During its December 10th meeting, the School Board of the City of Manassas took the following ACTIONS:

Approval of Academic Calendars - Craig Gfeller, Deputy Superintendent, and Ed Stephenson, Director of Instruction, presented the academic calendar development process, draft options, and community feedback for SY 2025-2026 and SY 2026-2027 to the School Board. Here is a copy of the presentation shared with the Board. Based on calendar survey feedback, a motion was made to approve Option A for the SY 2025-2026 and SY 2026-2027 calendars. The motion was approved 4-2 with one abstention. The Board would like to thank everyone who submitted calendar feedback for their consideration.
School Board Operating Protocol and the Statement of Ethical Standards and Good Governance - The Personnel Committee met on November 6, 2024, to review the School Board Operating Protocol and the Statement of Ethical Standards and Good Governance. Additionally, the School Board held a work session on November 26, 2024, to discuss these topics. The Board voted unanimously to approve both documents which can viewed here.
Policy JEDA - Portable Electronic Communication Devices - The School Board’s Policy Committee met on October 23, 2024, to discuss and review policy options for Portable Electronic Communication Devices, which will be included in the Code of Conduct under Section J - Students. The committee presented the revised policy during the School Board Meeting on November 12 for further discussion and approved them by unanimous vote at Tuesday’s meeting.
Revised 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct - The School Board’s Policy Committee convened on October 23, 2024, to discuss and review the Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year, which had been previously approved at the Regular Business Meeting on July 9, 2024. Ms. Jackie Sott, the Student Services Coordinator, presented proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct, which included updates regarding Portable Electronic Communication Devices, during the School Board Meeting on November 12, 2024. Because of these updates, the Board approved revisions to the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct.
FY 2026 - FY 2030 Capital Improvement Plan - The School Board reviewed the Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan at its budget work session on November 7, 2024. A formal presentation regarding the CIP occurred at the regular board meeting on October 22, 2024, and an update was presented on November 12, 2024. The Board also invited people to speak during a public hearing at the December 10 meeting. The Board approved the FY 2026-FY 2030 CIP as presented. Supporting documents from the presentation can be found here.

Other Meeting Highlights:

School Board Greeting Card Design Announcement – Each year, MCPS students showcase their creativity by submitting stunning artwork inspired by the winter and holiday season, hoping to have their design chosen as the official holiday card for the School Board of the City of Manassas. 7th grader Michelle O. was selected as this year’s winner. A copy of her design can be found here. Congratulations to Michelle for her outstanding work and for capturing the spirit of the season so beautifully!
School Board Snow Day Video Contest Announcement – Over the past couple of months, the School Board invited students and staff to channel their creativity and school spirit into videos announcing a snow day for the division. The projects were judged on creativity, humor, school spirit, and production quality.
- 1st Place: Maya, Natalia, Kyiyah, and Iwa from Ms. Miller’s OHS Broadcast Journalism class.
- 2nd Place: Brianna A., Mateo, Kathleen, Ariana, and Bryan V. from Ms. Demeria’s Baldwin Elementary class.
- 3rd Place: Brian G., Jorin, Kai’a, Annie, and Elder, also from Ms. Demeria’s Baldwin Elementary class.
Metz Middle School Football Team Recognition – Coach Brian Hogan and the Metz Middle School football team were recognized for an undefeated season for the second year in a row!
Metz Middle School Soccer Team Recognition—Coach Sarah Reinhardt and the Metz Middle School Boys’ Soccer Team were recognized for their undefeated season, outscoring their opponents 37-4.
Osbourn High School Journalism Award –Ms. Lisa Miller and the OHS Journalism students were celebrated for recognition by the Virginia High School League. Their recognitions included:
- First place ranking for the Eyrie yearbook. (Superior ratings in theme, cover design, overall design, photography, headlines, and captions.)
- Second place ranking for the Osbourn Today Morning Show. (Superior ratings for coverage, news writing, design, and graphics.
- Second place ranking for the Talon News Website. (Superior ratings for news coverage, opinion writing, design, and understanding of copyright law.)
- Second place ranking for the Connections Literary Magazine. (Superior ratings in originality and art selections.)
Outgoing School Board Member Recognition – An hour before the Board meeting, an appreciation reception was held in honor of outgoing Board members, Carl Hollingsworth, Christina Brooks, and Robyn Williams. Mrs. Williams joined the Board in 2017, while Mr. Hollingsworth and Mrs. Brooks began their service in 2021. Each received special tokens of appreciation from the Board in recognition of their service.

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