Are you a Virginia Beach City Public Schools Employee?
We reiterate that no one wants to return to school, in person, more than the employees of VBCPS; but not at the expense of the health and safety of students, employees, and the community at large. The VBEA has been steadfast in maintaining that our union places the highest priority on the health and safety of our students, their families, and our school employees.
VBEA rightfully insists that our local school division listen to and address staff questions and concerns, and that a return to school should not be imposed until the division can guarantee the safety of students and employees. Only when it is safe to return to school, should the school division open its doors to face-to-face instruction.
"Unless they are willing to pay to protect the employees and the students, it's going to be very difficult to go back safely. We need those budget cuts reversed. We need the funding for PPE. We need the funding for solid leave policies that protect employees. Right now we don't have any of that." - Kelly Walker, VBEA President
If you're an education professional, membership in your education association matters. The work you do is important, and you deserve the respect that the education association seeks for you. Because the work you do is vital to public education, you deserve a living wage, full benefits, and good working conditions. When you need someone, we're there for you. Education association conferences, workshops, and publications are all designed to make you better at what you do and to help you grow professionally. Join the Virginia Beach Education Association today.
Local Resources
Your membership in the Virginia Education Association gives you access to local resources to support your work as an education professional including a local office, full-time staff, professional learning opportunities, advice and support handling difficult situations, and access to legal representation when needed.
Statewide Impact
Your voice as a member of the Virginia Beach Education Association is amplified by the voices of members of local education associations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Virginia Education Association. The VEA actively shapes laws and regulations impacting education throughout Virginia.
National Vision
Great public schools is a national effort, and your membership in the Virginia Beach Education Association is also a membership to the National Education Association. The NEA advocates for education professionals in the United States with the vision of every student attending a great public school.