Virginia Beach school board approves and certifies closed session
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Summary
The board voted 10–0 to enter a closed session citing Virginia FOIA exemptions for personnel, litigation, and contract negotiations, and later unanimously certified the closed meeting complied with state law.
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools board on Jan. 27 moved to convene a short closed session at the start of its workshop to discuss personnel matters, litigation and contract negotiations. Miss Melnick moved to recess into closed session under the Code of Virginia exemptions; Dr. Green seconded the motion. The clerk recorded 10 ayes and the motion passed.
After returning, the clerk read the certification required by Va. Code §2.2-3712(d) that the closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law and that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed. Dr. Green moved to adopt the certification; Miss Dwyer seconded. The clerk recorded 10 ayes and the certification passed.
The items identified in the motion included evaluation and discussion of prospective candidates and personnel actions, superintendent midyear goals, the review of a draft RFQ for CIP at Princess Anne High School, and consultation on pending litigation or legal matters. The board noted Vice Chair Weems was absent for medical reasons during the vote.
The certification was entered into the meeting record per the statutory requirement.
