• 2017-2018 School Board Legislative Priorities Review

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

• Booker T. Washington High NJROTC

• Mr. Arturo A. Mendoza (Norview High), School Board Student Representative
• Mr. Andrew Califano (Maury High), Alternate School Board Student Representative

• Camp Einstein -- students with Camp Einstein served as teacher aids, cafeteria monitors, parent guides, information runners and more. 

  • William Bushway - 11th grader - Norview High School

  • Jordan Day - 11th grader - Maury High School

  • Destinee Harrell - 10th grader - Granby High School

  • Daiwik Munjwani- 12 grader- Maury High School

  • Nadia Owen -12th grader - Maury High School

  • Orion Posey - 9th grader - Maury High School

  • Aidan Reid- 10th grader- Maury High School

  • Isabelle Reid - 11th grader- Maury High School

  • Trystin Scott - 11th grader - Maury High School

  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ambler -- provided scholarships for our students to attend Camp Einstein.

  • Royster Presbyterian Church -- contributed generously to Granby Elementary to ensure that cost of tuition does not eliminate students from participating in the summer enrichment program.  They have contributed thousands of dollars for the past 4 years.

• Virginia Department of Education Excellence Awards
  • Larchmont Elementary -- selected to receive the 2016-2017 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Board of Education Excellence Award based upon data from school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016.
  • Sewells Point Elementary -- selected to receive the 2016-2017 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award based upon data from school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016.
• Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s 2016 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting -- awarded School Board of the City of Norfolk its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.  The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2016.  Sponsored by VALIC, the Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the school business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency.  Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes high quality financial reporting.
• Design Award RRMM Architects -- Mr. Duane Harver presenting award to Southside STEM Academy at Campostella.

• Sweetwater Cuisine Full Circle Project
  • Kingston D. Adams
  • Camyra Cherry-Scott
  • William "Liam" Freshwater
  • Henry Velasco
  • Tommy Lechinger
  • Idris ALforo
  • Cedric Logan
  • Maya Williams
  • Nasia Williams
  • Avien Hyman
  • Chef Alvin "AJ" Hyman, Founder, Full Circle Project
  • Jodi Newland, Owner, Sweetwater Cuisine

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.
 

OCTOBER 2017

• VSBA Bullying Prevention Month (Oct)

​In an effort to promote awareness of school bullying, the VSBA Board of Directors has designated the month of October as VSBA Bullying Prevention Month. Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide. It can cause school absenteeism, mental and physical stress, poor school performance, poor self-esteem, and in some cases, school violence. Statistics show that 160,000 children in the United States miss school each day as a result of being bullied. School board members, superintendents, teachers, and parents play a critical role in creating a climate where bullying is not tolerated. It has been proven when adults and children stand together, bullying ends.

• National Disability Awareness Month (Oct)

The Virginia General Assembly has designated the month of October as Disability History and Awareness Month.  The purpose of this designation is to create public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of disabilities, and to promote full participation by students with disabilities into school and community activities.  Youth with disabilities, parents, teachers, and staff from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, and the Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership for People with Disabilities have developed a variety of resources that can be used to promote and highlight Disability History and Awareness Month in Virginia during October.

• National Principals Appreciation Month (Oct)

We honor the hard work and dedication of our principals during the month of October. National Principals Month is our opportunity to say “thank you” to principals and to share with the community all the great things that principals do.  The key to student success is a great school, and the key to a great school is a great principal.

• National School Lunch Week (10/12-16)

National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is October 12-16, 2017.  The 2017 NSLW theme is “School Lunch: Recipes for Success”, and it’s all about showing off the secrets to school lunch success in schools and districts—fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and of course, students. The National School Lunch Program serves more than 30 million children every school day—that’s something to smile about!

• America’s Safe Schools Week (10/15-21)

America’s Safe Schools Week, occurs annually during the third full week in October.  Activities conducted during America’s Safe Schools Week will draw attention to the continuing problem of school violence and educate everyone about how schools can be made safer and more secure.  America’s Safe Schools Week offers an opportunity to address this very important issue and to take steps to ensure that schools offer students and teachers an environment in which they can perform to the best of their abilities.

• National School Bus Safety Week (10/16-20)

National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. The week is designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week - held during the third week in October each year.  This year’s theme: "# STOP ON RED!"

OCTOBER 2017

• VSBA Bullying Prevention Month (Oct)

• National Disability Awareness Month (Oct)

• National Principals Appreciation Month (Oct)

• National School Lunch Week (10/12-16)

• America’s Safe Schools Week (10/15-21)

• National School Bus Safety Week (10/16-20)