School Board Meeting: Monday, September 14, 2026

The Chesapeake Public Schools Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included a closed session to discuss personnel matters and student-related issues. The meeting featured public comments primarily focused on a controversy involving the suspension of a basketball coach at Grassfield High School, with multiple speakers advocating for the coach's reinstatement and expressing concerns about the investigation process and its impact on student athletes. The board approved the agenda and later passed a motion without opposition. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed revisions to the terminal pay policy to allow payment to successors of deceased employees and received an accountability update highlighting community partnerships and preparations for the new school year. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were discussed during this meeting.