Norfolk City Public Schools public meetings in 2024

School Board Business Meeting

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss Goal 4 Interim Measure #2, supported by a data PDF. A vote will then move the Board into a closed executive session for personnel matters (including an ongoing investigation), student support issues, and legal advice on special education. The public business meeting reconvenes at 7 PM for procedural actions like adopting the agenda. No public hearings or contract awards appear on this agenda.

• Discussion of School Board Goal 4, Interim Measure #2 with attached data PDF
• Motion to enter closed executive session for personnel, student, and legal matters
• Closed session: Personnel matters (public personnel docket PDF attached)
• Closed session: Student support services matters
• Resolution to certify the closed executive session as lawful

The School Board approved a new policy regarding personal electronic communication devices and cell phones. Other actions included approving legislative priorities, the monthly financial report, and personnel and student support reports.

• Approved Policy JXXZ: Personal Electronic Communication Device-Cell Phone Policy (6-1)
• Approved School Board Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report for administrative, teacher, and classified staff (7-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes for November 6 and 13, 2024 (5-1-1)
• Approved Business Agenda (7-0)
• Certified executive closed session (7-0)

School Board Student Appeal-Cancelled

This meeting of the Norfolk School Board's student appeal committee was cancelled. The agenda was set to hear a student's appeal of a long-term suspension and to enter closed executive session, but the meeting did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled as indicated by title 'School Board Student Appeal-Cancelled'
• Agenda included a student appeal hearing for a long-term suspension
• Proposed motion to enter closed executive session under Virginia FOIA exemptions
• Resolution certifying the closed session was listed for action

Take Your Legislators to School Day

Norfolk Public Schools hosts a 'Take Your Legislators to School' event on December 5, 2024, where elected officials will meet with school leaders and tour six schools to discuss legislative priorities.

• Legislative overview with Advantus Strategies at Larchmont ES
• School visits at Larchmont ES, Maury HS, Azalea Gardens MS, Lindenwood ES, James Monroe ES, and Lake Taylor School
• Discussion of Norfolk Public Schools' 2025 Legislative Program
• Groups led by Dr. Adale Martin, Carlos Clanton, Dr. Doreatha White, Del. Alex Askew, Sen. Angelia Williams-Graves, and Tiffany Moore-Buffaloe
• Event concludes at noon at Larchmont Elementary School (1145 Bolling Avenue)

The event consisted of a legislative priorities discussion and visits to six local schools. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Student Appeal

The Norfolk School Board will convene a closed meeting to hear appeals of long-term student suspensions. The board will certify the executive session and vote on the appeals before adjourning.

• Closed executive session for student appeals
• Vote required on disposition of student appeals
• Meeting adjourned after hearing appeals

School Board Work Session

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss legislative priorities for 2025 and a second reading of the cell phone policy. The board will also review student excellence measures and the STEAM program at Booker T. Washington HS.

• Discussion of 2025 Legislative Program
• Second reading of Policy JXXZ: Personal Electronic Communication Device--Cell Phone Policy
• Update on Booker T. Washington HS STEAM program
• Review of School Board Goal 4, Interim Measure #1

The Board reached consensus to include strategic and student goals in the Legislative Priorities Program and to add a QR code for website access. Members also agreed to add staggers and usage clarifications to the cell phone policy. The meeting was extended by 10 minutes by consensus.

• Consensus to include Strategic & Student goals in Legislative Priorities Program
• Consensus to create QR code for NPS Legislative Priorities website
• Consensus to add staggers and usage clarifications to cell phone policy (JXXZ)
• Approved 10-minute meeting extension

School Board On-Boarding Training

The Norfolk School Board is meeting for onboarding training on December 2, 2024. The session is scheduled to run from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the School Administration Building. The meeting is listed as an informational and discussion item.

• School Board On-Boarding Training (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
• Meeting adjourned as procedural
• Attendees include Chairwoman Tiffany Buffaloe and Clerk Karen Tanner
• Location: School Administration Building, 800 E. City Hall Avenue

School Board Business Meeting & Public Hearing

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board will hold a business meeting and public hearing on November 13, 2024. The session includes a closed executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by a public business meeting.

• Closed session for personnel and student support matters
• Closed session for legal matters and special education
• Public hearing scheduled for 7:00 PM
• Public comments accepted via email until November 12
• Live stream available on WNPS Channel 47 and online

The School Board approved a new School Wellness policy (JHCFZ) and accepted the monthly financial report. The board also approved personnel and student support services reports and held a public hearing regarding the FY25-26 budget.

• Approved School Wellness policy JHCFZ (6-0)
• Approved October personnel report (6-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-0)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved October 2 and October 23, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Monitoring Calendar (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters (6-0)
• Certified the executive closed session (6-0)

School Board Student Appeals

The Norfolk City Public Schools Board will hold a closed executive session to hear appeals of long-term student suspensions and vote on their disposition.

• Closed executive session for student appeals
• Vote required on disposition of student appeals
• 100% identification verification required for entry

School Board Work Session

The Norfolk School Board is holding a work session to discuss and receive information on student excellence goals, including interim measures, an update on Compass Academy at Ruffner, and the 2024 Division Equity Report. Board members will also review proposed policies on school wellness and personal electronic communication devices (cell phones). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of School Board Goal 1, Interim Measures #1 & #2
• Update on Compass Academy at Ruffner
• Presentation of 2024 Division and School Level Equity Reports
• Review of proposed School Wellness policy (JHCFZ)
• Review of proposed Personal Electronic Communication Device-Cell Phone policy (JXXZ)

The School Board held a work session to review student excellence goals, equity reports, and school policies. Members reached a consensus to delete School Board Goal 1, Interim Measures #1 & #2. The board also reviewed the cell phone policy and school wellness guidelines.

• Consensus reached to delete SB Goal 1, Interim Measures #1 & #2 (4-2)

School Board Business Meeting

The School Board will discuss interim measures for Goal #2 and review a monitoring calendar for 2024-2027. The body will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, student support services, and legal matters.

• Discussion of SB Goal #2 Interim Measures #1 and #2
• Review of NPS Board Monitoring Calendar 2024-2027
• Executive session regarding personnel investigations and disciplining
• Executive session regarding student scholastic records and support services
• Legal consultation regarding special education services

The School Board approved the transfer of Madison Alternative and Coronado to the City of Norfolk. The Board also approved the September personnel and student support services reports, as well as financial reports for September and October.

• Approved transfer of Madison Alternative and Coronado to the City of Norfolk (6-0)
• Approved September personnel report including administrative, teacher, and classified actions (6-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-0)
• Accepted monthly financial reports for Sept. 18 and Oct. 23, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes for Sept. 4, 18, and 25, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved the business agenda (6-0)
• Voted to enter executive closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters (6-0)
• Certified the executive closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)

School Board Student Hearing

A 3-member committee of the School Board will meet to hear a student's appeal of a long-term suspension. The board will move into a closed executive session to discuss scholastic records and obtain legal advice before voting on the student's reinstatement.

• Student reinstatement hearing
• Closed executive session regarding student disciplinary matters
• Vote on the disposition of the student reinstatement

School Board Student Appeals

This is a special meeting of the Norfolk School Board's 3-member committee to hear student appeals of long-term suspensions. The hearing will be held in closed executive session under Virginia FOIA exemptions. After the hearing, the committee will vote on the disposition of each appeal.

• Hearing of student appeals of long-term suspensions in closed executive session
• Resolution certifying the closed meeting was conducted in accordance with Virginia law
• Vote on disposition of each student appeal

School Board Work Session

The Norfolk School Board will convene a work session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues in a closed executive session, followed by a public work session.

• Closed executive session on personnel and legal matters
• Approval of personnel docket
• Discussion of School Board Goal #1 Annual Measure
• Review of Virginia Department of Education New Accountability System

The School Board approved a personnel docket and certified a closed executive session. The board also received updates on School Board Goal #1 and the VDOE new accountability system.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel and legal matters (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the executive closed session (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Docket (6-0)

School Board Special Call Meeting & Closed Executive Session

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board convened a special meeting and closed executive session on September 25, 2024. The closed session focused on the ongoing investigation and possible disciplining of specific personnel, as well as consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation.

• Closed session for personnel investigation and legal consultation
• Motion to enter executive session for specific personnel matters
• Resolution certifying compliance with Virginia Freedom of Information Act
• Public comment deadline for October 22, 2024
• Meeting held at School Administration Building, 12th floor

The School Board met for a special call meeting and entered a closed executive session to discuss personnel investigations and receive legal advice. The Board subsequently voted to certify that the closed session was conducted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel and legal matters (5-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the executive meeting complied with Virginia law (5-0)

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk School Board is meeting for a workshop, closed executive session, and business meeting. The workshop will discuss interim measures for board goal #5 and a monitoring calendar. The closed session will cover personnel matters, student support issues, and legal consultation.

• Workshop discussion of SB Goal #5 Interim Measure 3 and monitoring calendar
• Motion to enter closed executive session for personnel, student discipline, and legal advice
• Resolution certifying the closed session was conducted lawfully

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a personnel report, student support services report, and updates to eight district policies. The board also swore in two student representatives and approved minutes from August meetings.

• Approved personnel report for administrative, teacher, and classified staff (5-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (5-0)
• Approved updates to 8 policies including small purchasing, student records, and internet privacy (5-0)
• Approved minutes for August 7 and 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Swore in student representatives Kaylani Green-Ortiz and Carson Rice
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters (6-0)
• Certified the executive closed session (6-0)
• Tabled Monthly Financial Report vote until October meeting

School Board Work Session

This work session includes discussion of School Board Goal #5 data and a back-to-school update. The Board will review proposed updates to eight policies, including small purchasing, professional staff, programs for students with disabilities, school admission, drugs in school, student records, student publications, and internet privacy. The Board will also begin discussion of the FY2026 budget calendar and move into closed executive session for personnel matters including superintendent evaluation and legal consultation.

• Discussion of FY2026 budget calendar and timeline
• Review of proposed policy updates for DJZ (Small Purchasing), GC (Professional Staff), IGBAZ (Programs for Students with Disabilities), JEC (School Admission), JFCF (Drugs in School), JO (Student Records), JP (Student Publications), and KBE (Internet Privacy)
• Closed executive session for personnel discussions, superintendent evaluation, and legal consultation
• Approval of the public personnel docket
• Back-to-school update for fall 2024

The School Board approved the personnel docket and held a closed executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Members also reviewed eight school board policies and discussed the FY2026 budget timeline.

• Approved personnel docket (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel and legal matters (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed executive session (6-0)

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk School Board will hold a business meeting starting at 7:00 PM, preceded by a closed session at 4:05 PM. The closed session is for personnel, student support, and legal matters.

• Closed session for personnel, student support, and legal matters
• Public comments accepted until 7:00 PM
• Live stream available on WNPS Ch. 47 and online
• 100% identification verification required to enter School Administration Building

The School Board approved the July bills and payroll totaling $53,787,595.68 and the monthly financial report. The board also approved the personnel report, student support services report, and school board crisis plans.

• Approved July bills and payroll totaling $53,787,595.68
• Approved personnel report including administrative, teacher, and classified actions
• Approved Student Support Services Report
• Approved School Board Crisis Plans
• Approved minutes for July 8-9 and July 17, 2024
• Approved Monthly Financial Report subject to audit (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive closed session (5-0)
• Certified executive closed session (4-0)

School Board Work Session

The Norfolk School Board will hold a work session to discuss personnel matters, review school crisis plans, and update board policies. The board will also review student excellence goals and a monitoring calendar.

• Personnel docket approval
• School crisis plan review
• Policy updates for nondiscrimination and literacy
• School Board Goals Update
• School Board Monitoring Calendar

The School Board approved the personnel docket following a closed executive session. Members also reviewed school crisis plans and received updates on school board goals and a wide range of proposed policy updates.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel discussion (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed executive session (6-0)
• Approved the Personnel Docket (6-0)

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk School Board will convene a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, student discipline, a proposed public-private agreement for Maury High School, and legal counsel advice regarding a board member's resignation. The meeting will be held at the School Administration Building.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent performance and personnel
• Closed session to discuss student discipline and special education evaluations
• Closed session to discuss proposed interim agreement for Maury High School
• Closed session for legal advice regarding board member resignation
• Public comment deadline for July 17 meeting is July 16 at 4:30 p.m.

The School Board approved an interim agreement for preliminary design services for the Maury High School replacement project. The Board also approved the SY2025 operating budget update and the June financial and personnel reports.

• Approved interim agreement for Maury HS replacement project preliminary design (5-1)
• Approved School Board Operating Budget for SY2025 update (5-1)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Report for administrative, teacher, and classified staff (6-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes for June 12, 2024 and June 26, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved business agenda (6-0)

School Board Retreat -- July 10, 2024

The Norfolk City School Board is meeting for a two-day retreat, with the second day focused on discussion items. Topics include an update on the Maury High School PPEA, facilities projects, a strategic plan review with preliminary SOL data, and the Virginia Literacy Act. No binding votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and strategic planning.

• Discussion on Maury HS PPEA status and interim agreement
• Facilities projects update on completed and ongoing work
• Strategic plan review with preliminary SOL performance data by school
• Virginia Literacy Act review and division literacy plan
• School Board finance refresher and budget priorities discussion

The meeting consisted of presentations and training sessions regarding facilities, literacy, and strategic planning. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this retreat session.

• Tabled 'Elephant in the Room' ice breaker discussion until a full board is present

School Board Retreat -- July 9, 2024

The Norfolk School Board is holding a two-day retreat for governance training and discussion. Agenda items include a board self-evaluation, review of interim goals with preliminary SOL data, and discussion of monitoring calendars and communication protocols. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and conversational.

• School Board Self Evaluation discussion
• Interim Goals with Preliminary SOL Data review
• Non-Negotiables for Superintendent discussion
• Monitoring calendar review for 2024-2027
• Review of board norms, protocols, and values

The School Board held a retreat to discuss goals, monitoring calendars, and communication protocols. The board agreed to create a tab in the Library to post Monitoring Reports. Other items included reviews of SOL data and board self-evaluations.

• Agreed to create a tab in the Library to post Monitoring Reports

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board will hold a business meeting on June 26, 2024, beginning with a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, followed by a public business meeting.

• Closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters
• Public comments accepted until 7 p.m.
• Live stream available on WNPS Ch. 47 and online
• Superintendent's report to be presented
• Consent agenda items for approval

The School Board approved federal Titles I, II, III, and IV plans and the monthly financial report. The board also approved a personnel report, student support services report, and scholarship recommendations for Old Dominion University.

• Approved Titles I, II, III, and IV plans (4-2)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (4-1-1)
• Approved City of Norfolk SB Scholarship Recommendations for Old Dominion University (6-0)
• Approved personnel report including administrative, teacher, and classified actions (6-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes for May 1, May 15, and May 29, 2024 (6-0)
• Certified executive closed session conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)

School Board Student Appeal Hearings

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board is meeting to hear appeals regarding long-term student suspensions. The session includes a closed executive session to discuss student disciplinary records and legal counsel consultation, followed by a vote on the appeals.

• Student Appeal Hearings (2:00 PM & 3:00 PM)
• Closed Executive Session for student disciplinary matters
• Vote required on disposition of student appeals
• Identification verification required for entry
• Meeting adjourned

Superintendent Evaluation & School Board Work Session

The Norfolk City Public Schools Board will hold a closed executive session to discuss the superintendent evaluation, related personnel matters, and legal counsel. After the closed session, the public portion will cover updates to the gifted education plan, monitoring of board goals, and proposals for Title I, II, III, and IV programs. The board will then vote to adopt its operating budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Public comments may be submitted in advance or at the meeting according to the stated procedures.

• Motion to enter closed executive session for superintendent evaluation and legal counsel
• Closed executive session discussion of superintendent evaluation
• Closed executive session personnel docket vote
• Discussion of Gifted Education Plan updates
• Vote to adopt the School Board’s Operating Budget for FY24-25

The School Board approved the FY24-25 operating budget and a personnel docket. Members also received updates on the Gifted Education Plan and monitoring calendars for board goals.

• Approved $673,595,199 Operating Budget for FY24-25 (3-2)
• Approved Personnel Docket (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for superintendent evaluation and personnel matters (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the executive closed session (5-0)

Special Call Meeting: Superintendent Evaluation Process

The Norfolk School Board will hold a special call meeting to discuss the summative evaluation of the superintendent. The board will enter a closed executive session to consider the superintendent's performance and set goals, followed by a vote to certify the session.

• Superintendent summative evaluation process
• Closed executive session for superintendent performance
• Motion to enter closed session for personnel matters
• Resolution certifying executive meeting compliance
• Superintendent self-evaluation presentation

The School Board met in a special call session to conduct the superintendent's performance evaluation and set goals. The board voted to enter a closed executive session and subsequently certified that the session was conducted according to Virginia law.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for superintendent evaluation (5-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the executive closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)

School Board Recognition Ceremony

The School Board is meeting for a recognition ceremony at Booker T. Washington High School. The agenda consists of a welcome from the Chair and Superintendent followed by the ceremony.

• School Board Recognition Ceremony at Norview High School

School Board Business Meeting

The May 15, 2024 business meeting consists of a closed session for legal, personnel, and student support discussions, followed by a public business meeting. The board will vote on motions to convene and certify the closed session. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to enter closed session under Va. FOIA for personnel and student matters (vote required)
• Resolution certifying that the closed session complied with Virginia law (vote required)
• Discussion of personnel docket and supplemental personnel docket (attached as PDFs)
• Student support services matters including a disciplinary appeal
• Public comment sign-up available until 7 p.m. or by email before May 14

The School Board voted to reinstate a student following a closed-session hearing. The Board also approved a consent agenda including personnel reports, advisory committee recommendations, and updates to various district policies.

• Approved request for student reinstatement (7-0)
• Approved April bills and payroll totaling $38,519,630.08 (7-0)
• Approved personnel report for administrative, teacher, and classified staff (7-0)
• Approved recommendations for School Board Advisory Committees (7-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes for April 10 and April 24, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved updates to 13 policies including severance benefits and purchasing authority (7-0)
• Deleted policies EDC (Authorized use of School Owned Facilities) and GEZZ (Use of Handcuffs and Pepper Spray) (7-0)

School Board Student Expulsion Reinstatement

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board will meet to hear appeals for long-term student suspensions. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss student disciplinary records and legal counsel.

• Closed executive session for student expulsion appeals
• Resolution certifying the closed executive session
• Disposition of student expulsion reinstatement (vote required)

School Board Work Session

The School Board will discuss monitoring reports for Goals #1 and #5, receive information on 2024 Summer Program Offerings, and review updates to over 30 school board policies. Policies include advisory committees, severance benefits, purchasing authority, school closings, homework deletion, and lactation support. Most policies are slated for a board vote on May 15, 2024, with two (GCDA and GCPD) scheduled for June 26, 2024.

• Monitoring reports on School Board Goals #1 and #5 for May update
• Presentation on NPS 2024 Summer Program Offerings
• Policy review includes deletion of EDC (Authorized Use of School Facilities) and IKB (Homework)
• New policy GBEF – Lactation Support for Employees separated from student policy JHCL
• Updated policies on school closings, search and seizure, and drugs in school

The School Board conducted a work session to review monitoring reports for goals 1 and 5 and 2024 summer program offerings. Members discussed updates to 33 VSBA policies, with several slated for a vote on May 15. The session included a motion to allow one member to attend via Zoom.

• Approved motion to allow Rodney Jordan to attend via Zoom (5-0)

School Board Reinstatement Hearing & Student Appeal--Cancelled

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board scheduled a meeting for student reinstatement hearings and appeals. However, the entire meeting was cancelled.

• Student Reinstatement Hearing (2:00 PM)
• Student Appeal (3:00 PM)

School Board Business Meeting

The School Board will first meet in closed session to discuss personnel, student support matters, legal advice, and advisory committee applications. They will reconvene at 7:00 PM for public comments and to vote on a consent agenda of routine items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific financial amounts or major policy items listed.

• Motion to enter closed session for personnel discussions (including superintendent evaluation) and student disciplinary matters
• Resolution to certify the closed session as compliant with Virginia's Freedom of Information Act
• Public comments accepted in person or via email until April 23 at 4:30 PM
• Consent agenda includes items such as CTE annual (listed but details not provided)

The School Board approved the March financial report, showing expenditures of $287.3M, and authorized the 'Hire Our Grad' program as the entry for the 2024 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award. The board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel and student support reports. Discussions were held regarding a new timeline for posting meeting materials and the superintendent's evaluation process.

• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 'Hire Our Grad' program as entry for 2024 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including CTE and Special Education annual plan proposals (7-0)
• Approved personnel report including administrative, teacher, and classified actions (7-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes for March 6 and March 20, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter and certify executive closed session (7-0)
• Approved adoption of the business agenda (7-0)

School Board Work Session

The Norfolk School Board will discuss educational and facilities planning, annual plans for Career and Technical Education and Special Education for the 2025 school year, and review recommended textbooks for adoption.

• Discussion of Educational and Facilities Planning
• Review of CTE Annual Plan Proposal for SY25
• Review of Special Education Annual Plan Proposal for SY25
• School Board Review of Textbooks Recommended for Adoption
• Review of School Board Goals (Goals 3 & 4)

The School Board discussed educational and facilities planning, specifically regarding school right-sizing and consolidation. Members requested a written process including a timeline and board check-ins to be presented at the April 24 meeting. The board also reviewed progress on literacy goals and annual plan proposals for CTE and Special Education.

• Requested Woolpert provide written right-sizing process and timeline by April 24, 2024

School Board Student Reinstatement & Student Appeals

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board will hold a closed meeting to hear appeals of long-term student suspensions and consider student reinstatement. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building.

• Closed executive session for student appeals
• Closed executive session for student reinstatement
• Resolution certifying closed executive session
• Disposition of student appeals
• Disposition of student reinstatement

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk School Board will hold a business meeting starting at 7:00 PM, preceded by a closed session. The agenda includes a vote to approve the consent agenda, which covers bills and payroll reports, and a public comment period.

• Closed session for personnel and student matters
• Approval of Consent Agenda (bills and payroll)
• Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
• Superintendent's report
• School Board Clerk's report

The School Board approved requests to City Council for $7.3 million in excess city revenue and $32.97 million in reversion funds. The board also approved the SY2024-25 meeting calendar, the FY2023 financial audit, and a personnel report.

• Approved request to City Council for $7.3M in excess city revenue (7-0)
• Approved request to City Council for $32.97M in reversion funds (7-0)
• Approved NPS Financial Audit for SY2023 (7-0)
• Approved SY2024-25 School Board Meeting Calendar (6-1)
• Approved personnel report including elections, resignations, and salary adjustments (6-1)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-1)
• Approved School Board Norms and Protocols (6-1)
• Approved monthly financial report (7-0)

School Board Student Appeals-Cancelled

The Norfolk City Public Schools Student Appeals meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included a motion to enter a closed executive session to discuss student disciplinary appeals and legal counsel consultation, as well as a resolution to certify the closed session.

• Cancelled Student Appeal Hearing
• Motion to enter closed executive session
• Resolution certifying executive closed session
• Identification verification required for entry
• Strategic plan priorities listed

School Board Work Session & Public Hearing

The School Board will hold a work session at 4 PM, including a data update on Goal 2 and a budget discussion. At 6:30 PM, a public hearing will take citizen comments on the Superintendent's Operating Budget Proposal for FY2025. The board will not respond to comments.

• Public hearing on Superintendent's FY2025 Operating Budget Proposal at 6:30 PM
• School Board Goals (Goal 2) Data Update – Interim Measures discussion
• School Board Budget Discussion including various budget documents
• Citizen comments accepted in person or via email by March 19
• Board does not respond to public comments

The School Board held a work session to discuss the Superintendent's FY2025 operating budget and interim measures for student excellence goals. No formal votes were taken; the board scheduled a vote on the budget and the meeting calendar for March 20, 2024.

• Tabled vote on School Board meeting calendar to March 20, 2024
• Tabled vote on FY2025 operating budget to March 20, 2024
• Discussed redirecting $13,000 from NSBA membership to travel registration
• Discussed removing $10,000 from Miscellaneous budget
• Discussed adjusting PT Security Officers budget to $7,000

School Board Retreat

The Norfolk City School Board is holding a retreat to discuss board governance, norms, goals, committee assignments, and the proposed FY24-25 operating budget. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Proposed FY24-25 School Board Budget discussion with superintendent's presentation
• Review of Board Norms and Protocols
• Discussion of School Board Goals and Non-Negotiables
• Review of School Board Committee assignments
• Discussion of Agenda Development Process

The School Board established new administrative processes for agenda development and information requests. Members agreed to post board goals and protocols publicly. The board reviewed FY24-25 budget questions and responses.

• Agreed to adopt Norms and Protocols at March 20, 2024 meeting
• Agreed to post board goals and non-negotiables on the SB/NPS website
• Agreed to have Chair Buffaloe provide Action Items/Recap after each meeting
• Agreed to use a proposed template for collaborative agenda planning
• Tabled alignment of School Board Committees

School Board Student Appeals/Reinstatements

The Norfolk School Board is convening a 3-member committee to enter closed executive session to hear student appeals of long-term suspensions and to consult with legal counsel. Following the closed session, the board will vote on the disposition of those appeals. The meeting then adjourns.

• Motion to enter closed executive session under Virginia FOIA for student discipline matters
• Student reinstatement/appeals hearing (closed session)
• Resolution certifying the closed executive session complied with Virginia law
• Vote on disposition of student reinstatement/appeals

School Board Business Meeting

The board will hold a business meeting at 3 p.m., begin with a human‑resources study presentation, and vote on a motion to enter an executive closed session to discuss personnel, student support, and legal matters. After the closed session, the board will reconvene to adopt the agenda, hear reports from the clerk and superintendent, and accept public comments.

• Human Resources Study Presentation (discussion)
• Motion to go into Executive Closed Session (vote required)
• Closed Executive Session – Legal Matters (information)
• Closed Executive Session – Personnel Matters (information)
• Adoption of the Business Agenda (vote required)

The School Board approved the personnel report and the Student Support Services Report. The board also approved the monthly financial report and the minutes from January 17 and 24, 2024. A vote on the FY2024-25 meeting calendar was deferred to the next business meeting.

• Approved personnel report including administrative, teacher, and classified actions
• Approved Student Support Services Report
• Approved minutes for Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, 2024
• Approved monthly financial report (7-0)
• Tabled vote on SB FY2024-25 Meeting Calendar to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed executive session (7-0)
• Approved business agenda (7-0)

School Board Work Session

The Norfolk City Public Schools School Board will hold a work session to discuss Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget and review progress on student success goals and board operating procedures.

• Review of Superintendent's Proposed FY25 Budget
• Discussion on Goal 5: Revisiting Interim Measures
• Review of Board Operating Procedures and Code of Conduct
• Progress Monitoring on Non-Negotiables
• Review of Board Monitoring Calendar 2024-2027

The School Board held a work session to review the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget and progress on Goal 5 interim measures. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed teacher compensation, facility rebuilds, and budget alignment with strategic goals.

• Consensus reached to receive a written monitoring report regarding board operating procedures

School Board Student Reinstatements

The School Board’s 3-Member Committee will convene a closed executive session to hear student appeals of long-term suspensions, citing privacy and legal-advice exemptions under Virginia law. Following the closed session, the board will vote on the disposition of student reinstatements. The meeting includes a required certification resolution for the closed session.

• Closed executive session to discuss student discipline appeals and consult legal counsel
• Motion to enter closed session citing Virginia FOIA exemptions for scholastic records and legal advice
• Resolution certifying that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law
• Vote on disposition of student reinstatements after closed session

School Board Business Meeting

The Norfolk School Board will hold a business meeting starting at 7:00 PM, preceded by a closed session to discuss personnel, student discipline, and legal counsel. The meeting will be held at the School Administration Building.

• Closed session for personnel and student discipline
• Legal counsel consultation and social media lawsuits
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Live stream available on WNPS Ch. 47 and online
• Maury HS Championship Football Team and Culinary Students report

The School Board approved the December bills and payroll reports, the monthly financial report, and the personnel and student support services reports. The board also certified a closed executive session regarding personnel, student support, and legal matters.

• Approved December bills and payroll totaling $82,413,431.66 (6-0)
• Approved personnel report for administrative, teacher, and classified staff (6-0)
• Approved Student Support Services Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (6-0)
• Certified executive closed session conducted in conformity with Virginia law (7-0)
• Reached consensus to maintain Goal 5 as presented

School Board Work Session

This work session includes an organizational meeting, discussions on educational facilities planning and the Governor's 2024-2026 biennial budget, followed by a closed executive session for personnel matters and legal advice. The board will also vote on entering and certifying the closed session.

• Educational and Facilities Planning Update (discussion)
• Update on Governor’s 2024-2026 Biennial Budget (discussion)
• Motion to go into Closed Executive Session for personnel and legal advice (vote required)
• Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session (vote required)

The School Board held an organizational meeting to elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. The board also approved superintendent designees and received updates on facilities planning and the Governor's biennial budget.

• Elected Tiffany Buffaloe as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Dr. Noelle Gabriel as Vice Chair (4-3)
• Appointed Karen Tanner as School Board Clerk (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. James Pohl and Dr. Michael Cataldo as Superintendent Designees (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel and legal matters (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed executive session (5-0)

School Board Student Appeals

The School Board's 3-member committee will hold closed executive sessions to hear student appeals of long-term suspensions, as permitted under Virginia FOIA. The board will then vote on the disposition of each appeal. No public discussion of individual student cases is scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711 for student discipline matters
• Student appeal hearings scheduled at 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM
• Resolution certifying that closed session complied with Virginia FOIA
• Vote on disposition of each student appeal