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In the wake of trust issues, Prince William schools urged to overhaul personnel improvement process, hire an ombudsman

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William County’s highly paid school’s superintendent should hold regular meetings with the public in the same manner as the county’s police chief.

That’s the recommendation of a recent report from Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland, who doubts the ability of Schools Superintendent Steven L. Walts’ ability to lead the division following complaints from parents and faculty in the wake of an internal investigation into former Ronald Regan Middle School Alfie Turner.

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Seminar examined area private, homeschool options for parents

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE — An open seminar was held Saturday for parents curious about homeschooling and private school options.

Christ Chapel Academy and PwcMoms.com held a “School Options” seminar at the Woodbridge church, to representatives from various homeschool, private school, and extracurricular educational programs.

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Manassas officials huddle to find school funding solution as residents face massive tax increases starting in 2020

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — Record enrollment in Manassas Public Schools is driving the need to build a new elementary school, which could send the city’s tax rate skyrocketing.

The news of the potential tax hike comes on the heels of a 3.72 percent tax increase approved this week by the city council that takes effect in the fiscal year 2019 starting July 1, which hiked the average homeowner real estate tax bill to $4,075 percent to cover a promise to provide an additional 2.65 percent school funding increase. Last year, taxes jumped five percent to fund new capital improvement projects like a new police station to be built on South Grant Avenue.

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As schools search for more space, Stafford leaders question plan to close an elementary school

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD — What seemed like a good idea about years ago may not seem like such a good idea anymore.

Stafford County leaders are questioning their plan to close Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford after a replacement school opens nearby next fall.

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