October
7, 2008
The
Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative
building at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of a regular business meeting.
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 Walter L.
Harvey C. Goodwin Nelson W. Simpkins
Lois T. Graham Richard D. Weaver
Anita P. Johnston Laura Williams
Katie Miano Brad
King, Attorney
Mark J. Pasier
Call to Order
Mr.
Jones called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 5:30
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
Mrs. Albritton
moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a
closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia
at 5:31 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.
Return to Open Session and Certification
Mrs. Bond moved,
seconded by Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open
session at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Hopkins moved,
seconded by Mr. Ivers, and the Board 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
_________________________ October
7, 2008
Clerk
of the
Action
Mrs. Albritton moved, seconded
by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously to release identified students from
compulsory education in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Mr. Ivers moved, seconded by Dr.
Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student B from
MCPS with time served effective today.
Mrs. Bond moved, seconded by
Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student C
from MCPS with time served effective today.
Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by
Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to long-term suspend student D
from MCPS with time served effective today.
Dr.
Public Address
No one spoke during public address.
Item 10/08-157 Personnel
Report: On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Ivers, the Board
unanimously voted to approve the personnel report with an addendum.
The report is attached and made a part of
these minutes as pages A1-A5.
Item 10/08-158 Payment
of Bills: On motion by Mr. Dunkenberger, seconded by Mrs. Bond, the Board
unanimously voted to approve the bills as presented.
Operating Fund:
Utilities, 09/23/08, Ck. Nos. 451976-451994,
$149,150.47
Bills, 10/07/08, Ck. Nos. 451995-452320, $572,133.40
Bills, 10/07/08, Ck. Nos. 452321-452335, $172,147.22
Item 10/08-157 and Item 10/08-158
Payroll, 09/30/08, Ck. Nos. 46021-46031, $4,974,789.09
Fixed Charges, 09/30/08, Ck. Nos. 46032-46098, $1,880,509.58
Cafeteria:
Bills, 09/30/08, Ck. Nos. 2675-2699, $194,875.65
Payroll, 09/30/08, Ck. Nos. 5286-5288, $156,934.72
Fixed Charges, 09/30/08, Ck. Nos. 5289-5309, $38,118.37
Item 10/08-159 Consent Items: The following items were approved by general
consent:
1.
Minutes: Minutes from the regular session on August 5,
2008 and the work session on August 19, 2008.
2.
Donation: James Anderson to donate a mat board to the
art department at Christiansburg High School (CHS).
3.
Field Trips:
a.
Fourth grade students at Gilbert Linkous Elementary
School (GLES) to travel to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine in
b.
The Crockett/McGuigan team at Blacksburg Middle
School (BMS) to travel to the Biltmore Estates in
c.
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) club and
floriculture class at Christiansburg Middle School (CMS) to travel to
d.
Art and music students at Eastern Montgomery High
School (EMHS) to travel to
Item 10/08-158 (Continued) and Item 10/08-159
e.
Art guild students at Blacksburg High School (BHS)
to travel to
f.
Fashion marketing students at BHS to travel to
g.
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club
at CMS to travel to
h.
Eighth grade students at Auburn Middle School (AMS)
to travel to
i.
The Singing Eagles choir at Elliston Lafayette
Elementary School (ELES) to travel to Pigeon Forge,
j.
The FFA club at CMS to travel to
4.
Grants:
a.
b.
Community Foundation of the
i.
Item 10/08-159 (Continued)
ii.
College Tours for
iii.
What’s On Stage?, Harding Avenue Elementary School
(HAES): A grant requesting continuation funding for an HAES after-school
program that exposes at-risk third through fifth grade students to cultural
events while expanding language arts and technology skills.
iv.
Treasured Reader, Treasured Writer, at BMS: A grant to
implement a family literacy program for struggling readers at BMS through the
Literacy Volunteers of the
v.
Price’s Fork Homework Club, Price’s
c.
Project Erosion: A grant to help prevent erosion on
the CHS grounds through plantings and clearing of drainage areas. The CHS wildlife club will complete these
activities with assistance from Virginia Tech volunteers.
d.
Interactive
e.
Literacy Through the Lens: A grant to
enhance the literacy skills of 35 low-income Christiansburg Elementary School
(CES) fourth graders through a program incorporating photography and essay
writing.
f.
Interactive Whiteboards for Belview: A grant to
enhance the instructional program at Belview Elementary School (BES) through
the addition of interactive classroom technology.
5. Special
Education Advisory Committee Members: Appointment of members to the special
education advisory committee.
Item 10/08-159
(Continued)
Superintendent’s Reports, Recommendations,
Announcements:
Item 10/08-160 Project Lead the Way Grant Proposal (Action): Ms. Franklin
moved, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, and the Board voted unanimously to approve
the Project Lead the Way Grant Proposal.
Item 10/08-161 Review of Policy 5-2.5, Hiring: Nepotism and
Conflict of Interest Prohibitions (Discussion): Board members reviewed Policy 5-2.5 but
suggested no changes to the policy.
Item 10/08-162 Announcements/Calendar for September (Information): Dr. Anderson made no announcements.
Unfinished Business by School Board Members
Ms.
Franklin reminded Board members that she asked that the School Board review
information regarding the number and type of student cases that are heard by
the School Board. She said the
administration was planning to solicit input from principals on this issue
before the Board discussion. Dr. Anderson
said she would place the item on the agenda for November or December.
New Business by School Board Members
Dr.
Hopkins noted that he would like to direct the principal at
Mrs.
Bond voiced her concern about citizens smoking at sports stadiums on school
property. Dr. Anderson said she would review
the policy to see exactly what is prohibited with regard to smoking on school
property.
Mr.
Jones stated that he would like to discuss graduation rates and suggested that
the Board set a goal with regard to graduation rates in the division.
The
Board agreed to hold a public hearing on the 2009-2010 School Operating Budget
at the November 18, 2008 School Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Item 10/08-160, Item 10/08-161, and Item
10/08-162
Ms.
Franklin noted that it’s time for the School Board to schedule a meeting with
state legislators. She voiced support
for a dinner meeting this year. The
School Board directed the clerk to schedule this meeting.
Announcements/Information
Mrs.
Albritton announced that the new stadium in
Mr.
Ivers informed Board members about a presentation done by School Board Attorney
Brad King in another area of the state.
He said he is impressed with the fact that the attorney is doing these
presentations across the state.
Ms.
Franklin announced that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP) is not holding the freedom fund banquet this year. However, she said the Christiansburg
Institute is hosting a Renaissance Gala at the
Mrs.
Albritton announced that the Boy’s and Girl’s Club will be holding its banquet
on October 23.
Mr.
Dunkenberger announced that a barbeque dinner will be held at
Agenda Preparation
October 21, 2008 Enrollment
Projections
Discussion
of Vacated Properties
CTE
Programs
Presentation
on the Gifted Program
November 4, 2008 Transportation
Briefing
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Bond,
and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board