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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. LaKeesha S. "Klu" AtkinsonVice-Chairwoman
  3. Melvin Cotton, Jr.Board member
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Portsmouth City School Board hears update on Pace Center and other projects 50:13

  • The Portsmouth City School Board voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting under Section 2.2⁠-⁠3711 of the Code of Virginia. 15:52
  • Melvin Cotton, Jr. gave a subcommittee report on construction and renovation projects, and a speaker said the Pace Center was complete but awaiting a final certificate of occupancy. 1:30:59
Item by item (5)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 13:59
    • A staff member called the roll and reported that 8 were present. 15:14
    • The board took up consideration of the agenda for September 10th, 2026. 15:17
    • A staff member reported the vote was unanimous. ~15:45
  2. Closed meeting 15:47
    • On return, the presiding speaker said a motion was unanimous at 6:41. 1:25:36
  3. Superintendent and board evaluations 1:25:36
    • The presiding speaker thanked the superintendent and said division data showed a decrease in chronic absenteeism, an increase in all academic areas and a decrease in out-of-school suspensions for the past year. 1:26:10
    • The presiding speaker then asked for board comments on the board's own evaluation. 1:26:51
  4. Review of upcoming meeting agenda 1:30:20
    • The presiding speaker said the upcoming meeting was a regular monthly meeting and asked board members to email any agenda additions, noting an addition in reference to MWBE. 1:30:20
  5. Subcommittee reports and facilities update 1:30:44
    • Melvin Cotton, Jr. said the Pace Center was nearing completion on schedule and maybe a little ahead of schedule, renovation was ongoing at Norcom and drawings had begun for a new K-8 school. 1:30:59
    • A speaker said grass around the building had to be at 90% before the full certificate of occupancy would be issued and that the district had temporary keys. 1:33:45
    • Asked whether Safety Town had received a bus, a speaker said the transfer was in process. 1:35:19

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