Newport News Public Schools public meetings in 2020

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Newport News School Board with a single substantive action: convening a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the superintendent's contract. The board will also vote to certify that the closed session complied with legal requirements.

• Motion to convene a closed session for superintendent's contract (Section 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Certification of closed session compliance per Virginia Code 2.2-3712(D)

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider approving its FY21 Legislative Program, outlining positions on K-12 education issues for the 2021 Virginia General Assembly. The consent agenda includes approval of November financial reports, personnel actions, appointment of Ray Reyes as deputy clerk, revised School Board calendar, and a budget transfer. Public comments were accepted electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Vote on proposed FY21 Legislative Program for 2021 General Assembly
• Appointment of Ray Reyes as Deputy Clerk of the School Board
• Revised 20-21 School Board Calendar
• Budget transfer (amount not specified)
• Financial reports for November 2020: Revenue, Expense, Child Nutrition Services

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will hear a presentation on the Eureka Math curriculum, designed for rigorous math learning for all students. The session covers implementation in NNPS elementary schools (K-5). This is an information-only item; no recommendation or action is proposed.

• Presentation on Eureka Math curriculum for elementary grades (K-5) implementation

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

This meeting is a procedural notice of assembly for an electronic legislative roundtable. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The meeting is held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Board will vote on a slate of new and revised policies covering electronic participation, school safety drills, parental notification, student promotion and retention, compulsory attendance, and more. They will also receive an update on the district's Return to Learn plan for learning resources and supports. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and a budget transfer.

• Vote on new/revised policies: BEE (electronic participation), EBCB (school safety drills), IAB (parental notification), IGA (new program proposal), IKE (promotion/retention), IL (program evaluation), JEA (compulsory attendance), JLCH (sudden cardiac arrest), GCIA (mental health training), JFAA (foster care admission)
• Return to Learn update on learning resources and supports for students and families
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from four prior meetings
• Approval of financial reports for October 2020 (revenue, expense, child nutrition)
• Approval of personnel report and budget transfer

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board held a work session to receive a report on the 2020‑2025 Technology Plan and a report on new course proposals for the 2021‑2022 school year. No recommendations or decisions were made; the superintendent will address the course proposals at the December meeting. The session concluded with adjournment.

• Report on the 2020‑2025 NNPS Technology Plan (Tech Plan.pdf, 219 KB)
• Report on new course proposals for FY21‑22 (New Course Proposals 21‑20 Final F1.pptm, 6,796 KB)
• Adjournment of the work session

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:30 P.M.

The School Board will receive two informational reports: enrollment projections and a capacity/utilization study from a contracted firm, and a feasibility study on whether to renovate or replace Warwick High School. No votes or decisions are scheduled; both items are for discussion only.

• Presentation of enrollment projections and capacity & utilization study by Cooperative Strategies
• Discussion of Warwick High School feasibility study comparing renovation versus replacement
• No superintendent recommendation or action items on either agenda item

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board approved a consent agenda that included September 2020 minutes, financial reports, a personnel report, and a budget transfer. The Board appointed Purchasing Agent Glenn Schofield as the school board's agent. Members adopted revised Rules of Order and approved the FY22‑FY26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget presented by the superintendent. A report on Return to Learn updates was also provided.

• Approval of consent agenda items: September 2020 minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer
• Appointment of Purchasing Agent Glenn Schofield as agent of the school board
• Adoption of revised Rules of Order
• Approval of FY22‑FY26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget
• Report on Return to Learn learning resources and supports

SPECIAL CALL MEETING - 6:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a special call meeting to discuss and decide on a Gradual Return to In-Person Instruction plan. Public comments on the topic are accepted before the meeting.

• Action item: Gradual Return to In-Person Instruction with attached presentation (6,812 KB)
• Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

SCHOOL BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.

This is a joint meeting of the Newport News City Council and School Board, called by the City Manager and Superintendent. The agenda contains only procedural notice and location; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The school board is holding a work session to discuss revisions to the policy on promotion, retention, and acceleration of students. The current policy is outdated and not aligned with best practices or the division's strategic plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an information and discussion item.

• Discussion of recommendations from a committee to revise the Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students policy

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board voted to rename four schools in Tier I (Epes, Dozier, Nelson, and Lee Hall) and approved the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. The board also approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer, and received an update on the Return to Learn plan.

• Vote to rename Epes, Dozier, Nelson, and Lee Hall schools (motion carried 5-1-1)
• Approval of the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
• Consent agenda approval including June and August 2020 financial reports and budget transfer
• Update on the Return to Learn plan for students during COVID-19
• Public comment period on school rename issues

PUBLIC HEARING - SCHOOL RENAME CONSIDERATIONS- 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on renaming schools. Public speakers are limited to three minutes, and written comments are accepted until 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2020. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is solely for gathering community input.

• Public hearing on school rename considerations – 6:30 p.m.
• Three-minute comment limit per speaker; written comments also accepted
• Presentation file: NNPS School Renaming Process Public Hearing 9-8-20F.pptx (25,115 KB)

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved a consent agenda that included minutes, financial reports, a personnel report, and an Anti-Racism Resolution. The board also received informational reports on back-to-school preparations, student fees for 2020-21, revisions to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook, school renaming considerations, and a construction progress update.

• Approved Anti-Racism Resolution via consent agenda
• Approved July 2020 financial reports (revenue and expense)
• Approved August 2020 personnel report
• Heard presentation on school renaming process and considerations
• Received Back to School Ready Report on preparations for September opening

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Newport News School Board, primarily to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, or promotion. The board will then vote to certify that the closed session was conducted lawfully. The meeting is procedural and contains no public hearings or substantive public decisions.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, or promotion)

CANCELED - SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

This meeting was canceled; no business was conducted. The agenda included a planned discussion on the impact of the Governor's budget on Newport News Public Schools, but it did not occur.

• Meeting canceled
• Planned discussion on Governor's budget impact (canceled)

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Newport News School Board will meet electronically for a Board Governance Training with the Virginia School Board Association. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled; this is a procedural training session only.

• Electronic meeting due to COVID-19 emergency pursuant to City Council Ordinance 7613-20

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT (Tue) - 9:00 a.m.

This is a retreat meeting of the Newport News School Board, focusing on discussion rather than decisions. Items include reviewing board norms, the VSBA Board of Distinction checklist, committee assignments, setting top three priorities for the 2020-21 school year, the Journey 2025 Strategic Plan, a Student Discipline Task Force, and the Return to Learn Plan.

• Discussion of School Board Norms & Protocols
• VSBA Board of Distinction checklist review
• School Board Committee Assignments
• Top 3 priorities for 2020-21 and VSBA Master Board Training dates
• Return to Learn Plan presented by Superintendent

SPECIAL CALL MEETING - 3:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board voted 6-1 to approve a Return to Learn Plan requiring all students to receive 100% virtual learning from September 8 through November 2. The board also unanimously approved updated governance norms and protocols. The special call meeting was held electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Approved Return to Learn Plan: all students virtual for first nine weeks (Sept 8 – Nov 2)
• Motion carried 6-1; Rebecca Aman voted nay
• Unanimously approved Newport News City School Board Governance Norms & Protocols
• Meeting conducted electronically under City Ordinance 7613-20

POSTPONED - SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT (Tue) - 9:00 a.m.

This meeting has been postponed. The agenda originally included discussions on school board norms, VSBA Board of Distinction, committee assignments, top priorities for the 2020-21 school year, the Journey 2025 strategic plan, a student discipline task force, and the Return to Learn plan.

• Discussion of school board norms and protocols
• VSBA Board of Distinction checklist review
• School board committee assignments
• Top 3 priorities for 2020-21 and VSBA master board training dates
• Return to Learn plan presented by the superintendent

POSTPONED - SPECIAL CALL MEETING - 3:00 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools board postponed its scheduled special call meeting on August 4, 2020. No actions were taken. The agenda listed a review of the Return to Learn Plan, which outlines school operations, and a report on board governance norms and protocols.

• Return to Learn Plan review
• Board governance norms and protocols report
• Meeting postponed to an undetermined date

Superintendent's Return to Learn Plan Presentation to the City Council 4:00 p.m.

The Newport News Public Schools Superintendent will present his Return to Learn Plan to the City Council. School Board members have been invited to attend. This is a presentation and discussion; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Superintendent's Return to Learn Plan presentation to City Council

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will receive a presentation on the Return to Learn Re-Opening Plan, which includes options for families, stakeholder input, instructional plans, schedules, and safety guidelines. The item is for report only with no superintendent recommendation. The board may also convene a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for employment or performance of a specific public officer.

• 2.01 Return to Learn Re-Opening Plan presentation (information only)
• 4.01 Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters (prospective candidates, performance)

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9:00 A.M.

The Newport News School Board held an organizational meeting, electing a chair and vice-chair for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel reports, appointments of clerk and deputy clerks, agents, and a designee for superintendent absences, as well as a reimbursement resolution for $1,038 in VPSA funding and an impact aid authorization. The meeting was held electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Election of School Board Chair (motion carried 7-0) and Vice-Chair (carried 4-3)
• Appointment of Tiffany Moore-Buffaloe as Clerk and deputy clerks for 2020-21
• Appointment of Mary Lou Roaseau as agent and deputy agents for claims approval
• Reimbursement resolution for $1,038 under Virginia Public School Authority funding
• Authorization to file Impact Aid applications under Public Law 103-382

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board met electronically on June 16, 2020. They approved the Strategic Plan: Journey 2025, $13,577,342 in federal funding applications for 2020-2021, and new/revised policies. The consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer, was also approved.

• Approved Strategic Plan: Journey 2025
• Approved $13,577,342 in federal funding applications for 2020-2021
• Approved new/revised policies including service animals, administration goals, planning, and superintendent appointment
• Approved consent agenda with minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 emergency

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will hold an electronic work session due to the COVID-19 emergency. The only substantive item is an update on the district's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), presented by the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Support Services.

• CIP Budget presentation from Mary Lou Roaseau, Assistant Superintendent, Business & Support Services
• Meeting held electronically under City Ordinance 7613-20 due to COVID-19

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This special meeting is entirely procedural, consisting of a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for employment, followed by a vote to certify the closed session was lawful. No public business or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to consider personnel candidates
• Unanimous vote to convene closed session (7-0)
• Certification of closed session as compliant with FOIA, unanimously approved

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board held a special electronic meeting due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board voted unanimously to approve the superintendent's recommendations for administrative appointments and transfers for the 2020-2021 school year. Other agenda items were procedural or informational only.

• Approval of administrative appointments and transfers for the 2020-2021 school year (Consent Agenda item 2.01)
• Motion carried 6-0 by Board members Harris, Brown, Hunter, Best, Surles-Law, and Alger
• Meeting conducted electronically per City Council Ordinance 7613-20 due to COVID-19
• No action taken on Superintendent's or Board members' comments

SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 p.m.

The Newport News School Board held a special electronic meeting on June 2, 2020, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The only substantive action was a motion to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, or promotion. The board subsequently certified that the closed session complied with open-meeting requirements and adjourned.

• Motion to convene closed session for personnel (Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of Code of Virginia)
• Certification of closed session as compliant with Virginia FOIA
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 emergency (Ordinance 7613-20)
• Public access via NNPS-TV and streaming at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Newport News School Board is meeting electronically for a Board Governance Training session with the Virginia School Board Association, as authorized under the city's COVID-19 emergency ordinance. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Board Governance Training with Virginia School Board Association

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will hold a regular session electronically due to COVID-19. The main action item is adopting the FY2021 proposed operating budget of $324,728,848, a reduction of $5,443,078 from the previous budget due to state revenue cuts. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, authorization of signature in absence of superintendent, and amending the meeting calendar. A COVID-19 update will be presented as an information report.

• Adoption of FY2021 Operating Budget: $324,728,848 (reduction of $5,443,078)
• Consent agenda approval includes minutes from April 21, 2020
• Financial reports for April 2020 (Revenue, Expense, Child Nutrition)
• Authorization of Mary Lou Roaseau as signatory in absence of superintendent for 2020-2021
• COVID-19 update on learning resources and supports for students and families

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Newport News School Board, held electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board will convene a closed session to consider candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, or promotion, then vote to certify the session before adjourning. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, or promotion

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will hold a remote work session to discuss a proposed policy and guidelines for the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA). This is an information and discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting is conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Discussion of proposed PPEA policy and guidelines for soliciting or accepting public-private partnership proposals
• Presentation by Lisa Cummings, Director of Purchasing
• Meeting held electronically pursuant to City Council Ordinance 7613-20 due to COVID-19

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, budget transfer, and a lease of an airport hangar for the Aviation Academy. It also approved the Special Education Federal Plan for $6,479,995 and a resolution suspending school board policies to comply with temporary COVID-19 waivers. Informational reports were given on COVID-19 response, recruitment and retention, and the Aviation Academy relocation.

• Approval of $6,479,995 Special Education Federal Plan
• Approval of resolution suspending School Board policies due to COVID-19 waivers
• Lease of airport hangar for Aviation Academy program
• COVID-19 update on learning resources and supports
• Recruitment and retention update for 2020-2021 school year

Canceled - SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board special meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. is canceled. The agenda states the cancellation is due to the COVID-19 Emergency and cites Ordinance 7613-20. The original plan was to hold an electronic meeting that included a closed session to review prospective employment candidates.

• Meeting canceled due to the COVID-19 Emergency
• Original agenda listed an electronic meeting format
• Closed session to consider prospective employment candidates
• Standard certification and adjournment procedures listed

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board voted to adopt the FY2021 proposed operating budget of $330,171,926, along with separate funds for worker's compensation, textbooks, and child nutrition. The board also approved the 2020-2021 school calendar and a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, personnel changes, a budget transfer, and a VSBA resolution. The Special Education Annual Plan was presented as an information item.

• Adopted FY2021 Operating Budget: $330,171,926
• Approved 2020-2021 School Calendar
• Approved consent agenda including February financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer
• Received Special Education Annual Plan (information)
• Approved 2020 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll

PUBLIC HEARING - FY21 OPERATING BUDGET 6:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY21 Operating Budget. Residents may speak for up to three minutes after submitting a speaker request card.

• Public hearing on the FY21 Operating Budget
• Speaker request cards required for public comment
• Three-minute speaking limit for each commenter

CANCELLED - PUBLIC HEARING - FY21 OPERATING BUDGET 6:30 P.M.

This public hearing on the proposed FY21 Operating Budget for Newport News Public Schools was cancelled. No decisions were made or comments heard. The meeting was scheduled for March 17, 2020 but did not occur.

• Cancelled public hearing on FY21 Operating Budget

CANCELLED - SCHOOL BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.

This joint meeting of the Newport News City Council and School Board was cancelled. The agenda would have included discussion of the NNPS Strategic Plan and the FY21 Operating Budget.

• Meeting cancelled; originally scheduled for March 17, 2020
• NNPS Strategic Plan Activity (cancelled)
• FY21 Operating Budget discussion (cancelled)

SPECIAL MEETING & WORK SESSION - 6:30 P.M. OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION

This special meeting and work session is dedicated to a presentation of the proposed FY21 operating budget by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. No votes are scheduled; the Superintendent's recommendation for approval will occur at the March 24 meeting. A public hearing is set for March 17.

• Proposed FY21 Operating Budget presentation by Dr. George Parker, III and Mary Lou Roaseau
• Budget addresses strategic objectives of achievement, advancement, and youth development
• Public hearing scheduled for March 17, 2020
• Superintendent's recommendation for approval at March 24 School Board meeting

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board will hold a work session to review the strategic plan process. The meeting includes a call to order, a discussion of the strategic plan, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Strategic Plan Process (information and discussion)
• Call to Order, notation of absences, declaration of quorum
• Adjournment

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Huntington Middle School Rezoning Plan and consider a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and a budget transfer. Informational items include a WHRO presentation, the 2020-21 draft school calendar, a mid-year academic update, and information on the Public-Private Education and Infrastructure Act.

• Public hearing on Huntington Middle School Rezoning Plan at 7:00 P.M.
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, financial reports (Jan 2020), personnel report, and budget transfer from NNPS Operating Budget
• Presentation of 2020-21 draft school calendar (regional collaboration, recommendation at March 24 meeting)
• Mid-year academic update on local assessment data and student achievement growth
• Information on Public-Private Education and Infrastructure Act (PPEA)

SPECIAL MEETING - 4:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board convened a special meeting to hold a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the performance of a specific public officer. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later certified that the session complied with state open-meeting requirements. No other public business was conducted.

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss performance of specific public officer
• Unanimous vote to enter closed session (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Certification that closed session complied with Virginia Freedom of Information Act

SCHOOL BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.

The agenda for this joint meeting contains only the procedural notice of the meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The meeting is called by the City Manager and the School Superintendent.

• Agenda contains only meeting notice; no specific items listed.

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural special meeting. The board will vote to enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss personnel, and later return to open session to certify the closed meeting. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussion
• Certification of closed session compliance with Virginia FOIA after returning to open session
• Adjournment

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The school board approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel changes, and budget transfers. They also voted 4-3 to send rising 6th graders zoned for Huntington Middle School to Heritage High School until a new school is rebuilt. New or revised policies on school board member compensation, technology use, volunteers, graduation requirements, military dependents, concussion management, visitors, and charter schools were adopted. Reports were presented on mentoring programs, attendance, membership, and construction.

• Huntington Middle School academic plan approved 4-3: students attend Heritage High School until rebuilding
• New/revised policies adopted covering compensation, technology use, volunteers, graduation requirements, and more
• Consent agenda approved including December 2019 financial reports and child nutrition report
• Personnel report and budget transfer approved as part of consent agenda
• Bloom Middle School Girls' Empowerment and RISE Male Mentoring initiatives presented as information

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The School Board will hold a work session with a presentation on the FY 2020-2021 budget, including a summary of the impact of the Governor's budget on Newport News Public Schools. No votes are scheduled; this is an information and discussion item.

• FY 2020-2021 budget presentation by Assistant Superintendent Mary Lou Roaseau
• Discussion of Governor's budget impact on NNPS

PUBLIC HEARING ON HUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL - STUDENT ASSIGNMENT PROPOSALS - 6:00 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing on student assignment proposals for Huntington Middle School. Board members will consider three options for assigning rising sixth‑grade students beginning in the 2020‑2021 school year. The proposals include keeping the current assignment to Crittenden and Hines middle schools, moving students to Huntington Middle School at Heritage High School, or moving them to Huntington Middle School at Newsome Park Elementary School, which also shifts rising first‑grade students to Marshall Early Learning Center. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Proposal 1: Keep current plan assigning rising 6th‑grade students to Crittenden and Hines middle schools.
• Proposal 2: Reassign rising 6th‑grade students to Huntington Middle School at Heritage High School.
• Proposal 3: Reassign rising 6th‑grade students to Huntington Middle School at Newsome Park Elementary School and move rising 1st‑grade students from Newsome Park to Marshall Early Learning Center.
• Public hearing allows community comments of up to three minutes; speakers must complete a Speaker Request Card.

Special Meeting - 4:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting to interview and appoint a new member. After a closed meeting, the board voted to appoint Maritsa Alger to fill the unexpired term of Shelly Simonds.

• Closed meeting held to interview prospective School Board members (Section 2.2-3711(A) of Virginia code)
• Appointment of Maritsa Alger to the Newport News School Board for the unexpired term of Shelly Simonds

Closed Meeting (Review School Board Candidate Applications) - 6:00 P.M. (Canceled)

The Newport News Public Schools scheduled a closed meeting on Jan 8, 2020 to review school board candidate applications. The meeting was canceled, so no motions or certifications were acted upon. The agenda listed a motion for closed session, certification of the closed session, and an adjournment, all of which remained unexecuted.

• Motion for Closed Session
• Certification of Closed Session
• Adjournment