Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008
School Administration Building #6, Municipal Center
2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

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Every attempt is made to ensure the contents of the agenda and supporting documents are accurate. On occasion, changes are made which may not necessarily be updated on this page due to time constraints. Whenever possible, timely updates will be made and noted in red on individual agenda items. If you have any questions about the agenda, please contact the Clerk of the Board at diannep.alexander@vbschools.com.

1. Convene School Board Informal Meeting (einstein.lab) (4:30 p.m.)

2. Workshop #1:
A. Commonwealth Challenge
B. Summer School Tuition Rates for FY2008-09
3. Closed Meeting (as needed)

4. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations on Non-Agenda Items (School Board Room) (6:00 p.m.)
At this time, the Board will hear public comment from speakers who signed up by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting on items germane to the business of the Board that are not on the Board’s formal agenda for this meeting. Up to four speakers shall be allocated 3 minutes each until 6:15 p.m. If time does not permit all members of the public who desire to speak on non-agenda items before the start of the formal meeting at 6:15 p.m., the Board may, following adjournment of the meeting, remain and receive further public comment on non-agenda items. All public comments shall meet the Board Bylaw requirements for Decorum and Order.

5. Formal Meeting Call to Order and Electronic Roll Call (6:15 p.m.)

6. Student, Employee and Public Awards and Recognition
A. Department of Budget & Finance – ASBO Meritorious Budget Award of Excellence
B. First Place Virginia State Science Fair Winner
7. Invocation by Dr. Bob Pipkin of Saint John Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

8. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations on Agenda Items
At this time, the Board will hear public comment on items that are on the Board’s agenda for this meeting from citizens who have signed up to speak with the Clerk of the Board by calling 263-1016. Citizens are encouraged to sign up by noon the day of the meeting and shall be allocated 3 minutes each until 7:45 p.m., if time is available. If time does not permit all members of the public to speak before 7:45 p.m., an additional opportunity for public comment on agenda items may be given after the Information section of the agenda. All public comments shall meet the Board Bylaw requirements for Decorum and Order.

9. Approval of Minutes
A. April 22, 2008 Regular Meeting
10. Adoption of the Agenda

11. Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are enacted on by one motion. Upon a School Board member’s request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the action portion of the regular agenda.
A. Resolution: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
B. Special Commendation
C. Recommendation of General Contractor: Corporate Landing Middle School Masonry Repairs
D. Appointments, Resignations and Retirements (updated 5/7/08)
12. Action
A. Health Care Program Recommendations for 2009
B. Summer School Tuition Rates for FY2008-09
13. Information
A. School Calendars for 2009-10 School Year
B. Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow
1. Program Update
2. VBCPS Future Teacher Award and Contract
C. 2007-2008 Federal Grant Applications – No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
14. Committee Reports

15. Vote on Remaining Action Items

16. Workshop #2 (einstein.lab)
A. 2007-2008 Federal Grant Applications – NCLB
B. Program of Work: Board Committee Reports
1. Board Training, Orientation/Curriculum and Self-Evaluation – Stewart
2. Committee Structure – Davidson
3. Strategic Planning Committee – Fissinger
4. Retreat Planning for 2008 – Davis
5. Revenue Sharing – Edwards
6. CIP/Modernization – Lowe
7. Advocacy – Smith-Jones
17. Adjournment

Download Agenda Packet (.PDF File)
(179 Pages - 9.31 MB)


If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the School Board Clerk at 757.263.1016. The facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask the School Board Clerk for a receiver. Hearing impaired, call: Telephonic Device for the Deaf (TDD) 757.263.1240.
 
Last Modified on May 7, 2008
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