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The board voted unanimously to expel \"Student 1 with services as discussed,\" after Superintendent Dr. J. A. Cotton recommended expulsion. Vice Chair Kim Scott moved the motion and Elijah Colon seconded; the motion passed with all board members voting yes.

Separately, the board considered an appeal of the superintendent’s decision under school board policy 9-21 in the matter of Student 2. Board member Mike Lamonia (motion) moved to support the superintendent’s recommendation; the motion was seconded by Elijah Colon and carried with all members voting yes.

The board also approved multiple administrative appointments that had been presented following the closed session. The appointments approved by vote (motion by Kim Scott, seconded by Norman Poole) included: Christopher H. Vail from director of communications to director of innovation; Ronnell L. Brewer from assistant principal at Salem High to principal at Chesapeake Center for Student Success; Pedro J. Martinez from supervisor of data and reporting to administrator of planning; Sasha N. Buchanan from student engagement and resource counselor to assistant principal at Chesapeake Center for Student Success; Laura J. Labiak from instructional specialist at Indian River Middle to assistant principal at Oscar Smith High; Naomi Ramos Acosta from teacher at Grassfield High to assistant principal at Oscar Smith Middle; Terry A. Reed from teacher at Greenbrier Primary to assistant principal at Norfolk Highlands Primary; Kelly A. Zimborski from school testing coordinator (Suffolk Public Schools) to assistant principal at Rena B. Wright Primary. The board recorded the motion and voted with all members voting yes.

Superintendent Dr. Cotton also announced a slate of administrative specialist appointments for the 2025–26 school year that did not require board action; those announced included Robin Edwards Roberson, Jasmine T. Gunter, Brett H. Heberling, Amanda E. Smith, Sarah V. Parnell, Keisha R. Stevens, Ashley S. Woodley and Kirsten M. Walker. The superintendent characterized those hires as appointments that the administration would carry out without formal board approval.

The closed session itself was convened pursuant to the Code of Virginia, section 2.2-3711 subsections A(1) and A(2), for purposes described by the board: personnel matters including candidates for the vacant school board seat and administrative appointments, and student disciplinary matters. The board also voted in open session to confirm that the only items discussed during closed session were those cited in the motion to convene and those lawfully exempted from statutory meeting requirements.

Board action summary:
- Expulsion: Student 1 — motion carried unanimously; outcome: expulsion with services.
- Appeal: Student 2 — board supported superintendent recommendation; motion carried unanimously.
- Administrative appointments: multiple promotions/transfers — motion carried unanimously.
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Dina Otwell Clinton, supervisor of English Learner programs, and colleagues summarized four grants and how the division proposes to allocate funds if final allocations match the preliminary figures: Title I Part A (projected award approximately $7,200,000) to support schoolwide programs at 14 Title I schools, with spending planned for salary and benefits for roughly 75 staff positions (curriculum coordinators, instructional coaches, family support specialists, teacher assistants), instructional materials, field experiences, educational software, tutoring services, and expanded family engagement; Title II Part A (award just over $1,000,000) to fund educator recruitment, retention, professional learning, support for beginning teachers and mentors, coaches for job-embedded professional development, and incentives for National Board–certified teachers; Title III Part A (projected roughly $149,000) combined with a proposed $150,000 transfer from Title IV to support services for an estimated 1,950 English learners representing 74 languages, including translation services, professional development and summer supports; and Title IV Part A (projected approximately $550,000) to support well-rounded education, safe and healthy learning environments, and effective technology use, with proposed spending on PSAT registration, AP and dual-enrollment support, musical instruments (including recorders and grade-strings instruments), STEAM expansion and maker spaces, and portions to support MTSS and a mental-health student support program.

The presenters emphasized the figures are preliminary and subject to final allocations expected in August or September. Staff said applications were developed with input from staff, families, community members and participating private schools where applicable.

No board votes were taken; the item appeared on the information agenda so staff may return with final allocations and budgeted line items once federal awards are confirmed.","District staff presented the proposed uses and preliminary award estimates for federal grants under the Every Student Succeeds Act for the 2025–26 school year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6206215,"Chesapeake schools plan standardized elementary resource schedule to protect core instruction and expand music electives",391,3021000,3412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764690-327fd348c012853dec163295e0200553&start=3021&end=3412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764690-327fd348c012853dec163295e0200553/thumbnail_3021000.jpg","/articles/6206215/Virginia/Chesapeake-schools-plan-standardized-elementary-resource-schedule-to-protect-core-instruction-and-expand-music-electives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206215-f5e1aea1ee7a6d8885426d3204dce952/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916741&Signature=CKJiNCjPAhHJSxOS7VOfljOdkE-rZGdB7j6NJUyK-5D6O8pnXHHAg1bXiLwdjW43T8NhgiuXoBl9wISQXSaNrLy3ZVdcxYCdOdpqtnO1Jot~Jyu0ALXBR8SrSYnjs8Z6vfUsB6QnVYVd8ES7NcJEvSPH6aXVpQJ4-OLhMTrsjPZLeM9zsRjS1thRnkT3YUOCCGhsUK0fzAhvrO0ptOpC7LzYHyHpmtiern-1GlBbxiAWj4Y1q9kn2pE1sGreBfFBvu~Zv1Sddy7mvKugoASXF9fBf-AcGNI4~JcJC8e0BpppRHeVdkxuE4tXjvXGwMYSMfMnJ3XtK3wuTLf-Yl13yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesapeake Public Schools presented a plan to standardize elementary resource scheduling and expand access to grade strings and other music electives, with the stated goal of protecting core instructional time while broadening music opportunities.

Orian Burke, supervisor of music for Chesapeake Public Schools, told the board the division’s review found participation in grade strings is balanced across schools but that structural scheduling differences — resource blocks of 30 to 45 minutes at different schools — create inequities and force some schools to pull students from core instruction. \"Our revised focus is to create a consistent schedule that protects core instruction while still supporting robust music offerings,\" Burke said.

District staff proposed two main goals: build well-rounded elementary musicians and implement a standardized schedule of 40-minute resource blocks to ensure instructional equity. The plan is organized in two phases: align elementary resource schedules beginning in the 2025–26 school year and plan to launch enhanced grade-level musical electives (students choosing two of three: chorus, strings or band) in the 2026–27 school year. The division said the electives launch will have staffing and budgetary implications and require careful planning.

The proposal includes budgeting for additional instruments and intends to expand summer musical enrichment and instrument survey opportunities so students can gain basic skills before middle school. The supervisor also noted travel and scheduling challenges for teachers who teach strings at multiple schools and the difficulty of building master schedules while preserving core academic time.

No board votes were taken on the information item; the presentation concluded with the board having no questions at the time and the superintendent encouraged continued planning and communication with families.

Next steps: district staff said they are working with content supervisors and principals to implement aligned resource scheduling in 2025–26 and will finalize staffing and budget proposals for elective implementation in 2026–27.","Chesapeake Public Schools presented a plan to standardize elementary resource scheduling and expand access to grade strings and other music electives, with the stated goal of protecting core instructional time while broadening music opportunities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6206225,"Chesapeake school board appoints Daniel Staller to interim seat after 6-1 vote",413,427000,840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764690-327fd348c012853dec163295e0200553&start=427&end=840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764690-327fd348c012853dec163295e0200553/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6206225/Virginia/Chesapeake-school-board-appoints-Daniel-Staller-to-interim-seat-after-6-1-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206225-f7fdc7df8f34907694b17f53255fbd49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916741&Signature=OW0qT5MIaUAvQivMLO7IZmBNms1M0S72kXnYd3aGcLCZZPAM9yJsTi7VjJyG6cAuqzW4DaAXZmiYm4BByp4PWbSim-5MfBtSZqod~lVZ4ttuUuaF9xWD0oWBJjcdz5CHfayPdLE3O0lGzXpmsFKtPH1XPlMVM7xWki9HOETXeubSOEoivXoCqUGhr9MfxPyW2xneeLCx1ySQ8Ix8VUDpOk4jSmOyqToKhCjU09n~Zpp01xSPkw076BjbhSWIBoVC5He3QQbejMtdiFpdphnNuVu52zvtnNe5rdc8Gj5d2j57WFSYiFZlRRZYiGzFJ2PSSSpLsSWk3TeXzvJGyh2DIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vice Chair Kim Scott moved Tuesday to appoint Daniel Staller to fill the interim vacancy on the Chesapeake School Board effective upon the administration of the oath of office through Dec. 31, 2025; the board approved the nomination 6-1 with one abstention.

The nomination followed an interview process that the board said narrowed 44 applicants to six finalists. Vice Chair Kim Scott, who made the motion, said Staller \"satisfies numerous criteria\" and highlighted his experience as an active parent in Chesapeake Public Schools and his prior work as a sheriff’s deputy in juvenile domestic relations court. \"Daniel exudes a passion for the safety, well-being of our students, teachers, and staff,\" Scott said.

Board member Elijah Colon said he would not vote for Staller and said his own preferred nominee had been Brenda Johnson. Colon said he had favored a candidate \"to come in to hit the ground running\" and whose experience and ongoing community presence matched that need.

The motion was seconded by Norman Poole. The board recorded six votes in favor, one opposed (Elijah Colon), and one abstention (Malia Huddle). The board chair said Staller will \"officially assume his duties upon taking the oath of office as required by law.\" No date for the oath was announced during the meeting.

The appointment concluded the selection item on the agenda; the board then moved on to the invocation and pledge of allegiance.

Details of the vote:
Yes — Angie Swigert (chair); Kim Scott (vice chair); Mike Lamonia; John McCormick; Norman Poole; Amanda Walker (participating remotely).
No — Elijah Colon.
Abstain — Malia Huddle.

Context: The board said it interviewed six finalists from a pool of 44 applicants. Scott acknowledged the large applicant pool and said the board appreciated each applicant’s interest. Colon’s remarks showed there was at least one member who preferred a different finalist and who did not believe Staller was the best immediate fit.","The Chesapeake School Board appointed Daniel Staller as interim board member effective upon taking the oath of office, approving the nomination by a 6-1 vote with one abstention after a brief discussion and statements of support and opposition.","actionData","errors"]

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