Resolution
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
April 2022
WHEREAS, the Virginia Board of Education recognize the month of April 2022 as Month of the Military Child to pay tribute to the military families and their children for their sacrifices made and for their commitment and courage; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia is a member of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, which addresses key issues encountered by military students including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation; and
WHEREAS, military-connected children and their families move every two to three years within the United States or overseas, disrupting academic routines and friendships; and
WHEREAS, military-connected children also serve their country by demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and cultural competency; and
WHEREAS, military-connected children provide unique and valuable insights on learning, friendship, service to others, and heightened national or global awareness; and
WHEREAS, Prince William County Public Schools provides Military-Connected Academic and Support Programs through a Department of Defense Education Activity partnership grant to support the unique needs of military service members and their families; and
WHEREAS, military families in Prince William County include men and women on active duty service in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy, and members of the reserves and the National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Prince William County Public Schools serves 8,686 school-age, military-connected children;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Prince William County School Board and the Superintendent of Schools recognize April 2022 as “Month of the Military Child” and encourage all schools and offices to show enormous appreciation with activities to honor our students from military families.
Approved by unanimous consent by the Prince William County School Board on March 16, 2022.