July 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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It is the vision of the Norfolk Public Schools to actively engage all students in learning
through a relevant and comprehensive standards-based curriculum that integrates
 21^st century skills, tools, context, and assessments.  

• Goal #1:  All students will succeed at each grade level and graduate from high school well-prepared for a variety of post-secondary pursuits.

• Goal #2:  All students will feel connected with the school and the learning process.

• Goal #3:  District resources, programs, and departments will be aligned to attain high levels of student achievement and instructional excellence.

• Goal #4:  The community will be engaged to support high levels of student achievement.

  The mission of the Norfolk Public Schools is to prepare studentswith the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a complex, global society.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This time during the meeting will be opened as a hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the student fee policy, the bullying policy and the parental involvement policy.  

At this time, if any member of the public wishes to comment or give opinions on a policy, we ask that you identify yourself.  Comments will be taken on each item separately:
1.  Student Fee Policy
2.  Bullying Policy
3.  Parental Involvement Policy

Rationale:  Approval of teaching contracts for the 2009-2010 school year for: 
Debbra Marotz -- Special Education

Rationale:  Recommend approval of resignation for personal reasons for Stacey Britton, First Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School effective immediately.

Rationale:  The board reviewed the bids for these items at the study session:  1) Milk, 2) Bread, 3) Pest Control, 4) Sanitation, and 5) Fuel.

Rationale:  Recommend approval of the signature of the Associate Superintendent for Student Services for all Federal Grants and Programs and the signature of the Director of Business Services for the Federal Lunch Program for the 2009-2010 school year.

Rationale: 

-    Elementary Summer School was completed on Friday 26 June.  Sessions were held for qualifying students from all of the elementary buildings but classes were held in Bel Air, Lincoln, Westside and Woodland Park Elementary buildings.  This year’s teaching staff served 260 students with emphasis in the areas of Reading- vocabulary development and comprehension, Writing, and other Literacy Experiences.  Student enjoyed the change of pace and material presentation during their 3-hours of daily instruction.  Pre and Post-test assessments reflected growth in reading fluency, phonics, vocabulary development and use during their writing activities. Students also used computer labs to explore teacher “bookmarked” websites that extended the learning experiences.   Many new friendships were made between teacher and student as well as between student and student.  Summer School teaching staff enjoyed the relaxed teaching environment and the opportunity to use a variety of teaching approaches in meeting the needs of their students

 

-    ARRA designated Title I funds have been approved – at least half of the allocation that is - and the Purchase Orders have been mailed off.  The majority of these funds will be used to purchase “Smart Board’ technology for our school wide Title I programs. It is anticipated that the materials will arrive around the first part of August leaving sufficient time to get them installed for the start of the school year.

Rationale:  The Activities Committee meetings are suspended during the summer months.

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 A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Student Fees Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fees Policy.

 

 

 

 

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 A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the Parental Involvement Policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Bullying Policy was presented to and reviewed by the Board. A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Bullying Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fees Policy.

 

 

                                        

Rationale:  Review and amendment of special education programming policy.