SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MARCH 8, 2005

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1 SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MARCH 8, 2005 The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach held a regular meeting, Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the School Administration Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Daniel D. Dan Edwards, Chairman Ms. Sandra Smith-Jones, Vice Chairman Ms. Rita Sweet Bellitto Ms. Jane S. Brooks Ms. Emma L. Em Davis Mr. Edward F. Fissinger, Sr. Dr. Timothy R. Jenney, Superintendent Mr. Dan R. Lowe Mr. Michael W. Stewart Mr. Arthur T. Tate Ms. Carolyn D. Weems Dr. Lois S. Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: None 1. Convene School Board Informal Meeting: Chairman Edwards convened the Board in the einstein.lab at 2:13 p.m. All Board members were present with the exception of Dr. Williams who arrived during the first workshop at 2:16 p.m.; and Vice Chairman Smith-Jones who arrived during the third workshop 4:53 p.m. 2. Workshop: A. FY05/06 06/07 Biennial Budget: Superintendent Jenney and Ms. Victoria L. Lewis, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of information received from the City earlier in the day indicating a possible $.10 reduction in property tax which could potentially reduce school funding by approximately $10-12 million. It was noted few options were available at this late juncture to offer as possible adjustments to balance the budget accordingly and absent action by City Council, it was recommended the budget be submitted as is based on current information with reconciliation to follow in May after City Council action. Chairman Edwards commented he spoke with the Mayor who understands the document submitted will not reflect the potential reduction. Ms. Lewis reviewed the proposed salary resolution drafted in accordance with Board direction, and Mr. Anthony L. Arnold, P.E., Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, responded to Board questions regarding the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Discussion concluded at 2:43 p.m. C. Building Utilization Committee Redistricting Recommendations Questions and Discussion: Mr. Donald E. Greer, Demographics/GIS Manager and Chairman of the Building Utilization Committee, responded to Board members questions and concerns regarding the final redistricting proposals as recommended by the Committee. Discussion concluded at 3:29 p.m. The Board recessed at 3:29 p.m. and reconvened at 3:44 p.m. B. Preliminary Plans for Newtown Road and Bettie F. Williams Elementary Schools and Elementary School 2007: The School Board discussed the proposal in three sections: 1) extended day; 2) traditional vs. year-round schools; and 3) tiered campus vs. three K-5 schools. Ms. Elizabeth E. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, responded to Board members questions and concerns and presented information as to the considerations and impact on transportation and services by offering alternative opt-out sites. The workshop concluded at 5:03 p.m.

2 D. Briefing on Bus Incident: This item was not discussed. 3. Closed Meeting: A. Motion for Closed Meeting in Accordance with VA Code , Part A: Vice Chairman Smith-Jones made a motion, seconded by Dr. Williams, that the Board adopt a motion to recess into a closed meeting pursuant to exemptions from open meetings allowed by Section , Part A, Paragraph 1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for the following purposes: Personnel Matters: Discussion of or consideration of interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees, pursuant to Section , (A) (1); namely to discuss: 1. personnel appointment. The motion was approved (ayes 10; nays 0 Lowe absent for the vote) and the Board recessed into a closed meeting at 5:05 p.m. Individuals present for discussion: Personnel Matters: 1. Personnel Appointment: Board members; Superintendent Jenney; Mr. Mr. Gary L. Fentress, Deputy City Attorney; and Ms. Dianne P. Alexander, Clerk of the Board. The Board reconvened in an open meeting at 5:28 p.m. Certification of Closed Meeting: Vice Chairman Smith-Jones made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board certifies that, to the best of each member s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed; and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered. The motion was unanimously approved and the Board recessed until 6:00 p.m. 4. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations on Non-Agenda Items: The Board heard comments from the following citizens and delegations: Dena Fellnur-Alto regarding online IEP s and testing modifications; and Grant Day, 8 th grade student at Kemps Landing Magnet School, requesting Kemps Landing Magnet School students not be set aside from other students. 5. Formal Meeting Call to Order and Electronic Roll Call: Chairman Edwards called the formal meeting to order in the School Board Room at 6:09 p.m. All Board members were present. 6. Student, Employee and Public Awards and Recognition: A. Virginia State Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award: The School Board recognized Malibu Elementary School for receiving an Exemplary Reading Program Award from the Virginia State Reading Association. 7. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Reverend Charles Wiest of Heritage United Methodist Church gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 8. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations on Agenda Items: The Board heard comments from the following citizens and delegations: Dawn Miller regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Kellam High School; Barbara Yates requesting the Virginia Beach Middle School / Kemps Landing Magnet School project be

3 removed from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Scott Seery regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Lagomar; Joseph Takach, President of the Lagomar Civic Leauge, regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Lagomar; Lynne Ferris regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Holland Pines West and the transfer of students from Kellam to Landstown High School; Lydia Kapetanakis requesting the Virginia Beach Middle School / Kemps Landing Magnet School project be removed from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Raquel Walker regarding concerns with the proposal to terminate the year-round school program at Bettie F. Williams Elementary School; Shania Anderson, student, in support of the year-round school program at Bettie F. Williams Elementary School; Beth Markley regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Kellam High School; Lekesha Young in support of the year-round school program at Bettie F. Williams Elementary School; Mario Rosales regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to the Red Mill Farms, Holland Pines and Lagomar neighborhoods; Jeff Taylor regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Holland Pines, Holland Pines West and Holland Oaks neighborhoods; Pimm Hiller regarding concerns with the redistricting proposal transferring students from Princess Anne to Green Run High School; Gloria Ross requesting the Virginia Beach Middle School / Kemps Landing Magnet School project be removed from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Rose Gagnon regarding the redistricting proposal as it relates to Red Mill; Hester Brinster requesting the Virginia Beach Middle School / Kemps Landing Magnet School project be removed from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Crescenda Mitchell in support of the year-round school program at B. F. Williams Elementary School; Tavia Colon in support of the year-round school program at B. F. Williams Elementary School; and JoAnn Weger in support of the redistricting proposal as it relates to the Pocohontas Village neighborhood and the transfer of students from Bayside to Kempsville High School. 11. Approval of Minutes: A. February 22, 2005 Regular Meeting: Mr. Stewart made a motion, seconded by Dr. Williams, that the Board approve the February 22, 2005 regular meeting minutes as presented. The motion was approved (ayes 10, nays 0, 1 abstention - Tate). Mr. Tate stated his abstention was due to his absence at the February 22, 2005 formal meeting. B. March 1, 2005 Redistricting Public Hearing and Budget Workshop: Mr. Stewart made a motion, seconded by Dr. Williams, that the Board approve the March 1, 2005 redistricting public hearing and budget workshop minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. 10. Adoption of the Agenda: There being no proposed changes to the published agenda, Mr. Stewart made a motion, seconded by Vice- Chairman Smith-Jones, that the Board adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously approved.

4 11. Consent Agenda: Mr. Fissinger made a motion, seconded by Ms. Davis, that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously approved and the following items adopted as part of the Consent Agenda: A. Appointments, Resignations and Retirements as presented on the March 8, 2005 Personnel Report. In addition, Superintendent Jenney announced, and the Board affirmed, the administrative appointment of Sean R. Walker as Assistant Principal at Three Oaks Elementary School effective July 1, B. School Library Media Month and National Library Week Resolution as follows: SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH AND NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK RESOLUTION WHEREAS, school library media centers function as the information centers of the schools and provide for integrated, interdisciplinary, and school-wide learning activities; and WHEREAS, school library media programs provide the experience and training necessary to prepare students to become successful and independent users of information and ideas; and WHEREAS, school library media programs promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening for young people of all ages and all levels of development; and WHEREAS, school library media programs provide resources and learning activities that represent a diversity of experiences, opinions, and social and cultural perspectives, supporting the concept that intellectual freedom and access to information are prerequisites to effective and responsible citizenship in democracy; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Beach City School Board recognizes the vital role that school library media centers play in the educational process; and WHEREAS, Virginia Beach Public Libraries and Virginia Beach school libraries have formed a unique partnership that provides for the sharing of resources and services to the mutual benefit of all patrons. Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City School Board reconfirm its belief in the value of the school library media program and officially recognize the month of April 2005 as School Library Media Month and the week of April 10-16, 2005, as National Library Week, calling their significance to the attention of all Virginia Beach citizens; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board. C. Textbook Adoption 1. Practical Nursing I: Nursing Fundamentals, Grade 12 Title: Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, Second Edition Authors: Susan C. DeWit Publisher: Elsevier, Inc. Copyright: Elementary Social Studies, Grades 1-5 Grades: 1-3 Title: Our World Authors: Joy Masoff Publisher: Five Ponds Press Copyright: 2005 Grades: 4-5 Title: Scott Foresman Social Studies Authors: Candy Boyd, Geneva Gay, Rita Geiger, James Kracht, Valerie Pang, C. Frederick Risinger, and Sarah Sanchez Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Copyright: Regions (Grade 4) 2005, Virginia (Grades 4-5) 2003 D. The Board authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with Power Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $65,477 for the Landstown Middle School Water Heater Replacement E. The Board approved the activation of the School Site Selection Committee to be tasked with identifying site(s) for a high school campus to serve as a potential campus for either a possible mid

5 or long term site in the event Kellam High School needs to be replaced or, for an additional high school campus should unexpected and unanticipated growth occur in the high school age population of the city. 14. Action: A. Building Utilization Committee Redistricting Recommendations: Ms. Weems made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board approve a resolution for a modification in the school attendance areas of select elementary and high schools as recommended by the Building Utilization Committee (BUC) exhibited in school area maps to include Area A: Bayside High School to Kempsville High School, effective school year; Area B: Princess Anne High School to Green Run High School, effective school year; Area D: Kellam High School to Ocean Lakes High School, effective school year; Area E: Kellam High School to Landstown High School, effective school year; and Area F: New Castle Elementary School to Glenwood Elementary School, effective school year. Mr. Fissinger made a substitute motion to delay the vote on the BUC recommendations relative to Areas D and E until the March 22 Board meeting so the Board can hear public comment on the proposal presented by the communities of Red Mill, Lagomar and Holland Pines recommending Red Mill attend Ocean Lakes, Lagomar attend Kellam; and allow the Holland Pines community to remain at Kellam. After discussion with legal counsel and concern adequate notice could not be provided by the March 22 Board meeting, an amendment to the substitute motion was proposed and accepted that the vote be deferred until a meeting in April Mr. Fissinger clarified the substitute motion was to bifurcate the original motion, to separate Kellam Areas D and E from the other recommendations, leaving Areas A, B and F to be addressed by the main motion. Furthermore, it was made clear the public hearing would be before the School Board, not the BUC. Mr. Donald E. Greer, Demographics/GIS Manager and Chairman of the BUC, responded to Board members questions noting the Committee s recommendation was to use Nimmo Parkway as a dividing line between Kellam and Ocean Lakes High Schools. Following Board comment the substitute motion was approved (ayes 9, nays 2 Lowe, Weems). A vote was then taken on the main motion relative to Areas A, B & F inclusive of additions to two high schools as proposed. The motion was approved (ayes 8, nays 3 Smith-Jones, Stewart and Williams) and the resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION FOR A MODIFICATION IN THE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREAS OF SELECT ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BUILDING UTILIZATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Virginia Beach School Board recognizes that only through effective long-range planning for enrollment can the division be adequately prepared to meet the needs of its current and future population; and WHEREAS, Virginia Code section requires a School Board to redistrict school boundaries whenever such procedure will contribute to the efficiency of the school division; and WHEREAS, through Policy 5-14, Student Attendance Areas, the School Board has established procedures which require an annual review and recommendations from a Building Utilization Committee regarding enrollment trends and their impact on division facilities; and WHEREAS, Policy 5-14 provides that the Building Utilization Committee shall propose a plan for redistricting when the building utilization at any school building differs from the optimum building utilization level by exceeding the level by ten (10) percent or more or by falling below the level by ten (10) percent or less; and WHEREAS, for the school year, First Colonial High School is 21.5% over capacity, Kellam High School is 31.1% over capacity, Landstown High School is 16.2% over capacity, Ocean Lakes High School is 11.5% over capacity, Princess Anne High School is 24.7% over capacity, and Glenwood Elementary School is 17.6% under capacity; and WHEREAS, the School Board included two high school addition projects, CIP High School Addition Phase I (20 classrooms) and CIP High School Addition Phase II (16 classrooms), in the School Board s Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted on March 16, 2004, and the School Board included in their goals and objectives for school year that the Building Utilization Committee will make a recommendation on the locations for the two additions as well

6 as develop a supporting redistricting plan, and WHEREAS, the Committee presented its proposed redistricting plan to the community at a series of public information/comment meetings, following notice in a newspaper of general circulation (a copy of which notice is attached and marked exhibit A), where members of the community had an opportunity to review the plan, to comment on its merit and make suggestions for its improvement. The public information/comment meetings were held at 6:30 PM at the following dates and locations: January 26, 2005 Glenwood Elementary School Area F, January 27, 2005 Kempsville High School Areas A and B, January 31, 2005 Ocean Lakes High School - Areas C and D, and February 1, 2005 Landstown High School - Area E; and WHEREAS, the Committee prepared a final report pertaining to the redistricting plan which was presented by the division demographer to the School Board for their information at a public meeting on February 22, 2005; and WHEREAS, as required by Virginia Code section , the School Board held a public hearing on the Committee s proposed redistricting plan on March 1, 2005 at 6:00 PM in the School Administration Building, following notice in a newspaper of general circulation (a copy of which notice is attached and marked exhibit B). Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the School Board authorizes and directs modifications to the school attendance areas of the following schools in accordance with exhibits C, D and H (proposed school area maps), attached hereto: Area A: Bayside High School to Kempsville High School, effective school year (exhibit C), Area B: Princess Anne High School to Green Run High School, effective school year (exhibit D), Area F: New Castle Elementary School to Glenwood Elementary School, effective school year (exhibit H); and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the School Board authorizes and directs the creation of a rising junior option for rising 11 th grade students impacted by this approved redistricting plan in the (Area A) and (Area B) school years. This option is in addition to the last year options provided by School Board Policy These students may elect to remain in their previously assigned schools and complete their final high school years, if they provide transportation to that school; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the School Board authorizes and directs the creation of a rising freshman/new school option for rising 9 th grade students in Area B impacted by this approved redistricting plan for the school year. This option is in addition to the last year options provided by School Board Policy These students may elect to transfer a year earlier ( school year) to a high school that is approved for redistricting with the start of the school year, if they provide transportation to that school; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the School Board authorizes and directs CIP project 1-017, High School Addition Phase I, be designated as a 20 classroom addition at Landstown High School and CIP project 1-020, High School Addition Phase II, be designated as a 12 classroom addition at Ocean Lakes High School, subject to School Board approval of the Capital Improvement Program. B. Preliminary Plans for Newtown Road and Bettie F. Williams Elementary Schools and Elementary School 2007: Prior to a motion, Chairman Edwards suggested the subject be split into three separate items and asked for a motion that would deal with the extended day instructional program. Ms. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Ms. Davis, that the Board approve the extended day instructional program with Bettie F. Williams and Newtown Road Elementary Schools beginning implementation in September Ms. Elizabeth E. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, responded to Board members questions. The motion was then approved (ayes 9; nays 2 Fissinger and Williams). Ms. Davis then made a motion, seconded by Ms. Weems, that the Board approve Bettie F. Williams Elementary School to resume using the traditional or standard calendar effective the school year. Mr. Fissinger expressed concern with the numerous changes to the school by implementation of the year-round school program in 2001, a plan to return to the traditional calendar in 2005, and a proposed campus approach in 2007; stating he believed there were other ways to address overcrowding at Newtown Road Elementary School. Mr. Stewart clarified if the yearround school program was to continue at B.F. Williams Elementary School, alternate opt-out sites would be offered at Luxford, Hermitage and Shelton Park, however there was no guarantee Title I services would follow. In addition, Mr. Stewart expressed concern with students attending a school

7 outside the community, the effect on opt-out students currently attending Newtown Road Elementary School, and the impact of alternate opt-out sites not having full-day kindergarten programs. He admitted being at a loss because to continue with the year-round school program at Bettie F. Williams Elementary School could result in a loss of services; but because he believed the year-round program is a tool/resource for closing the achievement gap, especially in that community, he could not support terminating it. Dr. Williams and Ms. Smith-Jones also stated support for the year-round school program as a tool to close the achievement gap. Ms. Taylor responded to questions regarding the potential impact on Title I services. Chairman Edwards expressed concern that 20+ current staff had requested to leave the school if it continued as a year-round school, stating they were discouraged the program was not doing what it was intended to do, and were frustrated with attendance issues over the summer. Additionally, Chairman Edwards was concerned that the 263 opt-out students who, if the program continued, would be told they would have to attend another opt-out school outside of the community. Following discussion, the motion was approved (ayes 7, nays 4 Fissinger, Smith-Jones, Stewart and Williams). Ms. Weems then made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board approve the Community Campus approach which consists of Kindergarten and Grade 1 attending Elementary School ; Grades 2 and 3 attending Newtown Road Elementary School; and Grades 4 and 5 attending Bettie F. Williams Elementary School. Following Board comments, the motion was approved (ayes 8, nays 3 Smith-Jones, Stewart and Williams). C. School Board FY2005/ /07 Biennial Operating Budget: Mr. Stewart made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fissinger, that the Board approve the budget resolution requesting a categorical appropriation of $625,452,766 for FY2005/06 from the City Council of Virginia Beach for the 2005/ /07 Biennial School Operating Budget; and the salary resolution adopting the salary scales and calendar/compensation increases as outlined. Board members spoke to the motion noting the raise proposed is for 7 percent of base salaries and does not include a step which actually translates to more than a step raise. Superintendent Jenney noted the information would not be advertised until after the budget is reconciled. The motion was unanimously approved and the following resolutions adopted: BUDGET RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future; and WHEREAS, the School Board has adopted a comprehensive strategic plan and school improvement priorities to guide budgetary decisions; and WHEREAS, the School Board has studied the recommended School Operating Budget in view of state and federal requirements, additional demands for space and operations, the strategic plan, priorities, expectations, competitive compensation for employees and the best educational interests of its students; and WHEREAS, the total funds available for FY 2005/06 from the City of Virginia Beach to Virginia Beach City Public Schools under the Revenue Sharing Policy is $355,791,881; and WHEREAS, these funds are to be used for school Debt Service payments, cash funding of the Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), Operating Budget Support and include a real estate tax reserve amount equivalent to $.0164; and WHEREAS, the debt service payment is estimated to be $43,258,277 and the tax reserve is estimated to be $3,182,147 leaving a balance of $309,351,457 to allocate between the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the $309,351,457 be allocated as follows: $ 291,754,049 to the Operating Budget, and $ 17,597,408 to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and be it further RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City School Board requests a categorical appropriation of $ 625,452,766

8 for FY 2005/06 from the City Council of Virginia Beach for the 2005/ Biennial School Operating Budget, as outlined by category: and be it further Instruction $493,605,781 Administration, Attendance and Health 21,448,183 Pupil Transportation 28,047,045 Operations and Maintenance 82,351,757 RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City School Board requests an appropriation of $100,926,687 for special grants, and other special revenue funds, for the fiscal year; and be it further RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board, and the Clerk of the Board is directed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the Mayor, each member of City Council, the City Manager, and the City Clerk. SALARY RESOLUTION March 8, 2005 WHEREAS, the mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future; and WHEREAS, the School Board has adopted a comprehensive strategic plan and school improvement priorities to guide budgetary decisions; and WHEREAS, mandates of federal and state governments have created additional demands; and WHEREAS, the School Board has studied the recommended School Operating Budget in view of state and federal requirements, additional demands for space and operations, the strategic plan, priorities, expectations, competitive compensation for employees and the best educational interests of its students; and WHEREAS, the School Board Proposed Operating Budget has been reconciled to meet the funding from the City Council; and WHEREAS, the following compensation changes are included: Changes to the Step and Open Range Scales effective July 1, 2005 (Attachment A) Scale to be adjusted by 7%; minimum value to be $36,623 and maximum value to be $64,490 (10 month standard contract); Changes to the Unified Scale effective July 1, 2005 (Attachment B): Scale to be adjusted by 7.5% and the spread from minimum to maximum on all ranges to increase from 60% to 65%; and WHEREAS, the salary increases will be provided as follows: Instructional Personnel on the Step and Open Range Scales to receive a 7% increase to base salaries Unified Scale ranges 1-17 to receive an increase of 5% of their base salaries plus 2% of the midpoint on the adjusted scale; Ranges to receive 7% of base; no employee to receive less than a 7% increase unless the increase would cause them to exceed the top of the scale. Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the Board adopts the Salary Scales and the calendar/compensation increases as outlined in this resolution and Attachments A and B, and be it further resolved, RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board, and the Clerk of the Board is directed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the Mayor, each member of City Council, the City Manager, and the City Clerk. FY2005/06 Operating Budget Proposed Instructional Salary Scale Attachment A Adult

9 Month Month Extended Month Month Learning ep Current Rate Proposed FY Current Rate Proposed FY Current Rate Proposed FY Current Rate Proposed FY Current Rate Proposed FY ,227 36,623 36,119 38,647 37,650 40,286 41,073 43,948 23,978 25, ,399 36,807 36,300 38,841 37,840 40,489 41,280 44,170 24,098 25, ,743 37,175 36,663 39,229 38,217 40,892 41,691 44,609 24,339 26, ,264 37,732 37,212 39,817 38,792 41,507 42,318 45,280 24,704 26, ,971 38,489 37,958 40,615 39,567 42,337 43,164 46,185 25,199 26, ,869 39,450 38,906 41,629 40,557 43,396 44,244 47,341 25,829 27, ,975 40,633 40,073 42,878 41,773 44,697 45,571 48,761 26,603 28, ,115 41,853 41,276 44,165 43,026 46,038 46,937 50,223 27,402 29, ,288 43,108 42,514 45,490 44,316 47,418 48,345 51,729 28,223 30, ,101 45,048 44,427 47,537 46,311 49,553 50,520 54,056 29,493 31, ,363 46,398 45,759 48,962 47,699 51,038 52,035 55,677 30,378 32, ,664 47,790 47,131 50,430 49,130 52,569 53,596 57,348 31,289 33, ,002 49,222 48,543 51,941 50,604 54,146 55,202 59,066 32,226 34, ,383 50,700 50,001 53,501 52,120 55,768 56,860 60,840 33,194 35, ,804 52,220 51,501 55,106 53,685 57,443 58,565 62,665 34,190 36, ,267 53,786 53,044 56,757 55,295 59,166 60,321 64,543 35,214 37, ,781 56,476 55,697 59,596 58,060 62,124 63,337 67,771 36,976 39, ,157 59,018 58,205 62,279 60,673 64,920 66,188 70,821 38,640 41, ,811 60,788 59,950 64,147 62,492 66,866 68,175 72,947 39,799 42, ,515 62,611 61,748 66,070 64,366 68,872 70,218 75,133 40,992 43, ,271 64,490 63,601 68,053 66,298 70,939 72,326 77,389 42,222 45,178 in 34,227 36,623 36,119 38,647 37,650 40,286 41,073 43,948 23,978 25,656 id 47,249 48,430 49,860 51,106 51,974 53,273 56,699 58,117 33,100 33,928 ax 60,271 64,490 63,601 68,053 66,298 70,939 72,326 77,389 42,222 45,178 Grade FY2005/06 Operating Budget Proposed Unified Scale March 8, 2005 Attachment B Annual Hourly Min Midpoint Max Min Midpoint Max 27 85, , , , , , ,895 99, , ,897 92, , ,233 86, , ,880 80, , ,818 75,284 93, ,026 70,260 87, ,488 65,572 81, ,186 61,196 76, ,104 57,113 71, ,228 53,301 66, ,543 49,745 61, ,038 46,425 57, ,700 43,327 53, ,518 40,436 50,

10 11 28,481 37,738 46, ,581 35,220 43, ,807 32,870 40, ,152 30,676 38, ,607 28,629 35, ,165 26,719 33, ,820 24,936 31, ,564 23,272 28, ,392 21,719 27, ,298 20,270 25, ,277 18,917 23, A. FY2005/ /11 Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Dr. Williams made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that the Board approve the resolution regarding the FY2005/06 - FY2010/11 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of $629,614,438. Prior to a vote, Mr. Fissinger stated he could not support the resolution because it includes the combined Virginia Beach Middle School / Kemps Landing Magnet School project which he does not support and believes should be removed from the program. Ms. Bellitto stated she would not support approval of the CIP including funding for a consolidated Virginia Beach Middle School/ Kemps Landing Magnet School because one week prior, City Council passed a resolution asking the School Board to reconsider its decision to rebuild a consolidated middle school at site number 5 and she feels it is inappropriate for the School Board to submit to Council a CIP budget that includes the project without any further discussion by the School Board. Ms. Weems commented although she agreed with Mr. Fissinger and Ms. Bellitto, she would support the motion to approve the CIP prepared in accordance with previous Board action with the understanding that amendments can be made in the future if needed. In response to an inquiry, Chairman Edwards commented the Board had received a letter from the City Manager requesting the CIP be transmitted by March 9 not giving the School Board time to realign things at this juncture, but anticipates ongoing dialogue over the next couple of months on the operating budget as well as the CIP. Ms. Bellitto further commented the City Manager s letter states the Superintendent s Estimate of Needs and Proposed CIP would be used if the Board does not transmit the documents officially, therefore, the proposal the Board is acting on would be used regardless of Board action and believes it sends the wrong message if the Board does transmit it officially. Mr. Lowe announced he would support the motion, stating the School Board s budget should be sent to City Council, not the Superintendent s, and that although he disagrees with the line in the budget dealing with the consolidation of Kemps Landing Magnet School with Virginia Beach Middle School, he expects discussion will continue between the School Board and City Council on the issue. The motion was then approved (ayes 8, nays 3 Bellitto, Fissinger and Williams) and the resolution adopted as follows: FY / FY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the School Board is required by law to annually adopt an Operating Budget and a Capital Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, City Management sets funding targets for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and WHEREAS, the primary funding sources for the School CIP are state lottery proceeds, state construction grants, school reversions, Pay as You Go funds, and the issuance of debt by the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council Revenue Sharing Formula provides 53.13% of certain general fund revenues to meet obligations of the Virginia Beach Public Schools; and WHEREAS, the Revenue Sharing Formula allocates funds first to Debt Service, then to Pay as You Go CIP funding and the balance is used for the Operating Budget; and

11 WHEREAS, beginning with FY2004/05, the School Board allocated $17,597,408 to Pay as You Go CIP funding; and WHEREAS, this same commitment of Pay as You Go funding is planned for the six year period of this proposed 2005/06 CIP; and WHEREAS, the School Board has comprehensively reviewed all sources of funding, projected various scenarios and prioritized the needs of the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets; and Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach School Board adopts a CIP program of $629,614,438 (see Funding Summary attached); and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board, and the Clerk of the Board is directed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the Mayor, each member of City council, the City Manager, and the City Clerk. 13. Information: A. Policy 5-27 Promotion, Retention and Acceleration: Mr. Daniel F. Keever, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, presented to the Board for Information proposed changes to Policy 5-27 Promotion, Retention and Acceleration revised to update current policy language with current practice in accordance with the Virginia Standards for Accrediting Public Schools that SOL tests not be the sole criterion for awarding students standard units of credit. Ms. Diane N. Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Accountability, responded to Board members questions. 14. Committee Reports: Mr. Tate advised minutes from the March 7, 2005 Superintendent Search Committee meeting had been distributed to the Board and will be meeting again on March 11, 2005 with hopes to have a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) out shortly thereafter. Mr. Lowe noted a legislative update summary report had been distributed to the Board and advised Ms. Kay Kemper, Legislative Liaison, will brief the Board in a workshop format April 5. Ms. Brooks reported the Building Utilization Committee (BUC) held a special meeting on March 5, 2005 to address issues that had been brought up to the Board and to the BUC and reported back to the Board on March Vote on Remaining Action Items None 16. Adjournment: There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Edwards adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: Dianne P. Alexander, Clerk of the Board Daniel D. Edwards, Chairman