A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WAS HELD

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 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

ABSENT: 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. SUZANNE CREASEY, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

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

BETSY OVERKAMP-SMITH, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

OFFICER

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Devin Kristopher Tyler, a third grade student at Waller Mill Elementary School Fine Arts Magnet led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:

Seniors of the Month: BHS – David Horres; GHS – Sarah Krug; THS – Josiah James Pothen; YHS – Isaac L. Bell. Dr. Staples re-introduced the THS Senior of the Month for October, Dana Michele Kuth, who was unable to attend last month due to her attendance at the District Field Hockey championship.

Student Service Awards: YMS – Danielle Williamson and WMES – Jennifer Louden.

Community Volunteers of the Month: WMES – Mrs. Marcella Thoms and YMS – Mrs. Rhonda Everton.

Mr. Medford declared a short recess at 7:45 p.m. and Mrs. Haywood reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

PRESENTATIONS:

Dr. Steven R. Staples, Superintendent, presented the changes proposed for FY06 CIP for the Board’s consideration. Report is attached to the minutes of this meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mrs. Haywood opened the public hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY06 CIP at 8:00 p.m. There being no speakers signed up to speak Mrs. Haywood closed the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS

Mrs. Carol Bauer, YEA president, presented the YEA’s budget requests for FY06. The following teachers requested more pay for teacher assistants: Deborah Hill, Brenda Osvold, Allison Jordan, and Sam Eure. Dr. Staples stated that the Board will get back to the speakers after going through each request step by step.

MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Page Minter stated that the New Horizons golf tournament raised $27,001.00 for New Horizons. Mr. Minter noted the great contribution that Dr. Ned Carr made to New Horizons and that he is retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Minter also noted that he attended the VSBA Conference in Williamsburg this past Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and thanked Mrs. Barbara Haywood for her contribution as VSBA president this past year. Mrs. Linda Meadows urged everyone to have a safe holiday. Mr. Mark Medford thanked the speakers who came out for taking the time to let the Board know how they feel. Mr. Medford also said that the Boards thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have recently experienced tragedies. Mrs. Barbara Haywood thanked the Board for their support this past year while she was VSBA president and said her thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have recently experienced tragedy. Mrs. Haywood also said a special thanks goes out to the Tabb High School girl’s ensemble and to Mr. Gordon Parr for their performance at the opening session of the VSBA conference in Williamsburg this past week. Mrs. Haywood urged citizens to keep informed with the budget process noting Ch. 47 as a good source.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mrs. Meadows summarized the items on the Consent Calendar.

A motion was made by Mrs. Meadows and seconded by Mr. Minter to adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 4-0.

ACTION ITEMS

a. A motion was made by Mrs. Meadows and seconded by Mr. Medford to approve donations. Motion passed 4-0.

b. A motion was made by Mr. Medford and seconded by Mrs. Meadows to authorize the Division Superintendent to made a one-time payment to staff on the teacher salary schedule in the amount of $200.00 per full time staff member (pro rated for part time staff members) as funded in the FY05 Operating Budget. Motion passed 4-0.

c. A motion was made by Mr. Minter and seconded by Mr. Medford to approve the Gifted Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) Membership for the 2004-05 Academic Year. Motion passed 4-0.

d. A motion was made by Mrs. Meadows and seconded by Mr. Minter to approve the Secondary Program of Studies Registration and Information Guide 2005-07. Motion passed 4-0.

Discussion – Sub-Section 10.6.4 Short-term suspension of students. After discussion, administration recommended bringing this back for First Reading in December.

First Reading – None

SECOND READING – 9.10.1.1 – Advanced Placement Exams. A motion was made by Mr. Minter and seconded by Mr. Medford to approve Section 9.10.1. Motion passed 4-0.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Carla Blake Hook, Assistant County Attorney, stated that:

· she attended the first day of the VSBA conference – a meeting of the Council of School Board Attorneys.

· a Supreme Court case worthy of watching is McCreery –v- ACLU re: The Supreme Court accepted a case to search and decode the constitution to see the legality of posting the Ten Commandments in schools.

· County offices will be open all day, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

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

· The Board has gone through the CIP process with a Forum and two work sessions and a Public Hearing tonight. We anticipate approval of the FY06 CIP in December and approval from the County in April.

· Federal Impact Aid is a critical portion of the budget and changes in IDEA legislation will have to be watched.

· We will have to see how the resignation of the Secretary of Education affects the NCLB Act as far as changes go.

Mrs. Meadows stated that Friday, December 3 is Yorktown Illumination Day. Mrs. Haywood stated that Richmond has a new mayor and to follow closely what happens as far as a possible mandate to take over public education in Richmond.

ANY MATTER NOT ABOVE SET FORTH:

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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BARBARA S. HAYWOOD, CHAIR

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MARILYN V. STATON, CLERK