“I know it’s not easy” -- redistricting, achievement rates dominated agenda when schools met with local governing bodies

It’s Oct. 12. W-JCC school board met with Williamsburg City Council and James City County Board of Supervisors Friday to discuss school achievements, challenges. This week’s government meetings.

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Correction — correcting incorrect date for James City County board of supervisors meeting

From the challenges of redistricting to poor high school writing results and unfavorable comparisons with York County schools, the Williamsburg-James City County school administration and School Board have “very tough work” to do, an elected official told school administrators at a joint meeting with the Williamsburg City Council and James City County Board of Supervisors.

“I wish you luck, I know it’s not easy,” James City County Vice Chair Ruth Larson – herself a former school board member — said at Friday’s meeting. “I don’t see how teachers can work any harder.”