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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Stafford County School Board Held May 11, 2010, 7:00 P.M., at the Alvin York Bandy Administration Complex 3276 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD HELD MAY 11, 2010, 7:00 P.M., AT THE ALVIN YORK BANDY ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: DANA H. REINBOLDT, CHAIRMAN; PATRICIA A. HEALY, VICE CHAIRMAN; MEG G. BOHMKE; STEPHANIE J. JOHNSON; PATRICIA M. MANCINI; DOREEN M. PHILLIPS; AND TY A. SCHIEBER. ALSO PRESENT WERE DAVID E. SAWYER, SUPERINTENDENT; AND CATHY L. TORKOS, CLERK OF THE BOARD. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order. 2. CLOSED SESSION – 6:45 P.M. IT WAS MOVED BY PATRICIA A. HEALY AND SECONDED BY TY A. SCHIEBER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3711(A) OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, THAT THE STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CONVENE A CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS PURSUANT TO THE PERSONNEL EXEMPTION AT SECTION 2.2-3711(A)(1) OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Meg G. Bohmke, Patricia A. Healy, Stephanie J. Johnson, Patricia M. Mancini, Doreen M. Phillips, Dana H. Reinboldt, Ty A. Schieber 3. CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION/ACTION 3.01 Closed Session Certification IT WAS MOVED BY PATRICIA A. HEALY AND SECONDED BY DOREEN M. PHILLIPS: WHEREAS, THE STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD HAS CONVENED A CLOSED MEETING ON THIS DATE PURSUANT TO AN AFFIRMATIVE RECORDED VOTE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND WHEREAS, SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA REQUIRES CERTIFICATION BY THIS SCHOOL BOARD THAT SUCH CLOSED MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN CONFORMITY WITH VIRGINIA LAW: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT, TO THE BEST OF EACH MEMBER’S KNOWLEDGE, (i) ONLY PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS LAWFULLY EXEMPTED FROM OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS BY VIRGINIA LAW WERE DISCUSSED IN THE CLOSED MEETING TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATION APPLIES, AND (ii) ONLY SUCH PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS AS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE MOTION CONVENING THE CLOSED MEETING WERE HEARD, DISCUSSED, OR CONSIDERED. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Meg G. Bohmke, Patricia A. Healy, Stephanie J. Johnson, Patricia M. Mancini, Doreen M. Phillips, Dana H. Reinboldt, Ty A. Schieber 3.02 Action from Closed Session No School Board action was taken at this time. 4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed at this time followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – APPROVED MAY 11, 2010 3277 IT WAS MOVED BY DOREEN M. PHILLIPS AND SECONDED BY TY A. SCHIEBER THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE THE AGENDA. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Meg G. Bohmke, Patricia A. Healy, Stephanie J. Johnson, Patricia M. Mancini, Doreen M. Phillips, Dana H. Reinboldt, Ty A. Schieber 6.0 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS 6.01 Awards Katherine Walker, Brooke Point High School Student – 2010 Allstate Foundation/Virginia High School League Achievement Award and Group AAA Female Athlete of the Year Betty Fitzhugh, Garrisonville Village Elementary School Teacher – The Virginia Association Gifted Region IV East Outstanding Teacher of the Year Gifted Award for 2010 Nina Gonzalez, Stafford High School Student – Recognition for Commonwealth Governor School Healthy Choices in School Lunches Project 6.02 Recognition - Proclamation to Recognize May 12, 2010 as National School Nurse Day IT WAS MOVED BY TY A. SCHIEBER AND SECONDED BY MEG G. BOHMKE THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION: A PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE MAY 12, 2010 AS SCHOOL NURSE DAY WHEREAS, school nurses join with Stafford County families and the community in recognizing that the health, safety, and well-being of our students is crucial to their growth, development, and educational success; and WHEREAS, school nurses greatly enhance the educational process for students by helping them meet their individual healthcare needs through assessments, delivery of intervention services, provision of emergency care, and by appropriately managing acute and chronic illnesses; and WHEREAS, the health status of Stafford County students is fostered and protected through screenings, health education, prevention programs, and strong communication between families, teachers, and school administrators; and WHEREAS, school nurses offer professional health services in order to promote optimal learning and student success for all students, as well as life long achievement ; and WHEREAS, school nurses assist in the maintenance of healthy and safe school environments in Stafford County Public Schools through giving generously of their time and talents networking with school personnel and community partnerships; THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Stafford County School Board on this 11th day of May, 2010, that Stafford County Public Schools designate May 12, 2010 as School Nurse Day. Please take time this month to thank your school nurse for her efforts on behalf of our students, families, schools and community. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Meg G. Bohmke, Patricia A. Healy, Stephanie J. Johnson, Patricia M. Mancini, Doreen M. Phillips, Dana H. Reinboldt, Ty A. Schieber MAY 11, 2010 3278 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – NONE 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS The following citizens spoke and are opposed to instructional coordinators teaching in the classroom: Rita Lysher, George Washington District and Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) Chemistry Teacher Michael Pratte, Hartwood District and SCPS Teacher Corine Magee, SCPS Math Coordinator Charlene Sebastian, SCPS Math Coordinator Colleen Hodgeson, SCPS Sign Language Teacher Sarah Woods, SCPS Literacy Coach Tom Nichols, North Stafford High School Principal Tammy Torino, SCPS Reading Specialist Denise Baxter, SCPS Culinary Arts Teacher Deb Ramsey, SCPS Elementary ESL Teacher Laurie King, SCPS Elementary ESL Teacher Kathy Massie, SCPS Head Start Director – opposed to joint audit with Board of Supervisors. Janette Martin, SEA Representative – opposed to proposed Policy 4208 – Mandatory Furlough but if approved requested amendments as follows: 1) five day limit, 2) advance notice of 45 days to plan, 3) use a methodology that furlough days are reduced from pay over a period of time and not as a lump sum, 4) an end date or review procedure to avoid abuse of the policy when the economy improves, and 5) an SEA representative to serve in preparing the final draft for School Board’s consideration and approval. Terri Welborn, SCPS Transportation Department – opposed to proposed 2011 – 2012 Calendar. Requested 1) a transportation representative on the committee, 2) opposed to three week pre- labor day start date due to the hot weather and only 12 buses with air conditioning, and 3) the number of early outs proposed which will cause transportation issues. 9. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS 9.01 Student Matters – Discipline – Closed Session – 2.2-3711(A)(2) On April 22, 2010, a committee of the board met to consider two student disciplinary matters. In actin taken, the committee: • Expelled Student “A” from SCPS and authorized Student “A” to attend the Middle School Alternative Education Program. • Expelled Student “B” from Stafford County Public Schools. 9.02 Board Committee Reports Ms. Johnson reported that the School Board’s Technology Advisory Committee met. The committee is in the process of preparing its new five year Technology Plan (in the last year of current plan) as required by state. Representatives from the community, parents, and county staff are serving on this committee and future reviews and discussions will be held on-line. Ms. Bohmke reported that the Spotsylvania School Board, at its meeting on May 10, 2010, appointed the new Commonwealth Governor’s School Director Merri Kae Vanderploeg who is coming to the area from Anchorage, Alaska ,and will begin her tenure on or about July 20, 2010. A reception for Ms. Vanderploeg will be announced once scheduled. 9.03 Board Comments Ms. Bohmke extended congratulations to student Nina Gonzalez for her achievement and MAY 11, 2010 3279 recognition; and requested the School Board’s consideration and discussion of the transportation issues for Stafford High School students who would like to enroll in the Brooke Point High School’s International Baccalaureate program but do not want to transfer to Brooke. Ms. Mancini extended good wishes to all students taking final exams this month; announced a May 20 concert at Gayle Middle School to include performances by SCPS music students as well as Mike Reynolds, Cellist and Artistic Director of the Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts; and shared concerns expressed by teachers regarding potential cuts of such positions as instructional coordinators, technical resource teachers and the like. Ms. Healy extended congratulations to Mrs. Fitzhugh for her recognition; addressed concerns expressed regarding the proposed Mandatory Furlough policy and shared that no definite plans have been made to furlough employees next year but members have been advised by legal counsel that the division should have a plan in place if this does become an action that has to be taken by the School Board at any time in the future; requested the superintendent to share a message with all employees that there is no plan to furlough employees at this time; and extended thanks to all who spoke regarding the coordinators teaching in the classroom and that other recommendations will be reviewed as possible alternatives. Mr. Schieber extended appreciation to all citizens who spoke and all the feedback received on the 2011 budget process; and shared comments regarding the agenda item addressing the shared audit request matter. Ms. Phillips shared comments
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