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- Motion to amend meeting agenda by removing item 18.02 under board matters.
- Mover: Ms. Wall. Announcement: \"I move that the Prince William County School Board amend the meeting agenda by removing item 18.02 under board matters.\" (moved by Ms. Wall; second acknowledged from board)
- Vote (as announced): \"6 yes, 1 not present at vote Williams, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\" (recorded on the public record)

- Motion to approve meeting agenda as amended.
- Mover: Mr. Blake.
- Vote (as announced): \"6 yes, 1 not present at vote Williams, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

- Motion to enter closed session (cited Virginia Code sections in motion: Va. Code §2.2-3711 and §2.2-3712 and enumerated subsections for personnel, student disciplinary matters, probable litigation, lease matters, bargaining strategy, and security briefings).
- Mover: Mr. Blake.
- Vote (as announced): \"6 yes, 1 not present at Vogt Williams, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

- Closed session certification (adoption of certification resolution required by Va. Code §2.2-3712):
- Mover: Ms. Wall.
- Vote (as announced): \"Vote is 7 yes, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

- Approval of appointments and releases of specific employees as presented in closed session (agenda item 9.01):
- Mover: Mr. Blake.
- Vote (as announced): \"Vote is 7 yes, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

- Approval of student management department recommendation to reassign students SRH 25-113 to computer-based instruction (CBI) via remote access only (agenda item 9.02).
- Mover: Ms. Wall (motion read referencing Student Management and Alternative Programs Department letter dated 03/26/2025).
- Vote (as announced): \"Vote is 6 yes, 1 abstain Tradenik, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\" (the transcript identifies the abstention by name as announced)

- Adoption of the public meeting consent agenda (agenda item 12.01).
- Mover: Ms. Wall.
- Vote (as announced): \"6 yes, 1 abstain Tradenik, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

- Approval of acknowledgements and recognitions (agenda item 13.01).
- Mover: Mr. Blake.
- Vote (as announced): \"6 yes, 1 abstain Tradenik, 1 absent Latif. Motion passed.\"

Notes on the record

- Where the meeting announced counts were given rather than a roll-call of named votes, this summary reproduces the tallies as read into the record. The transcript identifies abstentions and absences by announced names when provided (for example, an abstention by Tradenik and an absence by Latif were announced).

- The closed session motion included explicit citation of Virginia Code sections for allowable closed‑session topics; that legal citation was recited at the time the motion was made.

Ending

These are the formal recorded motions and vote tallies announced during the public meeting; supporting minutes and official roll-call records maintained by the clerk provide the authoritative record for clerks and legal purposes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prince William County School Board Meeting - April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and votes recorded during the April 23 board meeting, including agenda amendments, closed session certification, personnel approvals, a student reassignment and consent items.","taxTitle","PRINCE WILLIAM CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",14511,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260094,"Prince William Schools recognize 13 Purple Star schools and mark Month of the Military Child",1263,527000,1790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef&start=527&end=1790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef/thumbnail_527000.jpg","/articles/6260094/Virginia/Prince-William-Schools-recognize-13-Purple-Star-schools-and-mark-Month-of-the-Military-Child","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260094-063e2c70e7f453f0d8773006388b295b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770684044&Signature=VzgljJDUBGAYOzKpOTvuNDwQ-RxB7Dz5SQOxWr9UCh8Tz09kgXqzBZm4YMzpKkcYdt3YCAJos0IJ72yKsFyXjDRVVIitTCD9fZwX-Bty3y6e7HjADR~LL6FqqLeUeFeJs9AAR2YuKnHhRWYAj22daOgSW3vL8kll7wlhr58WZasH6TC1fS6BF4W-iEMG0mlkGs7uLu~sDE7AE9eTq9dPQWT9Q5gxxGm6Zq748xQRQTTwB9SX8mlc0N18e9y2rBbYf~gg~ZndRQ28ugUT66wlMY9t~cuIqPa6GMgZQ3lXCHD5OYbI0ulnwJFrn8lTetjjDf-lo6LjcgVEUWiHp7jrbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince William County Public Schools recognized 13 schools that earned the Virginia Purple Star designation and highlighted military-connected supports during the board’s Thriving Futures segment on April 23.

Kimberly Simpson, the division’s military achievements specialist, said the Purple Star program — administered by the Virginia Department of Education — requires schools to provide professional development on military-connected students, establish transitions teams and take other measures to support frequent student moves. \"The Purple Star program is a reflection of our commitment to supporting military families,\" Simpson said.

Colonel Jenny Colgate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, praised the schools’ work and thanked the division for recognizing military children. The board also read language recognizing April 2025 as the \"Month of the Military Child,\" noting Prince William County Public Schools serves approximately 5,000 military-connected students and participates in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

The board and superintendent also recognized Patriot High School student Shavani (Shivani) Davis for a first-place finish in the VHSL original oratory event and invited the 13 Purple Star school teams to the dais for photo recognition.

Why it matters: school staff said Purple Star designation signals focused, system-wide supports for military-connected children — a sizable population in the county — including transition planning, targeted counseling and a designated liaison at each school. The board emphasized continued partnership with military installations and community organizations to sustain and expand supports.

Ending note

Superintendent Dr. McDade thanked military and school partners and noted the division’s goal to continue increasing Purple Star designations across schools so military-connected students receive consistent support across the county.","The board recognized 13 Purple Star-designated schools and read a resolution recognizing April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child; Colonel Jenny Colgate and division staff spoke about supports for military-connected students.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260097,"PWCS outlines Stop and Think program, naloxone rollout and data trends in substance abuse prevention update",1171,4514000,5685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef&start=4514&end=5685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef/thumbnail_4514000.jpg","/articles/6260097/Virginia/PWCS-outlines-Stop-and-Think-program-naloxone-rollout-and-data-trends-in-substance-abuse-prevention-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260097-d84ac26377fce2f4fe9c32f65a153bf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770684044&Signature=IBKu9ZHayIh-wt3mJVofmRVCi8j~DqrDSzoiw3mC-huh~zE83TVLjsM0PemCSbGlwGPO5jxSCPaa7MN9b-Y8A4HCBAJllilB9Qcllzs8JBxgCsLvS79aAWEtMW0S2eOq5HYWWS2yHviAO8bOsIFgLh1df7vg1f-uD5IFVPFgNet9Abz-We3UpLbpgFl8sB0pK3gdxkVZLX~MDXmKF7DFavxgC8J8qaUqSwTloGJjPVe3JGXeyh4DWTcil~nUENPuZe-rdrgESIPCAF2-a1SVQXxnp~SPRty4oPuFTZX1Hxi~mbmA3RF0Fs4q-31PU~oaBL3ktqQu7gz0eHJnKS3ySQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince William County Public Schools presented an update on April 23 outlining prevention education, new staffing, and community partnerships intended to reduce youth substance use and improve early intervention.

\"The substance abuse prevention specialists develop and implement programs who educate students, staff, and families on substance use risks, prevention strategies, and healthy decision making,\" said Dr. Kayla Goodwine, director of student health and wellness during the presentation.

Key components presented

- Stop and Think: a virtual, synchronous educational program launched in 2023 for students in grades 6–12 who are referred for substance-related infractions. Staff said 12 schools have referred students this year and provided referrals by grade: 6th (4), 7th (4), 8th (11), 9th (17), 10th (14), 11th (5), 12th (5).

- Stop and Talk: a parent education session for families of referred students that launched in November 2024 and is scheduled periodically to coincide with student sessions.

- Revive training and naloxone: the division has expanded Revive opioid-overdose recognition training for staff and increased naloxone availability in schools and administrative offices; staff said training participation rose about 20% year-over-year for the measured period.

- Curriculum and partnerships: elementary substance awareness lessons are delivered by school counselors and follow Virginia health SOLs; secondary lessons are delivered by health and PE teachers. Staff described partnerships with Prince William County Community Services, local coalitions, the Virginia Department of Health, law enforcement, and regional prevention groups.

Data and trends

Staff presented state and local data from the Virginia Office of Substance Abuse Prevention and internal division discipline data showing some overall declines from 2021–23 but an increase in PWCS substance-use infractions so far this school year. They identified marijuana possession and electronic cigarettes as the most common infractions and noted that middle-school electronic vapor product use had shown a small uptick in state data (from 9% to 10%). Staff cautioned that overdose death counts are small year-to-year and that trends require continued monitoring.

Board questions and follow-up requests

Board members asked whether Stop and Think sessions are synchronous (staff confirmed they are synchronous) and requested clarity on follow-up monitoring for participants; staff said administrators track attendance and monitor for additional infractions. Board members asked about available rehabilitation providers in the county; staff said they rely on community partners and Community Services to connect families to treatment and would follow up on provider availability.

Several board members suggested expanding prevention content for juniors and seniors and requested a final report on the vape detector pilot when the pilot concludes. Staff said they will continue program evaluation, strengthen school-health-counseling collaboration, and seek improved data collection to inform future efforts.

Ending note

The division emphasized prevention as an education-led effort and framed Stop and Think, Stop and Talk, Revive training and community partnerships as complementary strategies to reduce substance use and support reintegration after treatment or hospitalization.","Division staff described a multi-pronged prevention strategy including Stop and Think (student education) and Stop and Talk (parent sessions), expanded Revive/Naloxone training, and data showing mixed trends in teen substance use.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260102,"Prince William schools outline interim steps as Covington Harper remains over capacity until Potomac Shores No. 2 opens",915,7448000,8363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef&start=7448&end=8363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135911-44eebfb60e241a8a8b3098e8278234ef/thumbnail_7448000.jpg","/articles/6260102/Virginia/Prince-William-schools-outline-interim-steps-as-Covington-Harper-remains-over-capacity-until-Potomac-Shores-No-2-opens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260102-2eb53d60f583a97d00b9b2a0b3908b32/orig.mp4?Expires=1770684044&Signature=OTWrOAxb6DV4epvTf8kzXO~5rIzOwAlMwSnR3UzUmM89M0ESLGg5fkupEO6rPnrdA1H~lM577DFVzXn-T7vV-FOlFzpRs1BTApzL-xmpVEtv~asulB~~gIzrSCqC-5xhODka07VU1GPjdFv7ZfszbKvpIzuPTj5V2yZcFueNO-VUv0MQbOZAx8RiutJldEYK9kGu2Eb63T8KZFHsUXiWXqvC42rDNXCdTWVbmrumFqC4hHLoXWmOGdRZz0BVuW9ZZMBT4FTH1Y3PJkNZ0ddBjzbA8S-JA2-hvkcQVs7gu6kDrA2pCccQ3I1d2zy-k~MPu-nTOhudT~P4-riOJgxVCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince William County School staff told the School Board on April 23 that Covington Harper Elementary School is running roughly 200 students over capacity and will remain overcrowded until the planned Potomac Shores No. 2 elementary school opens in the 2027–28 school year.

School planning staff framed the problem around housing growth in Potomac Shores and delayed site development. \"If we use these yield rates for Covington Harper and multiply these by all the housing units that have been constructed since the opening of Covington Harper, you'll see that there have been about 450 students yielded from the new construction,\" said Dr. Matt Cartlidge, a member of the planning team, during the presentation.

The board heard that Covington Harper opened in 2017 at about 75% capacity with roughly 280 seats available; built housing since then has generated the excess enrollment and staff project about 100 additional students by 2026–27. The division said the Potomac Shores No. 2 school was upsized in the FY 2025–29 CIP by roughly 300 seats to serve the region when it opens. Staff recommended continuing the current course: evaluate program placements at Covington Harper, use portable classrooms as needed, and begin redistricting planning in fall 2025 concurrent with other area boundary work.

Why it matters: parents and teachers told the board at citizen comment that overcrowding is affecting safety, transitions, bathroom access and instructional time. \"We are so overpopulated that finding space during emergency drills has been cumbersome,\" said Brooke Marshall, a school counselor at Covington Harper, during citizen comment. Parents and staff also described long walks from distant trailers, early lunch schedules, and limited access to playground equipment.

Board members and staff reviewed the timeline of delays the presentation attributed to land-acquisition and site-preparation problems, developer pacing, and permitting. The division outlined past Capital Improvement Plan schedule changes: an originally earlier opening pushed back first by county and land timing and later by site-preparation and permitting issues tied to the developer’s work on the town center and other infrastructure. The division said developer delays and an offer of an alternate site contributed to multi‑year slippages.

Interim measures and constraints

- Portable classrooms: Covington Harper is one of several division elementary schools with portables; staff said the school currently sits among schools allocated about eight portables and that projections could require roughly five additional portables between now and 2026–27. Staff noted portables are a temporary measure and stressed security, supervision and services must scale with student counts.

- Program placement: the division said it is \"critically evaluating any new educational programs\" proposed for Covington Harper and will consider alternative locations for programs not aligned with assigned students.

- Redistricting limits: staff said an updated redistricting policy adopted in October (board policy/regulation not further dated in the presentation) aims to avoid moving students into schools that would exceed 105% capacity for the first three years after a boundary change. Because neighboring elementary schools in the corridor already exceed 105% capacity and many already have portables, staff said a meaningful redistricting solution that complies with the policy is not feasible now without creating instability for families who could be moved again when Potomac Shores No. 2 opens.

Board and community reactions

Vice Chair Blake and other board members said they are sympathetic to families and raised concerns about security, lunch scheduling, bathroom access, staffing and the effects of multiple trailer clusters on daily operations. Several board members asked staff to identify additional mitigation steps for the next two school years while the division completes the larger plan. One board member suggested expanding transfer options; staff confirmed Regulation 7-21-1 (transfer for significantly overcrowded schools) is available and can be used by parents seeking alternatives.

What’s next

Staff said they will begin attendance-area planning for Potomac Shores No. 2 in fall 2025 and will run that work concurrently with redistricting for a nearby Woodbridge-area school. The division also said it will update projections after the September 30 enrollment baseline and use community town halls, focus groups and an interactive website to present draft options when redistricting proposals begin.

Ending note

Parents and board members urged clear, frequent communication and practical mitigations for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years. Staff emphasized that larger relief requires the new school site and more capacity, and that short-term fixes rely on portables, staffing, and targeted program adjustments.","School staff presented projections showing Covington Harper Elementary is roughly 200 seats over capacity after recent housing growth; division officials recommended using portable classrooms and deferring major redistricting until Potomac Shores No. 2 opens in 2027–28.","actionData","errors"]

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