School Board of the City of Newport News Regular Business Meeting Agenda
The board meeting agenda focuses on organizational updates and operational reports. Key discussion topics include board recognitions for school division achievements, policy revisions and new policy proposals, and reports covering financial status, attendance, student membership, and ongoing construction projects. The agenda also incorporates action items such as personnel recommendations and budget transfers to support school division operations.
Jul 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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An Achievable Dream Middle & High School Organizational Meeting/Retreat
The board conducted an organizational meeting which included the election of a chairman and vice-chairman, the appointment of board clerks and agents, and the designation of a representative for the superintendent. Key consent items included a reimbursement resolution for VPSA funding, authorization for Impact Aid applications, and the approval of the school board meeting calendar for the upcoming year. Action items involved the review and approval of the student rights and responsibilities handbook and student fees. Additionally, the meeting featured discussions on the availability of policy manuals, the funding formula, an efficiency study, and the establishment of board norms and protocols.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
School Board of the City of Newport News Regular Session
The board meeting included recognition of student achievements and staff awards. Key action items approved were new and revised policies, federal funding applications, and personnel recommendations. Discussion topics included presentations on student fees for the upcoming school year, an overview of the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook revision process, and reports from the Superintendent regarding recent graduation ceremonies, summer food service programs, and summer operational hours.
Aug 19, 2025·Board meeting
Newport News School Board Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with the invocation and pledge to the flag, followed by the introduction of the new student representative, Kyla Leggette, who took her oath of commitment. The board also acknowledged the dedicated service of Mrs. Surles Lisa Surles-Law as school board chairman from July 1, 2022, to July 30, 2025. Highlights of recent school division achievements were presented, including the annual STEM Community Day partnership with Christopher Newport University, the receipt of the Best Communities for Music Education award for the eighth consecutive year, the success of the Newport News Education Foundation Golf Classic fundraiser, grant awards from the Newport News Master Gardeners Association supporting horticulture projects at various schools, and the Try Engineering Together mentoring program between Ship Building employees and fifth-grade students. Additionally, the Level Up mentoring program, which focuses on decision-making and social-emotional skills for select elementary students with support from the Newport News Police Department, was highlighted. During the public comment section, a coalition of citizens addressed the board regarding support for LGBTQI+ youth.
