Superintendent concerned that change to state-supported positions from what lawmakers passed will prove costly to the school division.
Mitchell: Amendment to support cap puts Spotsylvania schools in a $2 million bind
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School officials, community leaders urge Fredericksburg-area immigrants to ‘know your rights’
Spotsylvania Superintendent Mitchell advises families that the school division will not inquire about students’ immigration status.
Assault charge against Spotswood Elementary School assistant principal dismissed
Misty Kelley was accused of assaulting a 5-year-old first-grade student on Aug. 28.
New program igniting passion for literacy in Spotsylvania students
While data is still flowing in, reading program is already yielding positive results for students in grades 1-8.
Spotsylvania schools hoping to create a ‘shared vision’ for division
School board recently heard from a consulting firm detailing the steps to developing a five-year strategic plan.
Spotsylvania school officials: racist threats will not be tolerated
Division emailed parents and guardians Tuesday evening informing them of threatening messages being sent to Black students.
Fifteen Spotsylvania schools would miss the mark based on new VDOE guidelines
Based on new accountability framework, nine county schools would be considered ‘Off Track’ and six would be listed under ‘Needs Intensive Support.’
Spotsylvania school officials: ‘budgetary gaps’ greatly impacting operations
Board, division grappling with effects of a nearly $50 million budget shortfall.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Spotsylvania school bus aide facing charges of sexually assaulting students with disabilities
Apparent victims are students with disabilities ranging from 4-5 years of age.
Mitchell hopes training will help Spotsylvania School Board to play by the rules
Work session held Monday night focused on proper board governance.
Fredericksburg-area school officials present plans to combat chronic absenteeism
Area school divisions are getting creative when it comes enticing students to attend school regularly.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
Arrested Spotsylvania teacher received protective order, conviction just prior to hiring
Teacher is now facing a felony charge of extortion in writing and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protection order.
Spotswood Elementary assistant principal facing charge of assaulting student
The alleged victim’s mother reported to the sheriff’s office that when her child returned home from school she noticed bruising on her back and ribs.
Spotsylvania residents press Mitchell on school safety, absenteeism at first listening session
New superintendent wants to focus on the future, but at least one board member is calling for an investigation into an April incident.
Press Rewind, Aug. 18-24
A change in ownership of a downtown fixture, a busy week in King George and move-in day at UMW highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Teacher describes ‘chaotic’ day that led to conviction of Spotsylvania behavioral interventionist
Gloria Joan Jackson was convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery Friday morning in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Spotsylvania schools promote Frazier to new role as chief academic officer
Former Interim Superintendent Kelly Guempel will remain on staff as deputy superintendent and chief of schools.
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