September
9, 2008
The Montgomery County School Board met on the above date
at
School Board Members Present
B. Wendell Jones, Chair Penny J. Franklin
Jamie M. Bond W. Wat
David G. Dunkenberger, II Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.
Staff Members Present
Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent
Harvey C. Goodwin Mark J. Pasier
Lois T. Graham Walter L.
Anita P. Johnston Nelson W. Simpkins
Board of Supervisors Members Present
Mary W. Biggs John
A. Muffo
William H. Brown Annette S. Perkins
Douglas W. Marrs
County Staff
B. Clayton Goodman, III,
L. Carol Edmonds Ruth Richey
Marty McMahon Vickie Swinney
Call to Order
Mr.
Jones called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Adoption
of Agenda
On motion by Mr. Dunkenberger, seconded by Dr. Hopkins, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
The
Board recessed at 6:11 p.m. for dinner and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Work Session
Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Mrs. Bond, and the Board voted unanimously to enter a work session at 7:01 p.m.
·
Presentation
from the Architects on the New Elliston/Shawsville Elementary School Project: Representatives from Spectrum Design
presented both boards and community members with information and a slide show
on the new elementary school project planned in Elliston.
·
Discussion
of the
Mr. Muffo expressed his concern that the
School Board might consider keeping old BMS even after the three stipulations outlined
on a resolution regarding the disposition of old BMS are met.
Dr. Hopkins noted that the School Board
agreed that when the three stipulations were met for old BMS, it would consider
surplusing the building if it was not needed for school use. He said the School Board is expecting
enrollment projections in November and would look at the situation after that
time.
Mr. Creed stated that he feels like he has
wasted two years of his life working on a plan with the Town of
Ms. Franklin expressed that the School
Board’s job is to consider what’s best for the students of
Dr. Hopkins said he believes things are being
blown out of proportion. He stated that
he doesn’t think much has changed from the School Board’s point of view.
Mr. Dunkenberger noted that these discussions
are still premature because all of the stipulations have still not been met.
Members of both boards continued to discuss
the issue.
Mrs. Perkins said it’s good for both governing
bodies to get things out in the open and talk about issues concerning the
residents of
Mr. Jones noted that it was not the School
Board’s intention to “throw a wrench in things.” He said he was not aware of a timeline with
regard to the building study. Mr. Jones
reiterated that the School Board must look at what serves students best down
the road.
Mr. Brown stated that emotions are running
high and neither board is going to come to a decision tonight. He said discussion is healthy, and everyone
needs to keep things in perspective.
Return to Regular Session
Ms. Franklin moved, seconded by Dr. Hopkins,
and the Board voted unanimously to return to regular session at 8:52 p.m.
Closed Session
Ms. Franklin
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 8:53 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the following specific matters:
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
Ms.
Franklin moved, seconded by Mr. Dunkenberger, and the Board voted unanimously
to return to open session at 9:05 p.m.
Mr. Dunkenberger
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: Jamie
M. Bond W. Wat
David G. Dunkenberger, II Joseph T. Ivers, Jr.
Penny J. Franklin B.
Wendell Jones, Chair
_________________________ September
9, 2008
Clerk
of the
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs.
Bond, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk
of the School Board