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School superintendent reports $285,000 math grant, outlines new school planning
Summary
King and Queen County School Superintendent Dr. Carter told the EDA the division will convert scheduled half days to full days to make up snow days, confirmed a $285,000 multi-district math grant for textbooks and resources, and said architects and the Board of Supervisors are considering a Pre‑K–6 school though tree removal on the planned site remains an obstacle.
Dr. Carter, King and Queen County School Superintendent, told the Economic Development Authority on Feb. 5 that the division plans to convert four scheduled half days into full days to make up for two snow days that were not counted as off days.
Dr. Carter reported the school division was part of a multi-division successful math grant application and was awarded $285,000 to purchase textbooks and supporting resources. He said sports activities remain on hold because of recent weather.
The superintendent also described a joint meeting among the Board of Supervisors, the school board and architects about a proposed new school; the group is inclined toward a Pre‑K through 6th grade building but tree removal on the property has delayed progress. When Plunard Robinson asked about enrollment at Central High School, Dr. Carter said there are about 278 students in grades 7–12 and that the figure would be higher if students who are homeschooled or attend schools outside the county were included.
The EDA thanked Dr. Carter for the update. The items discussed were informational and no formal EDA action was taken on school construction or grant administration during the meeting.
