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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:
Move that the members of the School Board 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, pursuant to subsection (1) of the above-cited Code section. The subjects of this portion of the session are consideration of the personnel docket of this date, further discussion of an identified individual candidate or candidates for appointment to the position of interim superintendent and contracting therefor, and discussion of a FOIA request for personnel information of identified individuals.
b) 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 subsection (2) of the above-cited Code section. The subject of this portion of the session is consideration of the student support 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 pursuant to subsections (7) and (8) of the above-cited Code section. The subjects of this section of the motion refer to advice of counsel regarding legal issues related to the personnel and student support matters identified above.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
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:
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.
BCFA. Special Education Advisory Committee of the School Board
BCFB. Gifted Education Advisory Committee of the School Board
BCFC. Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee of the School Board
BCFH. School Health Advisory Committee of the School Board
DLB. Salary Deductions
EBCD. School Closings
ECABZ. Vandalism
GAAZ. Staff Time Schedules
GCBEA. Leave Without Pay
GCBEAZ. Sick Leave Policy
IGAK. Alternatives to Animal Dissection
IKF. The Virginia Assessment Program and Graduation Requirements
IKH. Retaking SOL Assessments
JGDZ/JGEZ. Student Suspensions/Expulsions