PWC Committee of 100 Hosts Important Forum on Taxes

Committee of 100 Forum on Taxes

The PWC 100 March 15, 2012 Program

Are Higher Taxes the Magic Bullet for Keeping Prince William Schools Competitive or Are There Other Options?

• Are Prince William County schools able to offer a good education for county students within current resources? Can they compete for good teachers with surrounding jurisdictions?
• Would a tax increase be unduly burdensome for property owners at this time? Would it affect housing values?
• When the State budget is passed, is it likely to increase or decrease funding for Prince William Co. schools?
• Should the schools compete with other services for a share of the county budget each year or receive a guaranteed percentage as at present?
• Should taxing powers be granted to elected school boards?

Moderator:

Former Del. David Brickley, patron of the legislation that made PWC school board an elective body

Panelists:

Milt Johns, Chairman, Prince William County School Board
Bonnie Klakowicz, President, Prince William Education Association
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Pr. Wm.) - Member, House Committees on Appropriations and Education
Mike May, Prince Wm. Board of County Supervisors, Occoquan District

Social 6:30 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m
Program 7:45 p.m.
Adjournment 9:15 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton
10800 Vandoor Lane
Manassas, Virginia

Make your dinner reservations today for the March 15th program. The cost is $25 members and $30 for non–members.

Reservations (or cancellations) must be made by noon Monday, March 12th.

There is no charge, if you wish to attend the program only at 7:45 p.m.

Inclement Weather Policy

Our meeting cancellation policy follows that of the Prince William County Public School System. If inclement weather causes cancellation of classes, our program is canceled. If after-school activities are canceled, our program is also canceled. To check on school closings, call 703-791-8720.