Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 2/13/2025 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
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 February 13, 2025 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 Appeal Number 2024/25-9SA Action
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda Action
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items Info
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Consent Agenda Action
2. Payment of Bills and Payroll January 2025 Action
3. Field Trip: NRHS - Varsity Swim Team - Stafford, Virginia; February 20-21, 2025 Action
4. Field Trip: LHS - Varsity Wrestling Team - Salem, Virginia; February 20-22, 2025 Action
5. Field Trip: NRHS Teacher Cadet Students - Dumfries, Virginnia; February 28 - March 1, 2025 Action
6. Field Trip: LHS - Indoor Track Team - Lynchburg, Virginia; March 2-4, 2025. Action
7. Field Trip: NRHS - Boys Varsity Basketball Team - Richmond, Virginia; March 13-15, 2025 Action
8. Field Trip: NRHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team - Richmond, Virginia; March 13-15, 2025 Action
9. Office of Student Services Report - December 16, 2024 - January 24, 2025 Action
10. Personnel Report - February 13, 2025 Action
11. School Board Meeting Minutes: January 7, 2025 - Organizational Meeting January 16, 2025 - Monthly Meeting Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 2024/25-81: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.7.01 entitled “Special Committee created to make certain recommendations; duties listed; written report required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
2. Ordinance 2024/25-82: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 11, Section 9-11.6 entitled “General Statement of Policy; Superintendent to develop regulations; notice requirement” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - First Reading and Adoption Info/Action
3. Resolution 24/25-15: A Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement to Provide Policy Services for Suffolk City Schools Between the Suffolk City School Board and the Virginia School Boards Association Action
4. Resolution 24/25-16: A Resolution Of The School Board For The City Of Suffolk, Virginia Authorizing The School Board Chair To Appoint Not More Than Two Members Of The School Board To Attend Meetings Of The Education Committee Of The Suffolk City Council Action
5. Resolution 24/25-17: A Resolution Of The School Board For The City Of Suffolk, Virginia Honoring AMADAS Industries And Requesting That It Be Named To The 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll Action
6. Resolution 24/25-18: A Resolution Of The School Board For The City Of Suffolk, Virginia Honoring STARR Motors And Requesting That It Be Named To The 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll Action
7. Resolution 24/25-19: A Resolution Of The School Board For The City Of Suffolk, Virginia Honoring Barton Ford And Requesting That It Be Named To The 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll Action
8. Discussion of Audit Committee Info/Action
9. Finance Committee Meeting Report Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. SPS Nutrition Services will Participate on the 2024-2025 VA School Recipe Development Team b. SPS Nutrition Services Awarded $5,000 from 'Share Our Strength' c. Oakland Elementary School Beta Club Induction Ceremony d. SPS STAR Achiever Award Recipients e. Creekside Elementary School & John Yeates Middle School Achieve 90% or Better School Attendance f. CPPA Classic Guitar Fesitval at LHS, Featuring the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra Info
2. Calendar of Special Events 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 January 2025 Info
2. Attendance Report - January 2025 Info
3. Financial Report January 31, 2025 Info
4. First Semester Discipline Update Info
5. Financial Report: Capital Projects Info
6. Innovation Center Need and Research Info
7. Staffing Update Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info