School Board Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2026

The Chesapeake Public Schools Board held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included a closed session to discuss contractual and personnel matters, specifically employee contracts and turf field contracts. The board approved the final fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, incorporating additional state and city revenues totaling approximately $12.2 million, and increased staff compensation adjustments from 3% to 5%, including adjustments for minimum wage increases. The board also authorized requests to city council for budget reappropriations and transfer authority. Additionally, the board appointed Dr. Doug Brubaker as the new superintendent effective August 13, 2026, approving his employment contract. The meeting featured public comments primarily focused on concerns about the restructuring of Norfolk Highlands Primary School and the need for greater transparency and community engagement. The board agreed to hold an additional work session to address these concerns. Policy revisions aligned with Virginia state law were also presented for review. No specific vendor selections or procurement contracts were detailed in the public portion of the meeting, but contractual matters were discussed in closed session.