Office of the Superintendent
Dr. James G. Merrill, Superintendent
Purpose: The Superintendent as Chief Executive Officer for the School Board performs the function and duties prescribed in the regulations of the State Board of Education and all other applicable statues. The Superintendent is responsible for the management of the school division in accordance with policies adopted by the School Board and provides administrative leadership including overseeing the instructional program, selection and assignment of personnel, school-community relations, and the business and operational affairs of the division. The Superintendent advises the School Board on division matters including programs and practices. He keeps open channels of communication with all employees and the community for the improvement and welfare of the school division.
Deputy Superintendent
 Dr. Sheila S. Magula Deputy Superintendent |
Address: School Administration Building |
Department of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment (REA)
 Dr. Jared A. Cotton Assistant Superintendent |
Mission: The mission of the Department of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment is to proactively provide resources and communicate information that facilitates data-driven decision making to enhance the achievement for all students.
Address: School Administration Building |
Department of Administrative Support Services
 John S. Kalocay Assistant Superintendent |
Mission: The mission of the Department of Administrative Support Services is to provide excellent educational facilities that are safe, clean, well-maintained and free from health hazards; to ensure that students are served nutritious and affordable meals; and to transport students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner.
Address: School Administration Annex 2435 Princess Anne Road |
Department of Budget and Finance Office of Budget Development
 Farrell E. Hanzaker Chief Financial Officer |
Purpose: The Department of Budget and Finance provides overall fiscal management for the school division. The functions of the department include budget development, financial management and reporting, accounting, payroll, risk management, school rentals, and purchasing. The department provides information and services to various groups. These groups include employees, School Board members, school and City staffs, citizens, government agencies, private organizations and others. Address: School Administration Building |
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
 Dr. Christine W. Caskey Assistant Superintendent |
Purpose:The Department of Curriculum and Instruction administers and directs the development and implementation of the overall K-12 curriculum and instructional program and provides support to the schools. Offices within the department include Instructional Services, Technical and Career Education, Programs for Exceptional Children, Gifted Education, and Academy Programs. The department is responsible for overseeing federal, state and local grants awarded to the school division; Virginia Department of Education curriculum and instructional initiatives and mandates, and special programs approved by the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach. Major areas of focus include (1) ongoing curriculum review, development and improvement; (2) staff development, (3) instructional assistance to schools, (4) coordination of the textbook adoption process, (5) implementation of curriculum and instructional mandates, and (6) collaboration with community advisory groups.
Address: School Administration Building |
Department of Human Resources
 John A. Mirra Assistant Superintendent |
Purpose: The Department of Human Resources provides for the planning, recruiting, selecting of employees, as well as appraising, informing, and assisting in the advising of employees and management regarding Human Resource issues. The department is also responsible for the employee input process.
Address: School Administration Building |
Department of Media and Communications Development
 Kathleen O'Hara Assistant Superintendent |
Purpose: The Department of Media and Communications is an in-house marketing, public relations, and community relations resource. Its primary purposes are providing accurate and timely information to citizens; monitoring developments relating to citizens' issues and concerns; and encouraging community involvement through systematic partnership and volunteer programs.
Address: School Administration Building |
Department of School Administration
 Elizabeth E. Taylor Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education |
 Dr. Maynard E. Massey Assistant Superintendent for Middle School Education |
 Dr. Hazel Jessee Assistant Superintendent for High School Education |
Purpose: The assistant superintendents provide staff development for and oversee 57 elementary, 15 middle, and 13 senior high school principals and administrative offices.
Address: School Administration Building
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-0038
Phone: 757.263.1088
Fax: 757.263.1260
Department of Technology
 Ramesh K. Kapoor Chief Information Officer |
Purpose: The mission of the Department of Technology is to enable, encourage, and support the effective use of technology as a tool for learning and for information management.
Address: School Administration Building |
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