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Matt Cross’ time on the school board ends without him

Monday’s Rockingham County School Board meeting marked the end of Matt Cross’ tenure on the board after he lost his reelection bid last month. He did not attend.

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Conversion of Rosetta Stone building into apartments tabbed for state funds

As part of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s announcement of a $17 million investment in workforce housing across Virginia, he chose to highlight a major rental housing project planned for the former Rosetta Stone building in downtown Harrisonburg.

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Virginia budget delivers for city schools but federal funding remains a question mark

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2025-26 city school budget would include raises and new special education staff hires

The Harrisonburg City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday for the next year’s school budget that includes a 3% salary increase for teachers and staff, as well as additional funds to hire new special education staff.

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County official indicates willingness to replace city with new partners for Massanutten Technical Center

Rockingham County School Board member Matt Cross on Monday alluded to a potential parting of ways between the city and county schools when it comes to overseeing the Massanutten Technical Center and suggested the county could look elsewhere for a partner.

County schools make ‘slow and steady’ move toward AI policy

Rockingham County Public Schools will reevaluate its use of technology in classrooms and consider issues surrounding artificial intelligence, Superintendent Larry Shifflett said. But, he said, the school district isn’t jumping all in just yet.

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No reception: RCPS prohibits students from using phones; Board also raises flag policy  

The Rockingham County School Board approved a policy that stops students from using their personal cell phones and other devices during the school day, while the board also defended the district’s position on flag displays.

Influx of state funds to cover teacher, staff raises and more student support

Harrisonburg city school employees can expect a raise next year and more funding for support staff through amendments to Virginia’s two-year budget, which Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed last week. 

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