Prince William County Public Schools

The meeting commenced with the approval of the amended agenda. A significant portion of the session involved entering and subsequently returning from a closed session, which covered discussions related to personnel matters, actual or probable litigation, award of public contracts, consultation with division council regarding policy 854 and non-discrimination regulations, and matters pertaining to school facility security. During the open session, the board observed the Pledge of Allegiance led by a student. The consent agenda for public meetings was adopted. Several recognitions were made, including honoring the undefeated PTOIC Shores Middle School varsity and junior varsity boys basketball programs for achieving the 100-win milestone, the selection of Danielle Meyer for a national leadership fellowship, and the honoring of Shaunell Carmichael with the 2026 VATLL Impact Award. Citizen comments were then heard, focusing primarily on governance concerns regarding the lack of clear standards for operations during hazardous weather, referencing specific past incidents where operating on delayed schedules or refusing to close was deemed risky.

The strategic plan for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) outlines commitments across four key areas: Learning and Achievement for All, Positive Climate and Culture, Family and Community Engagement, and Organizational Coherence. The plan aims to achieve specific goals by 2025, including providing equitable opportunities for all students, preparing them for post-secondary education and the workforce, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, engaging families as authentic partners, and implementing systematic structures for continuous improvement.

This document is a State of the Schools Report detailing progress towards the Prince William County Schools Vision 2025 Thriving Futures Strategic Plan goals during the 2022-23 school year. The strategic plan is structured around four core commitments: Learning and Achievement for All, Positive Climate and Culture, Family and Community Engagement, and Organizational Coherence. Key findings indicate improvements in math and science performance, stable literacy rates, and a decrease in chronic absenteeism, though it remains above pre-pandemic levels. The report highlights persistent access and achievement gaps for English Learners, students with disabilities, and Hispanic students, alongside increases in dropout rates for English Learner students. Prince William County Schools is implementing coordinated efforts to address these disparities.

This strategic plan outlines five primary goals to achieve a world-class education. The plan focuses on ensuring all students meet high performance standards, providing a caring, safe, and diverse learning environment, fostering strong family and community engagement for student achievement and work readiness, cultivating qualified and motivated faculty and staff, and maintaining an aligned, integrated, and equitable organizational system. Key strategies include data-driven decision-making, professional development, and community involvement, guided by Baldrige in Education Criteria for Performance Excellence.

This strategic plan for Prince William County Public Schools focuses on five key goals: ensuring all students meet high standards of performance, cultivating a caring, safe, and healthy teaching and learning environment, fostering robust family and community engagement, maintaining a qualified and high-performing workforce, and achieving an aligned, integrated, and equitable organizational system. The plan aims to improve student outcomes, promote equity and diversity, enhance facilities, strengthen partnerships, and ensure fiscal integrity and stakeholder satisfaction.