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SJ 412

Commending Karen Black.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Craig

The resolution ceremonially commends Karen Black for being named Virginia’s 2025 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal, recognizing her leadership in education.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ412ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 412

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 412 (SJ412ER): Commending Karen Black

Overview

SJ412ER is a ceremonial, non-binding Senate Joint Resolution that commends Karen Black, an assistant principal at Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, for being named the 2025 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP). The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation for her contributions to Chesapeake and the Commonwealth.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize Karen Black’s leadership and impact in Virginia education.
  • Highlight her 26-year career in education, including eight years as an assistant principal, and her role as assistant principal of instruction at Great Bridge High School since 2022.
  • Acknowledge her efforts to foster academic, social, and emotional growth among students and to support teachers and instructional improvement.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly hereby commends Karen Black for being named the 2025 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Karen Black as a formal expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation for her contributions to Chesapeake and the Commonwealth.

Affected Parties

  • Karen Black (recipient of formal commendation)
  • Great Bridge High School and, more broadly, the Chesapeake community
  • The Virginia public education community, as an example of recognized leadership

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Engrossed in the Senate: February 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote: February 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote: February 20, 2025
  • Enrolled: 2025 Session (SJ412ER), signed by both chambers as a concurrent, ceremonial resolution

Impact and Implications

  • Legal Effect: Ceremonial recognition; does not create or modify law or provide funding.
  • Policy/Perception: Signals statewide appreciation for exemplary school leadership and may positively reflect on Great Bridge High School and Chesapeake’s educational community.
  • No fiscal implications are indicated; primarily a formal statement of commendation.

Additional Context

  • The award cited is the 2025 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia, awarded by VASSP.
  • The resolution references specific accomplishments, including creating transition classes for underperforming students and ongoing efforts to improve instruction and mentor staff.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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