Lalisha Fitchett, an English teacher at Brandon Middle School, is the 2026 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Robertson Jr. made the announcement during a surprise visit to Brandon Middle on Dec. 19.
Removal from Office 1-16
School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Bylaw 1-16
SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS
Removal from Office
Procedures for removal of Members of the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach shall be those in accordance with provisions of the Code of Virginia.
Legal Reference
Code of Virginia § 22.1-29, as amended. Qualification of members.
Code of Virginia § 24.2-231, as amended. Forfeiture of office by person sentenced for commission of certain crimes.
Code of Virginia § 24.2-232, as amended. Vacancy occurring when officer determined “mentally incompetent” (incapacitated).
Code of Virginia § 24.2-233, as amended. Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts.
Code of Virginia § 24.2-234, as amended. Removal of officer for appointed term certain.
Code of Virginia § 24.2-236, as amended. Suspension from office pending hearing and appeal.
Charter of the City of Virginia Beach §16.05, as amended. Filling vacancies on school board.
Adopted by School Board: July 21, 1992
Amended by School Board: August 17, 1999
Amended by School Board: December 2, 2008
Reviewed by School Board: August 2, 2016
Amended by School Board: November 9, 2022