Newport News Public Schools public meetings in 2025

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural special meeting where the Newport News School Board will convene a closed session to discuss hiring for the assistant principal position, then vote to certify the closed session and adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for assistant principal position

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on a proposed salary increase for board members from $15,000 to $25,000 (chair from $17,000 to $27,000), effective January 1, 2027. The board also will vote on action items including the FY26 legislative program, course proposals, the NNPS Strategic Plan, personnel actions, and an exercise of a purchase option for ADM&HS improvements. Consent agenda items covering minutes, financial reports, and budget transfers are also scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on board salary increase: board member from $15,000 to $25,000, chair from $17,000 to $27,000
• Approval of proposed FY26 Legislative Program
• Approval of FY26-27 course proposals
• Approval of NNPS Strategic Plan (vote 6-1, with Douglas Brown nay)
• Exercise of purchase option for ADM&HS improvements resolution

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY26-27 operating budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary information and discussion item.

• FY26-27 Operating Budget Discussion — presentation and board review

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

The Newport News Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to discuss student achievement. The primary focus is a review of data from the first quarter.

• Discussion of 'Advancing Achievement in NNPS: A Focused Look at Quarter One Data'

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider approving new and revised policies including cell phone use, school crisis/emergency plans, advanced mathematics, and student athlete heat safety. They will also receive reports on the proposed FY26 legislative program, new course proposals for FY26-27, and monthly attendance, membership, and construction updates. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions.

• New and revised policies: cell phone use, school crisis/emergency plan, school safety drills, advanced/accelerated mathematics, teaching about drugs/alcohol/tobacco, administering medications, student athlete heat safety, notification of student overdose
• Proposed FY26 Legislative Program presented for discussion
• FY26-27 course proposals presented for discussion
• Recognition of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School (2nd Purple Star award) and Ella Fitzgerald Middle School (1st award)
• Consent agenda includes approval of October 2025 financial reports, personnel report, and budget transfer

CANCELED - NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

This meeting was canceled. It was originally scheduled as a Board Governance Training session with the Virginia School Board Association.

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting/work session where they discussed a community meeting and survey and voted on a resolution. The board approved the Multistate Opioid Settlement Resolution by a vote of 5-1, with Douglas Brown dissenting.

• Discussion of Community Meeting and Survey
• Approval of Resolution - Multistate Opioid Settlement (vote 5-1)

UPDATE ON SCHOOL DIVISION TRANSPORTATION, ZONING, AND MAGNET AND SPECIALITY PROGRAMS.- 6:30 P.M. HINES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Newport News Public Schools will host a community update on October 23 at Hines Middle School. NNPS leadership will share information on school division transportation, zoning, and Magnet and Specialty Programs. A recording and survey link will be published afterward for feedback.

• Update on school division transportation, zoning, and Magnet and Specialty Programs
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes on the topics presented
• Survey link to be published after the event for community feedback

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is meeting in closed session to discuss and consider candidates for the positions of Director of Finance and Executive Director of Human Resources. The board will then reconvene in open session to certify the closed session before adjourning.

• Motion to hold closed session to discuss candidate for Director of Finance
• Motion to hold closed session to discuss candidate for Executive Director of Human Resources
• Certification of closed session after return to open session

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board voted to approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, financial reports, personnel actions, a Military Child resolution, a BMP agreement for a solar project at Gildersleeve Middle School, a budget transfer, and a lease for General Stanford School, but explicitly excluded a resolution related to the Multistate Opioid Settlement. The meeting also includes recognitions and a public comment period.

• Approved BMP agreement for stormwater management facility project at Gildersleeve Middle School
• Approved lease agreement for General Stanford School
• Excluded resolution on Multistate Opioid Settlement from consent agenda
• Adopted resolution honoring Military Child
• Approved September 2025 revenue and expense financial reports

CANCELED - UPDATE ON SCHOOL DIVISION TRANSPORTATION, ZONING, AND MAGNET AND SPECIALITY PROGRAMS.- 6:30 P.M. HINES MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Newport News Public Schools community update meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 at Hines Middle School was canceled. The meeting was intended to provide updates on school division transportation, zoning, and Magnet and Specialty Programs. A recording and survey were planned but did not occur due to cancellation.

• Planned update on school division transportation (canceled)
• Planned update on zoning (canceled)
• Planned update on Magnet and Specialty Programs (canceled)
• Planned citizen comments period (canceled)

SCHOOL BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL 5:00 P.M.

The Newport News City Council and School Board are meeting jointly for a general discussion session. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed. The meeting appears to be a procedural discussion without concrete action items.

• Joint discussion between City Council and School Board (no specific topics provided)

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 (CIP) Budget for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. This is an informational and discussion item with no voting scheduled. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural opening and adjournment.

• Discussion of proposed FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan Budget

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will approve minutes from previous meetings and financial reports for June and August 2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda with budget transfers and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of Work Session, Closed Meeting, and Regular Meeting minutes from August 19, 2025
• Approval of Revenue and Expense reports for June and August 2025
• Approval of a revised School Board meeting calendar
• Budget transfer action item
• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Newport News School Board. The board will convene a closed session to discuss candidates for the positions of assistant principal, Director of State & Federal Programs, and Executive Director of Human Resources. Following the closed session, the board will return to open session to vote on certifying the closed meeting. The agenda contains no other items.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for assistant principal positions
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Director of State & Federal Programs
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Executive Director of Human Resources
• Vote to certify the closed session upon return to open session

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

This is a work session of the Newport News School Board, featuring two information/discussion items: an update on the district's magnet programs and a presentation on literacy and learning achievement. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is focused on board review and discussion.

• Magnet Programs Update – presentation and discussion
• Advancing Achievement in NNPS: A Focused Look at Literacy and Learning – presentation and discussion

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The board will consider a consent agenda approving minutes, financial reports, personnel, an easement, a deputy clerk appointment, and a VDOE authorization for the Maritime Engineering Academy. A separate action item includes personnel recommendations for new elementary assistant principals at An Achievable Dream and Hidenwood Elementary, and a central office position.

• Easement from Lucas Creek to Atkinson Blvd
• VDOE Authorization Form for Maritime Engineering & Environ Studies Academy (MEESA)
• Appointment of Donna Glover as deputy clerk
• Personnel actions: Kaitlyn Ceaser as Elementary Assistant Principal at An Achievable Dream, Heather Evans at Hidenwood Elementary
• Revenue and expense report for July 2025

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT AND SPECIAL MEETING - 2:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is holding a retreat and special meeting. They will receive a transportation update and a presentation on literacy and achievement before convening a closed session to discuss assistant principal candidates. The board will then return to open session to vote on personnel actions.

• Transportation update presentation by Chief Operations Officer Donald Fairheart
• Advancing Achievement in NNPS: literacy and learning presentation by Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kipp Roger
• Closed meeting to discuss candidates for assistant principal positions (Va. Code 2.2-3711.A.1)
• Certification of closed meeting and vote on personnel actions

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 9:00 A.M.

The Newport News School Board holds its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider a consent agenda including appointment of officers, adoption of tuition rates ($6,640 for out-of-division, $13,985 for non-Virginia residents), a reimbursement resolution for VPSA funding, and approval of the 2025-2026 meeting calendar. Action items include personnel actions, student fees, and policy revisions.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman for the 2025-2026 school year
• Out-of-division student tuition set at $6,640 (4% increase from $6,390)
• Non-Virginia resident tuition set at $13,985 per student
• Reimbursement resolution for VPSA funding for technology equipment purchases
• Amendment to the FY26 operating budget

SPECIAL MEETING - 8:30 A.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to convene a closed session to discuss candidates for the position of assistant principal. After the closed session, the board will return to open session to vote to certify the closed meeting. The meeting then adjourns. This agenda is primarily procedural, with no public action items other than the certification vote.

• Closed session to discuss or consider prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, and appointees for the assistant principal position

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Newport News School Board will meet on June 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the new NNPS Strategic Plan. The meeting will be held in the Admin Conference Room at 12465 Warwick Blvd. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of the new NNPS Strategic Plan

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

The Newport News School Board is holding a work session to discuss an operations update. The only substantive item is a presentation on district operations, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Operations Update presentation (13,205 KB PowerPoint)

REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board approved the VDOE Biennial Division Literacy Plan for 2025-2027, personnel appointments including new principals for Heritage High School and Hidenwood Elementary, and federal funding applications for Titles I, II, IV, and Part III. The board also received informational reports on proposed 2025-2026 student fees, a major revision of board policies, monthly attendance and membership data, and a construction project update.

• Approved VDOE Biennial Division Literacy Plan for 2025-2027
• Approved personnel actions: Ruben Casas as Program Administrator III at Enterprise Academy, Justin Conyers as Secondary Assistant Principal of Instruction at Achievable Dream Middle and High, Dr. Diron Ford as Principal of Heritage High School, Nyema Gibbs as Principal of Hidenwood Elementary, and others
• Approved federal funding applications (Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title Part III)
• Received report on proposed 2025-2026 student fees
• Received report on new and revised board policies covering operational goals, legal status, board powers, member conduct, meeting procedures, and more

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board held a special meeting with a closed session to discuss candidates for principal, assistant principal, and director positions. The board then voted unanimously to approve the Superintendent's personnel recommendations, including Ms. Rhonda Chambers-Harmon as Principal of Richneck Elementary School, Ms. Megan Auman as Director of Elementary School Leadership, and other appointments.

• Closed meeting under Virginia FOIA to discuss candidates for principal, assistant principal, and director positions.
• Approved Ms. Megan Auman as Director of Elementary School Leadership.
• Approved Ms. Rhonda Chambers-Harmon as Principal of Richneck Elementary School.
• Approved Ms. Sherita Holland as an Elementary Principal (location to be determined).
• Approved Mr. Marlon McSwain as Secondary Assistant Principal and Dr. Jeremy Riggs as Elementary Assistant Principal (locations to be determined).

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

This is a work session with one substantive item: a discussion of the district's strategic plan, supported by a board update document. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Strategic Plan Discussion with attached Newport News Board Update May 2025.pdf

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

This regular meeting will consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports for April 2025, a personnel report, and a budget transfer. Information reports are scheduled on federal funding applications, the Virginia Literacy Act update with the 2025-2027 division literacy plan, summer learning opportunities, attendance, membership, and construction projects. A closed meeting is planned for personnel matters under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). No other action items are on the agenda.

• Consent agenda approval of April 2025 revenue, expense, and child nutrition reports
• Personnel report and budget transfer as part of consent agenda
• Federal Funding Applications (Title I, II, IV, Part III) presented as information
• Virginia Literacy Act Update – Biennial Literacy Plan 2025-2027
• Construction Report on building and renovation projects across the division

CANCELED - School Board Student Hearing

This meeting was canceled. The Newport News School Board had planned to convene for a student discipline hearing but the session was called off. No items were discussed or decided.

NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Newport News Public Schools School Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. on May 12, 2025, to discuss the new NNPS Strategic Plan. The meeting will be held in the Admin Conference Room at 12465 Warwick Blvd. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the new NNPS Strategic Plan

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

This special meeting is almost entirely a closed session under Virginia law to discuss candidates for the Executive Director of Public Information & Community Involvement and the Executive Director of Human Resources. The board will then reconvene in open session to certify the closed session and adjourn. The agenda contains no public discussion or action items.

• Closed session to discuss candidates for Executive Director, Public Information & Community Involvement
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Executive Director of Human Resources
• Certification of closed session vote

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

The School Board will hold a work session with a single substantive item: a presentation titled 'Finish Strong' aimed at closing the school year effectively. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Finish Strong Presentation (information/discussion item)

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will vote on the Special Education Annual Plan for 2025-2026 and consider personnel actions. They will also hear reports on the Comprehensive Advanced Learning Plan, attendance, membership, and construction projects. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, a personnel report, an easement for a Warwick Blvd. wide sidewalk, and a budget transfer. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Action item: Special Education Annual Plan for 2025-2026
• Consent agenda: Easement for Warwick Blvd. Wide Sidewalk
• Consent agenda: Budget transfer
• Consent agenda: Revenue and expense reports for March 2025
• Information: Construction report on building and renovation projects

School Board Student Hearing

The Newport News School Board is meeting for a single purpose: a student discipline hearing. No other business or policy items are scheduled.

• Student discipline hearing (specific details not provided in agenda)

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider approval of the proposed FY26 operating budget and the 2025-2026 school calendar as action items. Consent agenda items include minutes, financial and personnel reports, and a meeting calendar date change. Information reports cover special education, attendance, membership, and construction. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Proposed FY26 Operating Budget (action item)
• 2025-2026 Proposed School Calendar (action item)
• Revenue, Expense, and Child Nutrition Reports for February 2025 (consent)
• Personnel Report (consent)
• Special Education Annual Plan (information report)

PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M.

The School Board is conducting a public hearing to receive community comments on the Proposed FY26 School Operating Budget. Residents may provide testimony in person or via email to the School Board Clerk.

• Public hearing regarding the Proposed FY26 Operating Budget

SPECIAL MEETING & WORK SESSION - 6:30 P.M. PROPOSED 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION

The Newport News School Board holds a special meeting and work session to receive the proposed FY 2026 operating budget from the Superintendent. The budget addresses strategic objectives including compensation, academic programs, and school environments. A public hearing is scheduled for March 11, and the board will vote on the recommendation on March 18.

• Presentation of proposed FY2026 operating budget by CFO Scarlett Minto
• Public hearing scheduled for March 11, 2025
• Board vote on budget recommendation set for March 18, 2025
• Budget details available online at nnschools.org
• Attached budget presentation file (13,745 KB)

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The Newport News School Board will consider consent items including approval of January financial reports, a personnel report, a budget transfer, and an easement at Denbigh High School. Action items include adoption of revised policies on student admissions, parent involvement, community relations, and other topics. For information, the board will hear the Human Resources annual report, a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar, attendance and membership reports, and a construction progress update. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar presented as a draft for board information
• Easement at Denbigh High School (consent agenda)
• Revised policies on student admissions, parent involvement, community relations, and more (20 policies)
• Personnel actions (action item)
• Financial reports and budget transfer (January 2025 revenues, expenses, child nutrition)

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - 4:00 P.M.

The Newport News School Board is holding a work session to discuss priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda includes a presentation titled 'Feb 18 Budget Priority Worksession Final'. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• FY25 Budget Priorities Discussion with attached presentation

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to convene a closed session under Virginia law. One portion addresses consultation with legal counsel on actual or probable litigation. Another portion discusses candidates for the Executive Director of Human Resources position. The board will return to open session to certify the closed session, then adjourn.

• Closed session for legal counsel on litigation per Va. Code § 2.2-3711.A(7)
• Closed session to discuss candidates for Executive Director of Human Resources per Va. Code § 2.2-3711.A(1)
• Board to vote on certification of closed session in open meeting

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. The agenda includes only an opening, a discussion item with two attached presentations (City of Newport News Presentation and Joint Presentation), and adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the item is marked as information and discussion.

• Discussion item (2.01) with two presentations in file attachments

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

The Newport News School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes a presentation labeled 'Budget Planning' and is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of the FY2025-2026 budget with a presentation attachment

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

The School Board will decide on new course proposals for the 2025-26 school year and a series of revised policies regarding student admissions, community involvement, and media relations. The body will also review financial reports from December 2024 and receive updates on student attendance and construction projects.

• FY25-26 New Course Proposal
• Revised policies including Student Admissions to School (JF) and Community Use of School Facilities (KFB)
• December 2024 Revenue, Expense, and Child Nutrition Reports
• Comprehensive Attendance Plan Update
• Monthly Construction Report on building and renovation projects