Attendance: 6 teachers, 7 School Board Members, 11 Central Office Staff/Admin, 1 Media, 5 Community Members, 2 Retirees
Cub Scout Pack #855 - Performed Pledge of Allegiance
Awards/Recognitions
-Veterans Day Assemblies were recognized
-American Education Week is next week; WCEA is hosting a celebration on Tuesday, Nov 18
-Take Your Legislator to School Month - all of our legislatures have been invited, none have attended as of yet
IT Update - Mr. Cochran
-Several Purchases have been made in past year highlighted by 310 Lenovo Laptop/Tablet combination through the e-backpack program for FCHS freshmen, sophomores
-Pointed out the valuable resource of having ITRTs support teachers use of technology in the classroom
-Support 2,800 devices, handled 1,500 support requests last year
-Was asked about getting laptop/tablets in other HS; Dr. Brannon said he would like to propose this be included in future SB budget, but that would depend on funding
WCPS Foundation for Excellence - Audra Lucas
-new director is getting her feet wet; 10th anniversary of FFE
-Grant received to support Summer Enrichment Program
-9mile Sand Mt. Marathon Run
-Received $179K grant for Sheffey fitness room addition
Capital Improvement Update - Dr. Brannon
-Phase II will be included in Budget planning process (Spiller, SMMS, Speedwell)
Water Project @ JMES - Mr. Skeens
-Grant received to continue and finish water line project
-Planned to finish prior next school year
Budget Forecast - Dr. Brannon
-Went through several state/national job statistics
-$272 million budget gap for state budget in FY16; cuts to fill the gap will be announced in December
Central Office Staff Discussion
-Ms. Hines fielded several concerns over having school in session during Election Day; will be considered by Calendar Committee in planning for next year
School Activity Fund Audit - Dr. Brannon
-reports to school, schools must create a plan for improving on any auditors suggestions
-no of the suggestions are reoccuring at same school from year to year
Goals & Objectives - Dr. Brannon
-Reveiwed goals & objectives and were adopted
Officiating Services - Mr. Skeens
-Appalachian Officials Association was recommended noteably for having a larger pool of officials
-Negotiating rights remain with WCPS should the AOA fail to provide services
-Southwest Officials Association (Basketball) & Southwest Soccer Association
-After much discussion and questions SB passed by role call vote to go with AOA
December School Board Meeting moved to December 18
Superintendent Search
-contact VSBA for superintendent search process
-much more cost effective organization than national search agencies with similar services
Governors School Pilot Program has been a success so far
