Newport News Public Schools public meetings in 2022

REGULAR SESSION - 6:45 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and a resolution to fill a vacancy. Action items approved include the FY23 legislative program, new course proposals for FY23-24, calendar revisions for FY22-23, and revised policies on student schedules and media center materials. The board also received reports on monthly school updates and human resources benefits policies.

• Approved resolution authorizing city attorney to petition circuit court for writ of election to fill Board vacancy
• Approved Proposed FY23 Legislative Program (5 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved New Course Proposal FY23-24
• Approved FY22-23 Calendar Revisions
• Revised policies on student schedules, media center materials, homework, class rankings, and more

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This special meeting of the Newport News School Board is primarily a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for the positions of Supervisor of Budget and Instructional Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts. The board will later reconvene in open session to certify the closed session and then adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for Supervisor of Budget
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Instructional Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts
• Certification of closed session in open meeting
• Adjournment

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to receive an assessment update presentation. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

• Assessment update presentation (information/discussion)

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

The Newport News School Board holds a work session to discuss unitary status, including an attached report on crosstown busing as of November 2022. No votes are scheduled; the session is informational.

• Discussion of unitary status with attached report on crosstown busing (as of November 2022)

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to convene a closed session under Virginia FOIA to discuss prospective candidates for the positions of Elementary Principal, Supervisor of Health & PE, and Supervisor of Special Education. After the closed session, the board will vote to certify that the closed meeting was conducted in accordance with Virginia law. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for Elementary Principal, Supervisor of Health & PE, and Supervisor of Special Education
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (7-0)
• Certification vote on closed session carried 6-0 (one member absent)

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved the amended FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report. The board also discussed new and revised policies, received a student discipline update, and reviewed the proposed FY23 legislative program. A closed meeting was held for personnel matters.

• Approval of amended FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (motion carried 6-0)
• Approval of consent agenda including financial reports (October 2022) and personnel report
• Discussion of new/revised policies: electronic board participation, salary deductions, instruction materials with sexually explicit content, and student attendance
• Student discipline update presented as a report
• Proposed FY23 Legislative Program discussed

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting consisting only of a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for six administrative positions, followed by a certification vote and adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for Assistant Principal
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Supervisor of Special Education PK-12
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Supervisor of Special Education-Student Supports, Eligibility & Regulations
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Chief Financial Officer
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Supervisor of Special Education

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to discuss revised attendance policy procedures. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion of proposed changes to the student attendance policy.

• Revised attendance policy procedures presented for discussion

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

Newport News School Board will vote on the proposed Capital Improvement Program budget for FY2024-FY2028 and on revisions to policies covering student evaluation, technology use, dual enrollment, and multiculturalism. The board will also receive information on new and revised policies including electronic participation at meetings and medication recommendation by school employees. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial reports, personnel report, school construction grant program, and a budget transfer.

• Proposed CIP Budget FY2024-FY2028 (action item)
• New/Revised Policies: IKA (Evaluation of Student Learning), IJNDA (NNPS Internet Sites), IJND (Technology Acceptable Use Policy), IHCDA (Dual Enrollment), IFC (Multiculturalism)
• New policy JLCI - Recommendation of Medication by School Employees
• Consent agenda includes Financial Reports for September 2022 and Personnel Report
• School Construction Grant Program and Budget Transfer on consent agenda

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Newport News School Board will participate in a Board Governance Training session with the Virginia School Board Association. The meeting is procedural and does not include any decisions or public hearings.

• Board Governance Training with Virginia School Board Association

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan Budget for fiscal years 2024-2028 and an update to the Facilities Master Plan. The item is listed for information and discussion only, with a presentation attached. No voting actions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan Budget for FY24-28 and Facilities Master Plan update (presentation attached)

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This special meeting is primarily for a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for several administrative positions, including Principal, Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and Director of Procurement. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will later vote to certify it, with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Motion for closed session to discuss candidates for Principal, Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and Director of Procurement
• Unanimous vote (6-0) to enter closed session
• Certification of closed session to follow in open session
• No public hearings or financial items on the agenda

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider approving a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer. The board will vote on 14 revised policies covering organization of instruction, curriculum, family life education, English as a Second Language, and other instructional resources. They will also receive updates on revised attendance procedures, assessment calendar, monthly school update, membership report, and construction projects.

• Revised policies on Family Life Education (IHAMB), Curriculum (IG), and English as a Second Language (IHBEA)
• Revised attendance procedure update (item 5.02)
• Construction report on building and renovation projects (item 5.05)
• Financial reports for June and August 2022 (item 3.04)
• Oath of office for student representative Raquel Manadero (item 1.04)

SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 p.m.

This special meeting of the Newport News School Board consists entirely of a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for several administrative positions, followed by a vote to certify the closed session as legally compliant. No public business was conducted or voted on outside of these procedural items.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for Principal, Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, Director of School Leadership, and Director of Special Education
• Motion to convene closed session carried unanimously by six board members
• Certification vote that closed session complied with Virginia FOIA law

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider action items including approval of the 2022-2023 Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and the Master Facilities Plan, which outlines long-term facility needs. A consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, financial reports, personnel report, an easement for Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VDOE signature authorizations, and an eighth lease amendment for Point Option/Virtual Learning Academy adding 8,350 sqft and extending the lease three years. Public comments are accepted via mail or email.

• Approve the Master Facilities Plan developed with community input and Cooperative Strategies
• Approve the 2022-2023 Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (motion carried, 6-0)
• Eighth Lease Amendment: adds 8,350 sqft for Point Option/Virtual Learning Academy, extends lease 3 years (total 10 years)
• Financial Reports for July 2022 (revenue and expense) from NNPS Operating Budget
• Personnel Report (8,864 KB) and approval of previous meeting minutes

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT - 2:30 p.m.

The Newport News Public Schools Board held a retreat on August 16, 2022. Board Chair Lisa Surles‑Law and Superintendent George Parker gave opening remarks. The board reviewed a school safety presentation, an accreditation update, a division planning survey, and curriculum audit findings. No formal decisions were noted; the items were presented for information and discussion.

• School Safety presentation by Mr. Rashard Wright, Chief of Staff
• School Accreditation Update discussion presented by Dr. Crystal Haskins
• School Division Planning Survey information presented by Dr. George Parker and Dr. Crystal Haskins
• Curriculum Audit Findings and Action Plan presented by Dr. Tina Manglicmot
• Opening remarks by Board Chair Lisa Surles‑Law and Superintendent George Parker

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9:00 A.M.

The Newport News School Board holds its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman for the upcoming school year and approve several procedural appointments. The consent agenda includes setting tuition rates for out-of-division and non-Virginia resident students, authorizing impact aid applications, and appointing clerks and agents. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman for 2022-2023 school year
• Out-of-division student tuition set at $5,966 (9% increase from $5,461)
• Non-Virginia resident student tuition set at $11,235
• Approval of reimbursement resolution for VPSA funding for technology equipment
• Authorization to file federal Impact Aid applications under Public Law 103-382

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

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss cooperative strategies. The meeting includes an information and discussion item regarding a final report.

• Cooperative Strategies discussion

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board held a regular session, approving consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfers. The board also voted unanimously to approve Title I, II, III, and IV Part A federal funding applications totaling $13,703,143.00 for the 2022-2023 school year. Information was presented on new and revised policies related to instruction, curriculum, and student learning.

• Approved $13,703,143.00 in federal funding applications (Title I, II, III, IV Part A) for 2022-2023
• Consent agenda included approval of minutes from May 17, 2022 meetings, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer
• Presented 29 new or revised policies on topics including family life education, English as a second language, dual enrollment, homework, and technology use

SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 p.m.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss candidates for principal and assistant principal positions, followed by a certification vote and adjournment. No public business or decisions were made in open session beyond the routine motions.

• Closed session authorized under Virginia code for personnel discussions
• Superintendent's evaluation to be conducted in closed session
• Consideration of prospective candidates for Principal and Assistant Principal positions
• Unanimous vote (7-0) to enter closed session and later certify it

SPECIAL MEETING - 4:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting to convene a closed session to discuss the superintendent's recommendation to dismiss a teacher and to consider prospective candidates for employment or promotion. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later returned to open session to certify the closed session as compliant with Virginia law, then adjourned.

• Motion to convene closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711.A(1) to discuss teacher dismissal and candidate review (motion carried 5-0)
• Certification vote that closed session complied with Virginia FOIA (motion carried 7-0)
• Board members voting: Brown, Hunter, Best, Surles-Law, Aman for closed session; Eley and Harris joined for certification

SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is meeting in special session to go into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding potential litigation. After the closed session, the board will vote to certify it, then adjourn. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Motion to go into closed session for legal advice on potential litigation
• Certification vote on the closed session upon return to open session

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer. The board also received information reports on a proposed K-5 English textbook adoption, 2022-23 federal funding applications (Title I, II, III, IV, Part D), a monthly school update on learning resources, and an attendance report.

• K-5 English Textbook Adoption presentation
• 2022-23 Federal Funding Adoption for Title I, II, III, IV, and Part D
• Monthly School Update on learning resources, services, and supports
• Attendance Report
• Consent agenda approval: minutes, financial reports, personnel report, budget transfer

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

The School Board will hold a work session with a single information item: an assessment update presenting 2021-2022 Q3 benchmark data. No votes or decisions are scheduled, and the remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Discussion of 2021-2022 Q3 benchmark data (file attached: 5,783 KB presentation)

CANCELED - NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

This meeting of the Newport News School Board was canceled. The board had been scheduled to participate in a virtual Board Governance Training with the Virginia School Board Association at the Virginia Living Museum.

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss personnel appointments and promotions for the Director of Equity, Assessment, and Strategic Operations position. The board then voted to certify that the closed session complied with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, followed by adjournment. No other business was conducted.

• Closed session to discuss personnel for the Director of Equity, Assessment, and Strategic Operations position
• Board certified closed session as compliant with Virginia FOIA

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

The School Board will hear presentations and discuss the South Morrison reutilization plan, an update on summer school program, and progress on Warwick High School Health Sciences Academy classrooms. No votes are scheduled; this is a work session for information and discussion.

• Summer School Update with presentation
• South Morrison Planning reutilization plan (20,027 KB presentation)
• Update on Warwick HS Health Sciences Academy Classrooms

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board will vote to approve a consent agenda that bundles several actions. Items include minutes from recent meetings, March 2022 financial and child‑nutrition reports, a personnel report, the revised 2021‑2022 school calendar, and a budget transfer. The motion was made by Lisa Surles‑Law, seconded by Marvin Harris, and carried.

• Approve minutes from Joint Meeting with City Council (Mar 1 2022)
• Approve March 2022 financial reports (revenue, expense, child nutrition)
• Approve personnel report
• Adopt revised 2021‑2022 school calendar
• Approve budget transfer

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of Cooperative Strategies under Reports/Information. The session opens with procedural items and adjourns afterward.

• Discussion of Cooperative Strategies (information and discussion item)

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

This is a regular meeting of the Newport News School Board. The main action is approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports, personnel report, budget transfer, 2021 VSBA Business Honor Roll, appointment of an agent, VDOE authorization of signature, and an easement request for Dominion Electric at Menchville High School. The board will also recognize VHSL state champion teams from Menchville and Heritage High Schools. Public comments can be submitted by mail or online.

• Approval of consent agenda including minutes of February 15 work session, regular session, and special meeting
• Financial reports for February 2022: revenue, expense, and child nutrition reports
• Personnel report and budget transfer (no dollar amounts specified)
• Easement request for Dominion Electric at Menchville High School
• Recognitions: VHSL Group 5 Girls Basketball State Champions (Menchville HS) and Group 4 Girls Indoor Track State Champions (Heritage HS)

PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. The public may also submit written comments via an online form by 6 p.m. on the day of the hearing. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed FY23 Operating Budget (Superintendent's Budget Presentation attached, 13,041 KB)

SPECIAL MEETING & WORK SESSION - 6:30 P.M. PROPOSED 22-23 OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION

This special meeting is a work session focused on the proposed FY23 operating budget. The superintendent will recommend approval at the March 22 school board meeting, and a public hearing is set for March 15. No votes are expected tonight.

• Presentation of the proposed FY23 Operating Budget by the superintendent and acting CFO
• Superintendent's recommendation for approval scheduled for March 22, 2022
• Public hearing on the budget set for March 15, 2022

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

This is a joint meeting between the Newport News City Council and School Board to discuss the FY23 operating budget and city redistricting. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of Newport News FY23 Operating Budget
• Discussion of City Redistricting
• Joint meeting of City Council and School Board

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to go into a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss personnel appointments and promotions for four positions: Chief of Operations, Supervisor of Library Media Services, ESL Instructional Supervisor, and Supervisor of Technology Support Services. The board will then return to open session to certify the closed session and adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss personnel appointments for Chief of Operations, Supervisor of Library Media Services, ESL Instructional Supervisor, and Supervisor of Technology Support Services
• Certification of closed session following the closed discussion
• Meeting to adjourn after certification

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2022-23 operating budget. Presentations on the health plan administration and a budget update are attached to the agenda item. This is a discussion and information item only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of FY 2022-23 Operating Budget with attached budget update presentation
• Presentation on NNPS Health Plan Administration

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will vote on the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar (pre-Labor Day start) and a memorandum of understanding with the city for SECRA. The board will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, revised board norms, and a budget transfer. Reports on school updates, human resources, attendance, membership, and construction are scheduled. A closed meeting for personnel matters is planned.

• Vote on 2022-2023 proposed school calendar (pre-Labor Day start)
• Vote on Huntington MOU between city and NNPS for SECRA
• Consent agenda: January minutes, financial reports, personnel report, revised board norms, budget transfer
• Reports: monthly school update, HR annual update, attendance, membership, construction
• Closed meeting for personnel matters under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT - 9:00 a.m.

The Newport News School Board is holding a retreat to discuss the FY 22-23 operating budget and receive information on CARES Act funding. The agenda also includes training from the Virginia School Board Association on board norms, protocols, and code of conduct, as well as a presentation on board meetings and procedures by legal staff.

• FY 22-23 Operating Budget Discussion
• CARES Act Funding presentation with attached file (8,081 KB)
• VSBA Training on School Board Norms, Protocols & Code of Conduct
• Board Meetings & Procedures presented by Deputy City Attorney and Legal Services Director

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

The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY22-23 operating budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only. Visitors are required to wear face coverings and follow social distancing guidelines.

• Discussion of FY22-23 operating budget for Newport News Public Schools

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News Public Schools Board met for a regular session on Jan 18, 2022. It approved the consent agenda items, which included the Dec 14, 2021 meeting minutes, December 2021 financial and revenue reports, a personnel report, and a budget transfer. The board also received informational updates such as a monthly school update, a WHRO annual impact presentation, the draft 2022‑23 school calendar, attendance and membership reports, and a construction progress report. The meeting ended with procedural comments, member remarks, and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Approval of consent agenda items: minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer
• Monthly School Update presentation
• WHRO annual impact statement presentation
• Review of draft 2022‑23 school calendar
• Construction report on ongoing school projects