School Board Meeting Summary

Monday, December 2, 2024

On December 2, 2024, the Fredericksburg City School Board held a Regular School Board Meeting at 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Closed session began at 6:30 PM. Open session began at 7:30 PM.

Approval of the Agenda

The agenda was approved unanimously.

Recognitions

Recognitions began with a performance by the Monroe Singers from James Monroe High School.

Hugh Mercer presented a video on Kindness.

Dr. Matt Eberhardt presented the winners of the Superintendent's Science Writing Contest.

Hugh Mercer

Mateo Martinez Garcia in first place, Lily Scully in second place, and Harper Anderson in third place

Lafayette

Georgia Argon in first place, Shiven Pachel in second place, and Gabe Horak in third place

Walker-Grant

Sam Kuykendall in first place, Scott Palko in second place, and Adeline Kurylo in third place

JM Assistant Principal Nick Brousse and CTE Coordinator Delia Clayton-Fulcher recognized the following students for participating in the first Goodwill Work-Based Learning Program: Christian Amya, Parker Betham, Jordan Dean, Janiya Dupree, Maurice Gans, Zanya Jackson, Penny Parks, TyKori Pettus, Amani Ross, Melvin Soto, Indya Terrell, Qua'miz Walker, and Christian Thomas

James Monroe Principal Marcus Petty recognized Stella Hensley as the November Optimist Student of the Month and Yash Patil (not pictured) as the December Optimist Student of the Month.

Director of Special Education Maris Wyatt recognized National Special Education Day and Inclusive Schools Week. She presented the Special Education Liaisons with Certificates of Appreciation for all of their hard work.