Virginia schools push for local tax option as aging buildings strain rural divisions

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 1,019

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Every time storms threaten the Tidewater region, Superintendent David Daniel worries the next round of severe weather could cripple Mathews County Public Schools’ aging environmental system, forcing classroom closures and creating safety risks for students.

In one case, the storm did just that. Moisture overwhelmed the elementary school’s heating, ventilation and cooling system, causing water to collect on the floors and forcing staff to close the school for three days because of safety concerns. Daniel …

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