While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
Spotsylvania budget public hearing showcases mixed views
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Old, out-of-date and falling apart: Stafford schools struggle with maintenance issues
School system is racing against time and budgets.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves proposed 2024-25 budget
Revised budget totals $59 million — with a $4.887 million gap to be filled with proposed city funding of $3.204 million, plus the increased state funding of $1.683 million.
Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Superintendent’s event gives city students a seat at the community table
Roundtable involved a student panel of James Monroe seniors and discussions on school strategy.
Winners named in recycling art contest
Students created sculptures out of recycled materials.
Spotsylvania School Board votes on superintendent search firm
During special meeting, school board hires BWP & Associates as search firm and approves contract for acting superintendent.
Stafford schools battle food insecurity
Community partnerships and grants allow students to construct 385 meal kits
WATCH: Annual D.A.R.E game in Stafford
The National Anthem
PHOTOS: Law Enforcement vs. Educators
Annual D.A.R.E fundraiser draws a big crowd and double overtime win for educators in Stafford.
Taylor’s tenure as Spotsylvania superintendent officially over
School Board will hold a special meeting March 25 to discuss the next steps in its search for Taylor’s replacement.
Newman, Greszler appointed to UMW’s Board of Visitors
The mid-year appointments fill visitors’ seats vacated by Patricia McGinnis and the late Rev. Dean Nelson.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors told to fully fund the school budget
Budget public hearing night in Stafford. Schools asked the county for 15-million dollars more in funding. The current plan provides 13-million.
VHSL honors JM’s Minor and Edwards
The guard tandem helped lead the Yellow Jackets to the state semifinals.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
R-Board: Recycling is an art
Students invited to enter contest using recycled materials
Stafford School Board works through questions, answers
Health insurance, salary questions among topics discussed by school board.
Suspect taken into custody after allegedly approaching students at Spotsylvania bus stop
Interim superintendent reminds parents to remain with children at bus stops.
Stafford supervisors cancel joint session with school board
Stafford supervisors: questions offered by school board do not constitute budget agenda.
LISTEN: Town Talk/STEAM-H Day at Germanna Community College
Jessica Matheson, Dr. Eric Earnhardt and Hussein Al-Khayyat talk about STEAM-H Day on April 6 for grades K-12. This is formerly Science and Engineering Day. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Health.
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