Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 4/24/2025       TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: King's Fork Middle School
DETAILS:
 
6:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
2. Pledge of Allegiance Info
3. Moment of Silence Info
4. The Mission of Suffolk Public Schools is to: * produce 21st century learners that will become productive citizens in society. * foster a dyamic, safe and nurturing learning environment. * partner with school community for the benefit of students and staff. * strengthen the school division by employing a highly qualified and diverse staff. * effectively and efficiently manage capital and human resources. * effectively communicate to increase community investment. Info
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda Action
PRESENTATION
1. Recognition of Honor Graduates - Nansemond River High School Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items 1. Tonya Hughes - Re: The Relevance of DEI 2. Valerie Boykin - Re: Suffolk Public Schools DEI Policy Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. SPS Elementary Students Shine at the 9th Annual "Battle of the Books" Competition b. Little Feet Meet 2025 c. Champions Together Unified Track & Field Event d. Jr. National Honors Students at JYMS Host A Supply Drive for the Suffolk Humane Society & Evelyn's Refuge e. Lakeland High School CPPA Students: Nosferatu Receives Honorable Mention at the Bleeding Tree International Festival f. The Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Class from NRHS Participated in the Educators Rising VA Leadership Conference g. 3Q SPS Star Achievers h. VSBA Business Honor Roll - AMADAS, Barton Ford & Starr Motors Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
NEW BUSINESS
1. Fiscal Year End 2025 - Priorities for School Board to Rank and Approve Info
2. Appropriation of Additional State Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025: Staff Bonuses Action
3. 2025-2026 Student Engagement Added To School Board Meetings Agenda, As Based On Availability Info/Action
4. Discussion Regarding School Bus Incident Reported by WAVY News 10 on 3/24/2025. Info/Action
5. Resolution 24/25-26 A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Suspending Section 1-5.1:2 of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board and Ratifying the Signing of the Title VI Certification by the School Superintendent Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Bonus Payment for Certain Staff Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info