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Board approves summer field trips, grants and new CTE courses; motions carry with some recorded opposition
Summary
On June 3 the board approved several routine action items: multiple summer student field trips (STEM and sports camps), an individual student alternative education plans grant, the 2027 GEAR UP grant, and new CTE courses for 2026–27. Motions were passed by voice vote; meeting minutes record at least one vocal 'I oppose' on several motions.
At its June 3 meeting the Petersburg City Public Schools board approved a set of superintendent-recommended action items during its business agenda.
What the board approved
- Student field trips: Approvals included Petersburg High and middle-school student participation in multiple summer camps (Norfolk State girls basketball camp; Virginia Tech Imagination Drone Camp and Imagination Computer Science Camp; University of Mary Washington STEM camp). The superintendent described destinations and dates. - Individual Student Alternative Education Plans (IS AEP) grant: The board approved the follow-up action to accept the grant funding as provided. - 2027 GEAR UP grant: The board approved the district's 2027 GEAR UP grant application as presented. - New CTE courses for 2026–27: The board approved proposed career and technical education course additions for the coming school year.
Voting and procedure
Each motion was moved and seconded and carried on voice votes. The transcript records at least one board member saying "I oppose" during the roll-call or voice votes, but the presiding chair announced that the motions carried.
Procedural note: The record does not show a full tally by name for each vote in the transcript; board minutes and formal roll-call records should be consulted for exact vote tallies if required.
Ending: The approvals were routine, but the transcript indicates one or more board members recorded opposition on voice votes; staff will proceed with implementation of the approved trips, grants and courses.
