Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 6/9/2022 TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Col. Fred Cherry Middle School
DETAILS:
 
5:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING (SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION)
1. SPS Vision 2022 Presentation Info
2. SPS Strategic Plan (Student Achievement / Community Engagement and Communication) Info
6:00 PM - BUDGET ADOPTION
1. Resolution 21/22-23: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk Approving the Annual Budget of Suffolk Public Schools for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023 Action
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. Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom - RE: Proposed Policy Amendments Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. SPS Alumni: Skylar Old, NRHS c/o 2018 b. Leadership Academy for Potential Principals (LAPP) c. Project Lead The Way 2021-2022 Distinguished Schools: NRHS, LHS d. CCAP Culinary Arts Students Meet World Renowned Chef Malcolm Mitchell e. WHRO: PBS Kids Writers Contest Winner f. Senior Awards Night (LHS, KFHS, NRHS) g. Athletic Wins h. May Teacher Spotlight Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Payment of Bills and Payroll May 2022 Action
3. Budget Adjustment #2 2021-2022 Grant Funds Action
4. 2022-2023 Local Consolidated Grant Application Action
5. 2022-2023 Title III, Part A, Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students Individual Program Application Action
6. 2022-2023 Title IV Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Application Action
7. Office of Student Services Reports - May 2022 Action
8. Personnel Report - June 2022 Action
9. School Board Minutes: May 12, 2022 - Monthly School Board Meeting Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 21/22-39: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article 6, Section 4-6.2 Entitled, “Appointment of Purchasing Manager and Duties of the School Superintendent; Spot Purchases by Employees” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ Second Reading Action
2. Ordinance 21/22-40: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article 16, Section 7-16.5:1 Entitled, “Placement on Salary Scale; Credit for Teaching Experience; Credit for Work Experience; Credit for Military Experience; Reserve Military Experience Not Included; Superintendent to Development Regulations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ Second Reading Action
3. Ordinance 21/22-41: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 11, Section 9-11.6 Entitled, “Portable communication devices permitted; use in classroom; Superintendent to develop regulations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ Second Reading Action
4. Ordinance 21/22-42: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 20, Section 9-20.11:1 Entitled, “Prescription medications; Nonprescription Medications; Self-Administration of Medication; Sharing, borrowing etc., of medication prohibited; Self-Administration of Asthma medication and Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; school nurse trained in administration of epinephrine; superintendent to develop regulations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ Second Reading Action
5. Ordinance 21/22-43: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-3.5 Entitled, “Virginia Freedom of Information Act; not required to create a public record; penalties for altering or destroying public records; School FOIA Officer; Training required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board ─ Second Reading Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution 21/22-21: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Granting the School Superintendent the Authority to Obligate Through Encumbrance Contracting any Remaining Appropriated Funds Before the End of the Current Fiscal Year [June 30, 2022] for Certain Designated Repair and/or Purchasing Needs of Suffolk Public Schools Action
2. Resolution 21/22-24: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Approving an Award to Mcgraw Hill to Provide Textbooks Pre-K Thru 5 Pursuant to a Request for Proposals Issued by Suffolk Public Schools and Benchmark, Scholastic Education, Learning Without Tears, and Collaborative Learning to be Used as Supplements to Such Adoption Action
3. Technology Repair Fees Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items 1. Carl Jackson - RE: Do Not Censor or Band School Books 2. Shawn Barnard - RE: Administrative Position Placement 3. Nicole Sperry - RE: Information Received via FOIA Regarding Teresa Sperry 4. Jenifer Herget - RE: Pfizer Vaccine 5. Amber Snodgrass - RE: Giving the Superintendent Power to Enter Contracts without School Board Oversight 6. Ebony Wright - RE: Gratitude Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Accident Report May 2022 Info
2. Financial Report May 31, 2022 Info
3. Financial Report: Capital Projects Info
4. 2021-2022 Student Teacher Ratio Report Info
5. Citizens Advisory Committees Announcement Info
6. Evaluations Notice: Superintendent School Board Attorney School Board Clerk Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Action