August 1, 2006

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of a regular business meeting.

Board Members Present

Penny J. Franklin, Chair Amy U. Lythgoe

Jamie M. Bond Susan K. Morikawa

David G. Dunkenberger, II (6:30 p.m.)

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Daniel A. Berenato Walter L. Shannon

Christina T. Gilley Patti Talbot

Harvey C. Goodwin Jeanette Warwick

Anita P. Johnston Laura Williams

Mark Pasier Brad King, Attorney

Carol Reynolds

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:16 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Mrs. Lythgoe, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.

Closed Session

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia at 6:17 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. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 7:56 p.m.

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, 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 Virginia

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: Jamie M. Bond Susan K. Morikawa

David G. Dunkenberger, II Penny J. Franklin, Chair

Amy U. Lythgoe

_______________________________ August 1, 2006

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Action

Mrs. Bond moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously (with Mr. Dunkenberger abstaining) to readmit student A to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to readmit student B to MCPS.

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to expel student C from MCPS.

Mr. Dunkenberger moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student D from MCPS.

Public Address

No one spoke during public address.

Item 08/06-114 Personnel Report: Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the personnel report with an addendum.

The report is attached and made a part of the minutes as pages A1-A14.

Item 08/06-115 Payment of Bills: On motion by Mr. Dunkenberger, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board unanimously voted to approve the bills as presented.

Operating Fund:

Utilities, 07/12/06, Ck. Nos. 438806-438829, $127,333.35

Bills, 07/19/06, Ck. Nos. 438830-438849, $71,632.82

Bills, 08/01/06, Ck. Nos. 438850-439001, $399,050.12

Payroll, 07/31/06, 12pp Ck. No. 43141, $2,924,099.03

Fixed Charges, 07/31/06, Ck. Nos. 43142-43181, $224,464.30

Payroll, 07/31/06, Ck. Nos. 43223-43228, $1,116,808.59

Fixed Charges, 07/31/06, Ck. Nos. 43229-43266, $216,447.55

Cafeteria Fund:

Bills, 7/25/06 Ck. Nos. 2006-2016, $9,964.60

Payroll, 07/31/06, 12 pp Direct Deposit, $86,235.37

Item 08/06-114 and Item 08/06-115

Fixed Charges, 07/31/06, Ck. Nos. 4695-4702, $6,713.17

Payroll, 07/31/06, Direct Deposit, $17,788.11

Fixed Charges, 07/31/06, 4711-4723, $3,159.79

Item 08/06-116 Consent Items: The following items were approved by general consent:

1. Minutes: Minutes from the May 16, 2006 work session, the May 19-20, 2006 retreat, the June 6, 2006 regular session, the June 19, 2006 special session, the June 20, 2006 work session, the July 10, 2006 special session, and the July 11, 2006 regular session.

2. Donations:

a. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller to donate $2,000 to the Christiansburg High School (CHS) art department.

b. Wal-Mart Supercenter to donate two E-machine computers and a supply of computer paper to CHS.

c. Frito Lay, Inc. to donate two E-machine computers and a supply of computer paper to CHS.

3. Field Trip:

a. The CHS cross country team to travel to Orlando, Florida, on October 6-8, 2006. Students will travel via other vehicle. Accommodations are to be provided by the All-Star Sports Hotel on the Wide World of Sports grounds. The cost per student is $310.

4. Grants:

a. Learning History through Technology: A grant to improve instruction in seventh grade history at Shawsville Middle School through the use of technology-enhanced multi-media presentations.

b. Technology-Enhanced Literacy Instruction: A grant to enhance the presentation of instructional content in Eastern Montgomery High School classrooms through the use of Smart Board interactive white boards.

Item 08/06-115 (Continued) and Item 08/06-116

5. Cancellation of Check: To cancel the following check:

Check # Date Amount Payable To Issued By

43108 06/30/06 $ 264.75 Express Check Adv. Regular Operating

Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations, Announcements:

Item 08/06-117 Special Education Advisory Committee (Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to approve Gina M. Gartner to serve on the Special Education Advisory Committee.

Item 08/06-118 Update of the Part-Time Employee Benefit Plan (Action): Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a revision to the Part-Time Employee Benefit Plan changing the employee start date for eligibility from September 1 to November 1.

Ms. Franklin said that she wants to make it clear that the change to the plan in no way harms employees. She noted that the change actually allows employees to come into the plan at a later date.

Item 08/06-119 Public Utility Easement at Blacksburg Middle School on Price’s Fork Road (Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a public utility easement at Blacksburg Middle School on Price’s Fork Road.

Item 08/06-120 Announcements/Calendar for August (Information): Dr. Anderson clarified that the joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors will be held on August 29, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Montgomery County Government Center.

Unfinished Business By School Board Members

Mrs. Morikawa said she had some follow-up questions from the retreat. She asked for a report on the number of mobile units at each school and how they are used. Board members agreed that they would like to see this information prior to the September enrollment information.

Item 08/06-116 (Continued) and Items 08/06-117-120

The Board discussed plans to update the school division’s mission and vision statements. Dr. Anderson stated that normally mission and vision work is done in conjunction with school division stakeholders. The Board agreed to work on the mission and vision at the next retreat after hearing input from stakeholders.

Mrs. Morikawa voiced support for holding quarterly events in different strands to provide Board members with opportunities to interact with the public. Ms. Franklin said that facility and budget issues are at the forefront of public concern. The Board agreed to plan quarterly meetings in each strand.

Mrs. Morikawa said she would like to receive more information on business partnerships. Dr. Anderson said she is discussing plans with Rick Weaver regarding the business partnerships and will update the Board in the future.

New Business By School Board Members

Mrs. Lythgoe asked that the School Board agenda be displayed more prominently on the website. Dr. Anderson told Board members that the technology department is in the process of updating the website and it should be ready by August 4.

The School recessed at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened at 8:49 p.m.

Closed Session

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia at 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matter:

Personnel Matter: 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. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 10:15 p.m.

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution: