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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).

Quorum/Call to Order/Action 1-41

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Bylaw 1-41

SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS

Quorum/Call to Order/Action

  1. Quorum

    At any meeting of the School Board a majority of the Members of the School Board shall constitute a quorum.

    Should a quorum not be assembled at the appointed hour, the School Board Members present may adjourn temporarily in order that an opportunity may be given for a quorum to assemble, without which no business can be legally transacted. It shall be at the Chair's discretion to cancel the scheduled meeting when the Chair deems it appropriate having allowed time to elapse to permit for delayed School Board Members’ arrival.

  2. Call to Order

    Should a quorum be assembled at the hour and place appointed for the meeting, the Chair or, in the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall assume the chair and declare the meeting in order.

    Should a quorum be assembled at the hour appointed, and the Chair and Vice-Chair be absent, a School Board Member selected by those present shall serve during the meeting or until the Chair or Vice-Chair shall appear.

  3. Action

    The affirmative vote of a majority of the School Board Members present at any meeting having a quorum shall be considered sufficient for action except for actions which may require a greater vote due to law, School Board bylaw or policy. Proxies are not allowed.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-73, as amended. Quorum.

Adopted by School Board: July 21, 1992
Amended by School Board: September 5, 1995
Amended by School Board: October 15, 1996
Amended by School Board: December 3, 1996
Amended by School Board: January 20, 1998
Amended by School Board: August 17, 1999
Amended by School Board: December 7, 1999
Amended by School Board: February 20, 2001
Amended by School Board: December 2, 2008
Amended by School Board: August 2, 2016
Amended by School Board: December 13, 2022