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DCPS – Minutes of the March 23 2016

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DICKENSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Regular School Board Meeting

March 23, 2016

5 p.m. – Ridgeview Auditorium

PRESENT: Rocky Barton, Chairman; Susan Mullins, Vice-Chairman; Shanghai Nick-

les; Dr. L. B. Lyle; Rick Mullins; Reba McCowan, Clerk; and Haydee Robinson, Super-

intendent.

ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN, ROCKY

BARTON:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—I would like to welcome everyone to the meeting this afternoon.

We will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Please be

seated. There has been an addition to our Agenda. Ms. Allison Mullins has a presentation.

Do I hear a motion to approve the Agenda?

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we approve the Agenda with the addition.

Mr. Shanghai Nickles—I second the motion.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—All in favor? (All Ayes)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—We are now ready for Public Comment. Mr. Nickles will read

the Guidelines for Public Comment. (So Read) First we will have the representative from

the DEA, Mr. Shawn Tiller:

Mr. Shawn Tiller—Thank you once again for allowing us to speak. March has been a busy

month for the DEA now that the snow has passed, and we are able to meet on a regular basis.

We have had several meetings ourselves and been involved in several budget meetings. We

were able to have our regular meeting on the first and were able to schedule the meeting we

want to have with Mrs. Robinson and the members of the School Board office. It was sched-

uled on the 15th

. There were 20 members present at our regular meeting. It was a very active

day on the field at Ridgeview. We were able to be updated on the budget issues. Some DEA

members and I were able to attend several of the workshops. I met with you all and the

Board of Supervisors to discuss the budget. We were also busy getting our delegates for the

VEA Convention. We have a full delegation which was good for us because some of the

other counties do not have a full delegation. We are sending five delegates and Vickie Bar-

ton to the VEA Convention in Richmond. We are also involved in electing officers. We

have two offices that will be coming in at the end of July when my term ends. Our President

Elect is Ms. Allison Mullins. We have a few things that we are working on and will be pre-

senting to the Board. Even with all we have been going through with the budget it is good to

be here celebrating our kids. They are a good reminder why we go through all of this stuff.


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It is good to be able to recognize all of the great things that the kids are doing. Again, it is

good to be here and able to speak for the DEA. (Applause!)

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Our next speaker is Ms. Allison Mullins, but she will be moved

to the end of the Agenda. Our next speaker is Ms. Kathy Musick:

Ms. Kathy Musick—Good evening to Mrs. Robinson and the Members of the Board.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak, and also thank you for all that you do for

the employees of the Dickenson County School System. As we approach this tight budget, I

want you to keep in mind making a positive impact on all of the employees. As you know it

is about insurance and the pay scale. We really appreciate the 2% increase. Thank you for

your time. (Applause!)

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Mrs. Robinson, I will turn it over to you.

Superintendent Robinson—Thank you. Good afternoon everyone. It is a pleasure to see

the auditorium filled with parents and students. We are pleased and honored that you are

here with us.

GOOD NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOLS MARCH IS STUDENT RECOGNITION

MONTH:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Mrs. Robinson, we are ready for Good News from Our Schools.

Superintendent Robinson—March is Student Recognition Month. We have so many won-

derful things going on at our schools that we decided we would have one month to celebrate

them. This meeting’s focus is about our children and their parents. We have several children

that we are going to recognize.

The following students and sponsors were recognized and those attending presented with a

certificate.

2nd

– 3rd

Grade Rebels Girls Basketball Team – 2016 Tiger Shootout Champions 3rd

Grade Tournament:

Abigail Stallard – 1st Grade

Mia Hammons – 2nd

Grade

**Kylah Perry – 2nd

Grade

**Danica Sutherland – 2nd

Grade

**Kaylie Rasnick – 3rd

Grade

**Hadaya Abshire – 3rd

Grade

**Lillianna Stallard – 3rd

Grade

Bella Collins – 3rd

Grade

McKenzie Wright – 3rd

Grade

Ava Stanley – 3rd

Grade


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4th

– 5th

Grade Rebels Girls Basketball Team:

**Natalie Cusack – 4th

Grade

**Azzy Hammons – 4th

Grade - Has reached 1,000 Points

**Brenla McCowan – 4th

Grade

Macee Hensley – 5th

Grade

Cadence Lee – 5th

Grade

Tessa Hill – 5th

Grade

McKenna McFall – 5th

Grade

**Students qualified for the National AYBA Tournament in Hershey, PA beginning June 26,

2016

Coaches: Shane Hammons – Head Coach, Jen Hammons and Brittney Stanley – Assistants

40th

Annual John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival’s Short Story Contest (Middle School Divi-

sion):

Lindon Deel – 1st Place in Rodger and the Storm

Hunter Grant – 3rd

Place in A Little Bit of Heaven

Ridgeview Middle School - Robotics Team Fuzion Members (Competed in their first

Competition):

Raegan Lamkin – 8th

Grade

Cheyenne Lester – 7th

Grade

Grayson Martin – 7th

Grade

Tanner McCoy – 7th

Grade

Chad Mullins – 7th

Grade

Lucas Mullins – 7th

Grade

Jenna Nowlin – 7th

Grade

Garrett Owens – 7th

Grade

Austin Perrigan – 7th

Grade

Breanna Presley – 7th

Grade

Emma Willis – 7th

Grade

Virginia State Beta Convention:

Elizabeth Mullins – 1st Place State Winner in Agriculture

Rian Moore – 2nd

Place State Winner in Poetry

Trenton Deel – Elected as Virginia State Beta Vice-President

Valerie Edwards – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Emily Mullins– 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Mattie Ruth Stanley – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Telena Turner – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Kasey Rife – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Trey Rose – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Rian Moore – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit

Gauge Hill – 1st Place State Winner in Campaign Skit


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Sponsors: Kevin Minion, Lisa Davis, Joy Hall, Brenda Elswick, Lenoir Jones, Robin Charles

and Rita Justice.

FBLA Winners:

Dawson Boyd - 2nd

Place in Management Decision Making

Danny Ibrahim - 2nd


Nathanial Owens - 2nd


Bradley Blankenship – 3rd

Place in Marketing

Griffen Counts – 3rd

Place in Marketing

Nicholas O’Quin – 3rd

Place in Marketing

Telena Turner – 3rd

Place in Business Calculations

Geneva Pickering – 1st Place in Business Law

Carrie Owens – 2nd

Place in Introduction to Business Procedures

Dustin White – 3rd

Place in Computer Problem Solving

Makenzie Robinette – 3rd

Place in Help Desk

Hannah Thacker – 2nd

Place in Introduction to Information Technology

Savannah Owens – 3rd

Place in Networking Concepts

Christopher Thomas – 2nd

Place in Network Design

Envirothon Team District Winners (They won all 6 stations.):

Josh Bise

Justin Browning

Alexis Fleming

Garrett Fleming

Jesse Griffitts

Kim Sutherland (Alternate)

Emily Browning (Alternate)

Kloe Rife (Alternate)

Sponsor: Susan Wilder

Ridgeview High School - Robotics Team Squatch Watch (Competed in their first Com-

petition):

This team has already accomplished the follow: Winning Alliance at the Southwest Qualifi-

er.

1st Place - Inspire Award Winner

2nd

Place - Think Award

2nd

Place – Rockwell Collins Innovate Award

2nd

Place – PTC Design Award

2nd

Place – Motivate Award

Winning Alliance at the State Championship (This makes them State Champions because

they defeated 51 other teams)

Qualified for Easter Super Regional Competition in Scranton, PA (will complete against 71

other robots from Maine to Virginia)


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Hope Geiger

Trenton Deel

Cody Woods

Brayden Carty

Braden Cooper

Seth Edwards

Fred Clevinger

Jaren Owens

Nikki Mullins

Ronald Stanley

Sponsors: Chris Owens, David Owens, Jessica Mullins, Shawn Tiller

Colleen Deel

Editors of the Wolfpack Post:

Brayden Carty – Editor in Chief

Garrett Mullins – News Editor

Jaren Mullins – Features Editor

Rian Moore – Sports Editor

Ridgeview Wolfpack Girls Basketball 2016 State Championship Team:

Kayla Mullins – CMC Player of the Year, West Region Player of the Year, 2A VHSCA State

Player of the Year

Ivy Gulley – CMC 1st Team All-Conference, 2

nd Team West Region

Sabrina Stanley

Kristen Fletcher – CMC 2nd

Team All-Conference

Haylee Phillips

Blakelee Coleman

Chasity Sutherland

Nyla Gulley – CMC 2nd

Team All-Conference

Nikole Counts

Savannah Clark

Amber Taylor

Shelby Rose

Coaches: Donnie Frazier, Head Coach and 2A State Coach of the Year

Assistants: Jay Edwards, Gary Fleming, Mike Gulley, Tara Toohey

Water Girls: Maggie Grant & Claudia Stanley

(Applause!!!!)

Superintendent Robinson—Mr. Chair, if we could take a short recess.


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Chairman, Rocky Barton— Do I hear a motion to take a recess? Mr. Shanghai Nickles—

I make a motion that we take a 10 minute recess. Mrs. Susan Mullins seconded the mo-

tion. All votes aye.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Thank you. That moves us to our Consent Agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—We have minutes to approve; I think we have two—the regular

meeting and a special called meeting.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we approve the monthly minutes as presented.

Mr. Shanghai Nickles seconded the motion. All votes aye.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

Chairman, Rocky Barton— Next we have Approval of Monthly Bills.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we approve the monthly bills as presented. Mr.

Shanghai Nickles seconded the motion. All votes aye.

School Operating Fund – March 31, 2016 – Bills

Check Nos. 874730 through 874852 ---------------- $ 352,163.03

School Operating Fund – March 31, 2016 – Payroll

Check Nos. 385504 through 385752 ----------------- $1,786,966.16

SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—The School Activity Fund is an informational item in your

packet. Are there any comments or questions?

APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—There are several field trips to approve.

Dr. Lurton Lyle—I make a motion that we approve the field trips as presented. Mr. Rick

Mullins seconded the motion. All votes aye.

Approved:

Ridgeview High School

March 2nd

– JW Adams – Pound, VA – 8th

– 12th

Grade

March 4th

– WCYB Tour – Bristol, VA – 9th

- 12th

Grade

March 9th

– 10th

– State Championship Game, Richmond, VA – 9th

– 12th

Grade


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March 11th

– 12th

– Floyd County High School – 10th

– 12th

Grade

March 16th

– UVA @ Wise, VA – 9th

– 12th

Grade

Flannagan Water Treatment Plant – 9th

– 12th

Grade

March 25th

– Copenhaver Farmer – Meadowview, VA – 12th

Grade

April 1st – 2

nd – VA State Fairground – Meadow Event Park – 8

th – 12

th Grade

April 8th

– Pound Vet Hospital/Pizza Plus – Pound, VA – 9th

– PG

April 11th

– Hungry Mother State Park – Marion, VA – 10th

– 12th

Grade

April 16th

– 3D Archery Range – Clintwood, VA – 8th

– 12th

Grade

April 28th

– 29th

– Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA – 8th

– 12th

Grade

Sandlick Elementary School

March 16th

– Grundy Community Center – Grundy, VA – Kindergarten

April 22nd

– Crab Orchard Museum – Tazewell, VA – 4th

Grade

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FOR THE BOARD:

Chairman, Rocky Barton— The next Item is Information for the Board, Mrs. Robinson:

Superintendent Robinson— I would like to ask Mr. Setser to come to the front. Student

enrollment and percentages for February are included in this section. We have one school

that we would like to recognize for a student percentage of 93.94%. Mr. Setser:

Mr. Mike Setser—Thank you Mrs. Robinson and Board Members. This is very hard to see

with no lights. For the month of February we ended the month with 2,162 students which is

up 2 from the month of January. Knock on wood but for the last two months we have seen a

positive increase in our enrollment, whereas, the first four months we had a negative de-

crease. For the month of February we gained 2. For the month of January we gained 3. As

always the attendance percentages are shown to the Board, and as usual, we will recognize

Clintwood Elementary School. Unfortunately, I left the banner in my office, but I will get it

to them tomorrow morning. I would like to recognize Mrs. Janie Vanover, Principal, and

Mrs. Muncy, Assistant Principal. Thank you.

Superintendent Robinson—Thank you, Mr. Setser. Also, Board Members for your infor-

mation, we have included in this packet for you the VSBA Southwest Regional Spring Net-

work Forum which is on April 21st. It is in the Galax City Public Schools. We have attended

this before as a group. It is an excellent forum where other divisions and boards meet. It is

an excellent time to network with others. We will also be taking artwork from our students

for the student art show. If you are interested in attending, please let Mrs. McCowan know

tonight so that we can register you for the forum. You can earn points for attending this.

Again, Galax City Schools on April 21st. We have requested to have the 2017 VSBA South-

west Region Spring Network Forum at Ridgeview next year. They are very excited about

that. So we have extended the invitation to host that here. Thank you, Sir.


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APPROVAL OF THE 2016-2017 DICKENSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ES-

TIMATED PROPOSED BUDGET:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—We are now ready for New Business. Mrs. Robinson:

Superintendent Robinson—Attached is the Estimated Proposed Budget for the Dickenson

County Public Schools. As you know, we have met with the Board of Supervisors. We have

had two budget workshops. We have had a meeting with the DEA regarding that. We have

sent out our budget to all of our staff members by email. This is the same budget that was

proposed last week. So today we are asking for a motion to approve the budget as presented

so that we can present it to the Board of Supervisors on April 1st.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Are there any questions on the budget or about the workshops?

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we approve the budget as presented. Dr.

Lurton Lyle seconded the motion. All votes aye.

APPROVAL OF THE REVISED 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR:

Superintendent Robinson—Our next item is the Approval of the Revised 2015-2016 School

Calendar. I would like to ask Mr. Mark Mullins to come to the front. As of Friday, March

18, we have experienced 17 days of school closings due to inclement weather. Easter and

Spring Break is scheduled for Monday, March 28th

and Tuesday, March 29th

. Mr. Mullins,

would you review the other proposals for calendar revisions Sir?

Mr. Mark Mullins—Thank you, Mrs. Robinson. We have made some revisions for the end

of the school year as far as the calendar goes:

Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th

will be observed and schools will be closed. As

you know, we had to go to school on Memorial Day, but we are hoping to be able to

be out of school that day.

Tuesday, May 31st, will be the last day for seniors.

Thursday, June 2nd

, will be an Exam day. Students will dismiss at 12:30.

Friday, June 3rd

, will be an Exam day and the last day of school. Students will dis-

miss at 12:30.

Sunday, June 5th

, will be graduation at Ridgeview High School.

Teacher workdays will be Monday, June 7th

, and Tuesday, June 8th

. That will end the

school year.

Superintendent Robinson—Board Members we have the State Track Meet on Friday the 3rd

and Saturday the 4th

. In talking to Coach Owens we feel that we will have several of our sen-

iors participating in that. As the first graduation at Ridgeview, we tried not to schedule it on

a time that students and parents had to decide between a Track Meet and Graduation. That is

the reason for the Sunday date at 3 p.m.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Do we have a motion to approve the revised Calendar?


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Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion to approve the revised Calendar. Mr. Shanghai

Nickles seconded the motion. All votes aye.

APPROVAL OF AN RFP FOR INSURANCE CONSULTANT FOR DICKENSON

COUNTY AND DICKENSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Superintendent Robinson—On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, members of the Board of Super-

visors and County Administration, and School Division staff, Rocky Barton, Larry Barton,

Reba McCowan and the Division Superintendent met with Ralph Modena to discuss both the

overview of the county’s health insurance and division’s health insurance program and mer-

ger options. The meeting was very informative and very productive. Representing the Board

of Supervisors and County Administration was Shelbie Willis, David Yates, Karen Fultz and

David Moore.

The consensus of the meeting was to request from both the Board of Supervisors and the

Dickenson County School Board at their respective meetings next week to authorize an RFP

to be advertised for an insurance broker to consult with both the County and the School Divi-

sion to explore the options of merging health insurances. No cost would be incurred for the

RFP. This first step will allow the County and the School Division to explore and evaluate

health program options. On both of our budgets, health insurance is the largest. If both

boards agreed, then the next step would be for a committee of both School Board Members

and Administration and Board of Supervisors and Administration to interview the potential

brokers and make a recommendation to each board.

At this time, Mr. Barton, in order to get the process started we are asking Approval for an

RFP for an insurance consultant for Dickenson County and Dickenson County Public

Schools. It is only to begin to explore the option of what it would look like for both the

county and the school division to merge into the same health insurance.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Do we have a motion to approve the RFP for Insurance Con-

sultant? Dr. Lurton Lyle—I make that motion. Mr. Rick Mullins seconded the motion.

All votes aye.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Next we have Allison Mullins:

Ms. Allison Mullins—Thank you, Mr. Chair, Board Members and Mrs. Robinson. I am here

as a concerned teacher. One of the topics this year that teachers have discussed frequently is

teacher evaluations. I know that some of the Board Members who were on the previous

boards will be aware of the concerns about teacher evaluations. I have been doing some re-

search on the Virginia Department of Education. There is a lot of really good information

about teacher evaluations, principal evaluations and superintendent evaluations. I made

some copies for the Board that lists some of the things on there. I wanted to see what the

Virginia Department of Education said about evaluations and what we are actually doing in

Dickenson County. Teacher evaluations are required annually. This year teacher evaluations

in the county changed a little bit. For the first time that I am aware of, teachers are evaluated


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in most part on student achievement rather than student progress. The Virginia Department

of Education has come up with best practices regarding teachers. I would like to read an ex-

cerpt from that if I could.

It is titled ―Board of Education Teacher Performance, Standards and Evaluations‖ These

standards were adopted on July 1, 2012. It says:

The guidelines for uniform performance standard and evaluation criteria were standards for

all Virginia teachers. The model calls for 40% of Virginia teacher evaluations to be based on

student progress as opposed to achievement. It is determined by multiple measures, not just

SOL scores, but multiple measures of student achievement. Standards relating to profession-

al knowledge, instructional planning, instructional delivery, learning environment and pro-

fessionalism each; count for 10% of the evaluation performance. Certainly all of you are

welcome to look at this.

The first one in Dickenson County, our teacher evaluations are not following the recommen-

dations of the Virginia Department of Education. Also, I feel like in our current evaluation

system there are parts of it that are not across the board fair to all teachers. I will give you

some examples. One of the factors is relating to the accountability of the system. What is

missing in Dickenson County is the ability for teachers to monitor the progress and to adjust

the goal mid-year. We should set goals at the beginning of the year that are tied to achieve-

ment as opposed to progress. However, when the only group rate for success is the SOL

scores at the end of the year, it is not possible to adjust your goals mid-year. That is one area

that I think is a concern.

The second area is that some teachers don’t teach SOL classes. So teachers of SOL testing

students are being held to a different standard than other teachers are.

The next thing I would like to do, if possible, is look at principal evaluations and superinten-

dent evaluations in the Virginia Department of Education. I would like to ask the Board a

couple of questions before I get into the next area.

1. I will direct this to Chairman Barton: Do you know when our superintendent was last

evaluated by the School Board.

Chairman, Rocky Barton— I think the last time was four years ago.

Ms. Allison Mullins—Do you know how often the Virginia Department of Education re-

quires the Board to evaluate the superintendent? This is a handout I would like to give the

School Board. This is from the Dickenson County School Board Policy manual. It is titled

―Evaluation of Superintendents‖. In referencing that School Board Policy which is con-

sistent with the Code of Virginia it requires that superintendents of schools be evaluated an-

nually. I feel like if teachers’ requirement is dependent on annual evaluations so should the

superintendent. I guess it would be a concern as to why it has been four years since her last

evaluation.


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Chairman, Rocky Barton—This is the first time that I have been Chairman, but we already

have plans to have an evaluation of the superintendent.

Ms. Allison Mullins— The Virginia Department of Education also has a copy of the Web

Page that I can let you guys have which has guidelines for the Board of Education, superin-

tendent performance standards. I would like to read one paragraph of that. The guidelines

for the performance standards and evaluation criteria set for all Virginia superintendents.

The model recommends that 40% of the superintendent’s evaluations concern the student

progress not performance, but progress. So there are certain criteria from the Board of Edu-

cation that applies to the superintendents. 40% is exactly the same, based on progress. Eve-

rybody in the system should be based on the same thing. At the bottom it has specific items

that can be used for the superintendent. I have a copy for you all.

In summary, I am sorry to take up so much of your time, and I thank you for your patience.

There are a couple of things I would like the School Board to consider. One is the teacher

evaluations. What I would like for you to consider for teacher evaluations is to ask yourself

if you are going to base it on achievement based on the SOL scores. In other words are we

going to do whatever it takes to raise SOL scores even it isn’t fair to the teachers even if it

violates the best actions of the Department of Education? I feel like the School Board needs

to weigh in on the issue of teacher evaluations. I don’t think the teachers got any feedback

from the Board or very little.

Second, I would like for the Board to hold every person to the same level of accountability.

If our contracts, as teachers, are dependent on annual evaluations, then I will mention that the

Virginia Code says superintendents, principals and teachers should be on the same playing

field. I, as a teacher, would request the same accountability both in frequency of evaluations

and content of evaluations. If teachers are going to be evaluated on test scores, I think eve-

rybody else should be, too. Thank you.

BOARD COMMENT:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—That brings us to Board Comment.

Dr. Lurton Lyle—I am very happy to see the turnout of students and parents here.

Mr. Rick Mullins—It has been a real blessing to see the way the students have handled the

coming together of the three schools.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—I am so happy with the accomplishments that have happened

the first year of our new school, and I couldn’t be prouder. It is unreal the pride the Robotics

Team has brought to our community. I couldn’t believe the number of people who came to

Richmond for the Girls Basketball Team. Floyd County was two or three hours away, and

we had four times as many people as they did. It is just amazing how our communities have

come together to support the school.


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Mrs. Susan Mullins—I would like to second what everyone else has said except I would like

to say what a beautiful setting for our School Board meeting here tonight. I like everything

except the lights. (Ha, Ha!)

Mr. Shanghai Nickles—I am very proud of the young ladies from Ervinton Elementary

School. They have done an outstanding job of integrating the kids from Clintwood into the

team. I appreciate every person in this county who has supported this school. It doesn’t mat-

ter whether it is big or small, it is still our place. One guy called me and said you won the

championship. That same guy said you are a heathen if you vote for consolidation. I hope

and pray that the academics will continue to grow.

CLOSED SESSION:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—PURSUANT TO Section 2.2-3712, Paragraph A of the Code of

Virginia, there will be a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing: 1.) Student request for

release from mandatory attendance 2.) employment issues relating to: request for FMLA,

request for sabbatical leave, resignation, hiring of a Special Education teacher, substitutes

and Superintendent’s contract PURSUANT to Virginia Code 2.2-3711A(1) and to consult

with legal counsel on these issues PURSUANT to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A) (7).

Mr. Rocky Barton made the motion. Mr. Shanghai Nickles seconded the motion. All Ayes.

BOARD ACTIONS:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—moved to certify that Pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(d) of the

Code of Virginia, he moved to certify that during the closed meeting just concluded the

Dickenson County School Board discussed only matters lawfully exempt from the open

meeting requirements under section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia. Dr. Lurton Lyle se-

conded the motion. Dr. Lurton Lyle, Mr. Rick Mullins, Mrs. Susan Mullins, Mr. Shanghai

Nickles and Chairman Rocky Barton; all certified true.

Chairman, Rocky Barton—We are going to recess this meeting for tonight and it will re-

convene tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the School Board Office. Do we now have a motion con-

cerning the Superintendent’s contract?

Mr. Rick Mullins—I move that we enter into an employment agreement in the form pre-

sented to us tonight for a term of 4 years beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2020

at her present salary, but with the modifications regarding health insurance that will be

supplied by the School Board Attorney and accepted by us at the conclusion of this re-

cessed meeting. Dr. Lurton Lyle seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following

vote: (Reba McCowan, Clerk call roll for the vote.)

Member Vote

Dr. Lurton Lyle Aye

Mr. Rick Mullins Aye

Mr. Rocky Barton Aye

Mrs. Susan Mullins I’m abstaining


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Mr. Shanghai Nickles I’m abstaining

Chairman, Rocky Barton—Ayes have it and we are now in recess.

MEETING RECESSED: 10:45 P.M.

MEETING RECONVENED: 2:00 P.M. ON MARCH 24, 2016 - SCHOOL BOARD

OFFICE:

Chairman, Rocky Barton—I now call this recessed meeting back to order and note that all

Board Members are in attendance, as is the Superintendent and our Board Clerk. We will

now enter back into closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A of the code of Virginia,

section 7 for the purpose of discussing students, personnel and legal matters. We are back in

closed session.

OUT OF CLOSED SESSION:

Chairman Rocky Barton—made the motion to go out of Closed Session. Mr. Shanghai

Nickles seconded the motion. All votes aye. Chairman Rocky Barton stated; we have been

in closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(a), Section (1) to discuss potential contracts

and proprietary information. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(d) of the Code of Virginia, he

moved to certify that during the closed meeting just concluded the Dickenson County School

Board discussed only matters lawfully exempt from the open meeting requirements under

section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia. Dr. Lurton Lyle, Mr. Rick Mullins, Mrs. Susan

Mullins, Mr. Shanghai Nickles and Chairman Rocky Barton; all certified true.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion to approve release from mandatory attendance Stu-

dent #1982. Dr. Lurton Lyle seconded the motion. All votes aye.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion we approve the coaching recommendations pend-

ing completion of all requirements. Mr. Shanghai Nickles second the motion. All votes

aye.

Approved:

James Counts, Baseball Assistant, Ridgeview High

Dylan Slemp, Baseball Assistant, Ridgeview High

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we allow the request of Mrs. Lacretta Mullins

to give 2 addition sick leave days. Mr. Shanghai Nickles seconded the motion. All votes

aye.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion we approve the request of Mrs. Karen Steffey for

Sabbatical Leave as presented. All votes aye.


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Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion to approve medical leave for Charlotte Yates,

Teacher at Ridgeview Middle school as presented. Mr. Shanghai Nickles seconded the

motion. All votes aye.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we accept the resignation of Tiffany Rose,

Part-time Aide, Sandlick Elementary School as requested. Mr. Shanghai Nickles seconded

the motion. All votes aye.

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion that we approve the employment recommendation

as presented Dr. Lurton Lyle seconded the motion. All votes aye.

Sydney Compton, Special Education Teacher, Ridgeview Middle School

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make a motion to approve the substitutes as presented contingent

upon meeting all requirements and background checks. Dr. Lurton Lyle seconded the

motion. All votes aye.

Approved:

Charles Hubbard, Teacher

Savannah Helton, Teacher

Autumn Mooney, Teacher

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Susan Mullins—I make the motion we adjourn this meeting. Mr. Shanghai Nickles

seconded the motion. All votes aye.

Adjourned: 6:25 p.m.

Rocky Barton

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CHAIRMAN

Approved: April 27, 2016 Reba McCowan

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CLERK

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