1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Certification of Meeting
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Procedural

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of High Performing Schools (definition TBD)
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Increase Educational options and opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school) 
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Become a Board of Distinction (School Board only)

 

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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 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Procedural

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of High Performing Schools (definition TBD)
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Increase Educational options and opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school) 
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Become a Board of Distinction (School Board only)

 

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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
1.03 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Type
Procedural

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
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.

 

===

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.

 

===


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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of High Performing Schools (definition TBD)
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Increase Educational options and opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school) 
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Become a Board of Distinction (School Board only)

 

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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.
2. Setting Direction for the District (15 min)
Subject
2.01 School Board Accountability Plan (Priority Finalization: 2, 5 & 10) (15 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
2. Setting Direction for the District (15 min)
Type
Action, Discussion
Subject
2.02 Motion to adopt the proposed revisions to the School Board’s Accountability Plan in its entirety.
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
2. Setting Direction for the District (15 min)
Type
3. Student Learning and Achievement (10 min)
Subject
3.01 Update on Special Education Audit (10 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
3. Student Learning and Achievement (10 min)
Type
4. Human Resources (15 min)
Subject
4.01 Stipends for Hard-to-Staff Schools (15 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
4. Human Resources (15 min)
Type
5. Educational Planning (1 hr)
Subject
5.01 Update on Lake Taylor School (K-8) Transition (10 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
5. Educational Planning (1 hr)
Type
Subject
5.02 School Start Times Update (30 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
5. Educational Planning (1 hr)
Type
Discussion
Subject
5.03 BTW Community Advisory Committee – Clanton (5 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
5. Educational Planning (1 hr)
Type
Subject
5.04 CTE Board Committee Update (Gabriel/Clanton) (15 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
5. Educational Planning (1 hr)
Type
6. Community Engagement (25 min)
Subject
6.01 School Board Advisory Committees Update
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
6. Community Engagement (25 min)
Type
7. Business and Finance (15 min)
Subject
7.01 Quarterly Grant Status Report
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
7. Business and Finance (15 min)
Type
8. Policy Discussion (30 min)
Subject
8.01 Timelines for Recess; Timelines for School Wellness and Health and Education Policies
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
8. Policy Discussion (30 min)
Type
Subject
8.02 VSBA Policy Updates
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
8. Policy Discussion (30 min)
Type
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Subject
9.01 SB Feedback on Acting Supt. Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong’s Entry Plan (10 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Subject
9.02 Update on RFQ Process
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
9.03 Calendar (8 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Information
Subject
9.04 Feedback for Clerk of the School Board Job Description (10 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
9.05 Selecting a Conference all SB Members Can Attend (Jordan) (1 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Subject
9.06 Committee Assignments (8 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Discussion
Subject
9.07 Legal Cooperative Agreement - Jordan (5 min.), Q & A (5 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
9.08 School Board Trainings
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
9. Matters of the Board (45 min)
Type
10. Closed Executive Session (45 min)
Subject
10.02 Personnel (15 min)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
10. Closed Executive Session (45 min)
Type
Subject
10.03 Legal Matters
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
10. Closed Executive Session (45 min)
Type
Subject
10.04 Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session (vote required)
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
10. Closed Executive Session (45 min)
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.

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.

11. Adjournment -- 7:00 PM
Subject
11.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Aug 7, 2019 - School Board Work Session
Category
11. Adjournment -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural