As Virginia moves toward making masks in school optional, the Stafford School Board meets tonight to discuss the mask mandate. Tuesday night, the board continued to hear comments from the public about masks.
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors told government decisions causing school employees to leave county
Supervisors being blamed by speakers for school funding decisions while school board meeting are laughed at nationally
WATCH: Spotsy School Board urged to provide funds to give teachers a pay raise
WATCH: Students, parents and teachers spoke to the Spotsylvania School Board about the budget. Many speakers voiced concern about teachers leaving the county for more money elsewhere.
WATCH: Twigg offers little explanation about the status of carryover funds in Spotsy Schools
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Kirk Twigg creates more confusion about the status of carryover money.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dr. Thomas Taylor-Stafford County Schools
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor talks about his background, the challenges of COVID and his budget.
WATCH: Mask mandate stays in Stafford
The School Board voted for a second time in less than a week. The board will wait until the Virginia Supreme Court rules on an executive order from the governor that allows parents to choose.
WATCH: Stafford School Board hears from parents about mask mandate
Stafford parents asked the School Board on Tuesday night to give them the choice on whether their kids wear a mask to school.
Some schools requiring masks…some aren’t
Here’s a list for area schools on mask requirements
Mountain View High School earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
School recognized for closing the gender gap in AP Computer Science A
Powering the future: applications for REC’s Community Scholarship due soon
To qualify, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a current member-owner of REC, and all applications must be submitted by Jan. 25
Stafford Sheriff’s Office says they’re aware of possible school mask protests
Statement says trespassing and disorderly conduct laws will be enforced
WATCH: Stafford School Board votes to keep mask mandate
The vote was 5-2. Board members Siegmund and Halstead voting no
WATCH: Finally, a reason to smile at a Spotsy School Board meeting!
“You’ve got to have kindness and decorum, if you want to get along….” It’s been a school board lacking on decorum and professionalism. Then this happened!
WATCH: Speakers to Spotsy School Board express concern about direction
No confidence a frequently used phrase
WATCH: No confidence in the new majority. A common theme of many speakers to the Spotsylvania School Board during public comment. Some teachers also said they would begin looking for new employment.
WATCH: Mask mandate lifted in Spotsy Schools
The Spotsylvania School Board rescinded its policy that required masks for students, teachers and visitors. Beginning on January 24th, parents can decide whether their children wear a mask in schools.
WATCH: Spotsylvania NAACP holds MLK discussion of voting rights and education
The Spotsylvania NAACP talked about voting rights, education and actions by the Spotsylvania School Board during an MLK Day virtual event.
Mask mandate stays in Fredericksburg City Schools
Statement says masks have been successful in reducing COVID-19.
Two new appointments to UMW Board of Visitors
Karri Barile and Lisa Henry are both graduates of the school
Germanna Community College moves classes online through at least January 30
Classes originally scheduled to meet in person will be conducted virtually via Zoom at the same time as scheduled at least through Jan. 30
Spotsy School Board chooses acting superintendent
Dr. Carol Flenard chosen at a less chaotic meeting Friday night