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FREDERICKSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLSFredericksburg, VirginiaREGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDADecember 5, 2016Closed Session - 6:30 p.m. -- Open Session - 7:30 p.m.City Council Chambers715 Princess Anne StreetI.Call to OrderII.Roll CallIII.Closed Session - Freedom of Information Act 2.2-3711(A) Section 1 – Personnel (discussion regarding employment recommendations, change rminationrecommendation, substitute teacher recommendations, substitutecustodian recommendation and volunteer recommendation)IV.Approval of AgendaV.Approval of Minutes of the November 7, 2016 Regular School Board MeetingVI.RecognitionsA.B.C.D.VII.Word of the Month – “COMMUNICATORS” – Original Walker-GrantMonroe Singers – James MonroeFree-Lance Star Classroom Teacher of the MonthRobotics Competition Winners – Walker-GrantHearing of CitizensA.VIII.Superintendent's ReportA.Consent Agenda1.Annual Lease Agreement for Boys and Girls Club2.Head Start Approvals3.2016-2017 Supplemental Appropriations/Revisions4.Appointment to Fredericksburg Cable Commission5.Additional Extra-Curricular Activities – Hugh Mercer Elementary
B.C.Action Items1.Personnel2.Adoption of the Capital Improvements Plan for 2018-20223.Appropriation of Prior Year End General Operating Fund BalanceAdditional Action Items1.D.E.Information Items1.Update on Original Walker-Grant Renovation2.Financial Report3.FY 2017-18 Budget CalendarAdditional Information Items1.IX.X.Old BusinessA.School Board Work Session – January 9, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. – James Monroe –Budget – 2017-2018B.Next Regular School Board Meeting – January 9, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. –James MonroeNew BusinessA.VSBA Capital Conference – January 23, 2017B.VSBA Orientation for School Board Chairs/Vice-Chairs or New Board Membersand Superintendents – January 24, 2017XI.Good of the OrderXII.Adjournment
FREDERICKSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLSFredericksburg, VirginiaA regular meeting of the Fredericksburg City School Board was held at 6:30 p.m. on November 7,2016 in City Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street. Board members present were:Rev. Jarvis E. Bailey, ChairpersonMrs. Elizabeth R. Rehm, Vice-ChairpersonMrs. Jennifer L. BoydMs. Jannan W. HolmesMs. Malvina Rollins KayMrs. Barbara A. Miller-RichardsOthers Present:Dr. David G. Melton, SuperintendentMrs. Deborah B. Wright, Clerk of the BoardThe meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by the Chairperson.16-17-79: BOARD CONVENES INTO CLOSED SESSION: RECONVENES INTO OPENSESSION. The Superintendent recommended that the Board convene into closed session under FIA2.2-3711(A), Section 1 – Personnel (discussion regarding employment recommendations, contractadjustments/change in position, resignation recommendation, retirement recommendation, substituteteacher recommendations, substitute bus/car driver recommendations, substitute custodianrecommendations and student teachers/practicum student placements). A motion to approve therecommendation was made by Ms. Kay, seconded by Mrs. Miller-Richards, and unanimously approvedby a roll call vote. The Board convened in closed session at 6:38 p.m. On a motion by Ms. Kay,seconded by Mrs. Miller-Richards, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, the Boardreconvened in open session at 7:30 p.m. and approved Certificate of Closed Meeting No. 16-17-5which involves a statement concerning items discussed in closed session. A copy of Certificate ofClosed Meeting No. 16-17-5 is attached to the minutes.16-17-80: APPROVAL OF AGENDA. The Chairperson called for approval of the agenda. A motionto approve the agenda was made by Mrs. Rehm, seconded by Ms. Holmes, and unanimously approvedby the Board.16-17-81: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2016 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARDMEETING. Minutes of the October 10, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting were presented forapproval. A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Ms. Holmes, seconded by Mrs.Boyd, and unanimously approved by the Board.16-17-82: RECOGNITIONS. As part of the school division’s character education program, Mr.Matthew Terry, Principal of Lafayette Upper Elementary School, expressed appreciation to Mrs.Cecelia Oakley for her leadership of several students who presented the “Word of the Month” forNovember – Thinkers. The students portrayed well-known individuals throughout history and shareddescriptions of how they were characterized as “Thinkers”.
Mrs. Marceline Catlett, Deputy Superintendent, recognized Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Principal ofWalker-Grant Middle School, who was recently elected to the Association for Supervision andCurriculum Development (ASCD) Board of Directors. The ASCD is governed by a ten-member boardand is the premier organization which internationally serves all educators with resources aimed towardseducational leadership and professional development. Dr. Wyatt was recently elected as VASCDpresident-elect, after serving on the VASCD executive board for the last six years, and will now servea four-year term beginning July 1, 2016. Dr. Wyatt will now meet with the board of directors todevelop innovative strategies to assist all educators in meeting the needs of the youth of today with afocus on learning, teaching, and leading our educators of the future.Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt provided background information concerning the James Farmer ScholarsProgram. The following students who were new inductees into the James Farmer Scholars programfor the 2016-2017 school year were recognized:Kaliyah Betancourt (not present)Christian HammJaylen HardisonMadisen Mosley (not present)Israel ThompsonNachiya Washington (not present)Connor HairstonArlin HanlonTyson HaynesSean Paul RobinsonKevin Washington (not present)Ayanna Wynn-Grayson (not present)Dr. Wyatt expressed appreciation to James Farmer Scholars sponsor, Mrs. Demetrice Silver.On behalf of the Board, Rev. Bailey congratulated the students and thanked everyone for coming.16-17-83: CONSENT AGENDA. The following items were included on the consent agenda: Head Start Approvals – A recommendation was made that the School Board approve thefollowing items for the Head Start Program:1. School Readiness Goals 2016-20172. 2015-2016 Self-Assessment Plan and 2016-2017 Action Plan3. Implementation Plan for Federal Standards with Timelines4. Revised Standards of Conduct James Monroe High School Band Trip Request – A recommendation was made that the SchoolBoard approve the trip request for the James Monroe High School Band to Orlando, Florida onApril 4-8, 2017.The Superintendent recommended approval of the items which were included on the consent agenda.A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Kay, seconded by Mrs. Miller-Richards,and unanimously approved. Copies of the consent agenda items are attached to the minutes.16-17-84: PERSONNEL MATTERS. The Superintendent recommended approval of the personnellist as presented. A motion to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation was made by Mrs. MillerRichards, seconded by Mrs. Boyd, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. A copy of thepersonnel list is attached to the minutes.16-17-85: INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATION – CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUATION.Mrs. Kristi Allison, Career and Technical Education Director, provided the Board with an overview ofdivision-wide CTE programs. Board members were provided with a list of courses which are currentlyoffered. A major focus of CTE is completer courses such as keyboarding, marketing, principles ofbusiness or others that result in industry credentials. Students may earn an industry credential by taking
the WISE financial exam following enrollment in an economics and personal finance class.Participation in the Workplace Readiness for the Commonwealth, Microsoft Office exams, or the StateLicensing for Cosmetology are other types of industry credentials which may be earned.Mrs. Allison noted some of the challenges which are being faced by Career and Technical Education.These include: A new graduation requirement for 2017 for students seeking a Standard Diploma will be theneed to complete an industry credentialWorking with English as a Second Language students and special education students to passan industry credentialProviding remediation for students who have completed a CTE program but need to completean industry credentialIncreasing course offeringsLarge class sizesNo technology classes available – which is a statewide problemEstablishing Cosmetology III to increase class hours from 560 to 840 in order to be eligible forthe state boards licensing beginning next year.In regard to the “wish list” for CTE, Mrs. Allison outlined the following: Cybersecurity classCulinary classNursing, EMT, and paramedic classesSports medicine or athletic training classesStudents in CTE programs have opportunities to participate in student organizations such as SkillsUSA, DECA and FBLA. Mrs. Allison reported that membership in these organizations is high. Mrs.Allison shared some photos of students participating in a variety of CTE activities and events.Mrs. Allison then introduced Morgan Conner, a CTE student who represented the school division atthe Hanover Regional Governor’s School for CTE Advancement. Ms. Conner shared some of herexperiences at the summer residential program and stated that she learned about team work, timemanagement, and interactive learning to name a few. She thanked her instructors for the opportunityto participate in this program which helped to prepare her for the next phase of her life.In response to a question from Mrs. Miller-Richards, Mrs. Allison clarified that the WISE test is not arequirement for the Standard Diploma. All students must take the economics and personal financecourse in order to graduate. The WISE test is a curriculum based test which covers the type of materialthe students have studied in that course and provides a good opportunity to obtain an industry credentialfor the Standard Diploma. Rev. Bailey stated that he was very interested in CTE and had requestedthe update on this program. He asked if there are ways to track where students are going followinggraduation in order to determine if CTE is helping the workforce. Mrs. Allison did not have exactstatistics but noted that a follow-up survey of CTE students is taken one year after graduation. Rev.Bailey asked about the possibility of starting the new cyber security program while there is a shortageof technology CTE teachers. Mrs. Allison stated that the state is aware of the shortage of technologyCTE teachers and will provide business teachers with training to prepare them to teach cyber securitycourses beginning next year. Rev. Bailey also asked if there are pathways for students to work withlocal businesses. The Workforce Now program provides opportunities for students to work locallyand there are internship possibilities at various locations throughout the area.
16-17-86: FINANCIAL REPORT. Chief Financial Officer David Baker was unable to attend themeeting. The Board was provided with the year-to-date summary report on General/Operational (Fund205) and Special Revenues/Grants (Fund 211) Expenditures and Revenues as of September 30, 2016.Board members were encouraged to contact Mr. Baker if they have any questions concerning thereport.16-17-87: OLD BUSINESS. The following items of old business were discussed: VSBA Take Your Legislator to School Month – November – Rev. Bailey stated that invitationswere sent to U. S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Congressman Rob Wittman, VirginiaSenator Bryce Reeves and Delegate Bill Howell. Senator Reeves has accepted the invitation tovisit our schools and will be with us on Friday, November 11. The visit will begin at Walker-GrantMiddle School at 12:30 p.m. followed by a stop at Lafayette Upper Elementary School at 2:00 p.m.Mrs. Rehm, Ms. Holmes, and Mrs. Boyd will be in attendance at the visit by Senator Reeves. Rev.Bailey stated that we have also heard from Congressman Wittman’s office. Mr. Wittman wasextremely appreciative of the invitation but unfortunately will be unable to visit our schools due toother commitments. American Education Week – November 14-18, 2016 – Rev. Bailey noted that American EducationWeek will be observed on November 14-18, 2016. VSBA Annual Conference – Board members were reminded that the VSBA Annual Conferencewill be held in Williamsburg on November 16-18, 2016. All Board members are planning to attend.Board members were reminded to register for the 5K if they wish to participate.16-17- 88: NEW BUSINESS. The following item of new business was discussed: Article on Discipline Styles – Ms. Kay expressed appreciation to Ms. Holmes for sharing anarticle on different styles of discipline. She asked that the Superintendent and staff considerproviding a session with the Board to discuss alternate methods of discipline particularlyalternatives to suspension.16-17-89: GOOD OF THE ORDER. The following comments were made under “Good of the Order:” Ms. Holmes encouraged citizens to vote in the election tomorrow. Mrs. Rehm expressed appreciation to the teachers and students who volunteered to assist with theCeili Leahy Day of Service on a recent Saturday. On behalf of the School Board, Ms. Kay expressed appreciation to Bob Young and wished himfarewell on his retirement from Fredericksburg City Schools. Ms. Kay thanked Mr. Young for hispatience in working with Board members to learn new technology over the years. The Boardcommended Mr. Young for his long term of service to the school system and wished him well inthe next phase of his life.
16-17-90: ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to conduct at this regular meeting ofthe Fredericksburg City School Board for November 7, 2016, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.on a motion by Ms. Holmes, seconded by Mrs. Boyd, and unanimously approved.Jarvis E. Bailey, ChairpersonFredericksburg City School BoardDeborah B. WrightClerk of the Board
MOTION: Ms. KaySECOND: Mrs. Miller-RichardsCERTIFICATE OF CLOSED MEETING16-17-5WHEREAS, the Fredericksburg City School Board has convened a closed meeting onthis date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of theVirginia Freedom of Information Act; andWHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by thisSchool Board that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fredericksburg City School Board herebycertifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfullyexempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meetingto which this certification applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified inthe motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered.VOTE:AYES: 6NAYS: 0ABSENT: 0Clerk of Fredericksburg City School BoardNovember 7, 2016Meeting Date
SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA ITEMMEETING DATE:December 5, 2016AGENDA ITEM NO.VIII-A-1AGENDA:ConsentActionInformationSTAFF CONTACT PERSON:Dr. David G. Melton and John B. Gordon IIISUBJECT: ANNUAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBINTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:After consultation with the School Board Attorney a few years ago, an annual lease agreementbetween the Fredericksburg City Public School Board and the Boys and Girls Club of the RappahannockRegion was developed. The agreement crystallizes liability, responsibilities, and practices as well asclearly delineating the expectations of the School Board. The agreement must be renewed annually.SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION:The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the attached Facility UseAgreement between the Fredericksburg City Public School Board and the Boys and Girls Club of theRappahannock Region for the period of December 2, 2016– December 2, 2017.ATTACHMENTS:Annual Lease Agreement
SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA ITEMMEETING DATEDecember 5, 2016AGENDA ITEM NO. VIII-A-2AGENDA:ConsentActionInformationSTAFF CONTACT PERSON:Nancy WoodwardSUBJECT: HEAD START APPROVALS –1. Non-Competitive Continued Funding Grant for 2017-20182. Health Procedure Policy3. Women’s Empowerment GrantINTRODUCTION:Director of Head Start Nancy Woodward requests approval of the following items:1. Non-Competitive Continued Funding Grant for 2017-2018: The annual funding grant for HeadStart year 2017-2018 is due to the regional Office of Head Start on January 1, in the amount of 1,107,659.00 federal funds and training and technical assistance funds in the amount of 19,005.00 for a total federal funding request in the amount of 1,126,684.00 to serve 137children in the City of Fredericksburg and King George County. The Non-Federal share will be 281,672.00 for a total funding of 1,408,356.00. The Continued Funding Grant includes the:Line Item Budget for the Program, Service Area and Service Model, Recruitment and SelectionCriteria used by the program as well as, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals, Certificationand Assurances, Training Plans and Self- Assessment with Action Plan. (School Readiness Goalsand Self-Assessment with Action Plan already approved.) This Grant Application requiresapproval by the Governing Body and signature of the Board Chairperson.2. Health Procedure Policy: Newly written policy and procedure which outlines, under the newperformance standards, who may administer health procedures to children in the program such asfinger sticks, diabetic testing and treatment, nebulizer and inhaler treatments as well as prescribemedication via any route when on or offsite for field trips and events and when nurse isunavailable.3. Women’s Empowerment Grant proposal: In the amount of 9,320.00 this grant will funddriver’s education training for women who are seeking employment and cannot legally drive. Itincludes funding for interpreting if necessary as well as fee payment for the testing and license.SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION:The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following items requested for the HeadStart Program:1. Non-Competitive Continued Funding Grant for 2017-2018.2. Health Procedure Policy3. Women’s Empowerment Grant proposal
ATTACHMENTS:1. Non Competitive Funding Grant with supporting documentation;Academic Readiness ChecklistPALS PreK ResultsTeaching Strategies GOLDOrg ChartParent Engagement Training PlanTraining Plans2. Health Procedure Policy3. Women’s Empowerment Grant proposal
Fredericksburg Regional Head Start Continued Funding Application 2017-2018Section I Program Design and Approach to Service DeliverySubsection A. Long Range Goals, Objectives and Program Impacts. (Updating progress ongoals through year 5)The programmatic and fiscal short and long term goals for Fredericksburg RegionalHead Start program for the next five years are designed from our strategic planning process,Community Assessment and Self –Assessment and remain the same as in last year’s application.This grant will begin our 50th program year. Programmatic and fiscal goals are data based andreviewed/revised as data supports. School Readiness Goals (SRG’s) for children and families asa primary mandate and goal for the program are integrated with Family Outcomes for SchoolReadiness and Family Stability. Our program planning is based on our Annual CommunityAssessment, our Annual Self -Assessment and ongoing continuous quality improvement.Accomplishments for years one through three are summarized below. Goals for years four andfive are included at the end of this section of the narrative.Program Goals: 2014-2015: Year 1: The program met the goals for year one of the continuedfunding grant. We completed the implementation of the Self-Assessment Action Plan with theexception of participation in the renovation planning with the school division for our building.Our program successfully implemented the new ERSEA regulations selecting and enrollingst
Curriculum Development (ASCD) Board of Directors. The ASCD is governed by a ten-member board and is the premier organization which internationally serves all educators with resources aimed towards educational leadership and professional development. Dr. Wyatt was recently elected as VASCD president-elect, after serving on the VASCD executive .
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