February 6, 2007

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date at Christiansburg Middle School at 5:45 p.m. for the purpose of a public hearing/regular session.

Board Members Present

Penny J. Franklin, Chair B. Wendell Jones

Jamie M. Bond Amy U. Lythgoe

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Patricia A. Gaudreau Walter L. Shannon

Harvey C. Goodwin Jeanette D. Warwick

Anita P. Johnston Brad King, Attorney

Carol Reynolds

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 5:45 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board voted unanimously to revise the agenda to conclude the meeting after the Lego League presentation (7:00 p.m.) due to the inclement weather.

Closed Session

Mr. Dunkenberger 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 5:46 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 Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, 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 Amy U. Lythgoe

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

B. Wendell Jones Penny J. Franklin, Chair

_______________________________ February 6, 2007

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Action

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student A from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) until the end of the school year.

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student B from MCPS until the end of the school year.

The Board viewed Lego League presentations from students at Kipps Elementary School and Christiansburg Middle School.

Agenda Preparation

February 20, 2007 Public Hearing on the 2007-2008 School Operating Budget, 7:00 p.m.

Approval of the 2007-2008 School Operating Budget

Policy 5-2.5: Hiring (First Reading)

HAES After-School Program

Facilities Staffing

2007-2008 School Calendar

Discussion of Policy 5-7.5: Employee Absences and Leave

Waiver of Pre-Labor Day Opening Requirement

Winning Choices Resolution

February 20, 2007 School Board and Clerk’s Appreciation

Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers

Policy 5-2.5: Hiring (Second Reading)

March 16-17, 2007 School Board Retreat – Wyndham Hotel in Roanoke

March 20, 2007 CTE Presentation

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Bond, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board