001regulations of the elementary school. Um, wasn't going to think about this yet because I do think we need to keep a hold on to Kulie upper just in case we ever have a really large kindergarten class um and there's not room in lower but we are in a position that the preks could fit in boys for next year and in um lower which could be a cost savings and also run more efficiently. the kids would have access then to um specials. They would have access to the school counselor and nurse more readily and they would still and be a little bit more connected with the overall school community. What kind of threw this in motion is after some of the changes I got a little bit of emails and feedback from the staff there and
002the staff at Kulie upper which is our prek um program would much rather be a part of the two individual schools. So I thought that this needed to be considered at that point. Um some things that the uh staff there mentioned and I went up and talked to them yesterday after having got their emails over the last little bit. um they had some ideas about that they thought moving back into both elementaryaries would be a good idea. They like the idea of having the assistant principal be the overseer of prek, which is something we could facilitate and work through. um and the um possibility of having two instructional assistants in each classroom in case we're not able to find a third teacher at this point or space that currently I believe we have 36 students
003who've applied for prek. We could easily do 18 and 18, which is a little bit larger than we've done, but some divisions do even larger than that. And by having two IAS in both classes, they would have more hands on deck. And that seems to be the direction that our prek staff would like to move for next year. Now, we would continue to operate the building and hold on to it and allow parks and wreck and head start to remain in there. And they already pay like Head Start pays a portion of the utilities. and I could work through our director of operations if we could potentially cut off or reduce utilities in the parts of the building not used for next year. But basically, we have one teacher who wants to go to Boyce
004and one that wants to go to Kulie. So, this works out perfectly. Um, and we'd be able to take care of everybody. So, there wouldn't be any impact to jobs or anything. So, um, we it's just anformational item because it's just moving a location. We don't need to vote, but I just wanted to know as Dr. Sil and I work through that if any of you all had any major objections to that happening. Um I I like the idea a lot. What you've said kind of is reiterated what I've heard in the past from teachers there that they there's always been that concern they felt disconnected. They weren't getting the support that they felt like they wanted or needed. Um, and it'll definitely help with having the additional headcount to support cuz I think there
005were some liability concerns with that in the past and hopefully it'll help with morale and everything with that campus. I like what you said about maintaining that facility. We I would um heir to the side of caution with shutting off utilities to certain aspects with the age of the building and the condition that it's in that that needs to be conditioned space especially with some of the reports that we've seen in the past with regards to the potential mold situation the mildew things like that. So, we just need to keep an eye on that and hopefully cost savings at some point could be considered for a capital expenditure to to look into upgrading some of that facility so that it is ready for the future. I know they had challenges this year with with that
006the heat, the cold, the units, the AC units there that are outdated and and end of life. So, um, I like the idea and I think too with the utilities, we would definitely work with our director of operations and only do places that wouldn't affect if we did it and we may need to keep them for all. And another consideration with cost savings is, you know, we would continue to hold on to the building to a decision, but we might eventually decide is an addition to cooly lower more, you know, cost effective than a renovation or something of that nature. Anybody have any major objection to us exploring that? Because we would need to tell the teachers and work through that this week. And we we have room for them in Kie. I remember. Yeah,
007we have a classroom. We found one. Oh, you did? And I just want to say I like the idea that you guys have communicated with that you've worked through this with staff rather than just telling them this what you're doing. Um, and I also like the idea of I think this is probably the first time that we've had one group at Boyce and another at Kulie. Usually it's all in one place. So I I like the idea of having two two different locations. Yeah, that's kind of a a real big standard of how a lot do it. And I think it's good to be a part of the school that you're going to eventually attend if possible. Sounds like a good idea. No objections here. Okay. All right. The other agenda item, the only other
008thing on the um open meeting is just a salary scale. And this is just for your information. Um we're going to post these on the website later this week. All we did was take last year's teacher scale reflect the 4% raise, but we want to be transparent as we're hiring people. And we also did um an administrative pay scale there and updated it with the 4% raise. Um like a lot of our scales we're going to work on. We're very competitive if not ahead in the beginning half. We do lose traction in the upper half, but those are just things that we'll have to work through as time goes on. But what Dr. Sil and I are going to try to do um we have everything, but I want to make it eventually that all
009of our salary scales are just like an open booklet that we um update each year like most divisions do and we just put it on the website right after we approve the budget. So, we're going to do these and then I would like for them to be just as one document and then we quickly update it. That way as people are applying, they'll know where we're at. So that's just moreformational. If you have any questions about that, you can let me know. Um, and then the final thing before going into closes, I do want to introduce our new uh joint administrative services uh finance director. He's here with us um with the wonderful Brena Brenda Bennett who's doing a great job in training him. We're going to miss her uh you know, highly. But we
010have Steve Nucci here with us. So I'd like to introduce our new finance director. And I hate to put him on the spot, but if he wants to say anything to the board, that would be fine with me. Sure. So yeah, my name is Steve Nichi coming by way of the federal government and just really honored to be here. Really appreciative to be selected. Looking forward to working with you all. Definitely have a lot to learn. Um the friend has been very helpful, but um definitely looking forward to meeting you guys and understand it's a big responsibility and can't wait to get started. Really appreciate position. Welcome. Thank you. Welcome to the party, Steve. Yes. And that's all the step. I'm gonna I'm gonna hold on to your leg as you're walking out. Um, okay.
011Thank you for all of that. May I have a motion for close session, please? Um, I move to convene a close session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments and resignations pursuant to Code of Virginia, section 2.2-3711A. 2-37 1 A 6 A1 A1. An estimated time for close session is 15 minutes and action is expected. Is there a second? Second. All in favor? I. All opposed? Okay. Now, is there a motion to reconvene to open session? So moved. Is there a second? Second. All in favor? I. All opposed. Certification. Pursuant to code section 2.2-3712 Virginia. Do you certify that to the best of your knowledge during the close session? The school board discussed only matters lawfully exempt for the open meeting requirements. Mr. Broomach. Hi. Mr. Kennedy. Hi. Mr. Kberg. I Mr. Wilson. I um I
012have a motion on um close session. Uh I move to approve the personnel agenda as presented. Is there a second? Second. All in favor? I. All opposed. Second motion. Make a motion to allow the superintendent to fill open positions until the June 23rd, 2025 meeting. Is there a second? Second. All in favor? I I. All opposed. Thank you. Join the meeting.