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.
Superintendent Latanya McDade presented the Vision 2025 closeout, reporting a 94.8% graduation rate, a 6.7 percentage‑point drop in chronic absenteeism, major gains in AP pass rates and CTE credentials, and roughly $492 million in scholarship awards over four years.
Following a closed session, the board certified the closed meeting and approved appointments/releases, two religious‑exemption requests (RE25-18 and RE25-19), and authorized legal‑counsel recommendations; all motions were approved by recorded voice votes.
Public commenters and board members pressed the school division for more teacher input after administrators outlined comparisons showing PWCS teachers work a 7‑hour day while most Virginia divisions use 7.5 hours; no vote was taken — presentation was informational and follow-up data was requested.
