designating Dutch-American Heritage Day and Native American Heritage Month.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to vote on $20.6M in new funding and collective bargaining

The Prince William County School Board will consider increasing the FY 2023 School Operating Fund by a total of $20,615,598 from county surplus and grocery tax revenue. Other notable items include a collective bargaining resolution, updates to Policy 132 on citizen participation, and a proposed rezoning for Grayson Overlook. The board will also approve various proclamations and the 2022-27 Gifted Education Local Plan.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves over $20M in operating fund increases

The School Board approved two funding increases for the FY 2023 School Operating Fund totaling $20,615,598. The board also approved the 2022-27 Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted and opposed a rezoning application for Grayson Overlook.

Wed Sep 21, 2022

School Board Meeting

Board approves 2023 legislative priorities, gymnasium naming, bond sale

The Prince William County School Board will consider approval of 2023 Legislative Priorities, naming of the Independence Nontraditional School Gymnasium after Dr. Robert Eichorn, and the proposed sale of VPSA Bonds Fall 2022. The board will also recognize several heritage months, appoint advisory council members, and enter closed session for personnel, legal, and collective bargaining matters.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022

School Board Meeting

PWCS board to vote on Marumsco property for new elementary school

The Prince William County School Board will hold a meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, and student matters. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda including the acquisition of Marumsco Neighborhoods property for a Woodbridge-area elementary school, a proposed sale of VPSA bonds, and various recognitions. A student expulsion appeal will also be decided in closed session.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

Disciplinary committee enters closed session for expulsion appeal

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee held a disciplinary hearing on August 10, 2022. The committee approved a closed session agenda, entered closed session to discuss a student expulsion appeal and receive legal advice, then reconvened and certified the closed session. No public decisions were made on the student matter during the open portion.

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Wed Jul 27, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

Disciplinary committee approves expulsion of student MS22-171

The School Board Disciplinary Committee held a closed disciplinary hearing on July 27, 2022. The committee voted unanimously to approve staff's recommendation for the expulsion of Student MS22-171, with conditions for readmission after 365 days and remote computer-based instruction during the expulsion term. The committee also approved a closed session consent agenda and certified the closed session as lawful.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

School Board Disciplinary Committee holds closed hearing on student matters

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review and act on student disciplinary appeals and other matters involving scholastic records, as permitted by Virginia Code. The committee approved the closed session agenda, entered closed session, and later certified that the closed session complied with state law. No public votes or decisions on individual student cases were disclosed.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent's Evaluation

School board approves superintendent's evaluation and contract amendment

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting to evaluate Superintendent Dr. McDade. After a closed session, the board approved her 2021-22 evaluation, authorized an amendment to her employment agreement, and waived the 30-day notification requirement. The board also decided on employee appointments, a grievability determination, and authorized litigation against Juul Labs.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

School Board Committee confirms suspension and expulsion of two students

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. After the closed session, the committee voted to confirm a long-term suspension for Student MS22-170 and an expulsion for Student HS22-165.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board rejects student placement recommendation for Independence Nontraditional School

The Prince William County School Board held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, collective bargaining, and real estate for a new elementary school. In open session, the board unanimously rejected a recommendation to place Student PLC22-005 at Independence Nontraditional School and approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and policy items.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

Disciplinary Committee amends suspension for student MS22-159

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss and act on student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved the closed session agenda, entered closed session, and later certified the closed session. The main action was amending the hearing officer's decision regarding the long-term suspension of student MS22-159.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022

School Board Meeting

School board approves employee dismissal, legal retainer, and historical markers

The Prince William County School Board held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and student matters, then reconvened in open session. The board approved several consent agenda items including historical markers for three schools, a retainer agreement for legal services, and dismissed an employee following a grievance appeal. The meeting also included a presentation on collective bargaining and discussion of prevailing wage.

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Wed May 18, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to consider Code of Behavior revisions, hire collective bargaining attorney

The Prince William County School Board is meeting in open session after a closed session on personnel, legal matters, and collective bargaining. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes revisions to the 2022-23 Code of Behavior and recognition of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. An update on the Governor's School @ Innovation Park is also scheduled.

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Wed May 18, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

School Board Disciplinary Committee amends student long-term suspension

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee held a closed disciplinary hearing to consider student appeals. After entering closed session, they voted to amend a hearing officer's decision regarding the long-term suspension of student HS22-151. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

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Wed May 4, 2022

School Board Meeting

Board to vote on school contracts, bus agreement, and behavior code revisions

This School Board meeting includes a closed session for personnel, student matters, legal issues, and collective bargaining consultation. The open session will consider a consent agenda with 10 items, including an agreement for Prince William County to use PWCS buses, a change order for Gainesville Middle School, and contract awards for Gar-Field and Woodbridge High Schools curtain wall replacements. The Board will also discuss revisions to the 2022-23 Code of Behavior and hear the Safe Schools Advisory Council annual report.

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Wed May 4, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Committee

School Board Disciplinary Committee confirms long-term suspension of student

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee held a disciplinary hearing, voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss student disciplinary appeals under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) and (8), and afterwards certified the closed session. In closed session, the committee reviewed a parent appeal of a student management recommendation and voted to confirm the long-term suspension of Student HS22-137.

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Sat Apr 30, 2022

School Board Special Meeting

School Board holds closed session on Kelly Leadership Center security

The Prince William County School Board convened a special closed session to receive information and discuss security plans for the Kelly Leadership Center. The agenda contains only procedural items, including a notice of electronic participation for a board member and a certification of the closed session. No public decisions or substantive policy items were scheduled.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022

School Board Disciplinary Hearing

School Board holds closed disciplinary hearing for student appeals

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session on April 20, 2022, to review and take action on disciplinary appeals for individual students, as permitted by Virginia law. The committee approved the closed session agenda, entered closed session, and later certified that only exempt matters were discussed. No specific student cases or outcomes were disclosed in the public agenda.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022

School Board Meeting & Public Hearing

Public hearing on land swap for new elementary school

The School Board held a closed session to discuss personnel, student, and legal matters, then reconvened for open session. The main public item was a hearing on selling the Ann Ludwig School property at 14575 Potomac Branch Drive to Vineyard Christian Fellowship, with proceeds funding capital improvements. The consent agenda included contract awards for renovations at Bristow Run and Signal Hill elementary schools.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022

School Board Meeting

School Board to vote on rezoning, attendance changes, and contracts

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session to discuss employee matters, legal issues, and property acquisition for an elementary school. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda that includes a proposed rezoning (REZ2022-00016, Parkridge Center), high school attendance area recommendations for Brentsville District and Patriot High Schools, multiple contract awards, and a collective bargaining certification vote procedure.

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Thu Mar 24, 2022

School Board Special Meeting

Board approves procedures for employee collective bargaining certification

The Prince William County School Board entered a closed session to consult staff and legal counsel on the legal requirements for a collective bargaining certification under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712. The board then certified that the closed session complied with the law. It approved new procedures for submitting employee certifications related to collective bargaining. The board also amended the 2021‑22 calendar, moving the May 3, 2022 holiday to May 2, 2022.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022

School Board Meeting

PWCS board to approve FY 2023 budget and contract awards

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters, then reconvene to approve the consent agenda, which includes the FY 2023 Budget/CIP, contracts for Graham Park Middle School fenestration upgrades and virtual tutoring licenses, and various proclamations. The board will also vote on a student's long-term suspension.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022

School Board Meeting - Work Session (Rescheduled from February 23, 2022), Final Mark Up

School Board to finalize FY 2023 budget in work session

The Prince William County School Board will hold a work session to conduct a final mark-up of the FY 2023 Budget. No decisions are voted on at this meeting; it is a discussion and revision session.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022

School Board Meeting

Board approves $13,076,330.20 ESSER III grant award for FY 2022 operating fund

The Prince William County School Board approved the closed‑session agenda and entered a closed session to discuss personnel, student disciplinary appeals, legal matters, pandemic guidance, and facility security. In the open session the board adopted the public agenda, approved a consent agenda, and voted on several contract awards and operating‑fund increases, including a $13,076,330.20 American Rescue Plan Act ESSER III grant. The board also approved other contracts for stadium turf conversion, glass and glazing repairs, and roof replacements at multiple schools.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022

Work Session - CIP/Budget - RESCHEDULED to March 9, 2022

Board to discuss FY 2023 budget at rescheduled work session

This work session on the CIP and budget has been rescheduled to March 9, 2022. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion on the FY 2023 Budget. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022

School Board Meeting & Public Hearing - Budget

Board to weigh suspending COVID safety resolution; budget hearing set

The Prince William County School Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023 proposed budget and consider suspending the September 15, 2021 Resolution for Safe Learning and Safe Workplace. The board also plans to vote on employee appointments/releases, a long-term student suspension, and a first reading of policy revisions. A closed session beforehand covers personnel, student discipline, legal, and real property matters.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022

School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget

Public meeting on FY2023 proposed school budget

The School Board will hold a public meeting to present an overview of the FY2023 Proposed Budget and receive citizen input. Board member Diane Raulston of the Neabsco District will participate electronically due to a medical condition. Citizens may comment for up to three minutes after registering.

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Sat Feb 5, 2022

School Board Special Meeting

Board approves 2021‑22 performance goals for Superintendent in closed session

The Prince William County School Board held a special closed‑session meeting to develop and adopt mutually agreed‑upon annual performance goals for Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade for the 2021‑22 school year. The board approved the closed‑session agenda, entered closed session, certified the closed session, and voted to approve the superintendent’s goals. Two members participated electronically due to medical or family reasons.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022

School Board Meeting

Board will consider the FY 2023 proposed budget and capital improvement plan

The Prince William County School Board will approve the closed‑session agenda and enter a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. In the open session, the board will adopt the public agenda and a consent agenda that includes several contract awards, facility projects, and the FY 2023 budget proposal. The meeting also covers textbook adoption, appointments, and community recognitions.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022

School Board Meeting

School board approves option for Delorean Power to purchase vacant land

The Prince William County School Board held a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then approved a consent agenda in open session. Key actions included delegating authority to enter non-disclosure agreements, revising Policy 123 (Duties of the Clerk), proclaiming Brain Injury Awareness Month, and granting Delorean Power LLC an option to purchase vacant school board land. The board also authorized COVID-19 mitigation measures recommended by Division Counsel.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

School Board Meeting CONTINUED FROM January 5, 2022

Public hearing on proposed strategic plan; annual meeting

The Prince William County School Board continued its Jan 5 meeting, entering closed session for personnel, legal, and real property matters. After reconvening, the board held a public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed Strategic Plan, conducted its annual organizational meeting (electing Adele Jackson as Vice Chair and appointing a Clerk and Deputy Clerk for 2022), and recognized Brentsville District High School's field and Unity Reed High School senior Shawn Murphy.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

Work Session Only - CIP/Budget

School Board discusses proposed Capital Improvement Plan 2023-32

The Prince William County School Board holds a work session to discuss the Proposed CIP 2023-32. Two board members participate electronically due to medical conditions. The board will consider accepting the plan for further discussion.

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Wed Jan 5, 2022

School Board Meeting - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2022 (INCLEMENT WEATHER)

Public hearing on proposed strategic plan; annual organizational items

This School Board meeting was originally scheduled for January 5, 2022 but was continued to January 12, 2022 due to inclement weather. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed Strategic Plan, recognitions for a field and a student athlete, and annual organizational items such as electing a vice chair, appointing a clerk and deputy clerk, setting meeting dates and locations for 2022, and approving memberships.

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