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Norfolk School Board votes 6-0 to enter executive closed session to discuss superintendent candidates
Summary
The Norfolk School Board voted 6-0 to move into an executive closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to discuss the qualifications of superintendent candidates and to consult with legal counsel on board matters.
The Norfolk School Board voted 6-0 to enter an executive closed session to discuss qualifications of prospective superintendent candidates and to consult with legal counsel, according to the meeting record.
Speaker 2 read the statutory basis for the closed session, citing the Virginia Freedom of Information Act as amended and identifying exemptions that allow private discussion of personnel matters and legal consultation. The speaker said the closed session would include "discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for appointment to the position of superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools," and advice of counsel concerning specific legal matters and the board's annual organizational meeting provisions.
The motion was brought forward by Miss Moore Buffalo and seconded by Miss Vasine, Speaker 1 announced. During a roll call, Hassin, Buffalo, Martin, Olson, Thomas and Takalajero each answered "Aye," approving the motion. The meeting then proceeded into the executive closed session.
The transcript does not provide further public details about candidates, any legal issues discussed, or next steps; those topics were recorded as reasons for the closed session under the statutory exemptions but were not debated in open session.
