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WATCH: After a bumpy first week, Stafford school officials say bus issues will get better–in time
Everyone from Superintendent Scott Kizner to Executive Director of Transportation Keba Baldwin told the School Board better days are coming. But likely not right away.
WATCH: Spotsy school board member has questions about mask law penalties
Lisa Phelps questioned the school board attorney on obeying the mask law.
WATCH: Q & A on the mask mandate in Spotsylvania County Schools
The Spotsy School Board on Wednesday night voted to remove a religious exemption from its mask policy
WATCH: Stafford School Board apologizes, pledges to fix bus woes
Stafford School officials pledge to work out bus issues that in the first few days of school resulted in buses running late and leaving some students stranded at home or at school.
WATCH: Universal masking in Spotsylvania Schools
Board votes 4-3 in favor of mask mandate
WATCH: Caroline School Board votes for universal mask mandate
The Caroline School Board voted Monday night to follow state law and CDC guidelines to require universal masking for all PK-12 students, staff and visitors inside school buildings.
LISTEN: Town Talk: Stuff the Bus/Spotsy
Angie Sullivan with the Spotsylvania Education Foundation and Rene’ Daniels with Spotsylvania County Schools talk about Stuff the Bus and helping provide students with needed supplies.
Mask mandate for Germanna and other state community colleges
“At Germanna, we always put the well-being of not only our students, faculty and staff–but also our communities–first,” said Germanna President Janet Gullickson.
WATCH: Every speaker asks Stafford School Board to make masks optional
Before voting to mandate masks for at least the first 30 days of the new school year, the Stafford School Board took public comment.
WATCH: Stafford School Board mandates masks for at least the first 30 days of school
The School Board will review and consider changes to the policy on September 21.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ceili Leahy Day of Service
Katie Fidler, Leslie and John Leahy (and JM Principal/City Councilman Tim Duffy by phone) talk about volunteering
LISTEN: Masks required for all grades in Fredericksburg City Schools
Fredericksburg Deputy Superintendent Matt Eberhardt tells the City School Board that students in all grades along with staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when school opens.
LISTEN: Caroline Schools vote to require masks for PreK-5th grade
The Caroline County School Board voted 3-2 Monday night to require masks for all Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, when inside Caroline elementary buildings.
Stafford County Public Schools to offer free meals for 2021-2022 school year
Enrolled students will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household.
UMW unveils new logo
UMW rebrands its logo
WATCH: Midnight Madness wrapping up another year. Bigger things planned
This is the last night of Midnight Madness for Fredericksburg youth. It’s mainly basketball and recreation now. But Vice Mayor Frye and Councilman Duffy have even bigger dreams.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Erin Grampp-Spotsylvania School Board
Spotsylvania School Board member Erin Grampp (Berkeley District) talks about masks, overseeing schools in a pandemic, unfunded mandates and a bond vote this fall.
WATCH: Stafford School Board to consider mask policy next Wednesday
Staff recommends indoor masks for everyone regardless of vaccination status. The school board will meet on the 4th at 7pm.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Supervisors school budget decisions mean limited options for parents and students
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks to the school board about limited options. Because of a lack of local and state funding, Spotsylvania will not be able to offer any virtual learning options.
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