School Board Meeting, September 22, 2026

The Virginia Beach School Board meeting on September 22, 2026, covered a range of topics including program updates, policy reviews, and financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the fiscal year 2025-26 budget reversion and revenue sharing formula reconciliation, with a total of approximately $45.3 million available for reappropriation. The board proposed allocating $20.9 million toward the Princess Anne High School replacement project, $2 million for the Human Capital Management (HCM) payroll system replacement project, and $16 million to the school reserve fund for future capital improvement projects. The HCM system replacement was noted to have a preliminary estimated cost of $22 million with a tentative go-live date in 2029. The board also discussed a $3 million proposed allocation from the school reserve special revenue fund toward a city-requested athletic village and cross-country trail project, which raised concerns about prioritization versus healthcare funding for staff. The city council's restrictions on using these funds for health insurance were highlighted, prompting requests for further information and presentations on the proposed projects. Additionally, the board voted to send a policy regarding electric bicycles and scooters on school grounds back to the Policy Review Committee for further consideration due to safety and regulatory concerns. Other agenda items included updates on the Harbor Hope Center recovery school program and various policy amendments to comply with state statutes. No contract awards or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned during the meeting.