DANVILLE, Va. – Danville’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stanley Jones, has requested help from the Virginia Department of Education. The department has been asked to conduct an academic review of the local school division.

According to a news release from the superintendent’s office, the action is a result of the 2018-2019 SOL results and in anticipation of the state accreditation ratings, with will be released to the public next week.

In a letter to Dr. James Lane, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jones said “it is my goal and responsibility to ensure that we are taking advantage of every opportunity to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.”

The letter goes on to ask for an academic review of the Danville school division to gain “a deeper objective analysis of our strengths and opportunities of growth.”

Jones’ letter says the division hopes to gain access to “additional focused and customized support.”

The request will be considered at the Virginia State Board of Education meeting on Thursday.