Chesapeake Public Schools public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and then take final action on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2034. The board will also consider approving participation in a class action lawsuit related to social media damages, and will review proposed policy revisions and the 2024-2025 school calendar. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate, student, personnel, and legal matters.
- Public hearing and action on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2024-2034
- Action on representation agreement for social media litigation class action
- First reading of policy revisions aligned with VDOE Model Policies on privacy, dignity, and respect for all students
- Proposed 2024-2025 school calendar presented for input
- Impact statements for zoning reclassifications: Ashburn Meadows (105 acres, 138 students), Dominion and Scenic Mixed Use (15.2 acres, 79 students), Joseph's Meadow (5.5 acres, 11 students)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2034, and will also hear presentations on WHRO educational services and the 2022-2023 School Activity Funds Audit. The board will consider a memorial resolution for a former employee, approve consent agenda items including bids and personnel reports, and discuss an enrollment shortfall of 460 students versus budget. A closed session is scheduled for student, personnel, and legal matters.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2024-2034
- Memorial resolution honoring Mrs. Christie Kramer Bradshaw, 23-year employee
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, bids, supplemental allowances, personnel report
- Presentation on 2022-2023 School Activity Funds Audit by FORVIS, LLP
- Impact statement for zoning reclassification at 2222 Elizabeth Harbor Drive (approx. 4 acres, est. 6 students)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The board will consider consent agenda items including minutes, bids, and a personnel report, and will hear an initial presentation on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2034. They will also review the September financial report, discuss school support efforts, and consider increases to supplemental allowances. An appropriation request will be presented for approval.
- Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2024-2034 (initial presentation)
- Supplemental allowances increases for educational and non-educational staff
- September 2023 Interim Financial Report
- Board Appropriation Request (approval requested)
- Bids and contracts summary (consent agenda)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The board will consider action on the 2024 legislative agenda, approve consent items including bids and personnel reports, and receive an update on enrollment and state revenues. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, recognitions, and citizen comments.
- Action on 2024 Legislative Agenda (proposed legislative items)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Sept 21 and Sept 25, 2023 meetings
- Consent agenda: bids summary and recap from Department of Purchasing
- Consent agenda: religious exemption from compulsory attendance (VA Code §22.1-254)
- Information: enrollment and state revenue update (Budget Update October 9, 2023.pdf)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2023, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. to consult with legal counsel, followed by the open meeting at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider consent agenda items including bids, bylaw revisions, and personnel reports, and will receive information on financial reports, legislative agenda items, accreditation results, student conduct, and transportation. A public hearing for citizens is scheduled, and the board will also recognize VHSL spring champions.
- Closed session at 5:00 p.m. for legal consultation
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bids, bylaw revision B 2-34, religious exemption, and personnel report
- Information: monthly financial reports for June, July, August 2023; request to increase transfer authorization
- Information: 2023-2024 accreditation results and upcoming state accreditation changes
- Impact statement for Gray Farm rezoning (PLN-REZ-2022-011) at 5116 Charlton Drive, estimated 15 students
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is holding a planning meeting to discuss several topics, including health insurance, a compensation study, the Capital Improvement Plan, and strategic planning. The agenda also includes required ethics training and a workshop notice. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of health insurance options
- Overview of 2023-2024 compensation study
- Capital Improvement Plan review
- Strategic planning discussion
- Conflict of Interest Act (COIA) training information
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, starting with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. for personnel, real estate, and legal matters, then reconvening publicly at 6:00 p.m. The board will recognize eight schools for Virginia Board of Education 2023 Exemplar Awards, hear citizens, and act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, bids, an easement, and multiple policy and bylaw revisions. An update on the state budget will be provided as an information item.
- Recognition of 8 schools for 2023 Exemplar Awards (Hickory High, Camelot Elementary, Greenbrier Intermediate, Greenbrier Primary, Rena B. Wright Primary, Truitt Intermediate, Western Branch Intermediate, Western Branch Primary)
- Approval of bids and contracts (summary attached)
- Temporary construction easement for Mount Pleasant Road improvements at Butts Road Primary School
- Second and final approval of Bylaw B 2-02 revisions (Powers and Duties of the Board)
- Second reading and first approval of Bylaw B 2-34 revisions (School Board Member In-Service Activities)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, bids, bylaw revisions, and final action on multiple policy revisions. They will also receive a readiness report for the upcoming school year and hear citizen comments.
- First approval of revisions to Bylaw B 2-02 (Powers and Duties of the Board)
- Final action on revisions to 16 policies, including P 4-49 (School Meal Program) and P 9-21 (Suspension and Expulsion)
- Approval of bids and sole source contracts as summarized by Purchasing
- Personnel report from Human Resources
- Readiness report for the 23-24 school year
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m., with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. for personnel and legal matters. The board will consider consent agenda items including bids and personnel reports, receive information on a summer school update and a new safety initiative placing sheriff's deputies in elementary schools, and discuss proposed policy revisions. Action items include approving attendance at the VSBA convention and discussing revisions to Policy P 5-25 on community use of school facilities.
- Closed session for personnel and legal consultation
- Approval of administrative appointments discussed in closed session
- Information on safety initiative: Sheriff's Deputies Serving Elementary Schools for 23-24
- First reading of proposed revisions to multiple school board policies
- Action on proposed revisions to Policy P 5-25 - Use of School Facilities
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on June 26, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The board will take action on consent agenda items including federal grant applications, a naloxone policy revision, and administrative appointments. They will also hear a presentation on the ID Badge Program Expansion and receive the May 2023 financial report.
- Final action on revisions to Policy P 9-45.1 (Naloxone)
- Approval of Title I, II, III, IV federal grant applications
- Approval of administrative appointments from closed session
- Memorial resolution for Mrs. Karen Phelps Jones
- Presentation on ID Badge Program Expansion
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, starting with a closed session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss contractual, personnel, and legal matters. The open meeting at 6:00 p.m. includes action on consent agenda items such as bids, a state technology resolution, and final approval of revisions to policies on internet use and personal communication devices. The board will also hear information on ESSER III survey results, federal grant applications, and an update on the Empower 2025 strategic plan.
- Closed session at 4:30 p.m. for contractual, personnel, and legal matters
- Approval of administrative appointments from closed session
- Final action on revisions to Policy P 6-36 (internet use) and P 9-20.1 (personal communication devices)
- State Technology Resolution for Spring 2023 bond proceeds reimbursement
- Presentation of ESSER III survey results and federal grant applications (Title I-IV)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is holding its regular meeting on March 27, 2023, with a closed session at 3 p.m. and open meeting at 6 p.m. The board will review the February 2023 financial report, the 2023-2024 Special Education Annual Plan, and the Career Technical Education (CTE) plan, with approvals for the latter two scheduled for the April 27 meeting. Action items include a resolution recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child and approval of consent agenda items like minutes, bids, and personnel report.
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
- Bids summary from Department of Purchasing
- Religious exemption from compulsory attendance
- Personnel report from Division of Human Resources
- Resolution to commemorate April 2023 as Month of the Military Child
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and take action on the Superintendent's proposed 2023-2024 operating, categorical, and special funds budget. The board will also vote on a resolution related to Virginia opioid settlements and consider consent agenda items including bids, personnel report, and meeting calendar revisions. An update on ESSER III funds and proposed bylaw revisions for public participation will be presented.
- Public hearing and action on 2023-2024 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budget
- Resolution - Virginia Opioid Settlements
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, bids, personnel report, and revised 2022-2023 meeting calendar
- ESSER III funds update
- First reading of proposed revisions to School Board Bylaws 2-32 on public participation
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 2023-2024, followed by a work session on the budget. The board will also consider revisions to Policy 5-25 on community use of school facilities, with two options presented. Other items include recognitions, a consent agenda with a bid and personnel report, and information on summer school and a middle school schedule pilot.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets
- Proposed revisions to Policy 5-25 - Use of School Facilities - Community Use of Schools (two options)
- Consent agenda includes a bid and personnel report
- Information on 2023 summer school dates and sites (starting June 26, 2023)
- Pilot of modified block schedule at Hickory, Oscar Smith, and Western Branch Middle Schools
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to participate in a $11.5 million Virginia Public School Authority bond sale for building replacements, additions, and roof/HVAC replacements. The board will also hear a presentation on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and the 2021-2022 audited financial report, and vote on the 2023-2024 school calendar. The meeting includes a closed session and recognition of school board members and staff.
- Resolution to participate in May 2023 VPSA bond sale for $11,500,000, with $8.5M for 20-year debt (building replacements/additions) and $3M for 10-year debt (roof/HVAC replacements)
- Presentation of the 2023-2024 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budget
- Presentation of the 2021-2022 Audited Financial Report by Cherry Bekaert CPA
- Proposed revisions to School Board Policy P 5-25 - Use of School Facilities - Community Use of Schools (first reading)
- Approval of the 2023-2024 proposed school calendar
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, starting with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. and open meeting at 6:00 p.m. The board will reorganize by electing a chairman and vice chairman, appointing a clerk, deputy clerk, agent, and deputy agent, and approving board representatives to various bodies. They will also consider consent agenda items including minutes and bids, receive a Governor's budget update, and discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2033.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Appointment of Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
- Approval of bids (sole source and contract items)
- Governor's Budget Update presentation