Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
The board voted unanimously to approve Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) school SIG applications for submission to the Virginia Department of Education; CSI school MSSPs were reviewed for information only and CSI schools will submit applications as required by VDOE.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
Superintendent Dr. Poe presented a FY27 budget proposing $642.9M across all funds ($472M general fund), prioritizing compensation, targeted tutoring and special education supports while phasing school consolidations to reallocate $1.7M in savings to classroom needs; unanswered items include detailed special-education category breakdowns and final VDOE/city funding decisions.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
The Norfolk School Board voted 4–3 on Jan. 30, 2026, to appoint Dr. Jeff Rose as division superintendent. Supporters cited Rose’s record leading districts and work with Cognia; opponents criticized the selection process, his lack of recent superintendent experience and contract terms.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
At the organizational meeting the board elected Miss Moorebuffalo as chair (4-3) and Miss De Calogero as vice chair (4-3), approved Karen Tanner as board clerk, approved superintendent designee arrangements (motion passed 7-0) and voted to enter a closed executive session under the Virginia FOIA for specified personnel and contract matters.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
District staff told the school board that Norfolk made gains in several indicators despite new state accountability rules, but federal identifications and staffing-reporting issues pushed some schools into lower categories; district has filed accreditation appeals with VDOE.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
Presenters described how graduation coaches support attendance, credit recovery and dropout recovery across five high schools, cited a December-week dropout rate of about 11.83%, and asked the board to consider allocating additional coaches to high-need schools.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
At a board workshop, division staff presented fall growth‑assessment data showing hints of improved third‑grade reading and subgroup acceleration but cautioned that winter scores — and further analysis tying interventions to outcomes — are needed before declaring lasting gains.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
Norfolk staff presented a multi‑phase 2025–2034 consolidation plan focused on equitable access, facility readiness and workforce stability; Phase 1 (2025–26) includes initial student shifts, staffing timelines and redistricting tools with targeted community engagement.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
After debate about phased implementation and accountability metrics, the school board approved a compensation resolution increasing board pay; the vote carried with one board member recorded as opposed.
Virginia / School Districts / NORFOLK CITY PBLC SCHS
Public commenters pressed the board to resolve an NJROTC pay dispute and to change transportation procedures that deny accessible bus rides to a child with ADHD; speakers also urged improved transparency in the superintendent search and better treatment of new board members.