Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Gloucester, VA Potential Issues With School Activity Funds

Certain allegations of misappropriation and theft of school activities funds prompted me to take a look at how activities funds are managed and accounted for within Gloucester County Public Schools.  Accounting information and annual audit reports for school years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 were reviewed; Reconciliation Reports for school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 were reviewed and a question and answer meeting between Ms. Wright, Howard Mowery and I was conducted.  Study findings are as follows:
 
The “Report of Audit Findings and Recommendations” section of all four yearly activities funds audit reports contained the following recommendation statement:
 
“Due to the nature of school activity funds, there is an inherent risk of misappropriation of assets associated with the lack of segregation of duties over the accounts, records, and financial reporting. Although this risk exists, the costs of segregating these duties would likely outweigh the benefits. We recommend those charged with governance and management implement review procedures and other monitoring activities to mitigate the risks associated with the lack of segregation of duties.”
 
This statement seems to suggest there has been a continuing history of non-existent review procedures and monitoring activities.  The audit reports reflect that GCPS handles over 1.5 million dollars annually; making the above yearly statement unacceptable by any stretch of imagination.  The following is from the Virginia Administrative Code:
 
8VAC20-240-40. Audits; monthly and annual reports.
School activity funds (internal accounts) shall be audited at least once a year by a duly qualified accountant or accounting firm approved by the local school board and a copy of the audit report shall be filed in the office of the division superintendent. Monthly reports of such funds shall be prepared and filed in the principal's office, and annual reports shall be filed in the office of the principal or division superintendent. The cost of such an audit is a proper charge against the school operating fund or school activity funds.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.  
 
Over the four year period studied, the auditor identified various discrepancies in the areas of admission ticket sales, cash money and check turn in requirements, identifying Certificates of Deposit as “public deposits”, signature requirements for checks, activity account sponsor procedures and transfer voucher requirements.  Considering the sample rate used by the auditor; these compiled discrepancies should have prompted a closer look at the management and accountability of activities funds much sooner.
 
GCPS’ current policies and guidelines pertaining to managing and accounting for activities funds are inadequate and leave numerous doors open for theft and misappropriation.  Policies should be reviewed and updated post-haste to reinforce the accountability and security of the large amount of money involved.
 
The current accounting system used by GCPS is antiquated, cumbersome, unreliable and should be replaced post-haste.  An attempt to FOIA complete accounting records for a period of five years resulted in a reply that estimated it would take eight hours at $20.00 an hour to compile each year’s information. The cost of obtaining this information prevented obtaining it, therefore it should be understood that a complete study could not be accomplished.  Software upgrades should be performed post-haste to reinforce accountability and security of funds.  There are several software companies that focus on K-12 activity funds management and accounting. The KEVgroup and Active Network/Blue Bear are two such companies.
 
The current method of managing and accounting for ticket sales is antiquated and unreliable.  Abandoning the roll of tickets that can be purchased by anyone at Wal-Mart method and implementing an online/bar code system will enhance accountability significantly.  Many of these systems can be integrated into management and accounting software. There are several online ticket sales software companies that address K-12 needs.  Blackbaud and ThunderTix are two such companies.
 
All four year’s activities funds audits were conducted by the same accounting firm.  Using different firms to conduct annual audits may enhance security and accounting.  Procurement of such services should be limited to periods of no greater than two years at a time.
 
There appears to be no system in place to verify whether or not funds are spent on their intended purpose, especially at GHS.  An example of such are; funds generated from the sale of parking decals.  Below are the numbers for the parking decals at GHS for the four years studied and the school systems response to what the money is used for.
 
 Left                                                                                         Remaining
From                              Receipts         Disbursement           at End of Year
2008 = 24,292.57……..22,145.00………903.80…………2009 = 45,533.77
2009 = 45,533.77……..21,450.00…….45,992.02……......2010 = 20,991.75
2010 = 20,991.75……..17,112.00………703.20…………2011 = 37,400.55
2011 = 37,400.55……..18,674.00……..7,785.00…..…….2012 = 48,289.55
 
From Ms. Wright:
The parking fees collected from students are used for parking lot improvements at the high school when accumulated funds are sufficient and to purchase the decals.  The fees are approved by the school board annually.
 
As you can see; GHS takes in an average of around $20,000 per year from parking decal sales.  The average cost for the decals is around $800.00 per year.  In five years GHS can potentially accumulate as much as $96,000.00 in parking decal revenue.  If the money is only spent on decals and parking lot improvements it should be one jewel of a parking lot.  Why is this money being spent on what should be a capital needs item?
 
GCPS’ systems for managing and accounting for activities funds appears to be flawed to the point that it would likely take a forensic audit to achieve clarity of what has and is occurring with respect to accountability and management of the funds.  Such an audit should be performed for all years allowed by the Code of Virginia and the Records Retention Act.  Conducting such an audit will determine the validity of activities funds theft and misappropriation claims and will provide a means to recoup some, if not all of what was lost should said claims turn out to be valid.  The potential for theft or misappropriation of funds not only exists, it is probable.
 
Companies provided as examples in this report are not recommendations or endorsements by me and are only provided for demonstrative purposes.
 
Kenneth E. Hogge, Sr.
Gloucester Point

Randy (George) Burak, Gloucester School Board Responds;

Mr. Hogge,
Can you provide me when and where the “allegations of misappropriation and theft of school activities funds” occurred? I have been on the board for many years and have never heard of a question or issue associated with these funds  regarding the issues noted. I am not saying things could not be improved, since that is our constant goal to always improve the ways we do things, but to state that there are outstanding allegations associated with inappropriate behavior and misappropriation of funds is a larger step. I am willing to meet with anyone that suspects such activity to discuss and review any evidence that supports such allegations.
Thank You
Randy Burak  

Our Notes:  What Mr Burak clearly fails to realize here is that Mr Hogge never made any allegations.  He was simply following up on allegations that he had heard through the grapevine.  This should seem very clear to anyone having read the Mr Hogge's letter above.  It is very interesting that Mr Burak should take such offense or is it that Mr Burak is trying to cover or hide something?  Only a question.  

Further Response from Mr Burak.

Mr. Hogge,

I asked since these are serious allegations and want to clarify them  and  understand if these allegations have any backing why they were not shared earlier. I am confident that there has not been or is any misappropriation of funds regarding this issue or anywhere else within the school system  which is monitored and validated annually and in the open. Because of the seriousness of these allegations I am surprised that they would be shared with members of the community in lieu of the board so appropriate investigations can be performed in a timely manner.

It is unfortunate that these allegations are made without the opportunity to clarify them or their origin, putting good hard working people who work and support our community and our children each and every day in a negative light for no good reason(s) .

Have a good evening
Randy Burak

Our Notes:  We have to ask, exactly where is it even relevant about the allegations?  If there are issues in the way that a substantial amount of money may be open to theft, then it would seem warranted to try and do something about it right away.  And again, Mr Hogge has made no allegations of any kind.  He clearly stated that based on allegations heard, not something Mr Hogge made, so he was prompted to research school activity funds and how they are presently handled.  Yet Mr Burak is stuck on allegations made and not something that was heard that prompted Mr Hogge to investigate.

  It is issues like this that should make one very concerned with those in charge of our school system.  It is this kind of dangerous thinking or lack thereof that flows downhill and into the classrooms and corrupts the minds of the children and we wonder why little Johnny and Linda can not think for themselves?

  Everyone may find it very interesting to note that Mr Hogge's work is based on information that came from within the county itself through FOIA.
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Governor Mcauliffe Statement on In-State Tuition for Virginia DREAMers

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Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement today following Attorney General Mark Herring’s announcement that Virginia law makes students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, otherwise known as DREAMers, eligible for in-state tuition at Virginia public community colleges and universities:

“As I said throughout my campaign, I believe that Virginia children who were brought here at a young age, grew up here, and have stayed out of trouble, should absolutely have access to the same educational opportunities as everyone else. To grow a 21st Century economy, Virginia needs to be open and welcoming to all who call our Commonwealth home, and I am encouraged to see progress being made in this area during my administration.

“I fully support the Attorney General’s opinion that those students who have been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals qualify for in-state tuition, and I am committed to ensuring that this becomes a reality during my administration. I will work diligently with SCHEV, VCCS, and college and university presidents to further review this policy and make sure that all Virginia students have access to our quality education system.”
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Governor McAuliffe Announces 110 New Jobs for Charlotte County

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~The Corsi Group to invest approximately $5 million in first Virginia manufacturing operation~ 

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that The Corsi Group, a leading manufacturer of custom and semi-custom cabinetry, will invest approximately $5 million to establish its first Virginia manufacturing operation in Charlotte County. Virginia successfully competed against Kentucky for the project, which will create 110 new jobs.
Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McAuliffe said, “Speaking about today’s announcement in Keysville, Governor McAuliffe said, “The addition of more than 100 new jobs is significant news for Charlotte County as it continues to rebound economically.  As The Corsi Group expands its footprint and establishes its first East Coast manufacturing operation in Virginia, we celebrate a new corporate partner in a region that offers a robust, skilled workforce and improved cost competitiveness to the company’s expanding customer base. This new manufacturing operation will complement the existing industry base in Southern Virginia well, and we look forward to the mutual benefit and success for Charlotte County and Corsi.”
“We welcome The Corsi Group to Virginia and Charlotte County,” said Maurice Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade. “Advanced manufacturing is a thriving industry in the Commonwealth, and Corsi joins an impressive roster of manufacturers that have invested more than$13.7 billion in Virginia over the last 10 years. We are confident that the company will benefit from the business friendly environment in Charlotte County and the Southern Virginia region.”

Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Corsi Group was founded in 1973 as a designer and manufacturer of custom cabinetry, and today has completed more than 50,000 projects.

“We are confident in our choice of Charlotte County as our best for quality labor, a business-friendly governmental environment, and area supporting companies with whom we will work,” said Pat Corsi, Founder and Chairman and CEO of The Corsi Group. “We plan to continue our past practices of community involvement to add local value beyond the jobs we will be creating.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Charlotte County and Virginia’s Growth Alliance to help secure the project for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $100,000 grant from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist Charlotte County with the project. The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $375,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project. The company may be eligible to receive benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Through its Virginia Jobs Investment Program, the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will provide funding and services to support the company’s training activities.

"The Corsi Group's reputation precedes itself, and Charlotte County and its Industrial Development Authority are extremely appreciative of their decision to locate the company's third U.S. manufacturing facility to our County,” said Dr. Nancy Carwile, Chairman, Charlotte County Board of Supervisors. "We are excited and pleased with the faith they have shown in Charlotte County's workforce and the employment opportunities that Corsi will provide for our citizens. We look forward to working with the company."

"The Virginia Tobacco Commission is extremely proud to welcome the Corsi Group to Charlotte County, and we look forward to the many benefits that Corsi will provide the citizens through good jobs and their community involvement,” said Gary D. Walker, Commissioner, the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. “This announcement could not come at a better time for our people and the future of our county."

Charlotte County is one of nine jurisdictions that make-up Virginia’s Growth Alliance, a regional economic development agency.
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Governor McAuliffe Announces New Tourism Development Financing Project in Newport News

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~Proposed City Center at Oyster Point Entertainment District to create 525 new jobs, projected tax benefit of more than $2 million~

NEWPORT NEWS -- Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the certification of City Center at Oyster Point Entertainment District Tourism Project, a project funded by the Commonwealth’s Tourism Development Financing Program (TDFP). The program provides gap financing for larger-scale tourism development projects and is done in partnership with developers, localities, financial institutions, the Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Virginia Resources Authority. This is the second project approved under the Commonwealth’s TDFP.

The four-component project reflects a total capital investment of more than $26 million dollars and a projected tax benefit of more than $2 million in its first full year of operation. Two of the components are already open for business. Once all four components are open, the project is estimated to create 525 new jobs.

The new businesses developed include:

   Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill: 17,000 square foot live-entertainment venue and restaurant (open now);
   Tucanos Brazilian Grill: 8,000 square foot Brazilian churrasco restaurant (open now);
   Paragon Theater: 12-screen, all-digital, “affordable luxury” movie theater, which will also include two restaurants -Neo Kitchen & Bar, and My Pi Custom Pizza & Tap House (open May 2014);
   Travinia Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar: 7,000 square foot contemporary American-Italian restaurant (open July 2014).

The Virginia Tourism Development Financing Program works by allowing approved tourism projects to temporarily retain a portion of state and local tax revenue generated from the project, combined with a matching contribution from the developer to provide gap financing for up to 20% of the project's total cost.

“The multi-billion dollar tourism industry in Virginia is an imperative component of a robust and diversified economy, and provides thousands of valuable, important jobs across the state,” said Governor McAuliffe. “The Tourism Development Financing Program helps increase tourism and new business in Virginia. The project announced today in Newport News will allow for more visitation in the city, and will bring greater economic growth and opportunity to the region.”

“Virginia’s travel and tourism industry is an instant revenue generator,” said Maurice Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade. “In 2012, visitors in Virginia spent $21.2 billion, supporting 210,000 jobs and contributing nearly $1.4 billion in state and local taxes. Governor McAuliffe and I will work hard to  maximize the impact of tourism in Virginia and support the development of new tourism product, which is so critical to our economy.

“The City Center at Oyster Point Entertainment District will not only provide important economic development in the city of Newport News, it will also contribute to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Today, Governor McAuliffe and I congratulate the city of Newport News on such an exciting new project that will bring good, quality jobs to the region.”

“We are delighted that the City Center at Oyster Point Entertainment District project has been certified under the Commonwealth Tourism Development Financing Program,” said Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price, DDS. “This vibrant location, a proven success story with its office, residential and hospitality aspects, will be enhanced by the new restaurant and entertainment options.  Tourism is an important part of our local, regional and state economy.  The Entertainment District project will increase the number of visitors who come to our city, and will provide new and exciting options for our citizens and businesses.   Always a leader in innovation and creation, Newport News continues to be a place where great things are happening.”
For more information on the Tourism Development Financing program, please click here.
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Governor McAuliffe & Board of Education Announce 2014 Virginia Index of Performance Awards

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Awards Recognize High-Achieving Schools & Divisions


Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Board of Education announced today that 212 schools and four school divisions earned 2014 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board.

“I am pleased to congratulate Virginia’s teachers, principals, superintendents and other educators whose commitment to innovation and excellence have made the Commonwealth’s schools leaders among our economic competitors,” McAuliffe said. “The educators and support staff in these award-winning schools — and in all of our public schools — have dedicated their careers to building brighter futures for our young people and providing pathways for success in a 21st Century economy. I look forward to visiting as many of these schools as possible and celebrating their accomplishments.”   

The schools and school divisions earning 2014 VIP awards — which are based on student achievement and other performance indicators during 2012-2013 — include:
·        Five schools that earned the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence;
·        One school division and 71 schools that earned the Board of Education Excellence Award; and
·        Three school divisions and 136 schools that earned the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award.


2014 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence
Five schools — Carson Middle, Longfellow Middle and Rocky Run Middle in Fairfax County; Short Pump Middle in Henrico County; and Kemps Landing Magnet in Virginia Beach — earned the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence, the highest VIP award.  Kemps Landing Magnet has won the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence every year since the VIP program began in 2008. This year’s award was Rocky Run Middle’s fifth consecutive Governor’s Award.

“Schools and divisions that earn the Governor’s Award for Education Excellence promote the well-being — as well as the academic achievement — of every student,” Secretary of Education Anne Holton said.

To earn the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence, schools and school divisions must meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks and achieve all applicable excellence goals for elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra I by the eighth grade, enrollment in college-level courses, high school graduation, attainment of advanced diplomas, increased attainment of career and industry certifications, and, if applicable, participation in the Virginia Preschool Initiative. Schools and school divisions earn bonus points for other performance measures, including the Governor’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard.

2014 Board of Education Excellence Awards
Falls Church Public Schools and 71 schools earned the Board of Education Excellence Award, the second-tier honor in the VIP program. These schools also met all state and federal accountability benchmarks and made significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the board.

“Virginia’s accountability system includes recognitions for academic excellence and progress,” Board of Education President Chris Braunlich said. “The achievement of the educators and students in these award-winning schools is especially noteworthy given the increased rigor of the commonwealth’s academic standards and assessments.”

The schools receiving Board of Education Excellence Awards are as follows:
·        Albemarle County — Virginia L. Murray Elementary
·        Arlington County — Arlington Science Focus School, Arlington Traditional, Ashlawn Elementary, Jamestown Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Nottingham Elementary, Taylor Elementary, Tuckahoe Elementary and Williamsburg Middle
·        Chesapeake — Grassfield High
·        Chesterfield County — Bettie Weaver Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Midlothian Middle, Robious Elementary, W.W. Gordon Elementary and Winterpock Elementary
·        Fairfax County — Archer Elementary, Canterbury Woods Elementary, Chesterbrook Elementary, Churchill Road Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary, Cooper Middle, Floris Elementary, Frost Middle, Greenbriar West Elementary, Haycock Elementary, Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, Keene Mill Elementary, Kilmer Middle, Langley High, Madison High, Oak Hill Elementary, Oakton Elementary, Sangster Elementary, Spring Hill Elementary, Thomas Jefferson High, Thoreau Middle and Wolftrap Elementary
·        Falls Church — George Mason High, Mount Daniel School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary
·        Hampton — Armstrong Elementary
·        Henrico County — Glen Allen Elementary, Holman Middle, Mills E. Godwin High, Nuckols Farm Elementary, Pocahontas Middle, Rivers Edge Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary, Short Pump Elementary, Tuckahoe Elementary and Twin Hickory Elementary
·        Loudoun County — Emerick Elementary and Round Hill Elementary
·        Montgomery County — Gilbert Linkous Elementary, Harding Avenue Elementary and Kipps Elementary
·        Prince William County — Cedar Point Elementary, J.W. Alvey Elementary, Mary G. Porter Traditional, T. Clay Wood Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary
·        Roanoke — Crystal Spring Elementary
·        Roanoke County — Cave Spring High and Hidden Valley Middle
·        Stafford County — Garrisonville Elementary
·        Virginia Beach — John B. Dey Elementary, North Landing Elementary and Old Donation Center
·        West Point — West Point High

2014 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award was earned by three divisions — Poquoson, Lexington and West Point — and 136 schools that met all state and federal benchmarks and made progress toward the goals of the governor and the board.

The schools receiving Distinguished Achievement awards are as follows:
·        Albemarle County — Joseph T. Henley Middle, Meriwether Lewis Elementary and Mortimer Y. Sutherland Middle
·        Arlington County — Long Branch Elementary, Swanson Middle and Yorktown High
·        Augusta County — Riverheads High
·        Botetourt County — Breckinridge Elementary
·        Charlottesville — Burnley-Moran Elementary, Greenbrier Elementary and Venable Elementary
·        Chesapeake City — Butts Road Intermediate, Butts Road Primary, Great Bridge Intermediate Great Bridge Middle, Great Bridge Primary and Southeastern Elementary,
·        Chesterfield County — Cosby High, Enon Elementary, Grange Hall Elementary, Midlothian High and Woolridge Elementary
·        Danville — Galileo Magnet High
·        Fairfax County — Fairfax Villa Elementary, Flint Hill Elementary, Forestville Elementary, Franklin Middle, Great Falls Elementary, Hunt Valley Elementary, Irving Middle, Kent Gardens Elementary, Lake Braddock Secondary, Mantua Elementary, McLean High, Mosby Woods Elementary, Oakton High, Poplar Tree Elementary, Robinson Secondary, Sherman Elementary, South County High, Springfield Estates Elementary, Stratford Landing Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Wakefield Forest Elementary, West Springfield Elementary, West Springfield High, Westbriar Elementary, White Oaks Elementary, Willow Springs Elementary and Woodson High
·        Fauquier County — C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
·        Gloucester County— Bethel Elementary
·        Goochland County — Randolph Elementary
·        Hanover County — Chickahominy Middle, Cool Spring Elementary, Kersey Creek Elementary, Pearson's Corner Elementary, Pole Green Elementary, South Anna Elementary and Washington-Henry Elementary
·        Henrico County — Colonial Trail Elementary, Echo Lake Elementary, Gayton Elementary, Glen Allen High, Pemberton Elementary, Springfield Park Elementary and Three Chopt Elementary
·        Henry County — Rich Acres Elementary
·        Lexington — Lylburn Downing Middle
·        Loudoun County — Ashburn Elementary, Belmont Ridge Middle, Belmont Station Elementary, Blue Ridge Middle, Briar Woods High, Eagle Ridge Middle, Farmwell Station Middle, J. Michael Lunsford Middle, Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary, Legacy Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Little River Elementary, Loudoun Valley High, Lowes Island Elementary, Lucketts Elementary, Newton-Lee Elementary, Pinebrook Elementary, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary, Sanders Corner Elementary and Stone Hill Middle
·        Newport News — Deer Park Elementary
·        Norfolk — Larchmont Elementary
·        Pittsylvania County — Tunstall High
·        Poquoson — Poquoson High
·        Prince George County — L.L. Beazley Elementary
·        Prince William County — A. Henderson Elementary, Bristow Run Elementary, Buckland Mills Elementary, Gainesville Middle, Louise A. Benton Middle, Mountain View Elementary, Old Bridge Elementary, Pennington School, Piney Branch Elementary and Victory Elementary
·        Richmond — Richmond Community High
·        Roanoke County — Cave Spring Elementary, Cave Spring Middle, Clearbrook Elementary, Fort Lewis Elementary, Glenvar Middle, Hidden Valley High, Oak Grove Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary
·        Rockingham County — East Rockingham High and Peak View Elementary
·        Salem — South Salem Elementary
·        Scott County — Yuma Elementary
·        Stafford County — Colonial Forge High and Rodney E. Thompson Middle
·        Virginia Beach — Great Neck Middle, Hermitage Elementary, Kingston Elementary, New Castle Elementary, Princess Anne Elementary, Red Mill Elementary, Thoroughgood Elementary and Trantwood Elementary
·        Washington County — High Point Elementary
·        Williamsburg-James City County — Lois Hornsby Middle, Matoaka Elementary and Matthew Whaley Elementary
·        Wise County — Eastside High 
·        York County — Coventry Elementary, Mount Vernon Elementary and Tabb Middle

“I congratulate the superintendents, principals, teachers and other educators in all of the divisions and schools that earned VIP awards this year,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Patricia I. Wright, who proposed the awards program in 2007 as a means of rewarding high-achieving schools and divisions. “These educators — and thousands of others in schools across this commonwealth — dedicate every day to challenging students and helping them to achieve their goals.”

More information about the VIP incentive program for schools and school divisions is available on the VDOE website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/statistics_reports/va_index_performance_awards/index.shtml
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