January 19, 2006

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of a budget work session.

Board Members Present

Penny J. Franklin, Chair B. Wendell Jones

David G. Dunkenberger, II Amy U. Lythgoe

W. Wat Hopkins Susan K. Morikawa

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Kathy A. Duncan Anita P. Johnston

Harvey C. Goodwin Walter L. Shannon

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:45 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mr. Jones, 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 6:46 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. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Hopkins 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: David G. Dunkenberger, II Amy U. Lythgoe

W. Wat Hopkins Susan K. Morikawa

B. Wendell Jones Penny J. Franklin, Chair

_______________________________ January 19, 2006

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Work Session

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to enter a work session at 7:05 p.m.

Item 01/06-12 Budget Work:

· Information on Pupil/Teacher Ratios – Walt Shannon, Director of Management Services, presented the Board with projected enrollment and pupil/teacher ratios for the 2006-2007 school year.

Item 01/06-12

Mr. Shannon said the administration is projecting an increase in students at the elementary and high school levels. Therefore there is a request for additional teachers in those areas.

· School Nutrition Program (SNP) Budget – Mr. Shannon told Board members that the SNP is self-sustaining. He presented the proposed budget of $3,239,549 for the 2006-2007 school year. Mr. Shannon said meal rates would have to increase by ten cents, with the milk rate increasing by five cents, to fund the budget.

· Discussion of Superintendent’s Budget Request – Board members presented the following proposals with regard to the budget:

Mr. Jones – proposed emphasis on increased salaries, nurses, increased salaries for support staff, and increased salaries for technology staff.

Mrs. Morikawa – supported 9.4% increase in compensation and increased salaries for support staff.

Mr. Dunkenberger – supported 9.4% increase in compensation and additional funding for fuel/utilities (based on a rate of $3.00 per gallon).

Mrs. Lythgoe – supported 9.4% increase in compensation and increased salaries for support staff.

Dr. Hopkins – supported 7% increase in compensation, eliminating the elementary band director, cutting the middle school nurses, and adding funding to the athletic trainer stipends to allow two full-time professional athletic trainers.

Item 01/06-12 (Continued)

Ms. Franklin – supported 9.4% increase in compensation. Ms. Franklin said she is also skeptical about the amount in the budget for the Governor’s School but would vote to maintain it for now.

Dr. Anderson said she would bring back options for the budget at the next meeting based on School Board discussions.

Return To Regular Session

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to return to regular session at 9:20 p.m.

Unfinished Business By School Board Members

Mr. Jones said he would like an update on old Blacksburg Middle School.

New Business By School Board Members

Mr. Dunkenberger noted that he would like information on certified trainers in the district and the equipment they are trained to use.

Announcements/Information

Mrs. Lythgoe invited Board members to a music program at Margaret Beeks Elementary School on January 20 from 8:30-8:50 a.m.

Agenda Preparation

January 24, 2006 Work Session – 7:30 p.m.

Budget Work

Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers

Senior Recognition

January 26, 2006 Budget Work Session at 7:00 p.m.

February 7, 2006 Public Hearing on the 2006-2007 School Operating Budget at 7:00 p.m. – School Board Office

Item 01/06-12 (Continued)

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board