Every public body shall give notice of the date, time, and location of its meetings, other than special, emergency, or continued meetings at least three (3) working days in advance by:

1. Posting such notice on its official public government website, it any;
2. Placing such notice in a prominent public location at which notices are regularly posted; and
3. Placing such notice at the office of the clerk of the public body or, in the case of a public body that has no clerk, at the office of the chief administrator.

Reasonable notice under the circumstances of special, emergency, or continued meetings shall be given contemporaneously with the notice provided to the members of the policy body conducting the meeting.

(CHAIR): Ms. Tanner, has today’s School Board meeting been properly certified?

(CLERK): Yes, Madame Chair. On August 19, 2020, notice was provided fulfilling all criteria of VA Code Chapter 37.

(CHAIR): Thank you, Ms. Tanner. I duly call this meeting to order 

PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED:
Public comments are received for the School Board Business Meetings only and accepted by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to a School Board meeting. If you would like to provide public comments for Agenda and Non-Agenda items, please e-mail them to the School Board at schoolboard@npsk12.com. The School Board does not respond to public comments. They are posted on BoardDocs for public view for School Board meetings only.

We cannot guarantee anonymity for those submitting public comments. You are required to note "Please post for Public Comment” or “Do not post for Public Comment” in the subject line or within your e-mail message. All comments will be provided to board members for that meeting.

The School Board Work Session on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 4 p.m., can be viewed via the Norfolk Public Schools’ YouTube Channel (npsk12va or search “Norfolk Public Schools”) or tune in to WNPS Cox Cable Ch. 47.

Please click on the link to access the meeting on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s-6DNOuP-wI

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 VDOE Continuous Improvement Schools and NPS High Academic Performing Schools
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Provide Educational Equity, 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. Strive to Improve Relationships and Increase Governance Capacity (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.

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 VDOE Continuous Improvement Schools and NPS High Academic Performing Schools
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Provide Educational Equity, 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. Strive to Improve Relationships and Increase Governance Capacity (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.