Stafford School Board Work Session 6 23 2026

The Stafford County Public Schools Board held a work session on June 23, 2026, focusing primarily on budget updates, transportation logistics, and academic program planning. The budget discussion highlighted the pending state budget approval and the potential for additional special education funding, with a recommendation for a special called meeting to request appropriation from the Board of Supervisors. Transportation updates included performance metrics on bus arrival times, staffing levels, route adjustments, and the legacy bus stop consolidation project aimed at improving safety and efficiency. The board also reviewed the 2026-2027 assessment program, emphasizing reduced testing demands and alignment with classroom instruction, and discussed changes to the program of studies, including middle school math pathways and expanded access to advanced coursework and specialty centers. Several action items related to procurement and budget included planning for bus purchases, staffing considerations for special education, and potential adjustments to transportation routes based on student opt-in data. The board also addressed policy and operational decisions affecting future procurement and service delivery, such as the continuation of the shuttle annex program and the integration of distance learning for specialty center courses.