This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Safety and Loss Control, which is overseen by Richard Ponti, director. Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has comprehensive measures in place to provide for the safety of students, staff and visitors. VBCPS utilizes sophisticated technologies, such as closed circuit television cameras, access controls, and intrusion Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Facilities Planning and Construction, which is overseen by Tony Arnold, director. On Jan. 27, 2014, more than 2,000 students and staff will report to the new 349,350 square-foot Kellam High School, located at 2665 West Neck Rd. Since 1998 VBCPS has constructed twenty nine facilities at Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of School Plant Services, which is overseen by Brian Baxter, director. With safety in our facilities being our number one goal, it is important to discuss a situation called arc flash, which is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Safety and Loss Control, which is overseen by Richard Ponti, director. A significant expense for almost any school division is the cost of commercial automobile insurance.  One way of maintaining or lowering this expense is to prevent or minimize motor vehicle crashes. Virginia Beach City Public Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Custodial Services, which is overseen by Larry Ames, director.  Every day dozens of students and staff move in and out of our classrooms, making these environments uniquely prone to the spread of infectious diseases – such as colds and the flu. The presence of frequently touched Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of School Plant Services, which is overseen by Brian Baxter, director. Virginia Beach City Public Schools has realized substantial energy savings and cost avoidances through numerous energy management initiatives that are managed by the Office of School Plant. As staff and schools are aware, energy management initiatives Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Supply Services, which is overseen by Eric Woodhouse, director. The First Annual Hayes Software Systems TIPWeb-IM (Inventory Management) Conference for the State of Virginia was held last month. The event was sponsored by Hayes and hosted by Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) in the Supply Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Transportation Services, which is overseen by David Pace, director. One of the most important things school bus drivers and school administrators can do to help one another is to have a mutual respect and trust. As we look at the driver and the administrator it is Read More…

This post was submitted from the VBCPS Office of Food Services, which is overseen by Dr. John Smith, director. On Jan.26, 2012, the USDA released its final rule for defining the new nutrition standards and meal pattern requirements for School Nutrition Programs. Overall, the regulations require all schools participating in the National School Lunch Program Read More…