April
14, 2009
The
Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative
building at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of a public hearing and regular business
meeting.
Board Members Present
B. Wendell Jones, Chair Penny J. Franklin
Phyllis T. Albritton W. Wat
Jamie M. Bond Joseph T.
Ivers, Jr.
David G. Dunkenberger, II
Staff Members Present
Walter L. Shannon, Assistant Superintendent
Judith K. Barylske Mark J. Pasier
Harvey C. Goodwin Carol A. Reynolds
Anita P. Johnston Nelson W. Simpkins
Katie Miano Laura
Williams
Diane R. Naff
Call
to Order
Mr.
Jones called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 4:35
p.m.
Adoption
of Agenda
On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
Closed Session
Mr. Ivers moved,
seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a
closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia
at 4:36 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matters:
Student
Matters: Discussion or consideration of student
disciplinary matters, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2) of the Code
of Virginia.
Personnel Matters: The discussion or
consideration of prospective candidates for employment; assignment;
appointment; promotion; performance; demotion; salaries; disciplining or
resignation of specific public school officers, employees or appointees, as
authorized by Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
Return to Open Session and Certification
Mrs. Albritton moved,
seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open
session at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Albritton moved,
seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the
County School Board of Montgomery County has convened a closed meeting on this
date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with provisions
of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section
2.2-3711(d) of the Code of
requires a certification by this School Board that such closed meeting
was conducted in conformity with Virginia Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the County School Board of Montgomery County hereby certifies that,
to the best of each member’s knowledge (i) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed
in the closed meeting to which this certification applies, and (ii) only such
public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the meeting
were heard, discussed, or considered.
Ayes: Phyllis T. Albritton W.
Wat
Jamie M. Bond Joseph
T. Ivers, Jr.
David G. Dunkenberger, II B. Wendell Jones, Chair
Penny
J. Franklin
_______________________________ April
14, 2009
Clerk
of the
Action
Mrs. Albritton moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to religiously exempt two students from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Mr. Ivers moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student B from MCPS.
Mr. Dunkenberger moved, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student C from MCPS.
Mrs. Bond moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student D from MCPS.
Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student E from MCPS.
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student F from MCPS.
Public Address
Alexandra Wolff, a
senior at Christiansburg High School (CHS), told the Board about her
experiences with bullying. Ms. Wolff
said she was bullied as a child before she moved to Christiansburg from
Antonia Wolff, the
mother of Alexandra Wolff, informed the Board about the effects of bullying on a
child from her personal experience. Ms.
Wolff stated that education and community involvement is the key to eradicating
bullying.
Item 04/09-44 Personnel
Report: On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, the
Board unanimously voted to approve the personnel report as presented.
The report is attached and made a part of
these minutes as pages A1-A14.
Item 04/09-45 Payment
of Bills: On motion by Mrs. Albritton, seconded by Mrs. Bond, the Board
unanimously voted to approve the bills as presented.
Operating Fund:
Utilities, 03/19/09, Ck. Nos. 455167-455188,
$165,899.02
Bills, 04/07/09, Ck. Nos. 455189-455505, $1,048,802.35
Item 04/09-44 and Item 04/09-45
Utilities, 04/06/09, Ck. Nos. 455506-455523,
$161,185.35
Payroll, 03/06/09, supp. Ck. Nos. 46516-46517, $3,578.70
Fixed Charges, 03/06/09, Ck. Nos. 46518-46519, $286.65
Payroll, 03/31/09, Ck. Nos. 46520-46530, $5,262,768.10
Fixed Charges, 03/31/09, Ck. Nos. 46531-46578, $1,908,897.47
Cafeteria:
Bills, 03/31/09, Ck. Nos. 2866-2881, $140,165.76
Payroll, 03/31/09, Ck. No. 5418, $150,966.40
Fixed Charges, 03/31/09, Ck. Nos. 5419-5433, $38,081.76
Item 04/09-46 Consent Items: The following items were approved by general
consent:
1.
Minutes: Minutes from the work session on February 17,
2009, the regular session on March 3, 2009, and the work session on March 17,
2009.
2.
Field Trips:
a.
The Blacksburg High School (BHS) forensics team to
travel to
b.
The DECA and Future Farmers of America (FFA) club at
Christiansburg High School (CHS) to travel to
c.
The treble choir/bella voce choir at Christiansburg
Middle School (CMS) to travel to Carowinds in
Item 04/09-45 (Continued) and Item 04/09-46
d.
The Osage orange team at CMS to travel to the
Asheboro Zoo in
e.
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club
at Auburn High School (AHS) to travel to Washington, D. C., on April 17-19,
2009. Students will travel via county
car. Accommodations are to be provided
by the Hyatt Regency Hotel in
f.
The student research class at BHS to travel to
g.
The Matthews team at Blacksburg Middle School (BMS)
to travel to the Biltmore Estates in
3.
Grants:
a.
AHS Game on Wellness Challenge: A grant to foster
improved eating habits in AHS students, including consumption of dairy products
and fruits.
b.
Falling
c.
A Community Looks Backward to Move Forward: A grant to
prepare for the opening of a new school by creating artwork in the form of a
quilt which documents the history of Price’s
Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations,
Announcements:
Item 04/09-47 Students First: An Integrated Mental Health
Framework for MCPS Grant Proposal (Action): Ms. Franklin moved,
seconded by Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Students First: An Integrated Mental Health Framework for MCPS Grant Proposal.
Item 04/09-46 (Continued) and Item 04/09-47
Item 04/09-48 Presentation by the
Ms. Forester noted that Anthem has provided a quote to
the consortium this year. She said a
dental and vision plan is also included.
Walt Shannon, Assistant Superintendent, told Board
members that the insurance committee and the administration will be reviewing
the plan.
Item 04/09-49 2009-2010 School Operating Budget
(Discussion): Mr. Shannon told Board members that even with the federal
stimulus funds, the school division would have to reduce its budget by
approximately $1 million. He said the
stimulus funding is only a one-year relief effort and the school district would
have to be looking ahead to find ways to balance next year’s budget.
Mr. Shannon said the 2009-2010 School Operating and
School Nutrition Budgets would be placed on the May 5 agenda for approval.
Item 04/09-50 Waiver of Pre-Labor Day Opening Requirements
for 2009-2010 (Action): Dr. Hopkins
moved, seconded by Mr. Ivers, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Waiver of Pre-Labor Day Opening Requirements for 2009-2010.
Item 04/09-51 Announcements/Calendar for April (Information): Dr. Anderson made no announcements.
Unfinished Business by School Board Members
Meeting with School Resource Officers (SROs): Mr. Shannon stated that the administration will be contacting the SROs to determine their availability for a roundtable discussion with the School Board.
Ms. Franklin told Board members that she has found a couple of people to facilitate the retreat.
Items 04/09-48-51
Mr. Jones noted that he has the Request for Proposals (RFPs) from the last superintendent search. He said he will have copies made for Board members to review.
Mr. Ivers voiced his support for finding local talent to fill the superintendent position rather than hiring a search firm.
New Business by
School Board Members
Mr. Ivers said he would like for a meeting of the Montgomery County Education Foundation to be scheduled as he wants to become more active in the foundation.
Mrs. Albritton expressed her desire for a presentation on the health and physical education curriculum.
Announcements/Information
Mr. Jones reminded Board members about the
accreditation visit in April.
Mrs. Albritton said the art show she attended
featuring
Agenda Preparation
April 21, 2009 Senior Recognition
Recognition
of BHS Group AA State Championship Winners and Runner-Ups in Indoor Track, Wrestling,
and Swimming
Recognition
of CHS Group AA State Championship Winners in Indoor Track and Swimming
Recognition
of EMHS Boy’s Basketball Team – Group A State Runner-Ups
Recognition of McGlothlin Award Winner
Presentation from ELES/SES Students on New School
Special Education Annual Plan (Information)
Student Congress Presentation
2009-2010 School Operating Budget
May 5, 2009 Special Education Annual Plan (Action)
2009-2010
School Operating Budget (Action)
May 19, 2009 Senior Recognition – May and June
Recognition
of Virginia Honor Bands and
Recognition
of BHS FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team – State Champions
July 10-11, 2009 School Board Retreat - CrossPointe
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mr.
Ivers, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board