Prince William County School Board to Hire First Ombuds

The governing board of the Virginia school district has approved the hiring of its first Ombudsman and a staff member. The decision came in response to allegations of workplace bullying and intimidation by Prince William County teachers. According to a news report, the Ombuds will generally follow IOA standards. The budget for the full-time Ombuds, including support costs, was approved last summer in the amount of $201,000. A search for the first Ombuds is expected soon. (Inside NoVa; PWCS 2019 Budget.)

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