Tag: Lillie Jessie
Election of PWCS School Board Vice Chair Sparks Controversy
The election of a school board vice chairman in Prince William County used to be fairly routine. However, with a deep division on the board, this year’s choice was contested.
Prince William School Board Makes LBGTQ Students, Staff Protective Class
After much debate, the Prince William County School Board passed the amendment to its non-discrimination policy, Policy 060, adding the language of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protective groups.
DOJ Letter Shouldn’t Delay 13th HS; Supervisors Criticize School Board Members
Prince William County Schools’ administration does not expect a delay in the construction of the 13th county high school due to a letter school board members sent to the Department of Justice requesting an investigation.
School Board Approves PRICE Model, Accepts BOCS Grant
In a special meeting that almost did not happen, Wednesday night, the school board approved the PRICE model, agreeing to accept the County Board of Supervisors $21.2 million grant.
PWCS to Create Task Force to Consider Adding LGBTQs to Equity Policy
The Prince William County School Board passed a motion to have the superintendent create the framework for a task force composed of community members to solicit input on issues arising from the proposed revisions to include LBGTQ people to their nondiscrimination policy.
Raulston Claims She’s Under Fire for Trenum Replacement Choice
Prince William School Board member Diane Raulston links efforts to have her election recalled to her decision early on to choose one of Gil Trenum’s recommended people to temporarily replace him on the board.
Prince William School Board Restores Bishop’s Contract
The Prince William School Board voted Wednesday evening to withdraw a straw poll that previously held the continuing contract of Dr. Michael Bishop, principal of Patriot High School.
Prince William School Board to Rewrite Naming Regulation
Prince William School Board members are considering a policy change that would lead to a change in how schools are named or renamed.
13th High School ‘Price Design’ Fails to Win School Board Approval
A motion to approve the 13th High School “price model” failed Tuesday, in a four-to-four vote by the Prince William County School Board.
School Board Squabbles over 13th High School Design
In discussing the hybrid Patriot model or “Price model” for Prince William’s 13th high school at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, members grilled school officials and questioned the equality in the building of schools on different sides of the county.
