Here are highlights from the Aug. 14 School Board work session and business meeting. Full presentations and a video of the meeting are available on BoardDocs.
Work session presentations
- Health and dental contracts
- 2022-23 successes and the school year ahead
- Position on artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
Administrative appointments
Dr. Mervin Daugherty introduced these new administrators:
- Aurelia Ortiz, director of Equity and Student Support Services
- Jami Peoples, director of Finance and Payroll
- Craig Reed, principal of Meadowbrook High
- Quincy Waller, principal of Falling Creek Middle
The board approved these administrators as part of recommended personnel actions:
New hires
- Brian Conlon, assistant principal at Harrowgate Elementary
- Tiawana Giles, associate principal at Falling Creek Middle
- Amanda Mellard, associate principal at Salem Church Middle
- Raymonda Rhoades, assistant principal at Davis Elementary
- Jessica Sarkees, assistant principal at Bensley Elementary
- Christopher Wahrman, assistant principal at Cosby High
Change in assignment
- Sheryl Doswell, assistant principal at Matoaca High
- Erin Guthe, associate principal at Robious Middle
- Laura Kaplan, associate principal at Bird High
- Julie Kutchi, assistant principal at Robious Middle
- Allen Lewis, assistant principal at Bird High
- Christopher Szybisty, associate principal at Clover Hill High
- Bryan Vannoy, assistant principal at Falling Creek Middle
Awards and recognitions
Congratulations to this year’s Chesterfield County Public Schools Visual Arts Teachers of the Year:
- Erika Ogier of Salem Church Elementary
- Gwen Garrett of Falling Creek Middle
- Marina Mukai of Manchester High
These residents were recognized for service on School Board advisory committees:
Audit and Finance Advisory Committee
- Victoria Rikkola, Clover Hill District
- Sean Ekiert, Midlothian District
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
- Saran Stevens-Ross, Dale District
- Andrew Green, Midlothian District
Gifted Education Advisory Committee
- Rachel Watson, Bermuda District
- Debbie Lewis, Clover Hill District
- Afrikka Ennis, Dale District
- Susan Beals, Matoaca District
- Lucinda Wood, teacher, Gates Elementary
- Rhonda Bailey-Clarke, teacher, Elizabeth Davis Middle
- Ryleigh Scott, student member, Monacan High
- Kyndle Fuller, student member, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School
School Health Advisory Board
- Mary Dunne Steward, family wellness expert
- Katherine Vatalaro Hill, student wellness expert
Special Education Advisory Committee
- Jill Arseneau, Clover Hill District
- Jennifer Krajewski, Matoaca District
These bus drivers were recognized for outstanding performance:
- Gordon Ainsworth, Area 1, Bus 847, nine years of service
- David Williams, Area 2, Bus 670, two months of service
- Joe Marchese, Area 3, Bus 347, one year of service
- Rebecca Ennas, Area 4, Bus 221, four years of service
- Walter Mendoza, Area 5, Bus 515, two years of service
These food service employees were recognized for outstanding performance:
- Audrey Hazelwood, substitute at Crenshaw Elementary, 10 years of service
- Nadine Parker, food service associate at Winterpock Elementary, two years of service
- Virginia Vess, cafeteria manager at Carver Middle, 14 years of service
- Janetter Ritter, cafeteria manager at Thomas Dale High, 18 years of service
- Robert Knowles, Food and Nutrition Services vending technician, five years of service
- Casey Dickinson, Food and Nutrition Services assistant director, three years of service
Board actions
The consent agenda was approved as presented. Memos of interest included:
- Memo #105-23: Recommended Personnel Actions
- Memo #106-23: FY2023 — Acceptance of New Grants
- Memo #107-23: Acceptance of Donations
- Memo #108-23: 2024 Health and Dental Contracts
- Memo #109-23: Review and Approval of FY2024 Tuition Rates for Nonresident Students
- Memo #110-23: Seat Time Waiver 2023-24
- Memo #063-23: Audio Enhancement Contract
- Memo #111-23: Appointment of Members to School Board Advisory Committees
- Memo #112-23: Approval of Technical Edits to the 2023-2024 Program of Studies
- Memo #113-23: Approval of CIT Name Change
- Memo#114-23: Deed of Gift for Shade Project at Matoaca Elementary School
- Memo #115-23: Deed of Gift for Interior Mural Project at Providence Elementary School
- Memo #116-23: Deed of Gift for Window Wrap Project for Jacobs Road Elementary School
- Memo #117-23: Changes to CCPS Operations Division Procedure MC-013
The board approved an amended memo #123-23, which recommended that the board adopt policy 5220 and policy 5240, effective immediately.
The board approved memo #124-23, which recommended that the board authorize the director of Procurement to award requirements contracts with the consulting firms listed in this memorandum. No funding is requested as part of this recommendation.
Board discussion
The board approved memo #122-23, which recommended that the School Board consider new policies and proposed revisions to current policies and regulations and schedule them for second reading and adoption at the School Board’s next regular meeting.
Items for review
At each meeting, a number of items are shared with the School Board for review and for public consumption. These do not require action on the board’s part. This month’s packet included:
- Magisterial District Improvement Funds — FY 2023
- Magisterial District Improvement Funds — FY 2024
- Budget Change Request Summary Across Categories — May 2023
- Budget Change Request Summary Across Categories — June 2023
- FY 2023: May Expenditures vs. Appropriations
- Board Committee Reports
- Prekindergarten Update: May 2023
- CCPS Strategic Plan Progress Report