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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Prince William County Public Schools. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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School Health Committee Reveals Plan for School-Based Clinic
Buried in the School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) meeting minutes is a plan to establish school-based health clinics, starting with Garfield High School. These clinics often provide services to students without parental presence and can become a channel for sensitive health interventions without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST, BE PREPARED TO FIGHT: This was revealed in committee minutes, not as a main agenda item. Email the School Board immediately (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the SHAB update under Item 18.01, what is the timeline for the school-based health clinic at Garfield High School? What services will it offer, and will parents be required to be present and provide explicit written consent for every visit and service provided to their minor child?’
💰 Impact: Parental Consent Bypassed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Changes Automatic Entry for Advanced Math
The district is revising Policy 603 to remove the specific SOL test score that automatically qualified 5th-8th graders for advanced math. The only remaining automatic path is scoring in the top 25% statewide, which could be a higher bar and change who gets access to accelerated learning.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the School Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 12.02, I demand the revision to Policy 603, ‘Automatic Math Acceleration,’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know why the fixed SOL score for automatic qualification is being removed and how this will affect student placement.’
💰 Impact: Changing Advanced Math Rules
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Proposed School Calendar Adds Numerous Religious Holidays
The board is reviewing three calendar options for the 2027-28 school year, all of which close schools for multiple non-federal religious holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, and Eid al-Adha. This reduces instructional days despite survey feedback from over 300 stakeholders asking for fewer such closures.
Recommended Action Plan
GET AHEAD OF THE VOTE: The Board will vote on the 2027-28 calendar on December 2. Email the School Board now (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 15.01, I support a school calendar that maximizes instructional time and uses excused absences for religious observances, as suggested by hundreds of survey respondents. Please prioritize academics over closing schools for a growing list of holidays.’
💰 Impact: Lost Instructional Time
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