After closed session, Chesapeake board expels one student and affirms superintendent decision on a second appeal

The Chesapeake School Board, after returning from a closed session on May 20, approved formal actions on two student matters brought out of closed session.

The board first moved to expel “student number 1 with services as discussed” following the closed meeting. The motion to approve the expulsion was moved by Board Member Lamonia and seconded by Brian Poole; the board voted and the motion carried with all members voting yes.

Later in the meeting, under an appeal proceeding referenced to School Board Policy 9‑21, Board Member Huddle moved to support the superintendent’s recommendation in the matter of “student number 2.” The motion was seconded by Board Member Colon and carried with all board members voting yes.

What the record shows Both student matters were introduced as items resulting from the closed session. The record uses identifying placeholders—"student number 1" and "student number 2"—and does not disclose individual student names or details in the public record. The board’s actions were motions to implement the recommendations discussed in closed session: an expulsion (for student number 1) that includes services, and affirmation of the superintendent’s disciplinary decision on appeal (student number 2) under the cited board policy.

Distinctions preserved The public record shows these as formal board actions resulting from closed session deliberations; the meeting minutes do not include the evidence, presentations or particulars discussed in closed session. The board’s public motions and votes were limited to outcomes (expulsion with services; support of superintendent recommendation) rather than to a detailed summary of the underlying facts.