December 8, 2020
GOOCHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
GOOCHLAND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1800 Sandy Hook Road Room 250, Goochland, VA
December 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
(Closed meeting at 6:00 p.m.)
Please maintain at least a six-foot distance between you and other members in the audience.
Leave two seats open beside you the next member of the audience and one row in front.
Members of the audience are required to wear face coverings.
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PROPOSED AGENDA
5:30 p.m. Open Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. POLICY UPDATE: FIRST READING (Explanation)
(Strategy 3.4.3: Evaluate new policies and regulations)
GBA/JFHA Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation (GCPS) (Rev)
GBA-F/JFHA-F Report of Harassment (GCPS) (Rev)
JFHA/GBA Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation (GCPS) (Rev)
GCN Evaluation of Professional Staff (GCPS) (Rev)
GCPD Professional Staff Discipline (GCPS) (Rev)
JM Restraint and Seclusion of Students (GCPS) (Rev)
KNAJ Relationships with Law Enforcement Authorities (GCPS) (Rev)
6:00 p.m. Closed Meeting
3. CLOSED MEETING
I move that the Goochland County School Board convene a closed meeting under The Virginia Freedom of Information Act in order to discuss and consider personnel matters involving the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salary, discipline or resignation of employees of Goochland County Public Schools under Virginia Code §2.2-3711 (A)(1).
6:30 p.m. Open Meeting
4. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
5. CERTIFICATION
The Goochland County School Board hereby certifies, by roll call vote, 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 resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Goochland County School Board. (Each Board member responds "I so certify" when called.)
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS/ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AGENDA
9. RECOGNITIONS:
A. Recognition of Student Representative to the School Board - Caroline Webb
B. Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) - Stephanie Wyche
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS:
A. Organizational Meeting/Budget Workshop: January 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (budget workshop)/7:00 p.m. (business meeting) at the Goochland Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250, Goochland, VA
B. Budget Workshop: January 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250, Goochland, VA
C. Presentation of Superintendent's Budget: January 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250, Goochland, VA
D. Budget Workshop: February 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Goochland Annex Building, 2938 River Road West, Building I, Goochland, VA
E. Regular Meeting/Budget Public Hearing: February 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250, Goochland, VA
F. Budget Approval: February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Goochland Annex Building, 2938 River Road West, Building I, Goochland, VA
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
12. CONSENT ITEMS:
B. Bills and payroll for November (Credit cards) (Check Register)
C. November Financials and Budget Transfers
D. Minutes: November 10, 2020
E. FY2021 Budget Supplements and Categorial Transfers
F. Course Offerings Directory (Updates)
13. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
B. Update on School Operations and Metrics (Presentation)
D. Recruiting Event
14. INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT:
A. Secondary Re-opening Update (Strategy 1.1.3: Reconsider the variables of time, location, and opportunity for learning)
B. New Course Consideration (Strategy 1.1.1: Balance instruction to maximize academic potential)
15. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. Strategic Financial Plan (Strategy 3.4.1: Preserve our partnership with county government)
B. FY20 Audited Financial Reports (CAFR) (Stats) (Presentation) (Strategy 3.4.1: Preserve our partnership with county government)
C. Salary Study (Strategy 2.4.2: Pursue innovative attraction and retention strategies and practices)
D. Transportation Report (Strategy 3.1.2: Maintain and create sustainable facilities and equipment)
E. Facilities/Maintenance Report (Strategy 3.1.2: Maintain and create sustainable facilities and equipment)
16. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Policy Update: Second Reading (Strategy 3.4.3: Evaluate new policies and regulations)
IEB National Motto
IGBE Remedial and Summer Instruction Program
JEG Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance
LBE Request for Religious Exemption from Compulsory Attendance
EB School Crisis, Emergency Management and Medical Emergency Response Plan
EBCB Safety Drills
GBEB Staff Weapons in School
JFCD Weapons in School
GCBD Employee Leaves and Absences
IA Instructional Goals and Objectives
IGAH Family Life Education (FLE)
IJD College and Career Readiness
JM Restraint and Seclusion of Students
17. ITEMS FOR BOARD REVIEW:
A. Strategic and Tactical Plan Report
B. Attendance/Enrollment Update
18. COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
19. NEW BUSINESS
20. CLOSED MEETING
I move that the Goochland County School Board convene a closed meeting under The Virginia Freedom of Information Act in order to discuss the mid-year evaluation of the superintendent under Virginia Code §2.2-3711 (A)(1).
21. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
22. CERTIFICATION
The Goochland County School Board hereby certifies, by roll call vote, 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 resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Goochland County School Board. (Each Board member responds "I so certify" when called.)20.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Vision: Inspiring and preparing the next generation to make a positive impact.
Mission: To maximize the potential of every learner.
Core Values: Excellence, Creativity, Courage, Honor, Optimism
Goal 1: Instruction and Lifelong Learning
Goal 2: Inclusive and Engaging Culture
Goal 3: Facilities, Resources, and Technology