July 8, 2009

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

Board Members Present

B. Wendell Jones, Chair Penny J. Franklin

Phyllis T. Albritton W. Wat Hopkins

Jamie M. Bond Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.

Staff Members Present

Walter L. Shannon, Interim Superintendent

Harvey C. Goodwin Nelson W. Simpkins

Lois T. Graham Roberta A. Snelling

Anita P. Johnston

Call to Order

Mr. Jones called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:03 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.

Item 07/09-96 Personnel Report: Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, 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-A5.

Item 07/09-97 Planning Meeting with Ray and Associates: The School Board met with Steve Triplett and Al Johnson of Ray and Associates to establish a timeline for the superintendent search; determine the process for developing the profile; finalize procedures and services by the board; talk about promotional materials; approve advertisements, and discuss the salary and benefits for the position.

The Board approved the following groups for input into the profile for the superintendent:

Item 07/09-96 and Item 07/09-97

· Central Office Administration and Staff

· Montgomery County Principals Association (MCPA), Principals, and Assistant Principals

· Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) and Teachers

· Support Staff (administrative assistants, technology, bus drivers, maintenance, custodians, school nutrition staff, aides)

· Elected Officials and Law Enforcement (Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg and Town of Christiansburg)

· Groups that have a social impact – faith-based groups, ministerial association, NAACP, Community Foundation, and other community groups.

· Chamber of Commerce, Business Partners, and Civic Organizations (Ruritan, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.)

· PTAs, PTSAs, and PTOs

· Students

The Board also decided to host open public forums at 7:00 p.m. on August 11 and 7:00 a.m. on August 12.

Mr. Triplett said the on-line survey would be available on August 11.

Board members agreed that the application deadline would be October 27, 2009 with the goal of having a superintendent by Thanksgiving.

The School Board agreed on a salary in the range of $150,000.

Unfinished Business by School Board Members

Ms. Franklin asked when the item on supplemental pay for teaching additional periods would be discussed again. Mr. Shannon said the administration would have a recommendation regarding this in August.

Closed Session

Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Mr. Ivers, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia at 7:35 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matters:

Item 07/09-07 (Continued)

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 Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 8:05 p.m.

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, 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: Phyllis T. Albritton W. Wat Hopkins

Jamie M. Bond Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.

Penny J. Franklin B. Wendell Jones, Chair

_________________________ July 8, 2009

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board