Seth A. Black

The strategic plan for Hampton City Schools is designed to ensure academic excellence for every child, every day. It focuses on maximizing student learning, creating safe and nurturing environments, and attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional staff. Supporting these core areas are initiatives to enhance family and community engagement, maintain effective, efficient, and innovative support systems, and manage fiscal resources effectively and efficiently. The overarching vision is for Hampton City Schools to be the first choice for success for every student.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda for February 18, 2026. The Consent Agenda, which included Personnel Report #26-3, the minutes from the February 4, 2026 School Board Meeting, the certification of the Closed Session of February 4, 2026, and the VSBA Code of Conduct, was approved. Key reports included an update on the "One Community, One Transformation: Strategic Plan" presented by the Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Staff, and a "Partnering for Progress: VPCC Annual College Update" presentation.

The meeting convened in a closed session to deliberate on matters exempted from open meetings law, specifically concerning an employee grievance matter (number 2025-08) to discuss whether to uphold or overturn the recommendation, and to review and discuss the Superintendent's performance objectives as required by state code and contract. The session concluded with a certification affirming that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed.

The meeting began with the adoption of the agenda, including an amendment to add an item for action. Recognitions were presented for School Board Appreciation Month, the Virginia Council on Economic Education's 2025 Outstanding Economic Educator, the 2025 Virginia Music Educators Association Outstanding Administrator award, a National Blue Ribbon School Nominee, and National Board Certified Teachers. The Consent Agenda, which included Personnel Report #26-2 and the receipt of donations for February 2026, was approved. Superintendent and Staff Reports covered updates on Capital Improvements under the 'One Community, One Transformation' initiative and the Business Operations-Financial Report for November and December 2025. The primary item for action was the approval of the recommendation for employee grievance matter 2025-08. A public delegation session was held, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Significant portions of the meeting were dedicated to the Annual Organizational Meeting requirements, including the election of the Chairman (Dr. Richard M. Mason) and Vice Chairman (Stephanie J. Afonja). The Board also appointed the Clerk of the School Board (Elizabeth Penny) and the Deputy Clerk (Joy Charbonneau), and set the schedule for regular meetings for the ensuing year. Furthermore, Dr. John Caggiano was appointed as the Superintendent's designee, and Kellie Goral was appointed as the Freedom of Information (FOIA) Officer. The Consent Agenda, which included personnel reports, approval of previous minutes from December 3, 2025, and action on an expulsion case, was approved. Staff reports included a presentation on student achievement results and On Time Graduation Rates for the Class of 2025.