1. Call to Order -- 2:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - 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.

 

File Attachments
2. School Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Subject
2.01 Educational Planning
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. School Board Workshop -- 2:00 PM
Type
Discussion

File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Motion to Enter into Closed Executive Session (vote required)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
2. School Board Workshop -- 2:00 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. The subject of this section of the motion is to consider revisions to the contract of the superintendent and to decide on the hiring, resignation, leaves of absence, retirement, termination and salary adjustments and promotions of multiple specific individuals pursuant to subsection (1) of the above-cited Code section.

(b) The discussion or consideration of disciplinary and any other matters concerning students in Norfolk Public Schools that would involve the disclosure of information contained in a scholastic record pursuant to sub-section (2) of the above-cited Code section. The subject of this section of the motion refers to discussion and disposition of several matters involving specific students of the Norfolk Public Schools.

(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. The substance of this section of the motion refers to advice of counsel regarding specific legal matters related to a specific student, the legal relationship between the school board and its education foundation, and the personnel actions and the student support actions identified above, pursuant to subsection (7) and (8) of the above-cited Code section.
File Attachments
3. Closed Executive Session
Subject
3.01 Personnel Matters
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion, Report
File Attachments
Subject
3.02 Student Support Matters
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.03 Legal Matters
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session
Type
Information, Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
3.04 Resolution Certifying an Executive Closed Session (vote required)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
3. Closed Executive Session
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.
File Attachments
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Subject
4.01 Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
4.02 Presentation of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Procedural

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

File Attachments
Subject
4.03 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Report
File Attachments
Subject
4.04 School Board Recognitions
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Information

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood

  1. Austin Reynolds
  2. Oscar Shelstad-Juezan
  3. Ethan Whitt
  4. Adolfo Ruiz-Laucerente
  5. Eric Goodman
  6. Porter Hardy
  7. Davis Mann
  8. Roark McClellan
  9. Oscar Shelstad-Juezan
  10. Brett Stewart
  11. Bradley Vasaturo
  12. Spencer Villanueva
  13. Auro Bhasin
  14. Sebastian Ortiz
  15. Brian Cohn (Singles Tournament Champion)
  16. Noah Schranz
  17. Dylan Wood
  18. Brad Baxendell, Head Coach

 

  1. Avelyn Caban
  2. Harleigh Henderson
  3. Addison Felts
  4. Kyla Gallop
  5. Julia Fidermutz
  6. Fiona John
  7. Mabel Jones
  8. Kayla Patel
  9. Lakiana Alexander
  10. Nivale Baxendell
  11. Jemma Brodie
  12. Lilah Edwards
  13. Alexis Henderson
  14. Deenaydra Hood
  15. Janae Munn
  16. Claire Shurling
  17. Annika Fidermutz
  18. Carrie Moore, Head Coach
  1. Maddison Gates
  2. Ava Libbey
  3. Tonantzin Green
  4. Nydia Gray
  5. Anna Olszowy
  6. Richelle Moore
  7. Haden Brown
  8. Alliyah Evans
  9. Tyasia Watson
  10. Lily Yates
  11. Isabella Decker
  12. Lovie Norman
  13. Iyata Heidtbrink
  14. Maleah Hinkens
  15. Arriana Ortiz
  16. Courtney Ward, Assistant Coach
  17. Richard Moore, Assistant Coach
  18. Jeanne Olszowy, Assistant Coach
  19. Henry Norman, Head Coach

Chad Sturgeon

  1. Dakota Dunn
  2. Chad Morin
  3. John Allen Stilwell
  4. Kolby Crawford
  5. Beckett Pate
  6. Wesley Foote
  7. Marlo Pinto
  8. Uriah Pizarro
  9. Ayden Pizarro
  10. Evan Kurtz
  11. Nico Shelton
  12. Cash Guinn
  13. Matthew Phillips
  14. Max Walker
  15. Connor Houser
  16. Kelson Hughes
  17. Krista Dunn, Head Coach

Athletic Director

Chris Harris

 

File Attachments
BOARD_Recognitions (112917).pdf (144 KB)
Subject
4.05 WHRO Annual Impact Statement
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Report
File Attachments
BOARD_WHRO 2016-2017 Annual Impact Statement (112917).pdf (519 KB)
Subject
4.06 Public Hearing: FY 2018-2019 School Board Budget
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Information, Discussion
File Attachments
BOARD_School Board FY 2018-2019 Budget Presentation (112917).pdf (377 KB)
BOARD_Speaker Comments (Greco, 112917).pdf (119 KB)
Subject
4.07 Citizen Comment on Agenda and Non-agenda Items
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - 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.
 

File Attachments
Subject
4.08 Approval of the Consent Agenda (vote required)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
4. Business Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented on the docket of this date.
File Attachments
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
5. Consent Agenda
Subject
5.01 Personnel Report
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Report
File Attachments
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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 Student Support Services Report
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Report
File Attachments
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
5.03 Bills and Payroll Report
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the October 2017 Bills and Payroll Report
File Attachments
BOARD_Bills and Payroll Report (112917).pdf (134 KB)
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
5.04 Use of Facilities Report
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve October 2017 Use of School Facilities Report
File Attachments
BOARD_Use of Facilities Report (112917).pdf (182 KB)
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
5.05 Approval of the Minutes -- September 20, 2017 Business Meeting
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Sep 20, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
File Attachments
BOARD_Business Meeting Minutes (092017) -- DRAFT.pdf (313 KB)
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
5.06 Approval of the Minutes -- October 4, 2017 Work Session
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Oct 4, 2017 - School Board Work Session
File Attachments
BOARD_Work Session Minutes (100417) -- DRAFT.pdf (232 KB)
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 Courtney R Doyle, 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
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Subject
6.01 Special Education Advisory Committee to the School Board Applications for Approval (vote required)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action, Report
Recommended Action
Move to approve the applicants for the Special Education Advisory Committee to the School Board as presented on the docket of this date.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the applicants for the Special Education Advisory Committee to the School Board as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Tanya K Bhasin, second by Courtney R Doyle.
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
6.02 Monthly Financials Report (vote required)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Move to approve the monthly financials for the period ending October 31, 2017 as presented on the docket of this date.
File Attachments
BOARD_Financials Report (112917).pdf (833 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the monthly financials for the period ending October 31, 2017 as presented on the docket of this date.

Motion by Edward K Haywood, 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
6.03 Matters of the Board
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
6. Decision/Discussion Agenda
Type
Information, Discussion
File Attachments
7. Adjournment
Subject
7.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
7. Adjournment
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
7.02 Closed Executive Session (if needed)
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - School Board Business Meeting
Category
7. Adjournment
Type
Information, Discussion
File Attachments