CERTIFICATION OF MEETING

Every public body shall give notice of the date, time, and location of its meetings, other than special, emergency, or continued meetings at least three (3) working days in advance by:

1. Posting such notice on its official public government website, it any;
2. Placing such notice in a prominent public location at which notices are regularly posted; and
3. Placing such notice at the office of the clerk of the public body or, in the case of a public body that has no clerk, at the office of the chief administrator.

Reasonable notice under the circumstances of special, emergency, or continued meetings shall be given contemporaneously with the notice provided to the members of the policy body conducting the meeting.

(CHAIR): Ms. Tanner, has today’s School Board meeting been properly certified?

(CLERK): Yes, Madame Chair. On Dec. 12, 2019, and updated June 22, 2020, notice was provided fulfilling all criteria of VA Code Chapter 37.

(CHAIR): Thank you, Ms. Tanner. I duly call this meeting to order.

July 14, 2020

PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED: All public comments on Agenda Items or Non-Agenda Items received prior to the meeting will be posted here.

The School Board will accept public comments for each board meeting by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to a School Board meeting. If you would like to provide public comments, please e-mail them to the Acting School Board Clerk at schoolboardclerk@nps.k12.va.us. All comments will be provided to board members and posted on BoardDocs for that meeting.

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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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