1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
1. Call to Order -- 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.

 

2. Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Subject
2.01 Student Achievement Preliminary Data Review
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Type
Report
Subject
2.02 School Board Policy Review
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Type
Information, Discussion

 

 


POLICY KBA CROSS REFERENCES

 

 

 

Subject
2.03 School Board Advisory Committees Appointment Review
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
2.04 Motion to Enter into Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Type
Action
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) Discussion or consideration of disciplinary matters concerning students in Norfolk Public Schools, specifically, the student disciplinary appeal hearing and the pupil personnel docket of this date.
(c) 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.
(b) Discussion or consideration of disciplinary matters concerning students in Norfolk Public Schools, specifically, the student disciplinary appeal hearing and the pupil personnel docket of this date.
(c) 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 Brad Robinson, 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
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Subject
3.01 Student Appeal Hearing
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Procedural
Subject
3.02 Personnel Matters
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Discussion, Report
Subject
3.03 Student Support Matters
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Discussion, Report
Subject
3.04 Legal Matters
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
3.05 Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
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 Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
3.06 Dispositon of Student Appeal Hearing
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Action
Recommended Action
In the case heard before the Board on the docket of this date, move to uphold the disposition of long-term suspension to include time served plus the first nine weeks of school year 2016-2017.
Motion & Voting
In the case heard before the Board on the docket of this date, move to uphold the disposition of long-term suspension to include time served plus the first nine weeks of school year 2016-2017.

Motion by Brad Robinson, second by Noelle Gabriel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney Jordan
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Subject
4.01 Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural
Subject
4.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural
Subject
4.03 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Information

OBSERVANCES

Subject
4.04 Citizen Comment on Agenda and Non-agenda Items
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Information

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK AT THE NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING?

 

Citizens and delegations are welcome to speak at each regular School Board meeting and public hearing. Remarks are limited to three minutes per person. Requests to address the Board may be made by signing up to speak at the meeting. A sign-up sheet will be available in the Board room by the entryway, or you may contact the Clerk of the Board for further assistance at (757) 628-3994 or schoolboardclerk@npsk12.com.

 

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PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD

 

When your name is called, please follow these steps:

  1. Come forward to the speaker’s podium.  The podium may be adjusted to suit your height.
  2. State your name and whether you have a child in Norfolk Public Schools or if you are employed by the system.
  3. State your position and give facts and other relevant data.
  4. If you represent a group or organization, ask the others to rise and be recognized.
  5. Please give any written statements or supporting materials to the Clerk for the record.

Speakers are limited to one appearance of three (3) minutes.  When the Clerk signals that your time is up, please quickly end your comments and be seated.  The School Board does not respond to citizen remarks at the time they are given.
 

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Subject
5.01 Personnel Report
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the 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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.02 Student Support Services Report
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the 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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.03 Bills and Payroll Report
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the 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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.04 Use of School Facilities Report
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the 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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.05 Revised Policy BBB. School Board Selection
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.06 Revised Policy BCE. School Board Committees
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.07 Revised Policy KBA. Requests for Information
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.08 Revised Form KBA-F1. Requests for Information Form
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.09 New Form KBA-F2. Requests of Inspection and/or Delivery of Copies
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.10 Revised Regulation KBA-R. Regulation for Requests for Information
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.11 Revised Regulation KGZC-R. Regulation of Community Use of School Facilities, Fees, and Insurance
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
Subject
5.12 Revised Form KGZC-F1. Community Use of School Facilities, Fees, and Insurance Application
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
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 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, 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
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Subject
6.01 2016-2017 School Crisis Plans Overview and Adoption (vote required)
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move to adopt the 2016-2017 School Crisis Plans with needed revisions on the docket of this date.

The 2016-2017 School Crisis Plans will be available for review in the Clerk of the Board's Office located in room 1201 on the 12th floor in the Central Administration Building from Monday, August 15, 2016 through Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

Motion & Voting
Move to adopt the 2016-2017 School Crisis Plans as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Noelle Gabriel, second by Yvonne P Wagner.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Tanya K Bhasin, Courtney Doyle, Noelle Gabriel, Edward Haywood, Brad Robinson, Yvonne P Wagner, Rodney Jordan
Subject
6.02 Monthly Financial Report (vote required)
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action, Report
Recommended Action
Move to approve the monthly financial reports for June and July 2016 as presented on the docket of this date.

Subject
6.03 Board Reports
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Report
7. Adjournment
Subject
7.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
7. Adjournment
Type
Procedural
Subject
7.02 Closed Executive Session (if needed)
Meeting
Aug 17, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
7. Adjournment
Type
Information, Discussion