1. Organizational Meeting -- 2:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
1. Organizational Meeting -- 2:00 PM
Type
Procedural

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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.
  • The Central Administration Building and all Norfolk Public School facilities are NO SMOKING zones.

 

Subject
1.02 Organizational Meeting
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
1. Organizational Meeting -- 2:00 PM
Type
Action, Procedural

Motion & Voting
Move to elect by acclamation Mr. Rodney A. Jordan as School Board Chairman for school year 2017-2018.

Motion by Edward K Haywood, second by Tanya K Bhasin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
1.03 Board Governance Matters
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
1. Organizational Meeting -- 2:00 PM
Type

DOCUMENTS REVIEW


ANNUAL CALENDAR REVIEW

Subject
1.04 Governance Team Year in Review
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
1. Organizational Meeting -- 2:00 PM
Type

2. Work Session -- 4:00 PM
Subject
2.01 Academic Affairs
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
2. Work Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Procedural

Subject
2.02 School Board Policy Review
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
2. Work Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Information, Procedural

  1. BBBB. Student Representative to the School Board -- Policy updated to reflect the addition of an alternate student representative to the School Board. The Alternate will serve in the absence of the designated student representative.
  2. BBBB-R. Regulation of Student Representative to the School Board -- Regulation updated to reflect the addition of an alternate student representative to the School Board. The Alternate will serve in the absence of the designated student representative.
  3. GABZA/IIBEAZ. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Acceptable Use Policy -- Policy updated for clarity and to reflect administration recommendations from the BYOD pilot program.
  4. GAH. School Employee Conflict of Interests -- NEW policy addressing the application of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act to school board employees.  Please note: this Policy requires the superintendent to provide information on the Conflict of Interests Act to school board employees.

  5. GBEC/ JFCH. Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students -- Policy updated to reflect recommendations from the Policy Committee and SHAC.

  6. GCPF. Suspension of Staff Members -- Policy updated to reflect Legal Reference.  NEW policy for the district.

  7. JOA. Student Transcripts -- NEW policy reflecting adoption of 8 VAC 20-160-30.  Please note: This Policy requires the superintendent to create procedures and regulations.

  8. JHH. Suicide Prevention – Policy updated to reflect recommendations from the Policy Committee and SHAC. -- ON HOLD (8/2/2017)

  9. KBA-E. Rights and Responsibilities -- NEW Policy to comply with amendment of Va. Code § 2.1.-3704.1 by HB 1539.

  10. LC-E. Norfolk City School Board Charter School Application Addendum -- Revised to reflect changes made to the Virginia Board of Education Charter School Application required by SB 734.
Subject
2.03 Motion to Enter into Closed Executive Session (vote required)
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
2. Work Session -- 4:00 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.
(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 & 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.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, second by Noelle M Gabriel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
3. Closed Executive Session and Consent Agenda Approval
Subject
3.01 Personnel Matters
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
3. Closed Executive Session and Consent Agenda Approval
Type
Discussion, Report
Subject
3.02 Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session (vote required)
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
3. Closed Executive Session and Consent Agenda Approval
Type
Action, Procedural
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 Tanya K Bhasin, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
3.03 Approval of the Consent Agenda (vote required)
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
3. Closed Executive Session and Consent Agenda Approval
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
4. Consent Agenda
Subject
4.01 Personnel Report
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Report
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.02 Revised Policy BBBB. Student Representative to the School Board
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.03 Revised Regulation BBBB-R. Regulation of Student Representative to the School Board
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.04 Revised Policy GABZA/IIBEAZ. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Acceptable Use Policy
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.05 Adopt Policy GAH. School Employee Conflict of Interests -- NEW
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.06 Revised Policy GBEC/ JFCH. Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.07 Adopt Policy GCPF. Suspension of Staff Members -- NEW
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.08 Adopt Policy JOA. Student Transcripts -- NEW
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.09 Adopt Policy KBA-E. Rights and Responsibilities -- NEW
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
Subject
4.10 Revised LC-E. Norfolk City School Board Charter School Application Addendum
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Policy
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised 11th edition), provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the Consent Agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of policy JHH. Suicide Prevention and Postvention as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Courtney R Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney R Doyle, Noelle M Gabriel, Edward K Haywood, Brad N Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney A Jordan
5. Adjournment
Subject
5.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Jul 19, 2017 - School Board Organizational Meeting/ Work Session
Category
5. Adjournment
Type
Procedural