Chesapeake Public Schools public meetings in 2020
17 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold a public hearing and work session regarding the Superintendent's proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2031. The meeting also includes discussions on electric bus agreements with Dominion Energy and updates on employee compensation.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2021-2031
- Final action on School Board Policy P 9-56 regarding Physical Restraint and Seclusion
- Dominion Energy easement for electric bus charging station at the Transportation Facility
- Dominion Energy easement for power feed at E. W. Chittum Elementary School
- Review of proposed resolutions and participation agreements for electric buses
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board held a virtual emergency meeting to review recent COVID-19 metrics and data. The board also discussed any necessary responses or actions related to this information.
- Review of recent COVID metrics and data
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2031, and to consider several policy changes and administrative items. The board will also take action on school calendar revisions and conference attendance, and receive updates on enrollment and construction.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2021-2031
- Second reading and final action on revisions to Policy P 9-24 (Student Wellness)
- Second reading and final action on new Policy P 9-23.1 (Title IX compliance)
- First reading of new Policy P 9-56 (Physical Restraint and Seclusion)
- Action on 2020-2021 school calendar revisions
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is requesting City Council approval to access a $7,181,755 Coronavirus Relief Fund grant and to reduce local revenue projections for school meals by $4,321,370. The board will also take final action on policy revisions regarding objectives and present the Superintendent's proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2031.
- Request for City Council appropriation authority for $7,181,755 Coronavirus Relief Fund grant
- Recommendation to reduce School Nutrition Services local revenue by $4,321,370
- Final action on Policy P 6-1 Objectives
- First reading of new Policy P 9-23.1 on Title IX compliance
- Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, 2021-2031
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session, consent agenda items, and informational updates. Key items include approval of minutes, bids, a personnel report, and a financial report with a recommendation on the FY 2019/2020 reversion. The board will also receive updates on the responsive return to school and proposed legislative agenda items.
- Approval of minutes from September 14, 2020 meeting
- Bids summary from Department of Purchasing
- Personnel report from Division of Human Resources
- Monthly financial reports including FY 2019/2020 unaudited report and July/August 2020 interim reports
- Proposed revisions to School Board Policy P 6-1 (Objectives) - first reading
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bids, a Dominion Energy easement at Grassfield High School, and a personnel report. The board will also receive an update on the Responsive Return to School plan and consider registration for the virtual VSBA Annual Convention.
- Approval of minutes from August 31, 2020 meeting
- Action on bids and contracts (summary attached)
- Easement agreement for Dominion Energy at Grassfield High School
- Personnel report from Human Resources
- Update on Responsive Return to School plan
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board is meeting to handle routine business including a closed session, consent agenda items (minutes, bids, personnel report), and an action item to modify the FY 20/21 fee schedule. The board will also receive information updates on the Responsive Return to School plan, fall meal distribution, and additional resources like out-of-zone guidelines and a construction update.
- Action: Modification to Regulation 4-8 Fees Section E for 2020-2021
- Information: Responsive Return to School Update (RRP Update - 8.31 FINAL.pdf)
- Information: Fall 2020 Meal Distribution presentation by Larry Wade
- Consent: Approval of minutes from August 10, 2020 meeting
- Information: Impact Statement PLN-REZ-2019-024 for Patriot's Ridge
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will meet to handle routine business, including a closed session, consent agenda, and citizen comments. The board will take final action on proposed revisions to student transportation and community use of schools policies. It will also receive updates on the responsive return to school plan and consider appointments to regional bodies.
- Final action on revisions to student transportation policy P 4-41
- Final action on revisions to community use of schools policy P 5-25
- Approval of bids and contracts as listed in the consent agenda
- Approval of easements for Dominion Energy at Deep Creek Middle School
- Appointment of board representatives to regional and state bodies
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will consider a responsive return-to-school plan and proposed revisions to student transportation policies and regulations, as well as a policy on community use of schools. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval, bids, and personnel reports, and will hold a closed meeting.
- Action on Responsive Return to School plan
- First reading of Policy P 4-41 (Student Transportation) revisions
- First reading of Regulation R 4-41 (Student Transportation) revisions
- First reading of Policy P 5-25 (Community Use of Schools) revisions
- Consent agenda: approval of July 6, 2020 minutes, bids, personnel report
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its July 6, 2020 meeting, which includes a closed session, reorganization (electing a chairman and vice chairman, appointing a clerk and deputy clerk), and establishing the 2020-2021 meeting schedule. The board will also hear an updated Responsive Return-to-School presentation and consider temporary eligibility adjustments for athletics. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, personnel report, and several easements for school projects.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman; appointment of Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Agent, and Deputy Agent
- Establishment of 2020-2021 School Board meeting schedule
- Easements for Deep Creek Middle School (water meter, drainage on Deal Drive), Great Bridge High School (stormwater), Greenbrier Primary School (water meter), Western Branch Primary School (stormwater)
- Temporary eligibility adjustments for athletics (information)
- Responsive Return-to-School presentation update
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, recognitions, and public comment. The board will vote on consent agenda items such as approving minutes, bids, federal grant applications, and a personnel report, plus a second reading of policy P 9-12 on registration. They will also take final action on policy P 9-10 on admission requirements and receive updates on finances, salary study, construction, and summer school.
- Resolution honoring School Board Member C. Jeff Bunn
- Resolution honoring Dr. Anita B. James on retirement after 37 years with Chesapeake Public Schools
- Approval of federal grant applications (Title I, II, III, IV) for 2020-2021
- Second reading and final action on policy P 9-12 (Registration, Placement, Transfers) and P 9-10 (Admission Requirements)
- Summer school 2020 moved to mostly virtual instruction due to COVID-19
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, public hearing, and consent agenda. The main action is final approval of the FY 2020-2021 operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, along with salary scales and fee schedules, plus a recommendation for the FY 2019-2020 reversion. The board will also receive information on the monthly financial report, health insurance premiums for FY 20/21, and updates on enrollment and construction.
- Final action on FY 2020-2021 budgets, salary scales, and fee schedules
- Recommended FY 20/21 health insurance premiums update
- Monthly financial report and recommended end-of-year transfers
- Approval of minutes, bids, and personnel report on consent agenda
- Impact statement for Oleander Ave Townhomes rezoning
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to take final action on several new policies, approve bids and personnel reports, and discuss the 2020-2021 budget amid economic changes from the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also consider a resolution to suspend certain policies due to the pandemic and approve an application for Camelot Elementary School to be a National Blue Ribbon School. The meeting includes a closed session and routine items like minutes and recognitions.
- Final approval of new policies P 4-34 (Educational Facilities Specifications), P 4-35 (Construction Planning), and P 4-36 (Electronic Room Partitions)
- 2020-2021 budget update and discussion of economic impacts from Governor's Emergency Orders 53 and 55
- Resolution to suspend School Board policies due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Approval of 2020 National Blue Ribbon School application for Camelot Elementary School
- Special Education Annual Plan and Report for 2020-2021 presented for review
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 2020-2021, followed by a work session and possible action. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a bid, K-12 social studies textbook adoption, and a resolution for modular classrooms. Several new policies and bylaw revisions are scheduled for first reading.
- Public hearing and action on 2020-2021 proposed budgets
- K-12 social studies textbook adoption (Five Ponds, Cengage, Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt, McGraw-Hill)
- Resolution for acquisition of modular/portable classrooms
- First reading of new policies P 4-34, P 4-35, P 4-36 and regulation R 4-36
- Stop Arm Camera project contract approval
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools School Board will hear the superintendent's proposed 2020-21 operating, categorical, and special funds budgets, receive updates on the Empower 2025 strategic plan and stop-arm bus cameras, and consider first readings of numerous new or revised policies on school safety, substance abuse, and law enforcement relations. The agenda also includes recognitions, a closed meeting, and consent items such as bids and policy revisions.
- Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Operating, Categorical and Special Funds Budgets, 2020-2021
- First reading of new School Board Policy P 3-7 on School Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan
- First reading of new School Board Policy P 5-32 on School Resource Officer
- First reading of new School Board Policy P 9-45.1 on Naloxone
- Second reading and final action on revisions to School Board Policy P 4-49 (School Meal Program), P 6-3 (School Calendar), and P 8-3 (Nepotism)
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake Public Schools Board will vote on the 2020-2021 school calendar, choosing between two options previously surveyed. The board also seeks approval to appropriate $3,733,000 in excess city revenue for equipment and facility enhancements. Additionally, the board will request a $2.5 million increase to the Cell Tower fund to cover stop-arm camera operations.
- Action requested on the 2020-2021 school calendar, selecting between Option 1 and Option 2.
- Appropriation of $3,733,000 in 'Actual over Budget' funds to the Building Fund for equipment and safety upgrades.
- Request to City Council for a $2.5 million increase to the Cell Tower fund for stop-arm camera vendor payments.
- First reading of proposed revisions to School Board Policy P 4-49 (School Meal Program) and P 6-3 (School Calendar).
- First reading of proposed revisions to School Board Policy P 8-3 (Nepotism: Employment of Relatives).
Imported Meetings 2011-2026
The Chesapeake School Board is meeting to handle routine business including a closed session, consent agenda items, and informational updates. Key items include approval of bids, a Dominion Energy easement at Oscar Smith High School, a Governor's budget update, and several impact statements for proposed developments. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.
- Approval of bids and contracts (Bids 011320.pdf)
- Dominion Energy underground easement at Oscar Smith High School
- Governor's budget update
- Impact statements for Fernwood Chase, Berkshire Greene, Ashburn Property, The Villas at Holly Cove, Stoney Creek at Hickory Highlands, and Davis Property Rezoning
- School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program memo