September 5, 2007

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

Board Members Present

Penny J. Franklin, Chair W. Wat Hopkins

Jamie M. Bond B. Wendell Jones

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

Staff Members Present

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent

Lois T. Graham Anita P. Johnston

Call to Order

Ms. Franklin called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:00 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

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

Item 09/07-162 District A Candidates (Discussion/Action): Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, to appoint Phyllis Albritton to fill the District A School Board vacancy.

Board members discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. Mrs. Bond said she would not be voting for Mrs. Albritton because she encouraged Karen Myers to apply and believes she would be the best choice for the Board seat.

The Board voted five to one to appoint Phyllis T. Albritton to the District A School Board seat. Voting in favor were Mr. Dunkenberger, Dr. Hopkins, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Morikawa, and Ms. Franklin. Voting against was Mrs. Bond.

Closed Session

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously to enter into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matters:

Item 09/07-162

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

Mr. Dunkenberger moved, seconded by Mrs. Morikawa, and the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 8:45 p.m.

Mrs. Morikawa moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, 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: Jamie M. Bond B. Wendell Jones

David G. Dunkenberger, II Susan K. Morikawa

W. Wat Hopkins Penny J. Franklin, Chair

_________________________ September 5, 2007

Clerk of the Montgomery Date

County School Board

Agenda Preparation

September 10, 2007 ELES – Community Meeting – EMHS from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

September 18, 2007 Recognition of Outgoing Board Member - Amy Lythgoe

Senior Recognition

Recognition of Bus Road-e-o Drivers – State Winners

Tenth Day Enrollment Report

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

Recognition of Accredited Schools

Accreditation and AYP Results

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Morikawa, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board