March 23rd 2026 King George School Board Regular Meeting

001Orange County School Board with Father Francis DeRosa from St. Elizabeth of Hungary and St. Anthony's Catholic Church. to um bring the invocation. >> In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit. Amen. Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever. Brothers and sisters, listen to the words of the book of Sirach. If you wish, you can be taught. If you apply yourself, you will be shrewd. If you are willing to listen, you will learn. If you give heed, you will be wise. Frequent the company of the elders. Whoever is wise, stay close to him. Be eager to hear every godly discourse. Let no wise saying escape you. If you see a man of prudence, seek him out. Let your feet wear away his doorstep. Reflect on the precepts of the

002Lord. Let his commandments be your constant meditation. Then he will enlighten your mind, and the wisdom you desire, he will grant. Let us pray. Blessed are you, Lord God of mercy, who through your son gave us a marvelous example of charity and the great commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings upon these your servants, who so generously devote themselves to helping others. When they are called on in times of need, let them faithfully serve you and their neighbor. We ask this through Christ our Lord. In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit. >> Thank you so much. Now, can we stand for the pledge of allegiance and a um moment of silence? Oh, oh wait, we have a special? >> Yeah. >> Oh, oh, Wilson Elementary School fifth

003grade science students with Mrs. Redman, please come forward. We're going to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for >> Okay, thank you. They can come back up if you like for a quick Just tell us your name and and what grade you're in. And what do you like about science? Say your name. >> My name is Sophia and I am in fifth grade. >> Um Which What was your favorite experiment? >> The last one we did. >> Light? >> I My favorite um >> You can say experiment. >> experiment uh was the light experiment that we did. >> Very cool. Thank you. >> I'm Addie and

004I'm in fifth grade and I My favorite experiment My favorite thing about science is the the light experiments. >> My name is Skyler. I'm in the fifth grade and my favorite experiment was the trebuchet we did in the beginning of the year. >> Very cool. Thank you, guys. Thank you, Mrs. Redman. Okay. Now, do I Did you to say something, Mrs. Redmond? >> Oh, if you want to pause it. Okay. Um so, I only had a few of my students come with me, but I had several of them who wanted to um let me record a little snippet about what their favorite um part of science class is. And um uh the way I I teach science is very project-based and hands-on learning. So, we do quite a bit of science experiments. And so, when

005they talk about what they like about science so much, it's probably going to most saying incorporate all of the experiments we do. So, here's a little highlight about um several of the experiments we've done this year. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Um I really appreciate having the opportunity to show you guys some of the cool stuff that we do at Sealston in 5th grade. >> Ms. Redmond, thank you for being awesome. Thank you. >> Well, you're very welcome. >> Mrs. Redmond, I have a question. I had the honor of being there for that day with the trebuchet, and it was it was fantastic. But, one of the things that you and I talked about then was that you were going to get your dad to build a bigger one. >> Uh that's >>

006Is that happening? >> I don't know, let's ask him. >> I don't know, he just left. >> Convenient. Um yes, the plan is to make um a larger one that so that we can have a >> He's not hiding anymore. The idea is to make a bigger one so that we can um test a wider range of force and motion for the kiddos. >> Good, great. Thanks for being here, Mark. >> I Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Okay, thank you. >> Okay, moving forward we have um Edge Ham online national competition winners, Mr. Kibler. Please come forward. And this is uh Well, he'll tell you about it. Look at those medals. >> Good evening. Uh Gilder Lehrman, based out of New York, it's a history organization, does a national competition every year where

007students need to perform an original skit in the world of Alexander Hamilton. Alyssa, Oscar, and Carrie all produced a skit that was judged by the judges at Gilder Lehrman to be one of the 10 best in the country and they have been gifted a trip to New York City where they will watch Hamilton in person. >> WOW. ANY COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD? ANY BOARD COMMENTS? >> UM >> OKAY. >> WELL, I think Carrie has one, y'all. Sorry. Miss Scott. >> I was just wondering if we can see some of the Can we see some of the acting here? >> Unfortunately, I didn't send the video ahead of time. >> Okay. Congratulations, guys. Have a great time. >> Oh. We want >> Yeah, Miss Mrs. >> come forward for a picture. >> Yeah. And then we'll

008I'll stop. >> Okay. >> That was That's okay. >> Yeah. >> I'm in >> the top 10. >> Mr. Kibler. >> Perfect. >> She We have Were you going to say you wanted to say something? >> I just wanted to say good job to >> Yeah, 10 out of That's 10 out of the whole country. >> It's really awesome. >> That's wow. I don't know. We Can you send us some You want to see it? >> I'd be happy to. >> Oh, please do. Yeah. Okay. Um Dr. Boyd. Actually, all of our >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. Congrats, guys. Good job. >> Congratulations. >> They made top 10 out of What did you say? 12,000? >> Couple thousand others. So, that's awesome. And thank you so much for representing King George so well. Um moving

009on to the VSBA art contest. >> Yes, Madam Chair. I'll go ahead and make mention of the VSBA art contest. Every year, King George County Schools participates in a regional art contest. This year, we had our applicants present and we were recognizing those applicants at our regional art forum. So, we had an opportunity as school board members to really see their art and see how it compared to others in our community. And as always, King George County Schools does an amazing job. So, I'd like to recognize those students. When I call your name, please come on up front and then we'll take a picture with the entire group once everyone comes up. Also, uh Miss Galf here has a certificate for you as well. So, first up is Fiona Scott who placed third place in

010the elementary category for the region. Let's give her a round of applause. Kevon Riley Jr. He's not here? Okay. Olivia Jeter Please come forward. Congratulations. Andrew Abney Adeline Kincheloe, am I saying that right? Huh? Kincheloe. Kincheloe, I'm sorry. I'll get it right. Jordan Lavelle Nathaniel Watson Cabri Lucas And finally, Kiara Abnador Rivera. Please come forward. All right. Congratulations, guys. Please tighten up and we'll take a picture with you. >> I'm going to take one step away from the wall line. One step forward. Now Smile and then you're going to stay right there, kids. And by the way, your parents may not be able to They can take pictures. All right, congratulations guys. All right, now moving on to public comment. I'm going to read my disclaimer real quick. Sorry, I got you. If you'd like

011to speak during public comment but have not yet signed up, please do to see the clerk now. Public comment is an opportunity for community members to share matters they believe deserve the board's attention. It is not time for a one-way communication to the board. I'm sorry. Ms. Parker, you could have just waved at me out of the sanctuary. Um it's not for formal dialogue or debate. All speakers are treated equally and comments should be courteous, respectful, and related to the school's division services or policies. Audience members are expected to maintain proper decorum. Speakers will be recognized by the chair and asked to state their name, their connection to the school division, and their district. Each speaker has up to 3 minutes to comment. Our first, sorry, speaker speaker is Pastor Sherman Davis from Tabernacle Baptist

012Church. >> Yes, my name is Sherman Davis. I'm working on my 50th year at next year at Tabernacle Baptist pastor. And I appreciate this board. And uh I vote in the Dahlgren district. The inspired, infallible, inherent word of God says in Deuteronomy 6 and verse 6 and 7, "These words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart, and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and thou shalt talk of them when thou sittest in the house, and when thou walkest by the the way, or walkest by the way, excuse me, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up." So, the word of God is to be taught to when you go to bed, when you get up, and during the day, and you're supposed to teach it diligently to

013your children. Bible says in Proverbs 22, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart therefrom." And we think about teaching children properly, the Bible says they won't depart from that knowledge. Other words, when you teach a child, they'll always remember what they were taught when they were children. I am here tonight to thank this school board. Thank you, uh Ed Frank. Thank you, Carrie Cleveland. Thank you, Rachel Scott. Thank you, Kathy Hoover. And thank you, Colleen Davis, for standing in the gap and for holding up standards for our children that I believe that they will remember the rest of their lives. We're living in a day where the Bible says that men's thinking is vain. That men's thinking is his imaginations is vain, uncleanness,

014and their thoughts, vile affections, reprobate minds, minds without God. And so, man has created his himself to be a little G O D. Oh, he thinks he's God. And so, we're thankful for our school board uh have principles and standards and want to live by uh what they believe that the word of God teaches. And I'm very thankful for you tonight and uh Mr. Superintendent but Miss Dr. Boyd, you also. And um we've been talking in our community about how much we appreciate you. I think we have folks here tonight that might want to stand and say, "Thank you." with this number right here. Stand up and give them a hand. Hey, stand up. Come on. If you appreciate our school board, say thank you. >> Amen. >> And our teachers, we rejoice in the

015goodness of God and what he has accomplished uh in your lives and uh as the uh oldest pastor in the county, uh yeah. Thank you and the students, thank you for being here representing student body. We appreciate you and God bless you. We love you. Need me, ever need me, holler and I'll be there. Thank you. >> Thank you, Pastor Davis. Next, we have Stephanie Marsisch. Did I say that right? >> Hello. My name is Stephanie Marsisch. I reside in the Monroe district and I'm a parent to children in the King George school system. I'm here today regarding policy JBB and the GSA club. The denial of the club's formation and passage of the policy do nothing except harm a portion of the student population by further isolating them and treating them as others. These

016students are not whining. They are asking to be included in our school community. They are asking to be allowed to participate in their school culture as themselves, not as a version of themselves that this board is forcing on them. This board is quick to accept the accolades of community members who have never had children in this King George school system, but resistant to respond to the real concerns of parents and students who are. These students cannot shake off who they are for the comfort of the board. They cannot focus on the positives and the other good things this board is doing because they are too busy wondering if they are going to be bullied at school that day or if other policies targeting them are going to be implemented. GSA clubs have been shown to

017reduce feelings of isolation in LGBTQ students and promote a sense of belonging. This board is more worried about what outside members of the community will say about them than they are about dressing the needs of the students inside the school system. If even one student feels isolated at school or feels that they don't belong, this board has failed. Thank you. James Hamrick. Mr. James Hamrick, my second row? Hamrick? >> Yeah, James Hamrick. >> Hamrick, how do I spell that? >> Um, I'm here the King George Democratic Committee supports fair LGBTQ plus policies in our county schools. Our committee reviewed and approved a resolution stating some principles regarding the uh uh school policy manual and objectives uh the the school division is committed to excellence in education, the quality of educational opportunity, and the recognition of

018each student's individuality. As much as students differ in their rate of physical, mental, emotional, and social growth, and vary in their needs and abilities, learning opportunities are provided that are consistent with personal development and potential. Whereas mental health and safety of all students are shared responsibility of the community, parents, and schools, whereas the multiple national and Virginia health studies have shown that LGBTQ plus youth are particularly at risk of mental health problems, self-harm, suicide resulting from isolation, bullying, and harassment within the schools. And whereas the schools board Excuse me, school boards enactment of policy JBB and its decision to block a gay and straight alliance club at our middle school discriminates against further and further isolates LGBTQ plus students and their families. And whereas these policies were implemented without adequate broad public review and discussion

019and without the concern on the emotional statements made by the students, families, and concerned educators at public board meetings and without subsequent private meetings with the families. And whereas the King George administrators and school board members have heretofore otherwise promoted excellence, innovation, and fairness within our schools and among students at all levels for both curricular and non-curricular programs and activities. Therefore, it is resolved that we, the King George Democratic Committee, support and join with our local citizens and support several reforms of school board policy and actions. Number one, policy JBB, that the board take action to reform or withdraw policies that result in formalized discrimination, undermine student safety, and contradict established mental health guidance on benefits of affirming students identities. Secondly, gay straight alliance, the board is encouraged to provide a GSA club at the

020middle school to promote respect, understanding, and reduce student isolation. Be it further resolved that we, the King George Democratic Committee, will collaborate with local schools, the community, affected students and families, and relevant organizations to advocate for these reforms and to affirm that student health and safety are priorities. Approved March 10th, 2026. Thank you. >> Really Gibson. Julie Gibson, James Monroe District I wanted to start off by thanking the five of you who voluntarily took on this job. And although it sometimes might feel like a thankless job, you are all appreciated. When people are happy and satisfied, they're quiet. They don't come out to say so. It's always the very small, very loud group that continue to complain about the decisions you all have made. They call you names, racist, bigot, homophobe, same people calling you

021the same names. I supported endorsed campaigned for every single one of you. I voted for you, Carrie Cleveland. I voted for you, Ed Frank. I supported you. I voted for you. And you are doing exactly what I voted for. I wanted to know if other people in the community felt the same I did and what your positions are on the clubs. So, I went out and asked. I have hundreds of signatures for people in the community that in a very short period of time that I was able to obtain. And people calling me every day asking where they can sign to support your position on these clubs. Where can they sign up? You are supported in the community by the parents, students, and community members. Don't let yourself get bullied by a small minority with

022threats of lawsuits or running to media outlets exploiting their kids to get their way. Keep doing the job we elected you for cuz you are supported. Thank you. >> Thank you. Bonnie Bailey >> Hello, my name is Bonnie Bailey. I'm a resident of Shiloh District and I'm here in support of the Gay-Straight Alliance. I appreciate this opportunity to share my view based on living through a period of fear and denial. I would not like to see repeated for students, parents, and the community. I grew up as a child in the '50s watching TV shows like Father Knows Best, Leave It to Beaver. It was a time that did not include gay or trans people as if they did not exist, which of course is not the case. Gay and trans people have been an integral

023part of humanity since the ancient Greeks were writing poetry. And other has been documented in other areas of the world from 2,000 to 5,000 BC. Mother Nature's rule is our differences are our strengths. No one gives us a menu of traits to select for from before we're born. Each of us is born a unique enigma and should be respected as such as we work individually and collectively to learn more about who we are and how we live our best life. That's the job, to learn, discover, and grow for children, parents, and the community. No one has or will have all the answers. Being gay or trans is likely new to parents as well as teens. What better place to make a path for both students and their parents to learn, discover, and grow than our

024schools. A school-based activity can help ensure learning is based only on credible data such as peer-reviewed literature and possibly invite speakers on relevant topics to discuss and answer questions. Event summaries could be made available to help other teens and parents seeking information as the club becomes more established. Perhaps the greatest benefit of the club is to provide a safe place to ask questions and discuss issues with kindred spirits who genuinely understand what a teen is going through. For the school not to have this resource is to abandon teens who may not have anywhere else to go to find their footing in humanity. And for their parents who all this is new to them. For the school to have this resource and then take it away is even worse. To give hope and then take it

025away. I hope you will provide this resource for your teens and in turn their families and our community to show grace and help shut down ignorance and cruelty. Just be an ostrich and stick your head in the sand and run for cover isn't going to solve anything. We need the courage to address inconvenient truths and work together together to understand, to grow and discover and learn. Thank you. >> Thank you. Casey Collins. >> Madam Chair, distinguished members of the board, students, superintendent, and Ms. Aaron. I thank you all for allowing us to come and speak in regards to the GSA club. My thoughts are are very simple. So, the Lord made man and the Lord made woman. He didn't make mistakes. But what he did do is give us free will. So, when folks decide

026to alter that plan of male and female, they are using their free will. Free will is not is not always good, it's not always bad. But it is a sin if you read the Bible, this is a sin, bottom line. I don't care where you where where you where you where you at. It's in there. And if you don't believe that God um made this earth and all of us people, then there's nothing that we can do to help you. This is a nation This is a Christian nation built on Christian values. King George is a Christian county built on Christian values. You do have a small group of people that are using their free will to try to send you on another path that's not real, right, or just. I ask you to stay

027strong and proud. I know what it's like to be up there when people are firing away at you, but just remember of your values, what you were taught when you were young, and stick with those values. Thank you and have a good evening. >> Thank you. Paula Worm Wormy Are you Did we butcher it at both meetings? Is it Wormay? Worma. You said Wormy, I said Worm. It's Worma. I >> Uh see, my name is uh Paula Worma and I'm from the Dahlgren District. Um and I want to address something I've noticed with some parents and students regarding the board's decision to not allow a genders and sexualities alliance club, and that is the correct name of the proposed club. It's not a gay straight, it's genders and sexualities club. Anyway, it's understandable that parents

028whose children were interested in the club and the students themselves feel disappointed or believe the decision is unfair. Some have also questioned the board's motives. Those feelings are rare and they should be acknowledged. At the same time, it's important to acknowledge that the board's view is not that these students don't need or deserve support, but that a student-led club is not the best setting at the middle school level to address these issues. The superintendent has made it clear that he is genuinely concerned for these students and has an open door policy and that counselors and teachers are also available to work directly with parents and students to provide guidance and support. It must also be acknowledged that no one is saying these students do not matter or shouldn't receive help. Everyone agrees they do and

029their well-being is important. The disagreement is about the setting for providing that support, not whether it should exist. But now, even after the board has carefully considered the issue and adopted a policy, some continue to question the decision and question the board's motives, making unfounded accusations that the decision is based on bigotry or hate rather than genuine concern for the well-being of students. At some point, this stops being a discussion about policy and becomes political pressure, bullying, and harassment directed at the board. That kind of behavior shifts the focus away from what matters, which is student well-being, and turns the conversation into conflict and personal attacks. The board's role is to make decisions based on evidence, student needs, safety, developmental appropriateness, and other considerations I'm not I'm sure there's a lot I'm not aware of.

030And persistently challenging those decisions personally rather than discussing policy respectfully undermines the process. So, whatever the motive, repeatedly attacking the board personally over a policy decision that rather than engaging in recent discussion is not productive and it distracts from making thoughtful policies that serve the students. The board members and superintendent deserve the respect to make careful decisions without repeated attacks or political pressure. That's how we ensure policies serve students and not agendas and keep our schools focused on learning and academic success. Thank you. >> Thank you, Paula. Is Susan Park? >> Hello. My name is Susan Park and I'm the parent of two students who attend King George schools. I'm here to speak in support of the GSA club at the middle school and in opposition to the trans student policy as it currently exists.

031I have stood here regularly since last fall and I plan to keep on attending. I don't expect this board to change its mind here tonight, but silence is not something I'm willing to offer. Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG, the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, their parents, families, and allies said, "When you're fighting for your child, you're not fighting for an idea. You're fighting for a person you love more than you love your own life." And so I'll keep coming to these school board meetings and speaking out on behalf of my student and every student in this district who feels excluded and wonders whether they matter. I understand this board holds deeply conservative values and I respect that you believe that you're acting in the interest of students.

032But I'm also asking you to extend that same belief to me, a parent who is telling you that banning this club has caused harm. It has sent a message to LGBTQ youth that they're not welcome. I've been reading a book by John Fugelsang called the separation of church and hate. And I wanted to read some sections that feel particularly relevant. He writes, "Every generation of American Christians seems to find a new marginalized group to persecute. When I was a kid, it was feminists and gay people. As I grew up, the acceptable feel-good targets for Christian prejudice shifted to Muslims and illegals. Today, transgender and gay Americans, especially children, are having their moment in the crosshairs. Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself as a commandment, not a suggestion. And it transcends social boundaries, identities, and

033comfort levels. Jesus goes out of his way to preach compassion for outsiders. And Galatians chapter 3 verse 28 makes it clear that Jesus didn't discriminate against any type of person. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Jesus did not pick and choose which people were worthy of love and dignity. He welcomed everyone. So, I have to wonder, if Jesus didn't discriminate, why are you? I ask this board once more to lift the ban on the GSA club and affirm in policy and action that every student in this district is valued. Thank you. >> You have a um >> my my son Artemis would like to make a statement. He didn't sign up in time, but >> Artemis, if

034you're still interested in coming up. >> And then we have uh two emails to read from the school board. I would I'm sorry. >> Um >> You need to sign up? You signed him up? Oh, maybe I skipped you. But oh oh, all right, I did. I apologize. Okay, you're next. I'm sorry. Go ahead, Artemis. >> Go ahead, Artemis. >> Um I can't trust you to have the best interests of children at heart when I am a child and you clearly do not have even considered my interests. America was founded on the single principle that was equality and freedom for all. If you want to hurt me and turn me down, I can't believe that you can even call yourselves Americans. I hope you know that you're fighting a battle against historically oppressed teens and

035kids and I hope you're not too too far gone to know how that looks. And I can only hope your cowardice isn't reflected on your community and it's only reflected on you. >> Thank you, Artemis. And then Mrs. um Barbara Gabarro. >> Hello, I'm Barbara Jane Gabarro and I reside in the Shiloh district. I am the vice president of the King George branch of the NAACP. Our branch strongly opposes the JBB policy adopted by you in January and your denial of a gay-straight alliance at the King George Middle School. I will read portions of the latest national resolution that passed in 2025. Whereas LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face disproportionate discrimination against across society, including in healthcare, education, and employment, undermining their dignity, livelihood, and civil rights. And whereas denying the humanity and rights of LGBTQIA+

036individuals perpetuates systemic discrimination, exacerbates health and economic disparities, hinders the pursuit of equity and justice for all. Whereas LGBTQ+ youth, especially black and transgender students, face alarming rates of bullying and harassment with restrictive policies on inclusive curricula, further compounding educational inequities and safety concerns. Whereas far-right political agendas, including Project 2025 and hostile executive orders, seek to roll back hard-won LGBTQIA+ rights by limiting healthcare, censoring education, and redefining gender to enforce a binary system, thereby threatening basic human rights and dignity. Whereas the ability to identify one's gender is a fundamental human right critical to personal autonomy, dignity, and freedom, yet is increasingly under attack by policies that seek to restrict or erase transgender or non-binary identities, therefore be it resolved that the NAACP unequivocally condemns all policies, practices, and initiatives that deny the humanity, dignity, and

037rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Be it further resolved that the NAACP reaffirms its commitment to advocating for civil, human, cultural, political, and economic rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace, education, health care, and beyond. Be it further resolved that the NAACP supports the rights of individuals to self-identify their gender in all legal and institutional settings and opposes legislation that restricts this right. Be it further resolved that the NAACP opposes Project 2025 and similar far-right initiatives and urges governments to rescind and reject harmful policies that roll back protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Thank you. >> Thank you, Barbara. >> I have a an email that I received from a constituent. Good afternoon. I'm sorry I'm unable to attend tonight's meeting. I would like to address a few items under the general topic of what does not belong in

038school. One, teachers' personal political beliefs. My student currently enrolled at the middle school has been subject to her teacher making political remarks irrelevant irrelevant to classwork. The same teacher is constantly sending out reminders to parents that students are not to share their political beliefs in the classroom and to maintain a respectful atmosphere when disagreeing with classmates. The same teacher has made opinionated remarks about our current sitting president and the events in the Middle East. It is not appropriate for a teacher to exercise their authority in the classroom to dismiss students' opposing views and simultaneously use it as a platform for their own. This teacher has also yelled at my student in front of the class and dismissed my student's sincerely had religious held religious beliefs as stupid. Two, inappropriate literature. I know the schools have

039claimed that their libraries have locked down a certain number level of inappropriate literature. It has come to my attention that there are still inappropriate books available for check out without parental consent. Consent. My daughter has been able to do so herself in an attempt to test the system. She was informed by her teacher that parents have to opt in to be notified and to have consent requested which contradicts what was discussed in one of the previous board meetings. There seems to be a difference of opinion and of what is appropriate for middle school age students. I think this needs to be discussed further and perhaps a survey put out to parents. Three, clubs relating to sexuality. I shouldn't even have to explain this but in no shape or form should any club based on the

040sexuality of school students be facilitated by a county school. It does not matter what the sexuality is. This has no place in school. School clubs should be limited to athletics or scholastic subjects. Clubs extracurricular and therefore should complement curriculum offered during school hours. Clubs should also have missions, goals, and transparency. Full descriptions and shared with parents up front requiring consent. Thank you for your time, Emily Morgan. >> Thank you. And then I have one from um Robert Stevenson Doggett District School Board. Ensure Davis please vote against a gender sexuality alliance club at the middle school or any school. Such a club is neither beneficial. A study from UCLA School of Law finds that 42% transgender adults attempt suicide and 56% have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury over their lifetime. Compared to cisgender adults, transgender adults were

041seven times more likely to contemplate suicide, four times more likely to attempt it, and eight times more likely to engage in non-suicidal self-injury. Don't establish a venue where young healthy minds are subject to potential indoctrination and a risky lifestyle. Robert Stevenson. Okay. There you go. See you. See kids, you don't want to grow up. You just want to be young and not deal with these situations. Okay. Where we at? Thank you. Um Superintendent comment? >> Oh, my turn. All right. Thank you Madam Chair. Thank you for everyone that came out tonight. It's certainly nice walking into a meeting and seeing a packed house, especially with a number of kids. And certainly everybody in the community that's come out and and and shared their political views. It certainly shows the strength of our community, the fabric

042of our community. It shows that we're a strong community. I can also tell you that in my position, I have to watch a lot of other school board meetings. And even though we have differences of opinion, the way that we can do it collegially and professionally says a lot about King George as a whole. So, I certainly appreciate that. Um I thought Ms. Warmer, I thought you did a wonderful job of kind of summing up everything that's going on in the last couple weeks. So, thank you for for making that so concise. I certainly think that was accurate. In in reference to some of the comments about the schools being a safe place, I take that to heart. Our schools are a very safe place. As I see a number of our educators across the

043speckle across this room tonight, knowing what they do, connecting with our students individually, forging lasting relationships with our students, where our students feel comfortable coming to adults in our school buildings to say, "I need to talk to you about something that might not be academic." I see that every single day in our school divisions. I'm looking at educators that are here tonight that I know have bent over backwards for the kids in our community to do all kinds of amazing things, some of which you've heard about this evening. So, while yes, we're wrestling with political issues and trying to figure out where we land in this, I would invite you all to come see what's happening in our schools, to come see what is actually happening on the ground in terms of what we do

044for children, why King George County Schools is a school division that is nationally known, why it's one that oftentimes is characterized as a very caring, family-orientated school division because of what we provide our students. Uh thank you all for being here this evening. I certainly hope uh that you can provide as much effort uh in in stepping into our schools and providing the same level of uh energy in our school buildings. I would I would sincerely hope and pray that next week if we put a public sign-up form up and a volunteer sheet form up next to it, we would have just as many signatures. It would be greatly appreciated. So, thank you, Madam Chair, and uh that's all I have this evening. >> Thank you. Moving on to changes to the agenda. No changes?

045All right. Now, we have our presentations, the school board I mean a preschool update. Mrs. Laurie or no, no, no, that's Is that you? Oh, okay. Thank you all for showing up. I appreciate it. >> Me, and Miss Harris, and Miss Howard. It's a whole crew of us, really. >> You want >> So, I know that we have talked over the last couple years about a preschool plan, and Dr. Boyd and uh many of us at the school board offices, as well as all of the schools, have been talking all year about kind of the plan moving forward. We know that you all really wanted us to move our preschool programs into their home schools. So, as of right now, we we have a plan to do that. So, we have our preschool plan with

046all of our three mascots there. Thank you, Ms. Cowan, for helping me with my technology. Um So, we have a a plan to begin this. However, um we the space We don't have the space and personnel in all of the buildings to be able to house all of our students. So, for now, we have a plan that will work, but we may need to think about future needs to grow our program program and be able to offer preschool to more students and get them ready for kindergarten. So, in saying that, here's the beginning stages. So, PES and SES are ready for preschool programs. The administrators and teams there are are um all on board. We're ready to to work together to have preschool in the buildings. Again, though, we can't fit all of our preschool

047programs. So, as of right now, we have ECSE classrooms, which are early childhood special education classrooms. So, two classrooms with teachers and paras would go to Potomac, and then two classrooms with teachers and paras would go to Sealston, while two of those classrooms would stay at King George Elementary School. Those would all be students at their home-based schools. And then, the Head Start program, which is located in the school board offices now, would relocate to King George Elementary. Uh so, they would have two classrooms there with their family service coordinator. And then, our Virginia Preschool Initiative would also stay at King George Elementary School. Head Start and VPI would have all three uh zone students for right now. Um And so, we're looking at, as the program is kind of getting going, we're going to

048be changing some program times as well in order to service more students and be able to transport them efficiently. Um this is a change from past programming, but again, as our students needs grow, we just have to change with that. So, we currently have a um a 30 to 1:30 program, but again, to or in order to service those needs, we're going to make a a morning session and an afternoon session Monday through Thursday. So, you would have a Monday 8:30 to noonish session and then a 12:00 to 3:30 session, which is really in line with our community as well with preschools there servicing three- and four-year-olds also. So, that's really just the summary of what's happening. We're as we are starting to move these parts where lots of questions are coming up, but like

049I said, Miss Harris is working with all of the principals and myself. Miss Howard is working with the special education staff that's in all the buildings. So, do you have any questions? >> Yes, I do. >> Okay. >> Number one, are we ready for this? >> Well, um we are yes. I mean, everybody is a go on it. Um, I think transportation has some concerns about making sure they have enough, but um, you know, hoping that drivers will pick up shifts and different things like that in order to do this. >> Well, >> go ahead. >> As you know, I my goal is to have universal pre-K. >> I know. >> But, you know, uh I want to make sure that the pre-K that we have >> Mhm. >> is adequate as the best that

050we can have, you know. Um, and also, you said that the Head Start uh is going to stay at King George Elementary. >> Mhm. >> Are we going to take that over or is Fredericksburg still running the Head Start? >> So, Fredericksburg is still running that. They have a So, Head Start is a grant and they have the grant currently for 5 years. So, right now, King George they're running King George Head Start with King George students. >> Is that VPI also? >> VPI is run by us. >> Okay. All right. Well, I guess we're still back to the preschool. Are we ready to do this? I mean, we all want it, but are we ready to do it? >> We're ready. I think we're seeing that even though we're moving into the schools, I

051don't know if I'm trying to think of the right words here. I don't know if we're going to be able to expand as much as we kind of thought that this was going to what we were hoping to do is to be able to offer preschool within our home schools to more of our community. Um because of the limited space in the buildings, I do think that that eventually is going to be a concern. But, King George L right now is also packed. So, I know that the school board offices is not like you know, those kids over there, there's two classes left, they're not with other kids. So, to you know, they are our students, even though they're run by Fredericksburg City, they're our King George students that, you know, live and reside here.

052So, you know, a better place for them would be in the schools or with other kids, with other preschoolers. So, I do think it's good for them to get out of the school board offices because of that reason. There's resources and supports in schools. It's just different, you know that. They're in an office building right now and their staff and students would thrive, I think, in a in a school building. However, the room for all of us is not all in one place and it kind of limits how we're doing it. >> I have all the trust and confidence in the world in you guys and I'm sure that that you will put forth the best that you have. Uh I just want to make sure that, you know, it's the right time. >> Um

053that's a hard question. I think it's a good question. I think I think ideally we can do it and it's it's going to be a good program. I think our our staff are amazing at all the schools, not only preschool staff but elementary staff and administrators are going to bring it in and bless it. However, I do think that we're going to get to a point where we're just it's too big to manage, you know, and I think that was the one of the goals of a couple years ago kind of talking about like a a center for just early childhood. So. But, we will do whatever you want us to do. >> We We want to do what's best for the students. >> Uh you know, I think I think it's good for students

054to be in their home schools. I think King George Elementary has embraced preschool and knows like it's just a part of it there and I think it will become a part of Sealston and Potomac just like it is at King George Elementary and I think it'll be loved and and great. I think it's also just a different kind of ball game and the preschool parents are different, you know, their babies going off to school even though their kindergarteners are babies too. I think it's just a little bit different. So, I think it's going to be a big change for everybody. >> Okay, thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Yeah, so you had mentioned something about I guess the ability to manage it at the school at the school level, the individual school levels. And I

055I mean, have we looked at the staffing of it and >> Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't mean I just mean, you know, eventually as it's growing and kind of who like the roles we're all playing right now. So, we're trying to kind of figure that out. Everybody's we're all in one area right now. We do have teacher like teachers on administrative assignment who are working with like different parts of the preschool now. When we took the coordinator position, we did those positions. So, they're going to be supporting each of the buildings. Um, under Angie for the elementary part of it and then under Kate Howard for the special education part of it. So, and then the administrators within the building will be managing the groups of students within the building. >> Yeah, so it's going

056to be a transition I guess for >> Yeah. >> So, I I am also a huge advocate of universal education for our four-year-olds. And so, this is really exciting for me to see. But, I guess I was trying to understand the split of the day. >> Yeah. >> So, is the reason for the split of the day to be able to accommodate more students? And and is that split needed now or would that be later when we have more students? >> We did think about that, but it is needed now with the amount of students that we have at the schools. Um, and the possible like the early childhood special education program has to be open to growth at any time. So, if they're at their home schools, like right now Potomac is not maxed,

057but like they have a high amount of like 4-year-olds. So, our three and four-year-old teachers might have to, you know, we might have to do a little bit of mixing or combining or some movement there. Things that we don't we haven't done in the past. So, we've always kind of talked about doing a half-day program because it is more in line with the community the last couple years, but I know like it's just been a struggle with transportation and we've still been able to do it. Um but I with this move we kind of thought, well, if we can do the half-day program, I think the teachers are concerned about the tightness of that, but uh you know, going from one program with nothing in the middle. Um although they're going to have their planning

058and things on Fridays cuz we're going to do a Monday through Thursday straight day. But it's still a long day with little ones. Um >> Yeah, that is a long day. >> We just don't have the for universal preschool, too, like you talk about like there's just not enough room in all the buildings to say we're going to have all four-year-olds for Potomac at Potomac. You know, >> talked about shuffling some resources, too, in terms of We've had a series of meetings. We've had a number of meetings leading up to this. We have current staff that are going to follow some of these students to Potomac Elementary School in Sealston. We've also talked about shifting some resources so that we can meet some other staffing needs that we have. I I think we all in

059our meetings are interested in universal preschool. Space is obviously a big factor and all of the programs that we currently have, early childhood special education, Head Start, and VPI are uh funded programs. Uh you You any students outside of those programs would would be a cost to the local school division, uh which is also a big hurdle that we would have to address if if we decided to go that route. So, outside of our other challenges, staffing and space. >> I love the idea of universal preschool. I think that's an amazing, but I don't necessarily know if this is we're not there yet, but I think if that's a goal, I would love that to be a goal of ours that and I it sounds like it is, but that would be giving every child

060in the community preschool, so that would be awesome. >> Lori, just one more question. Angie Angie's back there, too, so uh we're talking about space >> Mhm. >> and having the the space. The only school we have right now that is not close with space is the middle school, correct? >> The only place that what? >> Middle school Middle school has a lot of space. >> Extra space. >> Well, in terms of enrollment versus capacity. >> Yes. >> And now take Casey would not agree with that. He's shaking his head back there. >> Well, when you look at the numbers, it is anyway. So, um and this is just a thought. Just a thought cuz we would probably, I don't know what what the citizens would say, but a thought of moving the fifth graders

061to the middle school. How would that I mean, if that's that's something that I mean, may not even work. I mean, I you know, I was I I taught high school. I didn't, you know, may not and parents, I don't know whether they would even, you know, consider it or not, but you know, we're talking about space. >> Yeah. That's a um, a a bigger discussion, I think, a different discussion than just with the elementary students. I think that requires a little bit more. We can certainly go back and look at that. Um >> We we vetted the idea a little bit, actually, when we were talking about >> threw lots of things out there. >> We were talking about our elementary capacity a couple years ago when our enrollment continued to climb. We were

062considering those options. I can tell you you know, anecdotally having conversations with people fifth graders with eighth graders was caused some level of trepidation. Um, but in terms of sheer numbers the school the middle school is rated for 1,500 and I think 10 or somewhere in that ballpark. Uh, it's currently crested over 1,000. So I know Dr. Nice how he feels about this uh, and and how we are spread out cuz some of the middle school is very much like Selma Elementary School in that it might have that number, but to to find those nooks and crannies is is not as easy either. Uh, so there's a lot to that conversation. The social adjustment for fifth graders, but in terms of numbers uh, you know, ad- adding and subtracting those numbers makes sense. >> Well,

063yeah, what you're talking about putting 10-year-olds with 13-year-olds. So, you know, and that's what you're the professionals there. You know what you know, what what that is. >> Yeah. >> So, I'm not sure that that would be a good idea, but >> I don't know Yeah. >> Mhm. >> You know, things that were also thrown out is um, add on to the votech and votech could become part of a early childhood, you know, thing. Um there was, you know at one of the teachers threw out, well, if you're you know, if we're building another elementary school, that could be pre-K to something and then uh, you know, lower elementary, upper elementary. um but that all requires >> Money. >> Yeah. Money. Yeah. So, um this is, you know, kind of where we are. Just to

064so that I think it I think there's definite positives for our students with special education needs to be in their home schools and those um administrators and teachers getting to know them and their needs and the transition being very easy and not easy, but smoother than it would be. I think that's going to that's been a benefit at King George Elementary. That's the the bonus that I see when I talk about this. I think, you know, that seeing those students just walk right in that struggled, they're always going to struggle with transition, but that made it easier. Um universal preschool, it's not, but I think it's a, you know, so it's whatever our goal is. Yeah. I This is probably a step forward. I think this is just We We already have a preschool the

065VPI and all that is already here, so it's not like we're starting from scratch at each school. We're but it's going to happen. We're going to have universal preschool soon enough. Ed says he's going to live until we do, so it's very soon. >> Let's do it. All preschoolers. They need it. >> Thank you, Dr. Boyd. You're fantastic. Thank you. >> he's staying on the school board till then. I was trying to be funny. Thank you, ladies. Thank you. All right, I'm moving on to the CTE Advisory Committee Annual Report. All the good stuff that's going on in our schools. All right. Good evening, Dr. Boyd, Mrs. Chairman, school board members, and student representatives. My name is Kim Chestlo. I'm one of the assistant principals at the high school, and I have the pleasure of

066supervising the CTE department. I also have with me Terry Rinco, who is our work-based learning specialist, and I'm sorry. I just went blank. You're waving at me. I'm like, what? Um and Aaron is with us as well, and she is the I'm sorry. I always for Supervisor of Secondary Instruction. I just We call ourselves, just so you guys know, the three-prong stool. Because without the three of us, CTE, we kind of hold it all together. So, um so that's how we talk about ourselves. So, sorry. Um February um In February, we celebrated um nationwide as Career and Technical Education Month. It's a time to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE programs. We appreciate that you gave us the opportunity to do that this evening, so that we could showcase all the great things

067that are happening. I would first like to publicly thank all of our amazing CTE teachers at both the middle and high schools that give tirelessly in their classrooms during the school day, and they and also into the evenings and weekends to ensure our students are provided with high-quality instruction, as well as the opportunity to participate in their respective organizations, competitions, and community service projects. I am confident to report to you that our CTE students are well on their way to being prepared to join not only King George and Virginia's highly um skilled workforce. In addition to their work in the classroom, our students are putting King George on the map in their CTSO competitions. This evening, I would like to recognize our CTSO winners that will be competing at not only the state, but the

068national levels this year. First, I would like to have Mrs. Strauss come up and recognize our DECA winners. >> Good evening. Um it's my pleasure to um make share with you and on the screen here all of our wonderful winners at our state leadership conference that occurred at the last couple of days of February and the 1st of March. First off, Grace Sook won as the Virginia DECA president. >> Wow. Yeah. >> Ruth Louise Page won a scholarship from Virginia DECA, which is awesome. On Saturday night after competition, there were several medal winners. These medals awards were for high scores in testing and high scores in the role plays that they were in. Maggie Donahue, Principles of Marketing top role play. Natalie Creveling and Will Dezoala, uh hospitality team decision making, they won top test

069and top one of the top test scores and one of the top role play scores. Eli Tritt in Apparel and Accessories a top role play for role play one. Zoe Hackett, top role play for role play one and two. Vivian Rincon, food marketing series top role play two. Uh Kaylin Graves, Hotel Lodging Management top role play two. And Ruth Louise Page, Human Resource Management top role play two. And then Quick Serve Restaurant Management, Kathy Enthrone >> Enthrogandi. Uh top role play one. I have struggled with her last name for as long as I've known her and that's been almost her whole high school career. On Sat on a Sunday morning, we had our grand award winners moving forward to ICDC International Career Development Conference in April where we'll be heading to Atlanta. Hospitality Tourism Team

070Decision Making went to first place for Nellie Kreveling and Will Dezoulla. They had top scores in everything. I was very excited for that. Food Marketing Series first place to Vivian Rincon. Mom is here. Selling first place to Chloe Smalnick. Business Services Marketing Zoe Hackett. Human Resource Management Ruth Louise Page. Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making Virginia Yergey and Noah Miller. School Based Enterprise Recertification of Fox Docs our school store which is also our school based enterprise which is part of work based learning. Chase Landrezi and Haley Harden move forward with that. King George won the gold chip award which is a top award for its annual report. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Rincon or Mr. and Mrs. John Rincon. Terry and John. They were awarded Friends of DECA award for their constant support of not only

071King George DECA chapter but going to Virginia Beach and chaperoning and judging there for many years and going to Internationals and chaperoning that for twice. Yes. And oh there's one more thing down there. I don't need to read Okay. So thank you all very much. Thanks Bee. Yes thank you all very much. All right. Next up we have Mrs. Terrell for FBLA. So February was a exciting for us. We participated in regional competition which was held at the Benny Raceway. We had 33 students in 42 students in 33 different categories compete. Over 75% of them had never competed before. We were the smallest school in the region, but we had the most members present. We had 29 members present and the closest They're going to tell me it's 27. I think it was 28, but

072we're we'll just go with that. We did come home with 18 medals, 10 first places, three seconds, and five third places. And All of which are going to be going to state competition in Reston, Virginia. They're going to state competition in Reston, Virginia, and then we're headed to Nationals in San Antonio, Texas in late June. We get to travel once again on July 3rd, but it's okay. I have a couple Some of them here. Ben Benjamin, he placed first place in network infrastructure. Lan, she was in hospitality event management. They placed third place. And Jaden, you had two You had one securities and investments first place. This is the second time he's competed and the second time he's placed in 2 years. This will be when we get into Nationals in June, it will be

073only the second time, according to FBLA National FBLA, that King George has participated. So, it's pretty exciting. We last year we had five participate. Four of which placed in the top 75 in the entire United States and one placed in the top 15. And there was 14,500 students there competing. So, it'll be again. >> YES. THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT, next I have Mr. Mitchell for FFA. >> Good evening. How are you all? >> I'm good. Thank you. >> Seth and Ella with me. Ella is our FFA president. Um this year we went to the state fair and competed. Uh got first place in ag demonstration with Zoe Hackett. Horticulture demonstration, we have fourth place with Addison Rollins. Uh fourth place forestry field day log toss, which that's something forestry field day is a little different.

074I mean, the kids do everything from two-man crosscut saw to water accuracy with the Indian can, log toss, log roll, things like that. Uh long tractor operators contest, uh 12th place out of 35 individuals, uh was Gabe Davison. And our federation contest, first place in the tractor operators competition with Seth Parker. Um second place for small engine was Tate Rollins. Second place for tractor troubleshooting was Seth and Tate again. Um our area, Seth went on from his federation to go to first place in our area for tractor operators and he will be going to Rockingham County Fairgrounds the 15th of April um for state tractor operators. >> Hey, Cole. >> And that we're hoping that he's going to bring us home a state trophy with that as well. >> Yeah. >> So, Seth also was

075sponsored by the Northern Neck Electric Co-op this past weekend to go to Virginia, the Virginia Cooperative Council, um Virginia Institute for Cooperative Education workshop. It's kind of a ag econ who's mind in the store scenario. He was part of the second place team and only missed it by less than 100 points being on the second place team for that as well. So, Seth is headed to NC State for college next year. Ella is trying to decide between whether she's going to University of Maryland or Virginia Tech at this point. Ella is currently working at Ingleside Nursery and she did an internship last summer at Stratford Hall. So. >> Hey Carl. >> That's that's what we have. >> It's coming. >> All right, up next I am going to go over the accomplishments of our NJRTC

076program. They have done really outstanding this year as well. Our rifle team, both the JV and varsity air rifle teams won state championships this year. Several other first place finishes throughout the competition season. The drill team came off a record setting season last year and then they the team surpassed their own record this year placing second overall in the state championship. They had the best finish in the program's 33 years of competing. Truly an outstanding competition year for them. They received a plethora of other first place finishes throughout the season and then there's some pictures up there. Do you want to say anything about it? So our air rifle team is a small um, team with two. We have our junior varsity known as our novice, which is normally your freshman or your first year

077shooters with your varsity being, um, your A vet who are your second, third, fourth year shooters. Um, and they practice Monday through Thursday after school in the old vo-tech building and then when they got moved from that they went to the school board, um, building. And our drill team, uh, ever since end of August, beginning of September time, we practice Monday, Wednesday, Fridays from we had to be at school at 05:30 and we practice till 7:00 a.m. in the gym. Um, and that didn't end until just end of last month. So, kudos to that team for putting on our second place in the state championship with taking first in almost all of our event, um, events. And that has four drill team routines including a color guard to make it a fifth. On top of

078that we have an academic team and a physical, um, fitness team. So, most of Fox company, um, was able to come out and participate that and so I just want to congratulate all of our Fox company for their accomplishments in both air rifle and drill team. >> Thank you. All right, then we have SkillsUSA, um, Mrs. Cropp. I may need to help her. Her and I both have struggled a little bit with allergies, but if I need to do so, I will. >> Yes, good evening. Um, I would like to thank all of you for allowing us to come in this evening and recognize our awesome students. Um, I have a few of them here with me. >> Just keep going. Keep going over so they can come out of the room. >> All righty.

079So, March 9th through 11th, SkillsUSA had their state championships in Virginia Beach and I have, let's see, >> I think >> Yeah, I'm trying to So, we had three silver medalists. I'm sorry, I'm like Um Molly Hapgood. Molly, can you Molly competed in additive manufacturing. Um her partner, James Woodard, is not with us this evening. And then we have Wyatt Vogel. And Wyatt competed in a brand new competition this year, and it's career and technical educator. So, that was a really interesting and uh I would say needed competition to get more people into becoming CTE educators. Um So, our gold medalists, uh Jayden Burnett, prepared speech. Tyler Gresham, engineering technology design. Mariano Amescquita is not with us this evening, but engineering technology and design. And Iressa Brummett, also a member of the engineering technology and

080design team. Great gold medalist in additive manufacturing, Ben Coggli. Ben's partner, Andrew Franzo, is not with us this evening. And lastly, but not last but not least, um Anna Cox was our state champion in architectural drafting. Do you guys want to say anything? No, they're shy. >> I'll go to see far. We'll do a Actually, if I can have all of the CTE CTE students come up with the school board. I'm assuming you can take a picture. All of you can come up and run up over here with your school board and follow Mrs. Sigmon's directions. That would be great. >> Good job, guys. >> I didn't want to hit him. Yes, go ahead. >> So, you don't want to change something? >> I did that. >> I think they're going to move so you're

081keeping them from moving. Different smile. Oh, I'm sorry. >> I don't know what's wrong. >> Got it? Move me out of the way. Sorry, I didn't realize you were behind me. Is everybody good? All the parents, am I out of your way? Okay. >> All right, good job, guys. >> As I started off this presentation saying, CTE is winning. Not only in the classroom, we are winning out there at regionals, we're winning at states, and we're winning at nationals, and these kids are certainly putting us on the map, which is just really amazing. I do have to share one quick story. Um Mrs. Crop came down to my office holding all of those gold and silver medals on her arm. It looked like the Olympics. It was exciting. Um So, I I really quickly want

082to share some CTE highlights and accomplishments. Um our CTE programs were promoted at the CGS Steam Night and and a lot and um along with our technology department. All of our English 10 classes right now are undergoing the CGE CTE Career Academy. We're still holding the monthly CTE dinners to continue um to continue with our talks with the community. Um Mrs. Rinco um spearheads that and we always have a table full of community members and stakeholders who want to have these conversations about how to help our students. Um the CTE is also being um has also been written up in a resource book for CTE educators, again putting King George on the map. Um King George High School CTE is the subject of our new Career Accelerator program. It is a grant from Goodwill International

083to help seniors successfully enter the trades. Mr. Miller um started and picked back up our Virginia Star program after school, which is a club that is working on damaged computers. Um they received a a lot of computers from the North Carolina floods and they're currently working on um repairing them and then they're going to donate them back out into the community. A new lifestyle fair was just held at King George Middle School on Friday, which was a huge success. Um where students were matched with their assessment results with a career that aligned to their strengths and then that will continue once they move up into the high school. And then King George High School will also be the site of the Health Careers Immersion Day Camp. Um that's a collaboration through RCC, the Bay Consortium

084Workforce Development Board, and Mary Washington Hospital, which that's really exciting and will be coming this summer. Um next I'm going to ask Mrs. Rinco to come up and speak to us about or speak to you about our work-based learning highlights. >> Good evening, everyone. We're excited to share with you that 400 juniors and some seniors demonstrated their workplace readiness at this year's two rivers career fairs. King George High School students attended the Fredericksburg Chamber's mock interview day and earned intern expo this year. As far as our students, seven students participated in externships in six different departments in the school board office. One student participated in a paid internship in nutrition services that led to additional work with the department and culminated in her serve safe certification. And we do not have a formal culinary program.

085Very exciting. Eight students participated in paid internships in four different departments in King George Parks and Recreation. Eight different teachers participated in a grant-funded day in the life summer experience exploring CTE industries such as aquaculture, medical imaging, cybersecurity to foster career a careers culture throughout King George High School. And currently 12 students are in the home stretch completing IECC's pre-apprenticeship electrical program during the school day funded completely by industry partners and our economic development authority, a first of its kind in the state of Virginia. >> As you can see, we have a lot of great things going on, but Mrs. Capel is now going to come up and speak to you about the growth that we hope to see with our CTE program. >> So good evening, everyone. As Dr. Trusslow shared, we are doing

086so many awesome things. Students, uh instructors, thank you so much for all of your hard work and we're hoping to take your hard work and expand even further. So, our hopes are we've been working as a committee, various members of our committee have gotten together and we have visited uh four regional centers. We've done the research with the data coming in from our community partners and our uh industry partners. And through our committee work, we are presenting our ideas moving forward. So, we're hoping to expand um our and introduce an electricity program, an HVAC program, and a culinary program in a new space. And then um we know we're doing wonderful things and we want to give them an opportunity some new space, expand what we have in the high school, and in our new

087building. So, we would move the nurse aide, the medical assisting, welding, and building trades program to uh the new location. And where we are with that, and I'll let Dr. Boyd speak more to that if he needs to, but we're working with our our board our board of supervisors to take the next steps towards that um securing an architect, uh allowing their input, and giving us um what the space could look like along with all the research we've done, and just moving forward with our project. So, if you will, just just so you know we have why we're doing all this, um we have our CTE advisory committee monthly as we said with Ms. Rinco in CTE Eats. We meet with industry partners, educators, community leaders. We've had that opportunity. We have heard from our

088community and industry leaders the needs. We've looked at the data, the research to show us and guide us so that we can continue to grow as a county and support our students um down the road. Workforce data analysis as I said, so just what's going on around us, how do we continue to grow, support our students. We know we want to see them walk in um with open minds and walk out with those certifications that will make them employable and marketable, um, and also give them a platform to grow as young people into the workforce in our community. And then, um, like we said, we had the opportunity to go to four regional visits. We saw the great things our communities, um, our regional partners are doing and, um, took their feedback. We're going to

089apply it, um, the things that they liked, the things that they would change if they had the opportunity. So, um, we've heard them. We've had that opportunity and now it's just putting it on paper and in existence. So, are there any questions this evening about our awesome CTE programs, where we look to go, um, in in our future? >> Just a big thank you to everybody who's made all those trips and done all the research. I know it's been a lot, um, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of it because it also helps Mr. Frank and I have been, I think Mrs. Scott went on one of the trips, but, you know, it helps with us with a vision and, you know, and also, um, I'm excited for the students and

090Miss Ranko with the the idea of of asking the the middle school students. That was a that's a fabulous idea. So, thank you all. It's been a lot of work and I know we're not done. >> Yes, and and as we keep saying, and I appreciate, um, your thoughts on it, too. We're not just building for now, we're building for our future. So, as we make these decisions and have these discussions, I know, um, I know everyone's aware, but that's also our end goal, too, that we grow with the future in mind. So, our middle schoolers, our elementaries, um, you know, students in our community as we continue to move forward, um, we're not just growing for the next 5 years, we're looking to make sure that we're still on the map and doing great

091things in 20, 30, 40 years. >> Thank you. >> Madam Chair, I just want to take a moment to say thank you to our all-star team in the audience here. What did you call yourself? The three the three three three-legged stool. >> The all three of us together, we get it done. Sometimes we lean on everyone one or the other. So, I'm thankful for this team and the CTE teachers and the students that put in the work on a daily basis. And I know the educators in this this room, these kids come to them with ideas. And And Ms. Raincoat and Dr. Trust Low say, "Let's make it work." And they come to me and we say, "All right, we'll figure it out. Well, we're going to make it work." So, our students are at

092the heart of what we do. And I I commend you guys and I thank you guys for doing great things. >> Yes, thank you. >> So, this all-star team, the effort, the knowledge that they have, we're in a very good place right now with the momentum we have moving forward. The effort of the school board, the board of supervisors, the partnership right now that we have with many folks in our community to include our local government, I think we're making great strides in moving forward with this vocational center. And specifically speaking, we are on par on schedule to demo the existing vocational building this summer. That RFP is hit the streets. I've I've been notified today that very soon, with you know, this week very soon, the RFP for architecture and engineering will be pushed

093out. That That's pushed out this week. It will be on the open market for 45 days. After 45 days, we will we will decide who we want to review in terms of the architects selected. We'll interview those architects. And really from there, we we turn it over to them with the concept we have in terms of programming and they mock up a design for us for for school board review and for community input and I think the process is moving forward wonderfully. So, I know Mr. Smalls neck on his end has been a great asset and he's working with our county financial firms to figure out how to fund the project and I couldn't be more proud of everybody's effort in this and I think it's it's going in a very optimistic direction. So, thank

094you all. >> Dr. Ward, do we have any timeline on when we'll get that first mock-up design? >> Uh so, we will have proposals by mid-May and those will be proposals from all architectural firms. So, from there we'll make a decision on which architect to choose from, but really that's just the beginning of the process. Those are those are beginning mock-ups. They'll do things like community interest sessions. They'll speak with our current instructors. They'll speak with school board and try to get some feedback on what we think we need in that building specifically where where the final design will be massaged to a point that we all appreciate. Yeah. >> Thank you. Give him a hand. Thank you, guys. >> All right, moving on to our student representatives. Um remind me of your name. >>

095Logan Samuel. >> Logan, yes. Logan, you want to go first? Okay. >> Good evening, everyone. My name is Logan Samuel. I am a student representative from KGMS and I have a few announcements for the middle school. So, since the last meeting, there were math and reading growth assessments on February 24th and 26th. On March 5th, after school was a staff versus student basketball game, which I think the staff won. That's sad. >> Barely though. Cuz my my daughter my daughter went against uh MJ on that and she she won she lost to MJ, but MJ gave her the basket. Go ahead. Sorry. >> No, you're fine. Um on March 12th was the seventh grade dance and on the 20th was the career and lifestyle fair for all grades. Throughout this week and last week, the

096fifth grade students have been visiting the middle school. And later this week on the 25th will be the reading and writing SOL for eighth grade. And also on the 25th, 26th, and the 27th will be the KGMS spring play called The Day the Internet Died >> Yeah. >> at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Then on Friday, the quarter three award ceremony will take place. At the end of every month, students who are recognized for their attendance are put into a raffle for the chance to win a prize. But because it's March Madness, students have the chance to win a prize by the end of each week in March. The prizes are a free donut for third place, a $5 Sheets card for second, and a free pizza for first place. And other than that, spring

097sports are off to a good start and go Foxes. >> Thank you. >> Good evening, members of the board, administrators, and community members. My name is Jake Lover, and I'm a student at King George High School. Recently, your school board representative sent out a survey to better understand the concerns and priorities of our student body. From that feedback, several key issues stood out, issues I'm here to share on behalf of the students. One of the most consistent concerns was the condition of our school bathrooms. Students reported broken sinks, toilets, and stall doors. These are basic necessities and maintaining them is important to ensure all a functional and respectful learning environment. Students are requesting that these issues be addressed. Including with this, there is a concern about the bathrooms in the old votech building. Students have

098reported that they have not been up to up kept in quite some times. With statements today, students saying that the toilets do not work in the female bathrooms along with no toiletries are provided. Even though the old votech building is said to been cleared out, it's still being utilized when sports teams are going through there. Um so this is a concern as students utilize these while participating in these sports. Additionally, students expressed a need for menstrual products to be stocked in women's restrooms. This was brought up as a concern related to the accessibility and supporting students during the school day. I would like to bring awareness to a situation involving a website that was recently posting posted containing vulgar and inappropriate comments about students. This issue has been brought to the attention of administration and

099as shared by Dr. Burns, the students' family have been contacted and efforts are underway to have the site taken down. This situation highlights the importance of maintaining a respectful and safe environment for all of our students. I want to briefly mention a recent safety-related event. Last Friday, we entered a partial lockdown near the beginning of first block, which lasted till the start of second block. This was due to anonymous call concerning a student's safety. Administration handled the situation effectively and thankfully there was no injuries to any students, staff, or teachers. We appreciate the quick response and focus to keeping everyone safe. Additionally, on March 20th, the middle school hosted several career-oriented representatives for the 7th and 8th grade students. A big thank you to our incredible business partners for spending the day with our students

100and helping inspire the next generation. On a more positive note, I'd like to recognize some of the great things happening at King George High School. The KGHS Fox team step team recently competed in their first competition hosted at the high school and earned second place. Congratulations to them and we wish them best of luck on their next competition on May 2nd. In athletics, King George tennis team has a home match today against James Monroe. This meet week, our track and baseball teams have meets on Wednesday with baseball, soccer, and softball also competing on Thursday. We wish best of luck to them. This past week we had two Foxes competing at NCSA's in Florida. I want to congratulate junior Ava Eddie for taking sixth in the nation for 50 backstroke and eighth in the 100 backstroke

101along with our senior Sid Johnson for taking ninth in the 200 free and going the best time at a minute 50. One last thing before I end my speech today, a famous quote that I refer back to quite often said by Winston Churchill is quote, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." So, as we finish out this strong, thriving school year with 57 days till the class of 2026 graduates and underclassmen move into summer time, we still have many events and opportunities to keep looking forward to. As we head into spring break next week, I encourage everyone to take some time to rest, stay safe, and return ready to finish out this school year strong. Thank you for this time and considering our feedback from our

102students. >> Thank you. >> Jake. He scared me. I thought we were back in public comment at first, but then he turned it for positive. But, you got something? No? You're done? Okay. All right, moving on to um meeting minutes for our February 23rd and then the disciplinary hearing. So, I will be exempt from this. So, if Carrie, you want to take out, you can. Can I get a motion? >> I would like a motion to approve the meeting minutes from February 23rd disciplinary hearing disciplinary hearing at 3:00, the February 23rd disciplinary hearing at 4:00, and then the regular meeting on February 23rd, unless >> You have a motion and seconded any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> And Colleen's abstaining and chair vice chair votes I. Motion carries. Thank you, Carrie. All

103right. Now, we're moving on to policies reviewed but not revised. >> Yes, Madam Chair. So, we have policies in in three areas this week. We had a large download from VSBA, and I think with the help of Miss Galf, we've been able to organize these quite successfully. The first area is policies reviewed but not revised. So, all of our policies through VSBA are on an usually like a five-year renewal schedule. So, they review them every five years. The first group of policies are ones that were reviewed but no changes were made. The second group of policies, they're in the consent agenda, policy manual updates. Those are the ones that we often see that might have just a grammatical mistake, a comma, changing a word, or whatever it may really no substantive change at all in

104those policy updates. Hopefully, you've had a chance to take a look at them. And then the final I'm jumping ahead a little bit, but the the final section of policies we have this evening are policy manual updates in discussion that are that do have substantive change that I can go through individually if need be. So, I can stop there with for any questions Madam Chair for the consent agenda. >> Madam Chair, since there were no changes to the first set, I would like to make a motion to approve policy DIA, policy GCBP, policy GCQAB, policy JFCL, and policy KBC. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? I. >> I. >> Motion carries. And then the second set was just >> These were These were just policies that really have no substantive change, just

105grammatical updates to them. >> Okay. >> wanted to do that big motion. >> I will make a motion to approve policies. All of All of >> Yeah, as presented. >> As presented. >> updates as presented. >> All policy updates as presented. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Uh Dr. Board, I was looking at this and you know, corporal punishment, and I was thinking back to our years in high school when Mr. Roller had the board of education. And it was As a matter of fact, you met him. He came to visit you. The first superintendent, the youngest superintendent, remember? >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah, he came to visit you. >> Oh. >> He was our principal when we were there and he had a board of education and you got a choice of taking the

106board of education or going home. >> Yeah, we can't do that anymore, Mr. Bright. >> Yeah. >> Hey, Dr. Boyd, was there any revisions that you had in mind that you might that we might >> There's nothing in this group here. The These are relatively mild. The There's nothing that's of major mention. I've I've gone through every single one of them, reviewed them. They're They're the same policies that we have on the books now in terms of substance. The only changes are grammatical changes that uh They just need to be updated in terms of uh grammar so that Aaron can update them on the on, you know, in our policy manual, but not any substantive change. >> That GCBD thing, that makes me miss David Bush. Remember those days? All right. Do you >> You

107still got a vote. >> Do what? >> You still have >> Oh, yeah, we are. Okay. All right, any discussion? No. Um all those in favor? >> I. Motion carries. Of the revised policy. Approval. All right. >> And then finally, Madam Chair, in the consent agenda, we have one donation this evening that we need board approval on, donated by uh Trevor Faye uh to King George High School theater department. Uh and it was many of the items that they use for their production, heavy-duty special effects tripod, Froggys high output fog snow machine, and SoClean AQ log line fog machine. I couldn't tell you what that is. Uh Sparkular fountains and a road case uh donated by Trevor Faye. I would ask for acceptance of that donation this evening, Madam Chair. >> So, even when there's

108not a dollar amount? >> No, it's not always a dollar amount. It It's just It could be items. >> And is this from an organization or just >> No, from an individual. >> Individual. Okay. All right. >> Madam Chair, I make a motion that we accept the donations as presented. >> I second. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. Motion carries to approve the donated items for theater. All right, action items 2026-27 special education plan, Mrs. Kate How- or Dr. Kate Howard. One day I'll get used to that. I was just just sitting back there just thinking about all the amazing things the kids are doing, right? So, just filled up and what amazing work everyone is doing. And along those lines, tonight I want to present our annual plan, which you know is

109required every year to continue all the amazing things that are required for our special education students here in King George. Pretty simple and straightforward. This annual plan part B flow-through application is required to be presented to the school board tonight so that we may present this grant to the state and provide the allowability of funds so that we can continue to provide high-quality instruction and staff and professional development as well as supplies for our kiddos with special needs. The if we look back to the implementation from the prior year, which we're always a year behind, so that's why it says 24-25. There are two pots of money in this grant, the 611 and the 619. The 611 that pot of money, that grant money, covers students in K to 12. The 619 is for our

110ECSE students. So, for the prior year, we used the majority of the the funds for staffing, professional development, instructional and assessment materials, and purchased services. That 619 grant funds pot of money was used for professional development, instructional and assessment materials, and purchased services. These are also what we will continue to propose using the money for as it continues to be the need. Thank you, Ms. Higgins. So, part of the requirements for this grant funds are what's called the maintenance of effort or MOE. That is an application formula that's built into the grant, which is a checks and balances. There's a four-part checks and balances within the program that ensures we are using our money wisely, that we are spending these grant funds wisely. And as it says, you have to spend the same amount of

111money each year on or more on students with disabilities based on our number of students. So, we passed it in all four categories, really proud of that. And so, we passed that. The next part of it is if we have what's called a coordinated early intervention services, which again, we are not identified. You don't want to be CEIS, that's a bad thing. So, we are not identified, again, something really to be proud of because what it says is we are providing that high quality for our early childhood intervention services. So, we're doing everything we need to do within our parameters of what we have. So, we are not required to consider that source, which is good thing. The last part of the requirement is what's called the proportionate set-aside or PSA. So, when we have

112students that are homeschooled and should they need a service plan, if they have an IEP, and they they may need occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech and language therapy, we offer that service plan to them. Some take it, some don't. But based on the numbers that we have, we have to do what it's called proportionate set-aside and set aside funds to be able to pay for those services for the students. So, this year we'll be setting aside $7,389 to cover those costs. So, that is a requirement of our obligation under IDEA. This year, our proposal, based on our numbers, for the 611 fund, remember that is for our K-12 students, is $1,128,594. That will be used to to staff about 11 staff members. It's for supplies, contracted services, professional development, and travel. The travel has

113to be in the state of Virginia. We cannot go out of the state of Virginia for that. The 619 projection is for the preschool, remember? So, just side note, doesn't matter where that preschool is. So, it'll still apply to all the preschools. And also side note, kudos to Lori Wages, who came up here and did an amazing job, as well as Angie and everybody that's been a part of what looked like a small presentation, but an enormous undertaking with a lot of heart and soul. So, I'm sorry for I digressed there for a minute. I just wanted to say that. But the 619 projection of that $22,780 is again for supplies, contracted services, professional development, and travel. So, all of that goes into an application that I present to the state. So, all I need

114you guys to do tonight is say, "Yes. Let's Let's do it." And then I send it to them. What typically happens is they take it, and then it's all kind of a formula, right? So, the state will look at our numbers based on our December 1 count. I talk about that a lot. Our December 1 count is a snapshot of what our our special education numbers are for the whole year, and that number determines a lot of these calculations. So, the state, once the budget and everything is finalized, which is completely out of my control and our control, will come back and say, "Yep, we're going to give you this much or we're going to give you more." So, it's it's really it's an opportunity for us to continue, like I said, with our great

115services for our students with disabilities. Anybody have any questions? >> I have a quick question about the homeschoolers. >> Yes, ma'am. >> So, we have some homeschoolers that submit the waiver or whatever, but I understand that some of them don't have to for whatever reason. >> Right. >> So, how are they made aware of the availability for those kinds of services? >> Sure, and that that is something that um well, in in our communication to the public as far as like tonight goes, we're hoping they're checking in and listening, um as well as the schools. Anytime someone calls and talks about We do have that often where a homeschool family may call and say, "Hey, you know, my student might need speech or um they may get a doctor's note right that says, 'Hey, they

116they need some services.'" And then we will have that meeting and we will discuss. Oftentimes the parents take us up on it. And they would like to have the services. So, at that point, um the IEP team decides that we're going to provide that service plan for them, and we will meet and provide those services that are agreed upon in that IEP meeting. >> Okay, thanks. >> You're so welcome. Any other questions? >> Dr. Howard, you do a lot of great things as well. >> Oh, thank you. I Everybody here >> Y'all are great. You give me like encourage just your love of each other and teamwork and everything. >> It's relationships. Ms. Davis. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> For sure. That's smile. >> When we're given a charge, it happens, right? Cuz look at

117these amazing kids here tonight. Like I I was telling Miss Stroud, I was like, "I've known some of them since they were like five, and it's incredible to see the things they're doing now, you know?" It's a testament to all the hard work for everybody in the schools, for sure. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Thanks for letting me just go off script for a minute. >> Okay, Madam Chair. I would like to make a motion that we approve the grant proposal in the amount of the proposed grant of $1,394.80 and I'm sorry, >> I was going to say a couple more zeros. >> $1,394,889 for the 611 grant and 22,116 for the 619 from the Virginia Department of Education. >> Second. >> It's okay, though. It's okay. >> it on this, but it's actually that

118number right there. >> Well, they're both estimates, right? >> Yes, they're both estimates, so it's okay. >> It was in the ballpark. >> Yeah, it's on your paper. >> Yeah, yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> Motion carries. Grant is approved. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> All right, moving on to uh Oh my goodness. It's been a long day. Um Atlantic Union Is it Is that where we are? >> Yes, ma'am. I can do this one quickly, Madam Chair. Uh so, again, Jen, our new finance director, Jen Brody, has uh dug into our credit accounts, and we are in need of a board motion to make Jen Brody and myself the administrators of the Visa credit cards

119for Atlantic Union Bank Visa. Uh they currently is Dr. Benson >> I remember. >> and Cheryl. So, and Sherry. So, if we could uh if I could have a motion this evening to to myself and Jen Brody to be designated as the new program administrators, Madam Chair. >> Madam Chair, I make a motion that we approve Dr. Josie Ward, Superintendent, and Jennifer Brody, Supervisor of Finances, designated as the new program administrators. >> I second. Any discussion? >> You say administrators of the um >> Everything. >> Credit card account. >> Did you think on? >> You just said administrators. >> It's >> Okay. All those in favor? >> I. >> Wait, wait, wait. We have a question. >> Um this is just to change your names, right? >> This is right now it's just to change

120names. Mhm. So that we have access to the account. Mhm. >> Okay. All those in favor? >> I. >> And then name change is approved. And then the month Oh, by the way, this I I just want to say something about Jen Brody and her what a great job she did her first in the middle of budget season coming in and doing that because I cannot stop hearing enough from the Board of Supervisors how well our budget has been presented and how clean. So good job to you your team and Mrs. Brody. >> Yeah, it's it's been a very good budget season and and she's been a blessing thus far, so. >> Certainly helpful. All right, month of the military child proclamation. >> Yes, Madam Chair. So King George County Schools is home to nearly

121400 children whose parents currently serve in the military and hundreds more who support our military through work at NWS, Dahlgren. King George County Schools is recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a Purple Star School. The Virginia Oh, excuse me. Uh where am I? The Virginia Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military. Schools that earn the award receive a special Purple Heart recognition to display on site. One component of the Purple Heart designation is the school board annually passes a resolution publicly that the school division supports the military students and families within King George County. My recommendation this evening, Madam Chair, is a motion to approve the proclamation designating April 2026 as the month of the military child.

122>> Madam Chair, I make a motion to approve that proclamation designating April 2026 as the month of the military child. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? I. Motion approved. And So I got to say okay. What do you say? Approved health care rates. >> Uh yes, Madam Chair. So uh this is just our formal recognition. We have had discussions about this. We've made decisions about how we want to uh accept the rate increase and to share those costs between employer and employee. Uh so this evening we need a a formal uh a motion approved motion from the school board uh to accept those health care rates so that we can turn back over to Anthem and uh let them know that we're ready to move forward with renewal this year. So uh

123a motion to authorize the superintendent to pursue and execute a renewal agreement that will provide employees health insurance coverage through the local choice health benefits plan beginning July 1, 2026, Madam Chair. >> Only because we have to. That rate is excruciating. >> It's it's a high amount this year. >> Somebody make a motion. Who body wants to make the motion? Yeah, nobody wants to. >> I make a motion to authorize this. >> We We need help here, guys. >> We need help? Yeah, I need help. >> Yeah, what if we don't? I don't I don't want to. Trust me. Uh what if we don't? >> I I have a question with it actually, but I was going to wait till you tell the motion is made. >> I make a motion to >> If they

124don't, we don't have health insurance. >> Sue and execute a renewal agreement that will provide employees health insurance coverage through the local choice health benefits plan beginning July 1, 2026. I need a second. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Mrs. Cleveland. >> So, I would like to ask the board to consider um going to market with this in the future. We talked about this last year when the rates were going to go up to you know, 20 plus percent and they actually did this year. So, I I think that we need to do our due diligence on the next cycle and have it bid out. I do I did get a card from a insurance carrier when we were at the um >> BASB >> the BASB BA conference. So, I have that one. I mean,

125I'm not I just I think we need to we should bid it out to at least two different >> We can do that. >> two different ones so we can at least see it. >> guy now, Keith? >> Well, that's not our health care. He's he's our broker. He works on but we could direct him to bid it out and two, I think you probably got one from Jefferson program Jefferson something or other and there's other ones. Local choice Going through the exercise will not hurt. What I'm >> she just means without side of just him because he's going to give us the same ones. >> Well, he's he's our health care expert. I mean, if we want to go with a different broker, we can >> Oh. >> do that, but >> I'd like

126to see what they can offer. >> Okay. >> I think that it would be good for us to do the due diligence so we can see it. >> I agree with that. >> Because though because he is a broker, but he's only offering you know, what he can offer. So, there's another company that I know of talking to them at the conference. And I don't know if they would be better, but it's worth it to try. >> I agree. >> So. Yeah, Jesse, they they did he said like kind of shop around a little bit and these were the best rates offered this year at least. >> Yes. Well, as our as our rate increase kind of implies, we weren't a very marketable pool this year. So, you know, hopefully that gets better, but you

127never know. I mean, it's all based on >> Stop being healthy out there. >> No, it's not. It's Yeah. >> a very small That's what I mean. It was a very small I mean, stop being very small percentage that had the bill so high. >> Yeah. Now, I I do believe that the compensation increase if we were to get this budget brought home entirely, uh the compensation increase this year is one that's going to swallow that health insurance increase very well, um based on the numbers we've crunched. However, still it's still a very large increase. So, taking in looking at other options next year certainly not a bad idea. I agree with Ms. Cleveland. >> Okay. >> Dr. Board, we talked about a flat rate of 88 and 12. Is that what we're going with?

128>> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> That uh for the single plan. >> Right. >> For the single plan. >> Mhm. >> What's for the family plan? >> Uh I don't have all the percentages. Well, actually maybe I do. >> going to stay the same or does that change? >> No, those percentages stay the same, correct? Yeah, those the the percentages are the same as last year, but they're different depending on single, dual, or family. >> Okay. All right. >> And then what plan you have? >> Thank you. Any more Any more discussion? All right. Um Are we at We had a motion. >> favor. >> All those in favor, I. >> I. >> Motion carries. >> Yeah, I got to have this. >> All right. Only because it has to. We are moving on to

129policy manual updates. Looks like we did >> Yes, Madam Chair, how would you prefer I proceed through these? Would you guys like to go through the >> Non changes first like where there's limited changes >> Uh well, these all have substantive changes, but but not huge you know They're not moving mountain changes, but but there are changes. So, I can go through them individually. I can go through them together. It it's up to the you, Madam Chair. >> Um One by one is fine. >> One by one? Okay, first policy is B B B C. Uh this is the board member oath of office. We have this policy currently, but the school divi or excuse me, VSBA has added the red section there at the bottom which basically talks about how the position will become

130vacant if the school board member doesn't take the oath in the required amount of time, which is 30 days from from appointment. So, we're currently doing that, um but as you can see VSBA's put some hard some some stronger language in there for taking the oath of office. >> Madam Chair, go ahead. >> I move that we approve BBBC as written as written. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> The It is approved. The policy approved. >> Is approved. >> So, Madam Chair, the next two BDD and I I think I don't have it in front of me, but I think it's BDDL talks about electronic participation in school board meetings. That's for school board meetings. And then the next policy BDDL is for committee meetings. It's the same substance

131in both of those policies. You can see they've changed some verbage in terms of a desire to have the meetings in a physical location. If you can have them in a physical location, you're not supposed to opt for a virtual offering. You're supposed to have them in a physical location if you can. Um but both of these are required to be updated annually. And um again, the only difference between this one and the next one BDDL is one is the first one is for school board members the second one is for school board committees. >> Madam chair I make a motion that we approve BDD policy BDD and BDDL as submitted. >> Second. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> Policy provision has been approved. >> Next one madam chair is GBEB this

132is staff weapons in school and this policy speaks to who is able to carry weapons in school and it and it specifically has a legal reference 18.2-308 which if you check that legal reference it gives you a list of people who are eligible to carry firearms in school which are law enforcement officers retired law enforcement officers and there's a few other subcategories currently we are in compliance with this policy. >> Okay. I move that we approve GBEB as presented. >> I second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> Next policy madam chair is GBG this policy is titled staff participation in public activities again a policy that we already have it talks about how staff members cannot use their position or the school division to promote a political activity the added verbage

133this time is to include school email division resources and communication systems also you you may not use those items to support your particular political beliefs. >> Madam Chair, I move that we accept policy GBG as submitted. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> Aye. >> Policy revision approved. >> Okay, Madam Chair, the next is policy GCG. This is the professional staff probationary term and continuing annual contract. And again, a lot of this talks about what a probationary period is and then how teachers have to satisfy or really staff members as part of this as well. So probationary requirements in order to be relieved from that probationary requirements after they earn continuing status. So not a whole lot of substantive change here. >> Madam Chair, I move that we approve GCG as written.

134>> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> Aye. >> Policy approved. Revision approved. >> Okay, the next one, Madam Chair, is actually three policies. But what VSBA has done is removed two of those policies to include that information in one single policy. So the revised policy is GD and now GD includes the verbage that was formerly seen in GDB and GDN. So now instead of having three policies, one for support staff, one for support staff probationary period and one for evaluation of support staff, all of that information will be found in GD, which is just under support staff. So probationary period for support staff and evaluation of support staff is now found in policy GD. >> Madam Madam Chair, I move that we approve policy GD as written. >> I second. Any discussion?

135All those in favor? >> Aye. >> Policy provision approved. >> And also a motion to strike the other two policies. >> I move that we strike policies GDG and GDN. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> Aye. Motion carries. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. The next policy is IGBH, which is alternative school programs. And it basically says that in a school division school divisions are responsible for providing alternative programs, but you cannot charge tuition for those alternative programs. To include, and it sounds like they're dealing with a specific situation across the state, a program preparing students to pass a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education. So, in other words, the school division cannot charge a tuition for a GD program. And we are in support of that. >>

136Madam Chair, I move that we approve policy IGBH as presented. >> I second. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> Aye. Policy update approved. >> So, the last policy, Madam Chair, is IICC, community resource persons and school volunteers. And it adds specific language about registered sex offenders. I'll read that specifically. It adds the section access to the property by certain registered sex sex offenders is prohibited by the Virginia law except as permitted by court order or statute. Potential visitors, including parents who are registered sex offenders, should consult policy KN before arriving on school property or at school sponsored events. So, typically in my experience as high school principal, this this may be somebody attempting to attend graduation or something like that and they have to make sure they make the school division aware and request

137for approval approval from us depending on the certain circumstances as to whether or not they can attend those events. This is just an update to that policy which we are in favor of. >> Madam Chair, I move that we approve policy IIC CS submitted. I need a second. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Can we see policy KN? I I did not review that. >> Yeah, we can pull it up. >> talks about like workers coming onto the school. >> Yeah, so if we're contracting third-party businesses like the the company that just did our turn field which I just saw a walk through of today. That's why it's on my mind not because of any other reason. But but we vet those individuals that are that are coming on school property and make sure that they're

138not registered sex offenders or anything of that nature. So, policy KN, you want to you'd like me to go over quickly? >> Yes, could you please? >> K, is it it's reference KN, sex offenders, yeah? So, policy KN is titled sex offenders and crimes against minors registry information, the requirement to register. And then how it is that they and this is what I was speaking to, how they have to um what steps they have to take if they intend to visit a school. >> Okay, so I'm I'm just under understanding that it they they if they are a registered sex offender, they would have to um show that they received um a court order saying that it's okay for them to to come on the property. Is that what I'm understanding? >> And then they

139go to the school principal. The school principal, it it depends on what they're asking for and it depends on the circumstances of of their status. I the school principal like I said make sure that you know they they consider other children you know making sure that that individual is not alone with any other children. Um I'll be honest with you at the high school level it was it was always just graduation. It was you know we're having graduation at Fred Nats and you know now the 10 tickets that the kids giving out somebody is needs to come to the school principal and say I'm on a list and I need you to know these are the circumstances and then we talk through them we talk through with them what the graduation looks like uh the

140situation that predicated the need for this and whether or not we would approve in written consent. They have to they have to uh write uh a request and then we have to give them in written consent a response as to whether or not we would approve their presence at a school sponsored event. >> How come real quick why is that only for tier three? What is tier two? I'm looking >> I think those are the serious and the most serious in nature. >> The most serious. >> That's why that one requires extra. >> So it just means they've been caught more than the tier two. >> Yeah I think those are the most well and honestly and again I can't confirm anyone that has never come that you know we don't have >> Tier two

141is requiring 25 year registration. Sexual offense. Of the Adam Walsh Act. So it just means we should look at that maybe. That law. >> This law? Yeah. That that it required the 25 year part? That's not our >> I'm just saying the only thing I see in our in the policy is tier three. That this applies to tier three only. No? >> It says that uh when the school division learns that a parent other than a parent has been convicted of a tier three offense or student is required to register with the register list. Basically tier one and tier two >> That's under it. >> And then if it's tier three, that's the last paragraph under the services. >> Yeah, so tier three is you're not coming at all. >> Um That would be the

142first sentence is when the school division learns that a parent, which is tier one or tier two. >> Yes. >> Do The way that this policy is written Let's just talk through this board real quick. So, it says access to school property by certain registered sex offenders. I'm just wondering why they're saying certain. So, explain to me that again. >> So, I think what it's saying is tier one and tier two follow a certain >> So, the certain is the tier one and tier two. >> I believe so. That's the way I read it. And tier three is you're not coming. >> Okay. I think that's I think I understand it like that, too, but I want to make sure that you guys do, too. >> Just the way it's written is confusing. When a

143school division learns that a parent other than a parent who has been convicted of a tier three offense I guess what we're just making sure Yeah, okay. What's that say? >> You good? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Did we >> Wait, I think we >> I need a motion for that final policy. Oh, there we've made the motion. We're in discussion, so >> All right, all All those in favor? >> Aye. >> Motion carries. >> And that's the final policy, Madam Chair. >> All right. Let me turn it out of this. Sorry, I moved over to the policies. And we are committee reports. Dr. Mr. Frank. >> Yes, I do have one. I had the pleasure of being on the Title 1 Advisory Committee, and I say pleasure because of the people that are there

144and the people that are running it. Always professional. Angie and them back there. Uh at the last meeting, the theme or the Yeah, you can say theme was family engagement and trying to get ways to get families involved. And we've been talking about that for you know, the 30 years that I've been associated with school here. So, uh but they've got some good ideas and it's working hard uh hard towards that. But, you know, all in all, a very very good meeting. Very very professional. Uh and I go to some of these other meetings as there's only one or two people there. This one must have been 12 or 15 people with a parent there. So, that was all good. Thank you. >> Yes, last week I went to my first special education advisory committee

145meeting, and um I just want to say that every committee that I've been on, and I've rotated a lot, I've I've thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot, and that was the same at this meeting with Dr. Howard and her team there that are we Well, she showed you a lot of the things. We talked about the budget that we just approved tonight, and I learned a lot about how how that process takes place. And we also talked about the Disability Center, the Brenda Boggs Disability Center, and I have a flyer here for I guess I can give it to somebody to post somewhere. Maybe we can put it online because we need to make that information of Is it already online, Dr. Howard? It was shared. Okay, so great resources available for uh Yes, so

146anyway, great meeting, great information, and uh obviously a lot of efforts put into just from what we saw tonight and to all that, so thank you everyone involved. >> Mrs. Scott. Yes, uh this past week we had the Gifted Advisory Committee, and uh status update, the uh second graders were screened for gifted programs, and several students at all of the elementary schools were identified, so they will be They have a goal of getting those letters out to families by the end of April. And uh registration for gifted summer camp has gone out, and so if you've gotten that email, register your kids. Uh that is due April 10th, so that the summer camp um so that we'll know who's attending. They had a lot of cool ideas about what they're going to have at the

147summer camp. They talked about doing a newspaper, yarn crafts, a Lego challenge, um science experiments, and uh drama and game making. So, not just nerdy stuff, um but lots of lots of different things that the kids will it really enjoy and um learn a lot from. And um for um the Governor's School, the um Commonwealth Governor's School, we had 24 applicants and uh they also took those students and they had them teach the kindergarteners the life cycle of a plant. I thought that was really cool. And uh for uh CBGS, the rising 10th graders, there were 18 applications and uh so that's pretty good. Um and ATI, all seven spots have been accepted and uh they also added a junior from the wait list to the ATI school as well. They They were well represented

148at the STEAM night and that was very successful. I am sorry I was not able to make it cuz I I really want to go next year from what I heard. So, um very uh they did a excellent job and I'm looking forward to seeing how that program goes in the future and definitely looking forward to the summer camp. >> I have anything? You need to know go ahead. >> I need my I need to go back because I actually attended CTE's for Mr. Frank and it was the when gosh, the room was full. It was a great event. It was when Mr. Miller's uh uh students did a presentation on what they're doing with the uh repairing their computers and stuff and every single community member there reached out and wanted to know what

149how they could help the students, and I don't know how much you've heard back. That was only last week or week before, but it just seems like all the community members are really really wanting to help with all the programs that we're offering, so I've been to several of the events, and I it seems like there's more people every time, so good job. Did he have something? >> No. >> Okay. So, my committee report is for the Chesapeake Bay Governor's School. They had a science symposium on March 7th in Richmond, which I didn't make it to, but every year they say it's an amazing event and it's worth going. It's It's where the students set up their science projects and celebrate their research. And on March 19th, we had a combined meeting with the CBGS

150school board and superintendents, and what I found out is that there there is the bonus grant that's coming out um being funded by the state, which almost all divisions have to participate in the financial match, but for the Governor's Schools, they will be funded directly from the state, correct? So, they don't have to worry about that financial match, which is awesome because we think our budget's little as far as money. Um where was I at? A lot of these teachers and professors at these Chesapeake Bay Governor's Schools and all the Governor's Schools that we have here, they could be working at universities and different colleges, but they're really dedicated to those students. And they dedicate their time and their pay to these students because they love being a part of the program. Thank you to

151Mr. Wallace from Westmoreland School Board for being a part of our STEAM night at the high school. We just want to give him a quick shout-out. Um and that's it. Now, we're moving on. Superintendent report. >> Yes, Madam Chair. So, last week with Ms. Galvin and Ms. Higgins, we did our staff and student advisory meetings. Those went very well. Very well. It was It's always a pleasure to have a group of middle school students and a group of high school students just sit around a round table and and talk about school and talk about the things that are going well, the things that aren't going well, and just having real candid conversations with them. We did the same thing with our staff, I think a week later. We have a group of representative teachers from

152every single one of our schools and they come over and they talk to us. And I'll tell you And I I think this is commendable. I You know, usually this time of year two, three weeks before spring break and we're grinding and we're crunching and we're getting down to the to the testing window and things get tight and usually this is when um the climate gets sticky, you know? And and talking to the students and talking to the staff I couldn't believe how positive they spoke of the school division and of the morale and of the culture in the buildings right now. Coming from the student lens and the staff lens, even with the staff I was planting seeds and trying to say, "Hey, you want to talk about snow days or anything like that?"

153And they're like, "No, we're good. We're good." So, it was it was just a pleasure to to have those conversations and to be at this point in the year to to get that positive feedback by our school division is is, you know, it is great to hear and and and it's a tribute to all the hard work that I think we're all doing to to get our school division in the right place. So, I just wanted to mention that. As far as the budget, we've heard a few things tonight, but just to give you kind of an you know, an overview the state did not come out of the session with a complete budget. So, they are they've you know, they will reconvene, I believe, on the day after the special election, August 22nd, and

154then August 23rd they're supposed to work specifically on the budget. We're starting to hear some information and there's some, you know, different theories out there uh from the house and senate there you know one one is proposing a 2% salary increase one is proposing a 3% salary increase uh both of them have the the uh the bonus in them and that has some flexibility in terms of whether or not we provide the bonus this year or in FY27. Uh and then really how we can use that bonus. Is it a retention bonus uh and how much is that bonus going to be? Because as you all know the way that works is when the state says they're giving us a bonus they're giving us a bonus for all SOQ positions which is far less than

155the number of staff members any school division employs. So we will take that money uh hopefully be able to match those funds as best we can and provide the best uh bonus we possibly can but it sounds promising. Uh there's also some talk about possibly a 4% salary increase. Now as you all know our our salary increase right now is up in in the 5% range right? Overall it's 5.31% across the board and at step nine and above it's 5.89% I think it is. So that doesn't change uh but if we end up getting more money from the state whether it's a two three or four percent salary increase that's more money for us uh to be able to offset the cost we're asking you know the additional funds we're asking for from our local

156government. So the more we hear we're getting from the state the lower the number gets for our request in terms of what we need from the local government to make our budget whole. So I'm hoping by you know April 23rd we get some information from the state and I know I've had some conversations with with Mr. Smallnick uh they're also waiting for information locally uh but I think at the beginning of April he's going to have departments come over and speak with him about uh where we are in the budget process. So, I'll I'll gladly do that. So, that's where we are with the budget right now. Uh, I did uh, go over to the Board of Supervisors meeting last week and I'm happy to uh, report that the fund balance uh, in the amount

157of $1.8 million was awarded back to the school division uh, to include things like a local share for the state bonus that I just mentioned. Uh, activity fund reimbursements for our school. Uh, they reimbursed us for the snow removal estimate that we had for the snowmageddon or whatever people are calling that now. Uh, reimbursement for school lunch debt. They covered the cost of the history and social science curriculum that we have to purchase moving forward. Uh, a camera project and a laptop replacement project at the high school. Door repair and replacements. Lawn mower replacement. The relocation of the existing greenhouse from behind the vocational center to the high school and then finally the IEC tuition for uh, 2026 and 2027 in the amount of $30,000 for 10 students to for our second cohort of IEC

158uh, electrical students. So, you guys, that's amazing. That's really awesome uh, that we have this working relationship right now with our local government. It's one that makes us fiscally responsible on the school board side. It's one that creates a strong relationship between both governing bodies and it's one uh, that really helps our local government as well because many of those expenses I just mentioned really buys down the uh, request that we give them in terms of the FY27 budget. So, I think it's a win-win all around and it's moving in the right direction. Um, I I'll stop there, Madam Chair. Thank you so much for the opportunity. >> Thank you. Um, board comments? Mrs. Scott? >> Um, yes. So, uh, first of all, I would like to thank, uh, all the teachers and staff who

159are out here supporting, um, all the students, all the CTE programs. We had the art contest, uh, just everything that we, um, recognized tonight. They did an excellent job, and I want to thank Dr. Burns for, um, how he handled the Friday situation. Um, I really appreciate that you were making sure the students were safe. Um, and so, um, also thankful to the, uh, King George Board of Supervisors for the, um, fund balance and the things that we're able to fund there. Very much appreciate of that. Uh, I do want to address there was, um, a lot of public comment today, and I heard things regarding our our JBB policy, um, and during that, I was just reviewing it again. That's a policy that is just common sense for, uh, acknowledging biological facts, and, uh,

160just want to say that and also it makes sure that the parents are well involved and know what's going on with their students. So, um, I just want to point out that that is uh, when I hear things like this policy discriminates, I don't see that in our policy. Um, other things that, uh, I heard from the public comment regarding, um, uh, there was, uh, comment read about, uh, teachers talking about to students about political activities. That seemed to me to go against our GBG policy that we went over tonight. Uh that was very concerning to me and um I think that that warrants further um investigation. Um and in a second, in the comments today, there were some uh Bible verses thrown out there. Uh Galatians 3:28. Um they didn't talk about the entire

161verse. The uh Uh it says, "There is neither Jew nor Greek. There is neither slave nor free. There is no male or female, for you are all one in Christ." And she left out the last part of it. And that verse is talking about is talking to believers and saying you are all unified in Christ and don't let these differences between you separate your unity. It I really don't see how I feel like that verse was twisted for its own purpose and I just don't want to let that one go. Um when they say that Jesus loved everybody, that's true. He did love everybody, but he did not encourage people to continue sinning. He said, "Repent." He said to the woman at the well, "Go and sin no more." And that's a very important part

162to remember as well. So, I just uh because that's a very important part of my faith, I just didn't want to let that one go without a little bit more um to be said on that. Thank you. >> Thank you. Mrs. Cleveland. >> Yes, thank you. Um I just want to thank um all of the speakers that came out tonight. Um congratulations again to all the CTE students that were recognized. Um I also want to say thank you to um all of the staff that are here joining us today tonight. This is a long meeting, so appreciate you guys sticking it in with us. Um and also for all the community members that came out tonight, it's nice to see a full house. Um so we really appreciate everyone's comments. Um I also wanted to

163say thank you to Dr. Boyd and team for all of the hard work that is going on to support the new Votech Center. It looks like there's a lot of work going on to get that to the finish line and I so much appreciate all the work that's going on with that. Um thank you for, you know, staying on that. And especially uh thank you to the Board of Supervisors for I guess they're posting the RFP next week, did you say? >> I think it's this week. >> This week. >> Within a day or so. >> That's pretty awesome, so Yeah. Big that's a big deal. So, good job, guys. That's awesome. Thank you. Um That's all I have. >> Um so I wanted to thank um the Mrs. Redmond's class for um their science

164descrip their science uh project descriptions and I also wanted to point out that Mrs. Redmond is one of many hometown heroes that we have. She graduated in 2009, I think, and uh I'm just so excited because there are so many students that are back, you know, and I I love that. Um and Mr. Kibler, um also thanks for bringing your students out that were winners. Uh In addition to all the other students, I can't even mention them all, but we do we have a lot of awesome and and smart students. Um so, last few weeks have been busy um for everybody. I definitely went to the middle school for the lifestyle fair and it was amazing. I attended Grandparents Day, which was awesome. Um it was different this year, but it was great. It was

165a It was a I was curious because I've been to like a gazillion of them and this it it didn't it didn't disappoint. So, thank you for that. Steam night was amazing. I really wish I had a brought the kids with me because I was Mrs. She brought me. I brought this this kid with me, but it was it was a There was so many people there even though the weather was threatening. And thank you to all the students that make us look good because like they they're the reason that we're here and we just I really appreciate you all. Also, comment about the lockdown. Thank you everyone for taking such quick action and to the parents that complained that they didn't hear about it soon enough. I would like to point out that it

166was because their kids were using their cell phones and we didn't get an opportunity to get the word out because we were trying to resolve the situation. So, that's just a side note. And Miss Scott, I wanted to thank you for being such a like just up and running member because you have done so much in the last few months and I appreciate you. And I appreciate everybody, but I know you came in pretty with cold feet not cold feet green. How about that? And you you really hit the ground running and I thank you for that. That's all. >> I always like to thank the staff and teachers for all that you do. Uh Also, for all who spoke tonight, thank you for the presentations were fantastic. Uh You mentioned Mrs. Redmond, one of

167our She's also one of my students a few years ago. Uh >> Thank you. >> And uh for the work that we're putting into the update of the preschool. Thank you, ladies, so very much. Uh So, very, very much. It's It's something that is definitely needed. Uh And I think it will help us out tremendously or help the kids out tremendously. Um Want to thank the Board of Supervisors for their support uh that they've been giving us throughout this whole budget and also the VoTech building. Every I think I went to everyone and you went to most of them, but at every meeting, at every school that we went to, there was a member uh from the county that was there. Uh and that was fantastic. Um Dr. Boyd, one more thing. Can you educate

168us or me on homeschooling? Uh can we have a presentation? I mean, I understand that we have probably the highest homeschool rate in the area. Yeah, and but what >> to do with this? >> What uh I mean, what courses can they take? What, you know, can they play in sports? Can you educate us on all of that? Um it it doesn't have to be at the next meeting, but sometime soon. >> I can do that. Yes, sir. >> Thank you. >> All right. Just want to say thank you to um Father Francis De Rosa for coming out and saying our invocation invocation and stepping up and doing that. Um Pastor Davis, thank you for just saying thank you. It goes It means a lot when when that's not heard as much from the crowd.

169Um Our student reps, I love seeing them. I love I don't know. I I I just Logan's growing even even though he doesn't get up here as much He's not able to get up here as much just to see his confidence um as he speaks and talks about the school um middle school. But Kylie was uh the one who almost my daughter won the staff uh basketball team game against MJ Basketball. Uh, yeah, sorry if you don't know them, but anyways, he he was a grown man, she's 13 years old, but she gave him a run for his money. Anyways, um, I'm trying to look to see what else Steam Night was a blast. Um, we went to Yvonne Richards' classroom. She had this cool game set up and we actually won something. Like you

170had to throw this dart into the and we won, didn't we? That was really fun. We won a keychain. Yeah, it was really cool. I was I don't care what I won, at least I won something. Um, oh, Dr. Burns, been hearing a lot about you, but it's been good. Um, just how you've been dealing with the the uh parents and just different situations that's been coming your way and your direction. I've heard a lot of positivity, a lot of positive uh of how you're handling things, the way you follow up with parents and things like that. So, that is huge, it's a huge like when I say, "Hey, talk to Dr. Burns." and they can come back and say, "He followed up. He called me yesterday." That really goes off like with my confidence,

171so um I appreciate that. And if you have not met the football coach, he is so far, he's amazing. I'm super super excited about him. Um, school is very important to him, grades are very important to him and at the family culture environment of the He was like, "I don't even want you to complain that you're cold. We don't even do that. Don't stand in front of us and say, 'Oh, it's cold in here.'" Yes. So, I'm excited to see what he does for this team and where it's going to go this year. He has big big goals for it to go to the state and I believe that it can. He was a part of taking Essex to state states, he's going to take King George to state. Um, I believe it, right, Dr.

172Burns? Yeah. Oh, and he's wearing a NJROTC. That was incredible. To think that we made first place, I'm sure if that's happened before, I don't know, but today I found out that we made or maybe the last board meeting, first place in the What was it? >> air rifle and then second place on the other thing. Like that's amazing. Beat Beat a Mr. Ed's record. >> national champions before >> Oh, you? >> Yeah, national champions for what? >> Oh, okay. You hear that, Mr. Callahan? >> He knows. >> on the presentation today. >> Well, it's a Yeah. >> best best in 33 years >> Yeah, well, he was talking about drill. Yeah. All of that's changed, you know. >> friendly fire Yeah. Um >> Because >> Go ahead. >> Years and this is getting too

173deep in the woods, but years ago uh when you went to a competition, you didn't get the routine until about 3 days before the competition. >> Oh. >> So, the students, the drill commanders had to learn those routines and and the students also in like 3 days. Now you have the same no matter what and it's always been that way. But years ago, every school changed it. >> May I reclaim my time? Just kidding. >> There you go. >> I've been watching too much of Judge Judy, I think. But anyways, um I just want to say to I want to make sure you guys know that I love you out there. You guys are doing great in I mean, super excited to hear about all the work that's put into the preschool program cuz that

174is a huge game changer for our three- and four- and five-year-olds. And for the teachers, too. Um I just want to For the record, I want to state that no clubs have been banned in King George. None. We have clubs at our high school that they're saying are banned. There's no banned clubs in King George. Just putting that on the record. And we also have had conversations outside of school board with these students and their parents. Just want that for the record, as well. And that's it. Thank you. >> Madam Chair, may I I didn't Hopefully, I didn't misstate what I was saying. Uh that ROTC program we have right now is the best we've ever had. And it's because of those two individuals that are there. They are just fantastic. Not only within the

175classroom but within the school as a whole as well. Uh so, yeah, they're they are doing some great things. >> Grant just texted me. He's not mad Also We also have We don't want to forget. We do have resources for our trans students. So, when you're being told in the public eye that we don't have resources, we do have resources for them. There's not one staff member that will turn a student away because they're trans, and they'll embrace them. So, that that's a lie. That's doesn't happen in our school, either. Um so, thank you for all your hard work, and thank you for staying out so late with us tonight. And can I get a motion? >> Madam Chair, pursuant to state code >> Go ahead. >> a section 2.2-3712A of the Code of Virginia,

176I move that the board convene in the closed meeting to review higher substitute stipends, resignations, and retirements as permitted under 2.2-3711A number one of the Code of Virginia. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? Aye. >> Aye. >> You're now in closed session. Y'all have a good >> Goodnight. Thank you. >> Mhm. >> That was the >> cup. >> I didn't know that. I just gave myself >> What was the last one? >> What is this cup for? >> Yes, it is yours. It's your >> It's your first time at church, Dad. >> Yes, first one at church. >> Pastor's giving away winner cups for first Pastor Davis. >> I move that the King George County School Board return to open session and certify that pursuant to code State Code Section 2.2-3712 D, only

177public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this chapter and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting by the public body. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> Certify. >> What? Actions resulting from the closed meeting have been approved. I move I move that we accept the What are we actions talking in the closed meeting? >> It's second. >> as presented. >> I'm sorry. >> I second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> It's been approved. >> I move that we adjourn. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> We're now adjourned. >> We'll only have one meeting next month, right? >> Uh April

178is spring break, yeah, one meeting, yeah. I think let me double check that for >> Yep, it's at the church. >> Man, I have so many vacations to go to these days. >> Next week? >> That is next week.