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Schools’ budget $187.2 million more than last year, hinges on Prince William County budget with new restaurant tax

By Potomac Local News
Following its decision to require employees to become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, Prince William County Schools roped off nearly half of its meeting room to maintain distance between the School Board and residents. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

This budget increase will also fund higher wages for certified/instructional and classified employee pay scales. The school division says that county teacher salaries will be more competitive as a result of these adjustments. 

The School Board-approved budget hinges on estimated funding from the state — Richmond lawmakers will reconvene soon in hopes to hammer out a new budget. The school budget also assumes the Prince William County Board of Supervisors will approve its proposed $1.5 billion budget, which includes a new meals tax customers will pay at eateries across the county, in addition to sales tax. 

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Stafford students encouraged to apply for agriculture scholarship

By Potomac Local News
Laz E Hill Farm near Haymarket

The Northern Neck Vegetable Growers Association will provide $10,000 in scholarship funds this year. Students from Stafford County are encouraged to apply.

The association will offer five scholarships totaling $10,000 to deserving area youth studying agriculture. Eligible applicants must live in one of the following counties: Caroline, Essex, Hanover, Gloucester, King George, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Westmoreland.

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Manassas proposes 5% salary increases for public school employees

By Rick Horner

Manassas City Public School’s budget proposal would give a five percent salary increase for most employees.

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Stafford outlines $329 million need for new school buildings

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A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

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Graduation dates and times announced for Prince William high schools

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Prince William County announced the dates and times for the 2022 commencement ceremonies for all county high schools.

According to the county school division, should inclement waeather force the postponement of a graduation ceremony, a make up will event will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

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Scholarships available for students seeking careers in law enforcement

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Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The institute established the grants to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to receive financial assistance to pursue an education in law enforcement or criminal justice.

This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities, majoring in only criminal justice. Students majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer are not eligible.

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Turf coming to the last two Stafford high schools without artificial fields

By Rick Horner

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Virginia prohibition on school mask mandates to be determined by courts

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Parents protesting mask mandates in Prince William County Public Schools urged the School Board to allow parental mask choice. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local]

(The Center Square) – A new Virginia law prohibits school divisions from enforcing face mask mandates, but at least one school district and some parents are suing the commonwealth to overturn the legislation.

Senate Bill 739, which Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law in February, allows parents to opt their children out of any school-imposed mask rules. Under the legislation, which school districts were required to comply with beginning March 1, school officials are prohibited from using any disciplinary or academic punishments to enforce mask rules if a parent opted a student out.

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