July 30, 2007

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of a special session.

Board Members Present

Penny J. Franklin, Chair B. Wendell Jones

Jamie M. Bond Amy U. Lythgoe

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

W. Wat Hopkins

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:00 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

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 6:01 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

Mrs. Lythgoe moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 8:34 p.m.

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, 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

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

W. Wat Hopkins Penny J. Franklin, Chair

B. Wendell Jones

_________________________ July 30, 2007

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Action

Mr. Dunkenberger moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted four to three to extend the superintendent’s contract by two years. Voting in favor were Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Mrs. Morikawa, and Ms. Franklin. Voting against were Dr. Hopkins, Mr. Jones, and Mrs. Lythgoe.

Item 07/07-137 Personnel Report: Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the personnel report as presented.

The personnel report is attached and made a part of the minutes as pages A1-A2. Item 07-07-137

Agenda Preparation

July 31, 2007 Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors – Montgomery County Government Center – 6:00 p.m.

August 3-4, 2007 School Board Retreat – Hotel Roanoke

August 6, 2007 GIS Study Report

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board