Newport News Public Schools
  
  12465 Warwick Boulevard   •  Newport News, VA 23606  •  Phone: (757) 591-4500    


  

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Newport News School Board

  • Meet the School Board

    Meet the 2008-09 School Board

    The Newport News School Board, comprised of seven elected members and one student representative, is the official policy-making body for the school division.

    Mr. Donaldson visits with a student.Mrs. Ashby and Mrs. Johnston congratulate Teachers of the Year.

  • Everette A. Hicks, Sr.

    Everette "Teddy" Hicks, Sr., Chairman

    Everette A. Hicks, Sr., ChairmanMr. Hicks retired from the Newport News school division after 32 years having served as a teacher, coach and assistant principal. He was elected to the school board in May 2000.
     
    Phone:(757)247-7142

    Everette.Hicks@nn.k12.va.us

  • Michael W. Wagner

    Mike Wagner, Vice Chairman

    Michael W. Wagner, Vice ChairmanMr. Wagner, a recently retired lieutenant from the Newport News Sheriff's office, was elected to the Board in May 2002. He is a business owner, a state certified criminal justice instructor and remains active in community safety initiatives.
     
    Phone:(757)877-3265

    mwag530@aol.com

  • Carlton Ashby

    Carlton Ashby

    Carlton AshbyMr. Ashby is an educator with over 30 years of experience. He is presently teaching in Hampton City Schools. Mr. Ashby was elected to the School Board in 2006.
     
    Phone:(757)244-1715

    Carlton.Ashby@nn.k12.va.us

  • Dr. William J. Collins, III

    Dr. William J. Collins, III

    Dr. William J. Collins, IIIDr. Collins, elected in May 2004, is Chief of Podiatry at McDonald Army Community Hospital at Ft. Eustis. Dr. Collins is widowed with three sons.

    William.Collins@nn.k12.va.us

  • Betty Dixon

    Betty Dixon

    Betty DixonMrs. Dixon represents the central district and is serving her first term in 2008-09.

    Betty.Dixon@nn.k12.va.us

  • Richard B. Donaldson, Jr.

    Richard B. "Rick" Donaldson, Jr.

    Richard B. Donaldson, Jr.Mr. Donaldson is an attorney and partner with Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly. He has served on the school board since May 2000.
     
    Phone:(757)595-6885

    rdonaldson@jbwk.com

  • Debbie Johnston

    Debbie "Dee" Johnston

    Debbie JohnstonMrs. Johnston is a medical technologist at Mary Immaculate Hospital. She has served on the Board since 1998.
     
    Phone:(757)930-2155

    Debbie.Johnston@nn.k12.va.us

  • Matthew Stephens

    Matthew Stephens

    Matthew StephensThe 2008-09 Student Representative on the School Board is Matthew Stephens.
     
    He is a senior at Menchville High School.

Procedure for Citizens Addressing the School Board

The Newport News School Board conducts a regular meeting each month. The Board welcomes input from the public. Each regular meeting provides two opportunities for public comments from individuals addressing topics not appearing on the agenda. The first audience with the public, not to exceed 30 minutes, is at the beginning of the meeting following the opening ceremonies and Board recognitions and honors. The second opportunity to speak is toward the end of the meeting, following the Reports/Information section of the agenda.

Cards are available upon entering the meeting for individuals wishing to address the Board. They should fill out the card with name, address, and the topic on which they wish to speak, and return it to the agenda table. Individuals will be recognized by the School Board Chairman in the order the cards were received. Comments should be limited to a three-minute timeframe. A light system will display a green light when the speaker begins, a yellow light with 30 seconds remaining, and a red light to indicate the end of the three minutes. The Chairman will rule on such matters as the appropriateness of the subject being presented and the suitability of the time for such a presentation.
 

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

2008-09 Board Meeting Calendar

Board Meeting News & Agenda Information

All meetings of the School Board are open to the public. School Board meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on NNPS-TV throughout the month.

Unless otherwise noted, all regular School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the School Administration Building located at 12465 Warwick Boulevard.

School Board agendas are available for review at city public libraries by the Monday preceding each meeting. For more information call 591-7416.

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