1. Call to Order -- 4:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
1. Call to Order -- 4:00 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 Motion to Enter into Closed Executive Session (vote required)
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
1. Call to Order -- 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) Discussion or consideration of disciplinary matters concerning students in Norfolk Public Schools, specifically, 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 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 N Robinson, 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
2. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Subject
2.01 Personnel Matters
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Discussion, Report
Subject
2.02 Student Support Matters
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Discussion, Report
Subject
2.03 Legal Matters
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. Closed Executive Session -- 4:00 PM
Type
Information, Discussion
Subject
2.04 Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session (vote required)
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. 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.
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Subject
3.01 Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural
Subject
3.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural
Subject
3.03 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Report

OBSERVANCE(S)

Subject
3.04 Introduction of New Administrators and Promotions
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Information, Procedural

ELECTIONS

  1. Ms. April Harmon -- elected as the Senior Coordinator of School Counseling and Guidance, Curriculum and Instruction Department

 

PROMOTIONS

  1. Ms. Shannon Gould -- promoted from Teacher Specialist in Learning Support to Assistant Principal at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
  2. Ms. Angela Schaeffer -- promoted from Elementary Math Specialist at Ingleside Elementary to Assessment Support Specialist in Assessment, Research and Accountability
  3. Mr. Stephen Smith -- promoted from Civil Capital Projects Engineer to Senior Director, Facilities Management and Custodial Services Department
Subject
3.05 Citizen Comment on Agenda and Non-agenda Items
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. 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.
 

Subject
3.06 KPMG Audit Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Report
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Subject
4.01 Personnel Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. 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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.02 Student Support Services Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. 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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.03 Approval of the December 21, 2016 Business Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Dec 21, 2016 - School Board Business Meeting
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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.04 Approval of the January 4, 2017 Closed Session Minutes
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Jan 4, 2017 - School Board Closed Session
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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.05 Approval of the January 4, 2017 Work Session Minutes
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Jan 4, 2017 - School Board Work Session
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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.06 Bills and Payroll Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. 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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
4.07 Use of School Facilities Report
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. 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 adopt the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Courtney R Doyle, 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
5. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Subject
5.01 Monthly Financial Report (vote required)
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action, Report
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the monthly financial report as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, second by Yvonne P Wagner.
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
5.02 Board Reports
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action, Discussion, Report

Committees:

Motion & Voting
Move that Norfolk City School Board direct the Superintendent to proceed with commissioning an educational specification study for Maury High School that will incorporate 21st Century learning standards and the new Virginia graduation expectations.

Motion by Brad N Robinson, 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
6. Adjournment
Subject
6.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Adjournment
Type
Procedural
Subject
6.02 Closed Executive Session (if needed)
Meeting
Jan 18, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Adjournment
Type
Information, Discussion