SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH

MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

APRIL 17, 2001

The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach held a regular meeting, April 17, 2001, at the School Administration Building.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Daniel D. “Dan” Edwards, Chairman; Mr. Arthur T. Tate; Vice Chairman; Mr. D. A. “Al” Ablowich; Ms. Jane S. Brooks; Ms. Nancy D. Guy; Mr. Dan R. Lowe; Mr. H. Les Powell, Jr.; Mr. Neil L. Rose; Ms. Sandra Smith-Jones; Mr. Michael W. Stewart; and Ms. J. M. “Jerri” Tata

Dr. Timothy R. Jenney, Superintendent

Members ABSENT: None

1. Convene Meeting: Chairman Edwards convened the meeting of the School Board in the einstein.lab at 4:00 p.m.

2. Workshops: Chairman Edwards called the workshop to order at 4:05 p.m. All Board members were present with the exception of Ms. Guy who arrived at the conclusion of the Report of the Alternative Education Task Force Workshop at 4:32 p.m.

A. Report of the Alternative Education Task Force: Dr. William H. Goff, II, Leader of the Alternative Education Evaluation Task Force, presented an executive summary of the report and recommendations of the Alternative Education Evaluation Task Force. Chairman Edwards noted a public presentation of the report would be made at the May 1, 2001 regular School Board meeting and asked Board members to submit questions to the Administration prior to the meeting. The Report of the Alternative Education Task Force Workshop concluded at 4:32 p.m.

3. Closed Meeting:

A. Motion for Closed Meeting in Accordance with VA Code § 2.1-344, Subsection A: Vice Chairman Tate made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rose, that the Board adopt a motion to recess into a closed meeting pursuant to the exemptions from open meetings allowed by Section 2.1-344, Part A, Paragraph 7 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for the following purposes:

Consultation with Legal Counsel: Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation or briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the Board or consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the Board regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.1-344, Part A, Paragraph 7; namely to discuss

1. Dougherty, et.al. vs. Board of Education.

The motion was approved (ayes 10, nays 0, Stewart was absent for the vote) and the Board entered a closed meeting at 4:35 p.m. Mr. Stewart re-entered the meeting prior to discussion.

Individuals present for discussion:

Consultation with Legal Counsel:

1. Dougherty, et.al. vs. Board of Education: Board members; Superintendent Jenney; Ms. Jeanne S. Evans, Coordinator of Governmental Services; Mr. Mark D. Stiles, Senior City Attorney; Mr. Christopher S. Boynton, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. John F. Newhard, Jr., Deputy City Attorney; and Ms. Dianne P. Alexander.

B. Reconvene Open Meeting: The Board reconvened in an open meeting at 5:30 p.m.

1. Certification of Closed Meeting: Vice Chairman Tate made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tata, that the Board certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed; and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0).

2. Workshops (continued):

B. Calendar Options: Chairman Edwards reconvened the workshop to order at 5:31 p.m. All Board members were present. The Board discussed calendar options relative to schools being open on Election Day. The workshop concluded at 5:42 p.m.

4. Call to Order and Electronic Roll Call: Chairman Edwards called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the School Board Room at the School Administration Building. All Board members were present.

5. Student, Employee and Public Awards and Recognition:

A. Recognition of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education Best Elementary School Web Site Award Winner: The School Board recognized Al B. Doss, Computer Resource Teacher at Glenwood Elementary School, for being awarded the “Best Elementary School Web Site” in the state by the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE).

B. Recognition of 2001 VHSL State AAA Girls’ Indoor Long and Triple Jump Champion: The School Board recognized Amy Seward, student at Salem High School, coached by Shrecee Purham, teacher at Salem High School, as the 2001 Virginia High School League (VHSL) State AAA Girls’ Indoor Long and Triple Jump Champion. Amy won the long jump competition by jumping 19 feet, 1 inch; and the triple jump competition by clearing 39 feet, 6-3/4 inches.

C. Recognition of the 2000 VHSL State AAA Girls’ Volleyball Championship Team: The School Board recognized the following First Colonial High School Girls’ Volleyball team members as the 2000 Virginia High School League (VHSL) State AAA Girls’ Volleyball Championship Team:

TEAM MEMBERS
Barbara Besal	Marie Marshall
Morghan Bosch	Laura Mushik
Carrie Burton	Micque Parker
Kim Chaplain	Jessica Trice
Nicole Fanning	Kerry Turner
Mollee Farrell	Taylor Watrous
Michelle Mabie	Maegan Weisert
Myra Marshall	Rachel Wooten
COACHING STAFF
Gay Marshall, Scorekeeper
Del Rodil, Assistant Coach
Edie Magula, Head Coach

D. Recognition of the 2001 VHSL State AAA Boys’ Basketball Championship Team: The School Board recognized the following Salem High School Boys’ Basketball team members as the 2001 Virginia High School League (VHSL) State AAA Boys’ Basketball Championship Team:

TEAM MEMBERS
Robert Bland	Paul Johnson
Zohn Burden	Antonio Johnson
Rayvon Burrwell	Jacoby Key
William Cochrane	Quame Kirkland
Brandon Coleman	Larry Minor
Leonard Gainer	Ruell Pringle
John Gilchrist	David Rodgers
	Donnavan Stith
COACHING STAFF
David Cochrane, Team Manager
Scott Thompson, Team Manager
Chris Gann, Assistant Coach
Tom Gunsalus, Assistant Coach
Chris Lowery, Assistant Coach
Bill Cochrane, Head Coach

E. Attendance Flag Winners – March: The School Board recognized the following schools for having the highest percent of attendance for March in their respective grade level categories: Old Donation Center for having a student attendance of 97.45 percent; Kemps Landing Magnet School for having a student attendance of 97.25 percent; Kempsville High School and Princess Anne High School for having a student attendance of 94.19 percent.

F. Most Improved Attendance Flag Winner – March: The School Board recognized the following school for having the highest percent of most improved attendance for March in their respective grade level categories: Rosemont Elementary School for having the highest percent of most improved attendance of .47 percent.

6. Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance: Reverend Forest O. Wells of Emeritus of the Christian Church Uniting, gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

7. Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Jenney highlighted events throughout the school district, and reported on initiatives, individual accomplishments, accolades and awards schools, employees and students of the division continue to receive.

8. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations - Part 1: The Board heard comments from the following citizens and delegations:

Nelson Adcock, parent and owner of Virginia Beach engineering firm, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Kathleen Starr, principal, Hermitage Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Tom Leffew, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year by four days;

Bobbi Carter Andrews, small business owner, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Maureen Olivieri, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Mary Enwright, assistant principal, Ocean Lakes Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Joe Burnsworth, principal, Kemps Landing Magnet School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Pat Brumley, Chesapeake firefighter, regarding teacher contracts;

Stephanie Enzmann, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Wylie French, principal, Virginia Beach Middle School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Tom Chowns, principal, Ocean Lakes Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Doug Daughtry, principal, Kempsville Meadows Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Allison King in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Mary Daniels, principal, Plaza Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Rich Sidone, principal, Corporate Landing Elementary School, representing the Virginia Beach Association of Elementary School Principals, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Linda Hayes, principal, Lynnhaven Elementary School, representing the Elementary Principals’ League, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Maury Bailey in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Tim Jackson advocating the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

LouAnne Rheins, assistant principal, Alanton Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Drummond Ball, principal, Windsor Woods Elementary School, in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Cindy Scheurich in opposition to the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year;

Caryl Felty in support of the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year; and

Christopher Morton, seventh grade student, Kempsville Middle School, in opposition to the SMART Start proposal for a pre-Labor Day school start to extend the school year.

Part 1 of the Hearing of Citizens and Delegations concluded at 7:30 p.m. Part 2 of the Hearing of Citizens and Delegations continued after the Information section of the agenda.

9. Approval of Minutes

A. March 29, 2001 Special Meeting: Mr. Rose made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stewart, that the Board approve the minutes of the March 29, 2001 Special meeting as presented. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0).

B. April 3, 2001 Regular Meeting: Ms. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Tate, that the Board approve the minutes of the April 3, 2001 regular meeting as presented. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0).

10. Adoption of the Agenda: Prior to a motion, Part 2 of the Hearing of Citizens and Delegations was added as new Item 14 renumbering the remainder of the agenda accordingly. Vice Chairman Tate then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the Board adopt the agenda as amended. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0).

11. Consent Agenda: Mr. Rose made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stewart, that the Board adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0) and the following items approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

A. Appointments, Resignations and Retirements as presented on the April 17, 2001 Personnel Report, and the appointment of Charles L. White as Public Information Coordinator

B. Monthly Attendance Report – March 2001

C. Approval of Religious Exemption Case Number RE-00-43

D. Resolution Recognizing Educational Office Professionals Week as follows:

EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS WEEK – APRIL 23 – 27, 2001 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Educational Office Professionals are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards; and

WHEREAS, Educational Office Professionals contribute greatly to office excellence; and

WHEREAS, Educational Office Professionals offer outstanding assistance to students and staff: now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED: That the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach officially recognize the week of April 23 – 27, 2001 as Office Professionals Week, and especially Wednesday, April 25, 2001, which is Educational Office Professionals Day; and be it further

RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board.

E. The School Board approved the Charter Schools Review Team recommendation to reject the application for a Charter School for High School Students At Risk of Dropping Out and High School Dropouts in Virginia Beach City Public Schools presented by Richard Milburn Academy

F. The School Board approved the objectives for the following International Baccalaureate (IB) courses for implementation beginning with the 2001-2002 school year:

1. Higher Level Chemistry

2. Information Technology in a Global Society

3. Computer Science

G. The School Board approved the objectives for the Desktop-Multimedia Presentations course and course competencies for implementation in the 2001-2002 school year

H. The School Board approved the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Chemistry for weighted credit for implementation beginning in the 2001-2002 school year

I. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract in the amount of $1,226,000 with RCH Corporation for the floor finishes at Ocean Lakes High School; and $762,790 with SEVAC Corporation for the floor finishes at Strawbridge Elementary School

J. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with Block Roofing Corporation for the reroofing of Newtown Road Elementary School in the amount of $598,695

K. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with D.E. Kirby, Inc., in the amount of $1,318,173 for the HVAC / roof replacement at Indian Lakes Elementary School

L. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with McKenzie Construction Corporation in the amount of $5,866,738 for the modernization and additions to Malibu Elementary School

M. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with Virtexco Corporation in the amount of $234,486 for the HVAC replacement at Cox High School

N. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with RCH Corporation in the amount of $285,000 for the window replacement at Plaza Elementary School

O. The School Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with Shaddeau Roofing Company for the reroofing of Parkway Elementary School in the amount of $405,380

The Board recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.

12. Action:

A. SMART Start Resolution and FY2001-2002 School Calendar: Mr. Stewart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ablowich, that the Board approve a resolution for a full SMART Start pre-Labor Day 2001-2002 school calendar with 185 instructional days commencing Monday, August 27, 2001, and 10 staff days commencing August 20, 2001. Ms. Tata made a substitute motion, seconded by Ms. Smith-Jones, that the Board approve a resolution for a partial SMART Start post-Labor Day 2001-2002 school calendar with 183 instructional days commencing September 4, 2001, and 10 staff days commencing August 27, 2001. Mr. Powell proposed an amendment to the resolution, which Ms. Tata and Ms. Smith-Jones accepted. Following individual Board members’ remarks, Mr. Powell proposed a second amendment to the resolution to delete reference to the number of staff days in the first resolved paragraph to provide an opportunity to add additional staff days. Ms. Tata and Ms. Smith-Jones accepted the amendment. Following discussion, the substitute motion was approved (ayes 7, nays 4 – Ablowich, Rose, Stewart and Tate) and the resolution and 2001-2002 school calendar adopted as follows:

PARTIAL SMART START WITH POST-LABOR DAY THIS YEAR RESOLUTION

WHEREAS,

Given our broad mission of providing an education that will meet the needs of tomorrow and specifically of providing an improved opportunity for students to achieve the verified credits required to graduate commencing in 2004 and for all schools to achieve mandated accreditation by 2006, the Board continues to see a need for multiple educational reforms, including more consistent pre-assessments permitting improved differentiation of instruction as well as an increase in instructional time;

Class size reductions have merit, have been implemented in recent years at the elementary level and are under review at the secondary level for next year;

The sense of urgency regarding these reforms, while recognized by some, is not felt consistently throughout the community;

The public discourse generated by the proposal of the SMART Start program has provided many constructive and potentially valuable suggestions by teachers, parents, students, and other citizens for improvements to the calendar and the education process;

SMART Start is a method for both improving the start of the school year while adding instructional time;

A six month notice in shifting to a pre-Labor Day start for the instructional year was not considered by some to be adequate for reasonable accommodation of personal commitments by many students, staff, and their families;

Involvement by representatives of our teachers and other stakeholders will enhance SMART Start’s success this fall and may provide excellent analysis and planning for full implementation in 2002;

The level of state funding that can be anticipated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002 remains uncertain;

RESOLVED:

The Board approves the attached 2001-2002 calendar with 183 instructional days commencing Tuesday, September 4, 2001.

The Board affirms its support for SMART Start and directs the administration to review the plan, and in collaboration with teacher representatives and other stakeholders, pursue a full implementation, including, as feasible, a pre-Labor Day start, of SMART Start, in 2002-2003 with the calendar to be approved in the fall of 2001;

The Board and administration will compile a list of ideas and issues generated by the debate over this calendar and consider their relative merits within the next six months;

The Board directs the preparation of an alternative pay scale that will recognize the additional effort this calendar calls for from all staff while identifying funds that may offset potential reductions in projected state appropriations and also be used for other educational reforms, including secondary class size reductions currently under review during budget reconciliation.

FIRST SEMESTER
August 27 – 31 (Mon. – Fri.)	Teachers Return
September 3 (Mon.)	Labor Day (Holiday – Schools Closed)
September 4 (Tues.)	First Day of School for Students
November 2 (Fri.)	End of First Grading Period for Students
November 5 (Mon.)	Staff Day
Total First Grading Period	Teaching Days: 44
November 6 (Tues.)	Election Day – Schools Open Beginning of Second Grading Period
November 12 (Mon.)	Veterans’ Day (Staff Day)
November 21 (Wed.)	Early Release Day for Students and Staff
November 22 – 23 (Thurs. – Fri.)	Thanksgiving (Holiday – Schools Closed)
December 24 – January 01 (Mon. – Tues.)	Winter Holidays
January 2 (Wed.)	Schools Reopen
January 18 (Fri.)	Adjusted Dismissal Senior High Exam Day
January 21 (Mon.)	Martin Luther King Day (Holiday – Schools Closed)
January 22 (Tues.)	Adjusted Dismissal Senior High Exam Day
January 23 (Wed.)	Adjusted Dismissal for Senior High / Middle School Exam Day
January 24 (Thurs.)	Adjusted Dismissal for All Students End of Second Grading Period for Students
January 25 (Fri.)	Staff Day (K-12 Records/Staff Development); Schools closed for Students
Total Second Grading Period	Teaching Days: 47
Total: First Semester	Teaching Days: 91 Staff Days: 8
SECOND SEMESTER
January 28 (Mon.)	Beginning of Third Grading Period
February 18 (Mon.)	Presidents’ Day (Holiday – Schools Open)
March 28 (Thurs.)	End of Third Grading Period for Students
March 29 (Fri.)	Staff Day
Total Third Grading Period	Teaching Days: 44
April 1 – 5 (Mon. – Fri.)	Spring Holidays
April 8 (Mon.)	Beginning of Fourth Grading Period for Students
May 27 (Mon.)	Memorial Day (Holiday – Schools Closed)
June 10, 11 (Mon. – Tues.)	Adjusted Dismissal for Students/Senior High
June 12, 13 (Wed., Thurs.)	Adjusted Dismissal for All Students
June 13 (Thurs.)	Last Day for All Students
June 14 (Fri.)	Staff Day (K-12 Records)
Total Fourth Grading Period	Teaching Days: 48
Total: Second Semester	Teaching Days: 92 Staff Days: 2
SCHOOL CANCELLATION MAKE-UP SCHEDULE: Should school be cancelled because of inclement weather (hurricane, ice, snow, etc.), make-up days will be at the discretion of the Superintendent. Potential make-up days may include single day holidays and staff workdays. Should these days be insufficient, Saturdays and Spring Break days will be considered.

B. Intensified Block at Princess Anne High School: Mr. Powell made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tata, that the Board approve the extension of the Intensified Block at Princess Anne High School until June 2004, at which time the Board will review to see if the school has met state accreditation standards. Lengthy Board discussion ensued including concerns with the effect of the intensified block on the schedule for special education students’ located in the “West Wing”, transportation issues, the front loading of classes at all high schools, lunch opportunities for students taking in excess of six subjects, and the availability of free and reduced lunch. In response to the Board’s inquiry, Superintendent Jenney clarified administration’s position stating the efficiency factor of the proposal was in question, not the effectiveness of the program. Following further discussion, Mr. Rose made a substitute motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board approve the continuation of the Intensified Block at Princess Anne High School until June 2004, with the elimination of the mid-day bus run at Princess Anne High School out of concerns with equity, cost and potential encouragement for individuals to leave early; and directs the assistant superintendent for high schools to review the front loading of classes at all high schools. The motion failed (ayes 2 – Brooks and Rose; nays 9). Ms. Guy then proposed an amendment to the original motion to approve the waiver request of Princess Anne High School as presented, but to require a submission of data on an annual basis, and to delegate to the Superintendent, or his designee, the authority to approve the waiver for years 2 and 3 in accordance with Regulation 6-51.1. Mr. Powell and Ms. Tata accepted the amendment. Prior to a vote, Ms. Brooks explained although she supports the program, she would be voting against the motion due to concerns for students with special needs, including those eligible for free and reduced lunch, and permitting high school students to leave school at noon. Ms. Guy clarified the motion would grant a waiver for a year and delegates the authority to grant the waiver for years 2 and 3 with the clear understanding that if concerns that are raised are not addressed, and that if performance declines, or if school hours change, the opportunity would be there for the authority not to be granted. Further Board concerns were expressed regarding mid-day transportation and not offering free and reduced lunch, in affect creating a system that encourages economically less advantaged students to leave rather than stay and obtain further education. It was suggested opportunities be examined to provide free and reduced lunch at Princess Anne High School, and encourage as many students as possible to stay for the fourth bell. The amended original motion was then approved (ayes 10, nays 1 – Brooks).

C. School Board Policy Revisions – Employee Reference Checks:

1. Policy 4-15 – Personnel Records: Mr. Rose made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board approve Alternative A revisions to Policy 4-15 with the inclusion of paragraph E from Alternative B. Following discussion, in which Mr. John F. Newhard, Jr., Deputy City Attorney, responded to concerns raised by Mr. Lowe and Mr. Stewart, the motion was approved (ayes 7, nays 4 – Lowe, Smith-Jones, Stewart and Tata).

2. Policy 4-16 – Resignation: Ms. Guy made a motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the Board approve revisions to Policy 4-16 as presented. The motion was approved (ayes 10, nays 1 – Stewart).

D. Hourly Rates of Compensation: Mr. Powell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rose, that the Board approve the administration recommendations for hourly rates of pay for part-time, temporary and substitute employees. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0) and the hourly rates of pay for part-time, temporary and substitute employees approved as follows:

2000-2001 POSITION	2001-2002 POSITION	RATE		COMMENTS
SUBSTITUTES
Bus Assistants	Bus Assistants	7.30	/hour
Bus Drivers	Bus Drivers	8.50	/hour
Cafeteria Monitor	Cafeteria Monitor	6.00	/hour	Ops Budget
Cafeteria Worker	Cafeteria Worker	7.00	/hour
Custodian	Custodian	7.00	/hour
Interpreter	Interpreter	10.00	/hour
Nurse	Nurse	10.00	/hour
Long Term	Long Term	10.00	/hour
Secretary	Secretary	7.15	/hour
Long Term	Long Term	7.15-8.50	/hour	Based on experience
Teacher Assistant	Teacher Assistant	7.15	/hour
Long Term	Long Term	7.15-8.50	/hour	Based on experience
Teacher Assistant subbing for Teacher	Teacher Assistant subbing for Teacher	32.50	/day
Teacher	Teacher
Daily	Daily	65.00	/day
Permanent Sub	Permanent Sub	78.00	/day
Long Term	Long Term	85.00	/day
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Alternate Chief Examiner (GED test)	Alternate Chief Examiner (GED test) - ALC	21.57	/hour	Teacher rate
Computer Lab Facilitator	Computer Lab Facilitator	13.40	/hour	Universal rate
Evening Administrator	Evening Administrator	23.73	/hour	Universal rate- teacher *10%
GED Test Proctor	Test Examiner	17.20	/hour	Universal rate
Interpreter	Interpreter	16.20-18.00	/hour	Universal rate based on level
Program Planner	Program Planner - ALC	21.57	/hour	Equal to teacher
Secretary	Secretary	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate-based on experience
Teacher Assistant	Teacher Assistant	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate
Teacher - 9 or more students	Teacher 9 or more students (Community Service Programs)	17.20	/hour	Non-academic programs
Teacher - 8 students	Teacher - 8 students	15.48	/hour
Teacher - 7 students	Teacher - 7 students	13.76	/hour
Teacher - 6 students	Teacher - 6 students	12.04	/hour
OPEN CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
Evening Administrator	Evening Administrator	23.73	/hour	Universal rate- teacher *10%
Literacy Passport Test Proctor	Test Proctor	7.15	/hour	Equal to TA
Secretary - old rate, grand fathered	Secretary	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate-based on experience
Secretary - current rate	Secretary	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate-based on experience
Teacher Assistant - old rate, grand fathered	Teacher Assistant	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate-based on experience
Teacher Assistant - current rate	Teacher Assistant	7.15-8.50	/hour	Universal rate-based on experience
Teacher	Teacher (academic programs)	21.57	/hour	Universal rate
SUMMER SCHOOL
Bus Assistants	Bus Assistants	8.50	/hour
Bus Drivers	Bus Drivers	10.00	/hour
Building Supervisor	Building Supervisor	10.70	/hour
Cafeteria Manager	Summer Feeding Program (Manager)	11.70	/hour
Cafeteria Worker	Summer Feeding Program (Worker)	8.82	/hour
Custodian	Custodian	7.50	/hour
Interpreter	Interpreter	14.50	/hour
Nurse	Nurse	17.50	/hour
Para-Professional	Para-Professional	11.20	/hour
Secretary	Secretary	8.50	/hour
Student Worker	Student Worker	5.75	/hour
Teacher Assistant	Teacher Assistant	12.50	/hour
Teacher	Teacher	25.00	/hour
OTHER EMPLOYEES
AVID Tutors	AVID Tutor	10.00	/hour
Bus Driver - Behind the Wheel Training Attendee	Bus Driver - Behind the Wheel Training Attendee	5.15	/hour
Bus Driver - Behind the Wheel Training Specialist	Bus Driver - Behind the Wheel Training Specialist	10.00	/hour
Bus Driver - Field Trip Rate - min of 8.40	Bus Driver - Field Trip Rate - min of 8.40	8.50	/hour
Cafeteria Monitor	Cafeteria Monitor	6.00	/hour
COE Student	COE Student	5.75	/hour
Homework Hotline - Clerk	Homework Hotline - Clerk	6.50	/hour
Homework Hotline - Teacher	Homework Hotline - Teacher	12.60	/hour
Interpreter - After School Activities - QAS I	Interpreter - After School Activities - QAS I	16.20	/hour	Universal rate
Interpreter - After School Activities - QAS II or III	Interpreter - After School Activities - QAS II or III	18.00	/hour	Universal rate
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Certified)	Occupational Therapy Assistant (Certified)	16.90	/hour
Occupational Therapist	Occupational Therapist	33.10	/hour
Physical Therapist	Physical Therapist	33.10	/hour
Physical Therapy Asst. (Licensed)	Physical Therapy Asst. (Licensed)	16.90	/hour
Professional Development Activity Instructor (PDA)	Professional Development Activity Instructor (PDA)	25.00	/hour
PSAT Tutor	Tutor - Certified	21.57	/hour	Universal rate, employee based
Saturday Detention	Saturday Detention	17.20	/hour
SOL Tutor	Tutor - Certified	21.57	/hour	Universal rate, employee based
Workshop Participants - Classified	Workshop Participants - Classified	6.50	/hour
Workshop Participants - Teacher	Workshop Participants - Teacher	12.60	/hour
NEW RATES
	Computer Lab Facilitator	13.40	/hour	Universal rate
	Drivers Ed Instructors - Sub	7.15	/hour
	Homebound Teachers	12.00	/hour
	ISS Coordinators - Sub	7.15	/hour
	Manager, Teacher Production Center	12.10	/hour
	Project Support Staff	9.25-30.00	/hour	Audit Intern, SASI, HR/PR
	Teacher - Academic Programs	21.57	/hour	Equal to entry level teacher hourly
	Test Examiner	17.20	/hour	Instruction in test material GED, PSAT, SOL
	Test Proctor	7.15	/hour	Monitoring - GED, PSAT, SOL
	Tutor - Non-certified	17.20	/hour	Employee based

E. Objectives for Kemps Landing Magnet School Non-Credit Electives: Vice Chairman Tate made a motion, seconded by Mr. Powell, that the Board approve objectives for Kemps Landing Magnet School non-credit electives. Prior to the vote, Ms. Mary Ann Burritt, Director of Gifted Education and Magnet Programs, clarified the proposal was limited to only those students attending Kemps Landing Magnet School, but noted objectives could be used as a foundation or revised for other middle schools who may desire to offer the courses in the future. Following discussion, Chairman Edwards noted his support for the proposal, but expressed concern with students opting out of physical education to take elective courses. He opined the intent of the State Board of Education’s decision to make physical education in eighth grade optional so that students could take other required Standards of Learning (SOL) courses was being abused, and agreed to address the issue with administration and the State Board of Education. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0 and the following Objectives for Kemps Landing Magnet School Non-Credit Electives were approved:

1. Magnet Jazz

2. Computer Assisted Music Composition I

3. Computer Assisted Music Composition II

4. Introduction of Journalism

F. Redistricting: Sophomore Option: Mr. Lowe made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tata, that the Board suspend or amend paragraph G of Policy 5-14 to allow sophomore option for redistricted high school students to correspond with what was approved for rising junior and seniors after the redistricting process. The motion failed (ayes 3 – Lowe, Smith-Jones, Tata; nays 8).

13. Information:

A. March 2001 Interim Financial Statements: The Board received for information the interim financial statements for March 2001.

B. Landstown Technology Academy Courses and Course Objectives: The Board received for information the following courses and course competencies for the Technology Academy at Landstown High School for implementation in the 2001-2002 school year:

1. Travel and Tourism Program

2. Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing Program

3. Internet Marketing Program

4. International Marketing Program

5. Entrepreneurship Program

6. Engineering Design and Development Program

7. Bioengineering Program

8. Digital Visualization Program

9. Technical IT Support Program

10. Web-Based Development and Administration Program

11. Introduction to Business and Marketing Careers Program

12. Database Management and Administration and the Advanced Database Management Programs

The Board agreed to take action on the courses and course objectives during Agenda Item 16 – Vote on Remaining Action Items.

14. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations – Part 2: The Board heard comments from the following citizens and delegations:

Bruce MacCall regarding the school calendar and maximizing instructional time;

Barbara Harper in support of a pre-Labor Day school start;

Jeff Cobb, president, Virginia Beach Education Association (VBEA), in appreciation for the Board’s time and deliberations on the 2001-2002 school calendar, and expressed the association’s desire to work with the Board on issues; and

Bill Carson, co-founder for Professional Association of Teachers (PAT), in appreciation for the Board’s time and consideration regarding the 2001-2002 school calendar.

15. Committee Reports: Mr. Lowe reported on the March 13, 2001 WHRO Board of Directors Special Meeting at which Mr. Joseph Widoff was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of WHRO, effective July 1, 2001.

Chairman Edwards announced he and Ms. Guy met with the Executive Board of the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) and will report results of that meeting to Board members separately.

Ms. Brooks advised the last Southeastern Cooperative Education Programs (SECEP) meeting was held prior to the School Board’s last Board meeting and will not meet again until September.

16. Vote on Remaining Action Items: Mr. Rose made a motion, seconded by Ms. Guy, that the Board approve the courses and course competencies for the Technology Academy at Landstown High School for implementation in the 2001-2002 school year. The motion was approved (ayes 11, nays 0) and the following courses approved:

1. Travel and Tourism Program

2. Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing Program

3. Internet Marketing Program

4. International Marketing Program

5. Entrepreneurship Program

6. Engineering Design and Development Program

7. Bioengineering Program

8. Digital Visualization Program

9. Technical IT Support Program

10. Web-Based Development and Administration Program

11. Introduction to Business and Marketing Careers Program

12. Database Management and Administration and the Advanced Database Management Programs

17. Adjournment: Chairman Edwards adjourned the meeting at 11:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianne P. Alexander, Clerk of the Board

Approved:

Daniel D. Edwards, Chairman