August
15, 2006
The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of a work session.
Board Members Present
Penny J. Franklin, Chair B. Wendell Jones
Jamie M. Bond Amy U. Lythgoe
W. Wat Hopkins Susan K. Morikawa
Staff Members Present
Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent
Daniel A. Berenato Carol Reynolds
Amy French Patti
Talbot
Christina T. Gilley Jeanette R. Warwick
Harvey C. Goodwin Rick Weaver
Anita P. Johnston Brad King, Attorney
Mark Pasier
Call
to Order
Ms.
Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag
at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption
of Agenda
On motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board voted unanimously to adopt a revised agenda adding real estate matters during closed session and a discussion of the Christiansburg High School stadium dedication under new business.
Closed Session
Mrs. Lythgoe
moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a
closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia
at 6:31 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.
Real
Estate Matters: The discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real estate for the construction of a new school, where discussion
in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or
negotiating strategy of the public body, as authorized by Section
2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia.
Return to Open Session and Certification
Mrs. Lythgoe
moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to return to
open session at 7:34 p.m.
Mrs. Lythgoe
moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board 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 Amy
U. Lythgoe
W. Wat Hopkins Susan K. Morikawa
B. Wendell Jones Penny J. Franklin, Chair
_________________________ August
15, 2006
Clerk
of the Montgomery Date
County
School Board
Action
On motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the School Board voted unanimously to readmit student A to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
On motion by Mrs. Lythgoe, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, the Board voted unanimously to readmit student B to MCPS.
On motion by Dr. Hopkins, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, the Board voted five to one to long-term suspend student C through the end of summer school. Voting in favor were Mrs. Bond, Dr. Hopkins, Mrs. Lythgoe, Mrs. Morikawa, and Ms. Franklin. Voting against was Mr. Jones.
Public Address
No one spoke during public address.
Item 08/06-121 Personnel Report: Mrs.
Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, to approve the personnel report with
an addendum.
Dr. Hopkins noted that he would be voting against
the personnel report because he has concerns regarding the gifted resource
position.
The Board voted five to one to approve the
personnel report with the addendum.
Voting in favor were Mrs. Bond, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Lythgoe, Mrs. Morikawa,
and Ms. Franklin. Voting against was
Dr. Hopkins.
The personnel report is attached and made a
part of the minutes as pages A1-A13
Item 08/06-122 Payment of Bills: On motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by
Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board unanimously voted to
approve the bills as presented.
Operating Fund:
Utilities, 08/03/06, Ck. Nos. 439002-439022,
$144,646.99
Bills, 08/15/06, Ck. Nos. 439023-439179, $333,952.88
Item 08/06-121 and Item 08/06-122
Cafeteria Fund:
Bills, 08/04/06, Ck. Nos. 2017-2042,
$9,549.10
Work Session
On motion by Dr. Hopkins, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board voted unanimously to enter into work session at 7:42 p.m.
Item
08/06-123 Preview of MCPS Website: Harvey Goodwin,
Director of Technology, gave a presentation on the new MCPS website and
received suggestions from Board members on how to improve the website.
Return to Regular Session
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and
the Board voted unanimously to return to regular session at 7:52 p.m.
Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations and
Announcements
Item
08/06-124 Tuition
Rate for the 2006-2007 School Year (Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board
voted unanimously to approve a tuition rate for out-of-county residents of
$3,094.73 for the 2006-2007 school year.
Item
08/06-125 Student
Fees for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Enrollment Courses (Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs.
Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to approve an agreement with New River
Community College to allow students enrolled in dual enrollment courses taught
by MCPS CTE staff to be given a reduced tuition rate of $56.74 for three
credits.
Item 08/06-126 Capital Projects Listing (Information/Action): Dan Berenato, Director of Facilities, presented the Board with the current Capital Improvements Program (CIP) listing approved by the School Board on March 7, 2006. Dr. Anderson told Board members that the administration would recommend adding an elementary project in Christiansburg based on increased enrollment and new development.
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded
by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to add a Christiansburg
elementary project to the CIP list.
Item 08/06-122 (Continued) and Items
08/06-123-126
New Business By School Board Members
Dedication of
Christiansburg High School Stadium:
Ms. Franklin told Board members that the former principal at CHS established a
site-based committee to propose a name for the renovated stadium (as per MCPS
policy). She said the committee
proposed the George N. Porterfield, Jr. Stadium. Ms. Franklin stated that she has no problem with naming the
stadium after Mr. Porterfield; however, she has concerns that the community was
not involved in the process.
The Board agreed
to place the item on the next agenda and ask a member of the site-based
committee to be present to answer questions before making a decision on the
matter.
School Board
Attorney Brad King informed Board members that the Board of Supervisors
approved a resolution along with a retail sales agreement regarding the sale of
Bethel Elementary School at its meeting last night. Mr. King said the School Board is being asked to approve the
agreement as well.
Mrs. Lythgoe
moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the
real estate sales agreement on the Bethel Elementary School property and
authorized the chair to sign the agreement as well as any closing documents on
behalf of the School Board.
Mr. Jones said he
would still like information on the school division’s organizational chart and
attrition rate, as he believes this information would be helpful to the
Board. He stated that the personnel
report needs to be more comprehensive in listing the reason employees give for
leaving the school district.
Dr. Anderson told
Board members that she intends to present a recruitment and retention report to
the Board in November. She provided the
Board with a copy of the current organizational chart.
Announcements/Information
Mrs. Lythgoe
announced that the Margaret Beeks Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) would be hosting a welcome back breakfast on August 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Morikawa
asked if all Board members are invited to the opening session on August
21. Dr. Anderson replied that all Board
members are invited.
Closed Session
Mrs. Morikawa
moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into
a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia
at 8:42 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matters:
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
Dr. Hopkins moved,
seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open
session at 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Morikawa
moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board 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 Amy
U. Lythgoe
W. Wat Hopkins Susan K. Morikawa
B. Wendell Jones Penny J. Franklin, Chair
_________________________ August
15, 2006
Clerk
of the Montgomery Date
County
School Board
The Board
established a special meeting on August 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the administrative
building to work on the superintendent’s evaluation during closed session.
Agenda Preparation
August 29, 2006 Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors at 6:00 p.m. at the County Government Center
September
5, 2006 Policy Revisions (First Reading)
September
19, 2006 Policy Revisions (Second Reading)
Update on Enrollment
Update on Accreditation and
AYP
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mrs.
Lythgoe, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board