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For School Board Business Meetings prior to January 2016, please call WNPS Channel 47 at 757-628-3459 to purchase a DVD copy for a nominal fee.
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Please print the agenda using the print icon at the top of the panel on the left side of the screen or print the agenda from the Active Meetings home page.
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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:
SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Norfolk School Board welcomes your input on several policies currently under review. In its effort to continue to provide a safe and healthy learning environment, the Board is soliciting your input on the content for several policies.
Click on a link below to review the policy draft and submit your comments. If you prefer to contact the Board directly, you may do so by emailing schoolboard@npsk12.com.
GBEC/JFCH. Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students
Click here to submit your comments.
Click here to submit your comments.
JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Click here to submit your comments.
POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
JHCF. Wellness – Policy updated to reflect adoption of federal regulations implementing the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Please note: this Policy requires the superintendent to create regulation, standards and nutrition guidelines to fully implement the policy. Policy updated to reflect recommendations from the Policy Committee and SHAC.
VSBA RECOMMENDATIONS
POLICY COMMITTEE PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW ONLY