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Virginia Beach reports fewer classroom vacancies at start of 2025–26 but special-education gaps remain
Summary
District HR reported a decline in classroom vacancies on the first day of school (14 full-time classroom vacancies, 11 fewer than last year) and a 61% decrease in vacancies over three years; special-education vacancies persisted and operational positions such as bus assistants remain understaffed.
District leaders told the school board on Sept. 23 that staffing improved for the 2025–26 school year but that targeted staffing needs remain.
Darnita Chapman and Dr. James Avila presented a school-based staffing update (as of Aug. 25) reporting 57 full-time instructional vacancies during the summer that dropped to 14 full-time classroom vacancies at opening —…
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