Stafford School Board October 28 Work Session Preview
The board will continue its discussion of the proposed 2026-27 program of studies and capital project priorities.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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Work Session
Continued discussion of proposed program of studies for the 2026-27 school year. (FXBG Advance story from October 15 about proposed new specialty centers.)
Continued discussion of proposed large capital and 3R—repair, replacement, and rehabilitate—projects. The top three projects on the draft capital improvement priority list are replacement of the Rising Star early childhood education complex, elementary school #20 (at the proffered site in the Embrey Mill neighborhood), and a joint county/schools fleet services facility.
Discussion of potential agreement with Dogwood Airpark Homeowner’s Association.
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