At a public hearing on proposed attendance-area changes for Woodbridge and Potomac Shores schools, multiple parents and students urged adoption of Scenario 6 to preserve school stability and safety; board member Justin Wilk moved and the board voted to have the superintendent develop a modified '6a' proposal and return it before the next vote.
School staff presented two capital-improvement scenarios: Scenario A adds a proposed 14th high school and raises the CIP cost by about $256 million and could require roughly $1.1 billion in bond sales; several board members said enrollment projections and debt-service impacts make the project imprudent now.
After a closed session under Code of Virginia provisions, the board certified the session, approved appointments and releases of specific employees, and authorized actions recommended by legal counsel; votes were recorded and the certification passed with one abstention.
In the CIP work session, staff outlined renovations and maintenance projects included in both scenarios — HVAC and roof replacements, playground and turf projects, a $22M increase for Marstellar Middle School geothermal work — and said Scenario B would add two robotics centers and increase sustainability investments such as geothermal, LED and building automation upgrades.
Superintendent Dr. Latonya McDade presented Elevate 2030, a four-year strategic plan that sets targets including a 95% on-time graduation rate, 80% of second graders reading at grade level, universal pre-K, AI training for staff and a HOME housing initiative to secure 150 residential units for teachers.
The Prince William County School Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the permanent adoption and expansion of girls flag football after celebrating the division's inaugural season and partnership with the Washington Commanders.
Staff presented a redistricting plan that would relocate Potomac View Elementary students to a new Woodbridge Area school in 2026–27 under Scenario 6. Parents raised concerns about staff reassignments, walkability and safety; the board scheduled a public hearing Jan. 21 and a vote Feb. 4.
Residents and parents asked the Prince William County School Board to oppose Dominion Energy’s proposed 6.5‑mile transmission 'Blue Line' route that would run near Claywood Elementary, Patriot High School and other school corridors, citing safety, construction impacts and VDOE guidance to avoid siting schools near transmission lines.
After discussion about calendar committee scope and stakeholder input, the Prince William County School Board approved Option A for the 2026–27 school calendar by a 5–2 vote.
After more than an hour of public comment from teachers and parents opposing a proposed unpaid 30‑minute extension, the Prince William County School Board voted 4–3 to direct the superintendent to amend a regulation so teachers’ contract day becomes 7.5 hours beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
