School Board Meeting Workshop - 5/26/26

The Virginia Beach School Board held an administrative workshop session on May 26, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to mental health initiatives and a major human capital management (HCM) system procurement. The mental health presentation detailed ongoing partnerships with community providers, grant-funded services, and the impact of these programs on student and staff well-being, including a $254,000 grant supporting telemental health services. The board also received a comprehensive briefing on the planned replacement of the 20-year-old HCM system, with an estimated $22 million implementation cost over four years funded through the capital improvement program and reversion funds. The new system aims to improve payroll efficiency, employee self-service, and long-term sustainability. The board discussed staffing implications, project timelines, and funding sources, with no immediate action requested but plans to proceed with an RFP process. Additionally, the board voted to enter a closed session to discuss contract awards and litigation matters, and later approved motions related to regulatory amendments and hearing officer appointments.