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School Board passes routine business items, moves into closed session and schedules Ward 3 interviews
Summary
During the meeting the board adopted the business meeting agenda, approved the consent agenda, accepted the monthly financial report subject to audit, approved the personnel report (one abstention), moved into a closed executive session for personnel, student and legal matters, and announced five candidates for the Ward 3 interim appointment.
The Norfolk School Board completed routine business votes and took procedural actions during its meeting.
Adopt agenda and consent items: The board approved the business meeting agenda and later approved the consent agenda. Both actions passed on motions and recorded roll calls.
Financial report: The board approved the December (period 6) financial highlights — described by staff as transactions recorded through Jan. 17 — subject to audit. The roll call recorded ayes from board members; the motion passed.
Personnel report: The board approved the personnel report. Vice Chair Thomas recorded an abstention during the roll call; the motion carried.
Closed session: The board moved into a closed executive session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss personnel matters (appointments, employment, performance), student disciplinary matters invoking scholastic records exceptions, and legal counsel briefings on actual or probable litigation. The motion recited Va. Code §2.2‑3711 subsections authorizing those exceptions; the board voted to go into closed session.
Ward 3 appointment process: The board announced five applicants selected for interviews for the Ward 3 seat; the candidates named were Catherine Powell, Ortiz Forrest (transcript listed “Curtis or Curtis Forrest” — recorded as Ortiz/Curtis Forrest in board announcement), Corbin Brown, Siobhan (Jevon/Siobhan) Smith and Jason Ng. The board stated the applicants’ resumes and applications would be posted online and that interviews would appear on the board work session agenda.
Adjournment: The board adopted a motion to adjourn at the close of the business meeting.
