Prince William School Board votes to add 30 minutes to teacher workday beginning next school year

Prince William School Board votes to add 30 minutes to teacher workday beginning next school year

The Prince William County School Board voted late Wednesday night to extend teacher contract hours an additional half hour per workday, a move made against the wishes of many educators in the county. In a 4-3 vote, the board approved a change to a School Board regulation to “ensure the classroom teaching assignment, planning period, and lunch period of teachers” does not exceed 7.5 hours. The change will begin in the 2026-27 school year. Justin …