WAYNESBORO SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES
August 11, 2015
The Waynesboro School Board met on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Central Office.
Board Members:Mrs. Kathe Maneval,Mrs. Shelly Laurenzo, Mr. Doug Norcross,
Dr. Melinda Ferguson, Mr. William Foster
Administration:Dr. Jeff Cassell, Mr. Bill Staton
Other Staff:Dr. Maggie VanHuss, Ms. Sue Wright, Mr. Jody Lohr, Mrs. Vonda Hutchinson
- OPEN SESSION
Chairman Kathe Maneval called the Waynesboro School Board meeting to order.
- CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session at this time.
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Maneval then led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- PUBLIC RECOGNITION
The Waynesboro School Board recognized Westwood Hills Elementary School for being selected to receive the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Virginia Board of Education. A school receives this award for being fully accredited and for making significant progress toward educational goals established by the Board of Education and the Governor.
Dr. Cassell recognized the new staff members that were present: Dr. Diane Behrens, principal at Wayne Hills Pre-School Center, Ms. Tiffany Temple, assistant principal at Kate Collins Middle School, Mr. Greg Harris, assistant principal at William Perry Elementary School, and Mr. Berkeley Harner, teacher of band at Kate Collins Middle School.
Chairman Maneval recognized Dr. Maggie VanHuss for her service with Waynesboro Public Schools. Dr. VanHuss is retiring at the end of the month.
- PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment at this time.
- CONSENT AGENDA
Dr. Ferguson moved that the Waynesboro School Board approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of item B. Mr. Foster seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.
Dr. Ferguson moved that the Waynesboro School Board approve the minute for July 14, 2015 as presented. Mrs. Laurenzo seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote, with Mr. Norcross abstaining.
The consent agenda items included:
A.Accept the School Board Agenda as presented.
B. Approval of minutes for the School Board meetings of July 14, 2015.
C. Monthly Petty Cash Report
D. Approval of Personnel (will be handed out at the meeting)
E. Approval of Additional Appropriation – Ms. Sue Wright, Director of Instruction, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $238.00 in the 2015-16 budget for Title VI, Rural and Low Income Schools Grant and will be used to support staff development costs. These fully reimbursable funds are the remainder of our 2013 grant award.
F. Approval of Additional Appropriation - Ms. India Harris, Coordinator of Testing & Secondary Instruction, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $3,681.00 for the WPS allocations for Workplace Readiness and Industry Certification examinations. These allocations (per Supts Memo #179-15. $2,989 and Supts Memo #180-15, $692) will be used for the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination as well as internet and computer, customer service, and financial literacy assessments for WHS students in various CTE classes. These funds are fully reimbursable.
G. Approval of Additional Appropriation - Ms. India Harris, Coordinator of Testing & Secondary Instruction, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $5,304.00 for the WPS CTE State Equipment allocation. This allocation will be used to help upgrade CTE computer labs at KCMS and WHS. These funds are fully reimbursable.
H. Approval of Additional Appropriation - Dr. Margaret VanHuss, Director of Student Services, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $3,340.00 for the Title III Grant. Funds will be used to support salaries, FICA, and materials. These funds are fully reimbursable.
I. Approval of Additional Appropriation - Dr. Margaret VanHuss, Director of Student Services, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $12,950.00 for the Title VIB Flow Through Grant. Funds will be used to purchase materials. These funds are fully reimbursable.
J. Approval of Additional Appropriation - Dr. Margaret VanHuss, Director of Student Services, requests an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $113.00 for the Preschool Mini-Grant. Funds will be used to purchase materials. These funds are fully reimbursable.
K. Approval of Relocation Supplement – Mrs. Vermell Grant, Assistant Superintendent, requests approval of a $1,500 relocation supplement to be paid to new employees in the critical shortage hard-to-staff area of secondary mathematics for the 2015-16 school year.
7.SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
The School Board members presented their activities for the month. Dr. Cassell and Mrs. Grant also presented to the School Board.
8.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A.Superintendent Report
a. Waynesboro High School Facility- Dr. Cassell reminded the School Board that a joint meeting with City Council is set for August 27 at City Council Chambers has been set to discuss the School Board recommendation of building a new high school on a new site.
b.Adoption of Waynesboro City Logo –Dr. Cassell updated the School Board on the changing our logo to coincide with the new logo for the City of Waynesboro. If we do adopt a similar logo, Dr. Cassell recommended implementing the logo over an extended period of time so we can use the supplies currently on hand that have the current logo on them. This will come back as an action item next month.
c.Other items – Dr. Cassell reported the numbers of students that are currently registered in the school system. We will wait and see if they all show up.
Today there was a press release from the state about test scores. Our test scores have seen some very nice improvements.
B.Financial Report
a.Financial Reports – Mr. Staton presented the financial report to the School Board. The Finance Department is working on the FY15 close out. Auditors will be returning this month to assist with that close out.
C.Other Reports
a. Update on Health Insurance Renewal – Mrs. Hutchinson reported on the renewal for our dental and health insurance plans for 2016.
b. Waynesboro High School – School Improvement Plan – Mr. Teachey presented the School Improvement Plan for Waynesboro High School.
9.SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS QUESTIONS, DISCUSSIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS
Dr. Cassell reminded the School Board of all the open house nights coming up at our schools over the next week.
10.ACTION ITEMS
A. VSBA Media Honor Roll
Chairman Maneval read a resolution for the VSBA Media Honor Roll.
Mr. Foster moved that the Waynesboro School place Brian Carlton and Roger Gonzalez, with the Waynesboro News-Virginian, on the statewide VSBA Media Honor Roll, calling attention to the ongoing responsible and exemplary nature of reporting on this community’s public schools. Mrs. Laurenzo seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.
B. Policy Revision
Policy GCB – Professional Staff Contracts
After some explanation from Dr. Cassell and a recommendation that the first word be changed from “teachers” to “professional staff”, Dr. Fergusonmove that the Waynesboro School Board approve Policy GCB as presented, with the exception of changing thefirst word from “teachers” to “professional staff”. Mr. Foster seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.
Mr. Norcross thanked Dr. VanHuss for her service with Waynesboro Schools. Dr. Ferguson also thanked Dr. VanHuss for her leadership on the School Health Advisory Board.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Norcross moved that the School Board adjourn. Dr. Ferguson seconded the motion. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
Kathryn E. Maneval, Chairman
William B. Staton, Jr., Clerk
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