Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 9/21/2023 TIME: 5:00 PM
Agenda Attachment
LOCATION: John F. Kennedy Middle School
DETAILS:
 
5:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING (SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION)
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
2. Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2034 Discussion 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. 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. Travis McKinney - Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 37, Code of Virginia 2. Anita Fisher - Access of Single Bathrooms 3. Janet McKinney - Minutes of the August 2023 Suffolk School Board Meeting 4. Patricia Holloman - School Boards Transgender Policy 5. Cyndi Petrich - Superintendent's Proposed Policy 6. Christella Williams - Trans Related Issues 7. Harrison Storms - Objection to the 2023 VDOE Model Policy On Transgender Students 8. Derrick Grant - Model Policy 9. Carly Bosco - Personnel Report and Resolution 23/24-14 10. Kirstyn Oneill - Protecting Our Transgender Kids and How The Policy Is A Great Step In The Right Direction 11. Joella Barone - The Superintendent's Transgender Policy Recommendations 12. Theresa Anderson - Transgender Policy, VDOE Model Policy Review Committee, Student Well Being Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. 2023 New Teacher Orientation b. Alumni Highlight: Where are they Now? c. Teacher & Staff 2023 Convocation d. First Week of School Highlights e. 2023 Summer Series: SPS Explore! f. Start Together & Rise (S.T.A.R) Summer Student Interns Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Field Trip: KFHS Marching Band (9th-12th) - Washington D.C.; October 21, 2023 Action
3. Field Trip: NRHS Marching Band (9th - 12th) - Dover Delaware; October 21, 2023 Action
4. Field Trip: LHS Girls Volleyball Team - Salem, Virginia; November 11, 2023 Action
5. Field Trip: LHS Girls Volleyball Team - Salem, Virginia; November 14, 2023 Action
6. Field Trip: LHS Girls Volleyball Team - Salem, Virginia; November 16, 2023 Action
7. Field Trip: NRHS JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Team - Creedmoor, North Carolina; December 27-30, 2023 Action
8. Office of Student Services Report - September 2023 Action
9. Personnel Report - September 21, 2023 Action
10. School Board Meeting Minutes: August 10, 2023 (School Board Retreat) August 24, 2023 (Special School Board Meeting) Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2034 Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution 23/24-12 - 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
2. Resolution 23/24-13 - A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Making a Bid Award to MB Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for the Construction of a New John F. Kennedy Middle School and Authorizing the Board Chair and School Superintendent to Enter into a Contract for the Construction of the New John F. Kennedy Middle School Action
3. Ordinance 23/24-14: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1-6.2:1 Entitled: "Definitions; Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Prohibited; Student Privacy and Confidentiality Required; Use of Name and Gender Pronouns; Legal Name and Sex at Birth Required on School Records; Dress and Grooming Codes; Segregating Students Prohibited; Access to Restrooms, Locker Rooms and Changing Facilities; Professional Development and Training; Superintendent to Develop Guidelines" (Transgender Policy) of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
4. Payment of Bills and Payroll -August 2023 Action
5. School Board Meeting Minutes: August 10, 2023 (Monthly Board Meeting) Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items 1. Travis McKinney - Yes, I Can In Fact Criticize Members of the School Board 2. Anita Fisher - The Importance of ASL in the Community / American Sign Language Class 3. Janet McKinney - Policy Changes Mandated by the Virginia Department of Education 4. Richard Wisner - FOIA Violation 5. Jennifer Herget - Informed Consent 6. Deanna Kline - You and Your Family and Your School Children's Health and Life 7. Tenten Shunai - Transgender Policy 8. Dacia Smith - Model Policy 9. Ashlin Dotson - ASL Program 10. Kit Webb - Transgender Policy, First Amendment Rights Violation, FOIA Violations 11. Angela Kilgore - Prayer / SPS Board Policy Regarding Prayer 12. Rod Thompson - Transgender Policy Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
MOTION TO GO INTO A CLOSED MEETING
1. Motion to Go Into a Closed Meeting Action
RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING
1. A Resolution of Certification of the Closed Meeting of September 21, 2023 Pursuant to Section 2-2.3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as Amended. Action
ACTION ON CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
1. Recommendations to the Citizen Advisory Committees Action
2. Employee Appeal No: 2023/24-2 Action
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Accident Report August 2023 Info
2. Capital Projects Financial Statement Info
3. Financial Report as of June 30, 2023 Info
4. Financial Report - August 31, 2023 Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Action
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