Chesapeake Public Schools public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2035. The board will also consider a proposed plan to redraw attendance zones for Crestwood Elementary and B.M. Williams Elementary as both schools convert to K-5 buildings. Other action items include expanding a master's degree supplement to all contracted staff and approving a restructure of School Nutrition Services.
- Public hearing and final action on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2025-2035
- Proposed new attendance zones for Crestwood Elementary and B.M. Williams Elementary (both converting to K-5)
- Master's degree supplement expansion to all contracted staff, effective January 2025
- Resolution honoring outgoing School Board Member Samuel L. Boone, Jr.
- Resolution honoring outgoing School Board Member Thomas L. Mercer, Sr.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will conduct a public hearing and work session regarding the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2035. The board will also consider administrative appointments and review several departmental updates.
- Public hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2025-2035
- Approval of administrative appointments discussed in closed session
- Presentation of the 2023-2024 School Activity Funds Audit by Forvis Mazars
- Implementation of UKG Human Capital Management system for HR and payroll
- Review of the Department of School Nutrition Services restructuring plan
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024, at 1421 Kristina Way. Final action is requested on the 2025-2026 school calendar after survey results. The board will also receive initial presentations on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2035 and the design of the new Culpepper Landing Elementary School. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Final action on the 2025-2026 school calendar with four draft options (pre- and post-Labor Day, condensed and lengthened)
- Initial presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2025-2035
- Presentation by RRMM Architects on the design of the new Culpepper Landing Elementary School
- Approval of a bid contract (details in attached Bid 10.21.24.pdf)
- Interim financial report for September 2024
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, at 1421 Kristina Way. The board will discuss proposed 2025-2026 school calendar options and hear a presentation on recruiting and retaining quality educators. A closed session is scheduled to discuss student and personnel matters.
- Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar options presented for discussion; a survey will be posted for public input.
- Presentation on innovative solutions for recruiting and retaining quality educators by HR director Michael Bailey.
- Consent agenda includes approval of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes, religious exemption requests, and a personnel report.
- Closed session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss student and personnel matters, followed by action on administrative appointments.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, at 1421 Kristina Way. Key actions include voting on the proposed 2025 Legislative Agenda, approving consent items (minutes, bids, personnel report), and discussing monthly financial reports and a new state accreditation system. A closed session for personnel matters precedes the open meeting.
- Action on 2025 Legislative Agenda (proposed legislative items for Board review)
- Approval of bids and personnel report via consent agenda
- Monthly financial reports for FY2023/2024 (unaudited) and July/August 2024 (interim), with a request to increase transfer authorization
- Presentation on Virginia's new Accreditation/Accountability system effective 2025-2026
- Recognition of VHSL 2023-2024 Spring Chesapeake Champions
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting including a closed session for personnel matters. The board will discuss the proposed 2025 legislative agenda and receive an update on the Modern Classroom Project implemented in three middle schools. Action items include approval of minutes, bids, personnel transactions, and a religious exemption request.
- Closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters
- Economic Development Office donated $13,091 for J.A. Cotton Career Scholar Award
- Discussion of 2025 Legislative Agenda (action vote set for Sept. 23)
- Update on Modern Classroom Project at three middle schools
- Approval of administrative appointment from closed session
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will meet to review school readiness for the 2024-2025 school year and consider several consent agenda items. Discussion includes proposed revisions to attendance and promotion-retention policies.
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 9-13 (Attendance)
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 9-27 (Progress and Achievement - Promotion-Retention)
- Review of the 2024-2025 school year readiness report
- Approval of August 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Review of bids, contracts, and sole source items
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a planning meeting to discuss health insurance plans, an administrative facilities master plan, funding for capital improvements and the revenue sharing formula, support for schools, and various board matters including the Chesapeake Virtual Academy and the Chesapeake Career Center. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Health insurance plan information will be provided
- Administrative Facilities Master Plan overview to be discussed
- Funding for capital improvements and revenue sharing formula to be discussed
- Update on support for schools for the upcoming school year
- Board matters: leveraging Chesapeake Virtual Academy and Chesapeake Career Center, use of surveys, teacher and student resources, steps to resolving an issue
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will vote on an emergency cooperative procurement to repair HVAC systems at Greenbrier Intermediate School, totaling $493,141.51. The board will also consider final approval of bylaw revisions on meeting procedures and remote participation, as well as second reading and final action on multiple policy revisions. A presentation on 2024-2025 accreditation results and upcoming changes to the state accreditation system is scheduled.
- Emergency cooperative procurement for HVAC repairs at Greenbrier Intermediate School: $351,820 for equipment from Damuth Trane Company and $141,321.51 for labor from Four C Construction, Inc.
- Final approval of revisions to Bylaw 2-30 (Meetings - Quorum, Order of Business and Rules) and Bylaw 2-33 (Remote Participation at Meetings).
- Second reading and final action on revisions to nine school board policies, including P 8-14 (Probation, Suspension and Dismissal) and P 8-52 (Sick Leave).
- Presentation of 2024-2025 Standards of Learning assessment results and accreditation status.
- Approval of a memorial resolution honoring Ms. Mary Kendall Smith.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will meet on July 8, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including emergency water damage repairs at Indian River Middle School ($810,494) and Western Branch Middle School ($674,645), plus a resolution to investigate a Region II Recovery School. The board will also take final action on multiple policy revisions and a new literacy plan policy, and hold a closed session for personnel, student, and legal matters.
- Emergency repairs at Indian River Middle School ($810,494) and Western Branch Middle School ($674,645) with A. R. Chesson
- Resolution to investigate a Region II Recovery School
- Final approval of new Literacy Plan policy (P 6-09) and revisions to 15+ policies
- First approval of bylaw revisions on meeting quorum and remote participation
- Resolution for lease purchase of printing equipment
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, starting with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. for personnel matters. The board will vote on administrative appointments, a memorial resolution, consent agenda items including federal grant applications and the Virginia Literacy Act plan, and will hear presentations on proposed policy revisions and a Regional Recovery School.
- Approval of administrative appointments discussed in closed session
- Memorial resolution honoring Mr. John W. Wecht, III
- Approval of federal grant applications for Title I, II, III, IV (ESEA)
- Approval of Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) plan
- First reading of proposed revisions to school board bylaws, policies, and regulations
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. for personnel, student, and legal matters. In open session, the board will take final action on the 2024-2025 operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, the pay and classification plan, and fee schedules. The board will also hear information on the Virginia Literacy Act plan, federal grant applications, and proposed revisions to the student conduct regulation on personal communication devices, with approvals expected at the June 24 meeting.
- Final approval of 2024-2025 budgets, pay and classification plan, and fee schedules
- Information on Virginia Literacy Act Division Literacy Plan (approval June 24)
- Information on federal grant applications (Title I, II, III, IV) for 2024-2025
- Proposed revisions to Regulation R 9-20.1 on student personal communication devices
- Impact statements for Kingsborough Square (7.7 acres, 66 students) and Scenic Heights (132 acres, 253 students) rezonings
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters. The board will consider consent agenda items including policy revisions on substance abuse and student transportation, utility easements for Crestwood Elementary School, and a personnel report. Information items include the FY2024-2025 proposed budget, salary scales, fee schedule, and 2025 health insurance premiums. The board will also recognize students and hear citizen comments.
- Approval of administrative appointments from closed session
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 9-22 (Substance Abuse, CBD Oil/THC-A) and P 4-41 (Student Transportation) - second reading
- Utility easements for Crestwood Elementary School (Dominion Energy right-of-way and public utilities deed)
- FY2024-2025 proposed operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, salary scales, and fee schedule
- Recommended FY2025 health insurance premiums
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board meets May 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Administration Building Multipurpose Room, with a closed session at 3:30 p.m. for personnel, real estate, and safety matters. The board will take action on administrative appointments, consent agenda items including bids and personnel reports, and hear first readings on proposed policy revisions regarding substance abuse/CBD oil and student transportation. The agenda also includes recognitions, a citizens hearing, and an update on Canvas implementation.
- Closed session at 3:30 p.m. for personnel, real estate, and safety matters
- Action on administrative appointments from closed session
- First reading of Policy P 9-22 revisions on substance abuse, CBD oil, THC-A
- First reading of Policy P 4-41 revisions on student transportation
- Impact statement for rezoning of 11.6 acres at 900 Battlefield Boulevard North, estimated 71 new students
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m., preceded by a closed session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss student, personnel, and real estate matters. The board will take action on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan, the Special Education Annual Plan, and administrative appointments, and will also hear a monthly financial report and recognize VHSL winter champions.
- Approval of Career Technical Education (CTE) local plan for 2024-2025
- Approval of Local Special Education Annual Plan / Part B Flow-Through Application 2024-2025
- Approval of administrative appointments discussed in closed session
- Recognition of 40 VHSL 2023-2024 Winter Chesapeake Champions
- Review of March 2024 interim financial report
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is holding a planning meeting to discuss several informational items, including an update on the Empower 2025 Strategic Plan, the state budget for FY 2024-25, current capital improvement projects, and information from the Office of Student Conduct and Support. The board will also review a draft of the 2024-25 meeting schedule and hear board member comments.
- Update on Empower 2025 Strategic Plan
- State budget update for FY 2024-25
- Overview of capital improvement projects
- Information from Office of Student Conduct and Support
- Draft 2024-25 School Board meeting schedule
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss student, personnel, and real estate matters. The open meeting includes action items such as approving administrative appointments, a resolution for the Month of the Military Child, and a consent agenda with bids and personnel reports. The board will also receive information on the February 2024 financial report, summer school plans, and the Special Education Annual Plan, with no action on the latter until April 15.
- Approval of administrative appointments from closed session
- Resolution recognizing April 2024 as Month of the Military Child
- Consent agenda includes bids and personnel report
- February 2024 interim financial report presented
- Summer school 2024 dates and sites presented
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical, and Special Funds Budgets, followed by a work session and action on the budget. The board will also discuss a unified pay scale and consider consent agenda items including bids, personnel, and a religious exemption request. A closed session is scheduled for student, real estate, personnel, and legal matters.
- Public hearing and action on 2024-2025 Superintendent's Proposed Budgets
- Presentation on plans for a unified pay scale
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bids, personnel report, and religious exemption
- Impact statement for Lake Thrasher Landing rezoning (363 acres, estimated 457 students)
- Closed session for student, real estate, personnel, and legal matters
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 budgets for 2024-2025. The board will also consider a personnel appointment, a memorial resolution, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss student and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets
- Approval of administrative appointment discussed in closed session
- Memorial resolution honoring Mr. Brian Allen Boerboom
- Recognition of 13 Fall Chesapeake Champions (VHSL 2023-2024)
- Approval of bids and personnel report (consent agenda)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, starting with a closed session on personnel matters. The board will consider a resolution to use Construction Management at Risk for school projects, including a new elementary school in the Culpepper Landing subdivision, and will hear a presentation on the 2024-2025 proposed budgets. The agenda also includes consent items such as bid approvals, personnel reports, and policy revisions, as well as recognitions and a public comment period.
- Resolution to authorize Construction Management at Risk for school projects
- Justification for Construction Management at Risk for new elementary school in Culpepper Landing subdivision
- 2024-2025 Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets presentation
- Proposed revisions to School Board Policy 9-24 on Student Conduct - Student Wellness (second reading and final action)
- Proposed policy revisions aligned with VDOE Model Policies on Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 29, 2024, starting with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. for personnel, safety, and legal matters. The open meeting includes recognitions, a citizen hearing, consent agenda items, and information updates on the audited financial report, budget, and compensation study. Action items include final approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar and an additional appropriation request for Crestwood Elementary School.
- Final action on 2024-2025 proposed school calendar after survey results
- Additional appropriation request for new Crestwood Elementary School
- First reading of policy revisions aligning with VDOE model policies on privacy, dignity, and respect
- Presentation of 2022-2023 audited financial statements by Cherry Bekaert, LLP
- Recognition of 2024 Teachers of the Year and Gilder Lehrman Award recipient
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board meets to reorganize by electing a chairman and vice chairman, appointing officers, and naming board representatives. The board will also take final action on the 2024-2025 school calendar, approve consent items including a policy revision on albuterol administration, and hear updates on the Governor's budget and ESSER III funds.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Appointment of Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent
- Final action on 2024-2025 school calendar with two options
- Proposed revisions to Policy P 9-57 on albuterol administration
- Update on Governor's Budget and ESSER III amendments