Hampton City Schools - Hampton School Board Meeting - June 3, 2026

001Good evening everyone. I now call the June 3rd meeting of the Hampton City School Board to order. Miss Penny, will you please call the roll? Miss Afonja here. Miss Cherry here. Doctor Banks-Gray here. Mr. Samuels present. Mr. Kilgore here. Doctor Woodhouse, here. Doctor Mason. Here. Let the record reflect that all board members are present. And I do want to take a moment. Just to let you all know, we had some pressing matters in closed session. So I do apologize for the ten minute delay in getting this meeting started. But we're going to move right along, and I'm going to turn the meeting over to our student rep, Mr. Caleb Lucas, for our opening. Thank you, doctor Mason. Today with us, we have Miss Finley Charron, a fourth grade student at Langley Elementary School, to lead

002us in the pledge. So if you all will, please stand. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Finley. And we know that you have something prepared for us. Is that correct? Awesome. The floor is yours. Spectacle. Organized. Appropriate. Responsible. Langley laboratory. I have a poem to read. The poem that I wrote is called My Dancing Life. The top of the shoes. The swish of the feet. Makes my heart dance. When I hear the beat. The way I fly I go so far. All the way to space and become a star. All stars are different. Dancing in their own way. When we come together we light the way. The way

003I know it. Dancing is my life. It all comes together. And I shine so bright. All right. Awesome Finley. Thank you. Then we have a few questions for you just to get to know you. Okay. So first, can you tell us what grade and what school you're in one more time? I'm in fourth grade and I go to Langley Elementary School. Awesome. And what is your favorite subject? My favorite subjects are art, music, and social studies. Awesome. And what do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a professional dancer. Awesome. So it fits your poem very, very well. Let's see. What are some things that you do outside of school? I normally just dance. Great, great. Great answer. Great answer. And finally, can you tell us who is here joining

004you today? And when Finley says your name. Can you all please stand to be recognized? I have Miss Ceres. Miss Copeland. Miss Dickens. And my two moms. Thank you. Finley. And can we give Finley one more round of applause, please? Thank you. Doctor. Thank you very much. Any comments from board members? All right. Thank you all so much for allowing her to be with us today. We know you could have been anywhere, but you chose to be here at our school board meeting, so thank you so much. Greatly appreciate it. All right. I'm going to move along to item 1.03, adoption of the agenda. What's the pleasure of the board, Mister Chairman? Move! Approval of the agenda as presented. Second. It's been properly moved by Mr. Kilgore and seconded by Mr. Samuels that we approve

005tonight's agenda as presented. Any discussion? Mrs. Afonja? Yes. I'd like to propose that we adopt tonight's agenda to add two additional amendments for to items for action. And that is to add 5.07 closed session meeting and 5.08 closed session meeting. Okay. Discussion from the board in regards to Mrs. Afonja’s additions from the items from our closed session 5.075.08. All right. Mr. Kilgore, do you accept the amendment? Yes, sir. All right. All right. So the amendment now is to approve tonight's agenda with the addition of 5.07 and 5.08 covering items to personnel items from our closed session. Any further discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Miss Afonja. I miss cherry. I doctor Banks-gray, a mr. Samuels. Mr.. Kilgore, a doctor. Woodhouse. Doctor. Mason I motion carries. So at this time, we're going

006to move along to recognitions. And we have a lot of great recognitions tonight. And so I'm going to turn it over to Miss Goral. And I will ask for everyone to remain in the auditorium through all of the recognition, so that we're not moving about with all of the recognitions that are going on. I agree, definitely, I agree. All right. And then once we finish with recognitions, we'll give everybody an opportunity that don't want to stay for the rest of the wonderful meeting that we're going to have. We'll give you an opportunity to exit the auditorium. So I'll turn it over to you, Miss Goral. Thank you. Chair. Doctor Mason. Vice chair. Miss Jackson, members of our school board, superintendent Doctor Haynes, and members of our Hampton City Schools family. It's hard to believe that

007tonight is our final televised meeting for the 25, 26 school year, and we are excited to be here this evening to recognize some outstanding educators, some sports teams, and several of our exceptional students. So, yes, doctor Mason, you're correct. We have quite a large recognition this evening. So Miss Cherry will be assisting with this evening's recognition. So I would ask that she please proceed to the microphone at center stage as we begin. And miss Penny is going to be your Vanna, as we've got lots of awards to give out. Works for me. All right, all right. So tonight we would like to start off by recognizing our 2026 Vsba business honorable recipient Christopher Newport University. So with Brandon Jones, the senior director of School Partnerships and outreach, and Miss Rogers seeing us, new director of

008strategic partnership, and they will be accepting it on behalf of CNU this evening. I'd ask you to join me down front right by the podium. So come down this way first. Come this way. Long time no see. I know Mr. Jones kind of lives on the fifth floor. Sometimes we don't. We're kind of confused if he's a employee or a new employee. Sometimes, but it's great. Great partnership. That's. That's why they are here. So the honor roll, they provide local school divisions with an opportunity to recognize and thank our colleges, our universities, our businesses and our community partners for their meaningful contributions and continued support of public education. And the Hampton School Board proudly named Christopher Newport University to the Virginia School Boards Association Business Honorable in recognition of that outstanding support of our public

009schools and communities. So that's why I jokingly said that Mr. Jones is, you know, on the fifth floor with us all the time over at one Rupert or one Franklin, Rupert Sergeant, as our inaugural K-12 educational partner, better known as the Hampton captain, CNU has demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to advancing student success through three strategic pillars leadership development, industry advancement, and the support of K-12 learning continuum. Through this partnership, CNU is co designing our K-12 Ambassador Program, an initiative created to elevate student voice while cultivating the leadership capacity of our young people so that they may invest and strengthen the communities that matter most to them. In addition, CNU is partnering with us to design a comprehensive internship structure that supports Academy students while also creating meaningful opportunities for college students to engage

010and integrate with Hampton City Schools. Seeing you as hosted more than 700 students through our BizTalk, and continues to collaborate actively with our division to accelerate meaningful transformation across our schools and the community. CNU serves as an active member of the Academies at Hampton Steering Committee, helping to guide the implementation of Master Plan 2.0 and ensuring that the necessary systems and structures are in place to sustain this division wide transformation. The generosity and dedication of CNU play a vital role in strengthening community engagement, expanding opportunities for students, and reinforcing the core values embodied in the portrait of a Hampton graduate, Mr. Jones and Mr. Rogers, would you please join me on stage? Oh. Good to see you again. On behalf of our chair, doctor Mason, the entire Hampton school board and Doctor Haynes, our superintendent

011of schools, we'd like to extend a huge thank you to Christopher Newport University for your support and your investment in our students in Hampton City schools. And I know from the top is where everything flows. And President Kelly has been a steadfast supporter of Hampton City schools, and we appreciate that so much. I am honored to present you with two things. We have the two 2026 VSB, which stands for Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll, awarded to Christopher Newport University. The Hampton City School Board expresses appreciation for your ongoing support of this community's public schools. Your work has aided this community in focusing on the goal of providing the best public schools we can for every child who attends and is signed by the president and Vice to Executive Director. Thank you. As well.

012And I'm not going to read this, but this is a resolution that was prepared by the Virginia School Boards Association, and this isn't given to everybody. This is given only to those entities, those schools, those divisions, those universities that have made an impact on its public schools. So this resolution is presented to Christopher Newport University again by the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll. I'm supposed to give you a coin to each of you all, but I think Miss Penn is being stingy with them. Miss Penny, we need to get the coins. Pumpkin. Okay, while I'm reading that, I need you or you and you to just come to the mic and share any comments you would like to make on behalf of this honor. Thank you. Good evening. I just wanted to

013say thank you and that we're honored on behalf of CNU to accept this award or this recognition. I think with partnership, it's more than just one person. So I think it's only fair to give right to a to the other part of that partnership. That's Hampton City Schools. The academy is the Hampton, the staff and team, and of course the students, some of them who I'm seeing out there. I'm also excited for what the partnership will be. And so the things that we're talking about are only going to grow. So I want to thank you for the opportunity, but then also just the creativity that the young people have and that the staff has, and making sure that this becomes a reality. So thank you for the partnership. We look forward to what it looks

014like going forward. Thanks again. Thank both of you for your continued partnership with Hampton City Schools. And we look better. We look forward to bigger and better things coming. Thank you. Let's have another round of applause for the partnership we have with Christopher Newport University. All right, moving on. Next, we are honoring our middle school cheer champions. So I'm going to ask Coach Braxton. I'm going to ask Coach Braxton with student coach Taylor Reynolds and the Jones Middle School cheer team to please join me down front by the podium. You can line up on both sides. Come on down. You stop right about there. You should be good. Perfect. All right, let's stop you guys here, all right? And make sure they can see you. All right, there we go. All right. This evening, we

015are excited to celebrate the Jones Magnet Middle School cheer team for capturing their second. Again, I said second, second consecutive championship title and our only second middle school cheer competition. So we've only had it two years, and they have captured both years. All right. Excuse me. The event featured outstanding performances from all participating teams, including an impressive second place finish by our Phoenix pre-K through eight school. However, Jones once again showcased exceptional talent, teamwork and school spirit, earning that first place finish. So let's give them a big round of applause. Coach Braxton and Coach Reynolds and the entire team join us on stage. Let's have applause as they come up. Where the coaches. Oh, okay. All right. Okay. We are so proud of what you've done. And congratulations to all the young ladies who participated.

016We're excited to celebrate this. And on behalf of our chair, doctor Mason and our superintendent, Doctor Haynes and the entire Hampton school board, we want to present you with the certificate of achievement that says congratulations. Proudly presented to Jones Magnet Middle School. Middle School Cheer Champions 2025 2026. Thank you so much. You also have a banner for you, so you might want to go stand up and hold the banner to. As well as coins for each of the the team. All right, I'm a letter. Pass out coins and then we'll take a quick picture. All right. Everybody can look here. All right, let's say cheer. One. Two. Three. That was a little weak. Before. Before we let you go. Coach Braxton, please, let's have a few words from you. Let's open up. There you go.

017I just want to say thanks to our Jones family. My student coach Taylor. She's not here. She's a busy girl. She goes to Norfolk State, but most of all, to my girls. They do a lot of the the hard work making up their own things. So this is really yours. When. Congratulations to y'all. And that's it for me. Congratulations. Thanks again. All right. Now, as they are leaving the stage, all the parents, people from the school, everybody's here. Who who is in support of this team? Please stand to be recognized at this time. Who? Thank you. You can go back that way. All right, ladies, you can be seated. You take your banner. That's your banner. Congratulations again. All right. We're going to move on. Next we are going to recognize the middle school girls

018basketball champions. So would coach. We've got lots of excited fans. So with head coach Dixon and assistant coaches Walton and Washington and their student athletes again from Jones Magnet Middle School girls team, please join me on each side of the podium. All right. So again, Jones Magnet Middle School, the Jones girls basketball team came into the city championship with an undefeated season. They then claimed the middle school championship title with a 28 to 12 victory over Kilgore gifted center. Let's give them a round of applause. It's Jones again. So we need you all to come on stage right now, coaches. Come on, young ladies. Everybody just come on stage. Let's have a round of applause for them. Not only an undefeated season, but you won the championship. That's awesome. So on behalf of doctor Mason,

019I chair I, Raymond Haynes, the entire Hampton school board. We want to say congratulations to you. And I am honored to present a certificate and banner to the coaches and coins to each of the players and the coaches as well. And the certificate reads. Certificate of Achievement from the Hampton City School Board. Congratulations. Proudly presented to Jones Magnet Middle School. Middle school Girls Basketball Champions 2025 2026. Congratulations again. Let's have another round of applause. Now we need everybody huddle together so we can take a picture with you with your banner. Okay. Coach Dixon, while she's finishing with those, would you like to say a few words? I might do. I just want to say congratulations to these young ladies. They put in a lot of work to have an undefeated season and win the champions.

020It's not easy. And my assistant coach, both of them, they put in a lot of work to help. And I'm proud of these young ladies. And thank you, Jones family, for giving us the opportunity to coach these young ladies and teach them. All right. Let me get everybody for a quick picture. One. Two three. Got it. Now, as they return to their seats, everybody who's here in support of these wonderful athletes, please stand and be recognized at this time. Teachers, administrators, parents, neighbors. Friends. Everybody. Congratulations again. All right, moving on. We are going to now recognize the middle school boys basketball champions. I would like to ask coach Cameron Bako, assistant coaches Gerard and Montgomery and their student athletes from the Phoenix pre-K through eight boys middle school team to please join me down front

021by the podium. I must stop you right there. Go ahead and look. All right, so we've got Phoenix, not Jones. I know we've got Phoenix. Not only did the Phoenix boys basketball team capture that middle school championship this year, but they did it with a 48 to 24 win over Sims Middle School. And also also this is their fourth consecutive championship. So for straight years let's let's give them a big round of applause. Now that's talking about hard work and dedication. We appreciate you and want you to come up on the stage right now, all of you. Let's give them a round of applause as they make it on the stage. Yes, the superintendent is behind me chanting, the champs are here! So I see you've already got your coins. And I'd like to read

022the Certificate of Achievement, which is from Hampton City School Board that says congratulations. Proudly presented to Phoenix pre-K through eight school. Middle school boys basketball champions 2025 2026. Let's hear it for them. And you also get your banner. You know, I know we're doing a lot of these people, but let me tell you, it's exciting when you have champions in your school division. Do you agree this is exciting. All right. May I get a quick read for the pitcher? Okay. You ready to put a pitcher? Thank you so much, Coach Baker. Would you like to say a few words? Thank you to the faculty and staff at Phoenix for being so supportive. And thank you to the parents as well. Just super proud of you guys. Working hard every day. I know I thought the

023coaches were on y'all hard, but just super proud of you all. So enjoy this. Now before we acknowledge the parents, the administrators, the teachers, the neighbors who are here to support this team, I want to first ask and recognize a superstar. Mr. Richard Fortune, would you please stand if you're here? There he is. Mr. fortune is the director of athletics for the entire Hampton City Schools division. And I can tell you, he has poured his heart into middle school sports. So let's give him another round of applause. Now, parents, I heard you do a woop when he was talking. So all parents and school board people in terms of schools and teachers and administrators, please stand. If you are here in support of this team and be recognized. Thank you so much and congratulations again.

024You can return to your seats. All right. Lots of excitement. And at this time, he's is proud to recognize three students who received the 2026 top 20 under 20 award from the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. The students were honored during a ceremony on May the 7th for their leadership, service and positive impact within their schools and our community. So I'm going to ask our honorees, Ethan Alexander, iHeart of Hampton High School, Josiah Porter Jordan of Phoebus High School, and Caleb Norman of Kikuta High School to please join me down at the podium. All right. Everybody made it perfect. All right, when I call your name, please just step forward. We're first going to recognize Josiah Porter Jordan, who is an active student leader at Phoebus High School and is committed to service, leadership and community

025involvement through his leadership positions and hands on workforce experience, he has made a positive impact within his school and the greater community. Let's give him a round of applause. Next we have Caleb Norman. Please step forward. Caleb is a motivated freshman again, a freshman as a 20 under 20, a Kikuta in high school who is actively involved in leadership, service and extracurricular activities. His dedication to community service, scouting, and personal growth reflects a strong commitment to helping others and developing leadership skills. Let's give them a round of applause. And next. And am I saying that correct, Ethan? Okay. Excellent. Ethan is a please step forward is a well-rounded student from Hampton High School who demonstrates leadership through service, collaboration, and involvement in numerous school and community organizations. His positive character and commitment to others make

026him a respected role model amongst his peers. Let's give him a round of applause. Okay, now with Josiah, Caleb and Ethan, please join me on the stage. The stairs with the. There you go. Congratulations. Take a look at these young men. Is this awesome? That's right. I tell you, this is Hampton City Schools right here. And I can tell you, I thought I was proud of them. I thought our board was proud of them, but there's nobody more that's not as proud of them as our vice mayor of Hampton, Mr. Steve Brown. Every time he sees them, he has to come back and report to me that he saw. In fact, he tells me the same story over and over again. And I'm like, Steve, I know he talks about how polish they are, how

027articulate they are, and how they are truly a picture and a portrait of a Hampton graduate, even though we got baby boy who's a freshman. Okay, but I want to say that I can speak personally, at least for one of them. Josiah, who's in the middle here with the tan suit on, is my next door neighbor. But that's not the story. When he was applying for 2420, he contacted my husband and asked, could he help him with his application? And we said, yeah, come on over his next door. Josiah put a suit on and came next door and met with my husband. See, that's the kind of dedication I'm talking about. Yes. So I'm so proud of all three of these young men as we are as a school division. And on behalf of our

028chair, doctor Mason and the Hampton School board superintendent, Doctor Haynes, we're going to present each of you with a certificate and a coin. I will read what the certificate says, but each one of your names are on it. Okay. Certificate of achievement from the Hampton City School Board. Congratulations. Proudly presented to Caleb Norman Kikuta and high school Hampton Roads Workforce Council 20 under 20 award. And each of you are getting the same certificate. So please, let's have a round of applause for each of them. This one is for Josiah. And this is for my Ethan. Okay, another round of applause. Now, I know many of you came out tonight specifically just to show your support. And that's what makes this happen. This doesn't happen by chance. Success is not a singular act. It has to

029be supported. And I would like all of you who are in support of these three students and their tonight to please stand and be recognized. Thank you so much and congratulations again. Let's hear it again 20 under 20 right now. Let me get a quick picture. Oh she wants to get a picture okay. Thank you. Thanks again and congratulations again everybody okay. See you baby. All right. Next I'm going to call Shereen Colden of Lindsay Middle School to please join me at the podium. Is this year's statewide winner of the if I were a mayor essay contest. The contest is sponsored by the Virginia municipal League BML, and is open to seventh and eighth grade students across the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. Students submitting entries were asked to write a short essay in which they

030identify an issue of their locality, talk to others about possible solutions, and then present the solution that they believe will best address the issue. Selene's serene essay focused on flooding and resiliency initiatives and is featured in the May issue of VML magazine. Let's give her a round of applause. Head right up the stairs. Let me ask you something. Okay, now I know your name. Serene means to be calm and cool and collected. Were you serene when you found out you were a state winner? No, no, that was really excited. You can tell us. I was really excited, and it felt like so surreal because I didn't believe I would, like, achieve something like this. Well, I also want to add that serene was recognized by the Hampton City Council last week. You're going to be

031the mayor, so we already know that. So on behalf of our chair, doctor Mason, and our school boards and our school superintendent and our school board, we want to present you with a certificate and a coin as well. Okay. Just to show you how much we appreciate you and how proud you make us. Okay. If I were a mayor, get you certificate of achievement from the Hampton City School Board. Congratulations. Proudly presented to Serene Golden Lindsey Middle School statewide winner in the Virginia municipal League. If I were mayor. Essay contest. Congratulations. Let's have another round of applause for her. Do you have family here? All right. We're going to ask you a family. And school administrators and partners and supporters all stand who are here supporting serene tonight. I think she wants to be. Let's

032see another round of applause as she leaves the stage. Congratulations. All right. Our next recognition is a student from Kikuta High School. Would Cassia van der Linde please join me at the podium? Yes. Is it perfect? So Cassia placed first in the public speaking at the Virginia State Leadership Conference held April 10th through 12th in Reston, Virginia. She and one other student who placed fourth. An Introduction to Business Concepts have qualified to compete in the SPLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Let's give her a huge round of applause. Right. Okay, Casilla, would you join me on the stage? We're talking another state winner on nationals going to the nationals. I know she'll get that too. Okay, so let me ask you something. Was public speaking. Public speaking isn't easy. So were you really

033good at it? Or you had to study it and get good at it or what? Well, come tell it. Always been on my report card, so I think I'm pretty good. Tell them that first part. I don't think they heard that. I said talk too much has always been on my report card, so I think I'm pretty good at it. That's awesome. It was one man too. Okay, so we want to present you because we're so proud with a certificate from Hampton School Board and a coin. And the certificate reads congratulations again from the Hampton City School Board, proudly presented to Kasha van der Linde, kick a Tan high school first place in public speaking at the Black Virginia State Leadership Conference. Let's have a round of applause for Cassie. And before Cassie sits down,

034any family members, any neighbors, any others administrators, everybody in attendance for Cassia, please stand to be recognized. She needs to see her support group. Okay. Now, since since you got it in public speaking, you want to finish the recognition. You want to do this? Okay, well, I hit you up next time. Okay, let's have another round of applause for Cassie. Well, in this chair, maybe she'll go into PR as you were in PR and you said. Your teacher said you spoke too much. I'm in PR and I remember on my report card when I was in elementary school, my teacher said I was a social butterfly. And I thought that was very beautiful until I realized I was talking to you, I think. I think it was a requirement. I do, I think it's a

035requirement. Yes, ma'am. All right. The next few recognitions are very talented students and directors and our visual and performing arts department. So we're going to go ahead and recognize our students. First I'm going to ask Addison Bartlett. And actually Addison was not able to join us this evening. But I believe her mother is here to accept her award so she could come down front. We also have Wyatt, fat Kin, Madeline Phipps and Bryan Ranger of high school, as well as Stevie Goodman of Kilgore Gifted Center. If you could all join me down front at the podium. All right, so we're going to first recognize Addison. So Addison's moms here representing her this evening. She is a junior at Kikuta High School. She won first place in the third district congressional Art competition. So. And she

036only just found that out on Thursday evening of last week. So that's why it was such a quick turnaround. So she was represented. She was at a reception with Bobby Scott, correct? Yes. And her winning piece will hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol building for one year, to be viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Let's give Addison a round of applause. Wyatt, would you step forward? Wyatt is an all state high school chorus delegate and an American Choral Directors Association southern regional honors national choir member. Let's give him a round of applause. Next, I'd ask if Madeline Phipps would please step forward. And I don't believe Brian is here, but Madeline and Bryan Ranger, they were both named to the all state high school chorus delegates. So let's give Madeline and

037Bryan a round of applause. And then Stevie Goodman. Stevie, step forward please. Stevie is a student from Kilgore Gifted Center, and she was an all state middle school chorus delegate and an American Choral Directors Association Southern Regional honors National choir member. Let's give her a round of applause. That's awesome. Okay, let's have Addison's mom, Wyatt, Madeline, Bryan and Stevie come to the stage. That's right. We want to say congratulations to each of you all and to your little one for outstanding accomplishments in the field of visual and performing arts. I also want to acknowledge and art teacher Ashley Brooks Kikuta and chorus teacher Karina Huber and Kilgore chorus teacher Amanda Galloway. It is because of the guidance of these people, these outstanding educators, that these students are able to perform at the level that they

038are. So on behalf of our chair, doctor Mason, our school board, and our superintendent, Doctor Haynes, I'd like to present each of you with a certificate and a coin. So I'm going to read them. Okay. You notice a certificate of achievement is saying congratulations. This one's going to Addison Bartlett Kikuta in high school, first place, third District congressional Art competition 2026. Was it entitled treachery? It was I, I saw it online. Congratulations. Now, Wyatt, you the man. You got two. Okay, you've got one that's being presented to you. Why kick a ten high school, all state high school course delegates. Let's hear it. And American core directors association, southern regional honors National choir member. Now, Madeline Phipps, you're being presented an award proudly presented Kikuta in high school. All state high school chorus delegate. And

039rounding it out is Stevie. Stevie Goodman. Congratulations. Proudly presented to you, Kilgore Gifted center All-State Middle School chorus delegate. Not to be outdone, Stevie has another one. Stevie's also getting an award, just like Wyatt Kilgore, Gifted Center, American Choral Directors Association Southern Regional honors national choir members. People would talk about state and national champions. We have got to give them some applause in. I know there are a lot of parents in here for these students, so I'd like you to stand along with your family members as well as your administrators from your school, to recognize these wonderful students. And Addison, it's mom. Thank you. And let's have another round of applause for these wonderful people. Thank you so much, pumpkin. I can I can hear, you know. Okay. You want to come up here? We

040can be flexible. Yeah, we work as a team. Come on. All right, well, now, when I call you, you're not going to stand at the podium. We're going to have you just come right up on stage for us, okay? All right. We would like to recognize our outstanding directors. So will our band and chorus directors, Lisa Farrell and Christine Bowser of Eaton Fundamental Middle School, Michael Bigelow and Amanda Galloway of Kilgore Gifted Center, and Jolene Holbrook of Phoenix, pre-K through eight school. Please join us up front at the on stage. And I don't believe Miss Galloway is able to join us this evening. So I think our assistant principal, Miss Hawk Williams, will accept on her behalf. Come on up, Miss Hawk Williams. All right. When I call your name, would you just please step

041forward? First, we're going to recognize Lisa Farrow of Eaton Fundamental Fundamental Middle School and Michael Bigelow of Kilgore Gifted Center, and Jolene Holbrook of Phoenix, pre-K through eighth school, as these three have received the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association program of honor. Let's give them a round of applause. Now, this program of honor, it recognizes a school band, programs overall excellence, not just one performance, but consistent achievement across the entire program throughout the school year. So it's kind of like a championship for a school band program. So let's give them one more round of applause. All right. And we're not done yet. We have additional awards for some of these folks. The Virginia Blue Ribbon Award recognizes a school music program where all major ensembles earned superior ratings, demonstrating overall excellence across the program

042in the same year. So again, it's like another championship for that School Musical program. And this year's Blue Ribbon Schools and their directors are, again, Lisa Farrell and Christine Bowser of Eaton Fundamental Middle School, Michael Bigelow and Amanda Galloway of Kilgore, Gifted Center, and Jolene Holbrook of Phoenix, pre-K through eight school. Let's give them a huge round of applause. Okay, I'd just like to say on behalf of the Hampton School Board, I'm going to move it up because y'all step forward. Now, I got to step forward on behalf of the Hampton School Board and our chair, doctor Mason and our superintendent, Doctor Haynes. You all make us. You all are music to our ears. You all make us proud. And we know that this doesn't happen in every school division, but we're so proud that

043it's happening in Hampton City schools. So I want to congratulate each of the band and chorus directors for their outstanding accomplishments, and also for your leadership roles in the fields of performing and visual arts. You know, the success of our band and the success of our course, the success of those students. It's a direct reflection of your leadership. You know, I don't care what they can sing or be the drum, they won't be successful unless you make them successful. It's because of your leadership. So you're so dedicated that we know you care and pour your dedication into every rehearsal and every performance. Your time, your teaching, your nurturing all have made a difference. And from a personal perspective, I can say that that happens in every school that you all represent. And I know for

044Eaton, for a personal experience, you've got a student who came just to be here to celebrate the fact that you all were getting an award because she came from Arizona knowing nothing, and you all transformed her life. Troy, would you please stand? Troy? Troy bass right there. Yeah. Yep. She worried me to death. She's my granddaughter. She's like Nana, I'm coming. So I want to thank all of you, all for what you do. And I know you hear accolades all the time from your parents and from your students, hopefully. So on behalf of the board, I want to present these certificates. Okay. The first one congratulations. Proudly presented to Amanda Galloway, Kilgore Gifted Center, Virginia music Educators Association, Blue Ribbon School. She proudly accepted that on her behalf. Congratulations! Proudly presented to Christine Bowser Eaton

045Fundamental Middle School, Virginia music Educators Association, Blue Ribbon School. Certificate of Achievement, congratulations proudly presented to Lisa Farrell, Eaton Fundamental Middle School, Virginia music Educators Association, Blue Ribbon School. Certificate of Achievement congratulations proudly presented to Lisa Farrell yet again. Eaton Fundamental Middle School, Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association program of honor. You all should be singing. Certificate of achievement. Congratulations. Proudly presented to Jolene Holbrook. Phoenix pre-K through eight school Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association program of honor. Also presented to Joanne Holbrook. Phoenix pre-K through eight school Virginia music Educators Association, Blue Ribbon School. And the last two. This is exciting because a lot of people don't get any certificates. Okay, you all should be very excited. This is this is wonderful. You all should be clapping for these people. They are. I'm telling you,

046they represent us well. All right. Congratulations to Michael Bigelow Kilgore gifted center, Virginia band and Orchestra directors Association program of honor. And once more, Michael, this certificate is presented to you. Kilgore Gifted Center, Virginia music Educators association, blue ribbon school. Now let's have a big round of applause for all these people who teach our students and do such a great job at it. We acknowledge the administrators and other guests in the attendance. For these outstanding educators, we would be remiss not to recognize two superstars I choose teacher specialist. Please stand. There you go. And Kelly D, curriculum leader for the Visual and Performing Arts department. Kelly. He's back there. Okay, Mr. D and Miss Ash are just amazing. But we also want to recognize their Visual and performing arts department for receiving Best Communities for

047Music Education distinction. Now, you've heard of a baker's dozen. So you know that's that extra donut, right? Which represents 13. This is the 13th year that Hampton City Schools has been named Best communities for Music education. Let's give both of them well deserved applause. We want to thank all of our teachers and administrators because this doesn't happen in a silo. We know that everybody has to participate from the principals have to give the support to these wonderful teachers. And the administration from an academic standpoint, has to set the stage. So again, we want to thank everybody and give you all the best round of applause as your supporters stand and be recognized as well. Okay. Thank you. You may be seated. All right. Our next recognition, they've all been very exciting, but this one is

048equally exciting, if not more. We are going to recognize Angela Chen, which she. Please join us up on stage. Give her a round of applause. Come on up and standby. So you all may recognize Angela from our last televised school board meeting. Because she was recognized as the valedictorian for Hampton High School. So that's already quite, quite the accomplishment, correct? Well, she is even more exciting news to share with us, as she has just been named a Gates Scholar and is now a member of the Gates Scholarship class of 2026. Let's give her a round applause. So the Gates Scholarship is a highly selective last dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and perseverance. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to student leaders with the goal of

049helping them reach their fullest potential. As one of 750 scholars chosen from a pool of over 61,000. I'm gonna say that again. She is one of 750 that was chosen from a pool of 61,000 applicants from across the nation. Angela now belongs to an elite group of young leaders, all of whom represent the very pinnacle of academic achievement, service and commitment. In addition to funding her undergraduate education, the Gates Scholarship will help Angela continue to hone her leadership skills, prepare her for professional life, and start building an enduring network of fellow scholars and other distinguished individuals. She will also have access to a range of supportive services including mentoring, leadership development, wellness, career guidance, internship, job opportunities, and more. Let's give her a round of applause. Let me tell you a little bit more about

050Angela. As you know from recognizing her back in May as Hampton's Victoria valedictorian, she has an impressive. And let me make sure. Is that your GPA, she has an impressive 4.59 GPA. Okay. That's very impressive. Angela, if anybody asked me, did I have any associated with a 4 or 5 nine? I tell them it was my address because that was about the best I could do. Pumpkin, you are so. I mean, you are. You are awesome. And she also has a strong commitment to leadership, academics and service. She serves as chair of the Hampton Youth Commission and president of the Science National Honor Society, while also. And how do you get a 4.5 now doing all this? Also participating in varsity girls soccer, multiple honor societies, and the Virginia Space Coast Scholars Summer Academy. Angela

051volunteers throughout the community and has demonstrated a passion for leadership through her service. Through her communication and through her academic excellence. So where will she be attending school? She plans to attend the University of Virginia and major in biomedical engineering. After college, she plans to pursue a master's degree. Let's have another round of applause for this young lady, this scholar. So we're presenting you with this certificate, Angela. And I'm sure based on what we're hearing about you, you're going to get many more in many other areas throughout your journey. It says congratulations. Proudly presented to Angela Chin, Hampton High School, the gates scholarship. All right. You got your Cohen. Is there anything you want to say? Because I'm going to take Gate Scholars a rare. So we're going to give you the mic. Well, definitely

052a huge thank you to my family who has supported me, my mom, who is here supporting me today. I'm really grateful and honored to receive the scholarship. I've already looked at housing and with UVA housing looking at $800 a month for apartment. I'm definitely grateful for the scholarship to relieve me of financial burdens. Thank you. Okay, she has to go to. Another round of applause, and her parents and people from her school who are here to support her. Please stand to be recognized. Yeah. There's mom. All right, all right. Lots of great recognitions this evening and we are going to move on. And I would like to call Coach Jeremy Blunt to the stage, please. Come on up, coach. All right. I get to brag on you a little bit, so face the audience for

053me. So tonight it is our privilege to recognize and celebrate coach Jeremy Blunt for his outstanding leadership and dedication to our student athletes. During his 11 years as the head coach at Phoebus High School. Let's give him a round of applause. I should have brought my water up for this because this is a lot of accolades I've got to say about you. So here we go. Let me clear my throat. Under Coach Blunt's leadership, the Phantoms established one of the most successful football programs in Virginia. His teams captured four Virginia High School League state championships, including Division three titles in 2021 and 2022, and Division four titles and 2023 and 2024. The program also secured multiple regional championships and an impressive ten Peninsula District titles. Coach blunt success on the field earned him numerous honors,

054including eight Peninsula District Coach of the year awards, two VHSL region for coach of the year recognitions for VHSL region, three coach of the Year honors, and four vessels State Coach of the year Awards across class three and class four. I told you I need water. That's a lot of recognitions. So during his tenure, the Phantoms achieved a remarkable 51 game winning streak, which at one point ranked as the third longest active winning streak in the nation. His teams also led the state in total defense in both 2022 and 2023. Let's give him a big round of applause. You know, beyond the championships and the accolades, Coach Blount's greatest legacy is a positive impact he's had on students. That's why I think it's so fitting for this portion of the recognition for you to have

055set through to see all the wonderful things students are doing, because I know that's been your greatest pleasure seeing students succeed. And I can tell you he has impacted countless lives of student athletes, not only through the athletic prowess, but also through academic excellence, through discipline, and through character. And I want to share this story before I move forward. Coach Blunt I'm about a year and a half ago, my husband and I, and you may remember this. We were at a winery outside of West Point, and I was sitting there. These men were talking about football, and they were talking about high school football. And somebody was from that Gloucester area, and somebody was on the South side. And coach Jeremy Blunt of Phoebus named popped up. So, you know, my ears popped up and

056what they said, I actually picked up the phone and called Coach Blunt because they were saying that that coach had so much character, had so much class that they wish they could be like him. Did I not place that phone call and did they not talk to you? All right, so let's have another round of applause for you. So without further ado, Coach Blunt, I want to present this plaque to Coach Jeremy Blunt in recognition of dedicated service as the varsity head football coach at Phoebus High School. Hampton City Schools, 2012 to 2025. Let's have another round of applause. Here is your special corn care that wherever you go and it will bring you good luck. Trust me from Hampshire City Schools and I would like all of the Phoebus people. I know you're here

057in the room and everybody who is here. There you go. I mean, Josiah just jumped up. Everybody who was here to congratulate Coach Blunt, Hampton City Schools people, because he brought national attention to our school division. Thank you so much, Coach Blunt. We we want to hear from you, sir. All right. Appreciate everyone having me tonight. It is certainly a pleasure to be here. It's a little bitter sweet. A lot of congratulations for over the years, especially to my wife and my family. It's a lot of countless hours that were put in on the field, outside of the field, in order to promote excellence to the division leadership team, the school board members, Phoebus administrative team, you know, to the students, my coaches, and most importantly, to my players who are spread out all over

058this state in this country, you know, doing what they are doing in college. And I know they're productive citizens in society. This is why we do it. I will miss these moments, and I know the program and the direction is in great hands. And I'll always be a fan of Hampton City schools no matter where I am. So thank you all for the beautiful moments and years and and support throughout this time. That was a wonderful word. Let's hear it again for coach Jeremy Blunt. Thank you. And you know the support behind in his success is always the wife. Where's your wife? I saw her over. Where'd you go? There she is. Okay, let's have a round of applause for Miss Black. All right, well, before I turn the mic over to doctor Mason, he's

059got the last recognition of the evening. And before Miss Cherry runs off. Come on, come on. All right, so we are excited to share with the school board that Miss Cherry and I have been selected to present at our National School Public Relations Association, otherwise known as Seminar in New Orleans in July. So New Orleans may not know what's going to hit them. We're on our way. So drawing on this Cherry's experience as both a former public relations professional and current school board member, we're going to discuss the importance of maintaining appropriate governance boundaries while leveraging the valuable perspective that communication professionals bring to the broad service service. The session is going to examine common pitfalls, correct potential role confusion, and strategies for fostering that strong working relationship where we're building trust and mutual respect.

060So again, New Orleans doesn't know what's going to hit them. So we are proud to represent the school delivering miss goal. Put it politely. But basically what it means is stay out of her business okay. Thank you I appreciate that doctor Mason. The. All right. We're going to send a email to the mayor of New Orleans and tell him, look out. That's all I'm going to say. But before I recognize our student reps to the board tonight, I want to call Doctor Haynes up for a moment. Oh, my gosh, you're in trouble. I don't even know. He didn't know about this guy's. With the Hampton City schools. We are very fortunate because we have people who have been committed to this division for a good number of years. And so each year we recognize people

061for their commitment to Hampton City Schools. And as chairman of this board, it is certainly my honor and privilege to present Doctor Haynes with his 30 year pin, because he's been with Hampton City Schools for 30 years. Wow. Oh my God. Don't see something. People see something. Thank you to the board and their trust in me. And I appreciate the opportunity to serve actually 31 years in Hampton City schools. But I do have my official 30 year pin. We will continue with our mantra of one community, one transformation. I actually thought he was calling me up here to recognize my birthday. It was yesterday, but belated birthday. But thanks again. We snuck that one in on him. He didn't know I was going to call him up here. So. All right. So certainly it is.

062It is my pleasure to recognize our 2025 2026 school board student representatives Ava, Sage and Kayla. Please join me on the stage. Okay. All right. So the student representative serves as the voice of Hampton students speaking on issues and policies that directly impact the student body. While the position is non-voting, the student plays an active role in school board discussions and participate in in all public school board meetings, special events, and graduations. I'm going to begin with Ava Tanner, the alternate to the alternate to the student representative position, who is a senior at Bethel High School. Ava serves as president of Alternate Alternative World Changes Incorporated, a role she has held for two years. She has also been a lead Academy ambassador for three years, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and school engagement. Her passion

063for civic involvement is evident through her role as youth and government president for two years, and her participation in the community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Caddy CA International Conference. Ava is a salutatorian of Bethel High School for the class of 2026. She will attend the University of Virginia and major in philosophy, political thought, and law. And now we recognize Sage Holden, a junior at Bethel High School in the Academy of Law and Public Safety. She is passionate about advocacy, youth and youth leadership. She serves as vice president of the Hampton 14 club, a lead Academy ambassador and a representative on the Academy of Law and Public Safety Advisory Board, while also playing varsity volleyball for Bethel and the Virginia Wave Volleyball Club. Recognized as one of Hampton Roads Top 20 under 20, sage aspires to

064study political science at Spelman College and pursue a career in law. Last but certainly not least, we have Caleb Lucas, a senior at Phoebus High School who is serving his second term as a student representative to the school board. He is a member of the National Honor Society and five Theta Kappa honor Society at Virginia Peninsula Community College, demonstrating a strong commitment to scholarship. Caleb is Phoebus High School's valedictorian for the class of 2026 and serves as the class president, a role he has held since 2022. He also contributes as an intern advisor on the executive Board of the Hampton YMCA Leaders Club, showcasing his dedication to service and youth leadership. In addition, Caleb is a drum major for for the phenomenal Marching Phantoms, leading with discipline and pride, and is actively involved in the

065Hampton, Newport News, Kapolei and the Virginia Youth Civics and Leadership Association Model General Assembly. As an academic. As an Academy of Hampton Ambassador, Caleb represents his school with excellence, embodying leadership, service, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in his community. He plans to attend North Carolina Ant State University and major in political science. On behalf of myself, I Vice Chair Miss Jackson of the school board and the superintendent, Doctor Haynes. We thank all three of you for your time this year and your dedication to Hampton City Schools. Please accept this plaque and coin as a token of recognition for your hard work. All right. Now, before you return to your seats, I'd like to ask anyone in the audience who's here to support you. All your families. I know Caleb's grandmother's back there,

066and she's. She's certainly going to stand. All right. Any school administrators, a special guest, please stand and be recognized. Ava's dad and grandmother over there. I see Ava's grandmother over there as well. Ava. Oh. Oh. Oh! Come on. Come on. All right. One. Two. Three. Like. All right. This is going to conclude our recognitions. We're going to take a five minute recess to reset for a moment. All right. And we'll be right back. We go this way. Testing. Here with you. Will do that. I'm gonna say you did. Show me. How to. Oh, my gosh. We take a pitch. You get a picture. Thank you. No. Come on. I got on this. I got. Your. Okay. Oh. Regular vanilla. We have a. I just don't have a chocolate. So I figure out. You mean this.

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068Did you. Do you want to talk about. I got. I don't say that. All right. Does everybody. Oh, you got you. Yeah. Thank you all very much. We're going to continue along with item number three, which is the consent agenda for tonight. 3.01 personnel report 2610 3.02. School board approval of minutes from May 20th, 2026 meeting 3.03. School board consent to receipt of donations for June 2026. What's the pleasure of the board? Mr. chair, I like to move the way that we accept the consent agenda as presented. Second, it's been properly moved by Mr. Fondre and seconded by Doctor Banks Gray that we approve tonight's consent agenda as presented. Any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Mr.. I miss cherry, a doctor. Banks. Gray. Hi, Mr.. Samuels. Hi, Mr.. Kilgore. A

069doctor, Woodhouse, a doctor. Mason, I motion carries. Now we'll move on to item number four. Superintendent and staff reports, and I will turn it over to Doctor Haynes. Thank you. Chair Mason. Vice chair Jackson and members of the board vision leadership team in the Hampton community. For this evening's first presentation, doctor Jennifer Oliver, director of government and community relations, will highlight how Hampton City School supports military connected families and how our school division collaborates with nearby military installations. Understand Doctor Oliver will also be introducing some very special guests who also in attendance this evening. Doctor Oliver. All righty. Well, good evening. School board chair. Doctor. Mason. Vice chair. Mrs. Jackson, school board members, superintendent. Doctor Haynes. And valued members of our Hampton community. It is truly my privilege to provide an update on Hampton City

070Schools ongoing efforts to support our military connected students and our families. And I'd like to make a note this evening that Finley, the young lady that started us off, is also a proud military child. It was purely a coincidence that she was here with her mom's. Her mom, Kelsey, has been serving in the career Air Force for many years. Communities like Hampton are uniquely positioned. We are home to the men and women of all, of all the forces who defend our nation. And with that comes a shared responsibility to support their families. The strength of our military installations and the strength of our schools are deeply connected. When families and military families thrive, after community thrives. Over the past year, many military families have experienced deployments and extended separations as service members have answered the

071nation's call. These challenges serve as a reminder of the sacrifices our military families make in every day. The role that our schools play. As you look at the family on the screen, it is important to note that many of our families are dual military households where both families and both parents are serving and deploying at the same time. For these students, school is more than just a place of learning. It is a source of consistency, belonging and support. This evening you will see how our work remains aligned with the superintendent's priorities and why there is much to celebrate. All right. We're going to maybe try to turn this on. There we go. Alrighty. Thank you. This evening's agenda includes an update of our current military connected population in overview of the year round activities and

072events that support our military connected families, and a highlight of the successes stemming from our partnership with surrounding military installations. The presentation will conclude with remarks from Colonel Steven Anderson, installation Commander of Joint Base Langley Eustis. Recently, Doctor Haynes had the opportunity to host Colonel Steven Dylan Burger, the Deputy Commander at Joint Base Langley Eustis, on our his podcast. During their conversation, Colonel Dylan Burger shared that the only constant in the military's child's life is change. Yet despite frequent frequent transitions, relocations, and deployments that military families experience, military connected students continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience. Their strength is captured in a well-known phrase I bloom where I am planted. The dandelion seen here is a symbol for military children. Despite being uprooted and replanted, they continue to grow much like military connected students who build

073new friendships and find success wherever they go. He remains intentional in providing stability and a strong sense of belonging for all of our students and our military connected students, ensuring that they receive the academic and social emotional support needed to thrive. Despite the challenges of frequent transitions and deployments. Local leaders often note that schools are primary factors influencing where military families choose to live. Tonight, I am pleased to share that military connected enrollment in continues to grow. Last year, we reported a nearly 68% increase in enrollment since the 2223 school year. This year, we are proud to share an even greater milestone in 81.1% increase in military connected enrollment over the past four years, as reflected in the data. Joint Base Langley Eustis The Langley side of it accounts for approximately 42% of our military

074connected students, with more than 600 students enrolled in Hampton City Schools. Additionally, families associated with the Navy represent about 54% of our military connected population, with more than 900 students enrolled. It is also important to note that these figures represent only active duty service members and National Guard families. In addition, our schools proudly serve children of veterans and civilian personnel working on the installations, all of whom contribute meaningfully to the strength and mission of our broader, broader community. Before we continue, I would like to recognize two individuals whose partners, partnership and advocacy have been invaluable for Hampton City Schools Chief Carlson and Miss Tara Lynn Williams. No matter the challenge or the opportunity or the time of evening that I call them, they are always willing to provide guidance and support for our families and

075our students. Their leadership has strengthened the partnership between Hampton City Schools and our military community, and we are grateful for all they do. Just today, Chief Colson shared with me that he is retiring. This will be his last school board meeting that he will be joining us in uniform. So I'd like to take a moment just to say thank you and give you all a round of applause. Through collaboration with military installations and community organizations, we provide meaningful opportunities and resources that extend beyond the classroom. Colonel Anderson will share more about JBL's direct support, but I would like to highlight a few examples. Our school liaison program managers, that's Miss Tara Lynn provides critical training and resources for school school staff, including support for military interstate compact compliance. Recently, Miss Williams and our Navy School

076Liaison Officer provided deployment and reintegration kits to our school counselors, helping our counselors to better support students during periods of separation and reunion. Also, for the second year, students in grade five through eight participated in the Stem Outreach Day in conjunction with JBL and the Tidewater Integrated Combat Symposium, exposing our students to exciting career opportunities aligned with the Academies of Hampton. We also recently received accolades from the Department of Education during the review of our Purple Star Division status for our student led peer transition teams, which helped welcome new military connected students and ease their transition into our schools throughout the year. In addition, Doctor Haynes and General Wallace Arnold continue to lead the Superintendents Community Council, bringing together leaders from education, the military, local government and business to discuss the discuss trends and opportunities

077affecting military families. Finally, we still maintain a dedicated military family web page that provides easy access to registration information, after school options, and other important resources. While it may seem small. Integrating the online registration has allowed our military families to begin the enrollment process while they are pieces in to our region, reducing additional stressors of frequent moves. Together, these partnerships create a strong network of support that helps our military connected families feel welcomed, connected, and position for success. Celebrating our military connected students is truly a community wide effort. During April's month of the military, Hampton came together once again to recognize and honor the sacrifices and resilience of military families. With prominent buildings across the city illuminated in purple as a visible sign of support. Together, we send a clear message to every military child

078you belong. Here, you are supported and your contributions make our schools stronger. At the same time, these experiences help all students develop a deeper understanding of empathy, compassion, and the sacrifices made by their military peers. For a second year in a row. 100% of our schools participated in the celebration, hosting events that highlighted the importance of military children and what they what they contribute to our communities. Activities included breakfasts and ice cream socials were deployed. Parents join their children virtually. The dedication of a plaque honoring the resilience of military connected students. Flower flower planting projects supporting JBL's third annual Take Your Kid to Work Day, and a special themed purple themed menu created by our very own Food and Nutrition Services team for students across the division. This 42nd video highlights the work around the

079school division. School board and viewing audience. It is my distinguished honor to introduce Colonel Steven Anderson, commander of the Joint Base Langley Eustis. Colonel Anderson and his family joined our Hampton community from Air Base, Italy, where he served as commander of the 31st Mission Support Group. Today, he leads the six 33rd Air Base Wing and overseas installation support for more than 18,000 Air Force and Army personnel across one of the nation's most important joint military installations. His service reflects a lifelong commitment to our nation's security and the men and women who serve alongside him. Yet when Colonel Colonel Anderson speaks to groups, you will know that one of his greatest sources of pride is his family. During his change of command ceremony, he spoke about the sacrifices his wife and children have made throughout his

080career. One particular sacrifice I'm going to bring you back to when you first came to Hampton. One particular sacrifice was during his transition to Hampton, which included spending five weeks with two young children living in a hotel while he assumed command of the installation, and while those during those weeks, it probably felt like he and his wife were in the throes of a combat mission. Situations like those are a reminder that military service is truly a family commitment. Colonel Anderson, thank you for your leadership, your service, and for the sacrifices your family continues to make. On behalf of all of us, and thank you for trusting Hampton City Schools to educate your students. Please join me in welcoming Colonel Steven Anderson for his remarks. Thank you. And good evening. Members of the board. Superintendent, educators,

081members of the Hampton community. It is a privilege to be here tonight representing the men and women of Joint Base Langley Eustis, along with my battle buddy, Chief Colson. Every day at JBL, we're laser focused on accomplishing our mission, investing in our people, and building strong connective tissue with our surrounding communities. Our success requires enduring partnerships, and there's no more critical partner to the well-being of our families than Hampton City Schools. Currently, Hampton City School Division serves over 600 JBL dependent students. As Doctor Oliver mentioned, including my oldest who's a third grader about to be a fourth grader. He will tell you, as many of you know, military life demands a lot from our families, frequent moves, changing schools, and the absence of parents during regular deployments. Again, my oldest went to three schools in

082three locations in a three year time span San Antonio, Texas, Tampa, Florida, and Averno, Italy. Remarkable. He was in school his first year in Italy in one day while we were giving him a bath, he said, dad, a friend of mine told me something that just can't be true. And I said, well, what's that bud? He said, my friend told me they went to elementary school last year, and this year you can't go to the same school two years in a row. And I had a tear drop from my heart as I said, well, no, but I'm sorry. Most kids go to the same school in consecutive years, but those are some of the things that military service does to our families. It can be very challenging, but what Hampton has built here is special.

083It's something you don't find everywhere. It's a place where our military kids feel like they belong, not just like they're passing through. And for our families, that makes a world of difference. The support you give is steady and real through things like student transition teams. The events you host to bring families in, and your dedicated military family website. You've created an environment where our kids don't just adapt, they thrive. Your recent recognition as a Virginia Department of Education Purple Star Division proves that this isn't just a talking point for Hampton City Schools, it's a core part of your culture. We saw that firsthand last month during the month of the military child, from accommodating to take your kid to work day to the warm welcome our leadership received at Langley Elementary School. Our partnership with

084Hampton City Schools has always been strong, but it continues to grow even more meaningful. Whether it's collaborative efforts like the Superintendents Community Council or the behind the scenes teamwork between your schools and our school liaison officers, you've made space for connection. And that's what turns good intentions into real outcomes. A perfect example of this is the City of Hampton Summer Youth Employment Program. Last year, Joint Base Langley Eustis opened its doors to 19 high school and college students from Hampton, integrating them into eight different departments across our installation. We were so impressed by their talent that we hired four of those for permanent positions this summer. We're thrilled to expand that number to over 50 students. And this is not just about summer jobs. It's about investing in people who will become our future civilian

085workforce, strengthening the bonds between the base and the city. It true partnership also means standing together to ensure our our schools have what they need. We recognize that hosting a large military population brings unique demands. Specifically, we know that welcoming and educating our military children with special needs requires specialized attention, and we understand the financial and operational strain that can place on scarce resources. During a recent roundtable at Bethel High School with Governor Spanberger, we discussed the realities of supporting military children with special needs, and we will continue to advocate alongside you to ensure this division receives the vital special education funding required to support every student. Investing in our people means ensuring the educators who teach our children are fully equipped. You fight for our students every day, and I want you to know

086that JBL is committed to fighting alongside you as well. At the end of the day, our mission at JBL is intertwined with yours. By supporting our military families, you enhance our readiness by collaborating on Stem initiatives, youth employment and community councils. We build a stronger Hampton together because of the environment you create. Many of our service members choose to make this region their permanent home long after their time is done. And my battle buddy, Chief Colson, he and his family are retiring here as well. Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and for being such an incredible partner to Joint Base Langley Eustis. Thank you. Me and this thing are just not working today. Alrighty. In closing, thank you. In closing, Hampton City Schools is honored to serve our military connected students and families through

087strong partnerships, meaningful support systems, and a deep commitment to student success. We extend our sincere gratitude to our military families, our installation leaders, school personnel, community partners, and this school board for their continued commitment to our students. Together, we ensure that service members can focus on their mission knowing their children are learning, growing, and thriving here. Next week, as we celebrate the class of 2026, we also will recognize the graduates who have courageously chosen military service. We thank them for their willingness to serve and look forward to the impact they will make in the years ahead. Because when we support military connected students, we are not only investing in their success, we are strengthening our community, supporting military readiness, and helping develop the next generation of leaders and service members. Thank you. We would be

088happy to answer any questions. All right. Thank you so much. Great presentation. Any comments from board members or questions? Doctor banks great. Thank you, Mr. Chair. And thank you, Doctor Oliver. Wonderful presentation as usual. I just want to thank Colonel Anderson, Chief Carlson and Miss Williams. Thank you all so much. As a former military child, Air Force to be exact. I totally understand. And I get how meaningful this program is to our young people. And I can see the excitement that all of these resources brings to those military kids. I just want to say thank you for your service. Thank you for your partnership with Hampton City School. And thank you for staying for this extended meeting. It's normally not this lengthy, but just for your your dedication and staying. We have cupcakes for y'all.

089So I'm going to bring those down to you right now. So thank you. Appreciate you. Anyone else? Any other comments from board member Mr. Kilgore? Yeah, I wanted to say also thanks for the great presentation. Really liked the fourth slide that showed the 81% increase. That's that's very notable. That's very impressive. Wanted to thank the Colonel for the kind words and also for the collaboration and supporting special ed funding. So thank you all very much. Thank you. You know, what else can I say? You sure can. Doctor. Thank you so much, Mister Chair. Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation. I was sitting here and I thought to myself, I must be the only one that was a military. They. They called us military brats. Yeah, yeah. But then I found that sister. Miss

090Tina Gray was a military brat as well. So. And our superintendent. So we thank you so much for the presentation. And I know what it means to have to change, you know, so many schools in one year. But I think that Hampton City School is doing a wonderful job with the military families. And so again, I say thank you. Thank you. All right. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just want to say ditto to what everybody else has said, but I also want to thank you for trusting your most precious cargo, if you will, to Hampton City Schools. And from what I'm hearing, and I hope we continue to serve you well and continue to earn your trust, because just like the presentation you did, I like the I like

091the the presentation with the dandelion because a lot of times you hear because of long deployments of parents and having to move from one school like you talked about your child, who said who stays in same school two years. It speaks to the military child's resilience as well. And that coordinates right with the dandelion, who is supposed to be one of the most resilient flowers there is because they adapt and bloom where they are planted. So I want to thank you for trusting and entrusting your children with us. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else? All right. Thank you so much for your service. Thank you. All right, Doctor Haynes. Mister chair, for our second presentation this evening, doctor John, our deputy superintendent and chief of staff will provide the board with

092a progress update regarding the draft of the 2026 through 2031 strategic plan. Doctor Casiano. Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Chair Mason, vice chair Jackson, members of the school board and Doctor Haynes. Pleasure to be with you this evening to share an update to both the board and the community, in reference to some of the actions we're taking with the upcoming strategic plan. So I wanted to begin with the kind of a purpose of tonight's presentation. We'll look at how the community members can access the 20 2021 2026 strategic plan, as well as the 2631 Draft Strategic Plan. We'll walk through some of the strategic planning process will highlight themes that emerge from stakeholder feedback, review proposed strategic framework, and discuss some next steps. So first I wanted to just share some context. Kind of building

093on a strong foundation. So if we think about the the framework for our current strategic plan 21 through 26 and the upcoming plan, it's really based on the 2010 strategic plan in that particular iteration. And so moving forward, this really is a commitment to continuous improvement in previous years plans. The board was interested in perhaps remaining keeping some of the same six focus areas. And in reference to feedback from stakeholders, they agreed with the board. And you'll see that in the presentation this evening. So there are six strategic focus areas that remain relevant today. And certainly the draft plan reflects stakeholder feedback, emerging needs and future opportunities. So again providing some additional context kind of the evolution of our planning framework. If we think back to the 2021 2026 plan and what we are trying

094to accomplish then, particularly as it relates to the Academies of Hampton, the Academies of Hampton was really seen as a high school initiative at that time. So keep in mind, it wasn't until the 2425 school year that we began with the implementation of Master Plan 2.0, which is a very comprehensive framework that is really designed and targeted toward K-12 learning. And so 2021, 2026 and what we heard from stakeholders, both internal and external alike, is that two separate documents, when we move forward with the next five year plan. Is there a possibility of merging the two? And so I think you'll hear that and see that this evening. Again, the evolution of our plan, dating back to the previous approach, that strategic plan really was the what. And it really was when it addressed the

095academies of Hampton. It was the high school initiative master plan 2.0 kind of served as the how for us. And so what we saw multiple planning documents looking ahead to the current draft, which we'll share this evening, the strategic plan really now encompasses the what and the how. It's one integrated planning framework and one comprehensive strategic plan. And this sentence here really brings it home a unified framework that aligns strategic priorities, future ready learning, operational systems and student experiences and support of every learner. So for the viewing audience, we know the board has been immersed in these planning documents. As Mr. Kilgore indicated earlier, I think this is the fourth draft hard copy that you all have received as board members. But for the viewing audience. A couple of things in the presentation tonight, if

096you were to download it, you would be able to click there on the top link to access our current plan. On the right side, you'll be able to click and draft and access the draft booklet for the the draft that's being proposed tonight. And then on the bottom left side, you'll have access to the outcomes that we presented to the board back in March. So the outcomes of the current plan were under and then again, board members intimately involved. This is an example. Just yesterday, Doctor Haynes meeting with Mr. Samuels and Miss Cherry after concluding meetings with all board members this week. And Mr. Samuels brought up, is there an opportunity, perhaps, for the community to get a better sense of changes between the two plans? Can we look at a document that gives a

097side by side picture of goals in the current plan, goals in the draft plan? And so that document provides that, and you've got a hard copy this evening at your seats of that as well. And for the viewing audiences as well. And Mrs. Girl doesn't know this yet. We'll be asking PR tomorrow to place those documents also on the main page of our website, in addition to a survey which I'll mention in just a moment. Talking about changes. When we look at the six focus areas, the current plan is represented on the left side of the screen. So those are six focus areas and we didn't really anticipate too many changes. Again, these were designed back in 2010. Stakeholders did, however bring up one suggested change that we have incorporated into the draft this evening.

098And so the current plan, one of the things that does not take into account some of the investments on behalf of the board and really the city as well, when it comes to building and renovations and transformation of classroom learning spaces. A lot of the work that Doctor Bolling overseas. And so we felt it was important to address that and to include that in addition to not just where we're spending capital dollars. It's also about, from a customer service standpoint, how we're addressing work orders in a timely manner, whether that be technology, air conditioning, etc.. So you see at the top left the arrow, previous current focus area, affective and efficient management of fiscal resources that now has morphed into bottom right hand corner of that quarter on the right side, managing resources and operations

099effectively and efficiently. The other thing we have had at a long standing is a long standing mission, vision and core values in Hampton City schools. We didn't anticipate too many changes here as well. Going into the feedback opportunity with staff and stakeholders, there weren't any really suggested changes meaningful for the core values, so those will remain the same. However, we wanted to highlight two changes, one to the mission and one to the vision that are being suggested this evening. So again, in the spirit of Master Plan 2.0, really, the academies and Future Ready Career Learning is a is a pre-K through 12 initiative. And so in the mission it's being proposed. Adding the verbiage in collaboration with our community ensures academic excellence and meaningful learning opportunities for every child, every day, whatever it takes. And

100then in the vision also addressing that again. Master plan 2.0. The first choice, ACS is the first choice for success and future readiness for every student. So again, when you peruse and read through the draft, you won't see the phrase Master Plan 2.0. Some of the feedback we received from stakeholders, particularly external, was that so What is that related to? And so now it's just one comprehensive, seamless plan. A lot of work still to be done, but we felt that merging the two is best for internal and external. Speaking of the strategic planning process itself, as the board is aware, we first began with reviewing our current plan that we're under. We analyzed the outcomes and data, shared those with the board in the community in March, and then we gathered stakeholder input. And so

101you see the stakeholder feedback there. And as Miss Jackson as superintendent the other day, did, we also incorporate and have we incorporated feedback from the Community Priorities workshop over the last several years? And yes, you'll see that reflected in this data as well. So you see the stakeholder groups there. I'll walk through and share some of the key themes from each of those. And we identified those themes. And then of course we drafted the strategic framework. So some cross holders take some cross stakeholder themes that you see on the screen. I wanted to go just a little bit more in depth and share with you under kind of three buckets, so you can if your eyes are on the screen, if you're listening to me, three buckets are one major division strengths, major areas for

102focus and then continue working toward. And that's kind of the question stakeholders addressed about where do we envision ourselves in five years. So some of the major divisions strengths highlighted by really cross theme across state color groups, the Academies of Hampton, Career Readiness, dedicated staff, student opportunities, strong adult relationships, innovation, technology systems, community partnerships, instructional resources, and commitment to students for major areas of focus. Workforce sustainability. There were comments around succession planning and for example, as as teachers begin to retire and with the pool being a lot different than it was 30 years ago for highly qualified educators, what are we doing as a division to ensure a successful succession planning, not just for classroom teachers, but for administrative positions as well? Special education supports. We heard this from both school administrators and teachers as

103well, looking for additional resources to support their work. Student belonging. We've come a long way with focus on social emotional learning and what we're doing in the classroom embedded in our curriculum, and we heard that loud and clear, not just from students, but from parents, school administrators and teachers as well as well. But they have said, we can't get enough of that. And so so they want more and more and more. And then staffing shortages, you know, as I mentioned earlier, similar to the workforce sustainability piece, in reference to continuing working toward and building upon some highlights in there, intertwined with some of what you see on the screen here, more authentic learning opportunities, more student voice students looking for additional opportunities for choice in their learning. Better life readiness, stronger belonging, and in more

104and stronger partnerships. So again, what was interesting for the team that analyzed the data was you saw these common themes throughout groups of stakeholders looking at some of the key themes among stakeholder groups, administrative feedback. And so these are just really high level highlights here. Consistent instructional expectations. They talked about, for example, as middle school principals, they're appreciative of elementary schools and adhering to literacy models so that by the time students matriculate to the middle grades, they are comprehending and reading texts on grade level staff recruitment and retention. Administrators talked about the divisions efforts to ensure that we're hiring the highest qualified teachers. They talked about the 92% retention rate last year and some of the work in HR. And again, a lot of this is for the next five years. They're saying, keep this

105on our radar. We want to keep this as focus areas. Key initiatives in the division, student attendance. Obviously if students aren't here, they can't learn. This is one of those pieces of the accountability movement in our state. That is a determining factor in our report cards as schools. And so administrators from accountability standpoint have seen that it's one of those pros of the system. Because when kids are here again, we're able to meet their needs, academic achievement and accountability, their thoughts here. Speaking to the accountability system, Virginia, which seems to change every several years. And so us being on the forefront from a support standpoint to ensure that they have the tools and resources needed to work with teachers and students, they want to see us continue to pour into them at leadership development and

106for aspiring administrators as well. And then again, the communication and organization alignment. What I'll say about this is in Master Plan 2.0, it requires that other departments, not just schools, align themselves. So, for example, we've seen new communication occurring between human resources and finance department, between special education department and core content areas. And so those are some examples they're proud of and appreciated. And they wanted to see more of that in the current plan. Looking at teacher feedback, they also addressed the curriculum with student engagement. They were appreciative of some of the resources and learning activities embedded in our curriculum to increase student engagement, and they to want to see more opportunities for student choice. They also mentioned and highlighted school climate and belonging. And again, this was a common theme among stakeholders that the

107work we're doing, we need to continue to do so. They appreciate things like the climate teams at each of our schools and the training, ongoing training those those teams received. They appreciate the professional learning and support and consistent behavior expectations. This was one of those, in some cases, with their colleagues. They were looking for more consistency, particularly at the secondary level where kids rotate from class to class. Administrators mentioned some of that as well. And then lastly, they appreciate the collaboration and communication. However, in the upcoming plan, they would like to see additional opportunities. Time is one of those variables that sometimes it's not within our control, but when it is, can we create additional planning opportunities for teachers to have those face to face conversations? Looking at support staff feedback and teachers was one

108of our largest stakeholder groups. We had about 500 teachers participate in providing us feedback, the support staff emphasized. They also appreciate in Hampton City Schools that it is, and we've heard this several times in presentation. It is this family feel, and some folks who leave Hampton decide to come back for for that as one of their reasons. And so they appreciate that even though they aren't often working in the classroom. So support staff feedback represents any and all employees who are not school administrators or teachers fall into this basket here. They appreciate the communication, particularly from the PR department and the multiple modes of communication, whether that's his email extra or even Peach Jar and some of the other podcasts with the superintendent and some of what we do on channel 46 with recordings as

109well, and they appreciate being included in those opportunities to highlight success success stories, which also speak to the recognition piece here. A grow for them that they mentioned for us would be as a division looking at additional professional growth opportunities. So, for example, as you're aware, we have the program where aspiring teachers who are currently instructional assistants have a pathway for training and licensure. And other office professionals, for example, in the school division, have voiced the desire to have similar pathways for them. And student well-being was again another issue that continues to resonate with different stakeholder groups. Student feedback. They also emphasized the belonging piece, one of the key pieces that stood out with students in over 12,000 responses and students grades three through 12 was their relationships with adults. It was unbelievable how many

110students talked about the positive relationships that adults in this division have in their lives? We heard that from school administrators as well. The student voice, as I mentioned earlier, they again want more opportunity for their learning. Caleb would probably agree with that. And sometimes, particularly as you approach the secondary and high school with those relevant learning experiences, when you're passionate about something, you want to do more of that. And so again, Master Plan 2.0 folded into the current plan. That is a big charge for us over the next five years. The mental health supports continue to be wanted and needed. They were very appreciative of the safety. They appreciate the fact that Hampton City Schools and all stakeholders address this. To include community and families, is that we remain on the cutting edge when it

111comes to technology to help keep our schools and offices safe. Career exploration. They want to continue as well as, again, as I mentioned, the relevant learning experiences. And then lastly, from a feedback standpoint, the community members, they appreciated our communication and transparency again, in multiple modes, particularly the website, particularly Parents Square and Peach Jar, as well as some of the written communication that goes out via email from our division. They also appreciated the transparency they talked about. Mrs. Dortch, Mrs. Branch, excuse me and her team from a finance perspective and and the board's transparency as well, with numbers and making sure that we are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. That was loud and clear from the stakeholder group. They talked about their appreciation for the workforce development, particularly those who had recent graduates and the

112experiences they've had. Even if they're moving on to college or going straight and straight into the workforce. They also talked about the community partnerships, school safety and again, fiscal responsibility. What was interesting about this with the group analyzed was it was as if they are brand ambassadors. What that speaks to us as a division leadership team is that I think the board, the division leadership team, and as Doctor Haynes has tasked all of our employees to be brand ambassadors. The story is getting out there. And so, as we've heard some of the successes tonight, and as Mrs. Cherry shared on several instances, a lot of the good work is being noticed and families are appreciative, appreciative. I think we heard this this evening from our military leadership as well. So looking at the model itself,

113this is again high level view if you want to get into the weeds, of course we've got it into the booklet. Rather than going through all of the goals this evening, just wanted to share some overarching themes from each focus area. So again, that first goal for us, which is the, you know, the center of the core of our work, our business is teaching and learning. That first goal of maximizing every child's learning, talking about literacy as an emphasis, future ready learning and student engagement. That second one creating safe, nurturing environments. Again, I've hammered home the point about belonging this evening. Stakeholders are also looking for more wellness, particularly staff, and we've done some of that through human resources. But they would like to see more opportunities for wellness. And again, the positive school climate

114continue to build upon that work. A big one for us, looking at our future workforce, particularly over the next five years, attract, develop and retain exceptional staff recruitment, retention, leadership development. These are not new to the draft plan. These are something some things that we've been working on consistently for quite some time now. But how do we continue to build and grow and enhancing family and community engagement and satisfaction, continuing to think through creatively the communication opportunities, looking to expand partnerships and really that focus on customer service, not just for families and students, but for our own staff as well. I mentioned the example of monitoring work order status and timely response on our on our part as a division. And then the last focus area, some of the highlights, some of the strategic investments

115we're making. The taxpayers particularly. We heard that loud and clear from community members, they said, and really charge to the board as well. Continue to do your due diligence as far as vetting what we're spending our tax dollars on when it comes to capital improvement projects. These are big ticket items. And so making decisions wisely. And they were they were appreciative to see that we are spending money going into a building like Bassett that occurred recently over the summer where we did a complete renovation. So a great use of dollars versus the total cost of of a knock down and rebuild of an elementary school, it feels like a brand new school, as you all have seen, when you're on the insides of that school. And then what's new in the strategic plan? A stronger

116focus on student belonging. Increased emphasis on future ready learning. Again, that alignment porch of the graduates, not a high school thing. It's really a pre K through 12 initiative. So backwards mapping and what skills do kindergartners as they move up etc.. So expanding that, expanding family and community engagement, employee well-being and retention, learning space transformation, resource alignment and operational effectiveness as far as measuring progress again through strategic goals, performance measures, their key initiatives in the plan as well. For each of the performance measures, annual superintendent reports to the community. These school board updates such as this stakeholder feedback and continuous improvement processes in reference to our mantra of one community, one transformation. The plan does reflect the voices, certainly indeed of our community. Provides direction for the next five years. Focuses on student, staff, families

117and community. As I mentioned earlier, builds on that strong foundation and positions us well for success and continued success in the future. I'll end with our next steps. Of course. The presentation this evening. We'll continue refinement of the draft plan based on your feedback in the next couple of weeks, as well as feedback from the community. So on Friday, actually tomorrow we'll be launching live on our website stakeholder feedback survey via the main page or website. So for the community members viewing, if you're interested in providing feedback, additional feedback, you can submit that information through the website via the survey. And then June 26th through July 8th, we'll review that feedback, finalize revisions, and then come back before the board during the July 15th meeting for final consideration and perhaps adoption of the 2026 2031

118strategic plan. So again, just a review for the reminder for the viewing audience. This particular slide here, we've got two places in the presentation. If you'd like to access some of the documents we discussed this evening, they are right here at your fingertips at this time. Doctor Mason, this concludes the presentation. Would be happy to address any questions that the board might have. All right. Thank you very much for an excellent presentation. Questions or comments from board members. Mr. Kilgore. Thank you, doctor, for great presentation. I'm really excited about the changes that you've made and and the increased focus of the strategic plan. You know, and I really like the change to the mission statement and the vision. But I've been saying that same mission and vision for 16 years. So it may take me

119a minute to add those words in, but I really like everything that you presented tonight. So thank you. Thank you, Mr. Kuchar. Yes. And if the board approves, then yes, we've got some posters to pull down and some websites to change for sure. Any. Mr. founder thank you, Mr. Chair. I just want to say great presentation is really important. I just really like how the plan is so informed by feedback from so many different sex. I mean support staff, administrators, teachers, of course, our students, parents, community. I mean, so I think I know that our mission is true to our mission at all times with that collaboration, making sure that we're getting that feedback. And people know that when they provide that feedback, that it actually goes a long way, that they're not just completing

120a survey or showing up to, you know, a community priority workshop, you know, just to eat. I mean, these things actually take form and they develop into what we see right now. And so I'm just really appreciative of that. I definitely like the new components of the plan, and I like the idea to that. It's going to be put out for us tomorrow, for us to even get even more feedback on the draft. And so before we even go into deliberation, while we're in deliberation and before we go to vote, we can get some additional information back from our from our stakeholders, any changes they might want to see from this. So I just think it's extremely collaborative. Lots of good feedback. Took all of the feedback and just looked at what was salient amongst

121the different sex. Take them out, took those things out, let them rise to the top. And then we have this great, this great new plan draft. So thank you so much. Thank you to everyone for all the work that they did going into the plan, and also for such a great presentation on it. Thank you. And you're absolutely right. I think, you know, one of the things we started to do in the last couple of years, Doctor Oliver for Community Priorities Workshop is at the beginning of the workshop. She shares the impact of the feedback from the previous workshop a year earlier, and so how stakeholder feedback has driven some of our continuous improvement. Anyone else, Miss Sherry? Thank you, Mr. Chair. Excellent report. Doctor Casiano would not expect anything other than that. I would

122like to just say that it was interesting, especially when Mr. Fondre was talking about the feedback and you all took what rose to the top and was interested in pretty much in every area. Communication was in there and people were very, very pleased with that. And I think that speaks volumes, because a lot of times what is intentional, unintentional, sometimes it's just left out and we can see that that's not the feeling here with what we're doing with our strategic plan and the different groups that you pointed to as well. And secondly, I'd like to just thank you for heeding Mr. Samuel's suggestion to put that side by side narrative so people can see the the changes. I think that was that will be very powerful. And I thank you, Mr. Samuels, for putting that

123out there and you for instituting that. Certainly. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, chairman Mason. Doctor. And this was a great presentation. I'm just so excited for the the next chapter, 2026 to 2031. And it's the fact that we're not only looking through a, a window, we're kicking the door down and we just open up everything. We're not doing anything in silo, you know, as you know. And that's one thing that I admire so much about the city of Hampton and Hampton City schools that we we do not operate in silos. And the fact that we listen, listen to individuals feedback and also put those feedback into practice, there's some what are some of the objectives? What are some of the measurable things that we can put in place to not only listen,

124but also learn from what people are saying and then regurgitate what? So what I'm hearing you saying and and Doctor Richard Mason can attest to that as a counselor. So what I'm hearing you saying is this. And then, okay, so let me let it just give me an opportunity to deliver that back to you as a customer. So thank you so much for that. Anyone else I would just like to add excellent presentation, like everyone has said. But for me the biggest piece because in the community we often hear about what are we doing for students? Are we providing students what they need? So to hear that over 12,000 students responded to this survey is absolutely amazing. And it's telling us that we are hearing from these students. And so that is that is great.

125And so just to continue to do the things that we're doing in Hampton City schools, because we are doing some great things and we're not just resting on our laurels, we're taking things to the next level. And I'm always reminded Miss Cherry had to say we can be on the right path, but if we're not moving, we can get run over, you know? And so we continue to run this race of transforming teaching and learning in Hampton City schools. So big thank you to those who have participated in the strategic planning development process so far, and certainly encourage those who would like to participate and want to add some more is to, you know, go online and provide some more feedback to us so that we can continue to finalize this plan. So thank you

126very much. Thank you all. All right, John, maybe getting a call from me later once I have an opportunity to take a look at what what what's there? All right, Doctor Haynes. Well, final presentation this evening. Miss Brittany Branch, our chief financial officer, will present the business and finance report for April 2026. Good evening, chair Mason, vice chair of school board members. And doctor Haynes and Hampton community. Tonight, I'll provide an overview of our April 2026 board report. At the end of April, we had a total budget of $329 million for the school operating fund. And I just wanted to note that that that number does not include the additional state funding that school board approved on May 20th, 2026, but that activity will show up on the May report. On the revenue side, at

127the end of April, we had over $244 million received. That's about 74% of the budget year to date. At the end of April, we received $165 million in state funds and 57 million from our local contribution. When we look at our expenditures, instruction continues to be our largest area of spending, followed by administration, attendance and health. We spent or encumbered $267 million, or 81% of the total budget, and payroll calls represent about 73% of total spending at the end of April. Within your report, you do have the transfers to and from the technology classification for the month of April, and that completes tonight's board report. Thank you. Any questions in regards to the finance report from Miss Branch from board members. All right. Thank you, Mr. Chair. That concludes superintendent and staff reports. All right.

128So moving to the next item is item number five on the agenda items for action 5.01 Entitlement grants 5.02. Perkins plan 5.03 Cancellation of June 17th, 2026 school Board Meeting 5.04. Cancellation of July 1st 2026. School Board Meeting 5.05. Sole Source authorization for Fiscal year 2026 2027 5.06 Virginia Public School Authority Resolution Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027, and also 5.07 from the closed session. Revocation of teacher license for former employee 2020 601 and 5.08 personnel grievance matter GR 2020 604. What's the pleasure of the board regarding tonight's items for action, Mr. Chair? Yes, I'd like to move that. We approve item for action 5.01 entitlement grants. Second has been properly moved by Mr. Fonda and seconded by Doctor Woodhouse that we approve 5.01 entitlement grants. Any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the

129vote? Mr.. I miss cherry, I, doctor banks. Gray. Mr.. Samuels I Mr.. Kilgore a doctor. Woodhouse, a doctor. Mason I motion carries 5.02. Mr. chair, I'd like to move that we approve item for action 5.02 the Perkins plan. Second. That's been properly moved by Mr. Fonda and seconded by Miss Cherry that we approve. 5.02 Perkins plan. Any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Mr.. Mr. chair, I banks. Gray. Mr.. Samuels, I Mr.. Cooper, a doctor. Woodhouse, a doctor. Mason. I motion carries 5.03 Mr.. Mr.. Mr.. I'd like to move that we approve item for action 5.03 cancellation of June 17th, 2026 school Board meeting 5.04 Cancellation of July 1st, 2026 school Board Meeting 5.05. Sole source authorization for fiscal year two, 2026 to 2027 and 5.06 Virginia Public School Authority Resolution

130Fiscal Year 2026 2027 as a block second, been properly moved by Mr. Fonda and seconded by Mr. Samuels that we approve. Item 5.03 through 5.06 as a block. Any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Mr.. I miss cherry, I gray, I Mr.. Samuels I Mr.. Kilgore a doctor Woodhouse a doctor. Mason I motion carries 5.07. Mr. chair, I like to move that the recommendation of the superintendent in the case of personnel matter 2020 601 be upheld. Second, it's been properly moved by Mr. Fonda that we uphold the superintendent's recommendation for revocation of teacher license for former employee 2020 601 and saying about Doctor Woodhouse any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Miss? Mr. cherry, a doctor. Banks. Gray. Mr. Samuels. Abstain. Mr. Kilgore, a doctor. Woodhouse, a

131doctor. Mason. I motion carries and at least 5.08. Mr.. Finally, Mr. chair, I'd like to move that the board approves items for action 5.08 and that the recommendation of the superintendent in the case of employee grievance matter, GR 2020 604 actually be amended. Second, I'm sorry it's been properly moved by Mr. Foggia and seconded by Mr. Cherry that we approve the recommendation for amending the superintendent's recommendation for grievance matter 2020 604. Any discussion? Miss Penny, will you please call for the vote? Mr.. A mr. cherry, a doctor banks gray, a mr. Samuels. Abstain, Mr.. Kilgore a. Doctor. Woodhouse, a doctor. Mason. Abstain. Motion carries. That concludes the items for action for this evening. Next deliberation. First read 6.01 Rights and Responsibilities Handbook 6.02 review School Board Policy, JF Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. And tonight

132for our first policy read agenda. Doctor Sarita Case and Director of Student Services will share recommended changes for our Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for the 2627 school year. This handbook accompanies policy JF and is of course, reviewed annually. Doctor Cason, good evening. Board chair. Doctor Mason, vice chair. Miss Fonda, school board. Doctor Haynes listening Hampton city schools community. So tonight we have the proposed changes for the 2026 2027 School Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The most notable change to the handbook is to make sure that we are Ada compliant. Pictures, graphs and images will be proposing that they be removed. Those have been replaced with text. So the calendar, the weather plan, the information will remain there. It will just be in a different format to make sure that we're compliant. After reviewing the document,

133the handbook with fellow departments and across the division, there's just some minor language changes that we are recommending. Just for clarification purposes, I won't go over all of them, but some of them do include the section on release of students, excessive absence, homebound instruction and health services. There is also a proposed section to be added which talks about artificial intelligence, AI, and that language is added to ensure that students are using AI ethically, responsibly and in ways that aligns with academic integrity and critical thinking. So again, the changes are minor. Just a lot of language changes for the upcoming year okay. Thank you. Any questions or comments from board members. All right. Thank you Doctor Jason. And so that leaves item 6.02. Is that going to be Miss Hatcher for this evening. That's board policy

134JF. Miss Hatcher. I'm sorry miss Hatcher has dozed on off. It's late. We understand. Miss Hatcher, you want to come up and share a little bit about JF? I'm sorry. That's the exact same policy Doctor Carson shared with you the changes and that policy. JF is just reviewed annually and says that we will also have a new student rights a responsibility handbook. Sorry to make that clear. I just know when you would get up and state that because a handbook is different from the policy. Actually, it's actually included in that policy. Correct? Yes, yes. All right. Any comments or questions in regards to JF. All right. Thank you very much. Item number seven, our hearing of any delegations of presentations of any written communications or petitions. 7.01. No, sir. All right. I didn't see any.

135So we're going to move on to item number eight items for information I 8.01 our next meeting tonight. Of course, we voted to cancel the June 17th and July 1st meeting. So our next regular board meeting will be right here at Jones on July the 15th at 630. Item 8.02 other items. For information. I'll start with you, Mr. Superintendent. Thank you, Mr. Chair. High school exams begin this Friday, June 5th, and will continue through Wednesday, June 10th, which is the final day of school for our students. For the 2526 school year, high school students will follow the designated exam schedule, while elementary and middle school students will have an early release day. During this time, we are proud to celebrate two Project Search graduation ceremonies honoring students who have successfully completed this outstanding program. The

136first graduation will take place on June 4th at Fort Eustis, followed by second on June 9th at the Center Care Plex in Hampton. We are excited to celebrate our high school graduations next week. The festivities begin with the Hampton High School on Thursday, June 11th at 7 p.m., followed by the Mighty Phantoms of Phoebus High School on Friday, June 12th, also at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, the Warriors of Ten High School will take the stage at 9 a.m., followed by the Bruins of Bethel High School will close out ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. All of the graduations, of course, will take place at the Hampton Coliseum. Congratulations to the class of 2026. That concludes informational items, Mister Chair. All right. Any other items for information from board members? All right. Caleb. I

137just wanted to thank the board for allowing me to serve as the student representative to this amazing board. It has been an amazing two years being able to serve the students who are just like myself, but having the opportunity to to be the voice for those students has been phenomenal. Thinking back of about all the times that we've been able to serve or have input on policy, it's been phenomenal. And so looking forward to. Using the lessons that I've learned in this capacity as I move forward in my political aspirations. I, I think being being on this board has shown me that the, the biggest impact is the local government. So thank you. All right. Thank you. Thank you for your work. Yeah. So with no further business to be brought for this board, I

138declare this meeting adjourned. All right. Right.