Board approves program of studies, new math textbooks and roof contract in unanimous votes
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At its Dec. 16 meeting the Poquoson board unanimously approved the 2026–27 Program of Studies, adopted K–12 math textbooks, approved a disposal list, authorized the superintendent to sign a Garland roof contract for the high school and approved a proclamation recognizing principals appreciation week; all motions passed 6-0.
The Poquoson City Public Schools Board unanimously approved several items at its Dec. 16 meeting, including the Program of Studies for the 2026–27 school year, adoption of new K–12 math textbooks, an item disposal list for December 2025, and authorization for the superintendent to sign a contract with Garland Company Inc. for the Poquoson High School roofing project.
The Program of Studies was presented with updates to include College Now course additions, new career pathways and prerequisite refinements. After motion and second the board approved the program by roll-call vote, recorded as Aye from Dr. Bartlett, Mr. Dowd, Vice Chair DuBose, Ms. Jones, Mr. Maxwell and Chair Burbage (6-0).
The board also voted unanimously to adopt the proposed math textbook series for grades K–12 following a standard review process and member remarks that the materials looked comprehensive. The December 2025 disposal list and a personnel and minutes package presented in the consent agenda were approved in separate votes; the consent agenda passed by roll call with all six members voting Aye.
Regarding the high school roof, operations staff presented the Garland proposal and vendor representatives were on hand to answer technical questions. The board authorized the superintendent to sign the contract with Garland Company Inc.; that motion was approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Finally, the board approved a proclamation declaring Jan. 12–18, 2026 as School Principals Appreciation Week. All recorded votes on listed items were unanimous.
Votes at a glance (recorded roll-call where available): program of studies — Aye 6, No 0; math textbooks — Aye 6, No 0; disposal list — Aye 6, No 0; Garland roof contract authorization — Aye 6, No 0; principals appreciation proclamation — Aye 6, No 0. No abstentions or dissents were recorded.
Next steps: staff will implement the program-of-studies changes for scheduling and finalize contract execution with Garland as authorized by the board.