SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
For School Board Business Meetings prior to January 2016, please call WNPS Channel 47 at 757-628-3459 to purchase a DVD copy for a nominal fee.
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Please print the agenda using the print icon at the top of the panel on the left side of the screen or print the agenda from the Active Meetings home page.
Superintendent Search Meeting, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
School Board Work Session, 2 to 4 p.m.
School Board Closed Executive Work Session, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
School Board Business Meeting, 7 p.m.
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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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of VDOE Continuous Improvement Schools and NPS High Academic Performing Schools
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Provide Educational Equity, Options, and Opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school)
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Strive to Improve Relationships and Increase Governance Capacity (School Board only)
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NOTE:
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
For School Board Business Meetings prior to January 2016, please call WNPS Channel 47 at 757-628-3459 to purchase a DVD copy for a nominal fee.
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Please print the agenda using the print icon at the top of the panel on the left side of the screen or print the agenda from the Active Meetings home page.
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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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of VDOE Continuous Improvement Schools and NPS High Academic Performing Schools
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Provide Educational Equity, Options, and Opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school)
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Strive to Improve Relationships and Increase Governance Capacity (School Board only)
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NOTE:
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS LIVE STREAMING: http://www.npsk12.com/live-streaming
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARCHIVES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkCBujRQwOFwHwxEET-2POv3Qq0OG_91
For School Board Business Meetings prior to January 2016, please call WNPS Channel 47 at 757-628-3459 to purchase a DVD copy for a nominal fee.
===
Please print the agenda using the print icon at the top of the panel on the left side of the screen or print the agenda from the Active Meetings home page.
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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. Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2. Increase the percentage of VDOE Continuous Improvement Schools and NPS High Academic Performing Schools
3. Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4. Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5. Provide Educational Equity, Options, and Opportunities
6. Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school)
7. Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8. Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9. Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10. Strive to Improve Relationships and Increase Governance Capacity (School Board only)
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NOTE:
Superintendent Search Meeting, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1. Review Stakeholder Input Report.
2. Develop Interview Questions.
3. Establish Length of Contract.
4. Candidate Daily Interview Schedule.
5. District Interview Schedule.
VSBA Proposed Legislative Positions Amendment
NPS Legislative Agenda (Draft)
Formatting of Personnel Reports (Ex. Classroom Teacher Staffing Report)
School Nutrition Part-Time Employee Compensation Proposal
Budget Development Timeline
VSBA February 2019 Policies:
AE School Division Goals
AF Comprehensive Plan
BHD School Board Member Compensation and Benefits
DJBZ Petty Cash Funds
DLB Salary Deductions
DMZ Cash in School Buildings
EBCD School Closings
ECABZ Vandalism
EDC Authorized use of School-Owned Facilities and Materials
GAAZ Staff Time Schedules
GAB/IIBEA Acceptable Computer System Use
GAB-E1/IIBEA-E2 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement (Exhibit)
GAB-R/IIEA-R Regs for Acceptable Computer Use
GBCZ Staff Compensation Procedures
GCBEAZ Sick Leave
IGAI Character Education
IGAK Alternatives to Animal Dissection
IKF Standards of Learning and Graduation Requirements
IKFAZ Locally Awarded Verified Credits
IKH Retaking SOL Assessments
JECB Admission of Nonpublic School Students for Part-time Enrollment
JHCCA Blood Borne Contagious of Infection Diseases
JHCCA-E Guidelines for School Attendance for Students with HIV
JL Fundraising and Solicitation
JZZBZ Dress Code Policy
VSBA May 2019 Policies:
BBFA Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interest
BDCA Calling and Certification of Closed Meetings
BDDF Voting Method
DLZ Payroll Procedures
EB School Crisis, Emergency Management and Medical Emergency Response Plan
EBB Threat Assessment Teams
EBCB Safety Drills
EBCBA Electronic Room Partitions NEW POLICY
EFBZ Food Services
FEA Educational Facilities Specifications
FEG Construction Planning
GA Personnel Policies Goals
GAB/IIBEA Acceptable Computer System Use
GAB E-1/IIBEA-E2 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement
GAE Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
GBEC/JFCH/KGC Tobacco Products and Nicotine Vapor Products
GCCB Employment of Family Members
GCDA Effect of Criminal Conviction or Founded Complaint of Child Abuse or Neglect
IC/ID School Year/School Day
IGAD Career and Technical Education
IGAG Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
IGAI Character Education
IGBF English Learners
IGBGA Online Courses and Virtual School Programs
IIBEA/GAB Acceptable Computer System Use
IIBEA E-2/GAB E-1 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement
JEB Entrance Age/Admission of Persons Not of School Age
JEC School Admission
JFCE Gang Activity or Association
JFCF Drugs in School
JFCH/GBEC/KGC Tobacco Products and Nicotine Vapor Products
JFG Search and Seizure
JJAC Student-Athlete Concussions
JOB (previously KFB) Administration of Surveys and Questionnaires
JP Student Publications
KB Public Information Program
KBA Requests for Public Records
KF Distribution of Information/Materials
KG Community Use of School Facilities
KGB Public Conduct on School Property
KH Public Gifts to the Schools
KJ Advertising in the Schools
KNAJ Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
KQ Commercial, Promotional and Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships
LC Charter Schools
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
13 NOVEMBER 2019
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 subject of this portion of the session concerns the personnel agenda of this date.
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 subjects of this portion of the session is the student support services agenda of this date and the consideration of the funding and awarding of scholarships to specific students.
c) Consultation with legal counsel pertaining to specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel pursuant to subsection (8) of the above-cited Code section. The subjects of this section of the motion are consultation with legal counsel concerning legal matters 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.
The School Board will receive "Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Only" during this portion of the meeting. Agenda Items are listed below:
Superintendent Search, Legislative Matters, Formatting of Personnel Reports, Human Resources Matters, Budget Matters, School Board Budget Priorities, Policy Matters, Future Agenda Items, Personnel Report, Student Support Report, Superintendent's Report, School Board Clerk's Report, Bills and Payroll Report, Use of Facilities Report, School Nutrition Part-Time Employee Compensation Proposal, Monthly Financial Report, Adoption of VSBA Legislative Agenda Proposed Amendments, Adoption of NPS Legislative Agenda, Student Scholarship Matter, Policies: BDB & KD-BDDH)
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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.
School Nutrition Part-Time Rates Category
VSBA February 2019 Policies:
AE School Division Goals
AF Comprehensive Plan
BHD School Board Member Compensation and Benefits
DJBZ Petty Cash Funds
DLB Salary Deductions
DMZ Cash in School Buildings
EBCD School Closings
ECABZ Vandalism
EDC Authorized use of School-Owned Facilities and Materials
GAAZ Staff Time Schedules
GAB/IIBEA Acceptable Computer System Use
GAB-E1/IIBEA-E2 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement (Exhibit)
GAB-R/IIEA-R Regs for Acceptable Computer Use
GBCZ Staff Compensation Procedures
GCBEAZ Sick Leave
IGAI Character Education
IGAK Alternatives to Animal Dissection
IKF Standards of Learning and Graduation Requirements
IKFAZ Locally Awarded Verified Credits
IKH Retaking SOL Assessments
JECB Admission of Nonpublic School Students for Part-time Enrollment
JHCCA Blood Borne Contagious of Infection Diseases
JHCCA-E Guidelines for School Attendance for Students with HIV
JL Fundraising and Solicitation
JZZBZ Dress Code Policy
VSBA May 2019 Policies:
BBFA Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interest
BDCA Calling and Certification of Closed Meetings
BDDF Voting Method
DLZ Payroll Procedures
EB School Crisis, Emergency Management and Medical Emergency Response Plan
EBB Threat Assessment Teams
EBCB Safety Drills
EBCBA Electronic Room Partitions NEW POLICY
EFBZ Food Services
FEA Educational Facilities Specifications
FEG Construction Planning
GA Personnel Policies Goals
GAB/IIBEA Acceptable Computer System Use
GAB E-1/IIBEA-E2 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement
GAE Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
GBEC/JFCH/KGC Tobacco Products and Nicotine Vapor Products
GCCB Employment of Family Members
GCDA Effect of Criminal Conviction or Founded Complaint of Child Abuse or Neglect
IC/ID School Year/School Day
IGAD Career and Technical Education
IGAG Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
IGAI Character Education
IGBF English Learners
IGBGA Online Courses and Virtual School Programs
IIBEA/GAB Acceptable Computer System Use
IIBEA E-2/GAB E-1 Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement
JEB Entrance Age/Admission of Persons Not of School Age
JEC School Admission
JFCE Gang Activity or Association
JFCF Drugs in School
JFCH/GBEC/KGC Tobacco Products and Nicotine Vapor Products
JFG Search and Seizure
JJAC Student-Athlete Concussions
JOB (previously KFB) Administration of Surveys and Questionnaires
JP Student Publications
KB Public Information Program
KBA Requests for Public Records
KF Distribution of Information/Materials
KG Community Use of School Facilities
KGB Public Conduct on School Property
KH Public Gifts to the Schools
KJ Advertising in the Schools
KNAJ Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
KQ Commercial, Promotional and Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships
LC Charter Schools
Minutes (School Board Meetings: September 4, 11, 18, 2019 & October 1, 2, 16, 2019)
VSBA Proposed Legislative Positions Amendments.
Adoption of NPS Legislative Agenda
MOTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 22.1-60 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION FROM THE COMMONWEALTH SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OF 180 DAYS WITHIN WHICH TO APPOINT A NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Pursuant to Section 22.1-60 (B) of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended and interpreted by the Virginia Department of Education, I move that the School Board of the City of Norfolk, Virginia, approve sending the attached written report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction requesting an additional 180 days within which to fill its superintendent’s position.
BDB Special School Board Meetings
KD-BDDH Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Public Hearings
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.
VSBA Delegate (vote required)