Stafford School Board March 11 Meeting and Work Session Preview
Discussion of Drew Middle School rebuild, potential "non-transportation zones" are on the agenda for afternoon work session.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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The Stafford School Board will meet on Tuesday for a work session at 5 p.m. and a regular business meeting at 7 p.m.
Work Session
There are three items on the work session agenda:
Discussion of elementary redistricting for the 2026-27 school year
Discussion of “non-transportation zones,” which would be established for the 2026-27 school year “for the purpose of optimizing transportation resources.” Staff recommend that an interdepartmental team continue and expand its review of non-transportation zones.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
Items on the consent agenda include approval of meeting minutes; approval of the personnel recommendations; proclamations for School Nurse Day, Month of the Military Child, Autism Acceptance Month, School Library Month, and Community Appreciation Month; approval of a proposed new regulation governing boundary changes involving 5% or more of the student body; and monthly discipline and attendance reports.
Awards and Recognitions
School Nutrition Month proclamation
Music in Our Schools Month proclamation
Youth Art Month proclamation
Theater in Our Schools Month proclamation
Women’s History Month proclamation
Recognition of Principal Gregory Machi for his service as interim executive director of transportation
Action Items
Award of contract to renovate Rockhill Elementary School this summer, using $820,872.49 in savings from other projects
Authorization for staff to request $104,648 from county’s school emergency reserve to reimburse for emergency heater replacement at Garrisonville Elementary
Approval of funding plan for Health Benefits Fund
Approval of an appropriations request from the Board of Supervisors for carryover purchase orders
Announcements
The School Board will present its funding request to the Board of Supervisors on March 12 at 5 p.m. at the County Government Center.
Meeting Details
Link to full agenda
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