May 3, 2007

The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a budget work 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

Daniel A. Berenato Walter L. Shannon

Harvey C. Goodwin Patricia Talbot

Anita P. Johnston Jeanette R. Warwick

Mark J. Pasier

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 7:00 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

On motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mrs. Lythgoe, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.

Work Session

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to enter a work session at 7:02 p.m.

Item 05/07-97 Discussion of 2007-2008 School Operating Budget: Walt Shannon, Director of Management Services, told Board members about a few reductions in the rollover budget. Mr. Shannon added that there is a total compensation increase in the budget of two percent as well as an additional $50,000 to increase salaries on the custodial scale. He presented the Board with two budget options. The first option would require the Board to make further reductions in the amount of $194,480. The second option would eliminate three proposed teaching positions and change the Christiansburg High School (CHS) assistant principal position to an administrator in training position with a lower salary.

Item 05/07-97

Mark Pasier, Director of Human Resources, presented the Board with the 2007-2008 salary scales.

Return to Regular Session

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to return to regular session at 9:10 p.m.

Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations and Announcements

Item 05/07-98 2007-2008 School Operating Budget (Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, to approve option two as the 2007-2008 School Operating Budget.

Dr. Hopkins said he would vote against the motion because he believes further salary and benefit adjustments could be made in the rollover budget to maintain the teaching positions. He noted that he would like to approve option one but change the assistant principal position at CHS to an administrator in training position (proposed in option two) and adjust the salary savings amount in the rollover budget to balance the total budget.

Mrs. Morikawa withdrew her motion. Mrs. Bond withdrew her second to the motion.

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, to adopt option one of the budget with two changes:

1) Adjust the rollover so that the salary and benefit distribution adjustments are increased by $167,580; and

2) Change the CHS assistant principal position to an administrator in training (intern) position (reducing funding for the position from $82,760 to $55,860).

The total budget would then be $89,741,697.

Item 05/07-97 (Continued) and Item 05/07-98

Mr. Jones said he would vote against the motion. He added that if he had known that the tax rate approved by the Board of Supervisors would not support school division needs, he would have done everything he could to advocate for more funding.

The Board voted six to one to approve the 2007-2008 School Operating Budget in the amount of $89,741,697 as moved by Dr. Hopkins. Voting in favor were Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Dr. Hopkins, Mrs. Lythgoe, Mrs. Morikawa, and Ms. Franklin. Voting against was Mr. Jones.

Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted six to one to approve the proposed 2007-2008 salary scales as presented. Voting in favor were Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Dr. Hopkins, Mrs. Lythgoe, Mrs. Morikawa, and Ms. Franklin. Voting against was Mr. Jones.

Agenda Preparation

May 15, 2007 Efficiency Study Results

Youth Behavior Surveys

May 22, 2007 Special Session - Superintendent’s Evaluation (closed session) – 6:00 p.m.

June 2007 Update on Wellness Plan

Approval of Title Plans

Discussion of CTE Programs

Homework Policy

Support for Alternative Programs

Update on Progress of Air Conditioning for Schools

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

August 6, 2007 GIS Study Report

Item 05/07-98 (Continued)

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Lythgoe, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board