Prince William County Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Joint Meeting with PWC Board of County Supervisors

The Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors will meet jointly to receive informational briefings on several topics. County officials will present on the Crisis Receiving Center, the Governor's budget overview, and the FY2026 budget calendar. School officials will provide updates on Hazel Health telehealth services, the 2025-29 capital improvement plan, enrollment projections, and a recently approved redistricting policy.

• Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) briefing
• Governor's Budget Overview and FY2026 Budget Calendar review
• Hazel Health Telehealth Services update for students
• CIP 2025-29 (Capital Improvement Plan) presentation
• Policy 264 on School Redistricting and Boundary Planning Process (approved Oct 2, 2024)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The School Board Disciplinary Committee entered closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters, then reconvened to approve a long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-061 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program. The committee also certified the closed session and approved other closed session action items.

• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-061 to CBI Program via remote access
• Approved closed session agenda and entered closed session under Va. Code for student records and legal advice
• Certified closed session as compliant with open meeting laws
• Approved other closed session consent agenda items

The School Board Disciplinary Committee met to review student disciplinary matters in a closed session. The committee approved a long-term suspension and reassignment to a remote computer-based program for one student. All other actions were procedural.

• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-061 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda items (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board approved the agenda and entered closed session for personnel, student, legal, and safety matters. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda including the 2025 Internal Audit Plan and approval of October 2024 payrolls. Board matters include the first reading of Policy 729 "Cell Phone-Free Education" and first readings of revisions to several policies on nondiscrimination, procurement, and holidays.

• First reading of Policy 729 "Cell Phone-Free Education"
• First reading of revision to Policy 060 "Nondiscrimination and Commitment to Equity"
• First reading of revision to Policy 541 "Holidays"
• First reading of deletions for eight procurement policies (470.01–470.08)
• Approval of 2025 Internal Audit Plan

The School Board approved the October 2024 payroll and a series of policy revisions regarding nondiscrimination and student behavior. The board also decided on several student-specific matters, including a religious exemption and two program reassignments following unlawful acts in the community.

• Approved October 2024 payrolls totaling $90,669,039.66
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE24-10 (8-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student SR25-054 to Computer-Based Instruction Program (8-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student HS25-056 to Independence Nontraditional School (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Internal Audit Plan
• Approved revisions to Policies 060, 507, 701, 733, and 738 regarding discrimination, harassment, and behavior
• Approved amended Jan 4, 2023, and Nov 13 and 19, 2024 meeting minutes

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a public meeting including a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters. In open session, they will vote on consent agenda items including policy revisions and appointments, and discuss several first-readings of policies, most notably a cell phone-free education policy and redistricting of school attendance boundaries for anticipated new developments.

• First reading of Policy 729, 'Cell Phone-Free Education'
• Discussion of redistricting school attendance boundaries for anticipated new developments
• First readings of revisions to nondiscrimination, behavior, bullying, and harassment policies
• Approval of 2025-26 annual school calendar
• Revision to Policy 115 on compensation and reimbursement of board members

The School Board approved the 2025-26 annual school calendar and updated its legislative agenda to oppose skilled gaming. The board also approved several personnel appointments and a revision to the public solicitations policy.

• Approved Option A for the 2025-26 annual school calendar (7-1)
• Approved amendment to 2024-2025 legislative agenda to oppose skilled gaming (6-1-1)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Advisory Council on Sustainability replacement appointments (8-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 924, 'Public Solicitations in the Schools and Annual Employee Charitable Campaign' (8-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 School Board Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting minutes (8-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to hear appeals of student disciplinary actions. The committee denied staff's recommendation to expel student MS25-040, reassigning them to Independence Nontraditional School. It approved long-term suspensions and reassignments for students HS25-047, HS25-045, and HS25-041, with conditions for return.

• Denied expulsion for student MS25-040, reassigned to Independence Nontraditional School for remainder of 2024-25 year
• Approved long-term suspension of student HS25-047 through Oct 16, 2024, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved long-term suspension of student HS25-045 through Oct 16, 2024, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved long-term suspension of student HS25-041 through Oct 15, 2024, with reassignment to an alternative educational setting determined by IEP team
• Committee certified that closed session complied with Virginia Code exemptions

The committee disapproved one staff recommendation for student expulsion and approved three long-term suspensions. Students involved were reassigned to alternative educational settings, including Independence Nontraditional School.

• Disapproved expulsion of Student MS25-040 and reassigned student to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-047 through October 16, 2024, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-045 through October 16, 2024, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-041 through October 15, 2024, and reassignment to an alternative educational setting (3-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved two parent appeals: one reassigning a student to remote-only Computer-Based Instruction, and another upholding a long-term suspension with nontraditional placement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved SMAPD's reassignment of Student HS25-018 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program via remote access only
• Approved SMAPD's long-term suspension of Student HS25-018 through Sep 27, 2024, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by the IEP team, excluding Independence Nontraditional School or PACE West
• Approved the closed session consent agenda item as presented
• All motions passed unanimously by members Blake, Jessie, and Williams

The School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved the reassignment of one student to a remote computer-based program and the long-term suspension and nontraditional placement of another student.

• Approved reassignment of Student HS25-018 to Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-015 through September 27, 2024, and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
• Approved closed session consent agenda items (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters, followed by an open session to vote on 2025 legislative priorities, multiple contract awards, the 2025-2026 school calendar, and a cell phone pilot program with future recommendations. Several policy revisions will also receive first readings.

• 2025 Legislative Priorities (Guilfoyle)
• Contract Award - Air Conveyance Cleaning and Special Treatments (R-LD-25002)
• Contract Award - Neabsco Elementary School Elevator Replacement (S-BB-25600)
• PWCS Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Communication Device Pilot & Future Recommendations
• 2025-2026 Annual School Calendar and New Course Offerings for 2025-26

The School Board approved several contracts, including a $1.2 million elevator replacement for Neabsco Elementary School and September 2024 payrolls totaling $86.9 million. The Board also approved new course offerings for the 2025-26 school year and 2025 legislative priorities. A student reassignment to a remote computer-based program was upheld following a parent appeal.

• Approved $1,244,578 contract for Neabsco Elementary School elevator replacement (8-0)
• Approved September 2024 payrolls in the amount of $86,946,022.43 (8-0)
• Approved contract for air conveyance cleaning and special treatments to Americlean Services Corporation (8-0)
• Approved new course offerings for the 2025-26 school year (8-0)
• Approved 2025 legislative priorities (8-0)
• Upheld reassignment of Student SR25-032 to Computer-Based Instruction Program via remote access (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Adopted acknowledgments for American Education Week, Inclusive Schools Week, and other events (7-0, 1 abstain)

School Board Meeting

The School Board will conduct a closed session to discuss personnel, student matters, legal issues, and security before reconvening for an open session. The open session includes discussions on legislative priorities, safety updates, and various policy revisions.

• Closed session discussion of employee appointments, releases, and specific student disciplinary matters
• Reassignment of Student SR25-035 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program via remote access
• Revision of Policy 503, 'Code of Conduct'
• Zoning application near Gainesville Middle School
• Revision of Policy 170 regarding standing committees and advisory boards

The School Board approved the reassignment of a student to a remote computer-based program and authorized a zoning application near Gainesville Middle School. The Board also approved several employee appointments and releases. A proposal to begin the school redistricting process for Covington-Harper Elementary School was defeated.

• Approved reassignment of Student SR25-035 to Computer-Based Instruction Program (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Authorized zoning application for 3.06 acres near Gainesville Middle School (7-0)
• Approved appointment to Special Education Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved revision of Policy 503, 'Code of Conduct' (7-0)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved acknowledgements for America Recycles Day, Dutch-American Heritage Day, and National Native American Heritage Month (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied motion to direct Superintendent to begin redistricting for Covington-Harper Elementary School (3-5)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to discuss and take action on student disciplinary matters. The committee approved the reassignment of a specific student to Independence Nontraditional School following a parent appeal, based on a recommendation from the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department.

• Approved reassignment of Student MS25-003 to Independence Nontraditional School, upholding SMAPD's decision and hearing officer's conditions for return

The Disciplinary Committee reviewed a parent appeal regarding a student reassignment. The committee approved the decision to reassign Student MS25-003 to Independence Nontraditional School and accepted the hearing officer's conditions for returning to a traditional school.

• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in Closed Session (3-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student MS25-003 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board met on October 2, 2024, and approved a consent agenda including 14 items such as the Pennington School building addition, math textbook adoption, and policy revisions. The board also entered closed session for personnel, student matters, legal issues, and safety, and later certified the session. Open session included a first reading of Policy 503 (Code of Conduct) and an update on the Energy Management and Sustainability Program.

• Pennington School Building Addition approved
• Revision of Policy 264, 'School Redistricting and Boundary Planning Process' approved
• Math Textbook Adoption approved
• Revision of Policy 503, 'Code of Conduct' – first reading presented
• Energy Management and Sustainability Program Update provided

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a $2.1M grant for Afghan students and payrolls for July and August 2024. Other actions included approving a student reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School and a religious exemption from compulsory attendance.

• Approved $2,103,148 grant for School Support for Afghan Students
• Approved July 2024 payrolls of $79,557,534.68
• Approved August 2024 payrolls of $76,680,663.89
• Approved reassignment of Student SR25-023 to Independence Nontraditional School
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE24-9
• Approved revised Policy 264 regarding School Redistricting and Boundary Planning Process
• Approved criteria and timeline for 2024-25 Math Textbook Adoption
• Authorized special use permit application for Pennington School building addition

School Board Meeting

The School Board approved a consent agenda that included a revision to Policy 507 on discrimination and harassment in employment. They also approved closed session actions on employee appointments and a religious exemption from compulsory school attendance. The board will hold a first reading of Policy 234 regarding student housing boundary planning, and discuss a proposed sale of VPSA bonds.

• First reading of Policy 234, 'Student Housing - Boundary Planning Process'
• Proposed sale of VPSA Bond Fall 2024
• Revision of Policy 507, 'Discrimination and Harassment in Employment' – approved
• Approval of religious exemption from compulsory school attendance (case RE24-8)
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees

The School Board approved a request to apply for $144.5 million in VPSA bonds to fund capital improvement projects. Other actions included approving employee appointments and a religious exemption for school attendance. The board also revised a policy regarding discrimination and harassment in employment.

• Authorized $144.5M VPSA bond sale application for capital improvement projects (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (Unanimous)
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE24-8 (Unanimous)
• Approved revision of Policy 507, 'Discrimination and Harassment in Employment' (Unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2024, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted 9 acknowledgements and recognitions (7-0, 1 abstain)

School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent's Annual Goal Setting for 2024-25 School Year

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting primarily for the superintendent's annual goal setting. The board met in closed session to discuss performance, then reconvened and approved the goals. No public comment was taken.

• Approval of Superintendent's annual goals for the 2024-25 school year after closed session

The Prince William County School Board met to establish the Superintendent's annual goals for the 2024-25 school year. The goals were discussed in a closed session and subsequently approved in open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Superintendent's goal setting (7-0)
• Certified the closed session (8-0)
• Approved the Superintendent's annual goals for the 2024-25 school year (8-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will vote on a consent agenda including contracts for Gar-Field High School HVAC replacement and locksmith services, a proposed sale of VPSA bonds, and a first reading of Policy 507 on discrimination and harassment in employment. The board will also hear an appeal of a challenge to instructional materials and appoint a new clerk in closed session.

• Contract Award - Gar-Field High School Rooftop HVAC Replacements (S-BB-24607)
• Contract Award - Locksmith Services, Doors and Hardware, and Storefront (R-BB-23007)
• Proposed Sale of VPSA Bonds Fall 2024
• First Reading of Revision to Policy 507, 'Discrimination and Harassment in Employment'
• Appeal of Challenge to Instructional Materials

The School Board appointed Laura Mills as Clerk and approved seven requests for religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance. The board also denied the readmission of one student to a traditional school, assigning them to a nontraditional setting instead. A 21-item consent agenda including various contract awards and advisory council appointments was adopted.

• Appointed Laura Mills as Clerk of the School Board (7-0)
• Approved 7 religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance (7-0)
• Denied readmission of Student MS24-039R to traditional school (7-0)
• Approved 21-item consent agenda including HVAC and locksmith contracts (7-0)
• Approved RAMP applications for four schools (Consent)
• Approved appointments for Career and Technical Education, Safe Schools, and Special Education councils (Consent)
• Approved appointments for Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity (Consent)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (7-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review student disciplinary matters. The committee approved a long-term suspension for one student and an early readmission for another. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-238 with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School through first semester of 2024-25
• Approved early readmission of Student HS24-048 to begin 2024-25 school year at Gainesville High School
• Committee certified that closed session complied with Virginia open meetings law

The committee reviewed student disciplinary matters in a closed session. It approved the long-term suspension of one student and the early readmission of another student for the 2024-25 school year.

• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS24-238 (3-0)
• Approved early readmission of Student HS24-048 to Gainesville High School for the 2024-25 school year (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Certified the Closed Session of August 7, 2024 (3-0)

Special School Board Meeting - Panel Interviews for the Clerk of the School Board Position

The Prince William County School Board is holding a special meeting solely to interview prospective candidates for the Clerk of the School Board position. The board will meet in closed session as permitted by Virginia law, with no citizen comment period. The meeting includes approval of the closed session agenda, entry into closed session, personnel interviews, and a certification of the closed session.

• Closed session for interviewing Clerk of the School Board candidates
• Approval of closed session agenda (motion passed 6-0 with one not present)
• No public comment time
• Closed session certification resolution

The School Board held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Clerk of the School Board position. The interviews were conducted in a closed session. No appointment was announced in the open session.

• Approved Closed Session agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel interviews
• Approved Closed Session Certification

School Board Special Meeting - License Revocation

The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting and voted to recommend revocation of the teaching license of former Employee No. T24-048. The board entered closed session to conduct a hearing and consult with counsel, then certified the closed session and approved the recommendation to forward the case to the Virginia Board of Education.

• Board voted 5-0 to recommend revocation of teaching license for former Employee T24-048
• Closed session held under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712 for personnel hearing
• Board certified closed session compliance with open meeting laws
• Superintendent directed to forward recommendation, petition, and investigative file to Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction within 14 days

The School Board held a special meeting to consider the Superintendent's Petition for Revocation of the Teaching License of former Employee No. T24-048. Following a closed session, the Board voted to recommend the revocation of the license to the Virginia Board of Education.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to conduct a hearing regarding the license revocation of former Employee No. T24-048 (5-0)
• Certified the closed session (5-0)
• Recommended to the Virginia Board of Education the revocation of the teaching license of Employee No. T24-048 (5-0)

Panel of the Prince William County School Board Meeting - Interviews for the Clerk of the School Board Position

This is a special meeting of a panel of the Prince William County School Board solely to interview candidates for the Clerk of the School Board position. All discussion and action will occur in closed session under Virginia law, with no public comment period. The agenda consists of procedural items to convene closed session, conduct interviews, and certify the session.

• Closed session to interview prospective candidates for Clerk of the School Board
• Approval of closed session agenda (passed 4-0)
• Motion to enter closed session citing Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) (passed 4-0)
• Closed session certification resolution (passed 4-0)

A panel of the Prince William County School Board met to interview candidates for the Clerk of the School Board position. The interviews were conducted in a closed session. No public appointment decision was recorded in the open session.

• Approved Closed Session agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session to interview candidates for Clerk of the School Board (4-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (4-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. After reconvening, it approved two parent appeals for long-term suspensions of students MS24-260 and HS24-279, reassigning each to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access through part of the 2024-25 school year. The meeting also included routine procedural items: approving the closed session agenda, entering closed session, certifying the closed session, and adjourning.

• Approved appeal of Student MS24-260: long-term suspension through May 14, 2024, reassignment to CBI Program via remote access through first semester 2024-25
• Approved appeal of Student HS24-279: long-term suspension through end of 2023-24 school year, reassignment to CBI Program via remote access through first semester 2024-25
• Approved closed session consent agenda items as presented

The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. It approved long-term suspensions and reassignments to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program for two students.

• Approved long-term suspension and CBI Program reassignment for Student MS24-260 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and CBI Program reassignment for Student HS24-279 (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda items (3-0)

Work Session

This work session is primarily for conducting the Superintendent's evaluation and other personnel matters in closed session. The board approved the closed session agenda, entered closed session, and later certified it. There was no public comment period.

• Approval of Superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation and amendment to employment agreement (closed session)
• Approval of evaluations for Division Counsel, Ombudsman, and School Board Clerk (closed session)
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees (closed session)
• Board certified closed session compliance with Virginia law
• No public hearings or citizen comment scheduled

The School Board conducted a work session focused on personnel evaluations and employment terms. Following a closed session, the Board approved evaluations for the Superintendent, Division Counsel, Ombudsman, and School Board Clerk.

• Approved Superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation and employment agreement amendment (8-0)
• Approved 2023-24 evaluation of Division Counsel and employment agreement amendment (8-0)
• Approved 2023-24 evaluation of Ombudsman and 2024-25 goal setting (8-0)
• Approved 2023-24 evaluation of School Board Clerk (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees presented in closed session (8-0)
• Approved closed session agenda (8-0)
• Certified that only lawful public business matters were discussed in closed session (8-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including contract awards and policy revisions. The board will also discuss proposed rezonings for several developments and the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement.

• Proposed FY 2025 Annual Tuition Rates and Fees
• Proposed Rezonings: Heathcote Marketplace Residential, Madison Square, Strathmore, and Featherstone Road
• Contract awards for Sinclair Elementary School parking lot expansion and classroom trailers
• Revision of Policy 653 regarding materials selection and adoption
• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Prince William County School Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including various contracts, textbook adoptions, and policy revisions. The Board also approved specific employee appointments and the contract renewal for lobbyist James Council, Esq.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved the adoption of the Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal for lobbyist James Council, Esq. (7-0)
• Approved closed session consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved the certification of the closed session (7-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The committee met in closed session to consider appeals of staff disciplinary recommendations for two students. They voted to reduce an expulsion recommendation to a long-term suspension for one student and to escalate a long-term suspension to an expulsion for another, with conditions discussed in closed session. The closed session was certified as compliant with Virginia law.

• Disapproved staff recommendation for expulsion of Student MS24-251; imposed long-term suspension through end of 2023-24 school year with reassignment to a traditional school for 2024-25.
• Disapproved staff recommendation for long-term suspension of Student MS24-248; imposed expulsion with alternative education at Independence Nontraditional School, eligible for readmission after 365 days.
• Closed session held to discuss and act on student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice under Virginia Code exemptions.
• Unanimous votes by committee members Tracy L Blake, Richard M Jessie, and Loree Williams on all actions.
• Closed session certified by resolution stating only exempted matters were discussed.

The committee reviewed two parent appeals regarding student disciplinary recommendations. The board modified the outcomes for both students, replacing one recommended expulsion with a long-term suspension and replacing one recommended long-term suspension with expulsion.

• Disapproved expulsion of Student MS24-251; approved long-term suspension through end of 2023-24 school year with reassignment to a different traditional school for 2024-25 (3-0)
• Disapproved long-term suspension of Student MS24-248; approved expulsion with alternative education provided by Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board is discussing the proposed 2024-25 Code of Behavior and first readings of policies regarding concussion management and instructional materials. The board is also awarding contracts for engineering and environmental services.

• Proposed 2024-25 Code of Behavior
• Contract Award - Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, and Inspection Services (R-LD-24019)
• Contract Award - Wetland Environmental Engineering Services (R-LD-24018)
• First reading of Policy 654 (Materials: Selection and Adoption) and deletion of Policy 653.03 (Challenged Instructional Materials)
• First reading of Policy 759 (Concussion Management)

The School Board approved several professional service contracts and insurance renewals for FY 2025. The board also acted on student reassignments and religious exemptions following a closed session.

• Approved FY 2025 liability/property insurance ($2,331,552) and excess workers' compensation policy ($530,335)
• Awarded geotechnical engineering, testing, and inspection contracts to ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc., and WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers
• Awarded wetland environmental engineering contracts to Timmons Group and Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
• Approved reassignment of Student SRH24-112 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program
• Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE23-23
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
• Approved resolution recognizing 2023-24 Student Representatives
• Approved recognitions for Caribbean American Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and National Immigrant Heritage Month

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will vote on a consent agenda awarding contracts for architectural/engineering design of the 14th high school, ADA improvements at Neabsco Elementary, net zero construction at Occoquan Elementary, and a new transportation center. The board will also discuss seven proposed rezoning requests and a proposed 2024-25 Code of Behavior. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.

• Contract award for 14th High School Architectural and Engineering Design Services (S-BB-24000)
• Contract award for Neabsco Elementary School ADA Improvements (S-BB-24604)
• Contract award for Occoquan Elementary School Net Zero New Construction (S-BB-24603)
• Contract award for New Dominion Transportation Center (S-BB-24605)
• Seven proposed rezoning requests, including Bradley South, Fowke Lane, Hoadly Square, 6990 Gilbeth Road, Lawson at Telegraph, Moreland Meadows, and 13000 Sport and Health Drive

The School Board approved several construction contracts, including a $60.9M project for Occoquan Elementary School and $8.6M for 14th High School design. The Board also approved the 2024-25 Local Special Education Annual Plan and March 2024 payrolls totaling $83.9M.

• Approved $60,917,000 contract for Occoquan Elementary School Net Zero New Construction to HESS Construction Company, LLC
• Approved $8,634,780 contract for 14th High School architectural and engineering design services to DLR Group of DC, P.C.
• Approved $496,099.17 contract for Neabsco Elementary School ADA improvements to M&F Concrete, Inc.
• Approved $299,641 contract for New Dominion parking expansion to Finley Asphalt & Sealing, Inc.
• Approved March 2024 payrolls in the amount of $83,935,963.16
• Approved 2024-25 Local Special Education Annual Plan
• Approved Development Impact Statement for Bradley South rezoning (REZ2023-00027)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees following closed session

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee held a closed session to review student disciplinary matters. The committee voted to approve long-term suspensions for two students through the remainder of the 2023-24 school year, with reassignment to the Computer-Based Instruction Program via remote access.

• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-207 through end of 2023-24 school year, with reassignment to CBI Program via remote access
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-213 through end of 2023-24 school year, with reassignment to CBI Program via remote access
• Approved closed session consent agenda items as presented
• Certified that closed session complied with Virginia Code for exempted discussions

The committee approved recommendations for the long-term suspension of two students through the end of the 2023-24 school year. Both students will be reassigned to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access.

• Approved long-term suspension and CBI reassignment for Student HS24-207 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and CBI reassignment for Student HS24-213 (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)
• Approved closed session consent agenda items (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, collective bargaining, and school security matters, then reconvene in open session to vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes four proposed rezoning changes (Avera II, Triangle Baptist Church, Smith Crossing, Thomas Farm at Bristow Station), multiple contract awards for engineering, roof repair, traffic planning, and the Woodbridge High School cosmetology lab renovation, the 2024-25 Perkins Local Plan, and approval of payrolls and minutes. The meeting also features recognitions for Virginia Purple Star schools and Educator's Rising winners.

• Proposed rezoning – REZ2024-00010, Avera II
• Proposed rezoning – REZ2024-00014, Triangle Baptist Church
• Proposed rezoning – REZ2024-00005, Smith Crossing
• Proposed rezoning – REZ2023-00031, Thomas Farm at Bristow Station
• Contract awards for MEP engineering, roof repair, traffic planning, and Woodbridge High cosmetology lab renovation

The School Board approved February 2024 payrolls totaling $84,014,139.66 and awarded several contracts for engineering, roof repair, and traffic planning. The Board also stated it is not opposed to four proposed rezoning applications and approved various employee appointments and releases.

• Approved February 2024 payrolls of $84,014,139.66
• Approved MEP engineering contracts for Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and Associates, Inc., CMTA, Inc., Dewberry Engineers, Inc., and Moseley Architects
• Approved roof repair contracts for Autumn Contracting, Northeast Contracting Corporation, Progressive Services, Inc., Ruff Roofers, Inc., Simpson Unlimited, Inc., and Vertex Roofing Contractors, Inc.
• Approved traffic planning contracts for Gorove/Slade Associates, Inc. and Timmons Group
• Approved Woodbridge High School cosmetology lab renovation contract for Alta Vista Consultants
• Approved Development Impact Statements (not opposed) for Avera II, Smith Crossing, Triangle Baptist Church REZ, and Thomas Farm at Bristow Station rezonings
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
• Certified 2024-25 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session on March 20, 2024, to review parent appeals of student long-term suspensions. The committee approved SMAPD recommendations to suspend five students and reassign them to alternative educational settings, including Computer-Based Instruction and Independence Nontraditional School. The meeting began with approval of the closed session agenda and concluded with certification of the closed session.

• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-168 through March 1, 2024, with reassignment to an alternative educational setting determined by IEP team
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-167 through March 1, 2024, with reassignment to an alternative educational setting determined by IEP team
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-163 for remainder of school year with eligibility for Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) via remote access
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-175 through April 1, 2024, with reassignment to CBI via remote access
• Approved long-term suspension of Student MS24-165 through February 23, 2024, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for the remainder of the school year

The School Board Disciplinary Committee reviewed five parent appeals regarding long-term suspensions. The committee approved the recommendations for all five students, including various reassignments to alternative educational settings or remote programs.

• Approved long-term suspension and alternative setting for Student HS24-168 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and alternative setting for Student HS24-167 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and remote CBI Program for Student HS24-163 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and remote CBI Program for Student HS24-175 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student MS24-165 (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will consider approving the FY 2025 Budget/CIP and ratify a collective bargaining agreement. The board will also act on several advisory council appointments, an easement at Mountain View Elementary, and personnel matters in closed session.

• Approval of FY 2025 Budget/CIP
• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Easement conveyance to Prince William County at Mountain View Elementary School
• Appointments to Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, Gifted Education Advisory Committee, and other advisory bodies
• Closed session for personnel, legal, and safety discussions

The School Board approved a consent agenda including several advisory committee appointments and an easement conveyance at Mountain View Elementary School. The board also approved personnel appointments and releases following a closed session.

• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved appointment to Career and Technical Education Advisory Council (7-1)
• Approved appointments to Gifted Education Advisory Committee for 2023-24 (7-1)
• Approved Jennifer Donnelly as Brentsville District representative to Safe Schools Advisory Council (7-1)
• Approved appointment to Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity (7-1)
• Approved easement conveyance at Mountain View Elementary School to County Board of Supervisors and Service Authority (7-1)
• Approved replacement appointments to Superintendent's Advisory Council on Sustainability (7-1)
• Approved replacement appointment to Special Education Advisory Committee (7-1)

Work Session & Final Mark Up

The Prince William County School Board will hold a work session and final mark-up for the FY 2025 Budget. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes scheduled. Staff will present budget updates and revenue figures.

• FY 2025 Budget Work Session - Final Mark-Up (discussion only)

The Prince William County School Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget as presented. A proposal to return the construction of a 14th high school to its original schedule was defeated.

• Denied motion to return 14th high school construction to original CIP schedule (1-7)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (7-1)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to consider three parent appeals of long-term suspensions for students HS24-154, HS24-159, and HS24-161. The committee approved the long-term suspensions in all cases but modified the reassignment conditions for two students. The meeting was largely conducted in closed session due to student privacy and legal advice exemptions under Virginia law.

• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-154 through March 1, 2024, but disapproved reassignment to CBI Program and instead allowed return to school upon compliance
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-159 through March 21, 2024, with reassignment to CBI Program and conditions for return
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-161 through March 31, 2024, with reassignment to an alternative educational setting determined by IEP team
• Committee entered closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice

The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding long-term suspensions for three students. The board approved suspension durations for all three students but differed on the specific educational placements for two of them.

• Approved long-term suspension for Student HS24-154 through March 1, 2024, but denied reassignment to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension for Student HS24-159 through March 21, 2024, and reassignment to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension for Student HS24-161 through March 31, 2024, and reassignment to an alternative educational setting (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Certified the Closed Session of March 13, 2024 (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will convene in closed session for personnel, student discipline, legal, and safety matters, then reconvene to consider a consent agenda including multiple construction contracts, a proposed rezoning for Smith Crossing, and approval of January 2024 payrolls. The board will also hear citizen comments, student representative reports, and a second-quarter update.

• Contract award for architectural services (R-BB-22031)
• Contract award for Kelly Leadership Center chiller replacement and LED lighting upgrade (R-BB-22011-01)
• Contract award for LED lighting upgrades at six Prince William County schools (R-BB-22011-01)
• Contract award for Potomac Shores Elementary School architectural and engineering design services (S-BB-24001)
• Proposed rezoning REZ2024-00005 for Smith Crossing

The School Board approved several architectural and facility upgrade contracts via a consent agenda. The Board also decided on multiple student appeals regarding reassignments and readmissions following a closed session.

• Approved term contracts for architectural services to Hord Coplan Macht, Maginnis + del Ninno Architects, PC Moseley Architects, PC, Stantec Architecture, Inc., and Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
• Approved contract for Kelly Leadership Center chiller replacement and LED lighting upgrade to CMTA, Inc.
• Approved LED lighting upgrades at six schools
• Approved architectural and engineering design services for Potomac Shores Elementary School
• Approved reassignment of Student SRH24-079 to Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program
• Approved reassignment of Student SRH24-086 to Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program
• Approved early readmission of Student ES23-198R (5-2)
• Approved reassignment of Student SR24-096 to an alternative educational setting

School Board Meeting & Public Hearing - Budget

The Prince William County School Board will conduct a public hearing on the FY 2025 proposed budget, as required by Virginia Code § 22.2-92, prior to adoption. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, student disciplinary, legal, and security matters, followed by certification and action items. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on the FY 2025 Proposed Budget (item 10.01)
• Closed session to discuss personnel appointments, student disciplinary matters, litigation, and school security (item 2.01)
• Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session (item 9.01)
• Approval of student SRH24-083 reassignment to Computer-Based Instruction Program via remote access (item 9.02)
• Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from February 7 and February 12, 2024 (item 13.01)

The School Board conducted a public hearing regarding the FY 2025 Proposed Budget with 14 citizens speaking. The Board also approved several personnel actions and a student reassignment following a closed session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved reassignment of Student SRH24-083 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes from Feb 7 and Feb 12 (8-0)
• Approved acknowledgements for Brain Injury Awareness, Equity in Education, International Women's Day, National Athletic Training Month, and National Playground Safety Week (7-0, 1 abstain)

School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget

This is a public meeting of the Prince William County School Board dedicated solely to hearing citizen comments on the proposed FY 2025 Budget. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and a public comment period.

• Public Meeting on the FY 2025 Proposed Budget – citizens may speak for up to three minutes
• Citizen comment time open to residents of Prince William County
• Speakers must register by noon on February 12, 2024

The School Board conducted a public meeting regarding the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. No substantive decisions were made; the session consisted of a budget process timeline presentation and citizen comments.

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session on February 12, 2024, to review student disciplinary matters. The committee approved two long-term suspension recommendations from the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD) following parent appeals. One suspension (Student MS24-114) ran through January 12, 2024, with reassignment to an alternative setting; the other (Student HS24-122) ran through January 19, 2024, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School. The votes on the first item were 2–1 (Loree Williams voting no); the second was unanimous.

• Approval of long-term suspension for Student MS24-114 through Jan 12, 2024, and reassignment to an alternative setting determined by IEP team
• Approval of long-term suspension for Student HS24-122 through Jan 19, 2024, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Motion to enter closed session under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711(A)(2) and (8) for student disciplinary matters and legal advice
• Closed session certification resolution adopted unanimously after reconvening
• Parent appeals of SMAPD long-term suspension recommendations were the primary action items

The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions in a closed session. It approved the long-term suspension and alternative placement for two students.

• Approved long-term suspension and alternative educational setting for Student MS24-114 (2-1)
• Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS24-122 (3-0)
• Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
• Certified Closed Session compliance (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board meets in closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters before open session. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda including a rezoning of Mayfield Crossing (REZ2024-0007), revisions to Policy 153 on budget responsibilities, a teacher apprenticeship grant, and approval of December 2023 payrolls. The superintendent will present the FY 2025 proposed budget and capital improvement plan.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget and CIP presentation by Superintendent McDade
• Proposed Rezoning REZ2024-0007, Mayfield Crossing
• Revisions to Policy 153, "School Board Budget Responsibilities"
• Application for VDOE Grow Your Own - Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program Grant
• Special Warrant for approval of December 2023 payrolls

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a teacher apprenticeship grant and a rezoning proposal. The Board also voted to dismiss one employee and exclude one student from the school division following a closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including VDOE grant, Mayfield Crossing rezoning, and Policy 153 revisions (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
• Approved dismissal of Employee T24-01 (8-0)
• Confirmed exclusion of Student SA24-037 from PWCS (8-0)
• Approved December 2023 payrolls special warrant (8-0)
• Recognized six awareness months and days for March 2024 (7-0, 1 abstain)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss and vote on student disciplinary appeals. After reconvening, the committee certified the closed session and approved one expulsion appeal (student MS24-067) and four long-term suspension appeals (students HS24-084, HS24-075, HS24-082, and ES24-068), each with alternative educational placements.

• Expulsion of student MS24-067 approved, with eligibility to petition for readmission after 365 days; placement off traditional school property per IEP team
• Long-term suspension of student HS24-084 through Dec 8, 2023, with reassignment to alternative setting not on traditional school property or Computer Based Instruction
• Long-term suspension of student HS24-075 through Jan 12, 2024, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Long-term suspension of student HS24-082 through Dec 20, 2023, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
• Long-term suspension of student ES24-068 through remainder of 2023-24 school year, with reassignment to Computer Based Instruction

The committee reviewed several parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. It approved the expulsion of one student and the long-term suspension of four other students, including specific placements for educational services.

• Approved expulsion of Student MS24-067 with eligibility to petition for readmission after 365 days (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-084 through December 8, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-075 through January 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student HS24-082 through December 20, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved long-term suspension of Student ES24-068 through the remainder of the 2023-24 school year (3-0)
• Approved closed session consent agenda items (3-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters. In open session, they will consider a consent agenda with recognitions and an appointment, and discuss a revision to Policy 153 on budget responsibilities. An amendment to the SY24 school calendar is also on the agenda.

• Revision to Policy 153 'School Board Budget Responsibilities' (Board Matters)
• Appointment of Neville Welch as Potomac District representative to Safe Schools Advisory Council
• Recognition of African American History Month, Chinese New Year, Digital Learning Day, and Rare Disease Day
• Approval of SY24 School Calendar Amendment (Soliven)
• Closed session action: approval of appointments and releases of specific employees

The School Board approved an amendment to the SY 2024 school calendar and authorized personnel appointments and releases. The board also passed a consent agenda recognizing several awareness days and appointing a council representative.

• Approved SY 2024 School Calendar Amendment designating March 5, 2024, as a student holiday and staff workday (7-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Neville Welch as Potomac District representative to the Safe Schools Advisory Council (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recognized February as African American History Month (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recognized February 10, 2024, as Chinese New Year (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Proclaimed February 15, 2024, as Digital Learning Day (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Proclaimed February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved January 3 and January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Training ONLY

This is a training-only meeting of the Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee. The committee voted to enter a closed session to receive legal advice on the student disciplinary process, and later certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. No substantive public business was discussed or decided.

• Motion to enter closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8) for legal advice on student disciplinary process
• Closed session certification resolution adopted unanimously
• Agenda approved with no public hearing or policy vote

The committee met to receive legal advice regarding the student disciplinary process during a closed session. No substantive policy changes or disciplinary actions were decided in open session.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session to receive legal advice on student disciplinary process (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

School Board Disciplinary Committee Training ONLY

This is a procedural-only meeting for the Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee. The committee approved the agenda, entered a closed session to receive legal advice on the student disciplinary process, and certified the closed session. No substantive decisions or public business were discussed.

• Closed session held under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8) for legal advice on student disciplinary process
• Agenda approved unanimously by four committee members
• Certification resolution adopted for closed session compliance

The committee held a meeting to receive legal advice regarding the student disciplinary process. The session included a closed-door meeting and subsequent certification of that session.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session to receive legal advice on student disciplinary process (4-0)
• Certified closed session as lawfully conducted (4-0)

CIP Work Session/Public Meeting

The Prince William County School Board held a work session to discuss the Proposed CIP 2025-29 (Bock), a capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2025-2029. The board approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the plan for discussion. No final action was taken; the item was for discussion only.

• Discussion of Proposed CIP 2025-29 (Bock), the district's capital improvement plan for 2025-2029
• Board approved the meeting agenda (motion passed 6-0, two members not present)

The Board held a work session to discuss the proposed CIP 2025-29 presented by the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. No substantive decisions were made regarding the program during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

School Board Meeting

The Prince William County School Board will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a vice chair, appoint clerk and deputy clerk, and set meeting dates for 2024. The board will also consider contract awards for Rippon Middle School HVAC upgrades and a J-1 visa teacher program, and approve revisions to Policy 422. A closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters preceded the open session.

• Nomination and election of Vice Chairman for 2024
• Approval of 2024 meeting times, dates, and locations
• Contract award for Rippon Middle School HVAC upgrades (S-BB-24601)
• Contract award for J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange Program - Teacher Category (R-BH-24006)
• Revisions to Policy 422 'Property Classification and Inventory'

The School Board held its Annual Organizational Meeting to elect leadership and appoint representatives to professional organizations for 2024. The board also approved several personnel actions and contract awards via a consent agenda.

• Elected Lisa Zargarpur as Vice Chair for 2024 (8-0)
• Appointed B Simpson as Clerk and Ana Udaeta-Tay as Deputy Clerk (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 corporate surety bonds for the Clerk and Deputy Clerk (8-0)
• Established 2024 meeting locations at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas (8-0)
• Appointed Dr. Carol Flenard as Superintendent's designee through Dec 31, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved appointments for 15 professional organizations and committees (8-0)
• Approved appointments and releases of specific employees from closed session (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Rippon Middle School HVAC upgrades and J-1 Visa program (8-0)