Announcements
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Superintendent Communication
Superintendent's Letter to Families and Staff 2-26-21
Superintendent's Letter to Families and Staff 2-26-21 - Spanish
Visit the Health Services page to read all prior communication.
State Superintendent's Memo 005-21: Interim Guidance for PreK-12 School Reopening (January 14, 2021)
VA State Superintendent’s Memo #230-20 - Statutory and Regulatory Instructional Expectations for the 2020-2021 School Year
Returning to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Superintendent’s Amended Recommendation - July 28, 2020
Virginia Department of Education's School Reopening Frequently Asked Questions
Division Childcare Provision for Upcoming School Year 7-28-20
Superintendent's Statement Regarding Racism
Order of the State Health Commissioner - June 8, 2020
Governor's Final Phase Guidance for Virginia Schools - July 7, 2020
State Superintendent Recover, Redesign, Restart 2020
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Transitioning from CDC’s Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making (released September 15, 2020) to CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation (released February 12, 2021) to Reduce COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control released a new Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools on February 12, 2021, to incorporate the best available evidence at this time. The indicators and thresholds in the operational strategy replace the core indicators in the Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making.
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SCPS Face Covering Update
Read the Superintendent's updated information regarding proper face coverings when aboard SCPS property. Bandanas, gaiters, and vented masks are not considered proper face coverings.
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SCPS Superintendent Presents Proposed Budget to School Board
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State Superintendent's Memo 005-21: Interim Guidance for PreK-12 School Reopening (January 14, 2021)
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VDOE Updates Frequently Asked Questions
Visit this link for a full list of VDOE School Reopening Frequently Asked Questions
School Budget and Finance
[New Question]
Can ESSER LEA formula funds be used to purchase or lease buses, vehicles, and trailers/modular classrooms?
Yes. If the purchase or lease of buses, vehicles, and trailers is reasonable and necessary to meet the overall purpose of the program, which is “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to” the COVID-19 pandemic, this is an allowable use of ESSER LEA formula funds. Purchases or lease agreements must comply with applicable Uniform Guidance requirements including 34 CFR §200.310, §200.313, §200.439, and §200.447. Costs associated with bus, vehicle, or trailer purchases or leases that persist after the end of the grant award period must be assumed by the local school division.
Instruction
[New Question]
Do CTE class size requirements take into consideration hybrid instructional settings where some students are attending in person and others are attending virtually?
According to 8VAC20-120-150 Maximum Class Size, enrollment in career and technical education courses shall not exceed the number of individual work stations. Career and technical education laboratory classes which use equipment that has been identified by the U.S. Department of Labor for hazardous occupations shall be limited to a maximum of 20 students per laboratory. In a face-to-face operating status this has and continues to be a requirement.
Based on school divisions’ operating status for the 2020-2021 school year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable that a specific course identified by the U.S. Department of Labor for hazardous occupations may exceed the 20-student cap in a hybrid or all virtual status. For the 2020-2021 school year, this is permissible in a hybrid or all virtual status, as long as the caps are not exceeded in in-person settings. This will be identified as a warning when submitting the Secondary Enrollment Demographics Form (SEDF) end-of-year report through the division’s Master Schedule Collection reporting. A justification will need to be provided indicating the specific course was all virtual or in a hybrid format and did not exceed the in-person class size caps. Please be reminded that you will not be able to submit the SEDF report through the SSWS without completing the justification.
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January 12, 2021 School Board Presentation - Second Semester Planning for Middle and High School
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January 12, 2021 School Board Presentation - Elementary Focus Group
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Application Window Opens for SCPS Early Childhood Education Programs
Stafford County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the Head Start/Virginia Preschool Initiative and Early Head Start programs for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Head Start/Virginia Preschool program is open to children who
- are 3 or 4 years old by September 30, 2021;
- live in Stafford County;
- and meet the federal or state eligibility guidelines.
Families submitting an application for the first time should apply online at www.staffordschools.net/HS. Families who submitted previously and were either wait-listed or did not complete the application process must submit a new paper application for the 2021-2022 school year.
Space for each of these programs is limited. Families are encouraged to apply early. Families may request a paper copy application by calling (540) 368-2559.
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Tip Hotline
Our school district needs your help! Everyone is responsible for an orderly and safe school environmenet. Information you provide can help. Call Stafford Crime Solvers at 540-658-2020.
Spotlight
SCPS Coronavirus Dashboard
Coronavirus Data By School - *Indicates less than 5
VDH School Metrics
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The Virginia Department of Health released a school metrics coronavirus dashboard. These metrics will be used when evaluating pandemic conditions. To view Stafford County specific information, scroll to the middle of the page and select STAFFORD from the SELECT LOCALITY dropdown option.
VDH Coronavirus Dashboard
Upcoming Events
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Today
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fine & Performing Arts Advisory Committee
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Firefighting Program Mandatory Student/Parent Information Night
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Gifted Advisory Board
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM School Board's Finance & Budget Committee (virtual meeting)
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Tomorrow
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM School Board Meeting
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Wednesday
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CIP Advisory Committee
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Thursday
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM CANCELED: Joint Schools Working Committee
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March 8, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Special Education Advisory Committee
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March 9, 2021
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Joint Budget Work Session Between the School Board & the Board of Supervisors
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March 15, 2021
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March 16, 2021