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Capital Conference

York County School Board members Mark Medford, Barbara Haywood and Cindy Kirschke, joined by Division Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams, attended the Virginia School Boards Association’s Capital Conference on January 27 and 28 in Richmond. The event brought together school board members, superintendents, state delegates and senators, Virginia Board of Education members, and others to consider the major educational issues facing the 2014 General Assembly.

Attendees heard from Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, and received information on a variety of topics, including the ever-changing political scene in Virginia, state budget issues, and legislation being considered that will have an impact on public education and school board operations. Participating school board members were encouraged to visit with their respective legislators and attend the General Assembly session on day two of the conference.