School Board Meeting: Monday, September 28 2026

The Chesapeake Public Schools Board meeting on September 28, 2026, included a fiscal year 2026 financial report. The division reported $690.6 million in spending, $0.2 million under budget, and an expected $2.6 million reversion to the city after the external audit. Citing enrollment and special-education funding changes, the report requested an increase in the authorized year-end transfer from $10 million to $13.23 million; the board approved the motion unanimously. The board also received an update on financial reporting delays related to UKG and PeopleSoft. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified.

The board reviewed a draft legislative agenda for possible approval at its October 12 meeting and discussed the process for gathering community input on a name for a new elementary school planned to open in fall 2027; no construction procurement action was discussed. During public comment, speakers raised concerns about school-bus stop safety and urged the board to oppose participation in a federal school-voucher program. An educators’ association presented a proposed resolution asking Virginia to opt out, but the transcript indicates no board action on that proposal during this meeting.