Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/8/2025 - 5:00 PM
Category: NEW BUSINESS
Type: Action
Subject: VDOE Authorization of Signature in Absence of Division Superintendent Extension
Strategic Plan - Priority Focus Areas:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Superintendent Designee Form.pdf
Summary: Extension of the authorization for Dr. Okema Branch, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Rodney Brown, Chief of Administrative Services, to sign all Virginia Department of Education reports, documents, requisitions, and other official correspondence in the absence of the Division Superintendent, through December 31, 2025.
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Recommendation: The Suffolk City School Board will extend the authorization of Dr. Okema Branch, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Rodney Brown, Chief of Administrative Services, to sign all Virginia Department of Education reports, documents, requisitions, and other official correspondence in the absence of the Division Superintendent, through December 31, 2025.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. John Gordon III - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Tyron Riddick Moved, Member Karen Jenkins seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Suffolk City School Board will extend the authorization of Dr. Okema Branch, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Rodney Brown, Chief of Administrative Services, to sign all Virginia Department of Education reports, documents, requisitions, and other official correspondence in the absence of the Division Superintendent, through December 31, 2025.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Karen Jenkins     Yes
Tyron Riddick     Yes
Heather Howell     Yes
Dawn Marie Brittingham     Yes
Kimberly Slingluff     Yes
Sean McGee     Yes
Valerie Fields     Yes