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School board buying laptops for two courses
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he Stafford County School Board has approved buying classroom computers for high school social studies and technology courses. The amount for the computers is not to exceed $200,000. The vote was 4-2, with Sarah Chase of the Falmouth District and Holly Hazard of Hartwood District opposed. Board member Pamela Yeung of the Garrisonville District was absent. The school system’s Instructional Technology and Information Services Department and the Learning and Organizational Development Department are partnering to place the Chromebooks in all World History I and ESOL Foundations of Social Studies classrooms. Board member Patricia Healy of the Rock Hill District said she sees this as a pilot program for the two courses, which are offered all five of Stafford’s high schools. “I see this as a potential first step to where we’re going in the future,” Healy said. Freshmen will use the computers for research and work, including performance assessments and a digital portfolio, according to the plan, which
A Mountain View High School football player celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown during the first scrimmage of the 2018 season against Fauquier High School on Aug. 9. See more photos on page 6. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
Sheriff ’s Office sets homeland security course The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office is looking for residents who are interested in playing an active role in homeland security. Selected individuals will attend a new Citizens Homeland Security Course on how to spot and report suspicious activity. The training, on Saturday, Sept. 15, will also highlight current threats facing the nation, according to sheriff ’s office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo.
“We are proud of the aggressive approach we have taken toward homeland security over the past several years,” said Stafford Sheriff David Decatur. “But this course represents a significant shift in our tactics because we are not just focusing internally; we are reaching out to train our citizens to become more vigilant and engaged in homeland security. “Our goal is to teach them that if they see something, they should say
something immediately to the Sheriff ’s Office. They will play an active role in collecting intelligence for us and partnering with us to monitor terrorist activity and stop attacks before they happen.” After completing the class, residents will be part of the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office SHIELD Program that provides them with HOMELAND
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