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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).

Gifts, Grants and Bequests 7-32

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-32

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Gifts, Grants and Bequests

In accordance with applicable law and regulation, the School Board may accept any devise, bequest, grant, endowment or donation of any property, real or personal.

The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to specify the manner in which gifts are made, to define the type of gift or grant which is appropriate and to reject those deemed inappropriate or unsuitable.

  1. Gifts, grants and bequests shall:
    1. Be administered in line with the intent of the donor;
    2. Be deemed fitting and appropriate;
    3. Be of value to the educational program;
    4. Include installation costs unless waived by the Superintendent; and
    5. Not require excessive maintenance or personnel training costs.
  2. Accepting gifts, grants or bequests

    The Superintendent or designee, on behalf of the School Board, shall formally acknowledge receipt of gifts, grants and bequests made to a school or the School Division. Such donations become the property of the School Division.

  3. Corporate or private sponsorship on interscholastic sports

    Corporate or other private sponsorship of interscholastic activities is governed by School Board Policy 7-70 and School Board Regulation 7-70.1 and is not defined as a gift, grant, or bequest.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia §22.1-126, as amended. Property given, devised or bequeathed to school board.

Related Links

School Board Policy 7-70
School Board Regulation 7-70.1

Adopted by School Board: June 21, 1977
Amended by School Board: August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board: July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board: October 20, 1992
Amended by School Board: June 17, 1997
Amended by School Board: August 19, 2014
Reviewed by School Board: May 28, 2019
Amended by School Board: November 26, 2024