# School Board Meeting Workshop, September 22, 2026

The Virginia Beach School Board held a workshop meeting on September 22, 2026, focusing primarily on employee survey results, staff benefits, professional development, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools within the school division. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the 2026 employee input survey, highlighting areas such as workplace culture, salary and benefits satisfaction, and professional growth opportunities. Board members discussed concerns about health plan premiums, salary increases, and the accessibility of professional development reimbursements, with commitments to improve communication and funding. Additionally, the board reviewed the current status and future plans for AI tool usage, including managed environments for ChatGPT and Claude, contract terms, and potential budget implications after free access ends in 2028. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion indicated ongoing vendor relationships and future budget considerations related to AI services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting Workshop, September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QTsWFZbXnU) - VBSchools