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Board approves consent agenda, fiscal policy updates, federal funding and personnel picks (all 7–0)
Summary
The Newport News School Board voted unanimously June 16 to approve the consent agenda (minutes, financials, MOU), Chapter D fiscal policy revisions, a federal funding application, and multiple superintendent personnel recommendations.
At its June 16 meeting, the Newport News School Board approved several routine and substantive actions by unanimous votes.
Consent agenda: The board moved and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from recent meetings, May 2026 revenue and expense reports, Child Nutrition reports, the personnel report, VDOE authorization for signatures, the Boys and Girls Club at Hidenwood MOU, annual/biannual policy approvals, and budget transfers. Board discussion on the Boys and Girls Club MOU clarified that the partnership provides before‑care at 7 a.m. and after‑school care, with enrichment activities and no new construction or lighting; the MOU fee structure was described as $25 annually plus $25 per month. (Motion passed 7–0.)
Chapter D policy revisions: The board approved new and revised policies for Chapter D (fiscal management) as part of its scheduled multi‑year policy review. A board member noted the action covered Chapter D, not the entire policy book. (Motion passed 7–0.)
Federal funding application: Administration presented a proposed federal funding plan (schools that meet eligibility criteria would benefit). After brief clarification, the board approved submission of the federal funding application. A member asked whether the district would actually receive the funds; no further action was recorded. (Motion passed 7–0.)
Personnel approvals: Superintendent recommended and the board approved multiple personnel appointments: Dr. Eleanor Blow as chief schools officer; Miss Irene Cooper as director of budget and ERP; Charice Boyd as administrative assistant at Hidenwood Elementary; Amber Camua as administrative assistant at Sedgefield Elementary; Nicolette Krauss as assistant principal at Stony Run Elementary; Shayron Purnell as principal at Norwood Meadows; and Edmund Rhett as assistant principal at Sanford Elementary. (Motion passed 7–0.)
The board recorded roll calls and moved the motions as presented; no votes failed and no tabling actions were recorded in the meeting transcript.
