Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Manassas school board approves resolution seeking state funds for pilot alternative education program
Summary
The Manassas City School Board unanimously approved Resolution R2025-03 requesting state appropriation to launch a pilot alternative education program aimed at serving students who cannot succeed in traditional classrooms, with board members citing a need for local slots for grades 5–12 and for younger students.
The Manassas City School Board voted unanimously Jan. 9 to approve Resolution R2025-03 requesting the appropriation of state funds for a pilot alternative education program.
The 7-0 vote followed comments from board members who said the division has previously operated alternative programs and currently relies on an agreement with Prince William County Public Schools for some students. Vice Chair Spall moved the resolution; the motion was seconded by a fellow board member and carried unanimously.
Board members described several reasons for supporting a local alternative program. Mrs. Stevens said the district has “had at least one” alternative program in the past, including placements at Metz and the Johnson Learning Center and noted that the current arrangement with Prince William County’s…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
