Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 10/14/2021 TIME: 5:00 PM
Agenda Attachment
LOCATION: KFHS
DETAILS: Black Box Theater
 
5:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING (SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION)
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
2. Student Achievement Update 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items 1. Justice Drake (SPS 8th Grade Student) - RE: Experience During Covid Closure/Necessary Aspects of Extra Curricular Activities 2. Carly Bosco - RE: Covid Dashboard Metrics Reporting and Student Quarantine Issues 3. Patricia Holloman - RE: Proposed Schedule Changes 4. Brittany Stokes - RE: Covid in Schools and Closing 5. Margaret Rankin - RE: Proposed Policy Change (Section 8-31.6) 6. Kirstyn Oneill - RE: NSES Blue Ribbon School / Proposed Schedule Change 7. Deborah Wahlstrom - RE: Student Achievement Data / Purchase Cards Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. SPS Alumni: Where Are They Now? b. NSES Receives Blue Ribbon School Recognition c. United Way SHR Provides Dental Hygiene Kits to HES d. SPS Fine Arts Students Attend the Suffolk Peanut Fest e. Teacher Spotlight f. Grants & Awards g. Bus Driver / Bus Aide Perfect Attendance Info
2. Bus Driver Recognition Info
3. VSBA Academy Awards: Certificate of Recognition Award of Achievement Award of Excellence Award of Honor Info
4. Calendar of Special Events Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Field Trip: NRHS - Golf - VHSL Girls State Golf Championship Tournament - Harrisonburg, VA Action
3. Payment of Bills and Payroll September 2021 Action
4. Personnel Report Action
5. Office of Student Services Report Action
6. School Board Minutes: September 9, 2021 - Monthly School Board Meeting September 22, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting (Budget Priority for the CIP) Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvement Plan requests to submit to the City of Suffolk for 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2021-2022 Calendar Adjustments Action
2. SPS Health Dashboard Update Info
3. Ordinance 21/22-21: Amending Chapter 5, Article 4, Section 5-4.2, Entitled “Maximum Safety and Efficiency Required; Review of Bus Routes; Traffic Control Plan Required; Superintendent to Develop Regulations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
4. Ordinance 21/22-22: Amending Chapter 8, Article 31, Section 8-31.6, Entitled “Semester Grades for High School” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading and Adoption Action
5. Ordinance 21/22-23: Amending Chapter 9, Article 12, Section 9-12.1, Entitled “Weapons in School Prohibited; Mandatory Expulsion; Exceptions” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
6. Ordinance 21/22-24: Amending Chapter 9, Article 12, Section 9-12.3, Entitled “Possession of Weapons by School Employees Prohibited” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
7. Ordinance 21/22-25: Amending Chapter 9, Article 14, Section 9-14.2, Entitled “Possession of a Controlled Substance, Etc., Mandatory Expulsion; Prevention and Intervention Required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
8. Ordinance 21/22-26: Amending Chapter 9, Article 20, Section 9-20.10:1, Entitled “Possible Exposure to Viral Infections; Confidentiality of Information; Implied Consent for Testing; Court Order for Testing in Certain Situations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
9. Ordinance 21/22-27: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.2, Entitled “Definitions” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
10. Ordinance 21/22-28: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.4, Entitled “Dissemination of Information About Court Proceedings; Notification in Writing of any Disciplinary Action; Record Maintained by Superintendent; Petitions and Reports” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
11. Ordinance 21/22-29: Adding a New Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.4:1, Entitled “Protective Orders and Orders Prohibiting Contact with a Child” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
12. Ordinance 21/22-30: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.10, Entitled “Release of Student Records; Consent Required for Disclosure of Education Records; Limited Exceptions” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
13. Ordinance 21/22-31: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.11, Entitled “Record of Requests for Disclosure; Reasonable Methods to Identify Parties to Whom Information is Disclosed; Directory Information Defined; Release of Additional Information Permitted” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
14. Ordinance 21/22-32: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.12, Entitled “Correction of Education Records; Right to File Complaint; Record Expungement” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
15. Ordinance 21/22-33: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-23.16, Entitled “Unauthorized Disclosure of Electronic Records; Disclosure to Federal Agencies; High School Credit-Bearing Courses Taken in Middle School” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
16. Ordinance 21/22-34: Amending Chapter 9, Article 23, Section 9-27.2, Entitled “Requirements for Service Animals on School Property” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
17. Ordinance 21/22-35: Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-3.5, Entitled “Virginia Freedom of Information Act; Penalties for Violation of the Act; School FOIA Officer; Training Required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
18. Ordinance 21/22-36: Amending Chapter 10, Article 18, Section 10-18.2, Entitled “Public Safety and Parent and Student Rights; Interviews by School Resource Officers; Interviews of Students by Law Enforcement Authorities at School About School Related Incidents; Law Enforcement Interviews about Non-School Related Matters Conducted Away From School; Service of Process at School; Development of Programs; Report to Law Enforcement Officials” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
19. Ordinance 21/22-37: Amending Chapter 10, Article 18.3, Section 10-18.3, Entitled “Statement of Purpose; Charter School Defined; Subject to Federal and State Law Prohibiting Discrimination; Other Requirements; Open Enrollment Required; Charter School Applications; Review Team; Regulations to be Established” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
20. Ordinance 21/22-38: Amending Chapter 10, Article 18, Section 10-18.4, Entitled "Charter School Application Addendum Requirements” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ First Reading Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items 1. Erik & Lena Badeau - RE: Policies for Teaching Children on Quarantine/Dress Code/Covid Requirements for Athletes 2. Dayna Rhodes - RE: The Whole Brain Teaching Method and Implementation in the Classroom Especially with Neurodivergent Students 3. Kristin Parker - RE: Transgender Policy 4. Cindy Chafian - RE: Mandates 5. Janet McKinney - RE: Why Are We Not Teaching for Mastery of Subject(s) 6. Lisa Edwards - RE: Athletes Covid Vaccine Mandate 7. Katie Seibel - RE: The District Allowing Approved Volunteers in School Buildings 8. Greg Kasmark - RE: Participation Diplomas 9. Shareka Robinson - RE: Bullying 10. Ovedia Parker - RE: Bullying 11. Glen McKinney - RE: School Survey 12. Emmie Tyler - RE: Experience at OES 13. Laura Welton - RE: Mandates and Learning During Quarantine 14. Lisa Penn - RE: Bullying at KFMS 15. Deborah Kliche - RE: Engaging the Community 16. Mike Pain - RE: Bullying 17. Terrence Parks - RE: Virtual Learning Issues 18. Latasha Tinsley - RE: Transgender Policy 19. Tracy Hill - RE: Bullying in School 20. Vontrelle Morris - RE: Emotional Wellbeing of All Students in Schools and How We Can Help Them and Keep Them Safe Info
2. 21. Margaret Rankin - RE: Board Members to Put Students First / Toxic Environment Amongst Board Members and the Citizens it Serves / Reminder of the Boards Role According to VA Code 22. Andrea Breckner - RE: School Board Accepting Home Testing for Athletes/Providing Testing for Athletes & Activity Members (Including a Saliva Test Option)/The Importance of Physical Activity As A Means of Wellness for Best Covid Outcome/SPS Should Be Doing Everything Possible to Make Physical Activity Participation Accessible & Fair to All Students 23. Angela Kilgore - RE: School Board Approved Mandates/Certified Teachers Being Rejected for Open Positions/HR Sending Response Letters to Applicants for Jobs Not Applied For/CRT/Funding Allocations/School Maintenance Cost/Double Paying Contracts/Disrespect Shown to Parents at School Board Meetings/Vaccination Mandates/Student Disciplinary Actions for TickTock Games/School Security/Financial Allocations for Mental Health of Children 24. Jacky Musick-Maggio - RE: Transportation/Bullying/Dress Code 25. Dr. Steven Blunt - RE: Support of Superintendent and Responsibilities of the Board vs. The Role of the Superintendent 26. Jonathan Powell - RE: The Past Activities and Actions of the Board Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Accident Report September 2021 Info
2. Financial Report: Capital Projects Info
3. Financial Report September 2021 Info
4. DRAFT letter to City Manager increasing Appropriation for Grants funds for C.A.R.E.S. Act III, C.A.R.E.S. Act II, and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) HVAC funding. Info
5. SPS Condolence: 1. Rosa Wiggins - Retired Custodian (7/1/2010) - 38 Years of Service - Passed Away 09/17/2021. 2. Margaret Heuberger - Retired Teacher Assistant (6/1/2021) - 21 Years of Service - Passed Away 09/26/2021. 3. Courtney Cross - Current Clerk/Dispatcher - 2 Years of Service - Passed Away 09/30/2021. 4. Teresa Makenzie Sperry - Student HES - 5th Grader - Passed Away 09/27/2021. Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info
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