VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Board member Dr.Jim Meyer says there needs to be some changes in thinking: about the career and technical center and one part of school funding. The school board is examining an update to the strategic plan.
Good news for Spotsy School Board on graduation and drop out numbers
VIDEO: Higher graduation numbers, lower numbers of drop outs. Some of the numbers given the Spotsylvania School Board in an updated look at the strategic plan.
“Where do I find…..?” Students return to Germanna Community College
PHOTOS: Fall classes started Wednesday at Germanna Community College
Town Talk: Gladys P. Todd Academy
AUDIO: The Gladys P. Todd Academy provides a Germanna Community College education to selected first generation college students at Spotsylvania High and James Monroe High School. An update with two students and information on future funding needs.
Hashmel Turner asks City School Board–“Why are we still looking?”
VIDEO: Her name was never mentioned. But as the City School Board heard public comments about what the community was looking for in the next school superintendent, many who spoke wanted the board to hire Interim Superintendent, and longtime Fredericksburg educator, Marci Catlett.
City School Board holding public hearing tonight on next superintendent
Public hearing tonight for Fredericksburg residents to tell the school board qualifications they should look for in a new school superintendent
Students recover from substance abuse addiction
The University of Mary Washington has received a $50,000 grant for a unique program that helps students in various stages of recovery from alcohol and substance abuse and addiction.
Trampe: Transparency rules
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisors Paul Trampe and Dave Ross stand by fellow Supervisor Tim McLaughlin. McLaughlin says his comments about a cyber crime committed against the schools will not harm a State Police investigation. Trampe says he supports transparency.
McLaughlin responds: I’m a victim
VIDEO: Chancellor District Supervisor Tim McLaughlin stands by comments he made a week ago criticizing the Spotsylvania School Board. McLaughlin calls it a coordinated political attack against him and his family.
Senators Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $17 Million in Head Start Funding for Virginia
Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $17,417,978 in federal grant funding for Head Start programs throughout Virginia.
Grampp: Politics by Spotsy Supervisor puts State Police investigation at risk
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Board member Erin Grampp says comments to the press by Chancellor District Supervisor Tim McLaughlin places the State Police investigation of a 600-thousand dollar cyber crime at risk.
“Not True.” Meyer disputes published opinion piece against schools
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Board member Jim Meyer refuted point-by-point accusations published by Chancellor District Supervisor Tim McLaughlin against the school system.
Baker: Moved by how community has rallied around him and schools
VIDEO: For the first time since a $600-thousand dollar cyber crime was committed against Spotsylvania Schools, Superintendent Scott Baker talked about it in comments to the school board.
Phelps: $600,000 “misappropriated” in Spotsy Schools. Others call it theft
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Board members responded to the theft of $600-thousand dollars:
Buses back Monday
VIDEO: The start of school means buses are back on the road. We talked with Captain Chris Giles with the King George Sheriff’s Office. Buses back on the roads–if you need to–leave earlier in the morning and NEVER pass a bus with the lights on.
Town Talk: Stafford County Schools
AUDIO: Back to school in Stafford. School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about learning proof your home. There’s a new school opening, need for more bus drivers and the My Stop Bus App.
Welcome to (the new) Moncure Elementary!
VIDEO: A day to celebrate in North Stafford. The ribbon cut (by a student, not elected officials) at the new Anne Moncure Elementary. It’s located less than a mile from the old school.
Ribbon cut at the new Moncure Elementary in North Stafford
PHOTOS: Nearly two years after ground was broken on the project, the ribbon was cut at the new Anne E. Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford on Juggins Road. The new Moncure Elementary is located less than a mile from the original building on Route 610.
It’s time to get back into the school routine
VIDEO: Ready or not, it’s time to get into a school mode. Spotsylvania Chancellor District School Board member Dawn Shelley is a mom and a teacher. She says if you have younger kids, start talking about school now….
Rappahannock United Way helps students learn how to organize a community event
VIDEO: Rappahannock United Way held a weeklong boot camp for rising juniors to those who will be college freshman. On the final day of Mission: Independence, the campers organized a book swap.