WILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY COUNTY – The Williamsburg-James City County School Board will have its first regular meeting of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Berkeley Middle School, 1118 Ironbound Road. The meeting starts with a closed session at 5:45 p.m., followed by an open session at 6:30 p.m.
Following announcements and the superintendent’s report, the board will hear a presentation from WHRO, recognize a kindergarten orientation model and act on several policy matters. It will also consider extending a construction contract for two new Pre-K centers and receive an update on the division’s Elevate ‘28 strategic plan.
Presentations and recognitions
- WHRO will give a presentation on its educational services and its annual impact statement
- The board will highlight a kindergarten orientation model.
Citizens will have two minutes for public comment following the kindergarten spotlight.
Routine items:
- The board will approve financial reports, monthly bills and payroll for June and August.
- The board will approve its Sept. 1 work session minutes.
- The board will consider several resolutions and policy revisions, including a resolution recognizing October as Bullying Prevention Month and policies pertaining to curriculum and school division goals
Action items:
- The board will approve personnel actions and minutes from its Aug. 18 meeting
- The board will consider approving the fiscal year 2026 year-end financial report and committing the year-end fund balance to the healthcare reserve fund.
- The board will discuss a textbook selection and adoption proposal
- The board will consider modifying its construction contract with McDonough Bolyard Peck for two Pre-K centers for eight months for $263,840
- The board will discuss its meeting schedule for 2027.
Discussion items
- Staff will present the annual recruitment and launch report, as well as Elevate ‘28 strategic updates
Proposed agenda items
- The board will review advisory committee appointments and the superintendent’s recommendation for school division redistricting
Board members will be able to provide their final comments on agenda items before reviewing the upcoming meeting schedule. The Oct. 6 work session includes a redistricting public hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the Berkeley Middle School auditorium.
