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Parent/student complaint - admi
istrative chronology
PARENT-PREPARED CHRONOLOGY - UNDERLYING RECORDS REQUIRED
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17. September 17, 2026 — Response From School Board Member
On September 17, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., School Board member Douglas Brown
responded to my email.
His response stated that the School Board Chair was responsible for responding to the
concerns.
| am preserving this communication as evidence of a Board member's stated understanding of
the Chair's role.
| do not present that statement alone as establishing the legal duties of the Chair. | request that
the appropriate reviewing authority determine the Chair's actual duties under applicable Virginia
law, Newport News Public Schools policies, School Board bylaws, and other governing
documents.
18. September 26, 2026 — Status of Appeal
As of September 26, 2026, | had not received what I considered a substantive written decision
from Superintendent Dr. Michele Mitchell addressing the issues raised in my July 27 appeal.
| also had not received a substantive response from School Board Chair Dr. Terri L. Best
addressing the Level 4 escalation submitted to the School Board.
OVERALL NOTICE AND ESCALATION RECORD.
From January through September 2026, | repeatedly attempted to obtain assistance and
resolution through the Newport News Public Schools administrative structure
My efforts included:
- Raising concems directly with school personnel;
Appearing before the School Board on multiple occasions;
. Communicating directly with the School Board Chair;
. Filing a formal Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint with Human Resources;
. Responding to the district's findings;
. Filing a written appeal with the Superintendent;
. Resubmitting the appeal at the direction of the Superintendent;
. Providing supporting information and identifying additional evidence and witnesses;
PNOARONS
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