001streaming. You ready? Okay. Good evening everyone. Good to see such a large group of people here tonight. I appreciate all of you being here. If you'll bear with us just a minute. We got a couple things we have to do because of closed and then we'll get into our regular meeting. I need a roll call, please. Miss Hancock, Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Do here. Okay. Um, do I have a motion to reconvene and certify and related action items from close, please? So, move. Second. Second. Okay. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Yes. Mr. Shields. Yes. Mr. Daws. Yes. Motion's from close, please. Miss Hancock, we have a motion to approve
002the request for release from compulsory attendance for one student. So moved. Second. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Do. Yes. We have a motion to approve a request from Miss Mary East to wave the schoolboard policy GBO-PC retirement to allow her to retire under the early retirement incentive program effective June 30th, 2025. So move second. Motion in a second. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Yes. We have a motion to approve personnel changes for April 8, 2025 and the 2526 appointments of classified staff and certified staff on continuing contract, probationary to continuing contract, probationary contract, and recommendations for employment
003if all requirements for Virginia lure are met by June 30th, 2025 as presented and discussed. So move second. We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Dobs, yes. We have recommendations. Dr. Jones, I think you have a couple recommendations for us. Yes, sir. Mr. Dawson, members of the school board, I'd like to recommend the new assistant principal at Gretton Elementary School. As you are aware, Mrs. the principal there, is retiring at the end of this year, and we named her assistant principal, Mrs. Andrews who's here uh to my my right as the principal last month. And so this evening I would like to recommend Mrs. Tara Taylor who's sitting right beside Mrs.
004Andrews um this evening to be the new assistant uh principal at Gretton Elementary School. Uh Mrs. uh Taylor comes to us um as a teacher at Greta right now, but she served at Mount Ary Elementary School. She served at Hurt and now currently she serves at Greta. Uh she also um worked for Smart Beginnings as the director of parent education for a year. Uh so she comes with a wealth of of knowledge and a wealth of experience uh to serve in the role as assistant principal at Gretton Elementary School. She has a BA from Virginia Tech and a master's from UVA and I don't know how that works out but she has those as well. So who do you root for during the ball game? There you go. So would like to recommend her this
005evening. Okay. Do we have a motion? Motion. Second. Have a motion in a second. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. Mr. Henderson? Yes. Miss Merrick? Yes. Mr. Mills? Yes. Mr. Moon? Yes. Mr. Shields? Yes. Mr. D? Yes. Congratulations, Mr. Taylor. Good for you. And I know y'all will do a great job up there. You and Miss Andrews. Yes, ma'am. I think Dr. Don't you have another one? Yes, sir. Mr. Dawson, members of the board, you are aware that that we have been um working with with the loss of an assistant superintendent position last year and we have filled those duties and responsibilities um through various staff members who've kind of stepped up and added those those duties to their plate. Um and it's been been a lot of extra work on a lot of individuals.
006Uh this evening this this evening I would like to recommend uh to to the board u Dr. Eric Moon as the new assistant superintendent for um operations for Pennsylvania County Schools. U you all know Mr. Moon. He's been with us uh started his his tenure at Dan River Middle School. Uh he has served as the assistant principal at Gretton Elementary School. He served as the principal of Greta Middle School and he currently serves as the principal of Gretna High School. All he served extremely extremely well in those positions. So I'd like to recommend uh Dr. Eric Moon as the new assistant super operations for Pennsylvania County Schools. I'll make a motion. Second. Second. Motion and a second. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Mary, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes.
007Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Daws, yes. So, you going to call me at 3:00 in the morning when you riding the roads, right? Congratulations. [Applause] Okay, at this time the board would like to discuss our superintendent search. You know, we've been searching for a superintendent since back in January when Dr. Jones announced that he would be retiring at the end of June. And I can't thank Dr. Jones enough for his leadership and and where we're at as a school division. And you know, it's been a process that we've had to go through to find a new superintendent, but we're going to make a um announcement tonight on who that will be. So, the Pennsylvania County School Board is very appreciative of the many responses provided for the superintendent search. And I will say that we had
008over a thousand responses to the survey and it was very beneficial to us. These responses were reviewed with a focus on the vision for the division superintendent and qualities and abilities for the next division superintendent. After thorough review process that included the receipt of applications from a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates and interviews of great candidates, the board has completed its superintendent search process. At this time, the school board is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Steve Mayhew. [Applause] as the finalist as a finalist to become the new superintendent for Pennsylvania County Schools effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Mayheu has been employed by the Pennsylvania County Schools for 24 years and has served in the following positions. He was a teacher of biology and chemistry. He was assistant principal at elementary, a principal at
009elementary, a principal at high school, and now currently serves the assistant superintendent of administration. He currently holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from Rapid University, a master's of science degree in education administration from Longwood University, and an educational specialist degree in educa educational administration from Liberty University and is completing his doctorate degree in elect educational leadership from Liberty University. During his service for Pennsylvania County Schools, Mr. Mayhew is all always work collaboratively with teachers and staff. He models dedication, consistency, consideration, and an exceptional ability to encourage students and inspire a love for learning. He is an individual of high integrity, is genuine, and no stranger to hard work. He possesses a strong ability to make good decisions and a tireless champion for doing whatever it takes to promote the dignity and success of
010every child and colleague in the school and in this division. While teaching at Dan River High School, his students consistently exceeded expectations on so assignments and grade level instruction. As a principal, Mr. Mayhew was in influ influential in making sure the schools met and exceeded all state and federal accountability measures. As an administrator, he was instrumental in ensuring the division's continued operation during the CO 19 pandemic as well as completing all the assigned task and responsibilities. Also, during a time when teaching vacancies were at a maximum for many school divisions, Mr. Mr. Mayhew met the challenges by filling these positions with qualified individuals in order for students to receive quality instruction. The board is confident in Mr. Mayhew's ability and look forward to working with him to continue to provide the best learning environment for
011each student. Please join us as we welcome Mr. Steve D. Mayhew as our superintendent. So, bear with me. This pollen is killing me. Mr. Mayor, you'd like to say anything? I won't take a lot of time. We got a lot of folks we want to recognize, but I just want to tell just say thank you to the board, Mr. Dolls, the board of vote of confidence, and I look forward to working with the board and making Pin County continue with the progress that we have and making it the best place for our students. Thank you. Good. Thank you, Mr. Mayhew. We look forward to working with you. So, I need a motion from to appoint Mr. Mayhe is a superintendent effective July 1. So move. Make a motion. Got a motion in a second. Roll
012call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. Mr. Henderson? Yes. Miss Mary? Yes. Mr. Mills? Yes. Mr. Moon? Yes. Mr. Shields? Yes. Mr. Dos? Yes. Need a motion to accept the contract as presented in the closed session. Motion. Second. Roll call, please. Mr. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Do, yes. I hope you know what you're getting into. Yes, sir. All right. Is we'll move on now. Um, is there any additions to the agenda, Dr. Jones? Yes, sir. I have a motion to approve the agenda as is. So, move. Second. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. Miss Henderson. Yes. Miss Merrick. Yes. Mr. Mills. Yes. Mr. Moon. Yes. Mr. Shields. Yes. Mr. Doss. Yes. Consent agenda. A motion to approve it. So move. Second. Roll
013call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. Mr. Henderson. Yes. M. Merrick. Yes. Mr. Mills. Yes. Mr. Moon. Yes. Mr. Shields. Yes. Mr. Doss. Yes. This time we're going to um go move to our public presentations and announcements. Dr. Ranala, do you have any new employees in the room that you know of? Oh, okay. Thank you. Um, so at this time we're going to recognize our validictorians and saludiators. Miss Petty, you doing that? Yeah. I I guess you want all of us down there because it's all four schools, right? Yes. All right. Yes. Good evening, Chairman Doss, school board members, Dr. Jones, staff and guest. It is my pleasure to recognize our validictorians and saludiatorans from our four high schools for the class of 2025. We will begin with Chattam High School administrators. Angela Andreant, Adalri Beard, Kane
014Devivi, the valedictorian for Chattam High School. And I'll read the first certificate, certificate of excellence, Pennsylvania County Schools. This certificate of excellence is presented to Morgan Vanderhyde in recognition and appreciation for outstanding achievement for being named the Chattam High School class of 2025 validictorian granted this 8th day of April 2025 by the Pennsylvania county school board. Calvin Doll School Board Chair Kelly Merrick school board vice chair. Congratulations [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Perfect. Grace do saludiatoran of Chadam High School. Grace [Music] [Applause] Dan River High School, Dr. Joshua Bocock, Franklin Ferguson, and Jonathan Fain. administrators, validictorian Olivia Cook. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Saludiatoran Amari White. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Perfect. Grad High School administrators Dr. Eric Moon, Kina Wright, and Chaz Scrugs. Valadictorian Alexander Robins. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] We know. There we go. Saludiatoran Allayia Woodruff. [Applause] Tonto
015High school co-validictorians. First, our administrators Lisa Todden, Dustin Eckles, and Jill Collins. co- validictorians Brady Slatherly [Applause] Slatterie and co-validictorian Dakota Younger. Congratulations to all of our validictorians and saludiatorans. Our next category and we have several Congratulations. Thank you. We have several categories this evening. We will be recognizing VSBA regional art spelling be Virginia Beta Convention and Wrestling and also Virginia Deca. So our next category is VSBA. Okay, our next category is VSVA regional art contest. We will begin first recognizing Brazville Elementary School administrator Felita Atkins, Director of Elementary Education Todd CE. And I also want to thank Mr. Brian BS for assisting director of secondary education. Okay. Caris Davis placed in second in the Virginia Board School Board Association Regional Art Contest Elementary. Congratulations And next for VSBA, I would like to recognize middle
016school Cadam Middle School administrators Jessica Waller, Heather Langford, and sponsor Heather Bray. Director of Middle School Education, Jenny Eaton. Kendall Parsons, placing first in the Virginia School Board Association Regional Art Contest for middle [Applause] school and the artwork is on display on the piano. They've done a wonderful job. Thank you. And also Chattam Middle School had the winner, first place winner for the Dan River region contest spelling bee. Congratulations to Leila Barrett. [Applause] Congratulations students. Our next category is Virginia Senior Beta Convention. We will start with Chadam High School. Administrators Angela Andreant, Adal Beer, Kane Devivi, sponsors Rachel Corwin and Mandy Riley. Okay. Kevin Argetta, third place in living literature. Virginia Burton, third place in living literature. Autumn Cassell, third in division 2 jewelry. And also Autumn Cassell, third in living literature. Also at Chattam
017High School, Matteline Evans, third in spelling, 10th grade, and Maline Evans being named a premier performer, golden ticket. Allison Jiles, biomed 11th grade. Congratulations, Chattam High School. and Chattam High School. You have a few more. Let's see. Okay. Haven Jones, gold ticket premier performer at National Beta Convention. Samuel Rodriguez, second in Spanish, 11th grade. Colin Sawyer's third living literature and Colin Sawyer's third in health and physical education 10th grade and Madison Swanson third on-site division 2 painting. John David Tuart third in social studies 12th grade. London Vanderhyde, second in aggra science, ninth grade. Morgan Vanderhyde, second in digital portfolio. Congratulations. [Applause] Thank you. Next, Dan River High School administrators, Dr. Joshua Bocock, Franklin Ferguson, Jonathan Fain, and sponsor Corey Foster. Olivia Cook, third in performing arts solo duo trio [Applause] vocalist and also Olivia Cook
018being named a premier performer golden ticket recipient. Cassidy Jones, third in mathematics, 10th grade. [Applause] Emma Rose, first in mixed media, visual [Applause] arts. Thank you. Next, Greta High. Dr. Eric Moon, principal Kina Wright and Chad Scrugs, assistant principles. Rebecca Franklin, sponsor Olivia Alexander, third in marketing and communications. Molly Cheney, second in division one, black and white photography. Coleman Holly, third in aggra science, ninth grade. Tori Lucas, second in division one digital arts. Jessica Saunders, third in marketing and communications. Spencer Short, third in marketing and communications. Key Smith, first in division one fiber arts. and also best in show in division one visual arts, Key Smith. And congratulations to Mrs. Rebecca Franklin in recognition and appreciation for outstanding achievement for being elected as the state sponsor elect at the Virginia Senior Beta Convention. Congratulations [Applause]
019Next, I'd like to recognize students from Tontol High School for the Virginia Senior Beta Convention. Administrators Lisa Todden, Dustin Eckles, and Jill Collins. Sponsors Tara Mills and Jennifer Watson. Brady Austin, first in health and physical education, ninth grade. And also Brady Austin, third in division one on-site painting. Brody Buchanan, first in mathematics, ninth grade, and placing third in technology. [Music] and and wrote if Buchanan and also placed third in book battle. Hi Cassida third in show choir. Gadielle Madano Cisneros second in mathematics 11th grade. Jonathan Coffee first in psychology 9th [Applause] grade. And Jonathan Coffee also placed third in book battle. Anna Enman, third in biomed, 11th grade, and third in division 2 pottery. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Thomas James, first in spelling, 12th grade. Madison Karen, third in division two poetry and also first in
020two-dimensional design. Caitlyn Luhof, second in social studies, ninth grade and third in book battle. Clara Meals, first in division one pottery. Third in division one on-site art drawing. first in digital portfolio and her mother's accepting these awards. First in serving learning showcase at Virginia Senior Beta Convention. [Applause] Congratulations. Unfortunately, Clara's ill this evening. Okay. Hunter Mills, third in agriculture, 12th grade, third in threedimensional design. Congratulations [Applause] Riley Parsons, first in handdrawn anime. Sydney Pritchette, third in psychology, 12th grade, second in quilling. Robert Rossman IVth, first in science, 10th grade. Parker Sinclair, second in division 2, recyclable art. Brady Slatterie, first in US history, 12th grade. Chandler Chandler Snow, first in science, 12th grade. And also Chandler Snow being named the Harry Ward Virginia State Scholarship recipient. Tesla Vargas, first in psychology, 11th grade, and second
021in campaign skit. Eddie Walker, first in US history, ninth grade, third in book battle. [Applause] Noah Williams, third in science, 11th grade. and for being named a premier performer Golden Ticket recipient. [Applause] And this award is presented to Tungst High School Senior Beta Club in recognition and appreciation for outstanding achievement for placing first in azized designed at the Virginia Senior Beta Convention. [Applause] Congratulations. Last this evening, we will well, next to last this evening, we will recognize Next Wrestling, Dan River High School, region 2C wrestling tournament, state wrestling. So our first certificate we have administrators Dr. Joshua Boco, Franklin Ferguson, Jonathan Fain, and the coach Mark Allen. Bryce Jones, first in 138 pound weight class at the Regency wrestling tournament. and also Price Jones for placing second in 138 lb weight class. Kylin White placing
022first in 285 pound weight class for Regency wrestling. [Applause] [Music] Thank you. And our last award is DECA Dan River High School. And the sponsor is Lori Jones. And the director is Janelle Ball Brooks, director career and technical education. Congratulations to Joshua Richardson for placing third in the schoolbased enterprise exploring event at the Virginia DECA conference. [Applause] [Music] Congratulations to everyone who was recognized this evening and thank you all for coming out to support them. [Applause] It's too much. Oh yeah, the wins tonight. All right. So, we did the student achievements, right? Mr. Doss, while we're reconvening, um I'd like to take a moment to say I had the privilege of going to both the junior and senior beta convention this year and we had some outstanding performers, outstanding students recognized. It was Pittsy County
023Schools recognized almost every time they came across the stage. So, shout out to the sponsors that are putting their time and effort into allowing these kids to compete. Thank you, Miss Merrick. I had the I had the pleasure to do that a good number of years ago when my children were in school. Actually, my youngest son won the art first place national. So, we we've had a good beta program and all and uh it it goes back to the roots of Mr. Clark Scott and he's still doing it and he he and and he was instrumental in getting it going for us. It's wonderful program, you know, it's great for the kids. Lots of extra time from the sponsors. Okay, let's see now. We're going to move on to the character words of the month.
024So, we've got two tonight because we missed March. Miss Davis at Greta High School, you ready to do yours? And I believe it's fairness. Is that correct? Good evening, Dr. Jones, school board members, staff, and others. It is my pleasure to deliver the first character word for this month, which is fairness. Fairness is a character trait that embodies the quality of treating all people with impartiality, honesty, and justice. It involves making decisions based on reason and equity rather than personal biases or favoritism. A person who values fairness strives to ensure that everyone is given equal opportunities and is treated with respect regardless of their background or circumstances. Fairness requires self-awareness and the ability to listen to differing to differing viewpoints. Understanding that fairness is not about treating everyone the same, but about giving each individual
025what they deserve based on their unique situation. This characteristic fosters trust and harmony in relationships, communities, and organizations. When we prioritize fairness, we create an environment where people feel valued and supported. It encourages collaborations as people are more likely to work together when they believe that they are treated fairly. In schools, fairness helps build an atmosphere where students can thrive, knowing they are held to the same standards and given the resources that they need to succeed. It also cultivates a sense of responsibility as individuals are more likely to contribute positively when they see fairness in action. Let us continue to champion fairness both in our actions and in our decisions as it is essential for creating a just and a thriving community. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Davis. Now, our April character word, Mr. Nos
026from Tontol High School, and that word is carrying. Um, good evening, Dr. Jones, Chairman Doss, distinguished board members, and guests. I'm Matthew Nos and I'm the student representative for Tonsl and I have been granted the privilege on speaking on the character word for April which is caring. Some don't understand how great of an impact caring has on society. People care about all sorts of things, objects, beliefs, most importantly people. I believe that caring for one another is the most important thing we can do as a productive member of society. It costs nothing to care about someone, but yet the impact is still great. As the spring season begins, my peers as well as myself have shared a feeling of excitement as our high school careers come to an end and the next stages of our
027life are rapidly approaching. I believe though our shared success as well as failures, we have begun to realize just how much we care for each other as peers. In addition, I have also begun to realize how much I care for many of my other friends and peers who will not be graduate graduating alongside of me. As my time is ending as a Pennsylvania county school student, it's become clear to me just how much I've truly cared for my friends, peers, teachers, and family. I have seen the people I care about become one large community, bonding over the shared experiences of navigating the ups, downs, failures, and successes throughout our high school careers. Though some took different pathways with with different twists and turns, in the end, we found our way to make it through these
028past four years of high school and support each other in preparing for the next stages of our lives. myself and my peers. Resilience in the face of adversity reminds me of a quote by Nicholas Spars that goes, "When people cared about each other, they always found a way to make it work." As I end this school year and this address, I urge students to care for each other, to be kind, and to build their community on a foundation of care, trust, and kindness. Thank you for your time, and be kind and care for one another. Thank you, Mr. Knoff. Is anyone here from PA going to speak tonight? Huh? Okay. I saw you sitting back. Yeah, but no. Okay. We'll move on to our staff and committee reports. Then we have a report from our
029student leaders forum. Mr. B, you going to start that or just the students? Students, M. You want to do M Dr. Jones? You want Mr. B? Yes, sir. I I can do it this evening. Uh we uh we met with our student leaders in March and we had an outstanding uh meeting with uh representative from each of our grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th and then our student representatives led led the the meeting. They they they led their groups. Uh we began we began the the night or the day with with a few uh team building activities and I I will well I wasn't going to say who won but I will say who won to begin with. I think Chattam High School won a couple. Is that correct? No, the Chattam High School won
030one of the events, the hopscotch of of the hula hoops. Tonsel High School won two. They stacked cups the highest using rubber bands and they took a dowel rod, all five, and took it down to the floor and back up without their fingers uh dropping off the dowel rod. So, they they won too. So I think they won Hershey bars for each each of those awards that and that started the day but but the gist of our meeting was to talk about issues issues that are pertinent to to them in their schools. So we talked about uh dress code and that's something that we've talked about I think year for many years dress code. We talked about the new um cell phone policy. Uh we talked about uh rigor in classes. We talked about class
031schedules. Um and at this time I'm going to ask our student representatives if if there items they would like to share about that day. So let's do it alphabetical. Start with chatam. So Grace, anything you'd like to share? It was a wonderful event and um I'm grateful to have been a part of it. I know that it really helped the connection between the school board staff and students to help understand why these policies are in place. A lot of times students have a hard time understanding the why. So being able to get that clarification and transparency has been a big help. It is great for all of the students to feel that they have a voice and can be heard. Um I want to thank Dr. Mark Jones and Mr. BS for being such great
032listeners during the event and really understanding and empathizing with what students are facing. I know that all around it was a wonderful event and I'm so grateful that Pennsylvania County has an event that allows for our voices to be heard as students and I'm just grateful for the opportunity. Thank you. Um I feel like the event was a really closer. Little closer. Thank you. I'm so sorry. Um, I feel like the event was a very good opportunity for students to have an opportunity to communicate their concerns and their feelings to the school board because I know as a like a I guess like a regular student before becoming the student representative, I felt like there wasn't much of a communication or like I guess known path of communication that was like easy or known to
033take to communicate said like concerns. Um, and I think the forum was a really good opportunity for that. Um, I feel like the people who led the meetings, uh, Mark Jones and Mr. BS, they did a good job at listening and giving us time to speak and thoroughly express our concerns and our thoughts and give recommendations and ask questions. I feel like it was a very good opportunity and I keep saying event but event um to communicate and I think it was really good. Can you hear me? Okay. Um I feel like the leadership forum was a really nice event for the students and for the school board members because or for Dr. Jones and Mr. BS. Um because sometimes I feel like there's a disconnect between the students and the adults and it was
034just nice to be able to speak on things that we have well we all have similar thoughts about and for y'all just to understand where we're coming from and for us to understand where y'all are coming from. And I just think it was a great experience for myself and the other students that I brought with me. Um, I would just like to say how greatly appreciative I am that uh you all consider our voice when you do make decisions. It makes me feel personally that y'all actually care about the students a lot. And us after talking to everyone on the ride back, we all felt that we were all heard and well respected and the answers we received. And we all agreed that it was a really unique experience and we all loved it and
035we can't just we we just can't thank you enough for actually listening to our voice and hearing what we have to say about the rules that are enforced on us because it means a lot. And it also sets a good example for how society should be run to us too. That the people who are in charge should listen to the people who are being enforced. So we all just were greatly appreciative and I know I know me and Connor had a lot of fun. I'll say that. And the pizza was delicious. So thank y'all. They did eat a lot of pizza. They did eat a lot. And you can tell by how deeply these students think about the conversations that we had that day. And I think Mr. Fitzgerald, you were here. Anything you'd like
036to share about the event? Yes, sir. Uh, I just like to say it was a good session. It was good to hear about the concerns that the students have come from their respectable schools. And I just wish the community could hear more about what's going on, what their concerns are. and also our board of uh supervisors and that way you will understand that when we ask for funding for the schools you will understand some of the concerns and issues that the students are dealing with. It was a great session. Thank you. And I will have to say this that I think they rode over with their principles and I don't know if that's a good idea because the principles got them psyched up to do well. they were competitive when they came in and I
037can imagine the conversations going back with your principles about how how you compete and what you can do differently next year and it's something I think Grace you served as a ninth grader. We try not we try to get just mix it all up but I think Grace may be the first time that we've had someone who was a repeat uh participant but she was there as a ninth grader but again great group of students and and you can tell that these are these are just great representatives of of the student body that we have in our schools and I appreciate Mr. BS appreciate the principles uh for coming that day. Mr. Fistel thank you for being here and students a great great job. So, thank you. I'm sorry, Miss Mars. Miss Mars was there.
038Miss Mars, would you like to share anything about about that day? It was enjoyable to uh I've been out of the classroom for several years now. It was enjoyable to interact with the students and um hear your voice and what you're living every day and what you won't change versus now understanding why some things can't be changed. But I was glad you guys had your input. Yep. All right. Anything else, Dr. J? No, sir. Thank y'all. I know it's always a good event and it it always amazes me to what what comes out of that event. Usually the students are harder on the rules, wanting the rules harder than than we actually do a lot of times. So, that's kind of always amazed me how that works, what the students have to say about it.
039And we certainly appreciate y'all and and what y'all have do. Um, I've always enjoyed the students giving the feedback to the board. It helps us a lot because y'all the ones that it impacts, right? Okay. Um, is there any questions now on any of the remaining desk reports? If not, we'll move on to Dr. Jones's report. Yes, sir. Mr. Dawson, members of the school board. I'd like to recognize u some other students um this evening who are not here. um they didn't meet the threshold uh to be recognized individually, but I'd like to draw attention to to their accomplishments. We have some students who did well at DECA, the Deca District Competition. Abigail Breedlove was third in human resource management from Greta High School. Uh Haley uh Chidum uh was first in hotel and lodging
040management in the DECA competition. Rakaya Oliver was seventh in retail merchandising at the DECA district competition. All these are from Greta. Uh Riley Roland was fourth in sports and entertainment marketing at DECA from Greta High School. Jessica Saunders was second in apparel and accessories marketing in the DECA district competition from Gretna. and Christopher Carlson. If you recall last month, we recognized a couple of students in the cyber security uh Skills USA district competition. Like to bring those members up and and like to say that just this past weekend they finished first in the Skills USA competition and we will recognize them next month. But Christopher Carlson and Blake Trembley U and Mr. McKenna if you recall is the instructor there and Mr. Luhof is the principal there at at the career tech center. And then
041would like to recognize Kamaya Ingram. Uh she was the VSBA regional art contest participant. She won at our level uh but did not move on uh to the um the regional from the regional level and she's from Greta High School as well. Also would like to remind you all of the Pennsylvania casual youth livestock show and sale on April the 25th and 26th. Mark that on your calendars. U it starts at 9:00 on that Friday the 25th morning and goes until 7 p.m. that that evening and then then this repeats itself on Saturday. We have a lot of students participating. Always enjoy that event. Um it's good to see kids doing something outside of school. um kind of I want to talk about just a little bit about what we discussed at the uh the
042the student leaders forum. We talked about dress codes, cell phone policy, student schedules, stricter bus rules for students. Yeah, totally. We also talked about athletic facilities and I think that had a we had a long a long discussion on that and you know our schools our high schools are getting older and so are athletic facilities getting older so we're in need of looking at our tracks. We're in need of looking at our ball fields. It it the looks like we need to roll our fields. So there's some things that we need to look at. So, I just remind the board uh that we probably need to look at some budget types of initiatives to look at how we can um help with our fields or go back to the board of supervisors and and just
043remind them of the importance of keeping those fields up to date in the facilities for students. Um, again, I'd like to remind everyone that we're looking at expanding middle school sports and next year we're looking at expanding and then adding softball and baseball to the spring schedule next year. Um, and then uh just to remind our our schoolboard members of the BSBA conferences, uh, the BSBA April hot topic cons uh, conference is being held in Charlottesville on April the 17th from 9 to 2. And then the school law conference is always a good conference. Uh that's in person and virtually and that's at at the Hilton Richmond Hotel in Short Pump on May the 30th. And Mr. Daws, that's all I have this evening. Okay. Thank you, Dr. Jones. Um we have no unfinished business,
044so we'll move on to new business. Up first is the VSBA legislative proposals. Um I I'll ask that we sent submitted three last year. Um, I think we talked about in the work session maybe submitting the same three again. Um, we will come back in May. If you have any new ones or anything new you would like to propose, um, let me know. I'll let Miss Hancock know before our May meeting and we'll approve them to send forward to the VSBA in May. Um, athletic training services contract. Are you prepared for us to vote on that? Yes, sir. It's in your packet this evening. Yes, sir. Um, and that's four athletic trainers, correct? Yes, sir. I think Mrs. Worley's prepared to to to let you all know about that. Do y'all need to hear any
045more about that or are we just good to vote on it? Anybody have any questions? No. Okay. Do I have a motion to approve the contract then? I'll make that motion and we approve the contract. Okay. Second. Have a motion and a second. Any other discussion on that athletic trainer service contract? I'll roll call please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Mary, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Doc, yes. Assistant coaching supplement request for boys and girls soccer. Um, what's the board's pleasure on that one? Um, I'd like to speak to this one. Uh, I don't think 20 years ago we ever thought soccer would grow around here in this community like this. Um, it's greatly needed. also um emergency action plans and everything. You you used to scrge
046around to get 11 or 12 players just to play a game. Now most your teams are comprised of 20 to 25 players. Uh so it's a definite need for this and uh it's probably a few years late in coming, but definitely something I think we need to pass tonight. Is that something you want to try to to get right now? I know SAK's in session, right? Yeah, I I think we just approve it, you know, for the coming budget uh for the 2526 school year. Do you want to just move that as a budget initiative then or you want to Miss Worley, are we prepared to put it in play for this year or should we just put it in for for 2526? Yeah. Okay, let's just go with 2526. Okay. at this time. Okay.
047So, you going to make a motion then on that? Yes, I'll make that a motion. Do I have a second? Second. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Dos, yes. You have a before you a a host of revisions of school board policies. A lot of them are just um getting in line with the new regulations or whatever. It's a one of our yearly things that this is the first reading um for that. So, do I have a motion to approve all these schoolboard policies for the first reading? I'll make the motion. Second. Have a motion and a second. Any discussion on any of them? You We'll have a second reading next month. So, if you have any questions, you
048know, bring it next month. Okay? Or or you can reach out to superintendent or or Miss Hancock if you need it answered prior to that. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Mary, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Dos, yes. Up next is an application for literacy loans and that's for construction. Correct. Okay. Do I have a motion to approve that? So move. Second. Any other discussion? Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Tenderson, yes. M. Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Dos, yes. And next is a procurement bid for our bus lease. Is this the one we had renewing? 11 buses. Okay. Do I have a motion to approve the procurement then? So move. Second. Any discussion? Roll call, please.
049Mr. Fitzgerald, yes. Mr. Henderson, yes. Miss Merrick, yes. Mr. Mills, yes. Mr. Moon, yes. Mr. Shields, yes. Mr. Do. Yes. And finally, we have a procurement bid for Chattam Elementary School sanitary so extension. Been working on this one a while, had you, Mr. Hudson? Right. So I have a motion to approve that. I make a motion we approve that. Second. Any discussion? Roll call. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. Mr. Henderson. Yes. M. Merrick. Yes. Mr. Mills. Yes. Mr. Moon. Yes. Mr. Shields. Yes. Mr. Do. Yes. I don't have anything else. I have a motion to adjurnn. Motion to adjourn. Second. Roll call, please. Mr. Fitzgerald. Yes. M. Henderson. Yes. Miss Mary. Yes. Mr. Mills. Yes. Mr. Moon. Yes. Mr. Shields. Yes. Mr. Do. Yes.