July 5, 2005

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of a special session.

Board Members Present

Tacy L. Newell, Chair

Penny J. Franklin B. Wendell Jones

W. Wat Hopkins Susan Morikawa

Richard J. Johnson Mary Hayne North

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Sandra Z. Colman

Lisa R. McAlexander

Call to Order

Ms. Newell called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 7:15 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda.

Closed Session

Mrs. North moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia at 7:16 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. North moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 8:05 p.m.

Mrs. North moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, 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: Penny J. Franklin

W. Wat Hopkins Susan Morikawa

Richard J. Johnson Mary Hayne North

B. Wendell Jones Tacy L. Newell, Chair

_______________________________ July 5, 2005

Deputy Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

07/05-131 Personnel Report: On motion by Mrs. North, seconded by

Mr. Jones, the Board voted unanimously to approve the personnel report as presented.

The personnel report is attached and made a part of the minutes as page A1.

Item 07/05-131

Unfinished Business by School Board Members

There was no unfinished business.

New Business by School Board Members

Mr. Jones requested safety data from the middle and high schools in regard to incidents that have occurred over the past year.

Ms. Newell noted that she has until July 13, 2005 to tender her resignation from the School Board. After some discussion, Board members agreed that it would be better to have a candidate for District C that was actively seeking the position rather than a write-in candidate. There were still some questions surrounding the process for filling this vacancy. Therefore, Dr. Anderson agreed to get clarification and share this information via the Board Update.

Ms. Newell mentioned the upcoming Governor’s Conference and conference for new board members and new chairpersons that will occur concurrently on July 18-19, 2005. She encouraged Board members to take advantage of these opportunities if their schedules permit. Ms. Franklin also talked about a good workshop that was offered prior to her coming onto the board that provided an overview of Board responsibilities. Dr. Anderson agreed to research the training opportunities that are made available to new or aspiring Board members and communicate this information to the appropriate individuals.

Payment of Bills: On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. North,

the Board unanimously voted to approve the bills as presented.

Operating Fund:

Bills, 6/30/05 Ck. Nos. 432475-432559 $ 489,263.46

Payroll, 6/9/05 Ck. Nos. 41745-41778 $ 8,979.68

Fixed Charges, 6/9/05 Ck. Nos. 41779-41783 $ 713.33

Payroll, 6/30/05 Ck. Nos. 41784-41814 $4,707,408.76

Fixed Charges,6/30/05 Ck. Nos. 41815-41895 $1,259,233.46

Cafeteria:

Bills, 6/30/05 Ck. No. 1688 $ 49,415.01

Payroll, 6/30/05 (Direct Deposit) $ 144,030.29

Fixed Charges,6/30/05 Ck. Nos. 4374-4399 $ 28,453.89

Announcements/Information

There were no other announcements or information to be shared.

Agenda Preparation

August 2, 2005 Revisions to Policy Manual (First Reading)

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. on motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Deputy Clerk of the School Board