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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).

Non-school Employment 4-23.4

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 4-23.4

PERSONNEL

Non-school Employment

  1. Commissions

    To eliminate conflicts of interest, employees are not authorized to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept any payment, commission, advance, deposit of money, or services from any School Board Vendor. Additionally, employees are not authorized to obtain VBCPS discounts for personal purchases.

  2. Selling by Employees

    Employees are prohibited from selling or advertising educational materials to any parent/legal guardian or students whose children attend the Virginia Beach City Public Schools unless prior authorization has been granted by the Superintendent or designee. The employee remains responsibly for complying with all applicable laws.

  3. Outside Employment
    1. Employees shall not accept employment during regular work hours, or employment outside the hours and terms of their employment, that conflicts with the effective performance of work duties; reflects adversely on the school system or the education profession; involves the unauthorized use of school property, equipment, or records; or creates the appearance of a conflict of interests. The Superintendent or designee reserves the right to require employees to furnish information on outside employment.
    2. In the event the outside employment creates a potential conflict of interest, the employee should inform the principal/department head in conjunction with the Chief Human Resources Officer or designee.
    3. An employee who is on medical or other extended leave, in a paid or unpaid status, may not be employed by any other employer in any capacity during the period of leave unless prior approval is granted by the Chief Human Resources Officer or designee.

Related Links

School Board Policy 4-23
School Division Regulation 4-23.1
School Division Regulation 4-23.2
School Board Policy 4-27
School Board Policy 7-36
School Division Regulation 7-36.1

Approved by Superintendent: January 18, 1994
Revised by Superintendent: December 13, 2002
Revised by Superintendent: August 30, 2005
Revised by the Superintendent: October 29, 2020
Revised by Superintendent: June 30, 2023
Scrivener’s Changes: February 7, 2024