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Division staff said the Algebra 2 recommendation follows the Virginia Board of Education’s revised mathematics standards approved Aug. 31, 2023, and the VDOE approval process for textbooks. The algebra committee evaluated two Vendor‑approved textbooks, conducted an eight‑week public review period with hard‑copy access at the board office and online platform access, and used a 14‑member committee representing teachers, special‑education and gifted staff, administrators, parents and a school board representative. The committee voted to select Mathspace Virginia Algebra 2, citing alignment with the 2023 VDOE standards, differentiation tools, AI‑supported practice and dashboards for monitoring student practice and performance.

Separately, the AP Environmental Science committee followed a similar process and recommended the Bedford, Freeman & Worth resource, citing curriculum alignment to the College Board AP course description, Canvas integration, intuitive online interface, and end‑of‑unit practice that mirrors AP exam format. Committee membership included AP teachers, special‑education and gifted staff, administrators and a parent; materials were available for public review both in person and online for seven weeks.

Presenters described implementation planning that begins after board approval: unit‑plan alignment work during the summer, professional learning during pre‑service, and ongoing teacher coaching and collaboration throughout the 2025–26 school year. Administrators said the division will provide teacher training during the summer and throughout the school year and will revise unit plans to align with the adopted materials.

Board members asked when most instruction will occur via digital platform; presenters said most students will use the digital platform and that classroom sets will be purchased to ensure equity of access. A board member asked when current books were purchased; staff said they were “quite some time ago” and that staff would provide exact dates on request.

Both adoptions were presented for board review; staff recommended the board be prepared to vote at the May 20 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WJCC School Board Work Session from 5/6/25","oneSentenceSummary","Adoption committees recommended Mathspace Virginia Algebra 2 for Algebra 2/Algebra 2 with trigonometry and Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) for AP Environmental Science; both recommendations include seven‑year print and digital licenses and professional learning supports pending board approval.","taxTitle","WILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",14522,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6246481,"WJCC projects $4.3M year-end balance; staff bonus proposal tied to state funds",278,4208000,4486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3217500-8a28bf433ade5d284617b7c77f21c9ce&start=4208&end=4486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3217500-8a28bf433ade5d284617b7c77f21c9ce/thumbnail_4208000.jpg","/articles/6246481/Virginia/WJCC-projects-43M-year-end-balance-staff-bonus-proposal-tied-to-state-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246481-28057f1be0e22ebdbd994d7b91054739/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657135&Signature=N9BTrnfxLR8tBIKg3Mu4zBKRzGwCiTtBN5utLpiOPvAT249TNq5JYvcJt9Mym4jsJ-FKWoXC~~D0DpPyl5oqlYcldawNr3u3cCbDnOPUzxdPtDwduadnA3sO1izuOmYAEk19xBpQJi4zchns5KFeXVhiLak5xBish1QMscAuwfWIfQXFxYOOUpeLMD69s~S2G-VjhPfEjnV77bXsGKtzlHXtnf7sw~dFWAzqDT7og7DZkpoRHwv2R8v7FkKLTdAnDxzIr6j9VDJjyt6xc-0brzVJjJkubRJsYwoA11VgxciWqCe4EuFDou~j6FY6d10~BqQWCo5yP946YG8p-5SdPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools staff presented preliminary, unaudited year-end revenue and expenditure projections and a proposed one-time employee payment tied to state funding. Finance staff estimated approximately $4.3 million in unspent funds at fiscal year end and outlined a recommendation to use available funds and state bonus allotments to provide one-time payments to employees.

Assistant superintendent/cabinet-level finance staff reported that projected total revenue for the year is roughly $182 million, about $1.2 million above the fiscal 2025 budget, driven largely by higher-than-expected sales tax and state special-education and at-risk funding. The finalized state budget includes approximately $1.3 million in one-time state funds designated for employee bonus payments; the division proposed providing $1,000 to full‑time employees and $750 to part‑time employees, a plan that would cost roughly $2.0 million. Administration said $748,000 of that cost could be covered from current salary and benefits savings; additional details and final allocation were to be taken up with the board in June.

CFO Renee Ewing told the board that projected payroll and non‑payroll obligations and known encumbrances—textbook purchases, capital upgrades and other contractual commitments—leave an estimated $4.3 million remaining at June 30. Ewing said James City County has indicated it would reallocate $1.0 million back to the school division for the FY26 operating budget and $2.0 million toward the county capital improvement program; those allocations would affect planning for the coming year. Ewing recommended establishing a health-care reserve fund if unallocated year-end funds remain.

Board members asked for clarification on how the state’s $1,000-per‑SOQ-funded-position allocation applies to part‑time roles and how the division would treat SOQ-funded positions that are not full‑time. Administrators said they will analyze the SOQ position mix, consider different distribution models used by peer divisions, and bring a recommendation to the board in June. The superintendent’s office said administration would present more detailed proposals at the board’s June meetings, including final language and eligibility for any one-time payment.

Administration described the revenue and expenditure information as preliminary and unaudited, subject to change as the fiscal year closes and final state allocations and locality actions are confirmed. No final bonus decision was made at the May meeting; board direction and final votes were expected in June.","Preliminary year-end estimates show about $4.3 million remaining; staff recommended a $1,000 payment for full-time and $750 for part-time employees funded from a mix of state one‑time funds and salary savings pending board decisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6246486,"Williamsburg-James City County School Board appoints Daniel Keever as division superintendent",224,343000,567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3217500-8a28bf433ade5d284617b7c77f21c9ce&start=343&end=567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3217500-8a28bf433ade5d284617b7c77f21c9ce/thumbnail_343000.jpg","/articles/6246486/Virginia/Williamsburg-James-City-County-School-Board-appoints-Daniel-Keever-as-division-superintendent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246486-c0e39148fb9407ec28361b8f606c885d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657135&Signature=fcuys-gN~18gKToDbClvDWy7em9bSxVliMwU0DbxXqORlMkjqV8DjOgOuNJnfASYv5-WNFKCxN8t~ZZR~xQyHaZ59UQLnsGC6RMU4tEHHinWHZnOOi00LVkRDlpNDEEYlvYZYqM65aD2lwRFyjP8QSDHaaHnjBn2DcrLOnjREmIXQhcqSbh4y~3sMSCDppBCsBwoSAPA4Gt994XXTD3D0eJXkuNsyEOEA0H6hTC0AZGu4istwtTJbjZ9I4fTv28M3ZXYXBCCGvNQFyXSXg5tYmE7gzo66wAA0lnTwU4ZevV3-jKNZJP8zeodcxmaF3MV4KcojscK59Xre0RQjX72UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Williamsburg-James City County School Board voted to appoint Dr. Daniel Keever as division superintendent for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028. The board approved a resolution authorizing the chair and clerk to execute an employment agreement attached to the resolution.

The board acted after adding the appointment to the meeting agenda and holding a formal roll-call vote. Board member Mrs. Donner moved the resolution to appoint Keever; the motion was seconded and the resolution passed with all members recorded as voting in the affirmative.

The appointment follows a nationwide search that school board members said was competitive. During the meeting Mrs. Donner said the search \"was truly a nationwide search. We interviewed a lot of people and it was not a foregone conclusion.\" Dr. Keever addressed the board, thanking members and saying he was “incredibly humbled and honored by the trust and confidence that you have placed in me in selecting me as the next superintendent for this whole division.” He said he looks forward to “listening and learning, continuing to visit our schools, hearing from students and staff and building relationships across the community.”

Board members praised the committee and the process. The resolution authorizes the chair and clerk to execute an employment agreement for the term beginning June 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.

The board took the appointment as a formal action item; no further details of the employment agreement were read into the record during the public portion.

Dr. Keever will assume full responsibilities on June 1, 2025, the date specified in the resolution passed by the board.","The school board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Daniel Keever as division superintendent for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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WJCC committees recommend Mathspace for Algebra 2 and BFW for AP Environmental Science

WJCC projects $4.3M year-end balance; staff bonus proposal tied to state funds

Williamsburg-James City County School Board appoints Daniel Keever as division superintendent