The Stafford County School Board has voted to create a new Office of Student Conduct during its June 11, 2024 meeting. School Board member Alyssa Halstead motioned to support the Superintendent's recommendation, which included the creation of the Office of Student Conduct and allocating necessary funds and positions to support the new office. The motion also considered how to balance the budget to accommodate teacher salary increases while implementing the new Office of Student Conduct.
The final vote on the original motion passed 5 to 3, with Dr. Sarah Chase, Patricia Healey, and Dr. Elizabeth Warner voting against it.
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Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the departure of Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, who has led SCPS since November 2021. Dr. Taylor will begin serving as Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools effective this fall. In a county-wide email, Dr. Taylor lauded accomplishments made in the schools, but also noted the county has dropped from 111 to 117 in state rankings for school funding.
During his tenure, Dr. Taylor implemented several measures aimed at improving educational outcomes, including the introduction of staffing standards and a streamlined budget focused on efficiency. Â SCPS saw an over 20% increase in average staff wages, as well as advancements in both diversity and gender equity in leadership positions that exceed national and state averages. Dr. Taylor also oversaw the construction of three new schools and the renovation of Edward E. Drew Middle School to accommodate the county's growth.
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Dr. Tracie Omohundro has been appointed as the new director of the Commonwealth Governor's School, which serves Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George counties. She joins from Powhatan County, where she served as Assistant Superintendent for instruction for the past eight years.
Omohundro expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "I'm looking forward to working with all of you and to making the best regional governor school that I can for your students and for your family. So thank you so much."
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The new regulation aims to create a more structured approach to managing the use of electronic devices, including personal computing devices, cellular phones, electronic and wireless devices, headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, wearable devices, Bluetooth-enabled devices, and other devices that can manage calls, messages, or images.
Under the amended regulation, students are prohibited from using personal cellular phones and electronic devices during the regular school day, which is defined as the start bell to the dismissal bell. These devices must be out of visible sight, either silenced or powered off, and stored in a backpack or personal bag.
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The Stafford County School Board has announced plans to hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The primary agenda includes discussing acquiring new property to replace Drew Middle School, located at 501 Cambridge Street in Falmouth.
The decision to hold this closed session comes after recent budget deliberations between the School Board and the Board of County Supervisors. During these discussions, school officials highlighted the urgent need to address the school division's failing infrastructure. A recent incident underscored this need when a hot water pipe burst in the school cafeteria during overnight hours, causing significant disruption and raising concerns about the school's condition.
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Stafford County Public Schools:Â Stafford County Public Schools proudly bids farewell to 80 esteemed educators and service staff members who are retiring after 1,535 collective years of dedicated service with Stafford Schools at the annual Retirement Dinner on Monday, May 20, 2024.
These individuals have been pillars of our community, shaping the minds and hearts of countless students over the years. Their commitment to excellence, passion for teaching, and unwavering dedication to their craft have left an indelible mark on our school district.
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Allie Medina, a junior at Colonial Forge High School, has been selected to represent Stafford as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.
“I was so excited and really surprised,” said Medina. “I love journalism, so I’m excited to get the chance to make connections and improve my writing.”
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Stafford County Public Schools: Stafford County Public Schools proudly recognized seven outstanding community partners during its annual Partner Appreciation Breakfast, held on Wednesday, May 15 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. These esteemed partners have demonstrated exceptional dedication and support to students, staff, and school community throughout the academic year.
The Partner Appreciation Breakfast serves as a platform for the school district to express gratitude and celebrate the collaborative efforts of the community that enhance educational opportunities and enrich the lives of students. This year's event was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by our partners.
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Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2024. The division will host ticketed graduation ceremonies for Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and North Stafford HS on Thursday and Mountain View and Stafford HS on Friday. All ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be available through a live stream link for those unable to attend.
The school division will graduate 2,530 seniors in total, setting them on their path to success. The Class of 2024 accumulated $18,926,401.00 in scholarships and will go into the workforce, serve in our military, and continue their education.
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At last night’s monthly meeting, the Stafford County School Board announced an update to the division policy regarding student cell phone use.Â
