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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Public Complaints and Procedures 1-25

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Bylaw 1-25

SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS

Public Complaints and Procedures

The School Board recognizes that situations may occur in the operation of the School Division which are of concern to parents, students, employees, and the general public. It is important that individuals be directed to the most immediate and proximate level for resolution as teachers and/or administrators are often in the best position to resolve matters regarding students or employees if they are made aware of the issue/concern and provided an opportunity to respond.

  1. Complaints regarding students or employees

    School Board Members should advise complainants that issues regarding students or employees are best dealt with through communication with appropriate staff members according to the Chain of Communication set forth below.

    1. Chain of Communication
      1. Classroom teacher, if a student complaint;
      2. Assistant Principal;
      3. Principal or Worksite Supervisor;
      4. Appropriate Director or Executive Director;
      5. Appropriate Chief Officer;
      6. Chief of Staff;
      7. Superintendent.
    2. Complaints unresolved through Chain of Communication

      If the constituent has followed the Chain of Communication and the issue/concern remains unresolved, the School Board Member will refer the complaint to the Superintendent or designee for investigation and copy the other School Board Members on the referral. The School Board may hear appeals of the Superintendent's determinations at its sole discretion.

  2. Complaints regarding the School Board or School Board Members

    Complaints that concern School Board actions, School Board operations, or individual School Board Members should be directed to the School Board.

  3. This Bylaw does not restrict rights to School Board hearings provided by law or other policies of the School Board.

Adopted by School Board: July 21, 1992
Amended by School Board: August 17, 1999
Amended by School Board: February 20, 2001
Amended by School Board: December 2, 2008
Amended by School Board: August 18, 2015
Reviewed by School Board: August 2, 2016
Amended by School Board: January 28, 2020
Scrivener's amendments: December 13, 2022
Amended by School Board: November 26, 2024