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**June 16, 2022 meeting**
During their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 16, the Danville School Board recognized the Galileo Track Team for coming home from the Class 1 State Outdoor Track and Field Championship with one individual tite win (Alex Gomez, 800 meter run) and six additional individual medals.
The board heard the following communication items:
Chief Operations Officer Dr. Wayne Lyle gave an update on the District Readiness Action Plan, which will guide the district in preparing for the 2022-23 school year.
Assistant Director of Finance Dawn Wright-Lawson presented the most recent accounts payable warrants.
Chief Academic Officer Takiwi Babalola gave an update on the teaching of VDOE technology standards in the upcoming school year. These standards were adopted by the VDOE in 2017 and have not yet been implemented in K-8 standards at DPS. These standards, including computer science and social media etiquette/digital citizenship will be taught in 22-23 by Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs), along with providing technology support to teachers. Next school year, K-8 schools will have a dedicated ITRT, and the GWHS media specialist and media assistant will assist the high schools and RISE with technology support.
In an update from the policy committee, Board Member Dr. Philip Campbell held a first read of policies reviewed during their June 2 meeting. Section E (Support Services) was reviewed and changes were presented. Redlines of these changes can be viewed here. Public Comment will be received at the July 14, 2022 Regular Meeting and via the survey here.
Pictured to the right are Galileo Assistant Principal Johnny Cressell, Track Coach Mark Bryant, Alex Gomez, and Galileo Principal Michelle Ramsey with the Danville School Board.
The Board took the following action items:
Voted to table the personnel recommendations presented by Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Natalie Halloran to discuss in closed session.
Approved the professional staff personnel recommendations for the 22-23 school year presented by Halloran.
Approved the May 2022 finance report brought forward by Wright-Lawson.
Approved the following recommendations made by Babalola for Musical Instrument Providers (RFP-2022-497): Music and Art for string and orchestra instruments, Hill City Music for band instruments, and Winger for chairs, stands, and carts.
Approved Hearing Officer Dr. Ako Barnes’ recommendation of Sun Belt Providers for Psychological Services for Student Support (RFP-2022-501).
Approved the adoption of or changes to the following Instruction policies:
Important Upcoming Dates & Events:
June 27 - Special School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
June 28 - Adult Ed/TEEN GED Graduation at 6 p.m. in GW's Auditorium
June 29 - DPS Contractor Expo at 5 p.m. in GW's Cafeteria
July 4 - Holiday
July 7-8, 11-14, 18-22, 25-29 - Sumer Learning Conference
July 14 - Regular School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Dual Language Camp Field Trip
Last week, EL students attended “Languisla” Dual Language Camp took a field trip to Danville Fire Station #2 to learn about our community helpers. They got to explore the station and fire trucks. They also learned about the lives of firefighters and all about fire safety. The students learned about the features on the fire truck, tools, medical supplies, gear, and learned that firefighters have many jobs aside from putting out fires! They also enjoyed a fun day in the sun “putting out fires” for Water Day. It was such a great experience that it made them “stop, drop, and roll” with excitement!
“Languisla” Dual Language Camp EL Teachers: Mary-Hannah Grubbs, Jasmine Holdness, and Luis Rubi
Summer Feeding Program - Locations and times
2B Successful Youth—701 Patton Street, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Breakfast 9:15-9:45 AM – Lunch 1:00 – 1:30 PM
June 13-July 8
Abundant Life Summer Camp – 955 Mt. Cross Rd., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Lunch 11:00 AM-1 PM Snack 2:30-3:30 PM
June 13-July 29
Bibleway Cathedral Church and Community Based Tutorial Program – 151 Grant St., Danville VA, 24541
Tuesday and Thursday Lunch 12-12:30 PM
June 14 – July 7
Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area- 123 Foster St., Danville VA, 24541
Friday Lunch 12-1PM – Monday-Friday Snack 3:30-4 PM,
June 13- July 29
Cardinal Village Youth Center – 1004 Bonner Ave., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Lunch 12-1 PM
June 13-July 28
Cedar Terrace Apartments (Food Truck)-127 Cedar Place, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday, Lunch 11- 11:40
June 13- July 29
Coates Day Camp – 1725 Westover Dr., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Breakfast 8-9 AM – Lunch 12 -1 PM
June 13-July 29
Danville Family YMCA – 215 Riverside Dr., Danville VA, 24540
(Monday-Friday Breakfast 8-8:30 AM – Lunch 12-12:45 PM
June 13 – July 29
EA Gibson Elementary School Cafeteria-1215 Industrial Avenue, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
Evening Light Cathedral Church and Community Based Tutorial Program – 130 Bradley Rd., Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 9-9:30 AM – Lunch 12-12:30 PM
June 15-July 8
Galileo Magnet High School Cafeteria-230 South Ridge Street, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
George Washington High School Cafeteria – 701 Broad Street, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1PM
June 13- July 29
GLH Johnson Cafeteria – 680 Arnett Blvd, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
Hoop Don’t Shoot Basketball – 330 Central St., Danville VA, 24540
Tuesday Supper 5 -6 PM
June 13 -July 29
Mount Vernon UMC Children’s House – 107 West Main St., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Lunch 11-11:30 AM – PM Snack 2-2:30 PM
June 13-July 29
Park Avenue Cafeteria – 661 Park Avenue, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM June 13- July 29
Piney Forest SDA Church – 1547 Piney Forest Rd., Danville VA, 24541
Tuesday-Thursday Lunch 12-12:30 PM July 5-28
Pleasant View Apartments (Food Truck)-101 Pleasant View Ave, Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday, Lunch 12-12:40 June 13- July 29
Purdum Woods Apartments (Food Truck)-1575 Richmond Boulevard, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday, Lunch 10-10:40
June 13 - July 29
Rivermont School - Danville – 441 Piney Forest Rd., Suite 0, Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Friday, Breakfast 8-8:30 AM -- Lunch 11AM -11:30AM
June 13-July 22
Schoolfield Elementary School Cafeteria-1400 West Main Street, Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
Southside Community Learning Center – 524 Chatham Ave., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Wednesday PM Snack 3 PM – 4 PM
June 13-July 27
Southwyck Apartments -114-G North Hills Court, Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday, Lunch 11AM -1PM
June 13-July 29
Stonewall/ Camp Grove Youth Center – 119 Bradley Rd., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Breakfast 8-9 AM – Lunch 12 -1 PM
June 13-July 29
The Harvest Corner Child Care Center and Guidance Services – 1333 Industrial Ave., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Friday Breakfast 8:15 - 9:30 AM -- Lunch 10:30 AM-12:45 PM
June 21-July 29
Westwood Middle School Cafeteria – 300 Apollo Avenue, Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
Woodberry Hills Elementary School Cafeteria-614 Audubon Drive, Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9:30 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1 PM
June 13- July 29
Woodrow Wilson School – 1005 North Main St., Danville VA, 24541
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-9 AM – Lunch 10:30 AM-1PM
June 15- July 29
Youth Police Academy – 228 Cleveland St., Danville VA, 24540
Monday-Thursday Breakfast 8-8:30 AM – Lunch 12-1 PM
June 13 - 30
Ms. Pyles' class completes STEM PBL activity: Build a Paper Roller Coaster
Project-based learning in science encourages the use of creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills as students work on a single project to identify and solve an overarching science question or design a solution for an engineering challenge encompassing technology, engineering, math, language arts, and other content areas.
During the Summer School Science PBL class, students construct a demo roller coaster out of paper and create the final model from card stock. Upon completion of the demo, they ask themselves several questions to help them determine what worked and what didn't work. These questions include: Did we need to lengthen or shorten anything on the roller coaster? Should the curves be more gradual and the first hill be higher? How much height is needed for the loop? Students used critical thinking skills to figure out why the marble wasn't reaching the end. By making these adjustments, students produced a great final result.
City of Danville releases tourism survey - Change is coming, help shape it!
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the official destination marketing organization for the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, is conducting a survey to develop plans for a regional tourism brand and marketing program. All citizens and business owners in the city and county are strongly encouraged to take part.
The tourism survey, which is open now and available at dptourismsurvey.com, includes questions that explore favorite local assets, community attributes, and citizen perceptions. This is an important effort, as the information gathered will help shape the community’s tourism story and promotional investments for years to come.
Starting Wednesday, and stretching over the next several days, every business and household in the region will receive a blue postcard inviting them to participate in this effort. The headline reads, “Change is coming, help shape it.” Citizens are encouraged to scan the provided QR code or use the URL dptourismsurvey.com to take the survey from their cell phone, tablet, or computer.
Elementary Summer School
Students in grades 3-5 participated in 2 weeks of summer school, ending on Thursday. Students worked on remediation skills for math reading and science for 5th grade students. Over the two weeks, students have worked extremely hard to close the learning gaps. On Thursday, we celebrated all their hard work with an ice cream sundae bar. Specials thanks to Perfect Pieces by Pam for sponsoring the cool treat!
Registration for Camp Cultivation is now open!
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