Prince William County School Board Meeting - May 20, 2026

The Prince William County Public Schools Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, which included a variety of agenda items such as approval of the meeting agenda, closed session discussions on employee grievances, legal matters, and school property disposition. The board certified the closed session and took actions including upholding a superintendent's recommendation for employee dismissal. The meeting prominently featured recognitions of student achievements in programs like the Virginia Model Judiciary, Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, and Project Lead the Way, highlighting the division's commitment to STEM and arts education. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing updates to the student Code of Behavior and grading policies, including the adoption of a uniform grading scale (70/30 split for middle and high schools) and clarifications on formative and summative assessments, homework expectations, and late work penalties. The board approved the revised Code of Behavior with a vote of six to one. Public comments addressed various concerns including support for coaches, student discipline, and educational equity. The meeting also covered the school naming process for a new elementary school and included superintendent remarks on technology use and upcoming events. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were detailed in the transcript.