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Schools plan 56.7 new positions, add security officers and special-education staff
Summary
Hampton City Schools told council it plans to add 56.7 full-time-equivalent positions for FY26, including 19 school security officers for elementary/pre-K buildings and 15 special-education staff, as part of efforts to support instruction and safety.
CFO Branch and Superintendent Haynes told council the board-approved FY26 budget includes an overall addition of 56.7 positions, reflecting investments to support instruction, safety and special education. Branch said those positions include 19 school security officers to be assigned to elementary and pre-K buildings and 15 special-education staff (teachers and instructional assistants).
Branch said the division would also add six Academy of Hampton coaches, a dual-language teacher to support a Langley Elementary program, and several non-instructional support positions. The presentation pointed council to the online position list for full details. Council members asked for the breakout and the administration said the posted slides and web pages contain a complete list of position additions.
