Jessica Roach

The meeting included the Superintendent's Spotlight, which featured senior stories and data highlighting student success at Manassas Park High School. The Board approved the 2027-2028 academic school calendar after discussing two options. Additionally, the Board scheduled an organizational session for the following month and prepared for a closed meeting regarding student admission and discipline.

The meeting featured spotlights on student accomplishments, including the Virginia School Boards Association regional art contest and the Circuit Court Clerk's Law Day Art Contest. The Board also highlighted the successful completion of the 'seal night' event, which focused on family and community engagement. Furthermore, the Superintendent recognized graduates of the inaugural Parent Leadership Academy, an initiative designed to educate and empower families as advocates within the school system. Finally, the Board acknowledged the service of the outgoing student representative.

This Multi-year School Support Plan outlines a research-based redesign for school improvement across the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is anchored in data-informed decision-making to align targeted, evidence-based supports for measurable improvements in student outcomes. The plan focuses on strategic elements including organizational structure, funding priorities, and effective school improvement practices, guided by a four-step process encompassing current state analysis, planning and prioritization, implementation and monitoring, and progress reporting. It establishes a systemic framework for schools to develop and implement multi-year plans, emphasizing sustained efforts, strategic resource utilization, and stakeholder engagement to achieve long-term student success.

The strategic plan for Manassas Park City Schools aims to empower students to become lifelong learners through meaningful learning experiences within an innovative school community. The plan is structured around three main pillars: reinventing the school experience by cultivating positive and authentic educational engagement; building community and connection through shared purposes and strong ties; and creating safe environments that support the whole child academically, socially, mentally, and physically. Core values guiding the plan include empowerment, excellence, creativity, connection, innovation, and dedication.

This plan outlines the strategic direction for gifted education within Manassas Park City Schools, focusing on providing a differentiated curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills for gifted students. Key strategic areas include improving identification processes, especially for underrepresented populations; strengthening advanced academic service delivery; developing enriched curriculum and instruction; enhancing professional development for educators; ensuring equitable representation of students; and increasing parent and community involvement to support gifted learners.