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Director of Instruction Dr. Stevenson and Director of Special Education Brian Maciak said K–8 programs will operate June 23–July 10, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon at Baldwin Elementary (elementary) and Mayfield Intermediate (intermediate/middle). The district will target 60–90 students per grade with class sizes of about 15–20 students and estimated staffing and materials cost of about $310 per classroom per day. The high‑school program at Osborne High School is scheduled June 16–July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and will emphasize credit recovery, remediation and assessment support.

The presentation said invitations will be extended first to highest‑need students based on literacy and language data; schools will follow up with nonresponding families before offering additional seats.

Maciak outlined ESY eligibility: an IEP team determines ESY eligibility based on whether a student’s regular‑year gains would be significantly jeopardized without summer services. Traditional ESY is a classroom‑based program (targeting students on adapted curricula) and will run June 23–July 10 with staff hours 8 a.m. to noon; projected ESY qualification numbers for school year 2023–24 were presented as a reference (e.g., 54 students qualified for traditional ESY last year). The district anticipates 50–60 students may qualify for traditional ESY in 2025 and described nontraditional ESY options for targeted, lower‑volume services (typically 5–10 students).

Board members asked about academic measurement, curriculum alignment (summer program will extend the same core literacy and intervention curriculum used during the school year), transportation, costs, staffing limits and how special‑education minutes are provided. Staff said the largest limiter on expansion is staffing availability and that the district planned earlier recruitment this year to support expanded grade levels.

Staff noted regular summer school is voluntary for students who do not qualify for ESY but meet summer school criteria; last year, 67 students with IEPs and 12 with 504 plans participated in regular summer school. The presentation concluded with deadlines for case managers to provide ESY projections and materials to the special‑education office to allow planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff outlined 2025 summer school plans — K–8 programs June 23–July 10, Osborne High School grades 9–12 June 16–July 24 — and described Extended School Year eligibility, projected ESY enrollment, and staffing needs.","taxTitle","MANASSAS CITY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",38336,"location","Virginia","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285639,"Board hears proposed 9.3% premium increase on Anthem plan; district recommends staying with TLC after RFP",347,3909269,4256496,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499&start=3909&end=4256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499/thumbnail_3909269.jpg","/articles/6285639/Virginia/Board-hears-proposed-93-premium-increase-on-Anthem-plan-district-recommends-staying-with-TLC-after-RFP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285639-af76771381234221be178b064985808e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184059&Signature=f83Q-VZix2kssHjSAudbaTlg1f6j-15RcH4k-6puBfpzDmIeTy249VwePGR8dPhm841DEBk48QeW46D6Lq0V7nwColivKpNt4FwxrDvJuxNF0g5Gs0GiRt4FzbD6kCkk985c7TnzfVjuKRbaJixODE9p-hQWWhbtKxUUlDXfMaaGe1GqZDTtvoAGkh3l3fiFHhixwIKDtpBc7CXjxDMT5ljQRANOSJWnR7BXNkdK9LpgGWSGij-JYTi~oqLecqtQ4QVA1639fbuJyqckAYUQleYX485-Oo0QFtumHG1KV4Vsu-gWlhnHE~wSEX~spkVvqQYct1nykc7H1BWigLFdpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Board received a presentation on proposed health insurance premiums for FY 2025–26 after a request for proposals issued in November 2024. The division’s benefits consultant evaluated four responses and recommended the current carrier, Local Choice (TLC), as the most competitive option for active employees and retirees.

Staff reported that Anthem premiums increased by 9.3% and Kaiser by 5.4% in the responses. The district described a premium‑averaging approach for employer contribution, which calculates a single employer contribution per tier (employee only, employee plus one, family) based on the average premium for comparable plans, excluding high‑deductible plans and Kaiser within that tier.

Under the proposed employer share for FY 2025–26, the division would contribute 83% of the average premium for the employee‑only tier and 73% for employee‑plus‑one and family tiers. Delta Dental premiums were listed as increasing 3% and VSP vision premiums unchanged.

Board members asked about what makes TLC most competitive and whether the employer could increase its share to offset the premium growth. Staff said the evaluation considered plan benefits, pricing, retiree offerings and that the district has some ability to increase employer contribution; the presented employer share figure reflected what finance advised the division could support.

Staff also noted IRS and commonwealth thresholds that changed the high‑deductible health plan deductible levels for FY 2026 (individual and family deductibles increased modestly). The presentation concluded with an invitation for board questions; members expressed concern about the premium rise and urged staff to continue competitive shopping.

No formal action on premium contribution levels or plan selection was taken at this meeting; the presentation informed upcoming budget decisions.","Staff presented results of a health‑insurance RFP and recommended remaining with the current carrier (TLC). Anthem premiums rose 9.3% and Kaiser premiums rose 5.4%; the district proposed maintaining employer contributions using a premium‑averaging method.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285644,"Manassas public commenters press board on collective bargaining, pay and staffing during budget hearing",1074,714465,1788800,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499&start=714&end=1788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499/thumbnail_714465.jpg","/articles/6285644/Virginia/Manassas-public-commenters-press-board-on-collective-bargaining-pay-and-staffing-during-budget-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285644-18573268d920a2b7ec390da13ddc36b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184059&Signature=fMtm8y20gYeIMhR6in-TaefeRfeR27e7LM9IZWQjOPWIyXTzPsgoTZScQUG9goKMk8MbpOIAX~XF~7TV2JtbIZdOnOvbFvC7ORsfPxtw1FYfOA~HNU2qNsxJrjQPXTE-fVy0vzUEJIUiSNTutMKpp8FG7HWIPFKMukl2E2ZetcjLgAc82l6iDfNEI4NMbBrHx4xXW54KdmhiBIjEUM1n5~ZcG0Ggqy8nFnmKGyo1pxawEajubyf9IfhQmSARBd7f0ZgGCwoZakS~k9s75F32PqPZkwhPgK2chGYseW4Np7DJbutVQd9DMbwOBDoPzLwP6ZbC9a1Xjd~uj24cQnmNkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers at Monday’s School Board meeting urged the School Board of the City of Manassas to adopt collective bargaining and to prioritize salary and staffing changes in the proposed FY 2025–26 budget.

Sarah Cook told the board she spoke from research and personal experience and argued that collective bargaining strengthens schools by preventing teacher burnout, improving working conditions and staff retention. \"Collective bargaining prevents teacher burnout,\" Cook said, adding that recent teacher departures at Jenny Dean had led to class consolidations.

Heather Denardo, a tenth‑year teacher at Jenny Dean and a parent, described staffing disruptions at her school: \"In the last month alone, we have lost several teachers,\" she said, and asked the board, \"How are we going to retain our teachers past 5 years when their salaries no longer compete with the surrounding school districts?\"

Anna Demaria, identified as a grade‑level teacher at Baldwin Elementary and president of the Massachusetts Education Association in her remarks, also urged support for collective bargaining and said surrounding local districts have it.

Several speakers focused on staffing shortages for specialized roles. Kristen Watley, lead speech‑language pathologist for Manassas City Public Schools, said roughly 10% of students qualify for special education services and that only seven SLPs currently serve the district. \"We have been unsuccessful in attempts to fill vacant SLP positions,\" she said, noting the district has used contracted SLPs at higher cost and recommended a more competitive salary scale for SLPs.

Tammy DeHaven, special education instructional coach, urged transparent public discussion about how the state‑approved one‑time bonus should be distributed, warning that a one‑time payment is not the same as a permanent salary increase. She read the state language provided in the meeting and said the board has discretion to allocate the funds to promote retention.

Other commenters — including retired teacher Karen Huff — said they were weighing collective bargaining against concerns about possible increased costs to taxpayers and urged the board to examine administrators and school climate as factors affecting retention.

Board members acknowledged the comments; the public hearing is part of the board’s ongoing budget process and will inform further budget work sessions and a joint meeting with the city council.","At a School Board public hearing on the proposed FY 2025–26 budget, teachers, counselors, and union representatives urged the board to pursue collective bargaining, higher and more equitable pay, and clearer plans to retain staff — citing recent losses of classroom teachers and shortages among specialized roles.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285649,"Manassas school board accepts staff resignation after closed session; vote 4-3",51,337470,389160,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499&start=337&end=389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569534-8ae303078faff9b71e5005fc133a9499/thumbnail_337470.jpg","/articles/6285649/Virginia/Manassas-school-board-accepts-staff-resignation-after-closed-session-vote-4-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285649-d23d428b79dfe628cba7f41d4a410b8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184059&Signature=Mt5ELoPKJAucmrRyanlvF5kcyz5vSbtxDAUXIqADLVBrskwji3Wldj-hYmoYtRgZ8wMxrTZZ5VaY9UJmrgcWU1FBXpllip2IBhmI3e7oN5KMufmQd1DosCgwSk4YIiRJK5~4cnEoh17Jdz~khHSCBxSzYL5S3bj9jZxQgm~U8Zl4hXjvAyPxZ6waOuWb0Vlj2xZUk-LBwUoSR4Na4fJSBj-25kPnXtZfpR~K-7ZsNIszM53d~QpcXyTEuvFXuhGNpWcc~VbiMDHISAuuXNUi6eb~4hctc-cBHeHBTNjq6gbzWf4IX3iFdQhR6Sn8z32L0wloxIzn1b0wPSAeoV0Clg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Board of the City of Manassas voted 4-3 to accept the resignation of PERS 24‑25‑0396 from Jenny Dean Elementary School with prejudice, effective March 21, 2025.

The motion to accept the resignation was made by Vice Chair Spall and seconded by Mrs. Brezier. The board recorded the vote as 4 in favor, 3 opposed; board members Miles, Jones and Brown voted against the motion.

The board first convened a closed session under exemptions in the Code of Virginia to consult with legal counsel and to discuss a personnel matter. After the closed session, the board returned to open session, certified by motion that only matters lawfully exempted and identified in the closing motion were discussed, and then moved on to accept the resignation.

Board members did not elaborate on the personnel matter during open session. The motion and vote recorded in the minutes are the formal action taken by the board at that time.

Procedural motions tied to the closed session were recorded in the meeting minutes: (1) motion to enter closed session under Virginia Code Section 2.2‑3711(a)(8) and (a)(1); (2) motion to return to open session; and (3) certification that only permitted matters were discussed. Each of those motions was approved by roll call with the board noting a quorum.

The board’s action does not provide further public details about the personnel matter beyond the resignation language that was read into the record.","The School Board of the City of Manassas voted 4-3 to accept the resignation of PERS 24‑25‑0396 from Jenny Dean Elementary School with prejudice, effective March 21, 2025, after a closed-session discussion and subsequent certification vote.","actionData","errors"]

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