The Smyth County School Board met today in a called meeting at 5:00 P.M., in the board meeting room, 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 300, Marion, Virginia.
Chairperson Choate called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.
The roll was called by the clerk, and all members were present.
Pursuant to § 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, on motion by Mr. Coulthard, seconded by Mr. Catron, by 7-0 vote, a closed meeting was declared for the purpose of discussing the following: personnel issues as authorized by § 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia and student exemption from compulsory attendance as authorized by § 22.1-254(B)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
On motion by Mr. Doane, seconded by Ms. Sneed, by 7-0 vote, closed session ended.
WHEREAS, the Smyth County School Board has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative-recorded vote in accordance with the provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, § 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this school board that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia Law:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Smyth County School Board, by roll call, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia Law were discussed and (ii) only such public business as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered.
VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0.
On motion by Mrs. Hall, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, the following was approved.
Mr. Choate opened the Public Hearing to receive input on the 2009-2010 school board budget.
Mr. Catron reminded the Board to remember support staff when preparing the budget.
The Public Hearing was closed.
No citizens spoke during public comment.
Dr. Robinson reviewed the Marion Kiwanis Club's Snack in a Pack program to be piloted at Atkins Elementary School.
Dr. Robinson reviewed a revised budget calendar.
Dr. Robinson updated the Board on the Budget Committee meeting held on January 13, 2009.
The Board discussed plans to attend the VSBA Hot Topic Conference: Samples of Best Practices in School Law and Instruction to be held March 11, 2009, at the Wytheville Meeting Center, Wytheville, Virginia.
None of the board members had any questions.
The Board considered approving the Retirement Incentive Plan as presented by Rick Blevins, Director of Human Resources (first reading).
The Board considered approving a revised bid for the purchase of kitchen ovens for Marion Senior High School and Chilhowie High School/Chilhowie Middle School. On motion by Ms. Sneed, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, the lowest bid in the amount of $13,993.58 from Douglas Equipment, Bluefield, West Virginia, was approved.
The Board considered Smyth County Schools entering a business agreement with GovDeals. On motion by Mr. Catron, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, this was approved.
The Board considered the following policies for approval (second reading):
On motion by Mr. Catron, seconded by Ms. Sneed, by 7-0 vote, the policies were approved.
The Board considered policy additions and/or changes for the following:
The Board considered policy additions and/or changes for the following (first reading):
On motion by Ms. Sneed, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, the Board accepted the resignation of Lori Asbury as a teacher at Northwood Middle School.
On motion by Ms. Sneed, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, the Board accepted the superintendent's recommendation for an exemption from compulsory school attendance for Case #2009-01.
On motion by Mr. Catron, seconded by Mr. Coulthard, by 7-0 vote, the meeting was adjourned.