Public Agenda
TYPE: MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE: 5/22/2025 TIME: 6:00 PM
Agenda Attachment
LOCATION: King's Fork Middle School
DETAILS:
 
6:00 PM - 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda Action
PRESENTATION
1. Recognition of Honor Graduates - Lakeland High School Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items Info
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of Fiscal Year End 2025 Priorities for School Board, Pending Year End Funding Amounts Action
2. Resolution 24/25-27: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Granting the School Superintendent the Authority to Obligate by Encumbrance Any Remaining Appropriated Funds Before the End of the Current Fiscal Year [June 30, 2025] for Certain Designated Repairs and/or Purchasing Needs of Suffolk Public Schools as Approved by the School Board Action
3. Ordinance 24/25-86 - Transgender Policy - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1-6.2:1 (Effective July 1, 2025) entitled “Purpose Stated; Definitions; Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Prohibited; Counseling Services; Use of Name and Gender Pronouns; Access to Student Records; Dress and Grooming Codes; Extracurricular Activities & Overnight Travel; Student Participation in Activities Determined by Sex; Access to Restrooms & Locker Rooms” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board - Second Reading Action
NEW BUSINESS
1. Payment of Bills and Payroll April 2025 Action
2. School Board Meeting Minutes: 1. April 9, 2025 - Joint School Board & City Council Meeting 2. April 10, 2025 - School Board Monthly Meeting 3. April 24, 2025 - School Board Monthly Meeting Action
3. SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: DRAFT Resolution 24/25 -31: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Accepting An Additional Appropriation from the City of Suffolk, Virginia in the Sum of $3,495,151; Thus, Making the School Board's Total Operating Budget $246,908,924 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action
4. Ordinance 24/25-88: 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 – First Reading Info
5. 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 - First Reading Info
6. 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 -First Reading Info
7. 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 - First Reading Info
8. Discussion Relating to Converting June 6, 2025 To A Student Holiday and Staff Work Day Info
PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS
1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items Info
REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Good News Report: a. 2025 Best Communities for Music Education - Suffolk Public Schools b. WAVY 10 Excellent Educators Series Highlight: Taylor Flick, Florence Bowser Elementary School c. Dr. John B. Gordon III Named A 2025 Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Recipient for the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences d. Nansemond River and Lakeland High Schools Receive National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for the 2024-2025 School Year e. King's Fork Middle School Receives the 2025 Christine Darden STEM Family Engagement Award f. Emily Monument, Student at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School, Places 1st in the 2025 VSBA Student Art Contest Info
2. Calendar of Special Events Info
BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS
1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members Info
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Financial Report April 2025 Info
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment of Meeting Info
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