Independent Office Hours: WJCC School Contract

Independent Office Hours: School Contract Discussion – October 30, 2025

Founder and editor George Arbogust leads an in-depth conversation about the newly signed Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) school contract. He reviews the key provisions of the 10-year agreement, including changes to funding formulas, spending commitments, and the balance of decision-making between the two localities and the school board.

Arbogust also raises questions about transparency, public involvement, and the long-term implications of the contract—suggesting it could pave the way for a gradual separation of the joint school system. The discussion wraps with an open invitation for viewers to share their perspectives and a preview of next week’s topic: the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it supports local accountability.

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