1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Move to allow Ms. Wagner to participate in the meeting electronically via conference call.

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5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIES:
 

We will promote NPS as the cornerstone of our community’s well-being.

*Big ideas: Technology, Facilities, Competition, Alumni, Early Learning/Literacy

We will empower and facilitate meaningful family and community partnerships.
*Big ideas: Family dynamics, Poverty, Wrap-around Services, Crisis Interventions, Support Systems, Neighborhood Hubs, Community/Family/Parent Engagement, Volunteer Pathways

We will relentlessly pursue engaged learning through high-quality instruction.
*Big ideas: Highly qualified AND highly effective staff, Professional Learning, Closing the GAP, Funding/Grants; Accountability, College and Career Readiness, Human Resources

We will host environments in which all individuals feel safe and secure.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Safety, Climate, Relationships, External Influences, Eco-friendly buildings, Alternative Programs, Facilities

We will nurture a culture of excellence, equity and justice through continuous improvement.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Closing the GAP, Increasing Resources, Program Evaluation, Early Learning/Literacy, Zoning, School Choice/Open Enrollment, Accountability, Disproportionate populations, Technology, College and Career Readiness

 

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Board and Division Priorities:

 

1. Ensure full accreditation
2. Increase academic achievement of all students – raise floor and ceiling simultaneously to close achievement gaps
3. Improve climate, safety and attendance
4. Become a School Board of Distinction
5. Promote Norfolk Public Schools to reflect outstanding accomplishments of staff, teachers and students
6. Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning
7. Attract, retain, and help to develop strong academic families and highly qualified teachers and staff

 

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NOTE:

  • 100% IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION IS IN FORCE...Please remember to bring proper identification (PICTURE ID) to enter the School Administration Building.
  • This Central Administration Building and all Norfolk Public School facilities are NO SMOKING zones.

 

Motion & Voting
Move to allow Ms. Wagner to participate in the meeting electronically via conference call.

Motion by Edward Haywood, second by Tanya K Bhasin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney Jordan
Subject
1.02 Organizational Meeting
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Move to nominate Rodney Jordan as Chairman of the School Board.
Move to nominate Noelle Gabriel as Vice Chairman of the School Board.

Subject
1.03 Motion to Enter into Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Move that the members of the School Board, the Superintendent and Counsel go into a closed session for the purposes which are set out in subsection (A) of section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended for:
(a) Discussion or consideration of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific officers, appointees, or employees of the Norfolk Public Schools including consideration of the personnel docket of this date.
Motion & Voting
Move that the members of the School Board, the Superintendent and Counsel go into a closed session for the purposes which are set out in subsection (A) of section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended for:
(a) Discussion or consideration of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific officers, appointees, or employees of the Norfolk Public Schools including consideration of the personnel docket of this date.
(b) Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants, or attorneys, pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel.

Motion by Edward Haywood, second by Courtney Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney Jordan
2. Closed Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel Matters
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
2. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion, Report
3. Work Session
Subject
3.01 Resolution Certifying a Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AN EXECUTIVE MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Norfolk 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 a certification by the School Board of the City of Norfolk that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of the City of Norfolk 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 executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the School Board of the City of Norfolk.
Motion & Voting
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AN EXECUTIVE MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Norfolk 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 a certification by the School Board of the City of Norfolk that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of the City of Norfolk 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 executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the School Board of the City of Norfolk.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, second by Courtney Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Rodney Jordan
Not Present at Vote: Yvonne P Wagner
Subject
3.02 Adoption of the Personnel Docket
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move to adopt the personnel docket of this date.
Motion & Voting
Move to adopt the personnel docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney Doyle, second by Tanya K Bhasin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Rodney Jordan
Subject
3.03 Reappointment of School Board Clerk
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move to reappoint the Clerk of the Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
Motion & Voting
Move to reappoint the Clerk of the Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent.

Motion by Brad Robinson, second by Noelle Gabriel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Rodney Jordan
Subject
3.04 Superintendent Report
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type

Subject
3.05 School Board Policy Review
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type
Discussion, Report

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE

  1. Advisory Committees Update

 

RECOMMENDATION:  ADOPT ADMINISTRATION REVISIONS

  1. EEABZ. Transportation -- Policy updated to include PreK-4 and minor language updates.

 

RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT VSBA REVISIONS

  1. BBFA. Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 2.2-3121 by SB 288.
  2. BDC. Closed Meetings -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 2.2-3711 by HB 817/SB 494 and SB 493.
  3. DJZ (DJ). Small Purchasing --Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 2.2-4303 by HB 1166/SB 362.
  4. EBB. Threat Assessment Teams -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-79.4 by HB 1013.
  5. EBCB. Safety Drills -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code §§ 22.1-137 and 22.1-137.2 by HB 1279.  Legal References updated.
  6. GBL. Personnel Records --Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-295.1 by HB 524 and Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 by HB 817/SB 494.
  7. GC. Professional Staff -- Policy revised based on enactment of Va. Code § 22.1-299.5 by HB 682 and Va. Code § 22.1-299.6 by HB 279/SB 573.  Legal References added.
  8. GCGZ (GCG). Professional Staff Probationary Term and Continuing Contract -- Cross Reference deleted to reflect deletion of Policy GCA Local Licenses for Teachers.
  9. GDB. Support Staff Employment Status -- Cross Reference deleted to reflect deletion of Policy GBMA-R Procedure for Adjusting Grievances for Support Staff.
  10. GDG. Support Staff Probationary Period -- Cross Reference deleted to reflect deletion of Policy GBMA-R Procedure for Adjusting Grievances for Support Staff.
  11. IA. Instructional Goals and Objectives -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:1 by HB 36 and HB 831.
  12. IAA. Notifications of Learning Objectives -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336.
  13. IGAH. Family Life Education (FLE) -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-207.1:1 by HB 659.
  14. IGAI. Character Education -- Policy and Legal References updated.
  15. IGBG. Homebound, Correspondence and Alternative Means of Instruction -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336.  Cross Reference updated.
  16. IHB. Class Size -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:2 by HB 1377.
  17. IKEB. Acceleration -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336.
  18. JJAC. Student-Athlete Concussions During Extracurricular Activities -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-271.5 by HB 954.
  19. JO. Student Records -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-254.1 by SB 780.  Legal and Cross References updated.
  20. JRCA. School Service Providers’ Use of Student Personal Information -- NEW policy reflecting Va. Code § 22.1-289.01 as amended by HB 519, HB 749 and HB 750.
  21. KBA. Requests for Information -- Policy revised to reflect enactment of Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2 by HB 818.  Cross Reference added.
  22. KBA-R. Requests for Information -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 2.2-3704 and enactment of Va. Code § 2.2-3704.01 by HB 817/SB 494 and enactment of Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2 by HB 818.  Legal References and Cross Reference added. KBA-F1. Requests for Public Records -- Form revised to reflect enactment of Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2 by HB 818.
  23. LI. Relations with Educational Accreditation Agencies -- Policy revised to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:3 by SB 368.  Legal References updated.
Subject
3.06 Matters of the Board
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
3. Work Session
Type
Information

4. Adjournment -- 5:30 PM
Subject
4.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Jul 6, 2016 - School Board Organizational Meeting and Work Session
Category
4. Adjournment -- 5:30 PM
Type