Newport News Public Schools public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
The School Board will meet for Board Governance Training with the Virginia School Board Association. This is a training session and no official board business is listed for decision.
- Board Governance Training with Virginia School Board Association at 200 Hansen Rd #2, Charlottesville, VA
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
This special meeting consists primarily of a closed session under Virginia code to discuss candidates for principal and assistant principal positions. The board will then return to open session to certify the closed session and adjourn. No other business is scheduled.
- Motion to convene closed session to discuss prospective candidates for principal and assistant principal
- Certification of closed session upon return to open session
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will consider adopting its FY25 legislative program, which outlines state-level advocacy goals. The board will also vote on new and revised policies, including those on cell phone use, service animals, and safe schools. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial reports, a personnel report, an emergency student relocation MOU, a budget transfer, and a donation agreement.
- Proposed FY25 Legislative Program
- New and revised policies including Cell Phone Use (JICB) and Safe Schools (ADD)
- MOU for Emergency Student Relocation and Re-Unification
- Donation Agreement between US-A and NNPS
- WHRO presentation on annual impact
TAKE YOUR LEGISLATORS TO SCHOOL DAY
This is a special event, not a regular business meeting. The Newport News Public Schools system is hosting an event called Take Your Legislators to School Day on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Governor's Health Sciences Academy at Warwick High School. No decisions, votes, or procedural items are listed on the agenda.
- Event: Take Your Legislators to School Day at Governor's Health Sciences Academy at Warwick High School, 51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, December 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of financial reports, a personnel report, a temporary construction easement and right of way, a cell tower lease agreement, and appointment of a deputy clerk. Action items include adopting new and revised policies on topics such as nondiscrimination, electronic participation, employee social media use, instructional goals, drug/alcohol/tobacco education, admission of nonpublic students, compulsory attendance exemption, and internet privacy. The board will also consider the Local Plan for Gifted Education for 2025-2030 and receive a report on the proposed FY25 legislative program.
- Temporary Construction Easement and Right of Way with Dominion Energy
- Cell Tower Lease Agreement
- Appointment of Katie Summerford as Deputy Clerk
- New and revised policies: Internet Privacy (new), Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (revised to include fentanyl), Employee Social Media Use
- Local Plan for Gifted Education 2025-2030
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
The School Board is convening a special meeting to enter a closed session. The session is for consultation with legal counsel and staff regarding actual or probable litigation.
- Closed session regarding legal counsel and litigation (Virginia code Section 2.2-3711A)
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
This work session includes a single information/discussion item on the Virginia Department of Education's new accountability system. No votes or decisions are expected; it is a presentation and discussion.
- 2.01 VDOE New Accountability System — presentation and discussion only
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial reports, a personnel report, an easement with Dominion Energy, and a budget transfer. The board also approved the proposed FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Reports were presented on new and revised policies (including a literacy plan and fentanyl-related teaching), the local plan for gifted education, attendance, membership, and construction.
- Approval of FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan budget
- Consent agenda: minutes, financial reports, personnel report, easement with Dominion Energy, budget transfer
- New and revised policies: literacy plan, teaching about drugs/alcohol/tobacco (fentanyl), electronic participation, employee social media use, internet privacy
- Local Plan for Gifted Education presented
- Monthly reports on attendance, student membership, and construction projects
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Capital Improvement Plan budget for fiscal years 2026-2030. The board will also receive a technology update report. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational and discussion session.
- Proposed FY26-30 Capital Improvement Plan budget discussion
- Technology update report on back-to-school technology for SY 24-25
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
The Newport News Public Schools Board will convene a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for a program administrator position. The board will then return to open session to certify the closed session and adjourn. This agenda is limited to a closed personnel discussion and procedural items.
- Closed session to discuss candidates for a program administrator position
- Vote to certify the closed session
- Adjournment
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold a regular session with procedural opening items, public comment period, and consideration of a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer. Following informational reports on teaching and learning, 10-day student enrollment, and construction projects, the board will enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters.
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 (closed meeting, work session, regular meeting), financial reports for June and August 2024, Child Nutrition Report, Personnel Report, and Budget Transfer
- Teaching & Learning Update presentation on streamlining curriculum
- 10-day membership report forecasting official September 30 enrollment for 2024-2025
- Construction report on building and renovation projects across the division
- Closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
The board will hold a work session with one substantive item: an update on MESSA. No votes or decisions are scheduled. All other items are procedural.
- Update on MESSA program
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting primarily to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss candidates for principal and assistant principal positions. The board will then return to open session to vote to certify the closed session before adjourning. No other business is scheduled.
- Motion to convene closed session for discussion of principal and assistant principal candidates
- Certification of closed session after returning to open session
- Adjournment following certification
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The School Board will meet to approve several sets of meeting minutes and the July 2024 revenue and expense reports. The board is also considering a tower lease, a temporary construction easement, and personnel actions.
- July 2024 Revenue and Expense Report
- Tower Lease licensing agreement
- Temporary Construction Easement
- Personnel Report and Personnel Actions
- Back to School and Construction progress reports
SPECIAL MEETING - 8:30 A.M.
The School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The board will discuss candidates for employment, appointment, and salaries for principal, administrative assistant, and assistant principal positions.
- Closed session regarding principal, administrative assistant, and assistant principal personnel matters
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9:00 A.M.
The Newport News School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing a chairman and vice-chairman for the 2024-2025 school year and approving several appointments and authorizations. The board set tuition for out-of-division students at $6,390 (a 3.7% increase) and for non-Virginia residents at $13,771. A resolution authorizing VPSA funding reimbursement and the 2024-2025 meeting calendar were also approved.
- Election of board chairman and vice-chairman for 2024-2025
- Out-of-division tuition set at $6,390 (up from $6,165)
- Non-Virginia resident tuition set at $13,771
- Appointment of clerk and deputy clerks, agent and deputy agents
- Approval of 2024-2025 school board meeting calendar
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold a regular session with public comment, consent agenda approvals, and action items. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, financial reports for May 2024, a personnel report, a budget transfer, and authorization for VDOE signature in the superintendent's absence. Action items include personnel appointments for leadership coaches and a principal, and adoption of numerous new and revised policies covering student conduct, attendance, dress code, discipline, and more.
- Approval of minutes for May 21 work session, special meeting, and regular meeting
- Financial reports for May 2024 (revenue, expense, child nutrition)
- Personnel report and budget transfer
- Appointment of Kellie Mason as Secondary Leadership Administrator Coach, Terra Chalmers-Harris as Elementary Leadership Coach, and Tiffany Thompson as Principal of Warwick High School
- Approval of over 20 new/revised policies including student conduct, dress, attendance, discipline, child abuse reporting, and more
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss prospective candidates for employment as principal, elementary leadership administrator, and secondary leadership administrator. After the closed session, the board will return to open session to vote on certifying the closed meeting, then adjourn.
- Closed session to discuss candidates for principal, elementary leadership administrator, and secondary leadership administrator positions
- Vote to certify the closed session upon return to open session
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board is holding a work session to discuss a presentation from the NNEA. The meeting is primarily focused on board development.
- NNEA Presentation
SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
The School Board met to consider and approve personnel recommendations for various leadership roles. The meeting included a closed session to discuss candidates for employment and promotion.
- Appointment of Jason Hollar as Secondary Principal at Menchville High School
- Appointment of Christopher Colvin as Secondary Assistant Principal at Heritage High School
- Appointment of Anna Keafer as Secondary Assistant Principal at Gildersleeve Middle School
- Appointment of Laisha Ireland as Elementary Principal (location TBD)
- Appointments of Darell Pankratz as Executive Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning & K-12 Programs and Anthony Tyler as Director of Academic Enrichment & Intervention
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
The Newport News Public Schools board will convene a closed session to discuss employment, salary, or discipline matters for an assistant principal. The board will then return to open session to certify the closed session and adjourn. This agenda consists entirely of procedural steps and a closed personnel discussion, with no public hearings or budget votes.
- Closed session to discuss employment, salary, or discipline of an assistant principal
- Vote to certify the closed session upon returning to open session
- Adjournment of the special meeting
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
The School Board will hold a work session to receive information and discuss two items: a preview of summer school programming and a proposed division-wide literacy plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for board development and discussion.
- Summer school program preview for 2024
- Presentation and discussion of VDOE Division Literacy Plan
- Review of draft NNPS Division Literacy Plan
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The School Board is discussing new and revised policies covering student conduct, attendance, safety, and counseling. The body is also reviewing federal funding applications and monthly reports on construction, membership, and attendance.
- Review of revised policies on student dress, drug and alcohol possession, and student discipline
- Proposed deletion of policies JHBA, JHBA-P, and JHBB regarding attendance services and monitoring
- Discussion of federal funding applications
- Approval of April 2024 revenue, expense, and child nutrition reports
- Review of a new policy (BG) regarding the Adoption of Policy Manual
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 p.m.
The Newport News School Board will convene a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for employment, including assistant principals, before certifying the session and adjourning.
- Closed session for personnel discussions
- Certification of closed session
- Adjournment of the meeting
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold a work session with one substantive agenda item: a presentation and discussion of the Finish Strong Update. The meeting also includes procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Finish Strong Update – presentation and discussion (PowerPoint attached)
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold its regular session, considering a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions, followed by action items on the Special Education Annual Plan and a large set of revised student policies. The board will also receive reports on the Virginia Literacy Act, attendance, membership, and construction projects, and then enter a closed meeting for personnel matters.
- Action item: Special Education Annual Plan (2024-2025)
- Action item: 27 new and revised student policies (e.g., admissions, health services, fees)
- Consent agenda: Budget transfer and revenue/expense reports (March 2024)
- Consent agenda: Resolution to appoint hearing officers for teacher grievances
- Report: Virginia Literacy Act division literacy plan
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
The School Board will convene a special meeting including a closed session. The closed session covers personnel matters, legal consultation regarding litigation, and discussions regarding facility safety or plans.
- Closed session for prospective employee candidates
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation
- Discussion of governmental facility reports, plans, or safety
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The School Board will vote on the proposed FY25 operating budget of $420,715,566 and the 2024-2025 school calendar. They will also discuss the Special Education Annual Plan and revisions to numerous student-related policies. Several consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, and a budget transfer are slated for approval.
- Proposed 2024-2025 Operating Budget of $420,715,566
- Proposed 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Special Education Annual Plan for 2024-2025
- Revisions to student policies including student fees (JQ), admissions (JF, JFAB), and health services (JLC)
- Consent agenda approval of February 2024 financial reports and personnel report
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M.
This is a public hearing where the Newport News School Board will receive comments on the proposed FY 2025 Operating Budget for Newport News Public Schools. No votes or decisions will be taken, only public input.
- Public hearing on the proposed FY25 Operating Budget
SPECIAL MEETING & WORK SESSION - 6:30 P.M. PROPOSED 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION
The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting and work session to receive a presentation of the proposed FY2025 operating budget from the Chief Financial Officer. The superintendent will make a recommendation for approval at the March 19 board meeting, following a public hearing on March 12.
- Proposed FY2025 Operating Budget presentation by CFO Scarlett Minto
- Public hearing scheduled for March 12, 2024
- Superintendent's recommended budget available online at nnschools.org
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
The Newport News School Board is holding a special virtual closed meeting to discuss scholastic and health records of certain students. The agenda includes a motion to enter closed session under Virginia Code, a vote to certify the closed session, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter closed session for student scholastic and health records
- Certification vote to return to open session
- Adjournment of special meeting
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
The Newport News School Board will hold a work session focused on the FY25 proposed operating budget. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment, with the budget discussion listed as information and discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- FY25 Proposed Operating Budget - discussion
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The school board will vote on new and revised policies covering administration, budget, graduation requirements, and voter registration, as well as elementary English K-5 instructional materials. The consent agenda—including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, budget transfer, easement request, and revised 2023-2024 meeting calendar—was approved by a single motion.
- New policy JID on voter registration
- Revised policy IKF on graduation requirements
- Revised policy ADF on student and staff wellness
- Easement request for school board property at Dunbar-Erwin
- Adoption of elementary English K-5 instructional materials
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:45 P.M.
The Newport News School Board holds a work session with a single substantive item: a budget planning and revenue update discussion. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including a call to order and adjournment.
- Budget Planning and Revenue Update discussion
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:45 p.m.
The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting that consists entirely of procedural actions. The board will convene a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation. After the closed session, the board will return to open session to certify the meeting and then adjourn.
- Motion to convene closed session under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711A(7) for litigation consultation
- Vote to certify the closed session after returning to open session
- Adjournment of the special meeting
REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
The Newport News School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel report, appointment of a deputy clerk, and a budget transfer. The board also received reports on new and revised policies, elementary English K-5 instructional materials, attendance, and student membership.
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, financial reports (December 2023), personnel report, and budget transfer
- Appointed Stacie James as Deputy Clerk of the School Board
- Discussed new and revised policies (22 policy documents including ADF, CA, CAB, CB, etc.)
- Presented Elementary English K-5 instructional materials for adoption review
- Received attendance and membership reports