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Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year

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

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

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).

Security of Buildings and Grounds 3-64

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 3-64

BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

Security of Buildings and Grounds

  1. Generally

    In order to help ensure the security of school property from vandalism, the school board requires that:

    1. Dusk-to-dawn and outside lights be installed where most needed.
    2. Metal doors and screened doors and windows be installed where advisable.
    3. Panic hardware be installed where required by the State Fire Marshall.
    4. Persons apprehended for acts of vandalism may be subject to prosecution.
  2. Employees' Responsibilities

    School Board employees shall check to make sure that their work area is closed and locked before leaving for the day. School vehicles are to have the keys removed from them and have the doors locked after parking the vehicle. All money and other valuables are to be kept in a secure place, preferably a bank or safe.

  3. Building Checks

    Building checks are to be made at such times as is necessary or required by the Superintendent or designee. A building check shall consist of:

    1. Checking all entrances to the building to determine that they are secure.
    2. Checking all boilers to see that they are functioning properly.
    3. Checking for running water.
    4. Checking internal areas - audiovisual storage, office areas, and kitchen.

    The building check is to be accomplished by the head day or head night custodian.

Editor's Note

For additional information please see the Office Of Security and Emergency Management website.

School Board Policy 3-65

Adopted by School Board: February 16, 1993
Amended by School Board: July 20, 2021