Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 8/15/2024 TIME: 5:00 PM
Agenda Attachment
LOCATION: King's Fork Middle School
DETAILS:
 
5:00 PM - OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING (SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION)
1. Meeting Call to Order Info
2. Elementary Re-Zoning Discussion Info
MOTION TO GO INTO A CLOSED MEETING
1. Motion for 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 August 8, 2024 Pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia 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
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
ACTION ON CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
1. Student Expulsion Hearing Number 24/25-1 EH Action
2. Student Record Review Number 2024-25-4 RR Action
3. Employee Appeal Number 24/25-1 Action
4. Adoption of Resolution 24/25-7 - A Resolution Authorizing the Attorney for the School Board to File a Petition with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Norfolk Division Asking that the Court Declare that the School Board and Suffolk Public Schools have Achieved Unitary Status. Action
REQUEST FROM BOARD MEMBER(S) TO ADD ITEM(S) TO THE AGENDA
1. K. Slingluff - Request for Discussion Regarding the Transgender Policy Action
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. Summer Maintenance Updates b. 2024 Administrative Retreat: "Growing Together, Empowering Every Student To Flourish c. Gifted & Talented Summer Academy d. "Say It With Music" Music Production Camp e. Summer S.T.A.R. Student Internships f. Summer School Graduation g. No-Cost Meals for All Students During the 2024-2025 School Year h. Safe Communities; Safe Schools: Gun Safety Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Field Trip: 3rd - 12th Grade Students; Washington, D.C.; August 2, 2024 Action
3. Field Trip: NRHS 9th - 12th Grade DECA Club - Williamsburg, VA; September 14-16, 2024 Action
4. Field Trip: NRHS- 9th - 12th Grade DECA Students - Williamsburg, VA; September 14-16, 2024 Action
5. Field Trip: KFHS - Model United Nations Students - Norfolk, Virginia; February 14-16, 2025 Action
6. Field Trip: LHS - 9th - 12th Grade Spanish Students - Mexico City, Mexico; June 6 - 29, 2025 Action
7. Office of Student Services Report Action
8. Personnel Report - August 8, 2024 Action
9. School Board Meeting Minutes: July 11, 2024 Monthly Meeting Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 2024/25-2: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.7 entitled “School Board Standing Committees; Foundations; Special Committees” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
2. Ordinance 2024/25-3: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-3.2 entitled “Regular Meetings; Special Meetings; Quorum” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
3. Ordinance 2024/25-6: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 2, Section 5-2.6 entitled “Emergency closings; notification thereof; parental involvement” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
4. Ordinance 2024/25-8: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 6, Section 5-6.2 entitled “Educational technology; definitions; establishment of foundation permitted; purchases of educational technology” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
5. Ordinance 2024/25-10: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article 27, Section 8-27.2 entitled “Parental assistance with instruction” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
6. Ordinance 2024/25-11: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article 40, Section 8-40.1 entitled “Policy stated; neutrality required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
7. Ordinance 2024/25-13: An Ordinance 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 - Second Reading Action
8. Ordinance 2024/25-14: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 18, Section 10-18.1 entitled “Cooperation encouraged” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrative Services Report Info
2. SPS Instructional Overview Info
3. Budget Development Calendar 2025-2026 Action
4. 2025-2026 to 2034-2035 Capital Improvement Plan Preparation for Submittal to the City of Suffolk Info
5. Citizen Advisory Committee Board Appointees Action
6. Food and Nutritional Services Procurement Plan document Info/Action
7. Ordinance 2024/25-15: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 3, Section 1-3.1 entitled “Employee Involvement Encouraged; Superintendent official representative; discrimination against any employee because of membership in an employee organization or participation in any lawful activities of the organization prohibited” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
8. Ordinance 2024/25-16: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 5, Section 1-5.1 entitled “Policy Statement Generally” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
9. Ordinance 2024/25-17: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 8, Section 1-8.7 entitled “Comprehensive Plan Required; when Literacy Plan required and posting requirements; Report presented to School Board” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
10. Ordinance 2024/25-18: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 1, Article 8, Section 1-8.8 entitled “Literacy Plan” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
11. Ordinance 2024/25-20: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-3.2 entitled “Regular Meetings; Special Meetings; Quorum; reports by school superintendent” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
12. Ordinance 2024/25-21: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-4.2 entitled “Meeting Participation by Electronic Communication; meeting minutes; attendance at closed meetings; definitions; when remote participation allowed; minute requirements when remote participation approved; when remote participation not approved; Quorum Required; when all virtual meetings allowed” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
13. Ordinance 2024/25-22: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-4.2:1 entitled “When all-virtual public meetings allowed by committees of the School Board; when closed meeting held; limit on number of all virtual meetings by committees” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
14. Ordinance 2024/25-23: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-1.4 entitled “Compensation and benefits for superintendent; when renegotiation of superintendent’s contract not permitted; notice requirement; severance benefits” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
15. Ordinance 2024/25-24: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-1.9 entitled “Certain acts to be reported to the Superintendent and Principal; authority of principal to receive reports; principal to report acts of violence and substance abuse; when report by principal to law enforcement required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
16. Ordinance 2024/25-25: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article 6, Section 4-6.1 entitled “Statement of Policy; contractual authority of school superintendent; contracts not requiring sealed bids or competitive negotiation” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
17. Ordinance 2024/25-26: 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; department purchases; full and open competition required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
18. Ordinance 2024/25-27: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4, Article 13, Section 4-13.1:1 entitled “When buildings unsuitable for present use; viewpoints from community; other uses considered” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
19. Ordinance 2024/25-28: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4, Article 13, Section 4-13.3 entitled “A system of inventory required; reporting loss of or damage to school property” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
20. Ordinance 2024/25-29: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 2, Section 5-2.1 entitled “Written school crisis and emergency plan required; safety audits required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
21. Ordinance 2024/25-30: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 2, Section 5-2.5 entitled “Fire drills required; Lock-Down Drills; School Bus Emergency Drills; Tornado Drills” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
22. Ordinance 2024/25-32: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 6-4.1 entitled “Detailed education specifications provided by superintendent; consultation with local building official and state or local fire marshal” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
23. Ordinance 2024/25-33: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 6, Section 6-6.1 entitled “Building must be accessible to the disabled” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
24. Ordinance 2024/25-34: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article 8, Section 7-8.1 entitled “Personnel files required; Access allowed; Unfounded information; dispute resolution; Teacher Performance Indicators; Written release required except in limited situations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
25. Ordinance 2024/25-35: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article 14, Section 7-14.1 entitled “Licensure Requirements; Provisional License; Non-Renewable License; Local License; Definitions; Employment categories; Days and hours employed specified in contract” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
26. Ordinance 2024/25-36: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9, Article 5, Section 9-5.2:1 entitled “Notice of Violation committed by students in alternative setting; plan for correcting behavior” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
27. Ordinance 2024/25-37: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.1 "Search and seizure generally; unauthorized item subject to seizure defined; refusal grounds for disciplinary action" of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
28. Ordinance 2024/25-38: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.4 entitled “Reasonable suspicion requirements; same sex requirement” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
29. Ordinance 2024/25-39: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.5 entitled “Locker searches; students responsible for contents” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
30. Ordinance 2024/25-40: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.5:1 entitled “Computer Searches; responsibility for contents; Superintendent to develop regulations” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
31. Ordinance 2024/25-41: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.6 entitled “Automobile searches” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
32. Ordinance 2024/25-42: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9, Article 15, Section 9-15.11 entitled “Consent for search” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
33. Ordinance 2024/25-43: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9, Article 20, Section 9-20.11:3 entitled “Administering naloxone or other opioid antagonist” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
34. Ordinance 2024/25-44: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 25, Section 9-25.2 entitled “School Meals; goals of the division; participation in the National School Lunch Program and others; alternate nutrition-related programs; unflavored water made available” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
35. Ordinance 2024/25-45: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 25, Section 9-25.3 entitled “Competitive Foods and Beverages; nutrition education; nutrition promotion; fundraisers” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
36. Ordinance 2024/25-46: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 26, Section 9-26.1 entitled “Statement of Policy; limited use of physical restraint” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
37. Ordinance 2024/25-47: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 5, Section 10-5.1 entitled “Public Appearances before the School Board; time limits for public comments; public participation at special or call meetings” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading Info
38. Discussion Regarding the Transgender Policy Info/Action
39. Payment of Bills and Payroll July 2024 Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items 1. Dwane Sherrick - Re: (1) American & VA Flags Flying at Suffolk Schools and (2) Dress Code 2. John Smith - Re: My Son Joshua Smith and His Disability Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
MOTION TO GO INTO A SECOND CLOSED MEETING (if needed)
1. Motion to go into a (Second) Closed Meeting Action
CERTIFICATION OF SECOND CLOSED MEETING (if needed)
1. Certificate of a (Second) Closed Meeting Action
ACTION ON SECOND CLOSED MEETING ITEM(S) (if needed)
1. Action on Second Closed Meeting Item(s) Action
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Accident Report July 2024 Info
2. Capital Projects Financial Statement Info
3. Financial Report July 31, 2024 Info
4. Long-Term Substitutes Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info
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