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Mr. Claude C. Parent
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School Board
Goals
Student Representative for Portsmouth School Board
Meetings & Information
Contact School Board
BoardDocs Meeting Agendas & Information
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Code of Conduct for School Board Members
2007-17 Comprehensive Plan
Archived Meeting Agendas and Information
School Board By-Laws
School Board Organization
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Claude C. Parent
Mrs. Costella B. Williams
Mr. De'Andre A. Barnes
Mrs. Sarah Duncan Hinds
Mr. Ted J. Lamb
Rev. Cardell C. Patillo
Mrs. Tamara L. Shewmake
Ms. LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson
Ms. Angelia N. Allen
School Board Special Committee Assignments & Organization
Superintendent
120 Day Entry Plan
School Board Budgets
Superintendent - Dr. Elie Bracy, III
Strategic Plan
Division Profile
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Safe Schools
Parents & Families
Attendance Zones & Bus Routes
Calendar
District Calendar
2018-19 Family Calendar
2018-2019 Instructional and Holiday Calendar
Parent Portal
Parent Portal Help
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
PTA
Scholarship Information
School Hours
ACCESS College Foundation
School Closing Procedures
Enrollment Requirements
Parent Notification System
Code of Conduct
Anti-Bullying Pledge
Special Education Parent Resource Center
Technology
Every Day Counts
Students
Course Syllabi
District Calendar
Dress Code
Library Media Services
Reading List
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FY 2018-19 Budget
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School Board Budgets
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Career & Technical Ed.
Curriculum and Instruction
Annual Measurable Objectives
Course Syllabi
Online Course Offerings
September 30th Staff Development
DANCE
English
Elementary School
Read Across America
Middle School
1. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Churchland Middle
2. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Cradock Middle
3. Teacher Access for EssayScorer - Waters Middle
4. Student Access for EssayScorer - Churchland Middle
5. Student Access for EssayScorer - Cradock Middle
6. Student Access for EssayScorer - Waters Middle
High School
English/Reading Websites
Accelerated Reader
Caldecott Books
National Council of Teachers of English
NEA
Newberry Books
Portaportal
Read Across America
Read Write Think
Reading Rockets
Scholastic
VDOE English Homepage
Virginia State Reading Association (VRSA)
Facilities/Maintenance
About Us
Employee ID Badge
Important Documents
Finance Department
Financial Reports
Per Pupil Cost
Food Services
Foreign Language
Departments G-M
Gifted and Talented
Guidance and Counseling Services
Health & Physical Education
Health Services
Enterovirus D68 Information
Flu Poster
Wellness
Youth Health Risk Behavior Survey
2015 Flu Information Sheet
Human Resources
Library Media Services
The Lemonade War - Audio Chapters
Mathematics
Algebra Readiness
Contact Staff
Elementary
High
Math Formula Sheets
Mathematics Tutors
Mathematics Wiki
Middle
NCSM
NCTM
VCTM
Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Music Education
Departments N-Z
PSET Video
PSET Live Stream
PSET TV GUIDE
About US
School Psychology
Meet Our Staff
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement Office
Current Solicitations
Awarded Purchases
Code of Ethics
MWBE Program
Supplier Relations
Procurement Staff Directory
School Nutrition
Cafeteria Managers
Free and Reduced Meals
My School Bucks
Menus
Science
Curriculum
Office of Science Calendar
STARBASE Victory
Current Events
Social Studies Education
Portsmouth Public Schools Social Studies WIKI
SOL Links for Parents and Students
Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning
Special Education
Contacts
Special Education Services
Reverse Inclusion Program
2018-2019 Parent Survey
Transition
SEAC - Special Education Advisory Committee
Portsmouth Autism Resource Team
Parent Resource Center
Professional Development Opportunities
Student Services
Homebound Education
Home School Education
Transportation
About Us
Attendance Zones & Bus Routes
Departmental Employee Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Documents
Regulations for School Bus Riders
Wellness for Parents & Students
Safe Routes to School SRTS
My Plate
Concussion Symptoms and Information
Fundraising Ideas
Youth Risk
Attendance
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports
School Social Work
Enrollment Requirements
Student Handbook
Jobs
Staff
Benefits and Retirement
Employee Hotline
Resources
Check Email
Internal Resources
PowerTeacher Pro
PowerTeacher Resources
SearchSoft ATS
Tienet
AcceliTRACK
Raptor
Other Services
AESOP
AsureForce
MUNIS ESS
TalentEd Perform and Records
Safe Schools
Directory
School Board
Goals
Student Representative
Meetings & Information
Contact School Board
BoardDocs Meeting Agendas & Information
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Code of Conduct for School Board Members
2007-17 Comprehensive Plan
Archived Meeting Agendas and Information
School Board By-Laws
School Board Organization
Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Claude C. Parent
Mrs. Costella B. Williams
Mr. De'Andre A. Barnes
Mrs. Sarah Duncan Hinds
Mr. Ted J. Lamb
Rev. Cardell C. Patillo
Mrs. Tamara L. Shewmake
Ms. LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson
Ms. Angelia N. Allen
School Board Special Committee Assignments & Organization
Watch a Live or Archived Meeting
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Welcome to Portsmouth Public Schools' (PPS') Procurement Office. The Procurement Office is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services required by the school division. We would like to welcome all interested vendors to our school division!
PPS procurement procedures are conducted in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and School Board policies. Under current School Board policies, up to $1,000 can be spent using the school division's
Purchasing Card
. Schools and departments are authorized to purchase goods and services up to $15,000. Only one quote is required for purchases up to $5,000, and three quotes are required for purchases between $5,001 and $15,000. All purchase requests over $15,000 are conducted by the PPS Procurement Office and are posted on the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement system
(eVA)
.
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program and Policy
In 2012, the City of Portsmouth School Board approved and adopted an M/WBE Program Policy designed to provide M/WBEs equal access to PPS contract opportunities; increase awareness of the PPS M/WBE participation. This policy, in conjunction with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and other School Board policies, allows PPS to ensure the taxpayers and families of Portsmouth City are provided with the highest quality of goods and services at a reasonable cost, and ensure all procurement procedures are conducted in a fair impartial manner.
The Procurement Office conducts the daily administration of the PPS M/WBE program, on behalf of the
School Board
, and ensures all PPS staff members are compliant with said
policy
and are aware of the policy requirements and responsibilities. PPS recognizes vendor certifications from the
Virginia Small Business and Supplier Diversity Department (SBSD, formerly VDMBE)
, and the
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
, and the
Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC
). All minority and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to become certified as an M/WBE through one of these organizations. PPS does not conduct certification of vendors. For more information regarding PPS purchasing and the PPS M/WBE Program, please contact our office, or visit our
M/WBE webpage
.
Michael L. Thomas, CPPM
Procurement Manager
Portsmouth Public Schools
Procurement Office
801 Crawford Street, 3rd Floor
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: 757-393-8261
Fax: 757-393-5104
Purchasing@pps.k12.va.us
The mission of the Portsmouth Public School Division is to challenge the minds, challenge the bodies, and challenge the dreams of all students while focusing on excellence.