Prince William County Public Schools public meetings in 2025
46 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met and approved two parent appeals for long-term suspensions. The committee affirmed the Student Hearings Department's decisions to suspend Student HS26-061 through November 10, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by the IEP team, and Student HS26-057 through the same date with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School through the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS26-061 through November 10, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting not on traditional school property for the rest of 2025-26
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS26-057 through November 10, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School through the third quarter of 2025-26
- Unanimous votes by members Jennifer Wall, Loree Williams, and Lisa A Zargarpur on all actions
- Committee entered closed session under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712 to discuss student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice
The Disciplinary Committee approved student appeals regarding long-term suspensions and educational reassignments. The committee also voted to enter a closed session to review student scholastic records and legal advice.
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Entered Closed Session for student matters and legal advice (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment for Student HS26-061 (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS26-057 (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session discussion of exempted business (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board is reviewing the 2026-27 annual school calendar and the 2026 Internal Audit Plan. The board is also deciding on several facility upgrade contracts and personnel appointments.
- Contract Award - Brentsville District High School Chiller and Boiler Plant Upgrades (S-BB-26608)
- Contract Award - Osbourn Park High School Locker Bays Conversion (S-BB-26604)
- Contract Award - The Nokesville School Addition (S-BB-26605)
- Contract Award - Tyler Elementary School HVAC Upgrades (S-BB-26607)
- 2026-27 Annual School Calendar
The School Board approved the 2026-27 annual school calendar under Option A. Several facility upgrade and addition contracts were approved via the consent agenda, including a $17.7M addition at The Nokesville School. The Board also approved specific employee appointments and releases during a closed session.
- Approved 2026-27 annual school calendar Option A (4-2)
- Approved Brentsville District High School chiller and boiler plant upgrades to Paramount Mechanical Corp ($4,050,000)
- Approved Osbourn Park High School locker bays conversion to Bennett Group of Virginia, Inc. ($1,187,520)
- Approved The Nokesville School addition to Doyle Construction Company ($17,775,000)
- Approved Tyler Elementary School HVAC upgrades to Paramount Mechanical Corp ($4,786,000)
- Approved October 2025 payrolls ($98,944,152.84)
- Approved specific employee appointments and releases in closed session
- Approved amendment to Regulation 561-2 regarding teacher continuous hours
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
School Board Meeting (Tues)
The Prince William County School Board is meeting to discuss the 2026-27 annual school calendar and a teacher contract day. The board is also reviewing a strategic plan update and handling personnel and legal matters.
- Review of 2026-27 Annual School Calendar
- Discussion of Teacher Contract Day
- Approval of religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for cases RE25-18 and RE25-19
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees
- Strategic Plan Update
The School Board approved several items during a closed session, including specific employee appointments and requests for religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance. The board also adopted the consent agenda containing previous meeting minutes.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Entered closed session (6-0)
- Certified closed session (7-0)
- Approved employee appointments and releases in closed session (7-0)
- Approved religious exemption requests RE25-18 and RE25-19 (7-0)
- Authorized legal counsel recommendations in closed session (7-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including Nov. 5, Nov. 5 Disciplinary, and Nov. 12 Disciplinary minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee held a closed-session meeting to discuss a specific student disciplinary matter. The committee voted to deny a parent's appeal, amend a hearing officer's decision to expel Student HS26-031, and approve conditions for readmission and eligibility for the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program while on expulsion. The student may petition for readmission after 365 days.
- Denial of parent appeal of Student Hearings Department reassignment for Student HS26-031
- Expulsion of Student HS26-031 amended from hearing officer's decision
- Readmission criteria and conditions approved, with eligibility to petition after 365 days
- Student eligible for Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program during expulsion
The Disciplinary Committee denied a parent appeal regarding Student HS26-031. The committee amended the Hearing Officer's decision to expel the student and approved specific criteria for readmission and eligibility for the Computer-Based Instruction Program.
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Entered Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session discussion of exempted business (3-0)
- Denied parent appeal for Student HS26-031 (3-0)
- Amended expulsion decision for Student HS26-031 (3-0)
- Approved readmission criteria and Computer-Based Instruction Program eligibility for Student HS26-031 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss and vote on individual student disciplinary matters. The committee approved staff's recommendation to expel Student HS26-026 with conditions for readmission, and approved the reassignment of Student HS26-022 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved expulsion of Student HS26-026 effective 365 days, with eligibility for Computer-Based Instruction Program
- Approved reassignment of Student HS26-022 to Computer-Based Instruction Program with conditions for return to school
- Entered closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 for student disciplinary discussions
- Certified closed session as compliant with open meeting laws
The Disciplinary Committee approved an expulsion appeal for Student HS26-026 and a reassignment for Student HS26-022. The committee also approved the closed session agenda and certification.
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session (3-0)
- Approved expulsion appeal for Student HS26-026, including readmission conditions (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS26-022 to the Computer-Based Instruction Program (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The School Board approved a consent agenda including contract awards for Dale City Elementary School addition and renovation ($3,160,339 to Stantec Architecture Inc.) and Fred M. Lynn Middle School renovation. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and safety, and later certified the session. Public recognitions honored Dr. Lynmara Colon as ALAS National Central Office Administrator of the Year and several schools as America's Healthiest Schools. The board heard an Energy Management and Sustainability Program update and the Annual Report of the Ombuds.
- Contract award for Dale City Elementary School addition and renovation architectural and engineering design services to Stantec Architecture Inc. for $3,160,339
- Contract award for Fred M. Lynn Middle School renovation architectural and engineering design services (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approval of special warrants for August and September 2025 payrolls
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session
- Energy Management and Sustainability Program update presented by Office of the Chief Operating Officer
The School Board approved several items via a consent agenda, including construction contracts for Dale City Elementary and Fred M. Lynn Middle School. The board also approved payrolls for August and September 2025 and authorized employee appointments during a closed session.
- Approved Dale City Elementary School design contract for $3,160,339
- Approved Fred M. Lynn Middle School renovation contract for $53,275,000
- Approved August 2025 payrolls totaling $84,738,674.48
- Approved September 2025 payrolls totaling $96,587,319.63
- Approved October 15 and October 18 meeting minutes
- Approved employee appointments and releases in closed session
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met and voted 2-1 to approve the reassignment of Student HS26-023 to Independence Nontraditional School, based on a Student Hearings Department recommendation. The meeting included a closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters and legal advice, followed by a certification vote. The committee also approved the closed session agenda and entered closed session as permitted by Virginia law.
- Approved reassignment of Student HS26-023 to Independence Nontraditional School (vote 2-1)
- Entered closed session to review a specific student's disciplinary matter and receive legal advice
- Certified that closed session discussions were lawfully confined to exempted public business
- Meeting held at Kelly Leadership Center, Room 1100 on November 5, 2025
The Disciplinary Committee reviewed a parent appeal regarding a student's reassignment. The committee approved the decision to reassign Student HS26-023 to Independence Nontraditional School and the conditions for their return for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters and legal advice (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session compliance with Virginia Code (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS26-023 to Independence Nontraditional School and return conditions (2-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent's Annual Goal Setting for 2025-26 School Year
The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting to set the Superintendent's annual goals for the 2025-26 school year, then went into closed session. After reconvening, the board approved the Superintendent's goals and voted to publicly censure Vice Chair Tracy Blake for violating board policy and the Code of Ethics. The censure motion passed 7-2, with Blake and Loree Williams voting no. No citizen comment was taken.
- Public censure of Vice Chair Tracy Blake for violations of School Board Policy 117 and Regulation 503-1
- Approval of Superintendent's annual goals for 2025-26 school year (details discussed in closed session)
- Meeting conducted primarily in closed session per Va. Code § 2.2-3711
- Two board members participated remotely: Jennifer Wall and Lisa Zargarpur
The School Board approved the Superintendent's annual goals for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, the Board issued a public censure to Vice Chair Tracy Blake for violations of policy and the Code of Ethics.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Entered closed session (7-0)
- Certified closed session (8-0)
- Approved Superintendent's annual goals for 2025-26 school year (8-0)
- Issued public censure to Vice Chair Tracy Blake (6-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Special Meeting - Licensure Revocation
The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting solely to conduct a licensure revocation hearing for former Employee No. T25-004. After a closed session hearing, the board voted 4-1 against recommending revocation of the teaching license to the Virginia Board of Education.
- Board voted 4-1 against recommending revocation of teaching license for former Employee No. T25-004
- Meeting held under Virginia Code § 22.1-298.1 for licensure revocation proceedings
- Motion to forward revocation recommendation to state education officials failed
The School Board held a special meeting to consider a petition to revoke the teaching license of former employee No. T25-004. The motion to recommend revocation and forward the investigative file to the Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction failed.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session (5-0)
- Certified closed session (5-0)
- Denied recommendation to revoke teaching license of Employee T25-004 (1-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters, then reconvene for an open session. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes policy revisions on interscholastic activities and parental involvement, a lease for a cross country event, and employee appointments. A presentation on the 14th High School is scheduled under the Chief Operating Officer's report.
- Presentation on the 14th High School project
- Lease of premises for a high school cross country event (Bock)
- Deletion of Policy 648.01, 'Activity Participation Before Testing Days' (Wolfe)
- Revision of Policy 951, 'Parental/Family Involvement in Schools' (Ackins)
- Appointment of Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity Representative (Ackins)
The School Board approved the 2026 legislative priorities and a consent agenda containing multiple policy revisions and deletions. The Board also approved employee appointments and releases during a closed session.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
- Certified closed session actions (8-0)
- Approved specific employee appointments and releases in closed session (8-0)
- Approved written notice for case SB25-001 in closed session (5-2)
- Adopted consent agenda including policy revisions and deletions (5-0)
- Adopted acknowledgements and recognitions (6-0)
- Approved 2026 legislative priorities (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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 motion to enter closed session citing Virginia Code exemptions for student records and legal advice. In closed session, the committee amended a Student Hearings Department decision for Student HS26-009, imposing a long-term suspension through the meeting date with a behavior contract for return.
- Committee amended the Student Hearings Department decision for Student HS26-009, long-term suspending the student with a behavior contract
- Approved closed session agenda and entered closed session under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712
- Certified closed session compliance after reconvening
The committee amended a Student Hearings Department decision regarding Student HS26-009, opting for a long-term suspension and return to school under a behavior contract. The board also approved a closed session consent agenda item.
- Amended Student Hearings Department decision to long-term suspend Student HS26-009 and allow return via behavior contract (3-0)
- Approved closed session consent agenda item (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified the closed session meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Joint Meeting with PWC Board of County Supervisors
The Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors are meeting jointly to receive presentations on federal impacts on the workforce and economy, including a government shutdown update and effects on social services, community services, and emergency management. They will also discuss growth projections for school enrollment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.
- Presentation on federal government shutdown update (Sinclair, PWC Office of Executive Management)
- Presentation on federal impact on social services (Jennings-Holt, PWC Department of Social Services)
- Presentation on federal impact on community services (Bachman, PWC Department of Community Services)
- Presentation on federal impact on emergency management (Misner, PWC Office of Emergency Management)
- Growth projections for school enrollment (PWCS)
The Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors held a joint informational session on October 8, 2025. Presentations covered potential federal shutdown impacts on local services and updated school enrollment projections for fiscal year 2026. No motions were made or voted on during the meeting. The session adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
School Board Special Meeting - Licensure Revocation
This special meeting is called solely to conduct a licensure revocation hearing required by Virginia Code. The board will enter closed session to hear the Superintendent's Petition for Revocation of the Teaching License of former Employee No. T25-022, then reconvene in open session to take action. No other items are on the agenda.
- Superintendent's Petition for Revocation of Teaching License of former Employee No. T25-022
The School Board voted to recommend revoking the teaching license of Employee T25-002 and certify the closed session. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-1)
- Entered closed session for license revocation hearing
- Certified closed session compliance
- Recommended revocation of Employee T25-002's teaching license (6-2)
- Directed Superintendent to forward recommendation to Virginia Board of Education within 14 days
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters, then reconvene in open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda including a contract for food service disposable products, new course offerings for 2026-27, and appointments. During open session, the board will conduct first readings of policy revisions for interscholastic activities, activity participation before testing, private school placement, and parental/family involvement. The board will also discuss 2026 legislative priorities and recognize schools for Virginia Naturally Schools designation.
- Contract award for food service paper and disposable products (R-LP-25014) – no dollar amount listed
- New course offerings for the 2026-27 school year
- First reading of Policy 648 revision on interscholastic activities / athletic programs
- First reading of Policy 951 revision on parental/family involvement in schools
- Approval of religious exemption requests from compulsory attendance for two students (RE25-16, RE25-17)
The School Board approved a consent agenda including July 2025 payrolls and a food services contract. The board also granted two religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance and approved employee appointments and releases.
- Approved July 2025 payrolls totaling $89,087,872.94
- Awarded food services paper and disposable products contract to Riverside Paper Supply Co.
- Approved religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance for cases RE25-16 and RE25-17
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
- Approved new course offerings for the 2026-27 school year
- Approved appointments to the Joint Environmental Taskforce and Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Sustainability
- Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and licensure revocation minutes
- Adopted acknowledgments for American Education Week, Attendance Officer Appreciation Week, National School Psychology Week, and National STEM Day
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Special Meeting - Licensure Revocation
This special meeting is solely to conduct a licensure revocation hearing for former Employee T24-048 as required by Virginia Code. The Board will enter closed session for the hearing and then vote in open session to recommend revocation to the Virginia Board of Education. No other business is on the agenda.
- Purpose of meeting: licensure revocation hearing for former Employee T24-048 (Item 1.02)
- Approval of the meeting agenda (Item 1.03)
- Motion to enter closed session under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712 (Item 2.01)
- Closed session certification resolution (Item 5.01)
- Action item: recommendation to revoke teaching license of Employee T24-048 and forward records within 14 days (Item 6.01)
The School Board met to consider a petition regarding the teaching license of Employee No. T24-048. The Board voted to recommend the revocation of this license to the Virginia Board of Education and directed the Superintendent to forward all relevant files within 14 days.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Entered closed session (6-0)
- Certified closed session (6-0)
- Recommended revocation of teaching license for Employee No. T24-048 to the Virginia Board of Education (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board voted to approve a resolution for participation in the settlement of opioid-related claims. The consent agenda included revisions to Policy 724 on student attendance and the deletion of Policy 726, as well as adoption of new Policy 603 on automatic math acceleration. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and security, certifying the session and approving employee appointments and a grievance dismissal.
- Approval of resolution to participate in settlement of opioid-related claims
- Revision of Policy 724 (Student Attendance, Absences, Excuses, and Tardies) and deletion of Policy 726 (Attendance Records)
- Adoption of new Policy 603 (Automatic Math Acceleration)
- Proposed sale of VPSA Bonds Fall 2025 (discussed, not voted)
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees in closed session
The School Board approved a $105 million bond sale application for capital improvement projects. Additionally, the board adopted several policy revisions regarding student attendance and math acceleration through the consent agenda.
- Approved $105M VPSA bond sale application (6-0)
- Approved participation in opioid-related claims settlement (6-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity representatives (6-0)
- Revised Policy 724 regarding student attendance, absences, excuses, and tardies (6-0)
- Deleted Policy 726 regarding attendance records (6-0)
- Adopted new Policy 603 for automatic math acceleration (6-0)
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved employee appointments and releases in closed session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board acted on a consent agenda including the proposed sale of VPSA Bonds in fall 2025, approval of the 2025-26 Code of Behavior revisions, and first readings of policies on student attendance and a new automatic math acceleration policy. The board also approved 15 requests for religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance.
- Proposed Sale of VPSA Bonds Fall 2025 (Yusuf)
- Proposed 2025-26 Code of Behavior Revisions (Flenard)
- Policy 724, 'Student Attendance, Absences, Excuses, and Tardies' – First Reading (Flenard)
- New Policy 603, 'Automatic Math Acceleration' – First Reading (Soliven)
- Approval of religious exemption requests in case numbers RE25-1 through RE25-15
The School Board approved several personnel actions and religious exemptions during a closed session. The board also adopted a consent agenda containing various administrative appointments and agreements.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters (8-0)
- Certified closed session business (7-0)
- Approved specific employee appointments and releases in closed session (7-0)
- Approved 15 religious exemption requests from compulsory attendance (7-0)
- Authorized actions recommended by Legal Counsel (5-2)
- Adopted consent agenda containing 17 items (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Special Meeting
The Prince William County School Board held a special meeting to enter closed session and consult with legal counsel regarding an OCR Civil Rights complaint and related legal matters. The board approved the agenda and voted unanimously to go into closed session under Virginia law.
- Closed session to discuss a federal civil rights complaint and specific legal matters with legal counsel.
- Board member Justin D. Wilk participated electronically; certification noted his absence for the final vote.
- Motion to enter closed session passed 7-0; closed session certification later approved 6-0 with Wilk not present.
The School Board met for a special session to consult with legal counsel regarding an OCR Civil Rights complaint and related legal matters. The board approved the agenda, entered a closed session, and subsequently certified that only lawfully exempted business was discussed.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss federal civil rights complaint and legal matters (7-0)
- Approved certification of closed session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to consider student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved two long-term suspensions with reassignments to alternative educational settings for the 2025-26 school year. All three members voted in favor of the actions.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-355 through end of 2024-25 school year with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for 2025-26, with a review at end of that year
- Approved suspension of Student MS25-361 through June 13, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by the student's IEP team for 2025-26, with possible reassignment after first semester
- Closed session held under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711 (A)(2) and (8) to discuss student disciplinary matters and legal advice
- Committee members present: Tracy L Blake, Justin Wilk, Lisa A Zargarpur
The committee approved the long-term suspension and reassignment of two students following appeals of decisions made by the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD). One student was assigned to Independence Nontraditional School, and another was assigned to a nontraditional educational setting determined by their IEP team.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-355 through 2024-25 and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for 2025-26 (3-0)
- Modified decision for Student MS25-355 to permit assignment review at the end of the 2025-26 school year (3-0)
- Approved suspension of Student MS25-361 through June 13, 2025, and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting for 2025-26 (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Prince William County School Board met in a work session primarily to conduct the Superintendent's annual performance evaluation and discuss personnel matters. The board voted to enter closed session for these discussions and later approved the Superintendent's evaluation and a contract amendment, along with evaluations of Division Counsel, the Ombuds, and the School Board Clerk. No public comment was taken.
- Approval of Superintendent's 2024-25 evaluation and authorization for Chairman to amend employment contract
- Approval of 2024-25 evaluation of Division Counsel and execution of employment agreement amendment
- Approval of 2024-25 evaluation of the Ombuds and approval of 2025-26 goals for the office
- Approval of 2024-25 evaluation of the School Board Clerk
- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session
The School Board approved the 2024-25 performance evaluations for the Superintendent, Division Counsel, Ombuds, and School Board Clerk. The Board also approved specific employee appointments and releases following a closed session.
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (6-0)
- Approved 2024-25 evaluation of Division Counsel and employment agreement amendment (6-0)
- Approved 2024-25 evaluation and 2025-26 goals for the Ombuds (6-0)
- Approved 2024-25 evaluation of the School Board Clerk (6-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Superintendent evaluation and employment agreement amendment (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review parent appeals of student disciplinary decisions. The committee approved long-term suspensions for three students (HS25-316, HS25-337, MS25-312) with conditions for return, including reassignments to alternative schools or probationary status.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-316 through May 9, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School and conditions for 2025–26 return
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-337 through May 22, 2025, with return to base school as a probationary student for the rest of 2024–25
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-312 through May 13, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting to be determined by the IEP team
- All decisions were made in closed session citing Virginia Code exemptions for student records and legal advice
The committee reviewed three parent appeals regarding long-term suspensions. In all three cases, the committee approved the decisions made by the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD).
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-316 and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-337 and return as a probationary student (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-312 and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session compliance (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session under Virginia Code to discuss and vote on student disciplinary appeals. The committee approved the expulsion of Student HS25-330 with a 365-day readmission eligibility and remote CBI access, and long-term suspensions for three other students with modifications to placements.
- Expulsion of Student HS25-330 approved, with readmission eligibility after 365 days and remote CBI access
- Long-term suspension of Student HS25-267 modified to Computer Based Instruction instead of Independence Nontraditional School
- Long-term suspension of Student MS25-303 upheld with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
- Long-term suspension of Student MS25-313 upheld with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
The committee reviewed four parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. It approved one expulsion and three long-term suspensions, with one modification to a student's reassignment program.
- Approved expulsion of Student HS25-330 with eligibility to petition for readmission in 365 days (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-267 through April 22, 2025, and modified reassignment to Computer Based Instruction (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-303 through May 2, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-313 through April 30, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Certification (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The School Board will consider a consent agenda including construction contracts for Brentsville High School turf, Global Welcome Center, Potomac Shores Elementary, and LED upgrades at seven schools. They will also vote on proposed FY2026 tuition rates, a school meal price increase, and new instructional materials for math and world languages. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters, followed by votes on employee appointments and grievance appeals.
- Contract awards for Brentsville HS turf, Global Welcome Center, Potomac Shores Elementary, and LED upgrades at seven schools
- Proposed FY2026 annual tuition rates and fees, and school meal price increase
- Adoption of new mathematics and world language instructional materials
- Presentation on the 14th High School
- Closed session actions on employee appointments, releases, and grievance appeals (cases T25-002, T25-003)
The School Board approved a 25-item consent agenda including multiple school construction projects and instructional material purchases. In closed session, the board voted to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to dismiss three employees.
- Approved 25-item consent agenda including construction for Potomac Shores Elementary and Global Welcome Center
- Approved Brentsville High School Turf Facility Construction contract
- Approved LED Lighting Upgrades at seven PWCS schools
- Approved Mathematics and World Language instructional materials adoption and purchase
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation of dismissal for Employee T25-002
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation of dismissal for Employee T25-003
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation of dismissal for Employee T25-004
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session on May 21, 2025, to consider two student discipline appeals. The committee approved the long-term suspension of Student HS25-281 through April 28, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School and conditions for return. It also approved the reassignment of Student MS25-288 to a nontraditional setting determined by the IEP team. Both decisions were passed unanimously by the three-member committee.
- Upheld long-term suspension of Student HS25-281 through April 28, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-288 to a nontraditional educational setting decided by the IEP team
- Closed session held under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711(A)(2) and (8) for student disciplinary matters and legal advice
The committee approved the long-term suspension and reassignment of one high school student and the reassignment of one middle school student to a nontraditional educational setting. Both decisions followed parent appeals and were based on recommendations from the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department.
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS25-281 (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-288 to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will hold a public meeting including a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by open session actions. The board will vote on a consent agenda with revisions to several policies, including those on prayer and religious exercise, the national anthem, and comprehensive planning. A first reading of Policy 661 on student evaluation and reporting is scheduled, and the proposed 2025-26 Code of Behavior will be presented.
- Revision of Policy 006 and deletion of Regulation 006-1 on prayer and religious exercise
- Revision of Policy 052.02 as Policy 053 and deletion of regulation on playing the National Anthem
- Adoption of Policy 757 on health treatment procedures, administering medications, and temporary first-aid
- Proposed 2025-26 Code of Behavior presented by Associate Superintendent
- Approval of religious exemption from compulsory school attendance (case RE24-11)
The School Board approved the 2025-26 Code of Behavior and a series of policy revisions via a consent agenda. The board also approved specific employee appointments and a religious exemption from compulsory school attendance.
- Approved 2025-26 Code of Behavior (4-3)
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (7-0)
- Approved religious exemption from compulsory school attendance for case RE24-11 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including revisions to policies on health treatment, prayer, comprehensive planning, national anthem, student representatives, and division counsel (7-0)
- Approved acknowledgements for Caribbean-American, LGBTQ+ Pride, National Immigrant, and Internal Audit Awareness months (5-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in open and closed session to consider appeals of long-term suspensions for three students. The committee approved the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department's (SMAPD) decisions for students HS25-249, HS25-255, and HS25-277, with modifications in one case. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-249 through March 27, 2025, with probationary return conditions
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-255 through April 4, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting
- Approved and modified suspension of Student HS25-277 through April 22, 2025, reassigning to Independence Nontraditional School until end of 2024-25 school year
- Committee entered closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711 to discuss student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice
- Closed session certification adopted affirming only exempt matters were discussed
The committee reviewed three parent appeals regarding long-term suspensions. In all three cases, the committee approved the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department's decisions, with one modification regarding school reassignment.
- Approved long-term suspension and probationary return conditions for Student HS25-249 (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting for Student HS25-255 (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension for Student HS25-277 and modified decision to reassign student to Independence Nontraditional School for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will first enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, safety, and collective bargaining matters. In open session, the board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes contract awards for renovations at Brentsville Transportation Center, Graham Park Middle School, and Potomac Transportation Center, as well as FY 2026 liability/property insurance renewal. The board will also hold first readings on policies regarding prayer/religious exercise, the national anthem, and other revisions, and discuss the proposed 2025-26 Code of Behavior and a Student Voice Bill of Rights.
- Contract awards for renovations at Brentsville Transportation Center, Graham Park Middle School, and Potomac Transportation Center
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with employees' exclusive representative
- Proposed 2025-26 Code of Behavior for student conduct
- First reading of Policy 006 revision on prayer and religious exercise
- Resolution honoring former board member Diane L. Raulston of the Neabsco District
The School Board approved several facility renovation contracts and insurance renewals via a consent agenda. The board also appointed hearing officers and approved the 2025-26 Local Special Education Annual Plan.
- Approved $28,847,000 contract to Taft Construction, Inc. for Graham Park Middle School renovation
- Approved $2,400,000 contract to Juniper Contruction Co., Inc. for Brentsville Transportation Center renovation
- Approved $1,597,000 contract to Paddox, LLC for Potomac Transportation Center renovation
- Approved $2,632,767 for liability/property insurance and $607,787 for excess workers compensation
- Approved March 2025 payrolls totaling $90,944,959.45
- Approved 2025-26 Local Special Education Annual Plan
- Authorized acceptance of $10,625 VDOE Removing Boundaries Related to Academic Achievement Microgrant
- Approved resolution honoring former Board Member Diane L. Raulston
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review and approve three parent appeals of student disciplinary actions. The committee approved long-term suspensions for two students and a reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for a third student, all based on recommendations from the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD). The meeting also included procedural items such as approving the closed session agenda and certifying the closed session.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-219 through March 11, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by IEP team
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-225 to Independence Nontraditional School for 2025-26 school year
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-226 through March 12, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by IEP team
- Committee entered closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 to discuss student disciplinary records and receive legal advice
- Motion to certify closed session passed unanimously
The committee reviewed three parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. In all three cases, the committee approved the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department's decisions regarding long-term suspensions and reassignments.
- Approved long-term suspension and nontraditional educational setting for Student HS25-219 (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-225 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and nontraditional educational setting for Student HS25-226 (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will vote on leasing 1.54 acres adjacent to Gainesville Middle School to Gainesville VA BESS 1 LLC, ratify a collective bargaining agreement with employees, and revise three policies (Hearing Procedure, Minutes and Records, Office of the Ombuds). Other items include appointing a Gifted Education Advisory Committee, hearing a student reassignment appeal, and receiving a presentation on enrollment factors at Covington Harper.
- Lease of 1.54 acres adjacent to Gainesville Middle School (GPIN 7496-08-9964) to Gainesville VA BESS 1 LLC
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with employees’ exclusive representative
- Revisions to Policy 133 (Hearing Procedure), Policy 138 (Minutes and Records), and Policy 180 (Office of the Ombuds)
- Appointment of Gifted Education Advisory Committee for SY2025-26
- Parent appeal of SMAPD decision to reassign student SRH25-113 to remote CBI program
The School Board approved a long-term lease of 1.54 acres adjacent to Gainesville Middle School to Gainesville VA BESS 1 LLC. The board also adopted revisions to policies regarding hearing procedures, meeting records, and the Office of the Ombuds. Additionally, the board approved employee appointments and a student reassignment to a remote instruction program.
- Approved long-term lease of 1.54 acres to Gainesville VA BESS 1 LLC
- Approved revisions to Policy 133 (School Board Hearing Procedure)
- Approved revisions to Policy 138 (Minutes and Records of School Board Meetings)
- Approved revisions to Policy 180 (Office of the Ombuds)
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
- Approved reassignment of Student SRH25-113 to Computer Based Instruction Program
- Approved appointments to the Gifted Education Advisory Committee for SY2025-26
- Approved acknowledgments for Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Months
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. The committee approved the long-term suspension of Student HS25-185 through February 24, 2025, and the reassignment of Student HS25-216 to Independence Nontraditional School, including conditions for return for the 2025-26 school year. All actions were passed unanimously by the three-member committee.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-185 through February 24, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-216 to Independence Nontraditional School with conditions for return in 2025-26
- Committee entered closed session citing Virginia Code for student record confidentiality and legal advice
- Unanimous votes (3-0) on all actions by members Wall, Williams, and Zargarpur
The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. It voted to uphold the long-term suspension and reassignment of one student and the reassignment of another student to Independence Nontraditional School.
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-185 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-216 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Voted to enter Closed Session to review student disciplinary matters and receive legal advice (3-0)
- Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in Closed Session (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board is deciding on a local plan for career and technical education and several facility-related contracts. The board is also considering revisions to policies regarding meetings, hearing procedures, and the Office of the Ombuds.
- 2025-26 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education
- Contract award for kitchen conversion to offices at Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center (S-BB-25602)
- Easement of conveyance to Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. at Hylton High School
- Approval of February 2025 payrolls via special warrant
- Pilot Project Labor Agreement Resolution
The School Board approved a consent agenda including a construction contract for the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center and February 2025 payrolls. The Board also approved personnel appointments and updates to Policy 132 regarding meeting procedures.
- Approved $597,300 contract to Fairfield Enterprise, LLC for kitchen conversion to offices at Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center
- Approved February 2025 payrolls in the amount of $92,009,723.43
- Approved 2025-26 Perkins Local Plan for Career and Technical Education
- Approved easement of conveyance to Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. at Hylton High School
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (Closed Session)
- Approved revisions to Policy 132, 'Regular, Special, and Closed Meetings'
- Approved amendment to Policy 132 increasing Board Member time during Board Matters from 3 to 4 minutes
- Denied amendment to Policy 132 regarding question timing and speaking limits (2-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. The committee voted to approve two parent appeals of long-term suspensions, upholding the district's decisions to suspend the students and reassign them to Independence Nontraditional School.
- Approved closed session agenda for student matters and legal advice
- Entered closed session under Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712
- Upheld long-term suspension of Student HS25-191 through Feb. 14, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
- Upheld long-term suspension of Student HS25-192 through Feb. 14, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School
The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding long-term suspensions. It approved the decisions to suspend two students and their reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School.
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS25-191 (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS25-192 (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified the Closed Session of March 19, 2025 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The School Board approved the meeting agenda and entered closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, safety, and contract negotiations. In open session, the board considered the FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, revisions to three policies, a student reassignment appeal, and surplus property sale. Several closed-session actions were approved, including employee appointments and the student reassignment.
- FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan approval
- Revisions to Policy 116 (vacancies), Policy 132 (meetings), Policy 139 (electronic participation)
- Parent appeal of SMAPD reassignment of Student SR25-101 to remote CBI program (approved)
- Sale of surplus property
- Appointment of Joint Environmental Taskforce replacement and Sustainability Council reappointment
The School Board approved the FY 2026 school budget and FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for $2,401,954,649. The board also approved a revenue sharing agreement with the Board of County Supervisors for 57.23% of County general revenues. Additionally, the board approved several policy revisions and personnel appointments.
- Approved FY 2026 budget and FY 2026-30 CIP for $2,401,954,649
- Approved revenue sharing agreement for 57.23% of County general revenues
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (Closed Session)
- Approved reassignment of Student SR25-101 to Computer-Based Instruction Program
- Approved revision of Policy 116, 'Vacancies on the School Board'
- Approved revision of Policy 139, 'School Board Member Participation in Meetings by Electronic Communication'
- Approved Joint Environmental Taskforce replacement appointment
- Approved Superintendent's Advisory Council on Sustainability reappointment
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to review student disciplinary matters in a closed session. The committee voted on two parent appeals regarding student reassignments and suspensions.
- Approved reassignment of student ES25-168 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access
- Approved long-term suspension of student MS25-171 through February 6, 2025, and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting
The committee reviewed two parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. Both the reassignment of one student to a remote program and the long-term suspension of another student were approved.
- Approved reassignment of student ES25-168 to the Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension of student MS25-171 through February 6, 2025, and reassignment to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed during closed session (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Work Session & Final Mark Up
The Prince William County School Board will hold a work session and final mark-up of the FY 2026 Budget. The board and staff will review proposed revenues and make final adjustments. Adjournment follows the discussion.
- FY 2026 Budget final mark-up discussion
- Review of proposed budget revenues and adjustments
The Prince William County School Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget as presented. A proposal to move the renovation of Dumfries Elementary to FY 27 was denied.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (7-0)
- Denied motion to move Dumfries Elementary renovation from 2029 to FY 27 (2-6)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review appeals of student disciplinary decisions. The committee voted to approve long-term suspensions for two students and a reassignment for a third student to Independence Nontraditional School, with conditions for return in the 2025-26 school year.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-150 through Jan 29, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (vote 2-1)
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-130 through Jan 23, 2025, with reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School (unanimous)
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-152 to Independence Nontraditional School with return conditions (unanimous)
- Committee entered closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711 for student disciplinary matters and legal advice
- Meeting held at Kelly Leadership Center, Room 1100 on March 5, 2025
The committee reviewed three parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. In all three cases, the committee approved the decisions made by the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department.
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student MS25-150 (2-1)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student HS25-130 (3-0)
- Approved reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School for Student MS25-152 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Meeting & Public Hearing
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of surplus property, as required by Virginia law. The board is also set to adopt a consent agenda that includes a contract award for the Bull Run Middle School roof replacement and approval of January 2025 payrolls. First readings of three policy revisions (116, 132, 139) will be presented. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Public hearing on sale of surplus property (Bock)
- Contract Award - Bull Run Middle School Roof Replacement (S-BB-25601)
- Special Warrant for approval of January 2025 payrolls
- First reading of Policy 116 revision (vacancies), Policy 132 (meetings), Policy 139 (electronic participation)
- Academic State of Schools Second Quarter 2024-25 update
The School Board approved a contract for roof replacement at Bull Run Middle School and authorized January 2025 payrolls. The Board also affirmed a grievance determination for one employee and approved several staff appointments and releases.
- Approved $2,398,800 contract for Bull Run Middle School roof replacement to Tecta America East LLC
- Approved January 2025 payrolls in the amount of $87,069,358.83
- Affirmed Step III grievance determination for Employee Case No. T25-002
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees
- Approved February 19, 2025 School Board and Disciplinary Committee meeting minutes
- Approved nine acknowledgments and recognitions for various awareness months and employee weeks
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review parent appeals of student disciplinary actions. The committee approved all six recommended actions, including long-term suspensions and reassignments to alternative programs, as proposed by the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD). No public discussion or other business was conducted.
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-154 to Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Program via remote access.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-139 through Jan 24, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student HS25-142 through Jan 24, 2025, and reassignment to Independence Nontraditional School.
- Approved long-term suspension of Student MS25-131 through Jan 22, 2025, with reassignment to a nontraditional setting determined by IEP team.
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-137 to Independence Nontraditional School and conditions for return.
The committee reviewed seven parent appeals regarding student disciplinary actions. In all seven cases, the committee approved the decisions made by the Student Management and Alternative Programs Department (SMAPD).
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-154 to Computer-Based Instruction (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-139 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-142 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and nontraditional placement of Student MS25-131 (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-137 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved long-term suspension and reassignment of Student HS25-133 to Computer-Based Instruction (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-136 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting & Public Hearing - Budget
The Prince William County School Board is holding a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget, required by Virginia Code before adoption. The board also considers revisions to policies on grants, silence observance, pledge of allegiance, and policy formulation, plus deletion of a non-discrimination policy. A consent agenda including meeting minutes and several policy changes is up for approval.
- Public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget
- Revision of Policy 333, 'Public and Private Grants'
- Revision of Policy 050 and deletion of Regulation 050-1, 'Daily Observance of One Minute of Silence'
- Revision of Policy 052.01 and renumber as Policy 052, 'Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag'
- Deletion of Policy 063 and Regulation R063-1, 'Non-Discrimination'
The School Board conducted a public hearing regarding the FY 2026 Proposed Budget and approved several policy revisions via a consent agenda. The Board also approved personnel appointments and releases following a closed session.
- Approved FY 2026 Proposed Budget public hearing (4 citizens spoke)
- Approved revision of Policy 333, 'Public and Private Grants'
- Approved revision of Policy 050 and deletion of Regulation 050-1, 'Daily Observance of One Minute of Silence'
- Approved revision and renumbering of Policy 052, 'Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag'
- Approved revision of Policy 102, 'Formulation and Adoption of Policies and Regulations'
- Approved deletion of Policy 063 and Regulation R063-1, 'Non-Discrimination'
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
- Approved acknowledgments for Brain Injury Awareness, Equity in Education, International Women's Day, and National Athletic Training Month (6-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting - PUBLIC MEETING ONLY, Budget
The School Board holds a public meeting solely to receive citizen input on the proposed FY 2026 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to public comment.
- Public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget
- Citizen comment time with three-minute speaking limit
The Board held a public meeting to receive citizen input on the proposed FY 2026 Budget. No citizens attended to speak, and no substantive decisions were recorded.
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will hold a public meeting on February 5, 2025, with a closed session first. The board will receive the FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, consider a redistricting proposal for new residential developments, and hold first readings on several policy revisions including grants, moment of silence, and non-discrimination. Consent agenda items include Head Start enrollment criteria and December payroll approval.
- FY 2026 Proposed Budget and CIP presented by McDade
- Redistricting Proposal for New Residential Developments (Bock)
- First reading of Policy 333 'Public and Private Grants' revision (Yusuf)
- First readings of policies on moment of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, and deletion of non-discrimination policy (Anderson)
- Head Start Program Enrollment Criteria for 2025-2026 School Year (Soliven)
The School Board approved redistricting for Bristow Corner, Bristow Crossing, and Thomas Farm at Bristow Station. The Board also approved December payrolls totaling $89,453,241.76 and Head Start enrollment criteria for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved redistricting for Bristow Corner, Bristow Crossing, and Thomas Farm at Bristow Station (7-1)
- Approved December 2024 payrolls in the amount of $89,453,241.76
- Approved Head Start Program Enrollment Criteria for 2025-2026
- Approved appointment to the Special Education Advisory Council
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees from Closed Session
- Approved January 22, 2025 School Board and Disciplinary Committee meeting minutes
- Adopted nine acknowledgements and recognitions (7-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The Prince William County School Board Disciplinary Committee met to review disciplinary matters for specific students. The committee entered a closed session to discuss scholastic records and receive legal advice.
- Review of student disciplinary matters in closed session
- Receipt of legal advice regarding student scholastic records
The committee reviewed parent appeals regarding student reassignments. It approved the placement of two students into nontraditional educational settings and accepted the hearing officer's conditions for their return to school in the 2025-26 school year.
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-095 to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student MS25-107 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Agenda (3-0)
- Certified Closed Session meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board is meeting to discuss a redistricting proposal for new residential developments and a revised 2025-2026 school calendar. The board is also reviewing several policy deletions and revisions, including those related to academic freedom and controversial issues.
- First reading of Redistricting Proposal for New Residential Developments
- Discussion of Revised 2025-2026 School Calendar
- First reading for deletion of Policy 041 and Regulation 041-1 regarding Teaching/Treatment of Controversial Issues
- First reading for deletion of Policy 044 and Regulation 044-1 regarding Academic Freedom
- Review of Policy 401.01 on Safety and Security General Goals/Security of Buildings and Grounds
The School Board approved the 2025-26 school calendar and several policy updates via a consent agenda. The board also approved personnel appointments and releases following a closed session.
- Approved revised 2025-26 school calendar (7-0)
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (7-0)
- Approved Policy 001, 'School Board Authority and Legal Status' (7-0)
- Approved deletion of Policy 022, 'Cooperative Program' (7-0)
- Approved revision of Policy 030 and deletion of Regulation 030-1 regarding school accreditation (7-0)
- Approved deletion of Policy 041 and Regulation 041-1, 'Teaching/Treatment of Controversial Issues' (7-0)
- Approved deletion of Policy 044 and Regulation 044-1, 'Academic Freedom' (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Policy 401.01 (Safety and Security) and Policy 892 (Telecommunication Facilities) (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
School Board Disciplinary Committee Meeting
The School Board Disciplinary Committee met in closed session to review disciplinary matters for specific students. The committee voted to approve a modified long-term suspension for one student and to approve reassignments to alternative schools for two other students. The meeting also included procedural items such as approving the closed session agenda and certifying the closed session.
- Approved modification of long-term suspension for Student MS25-073, allowing return to Lake Ridge Middle School on probation
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-071 to Independence Nontraditional School with conditions for return in 2025-26
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-106 to a nontraditional setting determined by IEP team
- Approved closed session consent agenda item as presented
- Certified closed session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712
The committee reviewed and voted on three parent appeals regarding student suspensions and reassignments. Decisions included amending one suspension and upholding two reassignments to nontraditional settings.
- Amended long-term suspension of Student MS25-073 through Jan 21 with probationary return to Lake Ridge Middle School (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-071 to Independence Nontraditional School (3-0)
- Approved reassignment of Student HS25-106 to a nontraditional educational setting (3-0)
- Approved Closed Session Consent Agenda items (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
CIP Work Session/Public Meeting
The Prince William County School Board reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026–2030 during a work session. The agenda was approved before the CIP presentation. No vote on the CIP itself occurred at this meeting.
- Discussion of Proposed CIP 2026-30 presented by staff
- Approval of meeting agenda unanimously passed
The School Board approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. No formal votes were taken on the CIP proposal during this session.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
School Board Meeting
The Prince William County School Board will vote on a revised 2025-26 school calendar and conduct first readings of several policy changes, including deletion of policies on controversial issues and academic freedom. The consent agenda includes agreements for use of school buses by the county, deletion of eight procurement policies, and revisions to others. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, safety, and a potential contract with employees' exclusive representative.
- Revised 2025-26 school calendar
- First reading: deletion of Policy 041 and Regulation 041-1 on teaching/treatment of controversial issues
- First reading: deletion of Policy 044 and Regulation 044-1 on academic freedom for teachers
- Consent agenda: Agreement for use of PWCS buses by Prince William County
- Policy revisions on safety and security (Policy 401.01) and telecommunication facilities on school property (Policy 892)
The School Board conducted its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint administrative roles for 2025. The board also upheld a hearing officer's recommendation to dismiss an employee and approved several personnel changes.
- Elected Tracy Blake as Vice Chair for 2025 (8-0)
- Appointed Laura Mills as Clerk for 2025 (8-0)
- Appointed Ana Udaeta-Tay as Deputy Clerk for 2025 (8-0)
- Approved $10,000 corporate surety bonds for the Clerk and Deputy Clerk (8-0)
- Upheld dismissal recommendation for Employee Case No. T25-001 (8-0)
- Approved appointments and releases of specific employees (8-0)
- Appointed Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carol Flenard as Superintendent's designee (8-0)
- Established 2025 meeting location at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas (8-0)