BUSINESS MEETING

Awards and Recognitions

Mrs. Coker recognized Principal Appreciation Week and thanked the principals on behalf of the Board for their hard work and dedication.

The following bus drivers were recognized for their outstanding performance:

  • Sherry Parker, Area 1, Bus 799, 5 years of service
  • Maria Hassan, Area 2, Bus 678, 1 year of service
  • Donna Belcher, Area 3, Bus 477,  16 years of service
  • Evan Herron,  Area 4, Bus 162, 3 months of service
  • Tyler Montanye, Area 5, Bus 512, 1 year of service

The following food service employees were recognized for their outstanding performance:

  • Patience Dawn Cary, Cafeteria Manager at James River HS, 6 years of service
  • Gloria Mason, Food Service Associate at Manchester MS, 6 years of service
  • Christine Stroud, Cafeteria Manager at Bailey Bridge MS, 21 years of service
  • Pearl Wilson, Food Service Associate at Matoaca ES, 50 years of service

Congratulations to all of last night’s honorees!

Board Actions

The School Board elected Mrs. Ann Coker as the School Board Chair and Mrs. Kathryn Haines as the School Board Vice Chair for 2023.

The Board also set its 2023 meeting calendar (attached).

The consent agenda was approved as presented. Memos of interest included:

  • Memo #001-23: Recommended Personnel Actions
  • Memo #002-23: Appointment of School Board Representatives to Committees and Regional Programs
  • Memo #003-23: Deed of Gift for Automotive Department
  • Memo #004-23: Deed of Gift for Shade Structure Project for Gordon Elementary School
  • Memo #005-23: FY2023 – Acceptance of New Grants
  • Memo #006-23: Acceptance of Donations
  • Memo #009-23: Appointment of Member to School Board Advisory Committee

Items for Board Review

At each meeting, a number of items are shared with the Board for their review and for public consumption via the BoardDocs site. These do not require action on the Board’s part. This month’s packet included:

  • Magisterial District Improvement Funds – FY2023
  • FY2023 – November – Expenditures vs. Appropriations
  • Budget Change Request Summary Across Categories – November 2022
  • Board Committee Reports
  • Pre-K Update: November 2022
  • Virginia iTeach Application