PRESENTATION OF COLORS

• Granby High School NJROTC

FEBRUARY 2018

• Career and Technical Education Month -- Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management and many more.  CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.  Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

• VSBA School Board Appreciation Month -- Salute the service of the almost 850 school board members in Virginia in February 2018 during School Board Appreciation Month. The theme — Advancing Opportunities for All — reflects the top priority of local school board members as they advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students. The month-long observance is an opportunity for your school division and community to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a representative democracy. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing multi-million dollar public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. 

• National School Counseling Week (2/5-9) -- 2018 National School Counseling Week^TM, "School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars," will be celebrated from Feb. 5-9, 2018, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.

• National PTA Take Your Family to School Week (2/11-17) -- For over 120 years, National PTA has been encouraging families to get more involved in their child’s education. Help us celebrate PTA’s long legacy of family engagement during National PTA's Take Your Family to School Week—Feb. 11-17, 2018.

• VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week (2/19-23) -- The VSBA Board of Directors has designated the third week in February (February 19-23, 2018) as VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, with a goal of building awareness of the role school board clerks play in assisting school board members, superintendents, and our local schools. Please plan now to show your local clerks you appreciate their work.  Recognizing local school board clerks for a job well done takes a concentrated effort on the part of all those they serve: school board members, superintendents, administrators, school staff, students, and the community. Even though showing appreciation should be a year-round process, taking advantage of the designated VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week assures that these vital employees receive some of the thanks they deserve.

• Review of Required Communications
• Discussion of Single Audit Procedures and Findings
• Discussion of Student Activity Funds Agreed Upon Procedures

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.
 

• IGBCZ. Parent and Family Engagement  (Title I/Federal Programs) -- Title and Policy updated to reflect repeal of 20 U.S.C. § 6316 and amendment of 20 U.S.C. § 6318 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

•  Regulation IGBCZ-R. Regulation updated in accordance with policy IGBCZ updates.

• LC. Charter Schools -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-212.10 by HB 2218. This policy requires regulations.

• LC-R. Regulation of Public Charter Schools Reviews, Applications, Contacts and Renewals updated in accordance with policy LC.

• LC-E. Norfolk City School Board Charter School Application Addendum -- Revised to reflect changes made to the Virginia Board of Education Charter School Application required by SB 734.

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Standards of Student Conduct and Parent/Guardian Responsibilities Card

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This card is designed to help students and parents/guardians understand the expectations for maintaining a safe school environment and ensuring students achieve at their highest academic potential.

FEBRUARY 2018

• Career and Technical Education Month -- Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management and many more.  CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.  Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

FEBRUARY 2018

• VSBA School Board Appreciation Month -- Salute the service of the almost 850 school board members in Virginia in February 2018 during School Board Appreciation Month. The theme — Advancing Opportunities for All — reflects the top priority of local school board members as they advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students. The month-long observance is an opportunity for your school division and community to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a representative democracy. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing multi-million dollar public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. 

FEBRUARY 2018

• National School Counseling Week (2/5-9) -- 2018 National School Counseling Week^TM, "School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars," will be celebrated from Feb. 5-9, 2018, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.

FEBRUARY 2018

• National PTA Take Your Family to School Week (2/11-17) -- For over 120 years, National PTA has been encouraging families to get more involved in their child’s education. Help us celebrate PTA’s long legacy of family engagement during National PTA's Take Your Family to School Week—Feb. 11-17, 2018.

FEBRUARY 2018

• VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week (2/19-23) -- The VSBA Board of Directors has designated the third week in February (February 19-23, 2018) as VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, with a goal of building awareness of the role school board clerks play in assisting school board members, superintendents, and our local schools. Please plan now to show your local clerks you appreciate their work.  Recognizing local school board clerks for a job well done takes a concentrated effort on the part of all those they serve: school board members, superintendents, administrators, school staff, students, and the community. Even though showing appreciation should be a year-round process, taking advantage of the designated VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week assures that these vital employees receive some of the thanks they deserve.

Dear NPS Parents, Guardians and Staff:

Due to the recent snow storm, that required the district to close January 4-10, the make-up schedule listed on the 2017-18 Academic Calendar will be in effect. The official make-up days will be Monday, January 29, which will be an odd day and Friday, March 2, which will be an even day as identified on the current spring schedule. Two unused banked days from the first semester and one from the second semester will also be applied to cover missed days. This leaves NPS with no remaining banked days. Should any additional make-up days be needed during the school year, they will be determined at the Superintendent's discretion.

The purpose of this discussion is to consider repealing the policy.  This is an optional policy per Virginia School Boards Association Policy Services and is not required by law.

Pending Update if Adopted

• CBCA. Disclosure Statement Required of Superintendent ‐‐ Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 2.2‐3115 and enactment of Va. Code § 2.2‐3118.2 by HB 1854.