A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WAS HELD

AT YORK HALL, 301 MAIN STREET, YORKTOWN, VA.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2004

 

REGULAR SESSION

 7:30 P.M.

 

PRESENT:                MRS. BARBARA S. HAYWOOD, CHAIR

                                    MR. MARK A. MEDFORD, VICE CHAIR

                                    MR. PAGE MINTER

                                    MRS. LINDA S. MEADOWS    

                                    MR. BARRY HENRY

ALSO PRESENT:     DR. STEVEN R. STAPLES, DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

                                    RICHARD M. HIXSON, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR

                                      OPERATIONS

DENNIS R. JARRETT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DR. JAMES R. TUCKER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR INSTRUCTION

DR. KITTY RICHMOND, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND

ACADEMIC SERVICES

DR. JUDY DAVIS-DORSEY, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

DR. SUZANNE CREASEY, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

DR. JENNIFER PARISH, DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

            BETSY OVERKAMP-SMITH, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

            OFFICER

            MARILYN V. STATON, CLERK

 

Mrs. Haywood called the Regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Alexander Ryan Johnston, a fifth grade student at Yorktown Elementary Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:

Seniors of the Month: BHS – Jessica Saha; GHS – Samuel Wozniak; THS – Cherie Childress, was unable to attend but will attend the January meeting; YHS – Christine Barthelemy.

Student Service Awards: YHS – Christopher Rhodes and YES – Brie Barker.   

Community Volunteers of the Month: YES – Mrs. Siefert and YHS – Mrs. Cheryl Moore.

GFOA and ASBO Budget Presentation Awards: Dr. Staples asked Dennis Jarrett, Chief Financial Officer and Karen Hendricks, Senior Budget and Financial Analyst to come forward to receive the award presented by Mrs. Barbara S. Haywood, Chair.  Dr. Staples noted that this is the sixth year in a row that the school division has won this award which represents the highest form of recognition in governmental and school district budgeting. Dr. Staples also noted that to receive the budget awards the budget must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, be technically well prepared and be easy to understand.   

Resolution Commending Chuck Healey: Dr. Staples asked Chuck Healey to come forward and Mrs. Haywood presented a resolution commending Mr. Healey for his quick thinking during a potential crisis, by performing the Heimlich maneuver to assist a choking student and thereby saving her life. 

 

Mr. Medford declared a short recess at 7:55 p.m. and Mrs. Haywood reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

 

PRESENTATIONS:

Fiscal Year 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:  Dr. Staples called on Dennis R. Jarrett, Chief Financial Officer to give a brief overview.  Mr. Jarrett introduced Mr. David Bolton, a partner with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. who reported that the document is based overall on selected transactions. Mr. Jarrett invited the public to view the document which is in the Public Library, the Public Information Office and On-line.

 

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS

Mr. Mike Findlay spoke in favor of increasing the time in a teacher’s workday to afford more time for teachers to assist students. Mr. Findlay also stressed increasing students’ accountability in “No Child Left Behind”.

 

MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS   

Mr. Henry stated that the No Child Left Behind emphasis will continue noting that the new Secretary of Education was a designer of NCLB Act. Mr. Henry also stated that he hoped the financial support of local government and that of Impact Aid will grow noting that they both have allowed us to maintain the current quality of education in our schools. Mr. Henry noted that the board hoped to put more dollars in teacher salaries.  Mr. Minter stated that he attended the Grafton High School Town Hall Meeting, the District PTA Dinner and the production of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” at York High School this month.  Mrs. Meadows urged everyone to slow down and have a safe holiday.  Mr. Medford wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  Mrs. Haywood wished everyone a Happy Holiday and noted that she had attended the Bruton High School Town Hall Meeting this month.  Mrs. Haywood noted that the Board had a presentation earlier this evening on the additions and renovations to be done at York High School and would like everyone to see the presentation now. Mr. Hixson, Deputy Superintendent, asked Mr. John Maddox of Ripley Rodriquez Maddox Architectural Firm

to come to the podium.  Mr. Maddox introduced his partner, Mr. Dwayne Harbor, project manager for this project.  Their presentation is attached to these minutes.

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mrs. Meadows summarized the items on the Consent Calendar.

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Meadows and seconded by Mr. Henry to adopt the Consent Calendar.    Motion passed 5-0. 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

a.         A motion was made by Mr. Henry and seconded by Mrs. Meadows to approve donations.  Motion passed 5-0.

b.         A motion was made by Mr. Minter and seconded by Mr. Medford to adopt Resolution No. 04-77 of the County School Board of York County, Virginia to approve the Division Superintendent’s Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Improvement Program.  Motion passed 5-0.

 

 

DISCUSSION – School Board Policy 7.1.11, Sub-Section D – Personal Business Leave.  Mr. Medford asked administration to look into developing a sick-leave bank.  Administration responded that several surveys had been done in the past, and most employees do not like donating to an anonymous bank.  After discussion, administration recommended bringing School Board Policy 7.1.11, Sub-Section D back for First Reading in January 2005.

 

FIRST READING – Sub-Section 10.6.4 Short-term suspension of students.  After discussion, administration recommended bringing this back for Second Reading in January 2005.

SECOND READING – None  

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Carla Blake Hook, Assistant County Attorney, stated that:

·        Congress passed the reauthorized changes in IDEA. Please talk to me or Dr. Creasey for details.

Dr. Steven R. Staples, Superintendent, stated that:

·        He and Dr. Tucker filmed a session for parents today on NCLB.  Turn to Ch. 47 for specific details. 

 

Mrs. Haywood stated that Dr. Bosher’s initiative for the Mayor to elect the Superintendent in Richmond had been defeated.

 

ANY MATTER NOT ABOVE SET FORTH:

 

 

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

 BARBARA S. HAYWOOD, CHAIR
MARILYN V. STATON, CLERK