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WESTMORELAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BOARD MINUTES

June 16, 2014

The Westmoreland County School Board met in regular session on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5:00P.M. at Montross Middle School. Members present were Iris Lane, Chairman, Karen Jackson, Coralynn Wise and Daniel Wallace. Gemard Reed, Vice Chairman, arrived after the meeting had gone into closed session.

REGULAR MEETING (CLOSED SESSION):

1. The meeting was called to order by Iris Lane, Chairman.

2. On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to go into a closed meeting in accordance with 2.2-3711 (A) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of discussing the following specific matters:

A. RESIGNATIONS- The resignation of the following positions effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year: 1. one guidance counselor 2. four teachers 3. one part-time food service worker

B. APPOINTMENTS- The appointment of the following positions: 1. four Matematica teachers 2. twelve instructional aides for the extended session 3. three behavior coaches for the extended session 4. sixteen bus drivers for the extended session 5. three transportation aides for the extended session 6. reappointment of personnel for the 2014-2014 school year 7. two substitutes for extended session (special education only) 8. two bus drivers for Matematica 9. two substitute transportation aides for the 2014-2015 school year

10. two substitute car drivers for the 2014-2015 school year 11. one substitute bus driver for the 2014-2015 school year 12. one health aide for IXL Math Camp 13. five teachers for IXL Math Camp 14. fourteen food service workers for extended session 15. one food service manager for the 2014-2015 school year 16. one substitute teacher for the 2014-2015 school year 17. one part-time food service worker for the 2014-2015 school year 18. two food service workers for matematica

C. PERSONNEL- To discuss personnel issues.

D. DISCIPLINARY HEARING COMMITTEE- To discuss action taken on student no. 17-13-14, student no. 18-13-14 and student no. 19-13-14 by the Disciplinary Hearing Committee.

E. REQUEST- Request from parent for student T-13-14 to attend Cople Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane NAVES: None

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REGULAR MEETING (OPEN SESSION):

3. On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, the motion was carried to return to open session.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise, Mr. Reed and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

4. There was a moment of silence.

5. The Board Members, staff, students and the public recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

6. Dr. Wallace read the Westmoreland County Public School's mission statement and Westmoreland County Public School's vision statement to the public.

7. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING:

MOTION: Dr. Wallace SECOND: Mrs. Jackson

WHEREAS: the Westmoreland County School Board has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 (D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this School Board that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Westmoreland County School Board hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered.

Clerk of the Westmoreland School Board June 16, 2014


8. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- The following changes were made to the agenda:

A. Add under Item X-Consent Agenda-add as Item D-Approval of non-renewals.

B. Add under Item X- Consent Agenda- add as Item E-Approval of compensation for Acting Principal at Washington & Lee High School.

C. Under Item XII- Informational Items- under Item E-Superintendent's Report- remove item 4-Personnel Update.

D. Under Item XII- Informational Items- under Item F- Chairman's Report- change the report to to say School Board Members Report -Iris Lane and Gemard Reed

E. Under Item XII- Informational Items- under Item J- Food Service Program Update- defer report to the July 21, 2014 Board Meeting.

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On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the agenda as amended.


9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson motion was carried to approve the April24, 2014, April28, 2014, May 8, 2014, May 19, 2014 and May 29, 2014 minutes as presented.


10. PUBLIC COMMENTS/DELEGATIONS:

A. Community Problem Solvers- The following students from Cople's Community Problem Solvers gave a brief presentation on the skit they performed at the State Competition at Granby High School in Norfolk, VA. on April 4th and at the International Competition at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa on June 12-15th:

Grace Blair Cantrelle Coleman Mackenzie Zimmerman Lucy Shryock Abby Sudduth Justin Sumiel

The students displayed two large trophies received during both competitions. The School Board applauded the Community Problem Solvers achievement.

B. Public Comments - The following people spoke at the Board meeting:

1. Valerie Brown stated concern about the accreditation status of the high school and a teacher's inability to provide differentiated instruction to students in a classroom.

2. Reverend Darryl Fisher, Chairman Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors, stated he was addressing the School Board as a citizen, but went on to say he was representing the constituents of District 1 and others. One of his concerns was about how the school system had handled a racist term being used by an administrator in one of the schools and another concern was about the steps the school system is taking to hire African American administrators. The school system needs fill the vacancy at the high school with an African-American candidate, if

possible.

3. David Sisson stated concerns about there being no Westmoreland County staff or School Board Members present at the Chesapeake Bay Governor Schools graduation, the Washington and Lee High School report cards not being verified before they are sent out and a need for more than one resource officer.

Ms. Lane responded to comments and requested that each individual follow protocol prior to bringing the concerns to the Board. She stated the protocol is to first discuss the issue/concern with the teacher if it is related to a situation that occurs in the classroom and attempt to resolve it at this level. However, the following chain-of-command is to be followed if the incident is not satisfactorily handled at the initial level:

1. Classroom-level: First speak with teacher. 2. School-level: First speak with principal. 3. District-level: First speak with Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. 4. If no resolution occurs at the preceding levels- Speak with the School Board.

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11. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Bills, Resignations, Appointments, Non-renewals and Compensation for Acting Principal- On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the payment of regular bills in the amount of$238, 823.97 and food service bills in the amount of$46, 716.88, the resignation of one guidance counselor, four teachers and one part-time food service worker at the end of the 2013-2014 school year and to approve the appointment of four Matematica teachers, twelve instructional aides for the extended session, three behavior coaches for the extended session, sixteen bus drivers for the extended session, three transportation aides for the extended session, two substitutes for the extended session, two bus drivers for Matematica, one health aide for IXL Math Camp five teachers for IXL Math Camp, fourteen food service workers for extended session, two food service workers for extended session and the appointment of two substitute transportation aides, two substitute car drivers one substitute bus driver, one food service manager, one substitute teacher, one part-time food service worker and the reappointment of personnel for the 2014-2015 school year, the non renewal of employee no. 1-14-15, employee 2-14-15 and employee 3-14-15 contract for the 2014-2015 school year and the approval to compensate the acting principal at the high school. (A copy of the bills is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendices I and II, a copy of the resignation list is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix III, a copy of the appointment list is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix IV and a copy of the reappointment list and non-renewal list is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix V.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise, Mr. Reed and Ms. Lane NAVES: None

12. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of request -On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the parent request for student T -13-14 to attend Cople Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise, Mr. Reed and Ms. Lane NAVES: None

B. School District Efficiency Review- Ms. Lane stated at this time action will be deferred on the School District Efficiency Review due to possible budget cuts. She said that Ms. Cari Corr from the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget will come to speak to the Board and answer any remaining questions at the July 21st board meeting. In considering the pending budget cuts, the new goal is to be placed on the list of potential participants. In the future, the school system can proceed when there is more stability in school district funding.

C. Approval of Fuel Bids- Dr. Lowry reviewed with the Board the Gas Bids from Noblett Propane. Dr. Lowry stated this was the only bid that was received. (A copy of the bid is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix VI.)

On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Reed, motion was carried to accept the bid from Noblett Propane and Gas for unleaded gasoline, No. 2 fuel oil and low sulfur diesel fuel.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane NAVES: None

D. Approval of2014-2015 Local Consolidated Application- Cathy Rice, Assistant Superintendent reviewed with the School Board the 2014-2015 Local Consolidated Application for Federal Program Funds. (A copy of the Local Consolidated Application is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix VII.)

On MOTION ofDr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the 2014-2015 Local Consolidated Application as presented.

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E. Approval of2013-2014 Title VIB Application- Ms. Rice also reviewed with the School Board the 2013-2014 Title VIB Program Application. (A copy of the application is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix VIII.)

On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the Title VIB program application as presented.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

F. School Visitation by Board Members- Ms. Lane read an excerpt from the draft School Board Protocol, Norms and Operation proposal concerning Board Member School Visitation. Ms. Lane said she would bring the protocol back to the July meeting for action. (A copy of the section that was read to the Board is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix IX.)

G. Approval of School Board Calendar- Dr. Lowry distributed the School Board Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year to the Board. (A copy of the calendar is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix X.)

On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the 2014-2015 School Board Calendar as presented.

A YES: Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise, Mr. Reed and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

H. Approval of Summer Hours- Dr. Lowry requested of the Board that the offices be closed on Friday beginning Friday June 27, 2014 and ending on August 8, 2014. She stated the hours of operation will 7:30A.M. -4:30P.M.

On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the summer hours as presented.


I. Approval of Food Service Bids- Hazel Hickman, Food Service Supervisor recommended that the School Board renew the current bids from Sysco Hampton Roads, Riverside Paper, Pet Dairy and Northern Neck Bottling Company. (A copy of the bid recommendations is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XI.)

On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Reed, motion was carried to renew the present bids we have with Sysco Hampton Roads, Riverside Paper, Pet Dairy and Northern Neck Bottling Company.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

J. Approval of Resolution- On MOTION of Mr. Reed, seconded by Dr. Wallace, motion was carried to adopt the resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to transfer from the 2013-2014 School Budget $39,000 from the Technology Category and $9,000.00 from the Facilities Category to the following category:

Instruction $48,000.00

The transfer is for additional instructional costs incurred during the school year. (A copy ofthe resolution is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XII.)

A YES: Mr. Reed, Dr. Wallace, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Lane

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NAYES: None

K. Superintendent Contract- On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Reed, motion was carried to appoint Dr. Lowry to a one year contract for the 2014-2015 school year.

AYES: Dr. Wallace, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

A. May Financial Report- The Financial Report for the month of May was presented by the Superintendent to the Board. (A copy of report is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XIII.)

B. Attendance Report- The Attendance Report for the month of May was presented to the Board. Cople Elementary School's attendance was 96.67%, Washington District Elementary School's attendance was 94.29%, Montross Middle School's attendance was 96.32% and Washington & Lee High School's attendance was 92.99%. (A copy of the report is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XIV.)

The monthly recognition for the highest rate of attendance was to Sheri Almond, Principal at Cople Elementary School.

C. Discipline Report -David Smith, Data Management Specialist, reviewed with the School Board Discipline Reports from all four schools for the period of May 1, 2014-May 31, 2014. Mr. Smith also presented to the board a chart that had been prepared for each school which showed referral data from September 13, 2013- May 31, 2014. (A copy of the report is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XV.)

D. VSBA:

I. 29th Annual VSBA Conference on Education- Dr. Lowry informed the Board that the 29th Annual Convention on Education will be held on July 22,2014 in Richmond, Va.

2. VSBA Orientation for New Chairmen & Vice-Chairmen- Dr. Lowry informed the Board that the Orientation for New Chairmen & Vice-Chairmen will be held on July 21, 2014 in Richmond, VA.

3. VSBA Orientation for New Board Members and Superintendent- Dr. Lowry informed the Board that the Orientation for New Board Members and Superintendents will be held on July 21, 2014 in Richmond, VA.

4. Application Process for Nomination and Election of At-Large Officers- Ms. Lane asked if any Board member is interested in running for an at-large position to serve on the VSBA Board of Directors. The Board Members responded that they were not interested in doing so.

E. Superintendent's Report:

1. Dr. Lowry shared with the Board a brief power point presentation which provided the status of meeting the goals and objectives of the Board of the Strategic Plan for Westmoreland County Schools. (A copy of the presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XVI.)

2. Dr. Lowry presented to the Board a handout which showed the percent of goals and objectives which were met, not met and in progress for the following areas:

I. Student Achievement 2. Human Resources 3. Community Involvement 4. School Culture 5. School Facilities

(A copy of the handout is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XVII.)

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3. Mr. Cook updated the Board on the school security system that is being installed at each school and he said installation should be completed by June 30, 2014.

4. Dr. Lowry informed the Board that the school system had a successful graduation and $600,000.00 had been awarded in scholarships.

5. Dr. Lowry stated that the Alternative Education Program has not submitted their grant application to the Department of Education because the state did not have an approved budget for the 2014-2015 school year.

6. Dr. Lowry informed the Board that the school system will be advertising for bids to repair the damage done to the high school by the termites and stated she anticipates the work will be completed prior to the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.

F. School Board Member's Report:

1. School Board Advisories Committee- Mr. Reed read to the Board revisions to policy BCF on School Board Advisories Committees. (A copy of the policy is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XVIII.) Ms. Lane requested a notice be placed in the local newspapers to notify people who are interested in signing up to serve on the committees how they can be considered. For anyone present in the audience at the school board meeting, Ms. Lane asked them to contact their respective school board member. Ms. Lane said each board member is responsible for designating someone from their district to serve on each committee and the committee would meet at least four times per year. The year begins July 1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2015.

2. School Board Protocol- Ms. Lane stated she will send to each Board Member tomorrow a copy of the draft School Board Protocol, Norms, and Operations for them to review and act upon at the July Board meeting.

G. May Policy Updates- Ms. Rice reviewed with the School Board the following policies:

1. BDD - Electronic Participation in Meeting from Remote Locations 2. CMA- School Division Annual Report Card 3. DO- Non-Locally Funded Programs 4. EB-School Crisis, Emergency Management and Medical Emergency Response Plan 5. EBB-Treat Assessment Teams 6. EC-Buildings and Grounds Management and Maintenance 7. EDC-Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials 8. GAE/JHG- Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting 9. GBEA-Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, Dispensing, Possession or Use of a Controlled

Substance 10. GBEC-Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students 11. GBECA-Electronic Cigarettes 12. GBEF/JHCL-Lactation Support 13. GCE-Part-Time and Substitute Professional StaffEmployment 14. GEA/JOH-Acceptance of Electronic Signatures and Records 15. !GAG-Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco 16. IGBA-Programs for students with Disabilities 17. IGBGA-Online Courses and Virtual School Programs 18. IGE-Adult Education 19. !KG-Standards of Learning Tests and Graduation Requirements 20. JEA-Compulsory Attendance 21. JFC-Student Conduct 22. JFC-R Standards of Student Conduct 23. JFCD- Weapons in School 24. JFCF-Drugs in School

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25. JFCH-Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students 26. JGD/JGE-Student Suspension/Expulsion 27. JHCD-Administering Medicine to Students 28. JHCLIGBEF-Lactation Support 29. JHG/GAE-Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting 30. JJAC-Student-Athlete Concussions During Extracurricular Activities 31. JO-Student Records 32. JOH/GEA-Acceptance of Electronic Signatures and Records 33. JP-Student Publications 34. KF-Distribution of Materials 35. KGB-Public Conduct on School Property 36. KGC-Use of Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes on School Premises 37. KMA-Relations with Parent Organizations 38. KQ-Commercial, Promotional and Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships 39. LC-Charter Schools

Ms. Rice said the policies will be brought back at the July Board meeting for approval. (A copy of the polices are attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XIX.)

H. Virginia Tiered System of Support Award- Ms. Rice shared with the Board a power point presentation about a grant that has been awarded to Washington & Lee High School which provides support over a two year period to help improve academic and behavior support for all students. (A copy of the power point presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XX.)

I. Students with Disabilities Program Improvement- Carole Kelley, Special Education Director shared with the Board a power point presentation about a grant which has been awarded to the school system in the amount of$10,000.00 to help prepare students with IEP's to pass Algebra I and the the corresponding End-of-Course SOL assessments. (A copy of the power point presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XXI.)

14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A. Ms. Jackson stated that she would like the record to show that on May 29th, she meant to vote "Naye" instead of "Aye" concerning the resignation of one Principal. Ms. Jackson requested this statement be recorded in the minutes.

15. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Ms. Lane requested the Board to reschedule the work session on the 2014-2015 Budget, to go over possible cuts that may be necessary as a result of the recently passed state budget. The board rescheduled the meeting to be held on the budget for June 24, 2014 at 6:00P.M.

16. PUBLIC COMMENTS/DELEGATIONS:

A. The following people spoke at the end of the Board meeting:

1. Sandra Ramsey requested Board members visit the schools, but not to let them know when they are coming, the schools should have new teacher training during the summer and she said we should display on the screen the items the board is talking about.

2. Heather Straughan voiced concern over a comment made by Reverend Darryl Fisher, Chairman Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors, concerning the hiring of African Americans. Ms. Straughan felt color should not matter in the hiring of personnel. A person should be hired based on their qualifications. Ms. Straughan also requested contact information for our Board Members be on line so an individual could contact a Board Member.

17. Ms. Lane recessed the meeting until June 19, 2014 at 8:30P.M.

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RECONVENED MEETING (CLOSED SESSION):

18. Iris Lane, Chairman, reconvened the meeting on June 19,2014 at 8:30P.M. at the Gerald B. Roane Center for Excellence. Gemard Reed, Vice -Chairman, Karen Jackson, Coralynn Wise and Daniel Wallace were also present at the reconvened meeting.

19. On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to go into a closed meeting in accordance with 2.2-3711 (A) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of discussing the following specific matter:

A. Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation.


20. On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was cauied to return to open session.


21. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING:

MOTION : Dr. Wallace SECOND: Mrs. Jackson

WHEREAS: the Westmoreland County School Board has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 (D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this School Board that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Westmoreland County School Board hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered.

Clerk of the Westmoreland School Board June 19, 2014


22. On MOTION of Dr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Reed, motion was carried to recess the meeting until June 24,2014 at 6:00P.M.

A YES: Dr. Wallace, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

RECONVENED MEETING (OPEN SESSION):

23. On MOTION ofMrs. Wise, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to reconvene the meeting on June 24,2014 at 6:00P.M. Daniel Wallace and Gemard Reed were absent.

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AYES: Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

24. There was a moment of silence.

25. The Board Members and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance

26. Mrs. Jackson read the Westmoreland County Public School's mission statement.

27. Mrs. Wise read the Westmoreland County Public School's vision statement.

28. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- On MOTION of Mrs. Wise, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, motion was carried to approve the agenda as presented.

AYES: Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

29. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of Revised Resolution on Transfer of Funds- On MOTION of Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mrs. Wise, motion was carried to adopt the revised resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to transfer from the 2013-2014 School Budget $48,000.00 from the Technology Category to the following category:

Instruction $48,000.00

A copy of the revised resolution is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XXII).

AYES: Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane NAYES: None

30. PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS:

A. Cathy Rice, Assistant Superintendent shared with the Board a power point presentation which reviewed the 2013-2014 Adopted Budget.

The presentation addressed the following: 1. 2013-2014 Fiscal Challenges 2. Difference in Revenue for 2013-2014 3. Personnel Cuts Adopted for 2013-2014

(A copy of the power point presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XXIII.)

B. Ms. Rice shared with the Board a power point presentation which updated the Board on the 2014-2015 Budget which is currently in the Bright System (Accounting System). (A copy of the power point presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XXIV.)

C. Ms. Rice shared with the Board a power point presentation which updated the Board on the newly updated revenues from the state and local funds from the county. Ms. Rice stated that we must decrease our expenditures by $1,034.00 to match the overall decrease in revenue figures. Ms. Rice recommended the following:

1. Reinstating the eliminated ISS paraprofessional position, so that Washington & Lee and Montross Middle School each have their own, rather than attempting to share the position. Estimated cost to do this would be $29,028.00 (based on 5 years' experience.) Ms. Rice also recommended creating a contingency fund.

2. Ms. Rice shared with the Board three different proposals for their consideration:

A. Proposal 1 -Provide all personnel with a two-step (or 2% in the absence of steps) increase, rather than a three-step (or 3% ) increase.

B. Proposal2- Provide all employees except Central Office Personnel and Principals/AP's

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with a three-step (or 3% increase) and provide all Central Office Personnel and Principals/ AP's with a 2% increase.

C. Proposal3- Provide all employees except Central Office Personnel and Principals/AP's with a three-step (or 3% increase) and provide all Central Office Personnel and Principals/ AP's with a 1% increase.

(A copy of the power point presentation is attached to the permanent minutes as Appendix XXV.)

3. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wise and Ms. Lane recommended that we go with proposal one.

31. PUBLIC COMMENTS/DELEGATIONS

None

32. Ms. Lane adjourned the meeting at 7:50P.M.

Clerk Chairman

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