
Staunton city, school leaders reached a budget deal: Was this good news?
Lost in the apparent compromise in Staunton over schools funding is whether or not the kids really win in the end.

Lost in the apparent compromise in Staunton over schools funding is whether or not the kids really win in the end.

The Waynesboro School Board has appointed Michael Perry as the principal of Berkeley Glenn Elementary School. Perry will officially assume the role of principal on July 1.

Staunton city leaders say they have identified a path forward to meet the funding request of the school system.

Staunton City Council will get its first look at proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year at its upcoming work session on Thursday at 5 p.m. in Rita S. Wilson Council Chambers in City Hall.

Staunton Fire Chief Scott Garber has been named the Virginia Fire Chief of the Year, in awards announced by Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin today signed a bill that will create a parental opt-out from local school mask mandates and ensuring five day a week in-person instruction that will take effect immediately.

Staunton City Council has added an additional work session on Wednesday to continue discussions about the city’s fiscal year 2023 budget.

The Waynesboro School Board has appointed DeWayne Moore executive director of operations and Leola Burks director of special education for Waynesboro Public Schools.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is launching a game of chicken with school boards across the state over his executive order creating a parental opt-out from school mask mandates.

Not even fire-engine red Augusta County is on board with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order on masks in schools.
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