Williamsburg-James City County School District

The board participated in a governance training session facilitated by the Virginia School Boards Association. Key discussion topics included the school board self-evaluation process, the review and refinement of standard operating procedures, and a discussion of the documentary Multiple Choice.

The board conducted a closed session to discuss personnel issues, followed by a regular meeting. Key items included reports from the Superintendent and Student Advisory Council, recognition of staff for National Board Certification and other professional awards, and an update on the Virginia Peninsula Community College partnership. The board approved several items, including personnel actions, the Special Education Annual Plan, a purchase request for student laptops, engineering services contract awards, budget amendments, calendar revisions, and school improvement plans. Additionally, the board reviewed a nomination for the VSBA Showcasing Innovation Award and discussed various board matters, including sports funding, student protests, and AI usage.

The board convened to discuss matters regarding student scholastic records, public contracts, and personnel issues in closed session. During the work session, the superintendent provided updates on various district events, including Month of the Military Child celebrations, operational support job fairs, and kindergarten registration. Members reviewed textbook adoption recommendations for AP English and Geometry, as well as the local plan and budget for Career and Technical Education. Several capital improvement projects were discussed, including entry area widening, auditorium refurbishments, and roof repairs. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to several school board policies, approved personnel actions, authorized a VSBA innovation award submission, and established the academic calendar for the 2027-2028 school year.

This document presents Superintendent Daniel Kever's transition plan for Williamsburg James City County Public Schools. Guided by the core principles of being student-centered, collaborative, and strategic, the plan outlines action steps to achieve the vision of becoming the premier school division in Virginia. Key focus areas, derived from comprehensive stakeholder feedback, include enhancing teacher/staff support and retention, fostering real-world student-centered learning, improving student behavior and discipline, increasing transparency and communication, ensuring access and diversity, and optimizing operations and facilities. These actions align with the five priorities of the existing 'Elevate 28' strategic plan: academic achievement, safe and supportive schools, employee growth, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness, with implementation phased over 18 to 24 months.

This document is a progress report on strategic planning efforts, highlighting key performance indicators and goals related to communications and engagement, family engagement, and volunteers and partnerships. It details objectives to increase communications by 15%, enhance participation in engagement events by 5% with high satisfaction, grow community partnerships by 15%, and boost volunteer hours by 15%, with a target completion by June 2028.