Ann M. Bueche

The agenda for the Local Finance Board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, included the review of account balances and investment performance as of December 31, 2025. A key item was the request for approval regarding the disbursement of $2.5 million from the OPEB Trust Fund to reimburse Stafford County Public Schools for Other Post-Employment Benefit expenditures incurred in Fiscal Year 2026. The document also contains minutes from the previous meeting held on November 24, 2025, which discussed the Q3 2025 investment performance review and reporting on the FY26 Annual Meeting of the VACo/VML Pooled OPEB Trust. The November meeting also discussed the potential disbursement to reimburse FY26 expenditures and recommended including the item on the February 2026 School Board agenda.

This document outlines the Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee's (CBAC) FY27 recommendations and the Stafford County School Board's corresponding commitments. The strategic priorities focus on five key areas: strengthening public trust through enhanced budget transparency and accountability; advancing advocacy efforts to address state funding gaps and explore local revenue options; stabilizing and strengthening the workforce through competitive compensation for staff; investing in programs to ensure long-term enrollment stability and student success; and improving clarity, consistency, and alignment in school funding communication to all stakeholders.

This document outlines Stafford County Public Schools' Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Action Plan, developed for compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia's 2023-2028 General Permit for Stormwater Discharges. The plan details existing and new legal authorities, comprehensive load and cumulative reduction calculations for pollutants (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Total Suspended Solids) in the Potomac and Rappahannock River Basins, and specifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) implemented prior to November 1, 2023, as well as planned BMPs for the Third Permit Cycle. A key strategy to meet reduction requirements, particularly the 100% reduction goal by October 31, 2028, involves the purchasing of nutrient credits.

This strategic plan, presented by the Transportation Advisory Committee, outlines key priorities for 2025-2026 focused on safely transporting Stafford County students. Key areas include enhancing special education transportation, optimizing new school and route logistics, integrating technology and modernizing the fleet, improving travel student services, and developing a comprehensive communication plan. Recommendations for the School Board cover full Opt-In implementation, funding for technology upgrades, redistricting page updates, capital improvement for bus parking, and enhanced collaboration and communication systems.

This document outlines the strategic direction and program pathways for the Business and Information Technology (BIT) Center. It aims to provide specialized coursework and experiences leading to careers in high-impact fields such as business administration, business IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Key priorities include fostering entrepreneurial skills, enhancing regional economic impact, and offering a 'school within a school' model with interdisciplinary learning and professional skill development.