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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).

Appointment 4-11

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 4-11

PERSONNEL

Appointment

The initial appointment of all employees shall be made by the School Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent except in those instances of temporary or part-time personnel where the School Board has delegated such authority to the Superintendent or a designee.

The Superintendent shall have the authority to fill budgeted full-time positions necessary to the continued operations of the School Division, subject to School Board confirmation within ninety (90) days of such employment for all employees other than administrators. Administrative employees hired by the Superintendent must be confirmed by the School Board within thirty (30) days of employment. When exercising such authority, the Superintendent shall require that the employee sign a written agreement which clearly states employment will cease absent School Board action to formally approve the employment within ninety (90) days or thirty (30) days depending upon the job classification.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-295, as amended. Employment of teachers

Code of Virginia § 22.1-297, as amended. Assignment of teachers, principals and assistant principals by superintendent

Related Links

School Board Policy 2-50
School Board Policy 4-1

Adopted by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: September 7, 1999
Amended by School Board: October 4, 2016
Amended by School Board: September 12, 2023