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Oct. 12

City Council Chamber

5 p.m.

OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING 

1. Meeting Call to Order

2. SPS All-In VA Programming

CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING

1. A Resolution of Certification of the Closed Meeting of October 12, 2023 Pursuant to Section 2-2.3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as Amended.

1. Recess of Meeting

7 PM – RE-OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

1. Meeting Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. The Mission of Suffolk Public Schools is to: * produce 21st century learners that will become productive citizens in society. * foster a dyamic, safe and nurturing learning environment. * partner with school community for the benefit of students and staff. * strengthen the school division by employing a highly qualified and diverse staff. * effectively and efficiently manage capital and human resources. * effectively communicate to increase community investment.

4. Musical Selection – KFHS Chorus – Directed by Dante Copeland

ACTION ON CLOSED MEETING ITEMS

1. Employee Appeal No: 23/24-3

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda

PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON AGENDA TOPICS

1. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items

REPORTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

1. Good News Report: a. Alumni Highlight: Where are they Now? b. Historical Marker for Florence Bowser c. Regional Partnership Celebration Luncheon d. CCAP/LHS Amadas Interns Hired Full Time e. Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) Kick-Off Events f. Suffolk News Herald Locals Choice Winners: Best Principals g. September Teacher Spotlight h. September Bus Driver Perfect Attendance

Calendar of Special Events

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of Consent 

2. Field Trip: NRHS – Varsity Golf Team – Harrisonburg, Virginia; October 8-9, 2023

3. Field Trip: NRHS Varsity Cheerleading Team – Richmond, Virginia; November 3-4, 2023

4. Field Trip: NRHS Cross Country Team – Leesburg, Virginia; November 10-11, 2023

5. Field Trip: NRHS Boys Volleyball Team – Richmond, Virginia; November 15-16, 2023

6. Field Trip: NRHS Girls Volleyball Team – Richmond, Virginia; November 16-17, 2023

7. Field Trip: NRHS Varsity Football Team – Charlottesville, Virginia; December 8-9, 2023

8. Field Trip: NRHS Varsity Girls Basketball Team – Charlotte, North Carolina; December 20-22, 2023

9. Payment of Bills and Payroll September 2023

10. Office of Student Services Report

11. Personnel Report – October 12, 2023

12. School Board Meeting Minutes: September 21, 2023 (School Board Monthly Meeting)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Ordinance 23/24-14: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1-6.2:1 Entitled: “Definitions; Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Prohibited; Student Privacy and Confidentiality Required; Use of Name and Gender Pronouns; Legal Name and Sex at Birth Required on School Records; Dress and Grooming Codes; Segregating Students Prohibited; Access to Restrooms, Locker Rooms and Changing Facilities; Professional Development and Training; Superintendent to Develop Guidelines” (Transgender Policy) of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – Second Reading

NEW BUSINESS

1. Scheduling of Joint Meeting with City Council: 3 p.m., December 6, 2023 at City Council Chambers

2. Resolution 23/24-14: A Resolution of the School Board of the City of Suffolk, Virginia Establishing a Moment of Silence at the Opening of Public Meetings of the School Board to Solemnize its Proceedings

3. Resolution 23/24-15: A Resolution of the School Board for the City of Suffolk, Virginia Agreeing to Appoint a Member of the School Board to Serve on the Education Committee for the City of Suffolk, Virginia

4. Citizen Advisory Committee Members Update

5. Ordinance 23/24-15: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 5, Section 1-5.9 entitled “Filing a Formal Complaint of Discrimination; Investigation; Action by Superintendent; Appeal” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

6. Ordinance 23/24-16: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1-6.12 entitled “Abusive work environments prohibited; retaliation against employees who make allegations also prohibited” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

7. Ordinance 23/24-17: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Article 8, Section 1-8.7 entitled “Comprehensive Plan Required” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

8. Ordinance 23/24-18: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.1 entitled “Powers and duties generally” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

9. Ordinance 23/24-19: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-2.7 entitled “School Board Standing Committees; Foundations; Special Committees” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

10. Ordinance 23/24-20: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-4.2 entitled “Meeting Participation by Electronic Communication and definitions; when allowed; Must Be Recorded in Minutes; Quorum Required; Limit on number of meetings for personal reasons; when State of Emergency declared by Governor” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

11. Ordinance 23/24-21: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2-8.1 entitled “Early Appearances; Suffolk Community Defined; Five Minutes and not less than Three Minutes for Presentation; When More than Fifteen Speakers” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

12. Ordinance 23/24-22: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2-8.2 entitled “Late Appearances Defined; Notice Requirement” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

13. Ordinance 23/24-23: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2-8.3 entitled “Public Speakers Before the School Board” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

14. Ordinance 23/24-24: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 9, Section 2-9.2 entitled “Definitions” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

15. Ordinance 23/24-25: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 9, Section 2-9.3 entitled “Special Nepotism Rules regarding School Board Members and Superintendent; Limited Exception; Substitute Teacher Employment; Direct Supervisory and/or Administrative Relationship Prohibited” of the Policies of the Suffolk City School Board – First Reading

PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS

1. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items

BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS

1. Comments and Reports by School Board Members

MOTION TO GO INTO A SECOND CLOSED MEETING (if needed)

1. Motion to go into a (Second) Closed Meeting

CERTIFICATION OF SECOND CLOSED MEETING (if needed)

1.Certificate of a (Second) Closed Meeting

ACTION ON SECOND CLOSED MEETING ITEM(S) (if needed)

1.Action on Second Closed Meeting Item(s)

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Accident Report September 2023

2.Financial Report September 30, 2023

3. Facilities and Maintenance Move to Bright Lane

4. 2022-2023 WHRO Annual Impact Statement

ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjournment of Meeting

Action