Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 6/13/2024       TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
DETAILS:
 
5:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING (SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION)
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
2. Motion for Meeting Attendance Via Electronic Device (Phyllis Byrum) Action
3. Safety Audit Committee Presentation Info
4. Climate and Culture Presentation Info
MEETING RECESS
1. Recess of Meeting Info
7:00 PM - RE-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
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items 1. Cole Morse - Re: Elementary Re-Zoning/Proposal/Vote Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. Nansemond River HS Engineering & Lakeland HS Biomedical Sciences Receive National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for their Commitment to Empowering Students b. Col. Fred Cherry Middle School Music Department Receives the VMEA Blue Ribbon School Recognition c. SPS STEM Leads Complete the STEAM Lead Training Program d. LHS Jazz Ensemble Receives A SUPERIOR Rating at the Orchestra Directors Association Jazz Assessment e. Winners of the 2024 High School Art Competition f. KFHS Student, Maurice Hunt, Selected to Participate in the I’m Determined Youth and Family Summit 2024 g. Woodsman Life Awards h. Congratulation to our Middle School Sports Champions i. Southeastern Virginia Environmental Education SEVEE Consortium j. Suffolk Public Schools Receives the Bronze Trailblazer Award from the United Way of South Hampton Roads k. CTE Competitive Innovative Program Equipment Grant l. May Teacher Spotlight Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Field Trip: NRHS - Varsity Football Team - Greenville, North Carolina; June 15, 2024 Action
3. Field Trip: CFCMS - 6th - 8th Grade FBLA Club - Orlando, Florida; June 27, 2024 - July 3, 2024 Action
4. Field Trip: NRHS - 9th - 12th Grade FBLA Students - Orlando, Florida; June 30, 2024 - July 3, 2024 Action
5. Field Trip: NRHS- 11th & 12th Grade World Language Students - Rome Italy; April 11-21, 2025 Action
6. 2024-2025 Title I Application Action
7. 2024-2025 Title II - Part A Application Action
8. 2024-2025 Title III Statewide Consortium Application Action
9. 2024-2025 Title IV Part A Application Action
10. Office of Student Services Report Action
11. Personnel Report - June 2024 Action
12. School Board Meeting Minutes: May 9, 2024 - Monthly School Board Meeting May 29, 2024 - Special School Board Meeting Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 23/24-77: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.1:1 entitled “Superintendent responsible for Day-to-Day school operations; site visits by School Board Members of PreK-12 schools allowed under certain conditions; site visits regarding non-instructional buildings; violation of policy” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Next Level Leadership Program Info
2. Elementary Re-Zoning Final Action
3. Professional Organizational Affiliation for 2024-2025 School Year Action
4. Resolution 23/24-32: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Authorizing the Conveyance of Land Not Needed for School Purposes Located at 1507 Freeney Avenue Formerly Known as Suffolk Public Schools Facilities and Planning Department (Maintenance) Action
5. Resolution 23/24-33: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Authorizing the Conveyance of Property to the City of Suffolk, Virginia for the Nansemond Parkway Bridge Replacement and Authorizing the Chair of the School Board to Execute a Deed of Gift and Donation to the City of Suffolk, Virginia For This Purpose Action
6. Resolution 23/24-34: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Promoting the Secure Storage of Firearms to Protect the Health and Safety of Children Enrolled in Suffolk Public Schools and Those Who Reside in the City of Suffolk, Virginia Action
7. Resolution 23/24-35: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Expressing Its Support For A Recovery School For Students In Region 2 Who Are Addicted To Substances Action
8. Resolution 23/24-36: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Approving an Award to GC Commercial Inc. Pursuant to Written Invitation to Bid Issued by Suffolk Public Schools Action
9. Resolution 23/24-37: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Approving an Award to RRMM Architects Pursuant to a Written Request for Proposals Issued By Suffolk Public Schools Action
10. Resolution 23/24-38: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Amending its Adopted Budget for Suffolk Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by the Sum of $5,859,206 for a Total Adopted Amended Budget for Suffolk Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the Sum of $248,588,927 Action
11. Resolution Number 23/24-39: A Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Right of Way Agreement Between the Suffolk City School Board and Virginia Electric and Power Company, d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia Action
12. Payment of Bills and Payroll May 2024 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. Accident Report May 2024 Info
2. Attendance Report - May 31, 2024 Info
3. Capital Projects Financial Statement Info
4. Financial Report May 2024 Info
5. Citizens Advisory Committees Announcement Info
6. SPS Condolence: 1. Dorothy Stevenson - Title I Teacher, MBJES (Retired 2008) - 27 Years of Service - Passed Away 05/12/2024 Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info