Virginia Overhauls SOL Testing to Boost Student Achievement
May 17, 2025
Legislation Overview: Virginia enacts bipartisan changes to K-12 Standards of Learning (SOL) testing, effective 2026-27 school year, to improve student outcomes and test relevance. Grade Impact: SOL scores will count as 10% of a student’s final grade, a shift from not contributing to grades, to incentivize serious effort. Test Timing: Tests will be administered in […]
Community feedback sought for proposed new Williamsburg library
May 16, 2025
Williamsburg residents will have several opportunities this month to share input on the proposed library project. Purpose: Williamsburg seeks community input for a proposed new downtown library to replace the 1973 facility, which is outdated. Public Input Sessions: May 15, 5-7:30 p.m., Williamsburg Fire Department (440 N. Boundary St.). May 20, 1-3:30 p.m., same location. […]
York County Schools to seek community input in Magruder Elementary renaming
May 15, 2025
The York County School Board discussed having county residents give input on renaming Magruder Elementary School. Community Input Sought: York County School Board is seeking feedback from residents on potentially renaming Magruder Elementary School. Discussion Timeline: The board discussed the issue at a Monday work session, with Superintendent Victor D. Shandor tasked to draft survey […]
James City County approves $390.5 million budget, gives more to schools
May 14, 2025
Budget Approval: James City County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $390.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026. Tax Changes: Real estate tax rate remains at 83 cents per $100 of assessed value, but a 5-cent tax credit from the previous year was not renewed, resulting in higher tax bills. Personal property tax rate stays […]
Magruder Elementary School Name Change Still Under Consideration by York County School Division Officials
May 14, 2025
York County School Board Meeting: The board discussed the potential name change of Magruder Elementary School during a recent meeting. Research Presentation: Community members James Carroll and Aaron Butler presented research on the school’s name, sourced from a 1983 York County Schools book, “Footprints,” and archived documents at William & Mary’s Swem Library. Name Origin: […]
JCC Approves County Budget Despite Public Opposition
May 14, 2025
James City County (JCC) Budget Approval: The JCC Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $390 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget, effective July 1, despite public opposition. Public Opposition: Residents filled the county government center board room to protest rising taxes and county spending. Property Assessments: Virginia code mandates property reassessments every two years; JCC conducts […]
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