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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

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).

Relations with Governmental Agencies: Public Safety Agencies and Disaster Agencies 7-61

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-61

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Relations with Governmental Agencies: Public Safety Agencies and Disaster Agencies

Public safety agencies and disaster agencies including all officers and personnel, in uniform or in civilian clothes, and their agents or contractors, are granted full right and authority to enter upon any and all lands and places owned and operated by the School Board for the purpose of addressing public safety; keeping the peace; enforcing local, state, or federal laws and regulations; and addressing local, state, or national emergencies.

The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement agencies that set forth the powers and duties of school resource officers. Any such memorandum of understanding shall be reviewed, amended, or affirmed by all parties at least once every two years or at any time upon the request of either party. Any such memorandum of understanding will be conspicuously published on the School Division’ website and the public will be provided notice and opportunity for public input during the memorandum of understanding period of review. The Superintendent or designee will work with local law enforcement agencies to ensure that compulsory minimum training standards for school resource officers as required by law or regulation are implemented.

The School Division shall open schools as needed in times of emergency and shall cooperate fully with directors of governmental agencies regarding the use of schools and their equipment.

The School Board authorizes public safety agencies to issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked on school property and to enforce no trespassing laws and policies on school property or at school-sponsored events as requested by school administrators.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-228.2:3, as amended. School boards; local law-enforcement; memorandums of understanding.

Adopted by School Board: October 20, 1992
Amended by School Board: April 23, 2013
Amended by School Board: August 19, 2014
Amended by School Board: May 10, 2022