September
4, 2007
The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative building at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of a regular session.
Board Members Present
Penny J. Franklin, Chair W.
Wat Hopkins
Jamie
M. Bond B. Wendell Jones (6:40 p.m.)
David G. Dunkenberger, II (6:40 p.m.) Susan
K. Morikawa
Staff Members Present
Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent
Harvey C. Goodwin Carol Reynolds
Anita P. Johnston Walter L.
Mark J. Pasier Laura
Williams
Call to Order
Ms.
Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag
at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
On motion by Mrs. Bond, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
Closed Session
Mrs. Morikawa
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 6:31 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. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, 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: Jamie M. Bond B.
Wendell Jones David G.
Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa
W.
Wat Hopkins Penny J.
_________________________ September
4, 2007
Clerk
of the
Action
Dr. Hopkins moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the
Board voted unanimously (with Mr. Dunkenberger and Mr. Jones abstaining) to readmit
a student to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Public Hearing on School Board Candidates for District A
Peter Schmidhitter endorsed Phyllis Albritton for the District A School Board
seat. Mr. Schmidhitter said Mrs.
Albritton is a passionate advocate for youth and would be a perfect addition to
the Board.
Allison
Turk voiced support for Amy Mauldon who she said would serve the School Board
to the best of her ability.
Derek
Myers recommended Mrs. Albritton for the School Board. Mr. Myers stated that she is an outspoken
champion for social justice, a civic leader, and is experienced in finance.
Shelly
Fortier endorsed Mrs. Mauldon for the School Board. Ms. Fortier told Board members that as Parent
Teacher Organization (PTO) president, Mrs. Mauldon listened attentively, built
consensus, and worked hard to get things done.
Kristina
Williams supported Mrs. Mauldon for the School Board. Ms. Williams said Mrs. Mauldon was a
terrific PTO president and would be an asset to the School Board.
Mary
Levinski, a senior at Blacksburg High School (BHS), voiced support for Mrs.
Albritton for the School Board. Ms.
Levinski, who went on a mission trip with Mrs. Albritton, spoke of her caring
and thoughtful personality.
Kristi
Snyder recommended Mrs. Albritton for the vacant School Board seat although she
said Mrs. Myers would be good as well.
Ms. Snyder stated that Mrs. Albritton is smart, well-informed, a good
listener, and a loyal friend.
Alec
Good, a senior at BHS, told Board members that Mrs. Albritton is dedicated,
trustworthy, and has a flamboyantly positive spirit. Mr. Good said the Board would not find a
person more willing to make a difference for students.
Charlie
Canfield voiced support for Karen Myers for the District A School Board
seat. Mr. Canfield said Mrs. Myers’ love
and compassion for children is second to none.
Gary
Salyers endorsed Mrs. Albritton for the School Board. Mr. Salyers said Mrs. Albritton is a
wonderful woman who values truth and honesty.
The
Board recessed at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Public Address
No one spoke during public address.
Item 09/07-153 Personnel
Report: On motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, 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 09-07-154 Payment
of Bills: On motion by Mr. Jones,
seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the bills as
presented.
Operating Fund:
Bills, 08/28/07, Ck. Nos. 445364-445389, $89,003.78
Bills, 09/04/07, Ck. Nos. 445390-445585,
$322,180.00
Payroll, 08/31/07, 12 pp Ck. Nos. 44602-44607, $2,741,434.26
Fixed Charges, 08/31/07, Ck. Nos. 44608-44643, $207,365.04
Cafeteria:
Bills, 08/28/07, Ck. Nos. 2332-2344,
$20,008.47
Payroll, 08/31/07, 12 pp Direct Deposit, $92,939.04
Fixed Charges, 08/31/07, Ck. Nos. 5006-5009, $7,150.69
Item 09/07-155 Consent Items: The following items were approved by general
consent:
1. Minutes:
Minutes from the June 19, 2007 work session, the June 26, 2007 special session,
the July 11, 2007 special session, the July 30, 2007 special session, and the
July 31, 2007 joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors.
2.
Donation: Celanese Acetate to
donate twenty laptop computers to Montgomery County Public Schools MCPS.
Item
09/07-153, Item 09/07-154, and Item 09/07-155
3.
Field Trips:
a.
Band students at Christiansburg High School (CHS) to
travel to
b.
The forensics team at Blacksburg High School (BHS)
to travel to
c.
The forensics team at BHS to travel to
d.
The DECA club at BHS to travel to
Superintendent’s
Reports, Recommendations and Announcements
Item 09/07-156 After-School
Program Continuation for Shawsville Middle School (SMS) and
Item 09/07-157 MCPS Environmental Service Learning Program Continuation
Grant Proposal (Action): Mr.
Jones moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to
approve the MCPS Environmental Service Learning Program Continuation Grant
Proposal.
Item 09/07-158 MCPS Project Graduation Academic Year 2007-2008
Academy Grant Proposal (Action):
Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa,
and the Board voted unanimously to approve MCPS Project Graduation Academic
Year 2007-2008 Academy Grant Proposal.
Item 09/07-155 (Continued) and Items 09/07-156-158
Item 09/07-159 Appropriation of Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Carryover Funds (Action): Walt
Shannon, Assistant Superintendent, told Board members that the $2,807,311.82 surplus
in funds carried over from last year is larger than normal due to changes in
the procedures for grant payments. Mr.
Shannon said this carryover of funds will allow the school division to provide
air conditioning in common areas of non air-conditioned schools rather than
just classrooms. He added that the
division would be able to replace 12 school buses as well.
Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, and the Board voted unanimously
to authorize a request to the Board of Supervisors for appropriation to the
fiscal year 2007-2008 School Operating Budget in the following codes:
Fund 09 Code 610000 Instruction $ 420,598
Code 620000 Admin.,
Attend.,
& Health $ 40,640
Code 630000 Transportation $ 946,278
Code 640000 Oper. &
Maint. $2,763,231
Total School Operating Fund $4,170,747
Fund 10 Code 650000 School Nutrition $ 150,000
Item 09/07-160 Interview of Candidates for District A
(Information/Discussion/Possible Action): The School Board
interviewed Phyllis T. Albritton, B. Amy Mauldon, Arnold J. Saari, and Karen C.
Myers for the District A School Board seat.
Board members asked the candidates the
following questions:
Mr. Dunkenberger -
What do you foresee as the most challenging aspect of serving on the School
Board?
Item 09/07-159 and
Item 09/07-160
Dr. Hopkins - The school board is considering a
controversial issue. Most of the phone calls, email messages and letters
you have received encourage you to vote a certain way on the issue. Your
own research, however, and information that has been provided to you from
authoritative sources supports the opposite position. Explain how you
would vote
and why.
Ms.
Mr. Jones – Do you believe the school
administration and School Board effectively manages the budget/funds allocated
by the Board of Supervisors? If so, cite
an example. If not, cite an example?
Mrs. Morikawa – What do you hope to
accomplish as a School Board member?
Mrs. Bond - How will you as a School Board
member obtain current knowledge of obstacles or events that students deal
with on an everyday basis in today's society?
Candidates
also had time to make a closing statement.
Board
members noted that they were impressed with the number of qualified
candidates. The Board agreed to make a
decision on the seat at the September 5 special meeting.
Item 09/07-161 Announcements/Calendar for September
(Information): Dr. Anderson made no announcements.
Announcements/Information
Mr. Jones reported to the Board on the first meeting this year for the Southwest Virginia Governor’s School.
Agenda Preparation
September 5, 2007 Special Session – 6:00 p.m.
September 10, 2007 ELES – Community Meeting – EMHS from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Item 09/07-160 (Continued) and Item 09/07-161
September 18, 2007 Recognition of Outgoing Board Member - Amy Lythgoe
Senior
Recognition
Recognition
of
Recognition of Accredited Schools
Tenth
Day Enrollment Report
Report
on SRO Contracts
September 20, 2007 PFES Community Meeting – PFES from 7:00-8:30
p.m.
October 2, 2007 Report from Law Enforcement Agencies on Drugs, Alcohol, and Gang
Activity
Accreditation
and AYP Results
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. on motion by Mr. Dunkenberger, seconded by
Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board