Caroline County
School board regular meeting, Monday, 5:30 p.m.
- Presentation on a recently completed community health assessment
- First read of FY25 Head Start grant and supporting documents
- First read of MOU between CCPS and the county sheriff’s office
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In a workshop prior to the start of the regular meeting, school division staff will provide an update on the fiscal year 2026 budget with developments from the state and county included. There will also be updates on the master plan for facilities, which is a hot topic right now in the county.
Board of supervisors and school board joint meeting, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
- Reconvening of the April 8 meeting
- Discussion of school space needs
- Discussion of FY26 school budget
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The Caroline Board of Supervisors and school board will continue to discuss ways to handle growth in the county as it relates to school space. The supervisors rejected four plans from RRMM Architects, but may consider aspects of those plans. They asked school officials to return with a short-term plan and a long-term plan to address space concerns. Those options will be presented and discussed at this meeting.
-Taft Coghill Jr.
Fredericksburg
City Council work session/public hearing on budget, Tuesday, 6/7 p.m.
- Fiscal Year 2026 recommended operating and capital budget
- Proposed increase in water & sewer rates and fees
- Proposed increase in real estate tax
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Fredericksburg’s City Council is advertising an increase in the real estate tax of six cents per $100 in assessed value, a number they settled on with projected dips in sales and meals tax revenue in mind. Due to uncertainty with federal funding and fears of a “localized depression,” the body has also discussed appropriating 90% of City Manager Tim Baroody’s recommended FY 2026 budget, which totals $136.7 million. City council will hold an additional hearing on the real estate tax rate on April 22.
-Joey LoMonaco
King George County
Board of supervisors regular meeting, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
- FY26 budget presentation by County Administrator Matthew Smolnik
- Davis Hill Solar presentation
- County workload and department reports
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The Davis Hill Solar project is requesting a special exception for a solar facility at 8209 Daisy Lane. The proposed project is on 12 acres, and developers stated it will provide discounted, clean energy 10-15% below the utility rate. Developers are also claiming the project will generate enough electricity for 679 average households across the nation annually. Davis Hill, if approved, will participate in the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Pollinator Smart Program, according to a presentation scheduled for the meeting.
-Taft Coghill Jr.
Spotsylvania County
School board regular meeting, Monday, 5:30 p.m.
- Update on the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of the 2025-26 special education local plan application
- Non-federal grant report
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The school administration, led by Superintendent Clint Mitchell, is requesting that the board votes to purchase stop arm cameras to protect students entering or exiting a school bus. The division cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research that shows students entering or exiting a school bus on the roadway are at risk from motorists, particularly at stops where they need to cross the road. SCPS conducted a survey to review commuter behavior at designated bus stops, and based on those one-week results, staff is recommending adding stop arm cameras to county school buses.
Planning commission meeting, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
- Planning update and monthly report
- Proposed zoning amendments to the Agriculture and Accessory Use Domestic Laying
Hens Ordinance - Proposed zoning amendments to establish development standards for data centers as a by-
right use in Industrial districts.
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The board of supervisors is requesting requests the planning commission conduct a work session to
consider and recommend development standards for data centers as a by-right use in the Industrial 1
and Industrial 2 zoning districts. Staff prepared development standards that will be presented at
the work session.
-Taft Coghill Jr.
Stafford County
Board of Supervisors work session/meeting, Tuesday, 1/5 p.m.
- Discussion of the budget for the next fiscal year
- Public Hearing on tax rates for this year
- Discussion of appropriating $1.2 million for one-time public safety expenditures
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The supervisors are scheduled to vote on the county budget that will take effect July 1, but first they will take public comment on the corresponding tax rates.
School Board community meeting, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
- Gather feedback on High School 6
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The school system has begun the process of selecting the name, mascot and school colors for the county’s newest high school, and educators want public input. Wednesday’s meeting, in the School Board chambers, is to gather community feedback.
School Board work session, Thursday, 5 p.m.
- Discuss school funding for the next fiscal year
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The School Board will meet to discuss the ramifications of the Board of Supervisors’ expected vote Tuesday on the county budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
-Jonathan Hunley
