Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 6/12/2025 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
2. Cherry Bekaert Audit Discussion Info
3. SPS 2025 Climate Survey 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. Resolution of Certification of the Closed Meeting of June 12, 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. Action on Closed Meeting Items 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. Field Trip: NRHS Varsity Boys Basketball Team - Advance, North Carolina; June 27-29, 2025 Action
3. Field Trip: LHS - 9th - 12th Grade PLTW Bio-Medical Students - Great Britain, United Kingdom Action
4. 2025-2026 Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction Grant Application Action
5. 2025-2026 Title III - Language Instructions for English Learners and Immigrant Students Action
6. 2025-2026 Title IV Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Application Action
7. 2025 - 2026 Title I - Improving Basic Programs Grant Application Action
8. Office of Student Services Reports Action
9. Personnel Report - June 12, 2025 Action
10. School Board Meeting Minutes: May 8, 2025 - First Monthly Meeting May 22, 2025 - Second Monthly Meeting Action
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 24/25-88: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-1.4 entitled “Policy effective date; suspension of policies” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – Second Reading Action
2. Ordinance 24/25-89: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 7, Article 7, Section 7-7.1 entitled “Statement of Policy; Definitions; Examples of Prohibited Activities; Curriculum discussions allowed; Role of the school superintendent; Disclaimer Requirement; Consequences of Violation; Protection of Employee Rights; Exemption of School Board Members” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
3. Ordinance 24/25-90: 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
4. Ordinance 24/25-91: An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.6:1 "School Board Norms; Protocols; Violations" and Adopting a New Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.6:1 Entitled "Aspirational Statements; School Board Norms; Protocols; and Consequences for Violations" of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Payment of Bills and Payroll May 2025 Action
2. Citizen Advisory Committees Approval Action
3. Resolution 24/25-32: A Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of A Release and Termination of a Road Grant Easement AGreement Between the Suffolk City School Board and Atlantic Cost Pipeline, LLC. Action
4. Resolution 24/25-33: A Resolution Of The School Board For The City Of Suffolk, Virginia Approving An Award To Baker Family Housing, LLC., Pursuant To A Written Invitation For Bid Issued By Suffolk Public Schools Action
5. Employee Evaluation Discussion: Instruments, Procedure and Timeline Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. Class of 2025 Scholarship Totals of $40 Million in Scholarships...and Counting! b. WTKR3 Everyday Hero - ROTC Captain Sacha Fountain from Lakeland High School c. The SPS All District Reads Program is Featured in the American Association of School Administrators d. The Virginia Dept. of Education Awards $4,000 to the Parent Resource Center e. Woodmen Life American History Award Winners f. VDOE Active Learning Grant: Celebrating Innovation in Literacy and Math Instruction g. Suffolk Public Schools Earns National Recognition for District Communication h. STAR Achiever 4Q Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items 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 (If Needed) Action
CERTIFICATION OF SECOND CLOSED MEETING (if needed)
1. A Resolution of Certification of the "Second" Closed Meeting of June 12, 2025 Pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia Action
ACTION ON SECOND CLOSED MEETING ITEM(S) (if needed)
1. Action On "Second" Closed Meeting Items Action
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Accident Report May 2025 Info
2. Attendance Report - May 2025 Info
3. Capital Projects Financial Statement Info
4. Financial Report May 31, 2025 Info
5. Fiscal 2025 Year End Spending -Update Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info