March
18, 2008
The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of a work session.
Board Members Present
B. Wendell Jones, Chair Penny J. Franklin
Phyllis T. Albritton W. Wat
Jamie M. Bond Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.
David G. Dunkenberger, II
Staff Members Present
Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent
Daniel A. Berenato Katie Miano
Patricia A. Gaudreau Mark J. Pasier
Harvey C. Goodwin Walter L.
Lois T. Graham Nelson Simpkins
Anita P. Johnston Brad King, Attorney
Call
to Order
Mr.
Jones called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:00
p.m.
Adoption
of Agenda
On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Ivers, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
Closed Session
Mr. Dunkenberger
moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, 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:
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.
Real Estate Matters: The discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real estate for the construction of a new school, where
discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or
negotiating strategy of the public body, as authorized by Section
2.2-3711(A)(3) 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 8:40 p.m.
Dr. Hopkins moved,
seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the County School Board of
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
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
hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge (i) only
public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by
Ayes: Phyllis T. Albritton W.
Wat
Jamie M. Bond Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.
David G. Dunkenberger, II B. Wendell Jones, Chair
Penny J. Franklin
_______________________________ March
18, 2008
Clerk
of the
Action
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student A from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) through the end of spring break (until March 25).
Mr. Ivers moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board six to one to long-term suspend student B from MCPS until the end of March 2008. Voting in favor were Mrs. Albritton, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Ms. Franklin, Mr. Ivers, and Mr. Jones. Voting against was Dr. Hopkins.
Mrs. Albritton moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted five to two to long-term suspend student C from MCPS until the end of the first semester of school year 2008-2009. Voting in favor were Mrs. Albritton, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Ms. Franklin, and Mr. Jones. Voting against were Dr. Hopkins and Mr. Ivers.
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
Continuing
the commitment of recognizing student achievement and accomplishments, four new
“Senior of the Month” selections have been made by high school principals in
Eastern
Lauren
Dalton, February Senior of the Month from EMHS, and Nicole Campbell, November
Senior of the Month from AHS, were also recognized.
Shelby
Fronk, CHS Senior of the Month for March, was not present and will be
recognized at a future meeting.
The
School Board recognized the following School Resource Officers (SROs) and DARE
Officers for their dedication and
service to the students and staff of MCPS:
Blacksburg
Police Department
SRO Brian Roe –
SRO Steve Workman –
DARE Officer – Greg Evans – GLES, HAES, KES, MBES
Christiansburg
Police Department
SRO Mike Cridlin –
DARE Officer – Martha Spencer – Falling
SRO Deputy Jennifer Underwood –
SRO Deputy Kirk Hendricks –
SRO Deputy Christopher Lucas –
SRO Deputy Rebecca Alls –
SRO Deputy Steve Partin – Eastern
DARE Officer Deputy James Bowyer –
The School Board
recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
Public Address
Alan Mandzak, a former MCPS employee, told Board members
that he is speaking on the behalf of taxpayers who are being shortchanged by
employees in the facilities department.
Mr. Mandzak referenced cabinetry being moved from old
Item 03/08-50 Personnel
Report: On motion by Ms. Franklin,
seconded by Mr. Ivers, the Board unanimously voted to approve the personnel
report with an addendum.
The
personnel report is attached and made a part of the minutes as pages A1-A8.
Item 03/08-51 Payment
of Bills: Mrs. Albritton moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted
unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
Operating Fund:
Utilities, 03/06/08, Ck. Nos. 448784-448799,
$296,682.06
Bills, 03/18/08, Ck. Nos. 448800-449081,
$176,464.59
Cafeteria:
Bills, 03/12/08, Ck. Nos. 2503-2528, $140,523.10
Work Session
Mrs. Albritton moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously to enter a work session at 9:30 p.m.
Item 03/08-52 Legal
Review by School Board Attorney: The School Board continued this item until
the next School Board meeting.
Item
03/08-53 Draft
of Salary Plans: Walt
Shannon, Assistant Superintendent, briefed the Board on the administration’s
goal for salary plans. Mr. Shannon said
the official salary scales will be brought before the Board for approval at a
later date.
Return to Regular Session
Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Mrs.
Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to return to regular session at 9:52
p.m.
Items
03/08-50-53
Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations and
Announcements
Item 03/08-54 Fiscal Year 2008-2009 School Operating Budget Update (Information): Mr. Shannon told Board
members that details from the General Assembly regarding the state budget would
be available later in the week. He said
the Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement of a 12 cent tax rate
increase at the meeting last night.
Item 03/08-55 Special Education Annual Plan (Action): Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Special Education Annual Plan as presented.
Item 03/08-56 Waiver
of Pre-Labor Day Opening Requirements for 2008-2009 (Action): Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Ms.
Franklin, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Waiver of Pre-Labor
Day Opening Requirements for School Year 2008-2009.
Item 03/08-57 Energy
Performance Contracting (Information): Dan Berenato, Director of
Facilities, informed Board members that energy performance contracting is a
procurement method which allows facility improvements to be funded by current
energy inefficiencies. Mr. Berenato said
the program guarantees cost avoidance savings for the entire term of the
contract; provides quarterly reporting with detailed documentation of energy
reductions; and offers the option of no up-front contribution by the owner.
Mr. Berenato told Board members that the
administration would be evaluating options for energy performance contracting
in the near future.
Item 03/08-58 Alternative
School Transportation (Information): Dr. Anderson reminded Board members
that students, who have been suspended and are taking advantage of alternative
programs, are being provided with transportation offered through the school
division. She asked if the Board would
like the school division to continue this practice. Board members agreed that they would like the
school division to continue offering transportation. Board members asked Dr. Anderson to work with
administrators to refine this system.
Items 03/08-54-58
Unfinished Business by School Board Members
·
School
Board Retreat: Dr. Anderson
told Board members that the School Board Retreat will be held on July 11-12,
2008 at the Hotel Roanoke. Board members
agreed to discuss the new comprehensive plan during the retreat.
Board members
debated how to establish a plan for the next capital project after the new
elementary school in Elliston. Board
members agreed to receive information on a timeline for the
New Business by School Board Members
Ms. Franklin
announced that the
Agenda Preparation
April
1, 2008 Update on Security Cameras
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 10:49 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs.
Albritton, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board