Chesapeake Public Schools public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and take final action on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2032, and vote on a resolution to participate in the Virginia Opioid Settlement. The board will also discuss COVID-19 mitigation strategies and consider a new policy on alternative paths to earning credits. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approvals, recognitions, and informational presentations.
- Public hearing and final action on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2022-2032
- Resolution to approve participation in the Virginia Opioid Settlement
- Discussion of COVID-19 mitigation strategies
- First reading of proposed School Board Policy P 6-22 on alternative paths to attaining standard units of credit
- Resolution honoring outgoing School Board Member Victoria L. Proffitt
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board meets to hold a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2032, and to consider consent agenda items including bids, a farm lease amendment, and personnel. The board will also receive an audit overview, strategic updates, and discuss filling a board vacancy.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2022-2032
- Consent agenda: approval of bids, farm lease amendment, and personnel report
- Information: 2020-2021 School Activity Funds Audit overview
- Strategic updates on student growth, calendar adjustment, staffing, OSHA, and vaccination clinics
- Action: approval to attend VSBA Capital Conference and NSBA Annual Conference
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to handle routine business including a closed session, awards, and a consent agenda. The main substantive item is an initial presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2032, which outlines long-term facility needs. The board will also take final action on revisions to bylaws governing public participation and remote participation at meetings.
- Initial presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2022-2032
- Final action on revisions to Bylaws B 2-32 (Public Participation) and B 2-33 (Remote Participation)
- Recognition of Ms. Daphne Tamara Fulson as 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year
- Approval of Employee Benefits 401A Plan
- Approval of bids and personnel report via consent agenda
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is meeting to take final action on a bereavement leave policy revision, approve bids and personnel reports, and hear first readings on public participation and remote meeting bylaws. Board members will also discuss the testing program for student athletes and receive strategic updates.
- Final approval of proposed revisions to School Board Policy 8-60 (Bereavement Leave)
- Approval of bids and personnel report (details in attached documents)
- First reading of proposed revisions to Bylaws B 2-32 (Public Participation) and B 2-33 (Remote Participation at Meetings)
- Discussion of testing program for student athletes
- Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021 meeting
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, public hearing, and action on consent and policy items. The board will vote on proposed policy revisions to align with the Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3 regarding the treatment of transgender students, and will also consider revisions to public participation bylaws. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, bids, a personnel report, and a new policy on service animals.
- Action on policy revisions to align with Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3 (treatment of transgender students)
- Proposed revisions to Bylaws B 2-32 (Public Participation)
- New School Board Policy P 5-22 (Service Animals) - second reading and final action
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 8-60 (Bereavement Leave) - first reading
- Impact statements for Woodford Estates Phase 2 and The Townhomes at Jolliff Landing
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is holding a planning meeting with discussion topics on school board procedures, pandemic-related issues, addressing learning gaps, and social emotional learning (SEL) and equity. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of pandemic-related issues
- Discussion of addressing learning gaps
- Discussion of social emotional learning (SEL) and equity
- Discussion of school board meeting procedures
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will consider revising Policy P 3-6 on discrimination to align with Virginia law on transgender students, and will hear first reading of a new policy on service animals. The board will also receive updates on employee benefits, strategic back-to-school information, and approve consent agenda items including bids and personnel.
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 3-6 (Discrimination) to align with Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3
- First reading of proposed Policy P 5-22 on Service Animals
- Information on employee benefits: 403B and 401A plans
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, bids, and personnel report
- Strategic updates with Chesapeake Health Department Director Dr. Nancy Welch
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will review and vote on proposed policy revisions to align with Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3 regarding the treatment of transgender students. The board will also discuss mask requirements for the 2021-2022 school year and approve transportation hiring incentives. Information items include preliminary SOL assessment scores and a construction update.
- Proposed School Board Policy Revisions to align with Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3 (Treatment of transgender students)
- Discussion on mask requirements for the 2021-2022 school year
- Approval of transportation hiring incentives
- Review of preliminary SOL scores released by VDOE on August 12, 2021
- Approval of bids and contracts via the consent agenda
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to participate in a $64,080,000 Virginia Public School Authority bond sale. The funds would support building replacements, additions, roof replacements, and HVAC system replacements at multiple schools. The board will also take final action on several policy revisions and consider easement agreements for Chittum Elementary School.
- Resolution to participate in October 2021 VPSA bond sale for $64,080,000
- Bond funds for projects at Great Bridge Primary, Chittum Elementary, Grassfield Elementary, and other schools
- Final action on revisions to policies on attendance, substance abuse, and CBD oil use
- Easement agreements for a stormwater pond and road widening at E. W. Chittum Elementary School
- Information item on policy revisions related to transgender students
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools Board is meeting to take action on several items, including the ESSER III federal funding application, a new policy on transgender students, and revisions to the harassment and discrimination policy. The board will also consider consent agenda items like bids, an easement for Dominion Energy, and the personnel report, plus hear first readings on attendance and substance abuse policy changes.
- Action on American Rescue Plan Act ESSER III application for federal funding
- Second reading and final action on new Policy P 9-23.2 on transgender students
- Second reading and final action on revisions to Policy P 9-23 on harassment and discrimination
- Consent agenda includes bids, Dominion Energy easement at Crestwood Intermediate School, and personnel report
- First reading of revisions to attendance policy P 9-13 and substance abuse policies P 9-22 and P 8-7
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman and appointing a Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent. The board will also take final action on several policies and bylaws, including a new policy on school meal debts and revisions to bylaws governing board organization and public participation. A first reading will be presented on proposed revisions to the harassment and discrimination policy and a new policy on transgender students.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman and appointment of Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent
- Final action on new School Board Policy P 4-50 - School Meal Debts
- Final action on revisions to Bylaws B 2-10, B 2-27, B 2-11, B 2-20, and B 2-32
- First reading of revisions to Policy P 9-23 - Harassment and Discrimination and new Policy P 9-23.2 - Transgender Students
- Approval of bids and personnel report
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is holding its regular meeting on June 28, 2021. The board will vote on consent agenda items including federal grant applications, a resolution for leasing school buses, and a personnel report, as well as second readings of proposed bylaw revisions. The meeting also includes a closed session, public hearing, and informational updates on finances and construction.
- Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting
- Approval of bids and contracts summarized by the Purchasing Department
- Approval of applications for Title I, II, III, and IV federal grants for 2021-2022
- Resolution for lease purchase of school buses
- Second reading of revisions to multiple School Board bylaws (B 2-10, B 2-27, B 2-11, B 2-20, B 2-32)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will take final action on the proposed FY 2021-2022 operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, including approval of salary scales, fee schedules, and the recommended use of the FY 2020-2021 reversion. The board will also discuss information items such as the monthly financial report, recommended health insurance premiums, and proposed revisions to policy on citizens' advisory committees. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bids, a state technology resolution, and a personnel report.
- Final approval of FY 2021-2022 budgets and salary scales
- Approval of fee schedules for 2021-2022 school year
- Recommended FY 2021-2022 health insurance premiums (information)
- Proposed revisions to Policy 5-18 on Citizens' Advisory Committees (first reading)
- Consent agenda includes bids, state technology resolution, personnel report
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, consent agenda items, and several action items. Key decisions include approving two revisions to the 2021-2022 school calendar and authorizing attendance at the VSBA School Law Conference. The board will also hear presentations from Indian River High School and receive strategic updates.
- Approve revisions to 2021-2022 school calendar: eliminate Virtual Student Learning Day on May 3, 2022, and move elementary early release to May 4, 2022
- Authorize attendance at VSBA School Law Conference (virtual, June 4, 2021) with registration cost
- Consent agenda includes approval of April 19, 2021 minutes, bids summary, deed of dedication for sign easement at Jolliff Landing, and personnel report
- Information item: presentation on Indian River High School's 2020-2021 school year
- Additional resources include FY 2021-2022 proposed city operating budget and impact statement for Marie's Landing
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving part-time pay rate increases to comply with Virginia's minimum wage mandate, adopting the Career and Technical Education Plan, and accepting land deeds and easements for Great Bridge Primary School. The board will also hear presentations from two schools, review the monthly financial report, and discuss the 2021-2022 budget.
- Part-time rate adjustments to meet state minimum wage ($9.50/hr May 1, 2021; $11/hr Jan 1, 2022)
- Approval of Special Education Annual Plan and Report and SEAC committee membership
- Deed of gift for 2 acres at Great Bridge Primary School; easements for right of way, drainage, stormwater
- Amendment to Joint Transportation Maintenance Facility Agreement (3316 South Military Highway and Butler Street)
- Resolution recognizing April 2021 as Month of the Military Child
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine items like roll call and agenda adoption, then moving to a closed meeting. In open session, the board will take action on consent agenda items including approval of minutes, revisions to Policy P 4-16 (Special Funds), bids, and a personnel report. The board will also receive informational updates on finances, special education, equity, and strategic initiatives, and will hear from citizens.
- Approval of minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting
- Final action on revisions to Policy P 4-16 (Special Funds)
- Bids summary and recap (RFP, bid, contract items)
- Personnel report from Division of Human Resources
- Special Education Annual Plan and Report for 2020-2021 (no action, approval requested April 19)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical, and Special Funds Budget for 2021-2022, followed by an action vote. The board will also consider creating an Athletic Fund, using FY 19/20 school reversion and city revenue sharing funds, and adopting the budget. Other items include consent agenda approvals, policy revisions, and updates on school reopening.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical, and Special Funds Budget, 2021-2022
- Action on creating Athletic Fund and using FY 19/20 School Reversion and City Revenue Sharing Formula True-Up
- Adoption of School Board's Proposed Operating, Categorical, and Special Funds Budget, 2021-2022
- Proposed revisions to School Board Policy P 4-16 - Special Funds (adds Cell Tower Fund and Athletic Fund)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and bid/RFP summary
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets for 2021-2022, followed by a work session on the same topic. The board will also consider adopting the 2021-2022 school calendar, approve K-8 science textbooks, and act on a utility easement for Chittum Elementary School. Several informational updates are scheduled, including the Empower 2025 strategic plan, fall sports, and a monthly financial report.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets, 2021-2022
- Action on 2021-2022 Proposed School Calendar
- K-8 Science Textbook Adoption
- Utility Easement for water meter at E. W. Chittum Elementary School
- Bid approval for a sole source item
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board will meet on February 8, 2021, to receive presentations on the Superintendent's proposed 2021-2022 operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, as well as the 2019-2020 school activity funds audit and audited financial report. The board will also hear an update on the science K-8 textbook adoption process, with action on recommendations scheduled for February 22. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a bid, and a closed meeting, along with recognitions and citizen comments.
- Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets, 2021-2022
- 2019-2020 School Activity Funds audit overview
- 2019-2020 Chesapeake Public Schools Audited Financial Report
- Science K-8 textbook adoption update; board action requested Feb 22, 2021
- Consent agenda includes approval of Jan 25, 2021 minutes and a bid
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is meeting on January 25, 2021, to handle routine business including a closed meeting, consent agenda items, and informational updates. Key discussions include a CARES funding update, the December 2020 financial report, a proposed 2021-2022 school calendar, and a responsive return-to-school update. The board will also consider a bid, an easement for the Deep Creek Bridge replacement, and a personnel report.
- Bid approval under consent agenda
- Easement to Army Corps of Engineers for Deep Creek Bridge replacement at 140 George Washington Highway North
- CARES funding update
- Proposed 2021-2022 school calendar with survey
- December 2020 interim financial report
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, consent agenda, and information items. Key actions include approving the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted and bids. The board will also receive updates on the Governor's budget, a $2.4 million GO Virginia computer science grant, and the Responsive Return to School Plan.
- Approval of the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted 2020-2025
- Bids summary and recap from the Department of Purchasing
- GO Virginia grant of $2.4 million for computer science pipeline
- Governor's Budget update
- Impact statements for Branford Square at Greenbrier, Elbow Estates, and Cobblestone Cay