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23-05-2025
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Excellent Educators: Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Throughout the month of May, WAVY 10 is highlighting some of the excellent educators throughout our region. Norfolk Public Schools nominated three teachers this year, including Catherine Flanigan, Lauren Grant and Ebonie Campbell. 10 On Your Side's Deja Parker met up with Grant, an 8th grade English at Norview Middle School, who preaches the importance of forgiveness while working as a teacher. Norfolk Excellent Educator preaches importance of forgiveness More information on the other nominated educators can be found below: Catherine Flanigan is a 3rd grade teacher at Camp Allen Elementary School. Norfolk Public Schools said Ms. Flanigan was recently honored as the NPS Top Elementary School Teacher of the Year and the 2026 All-City Teacher of the Year. With over 23 years of teaching experience, Flanigan is said to create an inclusive and dynamic classroom for her students. 'Her classroom is a vibrant space where hands-on learning thrives, as seen in her memorable decomposer unit, where students care for live worms to learn about ecosystems,' NPS said. 'Through her teaching, students not only gain knowledge but also develop empathy and a deep respect for all living things.' Outside of teaching, Flanigan has participated in a wide range of activities to further the lives of students and fellow educators, including serving on state curriculum review committees, mentoring new educators through partnerships at ODU and serving on the Warrior Classic Band Competition and Music by the Bay. Ebonie Campbell is a technology teacher at Maury High School. NPS said Campbell was recently honored as the NPS Top High School Teacher of the Year. With 11 years of experience in education, Campbell is said to inspire her students to see the different career opportunities through technology while fostering an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment. 'She empowers students to see technology as an accessible and exciting career path, particularly encouraging young women and underrepresented groups to excel in STEM fields,' NPS said. 'Her innovative approach to teaching includes hands-on projects like video game creation, which allows students to combine programming skills with creativity and critical thinking.' Outside of the classroom, for three years in a row, Campbell has been recognized with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, and has also mentored new educators through CodeVA's Computer Science for Career and Technical Education and Scaling Mentors in Computer Science. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Norfolk Public Schools interim superintendent to get paid $200K: Contract
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — More details have been released about the contract for the interim superintendent for the Norfolk Public Schools. The district's Board of Directors approved the contract back on May 12. Interim Superintendent Bill McAllister will get a base pay of $200,000. His salary package totals nearly $234,000, which includes health benefits and expenses related to his payroll. Story continues below Top Story: Blue Lake water levels suffering from dry conditions Lights & Sirens: 2 air conditioning units stolen from Siouxland Habitat for Humanity project Sports: Local Iowa high school baseball highlights and scores (5-20-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here McAllister is set to begin his job on July 1, and his last day is scheduled for June 30, 2026. He takes on the superintendent role after Dr. Jami Jo Thompson resigns on June 30 to take the same role at Rapid City-area schools. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Norfolk City Council approves FY 2026 budget
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk's nearly $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Budget was approved by city councilmembers on Tuesday. The approval comes after a public hearing on the proposed budget in early April, where residents were able to provide input to councilmembers regarding the 2026 budget. Norfolk prioritizes employee recruitment, tourism in $2B proposed budget While much of what was proposed in March was approved — such as a 2.5% wage increase for city workers — some proposals were changed after community input, including changing free parking in all downtown parking garages from one-hour to two-hours. A release from the city states that the budget aims to maintain Norfolk's responsiveness to community and infrastructure needs and to focus on long-term financial stability for its residents. Some key aspects of the approved budget can be found below: $1.56 billion in funds for operating budget, including $3.2 million for community safety and health, $524,740 for transportation safety and maintenance and $7.8 million for maintenance and cleanliness of public facilities, spaces and infrastructure $260 million in Capital Improvement Program funds $6.7 million in Housing and Urban Development entitlement grants Nearly $141 million in anticipated grant funding Dedicated funding for sand replenishment $450.3 million in local funding for Norfolk Public Schools Phased implementation of a new step and grade compensation plan to enhance employee recruitment and retention For more information on the budget, visit the City of Norfolk's website here. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Norfolk council adopts $1.6 billion budget, includes 2-hour free parking
Norfolk City Council members unanimously voted to adopt a $1.6 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday, which includes two hours of free parking in city decks, a 2.5% raise for city employees and a new compensation plan. Council members approved the $1.6 billion operating budget, a $260 million capital improvement plan, a $6.7 million annual plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development block grants and a $141 million annual grants plan. Council members voted to unanimously approve the capital improvement plan. 'I know that this is not a perfect plan, and everybody didn't get everything, but I do believe that we're moving in the right direction,' said council member Carlos Clanton during the meeting. The budget keeps all city tax rates the same. The current real estate tax is $1.23 per $100 of assessed value and the personal property tax for vehicles is $4.33 per $100 of assessed value. However, the budget includes a $5-a-month increase in the garbage collection fee to offset recycling program cost increases and beach collection costs. What to expect from Norfolk's proposed $1.6 billion operating budget Norfolk to vote on allowing city attorney to prosecute misdemeanor shoplifting Norfolk mayor creates city commission to study affordable housing shortage The budget reconciliation process added about $1 million in additional expenditures, including additional fire department positions, downtown holiday lighting and additional funding to Norfolk Public Schools to reflect additional revenue under a revenue-sharing formula. Additional revenue to balance the budget comes from revised revenue estimates and federal and state sources. The reconciliation process also expanded plans for a free parking pilot program in all downtown Norfolk parking decks from the first hour to the first two hours. The city plans to pay for the initiative by increasing the costs of downtown parking meters by 50 cents each quarter of an hour for a $2 hourly increase. Current meter rates vary by location. The capital improvement plan includes $44 million for the city's flood wall project, called the Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, in addition to other projects like beach re-nourishment, community park improvements and a new playground at Crossroads School, among other initiatives. Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345,
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07-05-2025
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Norfolk School Board launches committee to help decide which schools to close
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A committee charged with coming up with a plan to close and consolidate Norfolk Public Schools' held its first meeting last week. By the end of June, the group is to submit an 'actionable, city-wide plan' that will allow the district to shift toward having newer and fewer schools. While the plan to start the School Board's Educational and Facilities Planning Advisory Committee was formed earlier this year, the initiative took on new urgency when Norfolk City Council passed a resolution demanding the district submit a plan by Aug. 1 to close and consolidate 10 schools in five years. However some school board members don't want the City Council's directive to guide their process. Norfolk council calls for School Board to close and consolidate 10 schools 'We do need to take action, but it cannot be fast, because we do have children and families and teachers and staff that their livelihoods on the line,' board member Jason Inge said at a recent meeting. 'This will reshape how Norfolk looks moving forward for our future.' Said School Board member Dr. Adale Martin: 'If we don't come up with 10 because 10 doesn't work for our school district, we'll have that discussion.' In a webpage discussing the new committee, it's noted that NPS has faced an average annual enrollment decline of more than 400 students. The roughly 50 schools in the school division can handle a combined capacity of nearly 37,000 students. Enrollment is currently less than 27,000. 'The existing school portfolio was designed for a larger student population in a different era, and modernizing NPS requires a shift toward newer, fewer schools that can provide all students with the enriching, well-resourced educational environments they deserve,' the webpage reads. The school board appointed 33 members to the committee. Its meeting will have to be public, according to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. During its first meeting, the committee was provided the number of vacant seats per school. Seven schools had more than 300 vacant seats with Ruffner School's 3rd-8th leading the list. In addition, schools are aging and the current system needs an estimated $906 million in capital needs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
