December SEA Newsletter

Update on the 8-day challenge: Please e-mail the SB before 5 PM on Tuesday at schoolboardclerk@staffordschools.net to get your comments entered into the public record. #SCPSsoftpause

Here is our October newsletter: October_2023_Newsletter

Dear Members, It is with mixed feelings that we share with you that Laura Brewer, SEA Vice President, has resigned from her position as a bus driver with SCPS. We are sad to see Laura leave, but excited to see her choosing her best life. In her own words: Hi Friends, I wanted to take…

SEA advocated for Stafford educators at the BOS meeting on 4-20-21. The BOS passed a budget that will fully fund the School Board’s budget request for the next fiscal year!

Last night, the Board of Supervisors held several public budget hearings, including the tax rate, the budget, and the Capital Improvement Plan (buildings, maintenance, repairs, etc.). The good news is that the BoS is committed to funding Dr. Taylor’s proposed salary increases. However, the BoS is not committed to fully funding the School Board’s budget request (see 1:51:34 in the video of…

SEA has been working on many items behind the scenes. A COVID leave policy was brought before Dr. Kizner and Patrick Byrnett. We anticipate it becoming policy for this year soon. The EXEC board is aware that staff are being required to concurrent teach. Robin Gardner has spoken with VEA and is currently trying to…