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From YouTube: School Board Meeting 3/10/2022 - 5:00 PM
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Good
evening,
first
of
all
to
open
up
say,
I'm
very
humbled
and
excited
at
the
exact
same
time.
So
it's
been
like
41
years
since
I
was
here
on
the
stage
in
a
a
play,
and
so
I
came
in
and
looked
and
says
man.
The
stage
is
just
as
big
now
as
it
was
when
I
was
that
young,
so
I'm
really
excited-
and
I
want
to
thank
you,
I'm
humbly.
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I
want
to
thank
you
for
allowing
me
to
be
here
tonight
this
evening,
a
couple
of
things
I'm
going
to
tell
you
from
I'm
very
brief,
very
brief.
I'll
put
the
brochure
on
your
table
there
and
I'm
allow
you
to
read
over
that.
You
know
when
I'm
gone,
and
so,
but
let
me
tell
you
a
little
bit
about
job
corps
and
what
we
do.
We're
trade
school,
we're
located
in
monroe,
virginia
we've
been
in
the
job
corps,
been
around
about
50,
some
57
years
being
a
trade
school
meaning.
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This
is
that
our
primary
goal
is
to
do
wrap-around
services
with
school
systems.
In
other
words,
for
that
actress,
youth
or
that
young
person
that
you
know
that's
pale
eligible
that
wants
to
trade
and
don't
want
to
go
to
college
now
if
they
want
to
go
to
college,
I
got
another
brochure
on
the
table.
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I'll
explain
that
in
a
minute
also,
but
our
primary
goal
is
just
just
as
simple
is:
do
whatever
we
can
do
to
get
our
young
our
virginia
back
to
work
the
young
people
in
this
area
to
work
in
those
necessary
trades
like
carpentry
and
plumbing.
You
know:
painting
cna,
cmas,
those
type
of
trades,
guess
what
we
need,
those
we
need
those
skills,
but
the
reason
I'm
so
excited
about
this
program
here
being
in
bethel
county.
We
have
one
goal
here
tonight.
You
know
I
have.
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One
goal
is,
as
we
train
those
young
people
for
them
to
be
retained
here
in
this
area,
and
so
the
way
we
do
that
is
this.
We
also
wrap
around
and
create
partnerships
with
your
businesses
here
in
the
area.
In
other
words,
we
promote
those
businesses
back
to
that
young
person
say:
look,
this
person
is
paying
x
amount
of
money.
Let
me
give
you
an
example:
if
you
look
at
this
brochure
right
here,
this
brochure
right
here
was
created
in
partnership
with
bwx
and
cvcc.
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It
talks
primarily
what
bwx
needed
at
the
time
and
still
needs
like
welding
machine
shops.
You
know
people
like
the
hvac
people,
they
said
look.
Can
you
help
us
promote
this
program?
Well,
those
that
know
about
bwx
a
very
stringent
process
of
getting
in
there,
and
so
I
told
nat
and
marshall
I
said
nat.
Maybe
I
might
get
you
one
or
two
students
a
year
just
because
of
background
checks
and
stuff,
like
that,
his
exact
words
were
hey.
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In
other
words,
it's
in
you
know
we
have
we're
working
on
different
locations
because
it
would
be
a
bust.
So
we
got
to
make
sure
we
can
turn
the
bus
around
pick
up
and
drop
off
a
properly
and
safely,
but
our
primary
goal
is
doing
that,
making
sure
that
a
young
person
they
want
to
go
into
a
trade
then
we
can
allow
them
to
go
into
the
trade.
One
thing
I
have
not
said
is
this:
our
program
is
free.
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It's
registered
to
the
department
of
labor,
so
therefore
a
young
person,
that's
pale
eligible
or
a
certain
income
bracket,
guess
what
we
can
help
them
get
into
that
program.
One
of
the
things
I
want
to
close
with
is
this
notice,
I'm
pretty
quick.
So
if
any
answers
question
you
have,
is
this
one
thing
I
want
to
close
with
this:
I'm
very
excited
about
working
with
before
county.
I
work
with
I've
been
with
ms
mcneely
already
at
the
bridges
school
phenomenal
program.
I
mean
absolutely
phenomenal
staff.
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I've
seen
trevor
at
several
meetings
already,
so
you
have
some
great
people
here
in
the
county
and
my
primary
focus
is:
how
can
we,
as
old
dominion,
do
more
to
support?
And
so,
therefore,
if
there's
any
questions,
I'm
willing
to
answer
any
questions,
but
I'm
not
going
to
read
to
you
what's
on
there,
but
there's
any
questions,
while
I'm
here
I'd
much
rather
spend
that
time
there.
Yes,
sir.
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We
can
do
a
virtual
visit.
Let
me
tell
you
a
couple
of
quick
things:
we're
offering
the
non-rest
program
right
now.
In
other
words,
we
would
pick
them
up
drop
them
off.
They
go
to
school
during
the
day,
go
to
trade
during
the
day
where
we
don't
have
a
start
and
stop
date.
In
other
words,
we
don't
follow
typical
calendar
year
because
we're
a
trade
school
as
a
young
person
come
in.
They
can
complete
the
program
at
their
own
pace.
Now
they
have
a
two
year
window.
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You
know,
but
still
you
know
in
that
two
years
they
can
complete
the
program
you
know
at
their
own
pace.
So
therefore,
with
that
being
said,
is
that
the
non-res
program
is
what
we're
highlighting
for
the
next
two
years.
We
have
a
lot
of
construction
about
seven
million
dollars
of
construction
buildings
that
we
did
not
even
use
during
covet.
F
If
you,
my
telephone
number
and
everything
contact
information
is
on
that
flyer,
I
can
send
you
a
virtual
tool,
but
at
one
point
we
were
actually
doing
breakfasts
part
of
the
tour.
We
call
them
community
relationship
breakfasts,
and
so
therefore,
then
you
could
get
the
tour,
but
those
days
are
coming
as
soon
as
we
get
the
green
light
like
public
schools
will
be
we'll
definitely
have
them
for
sure.
Thank.
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Point
in
high
school
or
a
college
high
school
high
school.
We
help
them.
Okay,
yes,
absolutely
we'll
help
them
get
that
and
our
classroom
size
is
a
little
bit
smaller
and
it's
self-paced
and
you
have
her
tape.
Scores
you
know,
takes
we'll,
take
them
to
a
tape,
score
process,
first
to
see
where
they
are,
and
then
we
can
specialize
that
need
for
that
young
person
and
it
might
take
them
a
lot
longer
than
normal
to
get
that
high
school
diploma
or
ged.
But
that's
okay.
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Well,
look.
I
appreciate
the
opportunity
of
being
here
and,
if
you
need
anything,
my
contact
information
is
right
there.
One
of
the
things
I
will
close
with,
if
you
notice
on
your
table,
there's
an
old
dominion
job
for
tumblr.
We
give
these
out
for
a
reason.
We
want
you
to
really
think
about
old
dominion
as
being
the
first
choice
as
far
as
trade
schools
in
our
area.
If
you
think
about
it,
you
know
why
you're
having
your
cup
of
coffee
and
says,
hey,
look.
I
think
this
kid
might
be
qualified
for
job
quote.
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And
some
other
extras,
if
you
want
to
send
them
somewhere
else,
and
so,
but
we
do
want
to
cater
to
that
group.
That's
that's
out
there
that
want
to
trade
and
if
they
want
to
go
to
college,
we're
willing
to
help
them
too,
if
they
they're
paying
eligible.
But
there's
no
other
questions.
Thank
you
appreciate
the
opportunity.
Yes,
ma'am.
No,
no
go
ahead.
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Auto
auto,
auto
huge,
auto
is
the
largest,
and
now
I
think,
what's
going
to
take
place
is
that
the
auto
industry
is
changing
and
our
auto
program
has
always
had
the
most
students
I
mean
at
one
point
would
be
prior
to
covert
35
and
we
had
to
have
two
instructors
and
we
have
a
full
automotive
bay.
You
know
just
like
the
snap-on,
you
know,
you
know
with
several
bays
actually
and
we
had
another
one
added
on
prior
to
cover
and
didn't
get
to
use
it.
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Moving
on
to
item
4
4.01,
I
guess
we
have
discussed
briefly
that
well
back
before
covet.
Actually,
we
were
discussing
updating
our
bylaws
because
they
are
very
much
so
out
of
date
and
covet
hit
and
we
were
meeting
by
zoom
and
it
kind
of
got
pushed
to
the
wayside
and
I'd
like
to
bring
these
back
up.
We
have
in
your
folders
that
you
got
last
month
that
were
at
your
desk,
we
had
the
current
bylaws
that
we're
standing
on.
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Is
that
correct
for
me
yeah?
I
would
support
that.
Okay,
how
looking
at
this
to
create
one
document?
We
have
these
documents
here
we
have
in
our
policies
and
procedures.
You
have
section
b,
which
is
policies
and
procedures
that
we
have
to
follow
by
to
combine
all
those
into
one
document.
How
would
y'all
suggest
we
go
about
getting
everyone's
suggestion.
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A
Or
I'll
tell
you
what
my
idea
was
too.
If,
because
this
is,
this
is
going
to
be
a
work
in
progress,
this
isn't
going
to
happen
in
next
couple
of
weeks.
If
everybody
could
have
time
to
go
through
them
this
month,
then
next
month
give
me
cross
out
what
you
don't
want
circle.
What
you
want
to
keep,
if
you
have
any
suggestions,
write
them
in
the
margins.
Give
them
to
me
I'll,
accumulate
them
and
we'll
try
to
get
I'll
get
a
draft
out.
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I
would
tell
you
that
when
I
redid
them,
I
went
by
the
old
bylaws,
so
I
think-
and
it's
been
a
long
time
since
I've
actually
gotten
into
those
documents
again,
so
you
might
look
as
you're
going
through
because
it
I
tried
to
go
off
of
the
old
ones
in
creating
the
new
ones.
So
you
might
see
a
lot
of
repetition
there,
and
you
know
it
might
be
easier
to
to
to
check
the
new
document,
because
that
that's
been
updated
versus
the
old
one,
but
they
should
be
kind
of
the
same.
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B
Not
put
it
together
yet,
although
I
do
we
do
have
a
list.
The
executive
executive
team
has
a
list
of
what
is
planned
to
be
on
the
agendas
for
future
months
and
I
can
send
that
out
to
the
board.
What's
on
the
agendas
or
what's
planned,
to
be
on
the
agendas
for
the
future
months
again,
it's
not
complete
because
that's
a
working
document
also
as
we
get
closer
to
the
meeting
dates,
but
I
can
send
that
out
to
the
board
tomorrow.
Okay,.
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A
day
where
we
knock
it
out,
my
pro
I
mean
I
like
the
idea
of
putting
it
on
the
agenda.
We
have
discussions
around
it,
I
mean
so
I
mean
you
can
do
it
either
way
I
mean,
if
we're
ready
to
get
it
done.
We
have
one
session,
knock
it
out,
vote
on
it.
The
next
month
is
complete,
but
you
know
now
you're
looking
at
june
the
way
we're
proposing
to
do
it
you're
looking
at
june
before
we
even
have
a
draft
and
then
it
would
be
a
july
meeting
before
we
vote
on
it.
So.
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N
So
the
sol
testing
begins
with
writing
tests
in
grades
eight
and
end,
of
course,
eoc.
That's
in
11th
grade
for
the
in
english
classes,
where
writing
is
really
focused
on
those
are
two
checkpoints
for
actual
writing
tests.
In
our
testing
schedule,
the
window
has
has
opened
already
and
will
close
april
8th,
and
so
our
schools,
I'm
not
sure
they
started
yet,
but
they
will
will
soon
there
it's
a
two
day
test.
The
writing
test.
One
day
for
a
multiple
choice,
section
and
one
day
for
a
direct
writing
section.
N
The
non-writing
tests
are
are
more
numerous
grades,
three
through
eight
and
also
end.
Of
course,
high
school
tests
are
included
in
in
that
category
the
window
that
the
state
sets
is
april,
11th
to
june
24th,
to
enable
schools
that
in
before
memorial
day
and
those
who
go
on
after
all,
to
fit
within
that
that
time
frame
our
window
will
will
be
april
18th
after
spring
break
through
the
end
of
the
school
year.
N
N
If
scores
are
lower
than
that,
however,
students
can
still
earn
credit,
and
schools
then
earn
credit
for
that
sol
test.
If,
because
their
vertical
scaled
score
will
be
compared
to
spring
2021
scores,
so
growth
can
be
measured.
So
if
a
student
scaled
score
in
one
year
is
lower
and
then
the
next
year
is
higher,
if
the
growth
is
enough,
that
also
can
count
as
a
as
a
good
thing
for
schools,
just
as
a
passing
score
can.
N
In
in
high
school
end,
of
course-
and
that's
that's
largely
in
grades
three
to
eight,
where
you
compare
one
grade
level-
and
there
is
annual
testing
in
high
school
end,
of
course,
tests
their
course
testers
course.
Specific
and
students
who
have
already
earned
a
verified
credit,
which
means
passing
the
class
and
passing
the
test
in
a
required
subject
area
do
not
take
an
end-of-course
test.
N
N
So
the
student
has
shown
mastery
in
an
area
the
test
just
moves
on
automatically,
so
the
test
can
be
shorter,
doesn't
need
to
test
the
same
skills
over
and
over
and
over
again,
also
just
to
note
to
in
order
to
make
the
testing
a
little
more
streamlined
or
age
appropriate
grades.
Three
to
five
reading
and
math
test
may
be
given
in
one
day,
but
they
also
may
be
given
in
two
days
so
that
they
can
be
given
in
shorter
segments.
N
Another
thing
that
speeds
up
our
testing
a
little
bit
is
the
fact
that
we're
not
anymore
cycling,
students
through
computer
labs
or
laptops
set
up
in
a
library
or
another
location
students
are
all
taking,
can
all
take
their
tests
on
their
chromebooks.
So
we
can
administer
hundreds
of
tests
at
the
same
time,
so
we
don't
have
to
take
as
long
of
a
testing
window
as
we
used
to
do.
N
N
N
Access
for
english
language
learners
is
another
area
of
testing
to
be
aware
of
this
spring.
It
measures
social
and
instructional,
english
use
and
academic
english
in
subject
areas
and
the
window.
Similarly,
well
a
little
earlier
than
the
sol
testing
window,
we're
we're
getting
closer
to
the
end
of
that
window.
Now
so
mr
blankenship-
and
I
are
here
and
members
of
the
teaching
and
learning
part
of
our
organization
may
be
more
appropriately
able
to
answer
questions
too.
If
you
have
any
be
happy
to
to
answer
any
questions,
you
have.
A
H
N
N
Well,
it
can
be
quickly
or
it
can
take
a
little
bit
of
time.
The
idea,
though,
is
not
just
to
jump
right
in
and
take
another
test,
but
to
really
look
at
that
score,
which
many
times
comes
that
day
or
the
next
day
figure
out
what
a
student
didn't
know.
Do
some
reteaching
some
some
more
study
and
then
be
able
to
take
it
again.
We
have
known
it
to
be
done
quickly,
especially
as
graduation
is
getting
closer
for
students
who
may
need
that
verified
credit
at
the
very
end
of
their
time.
C
P
Yeah,
the
state
sets
these
windows
for
us
and
we
just
basically
in
some
cases
we
are
asked
to
narrow
them
down
to
say
a
four
week
window,
so
most
of
that's
all
just
written
into
some
of
the
requirements
for
expedited
retakes,
that
kind
of
thing
or
it's
directly,
from
standards
of
accreditation.
So
it's
all
procedure
and
we
have
a
big
long
manual.
We
have
to
look
through.
C
P
Right
right,
but
if
they
show
growth
from
one
year
to
the
next
and
there's
a
whole
table
that
shows
the
scores,
then
how
many
percent?
How
many
points
you
have
to
improve
over
the
years
and
if
they
show
growth
on
that
table,
then
that
student
would
count
in
as
a
pass
on
your
accreditation
calculations.
P
P
P
Sometimes
it's
just
to
make
sure
that,
like
you
said,
there's
no
discrepancies,
but
also
the
coding
and
make
sure
that
we're
not
coding
a
normal
amount
of
students,
as
a
say,
a
recovery
or
re-test,
and
in
that
case
say
if
we
coded
a
bunch
of
kids
retest
and
they
got
pulled
out
of
calculations.
Red
flag
goes
off
and
they
ask
us
what's
going
on,
so
they
do
that.
The
the
office
of
information
management,
I
think,
is
at
this
the
oe
and
they
do
those
desk
audits.
C
P
No
not
on
the
score
report
that
a
parent
would
see,
or
even
you
know
something
that
that
growth
measurement
is
done
behind
the
scenes
at
doe
for
accreditation
calculations.
Only
your
past
report
or
your
child's
student
report
would
just
show
the
basic
scaled
score
like
400,
350,
600
and,
and
it
would
also
have
a
narrative
there
of
how
your
child
did
on
the
test,
and
it
would
say
for
these
students
who
are
growth.
Students
quote
growth
students
that
is
going
to
show
that
they
failed
the
test.
C
Q
Good
evening,
members
of
the
board
in
november
staff
were
given
a
list
of
concerning
books.
They
were
presented
at
the
board
meeting
during
public
comment
and
staff.
Ask
I'm
sorry.
The
board
asked
the
staff
to
please
review
those
books
looking
at
our
own
policy
policy
klb,
which
is
public
complaints
about
learning
resources
and
to
review
those
12
titles.
Q
Q
You
mean
you
have
to
turn
it
away.
Thank
you,
diana,
since
the
request
to
review
books
was
made
at
the
november
board
meeting
dr
trosper
and
I
have
provided
the
board
with
updates
on
progress
in
the
december
meeting,
and
we
also
sent
a
wednesday
memo
on
february
the
9th,
with
some
updates.
So
I'm
going
to
just
try
to
focus
on
the
highlights
since
you've
gotten
more
in-depth
reports
at
those
times
for
the
sake
of
this
presentation,
but
we
are
always
happy
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
might
have
at
the
end
of
our
presentation.
Q
Q
Q
The
committee
felt
it
had
instructional
value
and
was
on
the
list
of
ap
recommended
books
for
the
course,
since
there
were
no
other
individual
challenges
to
text.
Dr
trosper
formed
committees
based
on
the
location
of
the
books
in
schools.
So
in
january,
four
books
were
reviewed
that
were
in
all
three
high
school
libraries.
These
books
included
the
bluest
eye
kite
runner,
glass,
castle
and
murder
trending.
Q
The
committee
consisted
of
the
school
principals,
the
school's
library,
media
specialists
and
teachers
from
all
of
the
high
schools.
The
committee
decided
that
all
of
these
books
should
remain
in
the
libraries
for
student
choice.
Not
all
of
those
texts
are
used
in
the
classroom,
so
I
just
want
to
make
that
clear.
These
are
for
the
library
on
february,
the
8th
one
additional
title
was
reviewed,
that
appeared
in
the
liberty,
high
school
and
jefferson
forest
high
school
libraries,
but
not
at
the
stanton
river
high
school
library.
Q
This
title
was
freak
boy
and
again
it
was
decided
by
that
committee
that
it
would
remain
in
the
library
on
february,
the
16th.
The
rest
of
the
titles
were
reviewed
with
a
committee
from
jefferson
forest
high
school
only
since
those
titles
are
only
in
that
library,
these
books
included
all
boys.
Aren't
blue
love,
drugged
what
my
mother
doesn't
know:
beautiful
music
for
ugly
children
and
rick.
Q
Q
So
we
used
the
current
vsba
suggested
policy
as
a
foundation
for
the
suggested
policy
and
rule
updates
tonight,
policy,
klb
and
rule
or
regulation
klb
are
in
the
policies
that
will
be
introduced
later
on
for
review
and
approval.
At
your
april
board
meeting
the
proposed
policy
klb
would
remove
any
wording
on
procedures
for
challenging
resources
that
are
duplicated
in
the
rule
and
just
for
some
clarification.
Q
Q
Those
written
policies
would
be
in
rules
or
regulations,
and
so
the
specific
procedures
for
challenging
material
would
actually
come
in
the
rule
or
regulation
update
for
klb.
So
the
policy
klb
is
just
a
simple
paragraph,
saying
that
the
superintendent
or
his
designees
will
create
that
policy
or
rule
you're
going
to
see
the
very
in-depth
pieces
of
the
procedures
actually
in
the
regulation.
Klb
and
again,
both
of
these
are
on
board
docs
in
the
policy
list
tonight.
Q
Q
We
also
updated
the
complaint
form,
so
it
was
more
user-friendly
and
up-to-date
asking
for
things
like
email
addresses
and
things
like
that.
It
was
a
little
bit
outdated
and
the
regulation
also
allows
for
community
notification
if
an
appeal
reaches
the
division
level
review
committee
to
ensure
we
have
a
variety
of
parent
student
participation
on
the
committee
from
all
three
school
zones.
Q
Q
If
it
can't
be
worked
out
at
that
level,
then
a
committee
would
be
formed
and
the
principal
would
of
that
school
would
work
with
the
library,
media,
specialist,
the
parent
or
student.
Whoever
has
the
complaint
and
they
would
review
the
text.
They
would
do
much
like
dr
trosper
did
with
the
committees
that
he
formed
over
the
last
few
months.
Q
Look
at
reviews.
Look
at
the
national
library
association
information,
look
at
specific
concerns
that
were
stated
for
that
book
and
then,
as
a
group,
the
teachers,
the
complaint
and
the
library
and
and
the
the.
If,
if
we
had
high
school,
we
would
add,
students
would
then
make
a
recommendation
to
the
school
principal
and
then
the
school
principal
would
let
the
complaint
know
what
the
decision
is
again.
Q
There
is
an
appeal
if
they,
if
the
person
doesn't
like
what
the
school
level
committee
has
decided,
they
can
appeal
to
a
division
level,
review
committee
that
would
be
led
by
the
director
of
curriculum
and
instruction
dr
trosper,
as
he
led
most
of
the
reviews
that
were
done
and
again
it
would
bring
together
a
larger
group
of
people.
It
wouldn't
be
just
that
school.
It
would
be
all
three
school
zones,
teachers
from
all
three
school
zones,
parents
from
all
three
school
zones-
and
this
would
be
when
we
would
do
the
notification
to
the
community.
Q
So
if
parents
wanted
to
voice
their
concerns
or
if
they
had
concerns
about
a
certain
text
being
removed,
then
they
would
be
notified.
So
we
would
have
input
from
multiple
people
and
again
I
want
to
say
we
would
like
also
to
to
try
always
at
the
high
school
level
to
have
students
on
those
committees.
We
just
feel
like
that's,
really
appropriate,
they're
older
and
can
give
us
great
insight
if
the
complainant
does
not
agree
with
the
decision
of
the
division
level
review
committee.
Q
They
would
then
make
an
appeal
in
writing
to
the
superintendent
and
to
the
chief
learning
officer,
and
then
the
superintendent
would
inform
the
board
chair
and
the
school
board
that
there
is
a
request
for
an
appeal
and
that
appeal
would
come
to
the
school
board.
So
that's
the
specifics
of
the
policy-
and
I
know
you'll
need
some
time
to
look
through
the
regulation
and
policy
and
you
you'll
have
this
whole
month.
I
want
you
know
that
dr
trosper
and
I
are
both
available
for
any
questions
throughout
the
month.
C
R
C
R
C
R
And
that
was
discussed
as
part
of
of
the
the
process
was.
How
are
these
books,
selected
and
librarians
did
share,
that
they
use
professional
resources?
Colleagues,
they
use
a
variety
of
sources
to
choose
and,
and
they
try
to
use
discretion
as
far
as
what
they
believe
would
be
acceptable
by
the
community,
so
that
that
explains
the
diversity
of
selection
among
our
schools.
Even
so.
Q
If
parents
buy
books,
they
get
points
and
then
they
ship
free
books
to
the
teacher,
and
so
there
have
been
cases
at
the
elementary
level
where
a
book
may
have
come
in
and
gone
on,
a
shelf
and
a
parent
not
feel
like
that's
appropriate,
and
that
book
has
been
pulled
off
the
shelf,
because
the
teacher
and
principal
agree
with
that.
So
we
can
double
check.
Q
R
Well,
our
librarians
there's
always
staff
in
there
and
if
a
parent
has
indicated
that
they
don't
want
their
child
to
read
that
the
librarians
are
very
open,
there's
very
few
parents
that
have
called
and
expressed
that,
so
they
would
know
who
that
child
is,
and
I
would
I
think
we
could
say
that
they
would
intervene
and
notify
the
parents
or
the
child
that
it
was
expressed.
They
could
not
read
that.
Q
Do
you
mean
like
for
the
first
review
so
when
the
complaint
is
made,
the
principal
has
fi.
So
first
you
would
work
with
a
librarian,
and
that
would
be
immediate
if
the
librarian's
decision
is
you
know,
the
parent
or
student
or
guardian
is
still
concerned
about
that.
The
principal
has
five
days
to
put
a
committee
together
and
10
days,
10
business
days
to
meet
with
that
committee
and
then
inform
the
parent
or
the
student
or
guardian
of
the
decision,
so
it
actually.
Q
It
was
actually
something
that
dr
trosper
and
I
talked
about
trying
to
get
everybody
together
and
everything
we
we
felt
like
it
was
sometimes
taking
us
a
long
time.
So
I
actually
feel
like
the
policy
firms
that
up
a
little
bit,
because
it
puts
very
specific
ten
business
days,
five
business
days
to
reach
a
decision,
and
then
they
have
so
many
days
to
appeal
that
and
then
we
have
to
answer
within
10
days.
So.
C
Q
Well,
I
think
we
just
added
to
the
the
possibility
of
an
appeal
process.
I
mean
30
days
to
get
everything
done
or
versus
the
10.
I
think
the
30
days
for
what,
because
our
prior
policy
was
so
confusing,
so
it
was
30
days
for
do.
We
just
have
30
days
to
get
the
first
committee
together
or
is
that
30
days
for
the
whole
process?
Q
D
Q
And
and
I'll
be
honest
with
you
to
pull
that
many
people
together
and
have
time
to
review
the
resource
you
do
need
some
time
we
were
trying
to
read
all
of
the
books
as
they
were
going
through
the
review.
We
were
trying
to
make
sure
that
we
looked
at
reviews
from
multiple
sources,
and
so
it
does
take
a
little
bit
of
time
to
do
a
really
thorough
job,
and
I
think
the
committees
did
and
dr
trosper
led
those,
but
it
was
hours
and
hours
of
working
with
people.
So.
Q
So
I
think
there
are
books
that,
if
you're
using
them
in
the
classroom
are
valuable
for
instruction
because
they
have
good
characterization,
you
can
they
have
really
deep
conflict
resolution
and
then
there
are
some
books
that
are
just
more
enjoyment.
Reading
now
the
state
of
virginia
has
recently
come
out
to
define
you
know
not
putting
out
sexually
explicit
materials
and
they
were
trying
to
define
exactly
what
that
means.
We
need
a
little
bit
of
clarification.
Q
Q
And
that's
and
that's
what
we're
really
struggling
with
too
there's?
No,
you
know
there
there's
no
rubric
out
there
for
us
to
use,
and
so
we
we
trust
that
that
our
experts,
in
that
our
librarians
the
teachers
who
are
using
that
our
parents,
our
students,
you
know,
are
making
those
recommendations,
and
sometimes
teachers
make
recommendations
to
the
librarian
for
what
books
they
would
like
in
there.
R
The
best
we
can
do
is
think
about
what
community
the
local
community
standards
would
be,
and
that's
obviously
vague
as
well.
So
so
certainly,
what
might
be
allowable
in
another
division
or
area
of
the
state
would
be.
Maybe
something
bedford
would
not,
and
I
can
tell
you
the
librarians
did
they
spent
a
lot
of
time
talking
about
how.
R
E
E
D
G
Q
G
Q
D
Q
H
More
questions
yeah,
I
just
want
to
say,
but
I
just
want
to
make
sure
I
understand
too,
but
according
to
one
of
the
executive
orders,
parents
will
be
notified.
If
there's
anything
in
a
book,
parents
can
always
come
by
and
say
I
don't
want
my
child
to
read
that
book
and
they
can
be
given
another
title.
Q
That's
correct
for
classroom
materials
absolutely
and
dr
trosper
is
working
this
summer
with
our
english
teachers
to
create
resources
and
list
of
books
that
can
be
used
for
instruction.
The
difference
between
instruction
and
library
is
in
instruction.
You
have
a
captive
audience
in
the
library
you
have
choice
and
so
they're
going
to
put
together
a
list
of
books
that
would
be
appropriate
for
sol
testing,
ap
testing,
dual
enrollment,
that
teachers
can
choose
from.
But
at
any
time.
R
I
think
so
yeah
they
a
little
bit
of
both.
I
think
so,
if
you
don't
mind
to
follow
up
with
that
question,
we've
had
one
person
has
identified
some
of
these
texts
as
sexually
explicit
one
individual.
The
committees
did
not
necessarily
concede
that
they
agreed
with
that,
and
I
just
want
to
be
clear.
There
was
disagreement
on
even
the
the
level
of
offensiveness
of
the
text,
and
so
I
just
I
don't.
R
C
C
C
So
we're
not.
This
is
not
an
action
item
tonight
correct
this
is
just
yeah.
You
know,
dr
berg,
and
I
would
tell
you
this
is
certainly
not
what
you
and
I
discussed
as
far
as
the
books
being
behind
a
counter
and
having
to
have
requests
from
a
parent
and
the
child
permission.
So
I
would
like
to
discuss
that
further.
Q
Q
So
if
I
choose
that
all
books
about
transgender
students
go
behind
the
counter,
am
I
now
discriminating
against
transgender?
If
I
decide
that
all
books
that
you
know
have
spanish
students
in
them
go
behind
the
counter,
then
I've
discriminated.
So
that's
our
caution
about
behind
the
a
place
behind
the
shelf,
because
at
some
place
we
have
to
make
a
decision
about
what's
appropriate
and
not
appropriate,
and
I
think
what
we've
read
through
law
and
when
we've
talked
to
mr
king,
about
that,
our
attorney.
Q
He
wants
us
to
be
very
careful
about
us
making
those
judgments,
because
then
it
could
lead
to
well
now
you're
discriminating
against
a
certain
group
of
people
or
certain
content.
So
that's
the
only
caution
and
when
dr
bergen
asked
us
about
that
and
we
researched
it,
we
were
just
cautioned
that
it
would
be
better
for
parents
to
say
this
is
what
I'm
concerned
about,
and
then
we
deal
with
that
individual
student,
rather
than
choosing
that
all
certain
titles
be
behind
the
counter.
C
So
this
is
not
towards
you
sure,
not
dr
wilford,
but
so
it
sounds
like
it's
okay
to
discriminate
against
my
child,
but
we
can't
discriminate
against
someone
else's
child
to
meet
my
expectations
of
what
I
want
from
my
child.
I'll
just
leave
it
at
that,
and
that
is
not
towards
you.
But
I
have
a
problem
with
you
know
it's
okay
for
one
group,
but
it's
not
okay
for
the
other,
when
I
as
a
parent,
if
I'm
asking
for
the
school
to
give
me
the
right
to
decide
what
my.
Q
Q
E
Q
If,
if
a
parent
has
to,
are
you
saying
like
an
opt-in,
so
parents
would
have
to
say
what
they
want
their
child
to
check
out
I
mean
that's
hundreds
and
hundreds
of
titles.
Now
I
think
we
would
be
asking
our
librarians
to
do
more
than
they're
capable
of
doing
I
mean
I
mean
pretty
much
then
it
would
be.
Do
we
only
allow
you
know
our
kids
to
go
to
public
libraries
where
they
can
be
with
their
parent?
Q
H
I
think
everyone
has
an
opportunity
here
to
to
to
find
some
common
ground,
because
we're
saying
that,
as
I
understand
this,
that
as
a
parent,
I
can
contact
that
librarian,
I
can
say,
don't
want
my
child
looking
at
that
checking
those
books
out
that
the
school
is
going
to
say.
Yes,
that's
fine,
we'll
we'll
not
allow
your
child
to
do
that,
and
then
you
have
a
parent
who
says,
but
I
want
my
child
to
have
access
to
that
and
they
have
free
access
to
that
book.
So
I
think,
there's
common
ground
here.
H
If
we
just
kind
of
look
for
it
a
little
bit
because
it's
not
a
question
of
of
one
child's
right
is
is
ways
more
than
the
other.
I
mean
if,
if
you
say
well
we're
going
to
put
it
behind
the
counter
or
we're
just
going
to
take
it
out,
then
you
violated
somebody
else.
You
know
the
parents,
the
rights
of
the
parents
who
want
their
children
to
read
the
book.
If
you
say
well,
you
have
to
read
this
book,
then
you
violated
the
rights
of
the
parent.
H
A
S
At
this
point,
it's
safe
to
say
that
the
jefferson
forest
high
school
swimming
program
is
a
powerhouse
in
in
2017
and
2018.
The
boys
program
turned
in
back
to
back
4a
state
championships,
and
this
year
they
came
in
third
in
the
team
standings,
but
produced
new
school
records
and
state
champion
race.
Winners
in
the
process
they're
on
hand
tonight,
with
home
field,
advantage
to
be
recognized
before
the
board.
S
S
S
It's
also
unquestioned
that
the
stanton
river
high
school
wrestling
program
is
that
of
greatness
and
they
didn't
let
anyone
down
again
this
year,
sending
a
remarkable
10
wrestlers
to
the
state
tournament
and
earning
a
third
place
finish
in
class
3..
The
river
has
been
in
existence
for
nearly
60
years,
but
this
year
something
happened.
That
has
never
happened
before
in
school
history,
and
then
it
happened
twice.
It's
an
amazing
feat
to
come
in
as
a
freshman
and
win
a
state
championship
against
others
who
have
had
up
to
three
additional
years
of
development
and
experience.
S
A
Now
we're
going
to
move
on
to
public
comment,
the
public
comment
portion
of
tonight's
agenda
is
limited
to
40
minutes.
Speakers
are
asked
to
state
their
name
address
and
voting
district.
The
school
board
is
here
to
listen
to
your
comments,
but
will
not
engage
or
respond
to
speakers
during
this
40-minute
period.
A
A
K
K
K
K
Doesn't
that
seem
like
a
better
idea
and
not
so
much
burden
on
the
few
individuals
that
are
going
to
make
arbitrary
decisions?
This
gentleman
said
he's
going
with
the
feel
of
the
community.
He
doesn't
know
my
community
because
we
don't
want
some
of
these
books
in
there
granted
everybody's,
not
a
christian.
K
That's
that's
fine,
but
those
of
us
who
are.
We
have
an
obligation,
board,
members
and
and
citizens
to
uphold
god's
law,
no
matter
where
we
are
our
values,
don't
change
because
we
sit
on
the
board
or
because
we
go
to
school
or
we
take
another
job,
we're
supposed
to
be
light
in
salt.
No
matter
what
and
it's
not
that
we
don't
love
those
who
don't
know
the
lord.
K
U
I
will
always
take
advantage
to
speak.
Y'all
know
me,
okay,
my
name
is
mary
catherine.
I
did
not
know
I'd
be
speaking,
but
I
do
want
to
share
some
things
again.
I'm
here
a
lot,
so
you
all
know
that
I
have
a
special
needs.
Son
ronin
and
I
was
actually
went
to
the
special
education
association
committee
last
monday
night.
I
think
it
was
monday
or
thursday
night
and
got
to
sit
in
and
see
how
the
committee
was
run
and
I
had
a
bunch
of
different
questions.
U
I
was
told-
or
they
actually
mentioned
in
the
meeting-
that
there
is
a
desperate
lack
of
special
needs.
Parents
representing
the
in
this
in
this
committee,
and
so
you
know,
I'm
I'm
looking
forward
to
putting
forth
my
name
as
possibly
a
liaison
as
a
special
needs
mom
who
just
needs
to
know
more.
What's
going
on
and
ieps
that
are
happening
and
as
well
as
you
know,
when
I
went
into
the
process
I
didn't
know
anything.
U
I
just
knew
that
my
son
needed
help
and
I
know
there's
so
many
special
needs
parents
out
there
and
children
that
need
ieps.
So
I
am
hoping
that
as
a
community,
we
can
get
more
people
to
be
involved
in
this
special
education.
I
know
I've
asked
some
board
members
to
accompany
me
as
well
on
the
next
monthly
meeting,
because
it's
really
important
that
we
are
all
in
agreement
and
we're
all
working
together
again.
U
Our
whole
priority
is
our
children,
and
I
know
all
of
us
have
maybe
different
ideas
or
different
opinions
on
how
it
should
be,
but
at
the
end
of
the
day,
we're
all
here
to
protect
and
to
raise
our
children
and
to
give
them
values,
and
so
that
is
what
I'm
saying
is
if
y'all
are
special
needs
want
to
join
me
in
the
special
needs
committee
or
give
more
understanding
to
what
it's
about.
I
think
that
would
be
fantastic,
so
again
did
not
think
I
was
going
to
speak.
V
V
The
origins
will
ultimately
lay
with
marxism
and
later
with
the
group
of
german
marxist
intellectuals,
known
as
the
frankfurt
school
of
critical
theory,
marxism
claims
that
capitalism
has
created
inequalities
which
have
created
class
struggle
between
the
haves
and
the
have-nots,
the
frankfurt
school
originating
in
post-world
war.
One
germany
took
the
underlying
theme
of
class
struggle
and
applied
it
to
culture.
The
resulting
body
of
ideas
became
known
as
critical
theory.
V
V
Class
struggle
was
transformed
to
a
racial
struggle
between
the
oppressor
privileged
race
and
the
racially
oppressed
in
reaction
to
widespread
unpopularity
with
crt,
less
radical
appearing
concepts
and
terms
were
created.
These
included
culturally
responsive
teaching,
which
seems
to
have
originated
in
the
year
2000.
V
The
underlying
premise
is
an
underachieving
of
african
asian
latino,
and
now
native
american
students
have
been
academically
disadvantaged
unfairly
because
they
have
been
culturally
disadvantaged.
Yet
how
can
this
be
when
the
most
successful
academic
cohort
out
there
is
found
in
the
asian
community?
V
Teaching
becomes
focused
on
alleged
current
new
cultural
nuances,
not
on
discovery
of
universal
truths,
including
common
understanding
of
knowledge
vice
and
virtue.
Institutional
hubris
emerges
as
individual
educators
seek
to
determine,
often
without
any
accountability.
What
constitutes
a
culture.
Successful
learning
becomes
predicated
on
something
other
than
traditional
academic
performance.
V
V
Yet
america
has
been
an
exceptional
nation
because
it
has
been
based
on
an
exceptional
ideal
that
sublime
ideal
upon
which
the
nation
was
founded
holds
that
all
people
have
been
created,
equally
recipients
of
divinely
given
natural
rights.
Yet,
sadly,
this
is
the
very
culture
that
is
now
under
assault.
The
american
ideal.
In
the
western
tradition,
will
our
children
of
all
backgrounds
be
denied
a
good
education,
as
activists
pursue
ill-defined,
unsubstantiated
and
widely
unpopular
collectivist
dogma?
V
A
V
W
W
I
was
not
a
part
of
any
of
the
following
meetings
other
than
the
very
first
book
of
beloved.
At
the
time
of
that
review.
I
had
spoken
with
dr
trosper,
and
let
him
know
that
because
our
organization
moms
for
liberty
stands
for
parental
rights,
I
would
like
to
see
how
the
policy
was
going
to
be
revised
before
we
continued
with
the
other
11
books.
So
tonight
is
the
first.
W
W
I
want
to
let
you
know
also
that
I'm
very
aware
of
the
rules
of
this
meeting
as
miss
kirby
explains
the
beginning
that
foul,
abusive
or
hateful
language
cannot
be
used.
I
cannot
read
to
you
one
of
the
books
that
has
been
decided
to
stay
in
these
libraries
because
it
would
violate
all
of
those
rules,
and
I
respect
the
board
and
I
will
follow
the
rules
of
these
meetings.
W
I
know
many
of
you
carry
the
opinion
like
most
of
our
parents
at
school.
Libraries
should
not
be
a
source
of
providing
access
to
explicit
materials.
We
all
know
the
magic
of
reading
a
book
transports,
the
reader
to
a
different
place.
There
are
adventures
to
be
had
and
mysteries
to
solve
and
often
placing
yourself
in
the
shoes
of
the
narrator,
the
hero
or
the
antagonist.
W
W
We
have
a
code
of
conduct
for
expected
for
students.
I've
cited
this
in
previous
talks.
We
have
a
technology
code
of
conduct.
We
have
a
behavior
code
of
conduct,
but
we
have
nothing
regarding
books
in
our
libraries
and
it
is
not
censorship,
because
we
already
censor
what
a
student
can
look
up
in
their
chromebook.
What
movie
they
can
watch
in
a
classroom
setting
and
what
words
they
can
use
on
school
property.
W
W
W
I
am
requesting
ever
after
having
spoken
with
counties
all
over
the
country
that
two
things
be
adopted,
one
just
as
I
mentioned,
there's
a
code
of
conduct
that
has
to
be
signed
by
each
student
and
parent
in
power
school
at
the
beginning
of
the
year,
saying
that
you
will
agree
to
the
the
terms
outlined
in
the
code
of
conduct
for
technology
and
behavior.
I
would
ask
that
there
would
be
one
in
there
that
provides
parents
the
option
to
select
what
level
of
books
their
child
is
permitted
to
check
out.
W
I'm
also
asking
that
we
consider
amending
our
library
selection
criteria,
as
it
was
discussed
earlier
tonight,
to
limit
mature
content.
It's
no
different
than
placing
restrictions
on
the
chromebooks
that
are
in
the
hands
of
every
single
student.
We
all
know
that
experiencing
a
good
book
leaves
its
readers
with
a
lot
of
emotions.
You
can
feel
inspired
motivated,
educated
entertained.
We
all
agree
on
that.
As
we've
heard
tonight.
W
X
X
X
X
X
X
This
school's
been
without
it
seven
days
this
one's
been
without
it
three
days,
send
it
to
the
seven
day
school
delivery
is
based.
On
I
mean
the
contracts
are
issued
to
fuel
company,
a
they're
locked
in
a
price,
I'm
sure
they're,
not
real
thrilled
to
spend
their
time
to
come
to
deliver
fuel
to
the
schools
at
two
dollars.
A
gallon
when
they're
paying
five
in
saying
all
that,
pat
smith,
my
direct
supervisor
is
the
first
person
to
catch
the
blame.
X
X
X
X
If
it
was
an
internet
problem,
it
would
happen
one
time
and
it
would
be
resolved.
This
has
been
going
on.
I've
been
driving
since
2013,
and
this
has
been
an
ongoing
issue
since
then,
and
I'm
sure
it
has
been
before
all
I'm
here
to
do
is
ask
for
somebody
don't
know
who
that
is
to
look
into
this
problem
and
come
up
with
a
solution,
because
our
internet
is
fuel
and
we
can't
we
can't
get
kids
to
school
without
fuel.
A
D
I
Talk
to
all
of
you,
my
name
is
esther.
Graham,
I
live
in
bedford,
county,
I'm
not
sure
what
district
I'm
in
sorry.
I'd
have
to
look
at
my
voter's
card,
but
I
want
to
thank
you
guys
all
for
also
when
you
voted,
and
you
took
upon
yourselves
to
protect
the
health
of
our
students
here
and
thank
you
all
for
serving
them
and
being
educated
to
do
what
you
do
up
here
and
I
know
there's
a
lot
of
grief
you
receive,
and
I
don't
want
to
do
that
for
you
tonight.
I
I
It's
about
irreversible
damage
and
it's
damaged
that's
being
done
to
our
transgender
children,
and
I
just
wanted
to
share
with
you
that
these
are
kids
that
are
really
confused
and
really
need
us
to
love
them
and
to
encourage
them
to
be
sure
of
themselves
and
to
seek
some
help
if
they
need
to
a
lot
of
these
children
are
going
into
psychologists
and
doctors
offices
and
they
are,
you
know,
self-diagnosing
they're,
saying
that
they
have
transgender
dysphoria
and
that's
what
they
get
and
and
they're
encouraged
to.
Oh,
okay.
I
A
lot
of
these
kids
are
confused
and
they
need
us
as
adults
to
direct
them
and
to
guide
them
and
to
love
them
through
this
and
to
help
them.
Maybe
they
truly
do
want
to
be
transgender,
maybe
they're
just
experimenting.
These
are
kids.
These
are
young
children.
Even
that
are
being
allowed
to
do
this
and
teenagers
people
going
into
college
and
the
parents
are
told
not
to
know
anything
about
what
they're
doing
they
can
be
them
or
he
or
she
or
all
the
different
pronouns
that
they're
choosing.
I
I
You
know
they're
they're,
self-harming
themselves,
already
issue
and
that's
not
even
being
addressed,
they're
not
being
treated
psychologically
they're,
not
being
treated
emotionally
they're,
not
being
treated
at
all,
they're
being
what
medical
field
do
you
know
where
you
can
go
in
and
say:
hey
I
got
this
problem.
I
need
this
kind
of
medication.
You
can
self-diagnose
yourself.
I
You
can't
do
that,
so
I
would
just
like
to
provide
you
guys
information
to
help
you
to
keep
you
voting
for
the
health
of
our
children
and
to
protect
them
and
and
to
love
on
them
and
they're,
given
lupron,
which
is
actually
a
medication.
That
is
a
puberty
blocker
and
it's
to
help
the
children
they.
It's
actually
impairs
their
neurological
development
in
their
brain
iq
and
their
function,
and
it
also
makes
them
infertile
it's
irreversible
and
if
they
take
their
top
off,
that's
not.
They
can't
put
that
back
either.
I
It's
not
the
same,
and
it's
just.
We
need
to
help
these
kids.
It's
pitiful!
What
they're
going
through
and
they're
removing
parents
from
that
as
well
who
more
to
love
on
their
kids
and
to
help
their
kids
and
and
seek
medical
help
for
their
kids?
You
know
not
to
say
hey
you're
wrong,
and
this
is
what
you
shouldn't
be
doing,
but
not
to
help
them
mutilate
themselves
and
that's
basically
what
it
is
and
when
they
do
these
testosterone,
girls
grow
the
facial
hair
and
the
body
hair.
I
You
become
like
a
man
in
that
regard
and
it's
irreversible
that
that
will
never
go
away
once
they
stop.
If
they
choose
to
go
back
it,
but
you
know
to
go
off
the
testosterone
as
well
as
if,
if
they
choose
it's
irreversible,
if
they
choose
to
remove
any
other
parts
and
men,
if
they
want
to
change,
they
still
have
their
manly
features
were
just
made
differently
and
it's.
I
would
like
to
just
talk
to
you
guys
or
help
you
or
give
you
the
handout
or
a
book.
I
A
Y
Good
evening
school
board,
I'm
jason
bender,
I'm
a
bedford
county
resident.
I
really
wasn't
prepared
to
speak
tonight.
I
didn't
have
an
agenda,
but
as
I
listened
to
some
of
the
action
items,
the
book
reviews
just
really
were
startling
to
me.
You
know
I've
heard
about
the
book
reviews
in
the
public
schools,
but
to
sit
here
and
see
those
books.
The
the
books
listed
there,
the
11
books,
the
first
book
that
was
reviewed
right
was
was
beloved
and
we
have
a
motto
here
that
says:
empowering
learners
for
future
success.
Y
I'm
not
familiar
with
those
books
verbatim.
I
haven't
read
them,
but
from
what
I
understand
beloved
has
a
scene
in
there
where
slaves
are
waiting
for
women.
The
women
don't
come,
so
they
feel
the
need
to
fornicate
with
cows.
How
are
we-
and
I
want
to
address
our
school
board
here?
How
are
we
empowering
learners
for
future
success
by
having
them
read
that
filth
and,
like
you
said,
miss
kirby?
Y
We
can't
come
up
here
with
foul
language
and
flagrant
language,
but
why
is
it
that
we
can't
do
that?
And
I
wouldn't
do
that
because
that's
not
proper,
but
why
is
it
okay
to
have
our
children
read
foul
and
flagrant
and
immoral
and
sinful
and
wicked
language
and
scenes
it's
just
not
right,
so
I
gotta
ask
all
of
us.
What
are
we
doing
here?
Really?
What
are
we
doing
here?
Do
we
care
about
the
well-being
of
our
kids?
Y
If
we're
allowing
just
one
book
in
the
school
system
like
that
in
the
library
in
the
curriculum,
it's
disgusting
and
I
sit
here
behind
there,
waiting
to
speak
and
my
heart
is
broken
and
I
hope
each
and
every
one
of
our
hearts
are
broken
because
they
should
be.
My
daughter
is
not
in
the
public
school
system,
but
I
care
about
everyone's
child
here
in
this
community,
and
I
don't
care
about
the
policies.
I
don't
care
about
the
rules.
Y
What
are
we
going
to
do?
Mr
hill?
I
appreciate
I,
I
heard
your
comments
and
it
seems
like
you
care
about
getting
those
books
removed,
but
we
got
to
do
something
and
there's
so
many
issues,
but
but
I
just
feel
the
need
tonight
to
address
these
books
and
just
that
one
book
see.
The
bible
which
I
believe
in
which
is
the
only
source
of
truth,
speaks
about
how
how
god's
children
are
his
beloved
see
this
world
wants
to
pervert
god's
word:
the
holy
scriptures,
the
only
source
of
truth,
and
we
do
need
a
standard.
Y
Y
Z
Z
A
AA
AA
A
A
Questions
I
have
yeah
we'll
vote
on
accepting
them
next
month,
so
we
can
just
read
it
in
how
we
think,
because
I
think
there
is
there
is
a
parameter
of
isn't
it
of
what
the
monetary
value
of
any
gift
received
can
be.
Isn't
that
on
the
statement
of
economic
interest,
the
monetary
value
of
any
gift
received?
Isn't
that
listed
on
the
statement
of
economic
energy.
AB
A
AB
Directly
towards
board
members,
this
with
regards
to
any
decision
makers
that
are
employees,
superintendent,
g,
financial
office
or
even
a
principal
at
a
school
making
sure
they
do.
They
don't
receive
anything
like
that
in
lieu
of
making
decisions
so
that
there's
protection
here,
so
there's
no
conflict
of
interest
or
even
after
they
leave
so
the
it.
The
policy
has
been
there.
There's
just
been
additional
language
added
to
this
and
to
you
to
your
point,
dr
mealy.
There
is
no
minimal
value,
it
is
not
defined.
AB
So
if
the
board
would
like
to
do
that,
then
we
would
make
sure
to
disseminate
that
out
to
all
staff.
As
far
as
my
department's
concerned,
we
don't
accept
anything
you
know,
but
out
in
the
schools
we
give
that
you
know
the
direction
and
stuff
we
try
to
be
as
careful
we
can
and
overseeing
that,
but
at
the
central
office
I
don't
know
if
anybody
receiving
even
a
cup,
we
just
don't
really
do
that,
but
if
the
board
wants
to
well,
we
can
add
that
in.
C
AB
There's,
coaches
that
receive
things
what
I
try
to
protect
and
give
guidance
to
the
principals
when
there's
a
contract
with
a
vendor,
those
coaches
shouldn't
be
receiving
things
and
swaying
their
decisions.
Once
a
decision
is
made
and
stuff
sometimes,
but
you
don't
want
promises
like
that
to
sway
decisions,
you
do
the
best
you
can.
I
don't
oversee,
I
can't
be
there
for
all
of
that,
but
I
I
do
speak
to
that.
AB
But
yeah,
sometimes
vendors
can
come
in
and
give
that
and
it'd
be
setting
it
too
low
would
be
very
hard
to
please
probably
even
hard
to
police
right
now,
even
with
the
terms
that
are
in
there.
But
we
try
to
get
that
information
out
to
make
sure
that
that's
not
happening,
and
I
have
to
count
on
my
principles
to
make
sure
that
they're
overseeing
that
and
the
bookkeepers
out
there
but
understand
that
point.
But
how
do
I
define
what
is
acceptable
or
not
150
nice
jacket
to
make
a
decision?
AB
H
AA
AA
AA
AA
H
H
H
H
Excuse
me
a
presumptive
condition
because
it
took
it
10
to
20
years
to
manifest
in
our
soldiers.
So
they
went
to
vietnam.
They
came
back.
They
lived
a
pretty
normal
life
for
a
long
time
and
then
they
began
to
get
sick
because
of
agent
orange.
I
say
they
were
really
killed
in
vietnam.
They
just
didn't
die
there,
so
I'm
not
sure
five
years
is
fair
to
someone
who
served
the
country,
especially
in
combat
the
same
thing
has
happened
in
iraq
and
in
afghanistan.
H
H
Can
we
again,
I
understand
the
code
says
five
years
and
we
have
to
meet
the
code,
but
we
can
exceed
it.
I
would
propose
that
we
for
our
veterans,
who
have
served
our
country
in
war
and
are
sick
because
of
that
that
we
raise
that
to
at
least
10
years
that
they
that
they
can
claim
family
medical
leave
within
10
years
of
going
off
of
active
duty
because
their
illness
may
not
show
up
for
that
long
period
of
time.
H
H
I
do,
but
it's
also
very
important
to
this,
to
the
students
and
many
times
you
know
I
was
told
we
just
don't-
have
a
driver,
we
don't
have
a
car
to
go,
get
this
child
and
they
do
have
a
right
to
go
to
their
school
of
origin
if
they're
a
foster
child.
So
I
would
just
like
us
to
also
think
about
that
in
the
next
month
and
and
maybe
come
back
with
some
sort
of
timeline
that
that
we
could,
we
could
insert
into
that
policy.
A
Dr
mainly
excuse
me
for
interrupting
sure,
but
with
that
with
what
you
just
said,
as
far
as
foster
children,
a
lot
of
foster
children-
and
I
know
this
from
being
a
foster
parent
myself-
they
are
requests
to
requested
to
go
to
another
school
zone.
So
we
won't
need
the
transportation
going
back
to
the
school
of
origin
because
they're
not
to
go
there
if
there's,
especially
if
they
are
being
protected
by
the
parents,
they
were
removed
from.
H
L
Q
So
all
of
our
compliance
officers
are
listed
on
our
website,
in
particular
for
504.
That
would
fall
to
miss
jennings
in
the
special
education
department.
So
typically
it
kind
of
goes
with
the
specialty.
If
there's
a
complaint
in
under
special
education
discrimination,
it
would
go
to
mrs
jennings
504
would
go
to
mrs
jennings.
Q
AA
M
M
We
need
to
have
a
focus
on
accelerating
unfinished
learning
as
a
result
of
lost
opportunities
over
these
last
two
years
for
some
of
our
students,
the
community's
been
very
clear.
This
board's
been
clear.
We
need
to
expand
on
our
college,
career
and
workforce
development
opportunities
so
that
we
can
meet
the
needs
of
both
our
students
and
those
of
the
local
economy.
M
The
new
strategic
plan
will
serve
as
the
foundation
for
our
decision
making
or
at
least
my
recommendations
to
this
school
board,
with
all
of
our
future
budgets,
to
ensure
that
our
students
and
our
staff
are
receiving
the
necessary
resources
needed
to
accomplish
those
strategic
goals
in
front
of
you.
You
have
each
received
tonight
a
booklet
with
the
details
of
the
proposed
budget
for
next
school
year.
M
Following
my
comments
here,
I'm
going
to
ask
mr
hagler
if
he
would
spend
some
time
tonight
reviewing
the
contents
of
this
budget
booklet
with
you
to
orient
you
to
this
new
resource.
I'd.
Also,
this
time
like
to
thank
dr
mealy
and
mr
nelms
as
your
representatives
for
the
board
to
our
newly
established
budget
and
finance
committee
for
all
of
their
time
in
working
with
me
and
with
mr
hagler
in
the
development
of
this
proposed
budget.
M
However,
the
top
priority
of
this
proposed
budget
is
to
increase
compensation
for
all
of
our
employees
for
every
employee
to
receive
at
a
minimum
a
four
percent
increase
in
salary,
but
for
our
most
experienced
teachers
to
receive
substantially
larger
increases,
as
shared
with
the
board.
Through
the
recently
completed
salary
study,
we
simply
are
not
competitive
in
this
region
with
our
most
experienced
teachers.
M
We
also
must
remain
competitive
in
the
local
job
market,
for
the
support
staff
who
keep
our
students
fed
who
drive
them
from
place
to
place
and
who
keep
our
learning
environments
clean
and
safe,
given
the
resilience
and
dedication
of
our
staff
over
these
past
two
years.
I
believe
these
increases
in
salary
are
both
appropriate
and
warranted.
M
Additional
state
and
local
funding
is
targeted
to
increase
compensation
for
these
teachers,
also
in
consultation
with
your
representatives
to
the
budget
and
finance
committee.
This
proposed
budget
also
prioritizes
restoration
steps
for
our
lowest
paid
employees,
specifically
for
our
most
experienced
bus
drivers,
nutrition
workers
and
custodians
in
future
budgets
or,
if
we're
fortunate
enough
to
receive
a
higher
level
of
funding
for
next
school
year
from
the
state.
M
AB
I
calculate
the
numbers
they
have
to
guide
the
money
where
it
goes
and
where
they
think
it
works
best.
I
tell
them
if
it's
enough,
not
enough,
so
there's
a
lot
of
work
in
the
numbers
behind
this,
but
the
hard
work
is
really.
Where
do
you?
Where
do
you
direct
the
money
and
that's
really
the
instructional
staff,
from
the
executive
staff
on
down
to
directors
and
on
down
to
the
school?
So
I
want
to
say
a
special
thank
you
to
them
for
our
committee,
mr
nelms,
dr
miele,
thank
you
and
also
you
know.
AB
I
wanted
to
give
a
special
call
out.
We
had
to
replace
one
of
my
team
members,
which
was
a
financial
analyst
who
left
in
december
a
new
member
joined
two
weeks
ago
and
that
member
was
will
perot
and
he
was
instrumental
in
getting
this
document
ready.
So
I
want
to
just
give
a
shout
out
to
him:
came
on
board
and
in
two
weeks
kind
of
jumped
in
and
helped
me
put
this
together.
So
I
want
to
thank
thank
him
for
that.
AB
This
is
a
different
presentation
than
we've
presented
before
to
board
members
that
have
been
on
the
board
if
you're
brand
new.
This
is
the
first
time
you're,
seeing
it
so
I'll,
walk
the
board
members
through
this,
I'm
not
going
to
get
into
a
lot
of
discussion
on
the
numbers,
that's
really
for
the
work
session
next
week.
AB
This
is
your
first
look
at
the
budget,
so
I
encourage
you
to
look
through
it.
Please.
I
encourage
you
to
send
emails
to
me
and
I'll
disseminate
those
to
who
can
answer
those
very
quickly
and
we'll
turn
questions
around
throughout
this
week,
starting
tomorrow
and
we'll
send
questions,
questions
and
answers
about
answers
back
to
all
the
board
members
as
the
we
go
through
that
that
way,
we
can
be
better
prepared
for
next
thursday,
as
we
go
into
that.
So
let
me
talk
a
little
bit
about
this
documentation.
AB
The
other
document
that
will
be
posted
tonight
by
the
end
of
the
board
meeting
is
this
big
thing,
which
gives
every
single
line
item
it'll
be
a
second
document
on
our
website.
If
you
want
to
look
at
that,
that
gives
every
single
line
item
detailed
on
the
expenditure
side
that
would
have
made
this
book
a
lot
larger,
but
we
summarize
it
in
this
in
this
book
here
call
your
attention.
I
want
to
call
your
attention
to
several
pages
here
as
you
review
this
book.
AB
There's
information
about
bedford,
county
on
there,
there's
information
about
how
the
budget's
built,
how
our
account
structure
is
aligned
and
then
it
kind
of
gets
into
what
is
the
board
really
going
to
pick
up
and
approve
on
page
14
special
attention
to
that?
That's
really
what
the
board
will
be
voting
on
as
they
work
through.
AB
If
there's
any
amendments,
we'll
change
up
the
numbers
but
you're
voting
on
a
budget
of
132
million
629
436,
if
you
look
there
at
the
bottom
of
that
chart,
so
that
gives
the
overall
summary
for
the
entire
budget,
all
of
our
funds
that
we
need
to
budget
operating
textbook
nutrition
and
school
maintenance
reserve.
So
that's
page
14.
I'd
pay
special
attention
to
that.
On
page
15
and
16,
we
gave
highlights
what
what's
changed.
You
know
some
highlights
of.
AB
What's
changing
in
the
budget
so,
instead
of
going
to
this
big
document
at
every
single
line
item
all
the
adjustments
in
the
budget,
including
technical
adjustments,
are
on
that
page
15..
I
list
those
down
below
in
major
categories
and
also
we
have
some
narrative
there
on
page
16,
not
everything
made
it
into
the
budget.
There
were
some
needs
that
were
identified
and
requests
that
came
up
to
the
executive
staff.
These
items
on
page
16
are
not
in
the
proposal
on
the
budget
in
future
budgets.
AB
So
there's
there's
a
plan
to
increase
that
over
the
next
few
years
and
two
hundred
thousand
dollars
going
into
that
locally
this
year
and
then
stepping
up
until
we
can
get
to
that
point
and
the
appendixes
behind
this.
There
are
three
that
I
really
want
to
call
your
attention
to
the
salary
scales,
the
health
premiums
and
the
staffing
standards,
all
three
of
those
documents
when
the
board
approves
the
budget,
they're
really
approving
all
three
of
those
too,
because
those
are
critical
to
all
the
numbers
that
are
in
the
budget.
AB
The
staffing
standards
is
how
we
calculate
what
staff
goes
to
the
schools.
The
health
premiums
is
what
is
built
into
the
budget
as
far
as
what
the
board's
going
to
contribute
to
that,
and
also
the
salary
scales,
as
dr
burgin
was
alluding
to
with
the
salary
study.
Those
are
the
scales
that
would
be
approved
by
the
board
and
the
hr
department
would
apply
to
next
year.
There's
additional
appendixes,
there
average
daily
membership.
AB
That
is
the
reversion
and
what's
going
to
happen
in
2829,
and
so
we
need
to
make
sure
we
pay
attention
that
it's
not
critical
for
this
budget,
but
as
we
go
forward,
we
need
to
know
what
that
shortfall
is
going
to
be
when
reversion
ends
and
the
state
funding
goes
back
to
where
our
lci
has
determined
that
it
should
be.
So
I
wanted
to
provide
that
just
let
the
board
and
the
community
know
that
we're
keeping
our
eye
on
that
and
we
have
to
pay
attention.
AB
That's
the
layout
of
the
document.
As
dr
bergen
said,
I
will
be
posting
this
once
I
get
back
to
my
seat,
so
the
public
can
access
that
and
if
you
have
any
questions
tonight
once
I
once
again,
I'm
not
going
into
a
lot
of
the
details
of
the
numbers
we'll
get
into
that
next
week.
But
if
you
have
any
questions
I'll
be
happy
to
answer
them.
AB
Yes,
sir,
a
lot
of
that
I'll
just
say:
probably
nine,
eight,
nine
million
of
that
israeli
karezak
funding
that
we're
going
to
spend
down
next
year,
mainly
in
our
maintenance
department
for
hvac
there's
another
two
million
set
aside
and
learning
loss
in
the
operations
department
to
maintain
staffing.
So
a
lot
of
the
a
lot
of
the
money
from
the
cares
act
that
we
designated
for
hvac
we're
building
into
the
budget
next
year
and
accounting
for
that,
whether
it
all
gets
actually
spent
next
year,
if
it
doesn't
it'll
carry
over
to
the
next
year.
AB
AB
15
you'll
see
a
revenue
side
and
you'll
see
an
expenditure
side,
so
there
are
adjustments
to
the
budget
based
upon
technical
adjustments,
turnover
health,
health
participation
and
other
things
decreases
due
to
lower
adm.
Those
are
adjustments
I
make
to
the
budget
that
are
really
technical
in
nature
year
over
year.
As
far
as
pro
programs
being
removed
there,
there
was
no
recommendation
to
remove
any
programs
in
the
budget
this
year.
AB
C
AB
AB
That
means,
if,
if
somebody,
if
it
came
forward,
that
we
wanted
to
add
a
position
that
I'm
relating
to
the
board,
how
many
fte
positions
we're
adding
so
you'll
see
the
money
there,
but
also
full-time
equivalent,
is
what
the
ft
for
the
acronym
there
but
full-time
equivalent
of
what
that
equals.
That's
an
actual
position.
AB
AB
We
gather
information
from
quite
a
few
places,
superintendent's
advisory,
certain
things
we
hear
about
and
we
ask
questions
but
a
lot
of
it
flows
up
through
the
executive
staff
from
other
staff
below,
and
so
then
we
bring
it
to
the
executive
staff
and
start
discussing.
So
there
were
other
needs
that
maybe
didn't
weren't
prioritized
here.
We
didn't
think
should
even
be
on
this
list
at
this
time.
We're
really
looking
at
the
strategic
plan
and
what
are
what
are
our
focus?
So
these
are
the
ones
that
kind
of
the
executive
staff
said.
H
H
It
was
900
000
for
those
to
take
care
of
those.
So
I
want
everybody
to
think
too
that
our
enrollment
may
be
down,
and
certainly
I
would
always
look
to
to
to
get
more
people
back
into
our
schools,
but
the
number
of
students
we
have
now
is
costing
us
more
than
the
students.
Then
the
combined
total
of
the
students
we
lost
because
the
fuel
costs
are
higher
because
nutrition
costs
are
higher
because
material
costs
are
higher.
Everything
is
higher,
so
I'm
just
going
to
pick
this
number.
It's
not
the
number.
H
If
you
had
9
000
students
last
year,
but
you
only
have
8
500
students
this
year,
then
it's
still
costing
us
very
close
to
educating
the
9
000
because
of
the
costs
of
of
everything
rising
today.
As
I'm
sure
all
of
you
are
experiencing
with
gas
and
food,
and
things
like
that,
so
I
I
would
like
everybody
who's
listening
to
to
keep
in
mind
that
our
enrollment
might
be
lower,
but
it's
not
costing
us
any
less
to
educate
those
same
children.
H
H
This
is
way
beyond
kind
of
their
job
description,
but
I
think,
as
we
progress
through
this
and
we
add
to
it,
it's
just
it's
a
narrative
to
help
other
people
who
aren't
accountants
and
cpas
understand
our
budget
a
little
bit
better,
and
certainly
we
would
welcome
any
suggestions
you
might
have.
If
there's
something
that
you
feel.
I
don't
really
understand
this.
That's
our
goal
is
to
to
have
it
so
that
everyone
can
pick
it
up
and
and
basically
understand
it.
I
don't
think
we
can
fire.
Mr
hagler
or
anything.
H
G
Just
when
I
had
the
fact
that
it
was
great
experience
working
with
all
of
you
on
the
budget
committee
and
dr
mealy
and
taking
our
suggestions
and
everything,
so
I
think
it
was
a
great
team
effort.
I
was
not
expecting
something
this
nice,
but
it
was
great.
I
just
want
to
thank
the
whole
team.
I
cannot
remember
the
guy's
name
who
it's
will
perron.
He
was
awesome
in
implementing
some
new
things
being
so
new
to
everything.
So
I
just
want
to
give
a
shout
out
to
him
as
well.
AB
Z
AB
A
caveat
there
so
when
when
people
say
well,
don't
do
that
do
something
else.
Well
then,
we're
going
to
leave
quite
a
bit
of
money
on
the
table
with
the
state
and
I'll
get
into
more
details
on
that.
If
you
have
questions
on
that
and
as
dr
bergen
said,
there's
quite
a
difference
between
the
house
and
the
senate
right
now,
when
he
spoke
there's
over
a
million
dollar
difference,
that's
a
million
dollars
for
us,
not
the
entire
state.
So
I
I
think
it's
roughly
about.
AB
I
would
just
want
to
clarify,
because
when
you
said
a
milling
difference,
it
there's
there
about
about
1.8
million
difference
between
what
the
senate
recommended
and
what
the
house
this
budget's
based
upon
the
least
favorable
it's
on
the
house.
So
if
we
get
any
kind
of
uptick
on
that,
we'll
realize
some
more
revenue
from
the
state.
So
we're
hopeful
for
that
as
they're
negotiating
that
in
conference
and
we'll
see
what
comes
from
that
and
then
we
would
be
able
to
revise
this
at
a
later
date.
Yes,
sir,.
AB
There's
some
of
them
already
designated,
but
what
we
have
built
in
there
is
about
two
million
dollars.
Are
they
very
specific?
That's
really
designated
for
the
hr
department,
as
schools
are
building
their
staff
and,
as
we
see
kids
come
in
where
we
see
the
greatest
need
in
schools,
for
instance,
I
think
it
was
a
consensus
of
the
board.
A
majority
of
the
board
didn't
want
to
see.
You
know,
split
classrooms,
two,
and
you
know
second
and
third
grade
together.
AB
So
if
there's
a
configuration
issue
in
an
elementary
school,
we're
going
to
give
additional
staff
using
that
cares
money,
we
don't
know
where
there's
where
those
are
going
to
materialize.
Yet
so,
as
we
get
in
the
summer-
and
we
see
those
numbers,
the
hr
staff
under
dr
calvert
will
be
allocating
those
resources
out
whether
we
use
the
entire
2
million
or
not
it's
there.
If
they
need
it,
if
we
don't
have
to
use
it
eventually
that
money's
going
away,
so
we
have
to
kind
of
wean
ourselves
off
of
that.
G
AB
And
that
also
is
contingent
on.
We
are
asking
the
board
of
supervisors
for
about
one
one
million,
two
hundred
seventy
thousand
dollars
more
to
do
this
plan.
Okay,
so
it
this
whole
thing's
contingent
on
what
the
state
does
and
also
what
the
border
state
philosophy
does
also,
so
those
two
will
have
to
go
together
for
the
final
adoption
of
the
budget.
R
Got
the
clicker
okay
in
september,
members
of
the
instruction
team
provided
updates
to
the
board
on
the
work
that
had
been
completed
over
the
summer
and
and
set
our
goals
for
the
upcoming
school
year.
One
of
the
information
items
that
we
did
share
was
that
we
would
be
undergoing
a
textbook
adoption
process
so
this
evening,
I'm
going
to
share
information
with
the
board
about
that
process
that
has
taken
place
over
the
last
few
months.
So
what
I
will
be
sharing
is,
which
way?
Am
I
pointing
here?
Y
R
Okay,
so
I'm
going
to
talk
about
what
the
virginia
department
of
education's
review
process
looks
like,
because
that
was
the
starting
place
for
our
process.
Then
the
bedford
county
adoption
process
an
overview
of
what
resources
we
considered
a
summary
of
input
that
was
given
by
our
faculty
staff,
families
and
others,
and
finally
I'll
present
the
recommendations
to
the
board.
R
R
All
doe
recommended
texts
go
through
a
very
rigorous
process
to
evaluate
materials
while
giving
school
boards
the
authority
to
purchase
textbooks
in
the
form
of
their
choosing,
and
that
would
be
print
electronic
or
a
combination
of
both
on
the
slide.
There
is
a
link
if
you
want
to
review
this
in
greater
detail,
but
I'm
just
going
to
summarize
what
those
steps
are.
So
when
the
process
is
initiated,
the
board
of
education
approves
textbooks
for
the
four
core
subject:
areas:
evaluation
procedures
are
implemented
prior
to
submission
of
text
to
the
board
of
education.
R
R
The
textbook
criteria
used
by
the
review
committees
has
two
sections.
The
first
is:
does
it
correlate
with
the
standards
of
learning,
and
this
is
where
committee
members
determine
the
degree
to
which
the
content
found
in
the
book
is
correlated
in
thoroughness
and
inaccuracy
to
the
standards
of
learning?
The
next
section
is
about
instructional
support,
and
so
committee
members
offer
insight
into
how
well
the
textbook
is
designed
for
instructional
planning
and
support
for
teachers
and
those
that
implement
the
criteria.
R
R
The
committee
consists
of
educators
and
content
experts,
there's
others
who
are
considered
to
have
expertise
on
this
content
area,
and
the
standards
are
selected
and
some
examples
of
these
might
be
representatives
from
community
college
institutions
of
higher
education
and
other
sources
of
subject
matter,
expertise
with
graduate
degrees
in
the
field.
After
the
recommendations
are
made
by
the
committee
and
accepted
by
the
board
of
education.
There's
a
30-day
public
examination
period.
R
So
again,
the
public
is
again
invited
to
provide
feedback
on
these
texts
and,
after
final
approval
by
the
board
of
education,
a
list
of
recommended
texts
are
placed
on
the
does
website.
So
those
books
are
posted
and
that's
something
anyone
can
look
at
now
and
the
public
can
actually
continue
to
provide
ongoing
feedback
to
the
doe
regarding
those
inaccuracies,
if
they
perceive
there
are
inaccuracies
found
in
those
textbooks.
R
So
the
next
part.
I
want
to
share
a
brief
overview
of
the
work
that
was
done
and
it
was
primarily
done
by
our
supervisor
of
literacy
and
title
one
dr
diane
eisenhower.
She
is
here
tonight
and
also
by
our
supervisor
of
science
and
computer
science.
Mrs
allison
kaplan.
She
cannot
be
here
tonight,
but
the
task
of
selecting
reviewing
and
adopting
textbooks
involved,
getting
input
from
key
stakeholders
in
and
outside
of
our
schools.
R
The
slide
that
I
have
projected
shows
specific
grades
and
subjects
that
will
be
adopting
textbooks
that
we
will
be
proposing.
Please
note
we
are
not
purchasing
ap
textbooks
or
any
other
special
course
textbooks
for
english
and
science
with
this
adoption,
so
the
bedford
county,
textbook
review
process
started
in
september.
R
R
R
In
november
survey,
results
were
analyzed
by
the
instructional
team
and
by
december
committees
were
formed
for
both
ela,
which
is
english
language,
arts
and
science.
During
the
initial
survey,
individuals
were
asked
if
they
wish
to
be
a
part
of
this
textbook
selection
committee
and
then
final
selection
of
the
committee
consisted
of,
among
others,
reading
specialists
teachers
from
each
zone,
including
input
from
administrators
and
special
education
teachers.
We
tried
to
have
a
wide
variety
from
zones
in
different
positions
and
other
factors.
R
Once
the
committee
was
formed,
they
had
the
opportunity
to
review
recorded
presentations
and
had
a
chance
to
look
at
digital
resources,
provided
they
gave
feedback
which
allowed
us
to
narrow
down
the
list
of
resources
to
the
top
three
for
each
grade
band.
In
addition
to
the
work
of
the
committee,
a
process
was
created
so
that
teachers
could
ask
questions
during
the
recorded
presentation
exploration
process.
These
questions
were
revisited
during
live
publisher
presentations
that
took
place
in
january.
So
in
january
the
committee
members
participated
in
these
live
presentations
by
each
publisher.
R
Prior
to
these
meetings,
publishers
were
given
a
rubric
and
a
survey
results
that
were
given
back
in
september
and
october,
the
publishers
were
asked
to
focus
their
presentations
on
satisfying
the
top
five
priorities
identified
by
bedford
county
staff.
So
teachers
understood
how
each
resources
accomplished
this
goal
after
presentations
committee
members
were
given
the
opportunity
to
look
at
print
materials,
and
they
could
also
ask
follow-up
questions
of
publishers.
R
In
february
and
march
committee,
members
continue
to
review
and
use
materials
as
it
was
available
to
them
to
provide
one
final
opportunity
for
input.
An
open
house
was
held
on
march,
the
first
for
teachers
just
to
give
them
one
more
chance,
and
finally,
bedford
county
families
were
invited
also
to
review
these
resources.
On
february
28th
march,
the
1st
and
march,
the
2nd
in
open
house
at
the
school
board
office
in
april,
our
recommendations
will
be
brought
back
to
the
board
as
an
action
item
and
in
may
upon
approval.
R
Our
goal
will
be
that
teachers
receive
access
to
online
materials
and
receive
initial
trainings,
so
they
can
then
begin
preparing
for
implementation,
the
fall
of
2022
also
over
the
summer.
We
would
like
to
train
our
administrators
on
how
to
use
these
resources
and
how
to
utilize
data
that
these
resources
provide.
So
we
can
plan
our
instructional
agendas
through
the
school
year
now.
I've
already
explained
the
department
of
education
process
and
I've
specified
the
extent
to
which
public
input
is
really
sought
repeatedly
from
the
doe.
R
Our
team
believe
even
still
that
the
bedford
county
family
should
have
an
opportunity
to
review
and
provide
input
fire
prior
to
making
this
final
decision.
So
what
we
want
to
say
is
that
we
really
do
appreciate
those
that
did
come
to
the
open
house
and
we
appreciate
all
the
staff,
families
and
everyone
who
contributed
they
were
reviewed.
They
were
considered
prior
to
making
these
final
recommendations
so
results
of
the
survey
indicated
we
had
top
five
priorities,
so
the
top
five
were,
first
of
all,
clear
alignment
to
the
virginia
standards
of
learning.
R
The
second
was
inclusion
of
print
and
digital
resources,
and
that
was
a
consistent
theme
from
the
community
and
from
our
staff.
We
want
print,
in
addition
to
digital
resources,
the
ease
of
use,
ideas
for
tiered
instruction
and
differentiation
and
supports
for
intervention
and
remediation
in
science.
An
additional
layer
of
feedback
was
that
teachers
wanted
more
inclusion
of
labs
and
hands-on
activities.
R
There
were
also
comments
on
the
survey.
They
indicated
that
individuals
valued
in
science,
higher
student
engagement
activities,
hands-on
activities
and
real
world
application
of
scientific
comments
and
ela
additional
comments
again
said
printed:
textbooks
tools
to
monitor
plagiarism
and
then
a
common
curriculum
across
grade
levels
and
across
the
division.
So,
based
on
that
feedback,
ela
and
science
committees
narrowed
down
our
final
selections
to
the
following
resources
in
elementary
ela
benchmark,
advance,
hooton,
mifflin
hardcore
in
mcgraw-hill
for
secondary
hooten,
mifflin,
hardcore,
mcgraw-hill
study,
sink
and
sabbas
my
perspectives
in
science.
R
R
What
I
do
want
you
to
know
is
that
we
believe
each
of
these
resources
can
best
support
our
schools
in
implementing
our
action
steps
from
the
strategic
framework
in
future
school
years.
Each
of
these
texts
will
serve
as
the
primary
curriculum
for
students
in
bedford,
county
schools
for
the
next
seven
years,
and
they
all
share
the
following
characteristics.
R
R
These
books
do
fully
integrate
with
our
canvas,
which
is
a
learning
management
system
and
they
integrate
cross-curricular
concepts
like,
for
example,
in
ela.
They
incorporate
elements
of
science
and
social
studies
into
our
reading
curriculum
and
before
sharing
the
final
recommendations,
I
do
want
to
be
clear:
we're
not
just
adopting
textbooks
physical
textbooks.
With
these
texts,
we
get
a
variety
of
resources
that
support
teacher
planning
and
instruction
once
these
resources
are
adopted.
Our
expectation
is
that
schools
utilize
the
curriculum
available
to
them
to
the
fullest
extent
possible.
R
So
in
ela
we're
recommending
benchmark
advance
for
our
k5
students
and
solve
us.
My
perspectives
for
grades
6
through
12.
we're
recommending
benchmark
advance
for
k5
because
number
one
it
aligns
with
the
science
of
reading
research
and
so
instructional
plans
and
resources
or
sources
do
include
the
five
essential
components
of
effective
reading
instruction,
phonemic
awareness,
phonics,
fluency
vocabulary
and
comprehension.
R
There's
explicit
phonic
instruction
with
meaningful
practice
and
spiral
review,
there's
built-in
benchmark
assessment,
so
there's
pre-assessments
after
every
three
units.
We
have
benchmark
assessments,
then
an
end
of
the
year
assessment.
So
we
can
monitor
student
progress,
there's
a
knowledge-based
framework
within
and
across
all
grade
levels
to
allow
students
to
expand
their
topic,
knowledge
and
vocabulary
throughout
the
year.
And
finally,
this
does
integrate
science
and
social
studies,
content
topics.
R
In
addition
to
integrating
reading
and
writing
skills,
we
recommended
sabas
for
secondary,
because
they're
high
quality,
diagnostic
formative,
summative
and
benchmark
assessments,
their
strategies,
suggestions
and
learning
activities
for
whole
groups,
small
group
and
independent
learning
activities.
It
encourages
student
collaboration
and
ownership
of
learning
by
encouraging
them
to
set
goals,
to
have
choice
and
have
reflection
activities.
R
R
So
our
science
final
recommendations
we're
recommending
five
ponds
press
for
our
k-5
students
and
saavis
again
for
students
in
grades
six
through
twelve
five
pounds,
press
we're
recommending
because
again
the
curriculum
alliance
with
the
standards
of
learning
the
print
editions,
have
engaging
visuals
activities
and
hands-on
activities
that
are
suggested
throughout
the
presence
of
grade
level.
Reading
passages.
So
that's
that's
critical
that
students
are
able
to
engage
in
the
content
at
their
instructional
level,
ideas
for
hands-on
activities,
using
common
materials
and
then
access
to
digital
e-text.
R
R
We
have
two
exceptions,
so
I
did
want
to
call
your
attention
to
our
earth
science
and
physics
recommendations.
We
are
recommending
that
discovery
education
be
used
in
these
two
courses
only
because
they
are
department
of
education
approved
and
the
soviets
resources
were
not.
So
we
did
ask
why.
Why
was
salvas
not
approved
in
that
and-
and
the
answer
was
very
simply-
salvas
didn't
present
their
text
for
approval,
and
that
was
that
was
the
reason
it
wasn't
rejected.
It
just
wasn't
submitted.
So
that's
why
it
wasn't
on
the
list
now.
R
The
reason
I
call
this
to
your
attention
is
because
discovery
ed
only
has
digital
resources,
and
so,
while
the
print
resources
are
not
available,
keep
in
mind,
these
are
elective
courses,
and
so
students
would
have
the
choice
of
taking
that
or
another
science
and
while
print
features
are
not
available,
we
do
believe
they
are
some
robust,
instructional
activities
embedded
so,
for
example,
stem
activities
which
is
science,
technology,
engineering
and
math
concepts.
Those
are
embedded
as
project
starters.
Learning
activities
are
built
around
the
virginia
standards
of
learning
and
they
also
utilize.
R
The
5e
model
of
instruction,
which
is
engage,
explore,
explain,
elaborate
and
evaluate
text.
Accessibility
features
were
positive,
also
again,
there's
level
reading
passages,
so
we
can
take
a
student's
reading
level
and
we
can
give
them
passages
on
that.
So
they
can
better
comprehend
and
engage
in
the
text.
There
are
assistive
technology
features
like
an
immersive
reader,
so
that
allows
students
to
change
font
sizes,
spacing
colors
font
types
and
to
read
text
aloud.
This
is
a
feature
that
will
be
especially
helpful
for
students
who
might
need
accommodations,
who
might
have
disabilities.
R
That
would
require
this
and
then
finally
there's
a
language
translation
so
for
those
esl
or
ell
students,
they
could
also
benefit
from
that,
and
so
because
of
these
features
we
do
feel
comfortable
recommending
discovery
ed
again
for
only
earth
science
and
physics,
and
the
final
comment
about
that
we
do
have
the
ability
to
print
should
that
be
an
accommodation
that
that
is
necessary.
Now
would
not
advise
printing
for
every
student.
R
That
would
probably
not
be
the
best
use
of
our
resources,
but
there
is
the
ability
to
print
should
should
that
be
required
for
an
individual
student.
So
I
just
want
to
conclude
just
want
to
thank
dr
eisenhower,
mrs
kepler,
for
their
efforts.
This
was
largely
the
results
of
their
efforts.
They've
worked
very
hard.
They
facilitated
the
committees,
they've
coordinated
with
publishers,
committee
members,
they
generated
surveys,
they've
analyzed
results,
they
plan
the
open
house
reviews
and
it
just
took
a
tremendous
amount
of
time
and
energy.
So
I
do
want
to
thank
them.
A
R
Yeah
and
that's
actually
embedded
in
that
dr
eisner,
please
feel
free
to
come
up
and
answer
questions,
but
that
was
part
of
the
discussions
for
the
committee
that
all
the
texts
we
looked
at
had
phonics
and
word
study
instruction.
This
just
seemed
to
do
it
better
and
it
was
based
on
a
lot
of
the
research
that
that
is
out
there
that
we
felt
like
applied
that
more
often
than
not.
Do
you
want
to
add
to
that.
O
H
Yeah
right,
that's
right!
Let
me
just
ask
a
couple
other
questions
too.
The
benchmark
assessments
you're
talking
about
in
both
the
elementary
level
and
the
high
school
level.
Do
you
even
at
this
stage,
are
you
all
looking
toward
collectively
looking
at
scores
across
the
county
to
to
use
that
data
or.
R
Absolutely
going
to
be
in
school,
so
right
now
we
are
using
master
connects,
and
so
we
are
able
to
look
at
scores
as
a
division,
but
but
another
feature
of
benchmark
that
stood
out
was
it
does
have
division
assessments,
so
we're
able
to
look
not
only
at
individual
schools
but
division.
So
so,
if
somebody
were
to
say
how
what's
third
grade
looking
like
in
bedford
county,
then
I
could
easily
say
that
based
on
the
results-
and
that
was
something
the
other
features
just
didn't
really
provide
as
well
as
benchmark
did
so.
R
H
L
B
L
R
No,
not
at
this
time
dr
eisenhower,
correct
yeah,
not
at
this
time,
and
so
so
it
is
something
new
again.
It
just
stood
out
to
the
point
where,
as
as
the
committee
continued
to
look
at,
it
just
really
rose
to
the
top,
as
as
one
of
the
most
robust
and
again
that
included
reading
specialists,
special
education
teachers,
we
and
we
even
tried
to
include
teachers
who
not
only
from
around
the
division
but
those
that
are
implementing
different
reading
curriculums
right
now,
just
to
make
sure
we
had
a
diverse
perspective
on
it.
AC
Hi,
how
are
you
hi?
How
are
you
so
all
these
books
and
resources
have
been
approved
and
recommended
by
the
department
of
education,
correct
with
the
new
leadership
that
we
have
in
the
state?
Is
there
any
threat
to
any
of
these
books
and
these
resources
changing
and
does
that
affect
decision
making
on
whether
we
should
make
the
change
or
not.
R
G
R
Know
I
would
have
to
agree
with
you.
We
we
probably
would
have
liked
to
have
seen
the
responses
early
on
a
little
bit
more
than
what
they
were
and
what
we
did
was.
That
was
one
of
the
reasons
we
opened
back
up
for
open
house
and
we
did
have
a
pretty
good
response
rate
at
that
point
where
teachers
did
come
out
and
look
so
we
tried
to
give
multiple
opportunities.
R
We
wanted
to
be
transparent
with
with
our
committee
members,
once
the
initial
survey
came,
the
committee
members
were
very
much
involved
and
we
hope
we're
involved
with
with
members
of
their
staff
that
they
work
with
in
other
schools
so
but
yeah
it's
once
we
saw
that
we
did
want
to
try
just
a
few
more
times
to
get
more
response.
Absolutely
okay.
That
was
my
only
question.
T
Good
evening
board,
so
in
accordance
with
the
individuals
with
disability,
education,
improvement,
act
idea,
the
regulations
governing
special
education
programs
for
children
with
disabilities
in
virginia
and
school
board
policy
igba
local
school
divisions
must
submit
an
annual
plan
and
applications
for
the
provision
of
special
education
and
related
services
to
eligible
students
with
disabilities
who
reside
in
the
jurisdiction
as
an
agreement
for
implementing
federal
and
state
laws.
So
that
annual
plan
has
been
provided
for
you
guys
to
review
for
your
information.
T
The
special
education
advisory
committee
ciac
reviewed
the
plan
at
their
march
3rd
2022
meeting.
When
you
review
the
plan,
you'll
see
that
the
majority
of
funding
does
go
towards
salaries
and
benefits
of
other
special
education
staff.
We
know
it
takes
many
people
to
support
our
students
with
disabilities.
T
Other
funding
is
used
for
materials
for
students
with
disabilities,
which
can
include
curriculum
equipment,
assistive
technology,
testing
materials
and
more.
We
are
required
to
set
aside
funds
for
students
with
disabilities
that
are
homeschooled
or
friendly
placed
in
private
placements.
You
will
see
that
mount
has
increased
from
2021
and
the
21
22
school
years.
There
have
been
more
students
who
are
opting
for
that
placement,
just
as
a
reminder
that
611
and
619
funds
that
are
through
this
annual
plan
are
only
to
be
used
for
students
with
disabilities.
A
D
A
U
C
N
C
C
N
A
water
fountain-
I
understood-
I
know
that
several
years
ago,
just
as
a
frame
of
reference,
some
of
these
were
installed
in
our
community
for
between
3
500
and
4
thousand
dollars
to
see
an
increased
price,
including
installation
in
this
economy.
At
this
level,
didn't
yes,
it's
high,
and
yes,
it's
concerning
it.
It
did
not
seem
surprising,
based
on
those
that
research.
C
AC
I'm
sure
it
seems
like
that
would
be
the
price
if
we
got
one
not
if
we
were
getting
40
of
them.
In
my
opinion,
that
just
business
my
background
would
would
indicate
that
the
second
question
I
would
have
is:
if
we
don't
spend
the
money
on
this,
can
we
re-allocate
those
coveted
funds
to
something
else.
N
N
Nothing's
wrong
with
them,
they
do
get
lips
mighty
close
to
them
when
folks
use
them,
and
so
for
a
period
of
time.
We
we
didn't
even
have
those
open.
These
dispensers
have
a
water
fountain
feature
as
well
as
a
water
bottle,
filler
that
nothing
needs
to
touch.
There's
a
sensor
in
the
back
and
just
for
encouraging
hydration,
and
it
was
a.
It
was
an
item
that
was
mentioned
by
several
groups
that
mr
hagler
talked
to
early
on
students.
N
Parents
as
well
as
staff
we've
begun
to
see
them
you've
seen
them
around
in
different
facilities.
We've
begun
to
see
them
in
our
newer
schools
and
it's
just
a
feature
that
has
is
attractive
not
just
not
just
because
they
help
us
hydrate
and
and
and
they
work
well
just,
but
just
because
they're,
more
sanitary.
E
G
N
N
C
I
mean
I
love
the
concept.
The
cost
is
what
concerns
me,
and
so
my
question
is:
is
there
anything
that
we
have
going
on
at
suzy
g?
That
would
allow
them
to
install
if
we
were
to
purchase
the
units
at
a
much
cheaper
rate
that
allows
them
to
do
the
work
part
of
their
class?
I'm
just
throwing
ideas,
so
I
I
don't
want
this
to
sound
as
I
know,
but
I
truly
think
5
300
for
a
water
fountain
is
a
little
steep,
so.
N
A
M
In
my
camp
we
have
at
least
four
four
board
members
who
are
concerned
about
just
not
the
concept
but
the
cost.
You
know
our
water
just
went
out
on
our
farm
and
I
hired
a
plumber
to
come.
Do
some
work
and,
and
my
eyes
got
big
at
the
cost-
super
guy
super
work.
He
was
passing
the
cost
on
to
me
because
there's
a
choke
off
in
supply-
and
I
think
some
of
this
may
be
related
to
what
we're
all
experiencing
on
our
farms
and
our
homes
we're
fine
to
withdraw
this.
M
I
mean
it
was
your
question
chris,
you
know:
did
the
funds
have
to
be
allocated
to
this
one
of
yes?
They
can
go
to
anything.
So
if
the
board
is
we're
just
the
timing's
wrong,
because
where
we
are
in
the
economy,
we
can
pull
this
back.
That's
this
is
your
lane,
the
budget
and
how
we,
how
we
spend
our
funds
is
yours.
M
So
if,
if
I'm
not
gonna
speak
from
you,
if
you
wanna
make
a
motion
that
we
just
pull
this
off
the
agenda
and
that
we
not
consider
at
this
time,
I
have
no
qualms
with
that
whatsoever.
If
you
want
to
go
forward,
the
costs
are
what
they
are,
we're
being
transparent
with
you.
This
is
we
we
did
a
public
bid
and
this
was
the
cost,
so
we
accept
the
bid.
We
accept
the
consequences
of
where
we
are
in
this
economy
so
that
we
install
these
or
we
we
move
on.
L
D
A
L
N
Because
of
the
federal
funds
being
used,
there
are
stipulations
about
how
you
know
how
those
funds
are
used.
One
requirement
for
any
labor
work
done
in
you
know
if
it's
paid
for
under
these
funds
is
that
we
follow
a
federal
wage
requirement,
called
the
davis
bacon
act,
and,
and
so
it
may
be,
that
the
labor
costs
are
somewhat
higher
than
they
might
be.
A
D
D
D
AA
D
AA
M
M
M
M
We
discuss
them
amongst
ourselves
and
we
bring
you
our
best
thinking
when
I
interviewed
with
the
board.
A
year
ago
we
talked
about
forming
some
new
standing
committees
and
we
have
made
great
headway
this
year.
So
the
budget
and
finance
committee
worked
very
closely
with
the
administration
on
the
development
of
this
budget.
M
M
I
don't
know
off
the
top
of
my
head
most,
I
don't
know
if
there's
any
urgency
to
any
of
them
that
are
triggered
by
a
change
in
legislation
that
you
know
there's
some
time
essence
to
them,
so
I'll
go
back
and
review
them
and
if
I
feel
like
any
of
them
are
really
timely.
You
know
I'll
speak
with
the
board
leadership
about
how
we
might
handle
that
at
the
next
board
meeting.
M
But
in
the
meantime,
I'd
I'd
like
for
the
board
to
consider
and
reflect
upon
forming
a
policy
committee
and
as
we
as
we
identify
policies
that
need
to
be
reviewed.
They
belong
to
the
board.
So
I
would
rather
we
develop
those
revisions
with
you
and
then
bring
them
here
rather
than
we
guess.
You
know
what
what
we
think
the
board
wants
us
to
bring
forward
because
we're
bringing
you
our
best
thinking
and
if
we're
off
the
mark,
that's
fine.
M
They
belong
to
you
so,
madam
chair,
maybe
if
we
could
consider
that
for
further
discussion
about
forming
a
policy
committee,
I'm
well
experienced
in
this
other
school
divisions
where
I've
worked
before
have
always
had
a
policy
committee,
and
I
feel
confident
that
I
can.
I
can
help
lead
the
board
forward
in
that
way.
M
M
My
two
boys,
I
was
their
first
and
best
teacher
you,
those
of
you
who
are
parents
you're
your
child's
first
and
best
teacher
and
our
parents
should
know
what
we
are
teaching
their
children
and
they
should
have
input
in
those
decisions.
I
believe
we're
completely
transparent
about
that.
All
of
our
content
is
online.
All
of
the
resources
we
use
are
clickable
and
linkable
online.
M
We
love
our
teachers,
we
love
our
library,
media
specialists,
we
value
the
service
they
provide
for
us.
They
have
committed
themselves
to
teaching
I've
committed
30
years
of
my
life
to
loving
children,
and
we
would
never
intentionally
harm
kids
or
or
corrupt
our
children.
We,
we
might
have
some
differences
about
some
of
the
materials
that
have
been
selected,
and
we
can
talk
about
that,
so
the
policy
that
we
brought
forward
tonight,
dr
woodford,
on
a
challenge
of
materials.
I
think
we're
not
ready
for
for
that.
M
M
We
have
a
new
governor,
we
have
new
leadership
in
the
vdoe.
We
had
lots
of
legislation
that
they're
still
reconciling
and
there's
more
to
come.
This
is
a
very
fluid
conversation,
so
we
don't
need
to
rush
this
on
on
library,
books
and
on
on
I
I
none
of
my
comments
pertain
to
the
adoption
of
the
of
the
resources
that
dr
trosper
brought
with
us
tonight.
I
think
our
thinking
is
sound
on
the
recommendations
that
we've
made
for
for
for
our
elementary
and
secondary
english
language
arts
and
for
our
science
adoption.
M
But
again
that
belongs
to
your
board
members.
So
it
was,
it
was
for
information
tonight
we
have
a
month
to
think
about
it,
ask
questions.
I
would
appreciate
that
as
you're
thinking
about
those
things
we
we
maintain
open
communication
and
dialogue
between
now
and
the
next
board
meeting,
so
I'm
prepared
for
any
concerns
you
may
have
and
we
can
address
them
and
work
together.
So
those
are
my
off
the
off
the
cuff
comments,
but
let
me
get
on
to
celebrating
our
teachers
and
our
students,
as
we've
been
doing,
strap
in
it's
it's.
M
M
It
consisted
of
six
events,
none
of
which
I
could
do.
Let
me
tell
you
that
tested
the
mental
and
physical
fitness,
as
well
as
the
problem
solving
and
teamwork
abilities
of
the
150
cadets
that
were
there
at
the
memorial
on
a
saturday
morning.
The
bedford
cadets
spent
weeks
planning
for
the
competition
which
provided
our
students,
opportunity
to
practice
their
own
organizational
and
leadership
skills
which
are,
of
course
integral
parts
of
the
jrotc
mission.
So
many
thanks
to
our
jrotc
leaders
and
our
gazette
cadets
for
hosting
the
event
and
representing
bedford
county.
M
We
have
clicker
challenges
tonight.
Thank
you,
dr
trosper.
It
has
been
an
awesome
season
for
the
jefferson
forest
high
school
indoor
track
teams.
If
you
weren't
aware
the
girls
were
the
seminal
district
champions
and
finished
second
in
region,
4-d
and
second
in
the
state
for
vhsl4a
hannah,
petty
john
and
zoe
lamanna
were
both
crowned
state
champions.
M
Hannah
set
a
state
meet
record
with
her
pole,
vault
of
ready
for
this
12
feet.
6
inches,
that's
like
two
of
me:
zoe
was
the
top
runner
as
well
in
the
1
000
meter
run
and
state
runner
up
in
the
1600
meter
run
and
on
the
boys
side.
Congratulations
to
addison
hilton,
who
was
crowned
state
champion
in
the
300
meter
run.
M
And
completing
the
trifecta
for
indoor
track.
Congratulations
to
the
stanton
river
high
school
boys,
indoor
track
team
on
being
the
2022
blue
ridge,
district
champions
and
region
3d
runner-up.
The
team
also
had
a
number
of
individual
region
champions.
Congratulations
to
the
4
by
400,
meter
relay
squad
of
alfred
finney,
malachi,
gregory,
spencer,
kearns
and
kayden.
Ryder
and
cayden
was
also
the
regional
champion
in
the
500
meter
run
and
spencer
was
the
top
pole
vaulter
for
the
region.
M
Now
we're
going
to
shift
gears
over
to
wrestling
these
next,
several
slides.
You
met
these
these
young
men
and
women
who
had
the
opportunity
to
be
with
us
here
tonight,
but
I
also
would
like
to
again
congratulate
the
amazing
dedication
and
effort
that
took
these
these
young
men
all
the
way
to
the
state
championship
match
jf's
matt
worth
the
state
runner-up
and
160
weight
class.
M
M
We
saw
these
young
people
on
the
stage
here
tonight
in
swimming
competition.
Congratulations
once
again
to
the
jf
high
school
swim
program
for
their
accomplishments
in
district
region
and
state
competition.
The
boys
team
was
the
regional
runner-up,
with
brendan
whitfield
being
named
seminole
district
swimmer
of
the
year
and
in
state
competition.
M
M
Now,
it's
not
just
our
high
school
athletes,
racking
up
those
honors
on
the
basketball
court.
A
big
congratulations
to
three!
These
three
young
boys,
bedford,
county
students,
tayden
rhodes,
from
boonesboro
elementary
eli
stevens
from
liberty,
middle
and
kinsley
winterfeldt
from
tj.
These
three
won
the
state
elks
hoop
chute
that
was
held
in
waynesboro.
All
three
of
them
now
advance
to
a
regional
hoop
shoot
this
coming
saturday
in
frederick
maryland.
M
We
wish
him
nothing
but
net
off
the
athletic
field.
We
also
have
many
students
accomplishments.
We
want
to
celebrate
beginning
with
this
young
lady
liberty,
high
school's
marissa
parr
reek,
who
was
crowned
the
vhsl
region,
3c
forensics,
champion
marissa,
then
went
on
to
win
first
place
in
the
super
region,
competition
in
the
category
of
original
oratory
and
speaking
of
forensic
champions.
M
Congratulations
also
to
stanton
river
high
school
forensics
team,
who
placed
two
who
had
two
first
place:
regional
placements,
yahim
leftwich
for
prose
and
cole
price
for
impromptu
yahim
also
took
home
first
place
at
the
super
region.
Competition
in
the
category
of
pros
so
he'll
be
joining
marissa
in
representing
bedford
county
at
the
state,
competition.
M
And
in
case
you
missed
it,
it
was
a
battle
of
the
champion
several
weeks
ago
at
liberty,
high
school,
with
the
spelling
bee
winners
from
each
of
our
elementary
and
middle
schools
coming
together
for
the
annual
bedford
county
spelling
bee
I'd
like
to
offer
my
super
tall.
Congratulations
to
forest
middle
school's,
graham
woodruff,
as
he
edged
out
forest
elementary
schools,
nafimi
atatona
for
the
honor
of
being
the
2022
bcps
spelling
bee
champion.
Graham
now
moves
on
to
the
regional
competition.
M
Board
members,
you
know
it's
no
secret
that
we
have
one
of
the
best
career
and
technical
education
centers
in
the
state
and
our
susie
g
gibson
science
and
technology
students
proved
that
once
again
and
the
annual
skills
usa,
competition,
which
was
held
several
weeks
ago
in
franklin
county,
I
had
an
awesome
time
down
there
with
the
franklin
superintendent.
We
had
a
chance
to
see
all
of
our
kids
compete
throughout
the
day.
M
M
M
Our
students
in
the
early
childhood
teachers
for
tomorrow
program
the
building
construction
program,
students
who
are
studying
to
be
an
lpn
and
those
in
cosmetology
took
time
out
to
visit
with
the
students
at
stewartsville
to
show
them.
The
ropes
and
the
building.
Construction
seniors
also
paid
a
visit
to
the
students
at
forest
middle
school.
So
they
could
share
their
experiences
and
knowledge
and
encourage
more
students
to
follow
in
their
footsteps.
M
M
All
of
the
students
there
in
grades,
kindergarten
through
fifth
grade,
took
part
in
both
unplugged
and
plugged
in
coding
activities
and
we're
so
very
appreciative
of
a
generous
donation
from
the
stanton
baptist
church,
as
well
as
the
pta
county
council
who
helped
with
the
purchase
of
those
coding
and
robotic
resources
for
the
children
to
help
them
learn
more
about
problem.
Solving
critical
thinking,
perseverance
and
collaboration.
M
That's
pause,
p-a-w-s
because
the
main
character
in
her
books
is
weaver,
a
rescue
dog
who,
through
his
stories,
teaches
children
about
the
importance
of
gratitude
and
other
life.
Lessons
and
last
but
not
least,
I
want
to
welcome
sitting
here
on
my
right,
mr
chris
daniels
who's
been
appointed
to
fill
the
vacant
seat
for
district
7.
M
So
as
chris
as
you
shared
with
the
board
in
your
application,
when
you
were
seeking
this
position,
you're
a
proud
parent
of
twin
boys
at
jf
and
part
of
your
motivation
to
serve
on
this
school
board
is
that
you've
stated,
and
you
believe-
and
I
know
that
you
believe
that
there
is
much
more
that
unites
us
than
divides
us.
I
look
forward
to
working
with
you
and
forming
a
strong
working
relationship
with
you
and
all
of
our
board
members
as
we
move
forward.
So
congratulations
chris
on
your
appointment,
madam
chair.
A
C
C
C
I
did
speak
well.
Let
me
say
if
mr
daniels
would
be
willing
to
take
the
seac
special
education
advisory
committee
spot
that
I
had
been
sitting
on,
while
I've
only
been
able
to
attend
one
meeting
because
of
our
schedule.
If,
if
mr
daniels
is
willing
to
do
that,
then
I
would
accept
the
board
liaison
for
gov
stem
academy.
A
A
L
L
L
I
would
encourage
board
members
to
please
go
on
board.
Docs.
Take
a
look
at
the
documents
that
we
have
regarding
the
facility
committee
and,
if
you
have
any
questions,
there's
areas
that
you
want
to
talk
about
concerns
that
you
may
have
please
reach
out
to
either
myself
or
to
mr
hobrok
with
any
of
your
questions
or
concerns.
Fellow
board
members,
that's
all
I
have
regarding
committee
meetings.
H
A
D
L
L
Also,
I'd
like
to
make
a
request
that
we
be
provided.
I'd
like
to
be
provided
with
some
data
regarding
our
percentage
of
staff
members
teachers
who
have
resigned,
those
who
are
retiring
and
also
just
potential
openings.
I
think
it's
important
as
we
look
on
in
our
budget
season
and
for
further
discussion
that
we
take
a
close
look
at
what
our
staffing
is
going
to
look
like.
So
I
certainly
would
like
to
have
that
information
provided
to
me
and
perhaps
maybe
other
board
members
would
like
it
as
well.
H
Okay,
for
all
your
work
on
that
on
the
budget
document,
I
just
think
it's
fantastic
and
I
think
it'll
only
be
better
as
as
we
move
forward
as
we,
we
refine
what
we've
been
working
on.
So
truly.
Thank
you
so
much
for
the
all
that
hard
work.
I
wanted
to
also
thank
dr
eisenhower
and
dr
trosper
and
I'm
sorry
I
didn't
get
the
third
person.
H
H
I
also
want
to
thank
our
our
staff.
Last
month,
I
specifically
reached
out
to
our
nurses,
to
say
thank
you
and,
and
this
month
I'd
just
like
to
say
thank
you
to
our
clerical
staff
and
our
secretaries
and
our
bookkeepers
all
of
our
staff,
especially
because
what
you
do
matters
every
single
day
and
it
makes
a
difference.
Your
presence
in
our
schools
makes
a
difference
every
day
to
each
child,
and
I
know
that
many
many
people
in
the
community
are
very
grateful
for
every
single
person.
H
H
If
you
could
just
get
some
information
to
us,
I
I
am
still
getting
our
texts
and
it
is
concerning
that
we
have
bus
drivers
who
are
saying
they're
out
of
fuel,
and
I
I
just
I
know
that
there
were.
There
were
problems
during
covid
with
people
being
out
and
then
not
having
drivers,
but
the
company
we're
using
now.
I
hope
that
that
they
can
be
more
regular,
but
if
you
would
just
you
know,
help
me
understand
what's
what's
happening
there
and
you
don't
have
to
answer
that
tonight.
H
Just
if
you
get
with
me,
I
would
appreciate.
Excuse
me
appreciate
that,
and
thank
you
again
to
mr
edwards.
You
always
make
people
feel
special.
We
were
talking
at
dinner
about
your
voice.
I
don't
know,
maybe
you
should
sell
it
or
something,
but
everybody
just
loves
your
voice.
So
thank
you
so
much
for
doing
that.
Every
week
I
think
you
just
make
the
people
feel
super
special.
You
have
a
knack
for
that,
but
that
was
all
I
had.
Madam
chairman,.
G
Again,
just
want
to
say
what
they
said.
Thank
you
to
everybody
to
for
working
on
this
budget
report.
It
was
a
great
experience.
I
know
it's
not
done
yet
and
we'll
get
we'll
get.
It
finished
up
and
get
it
completed,
but
I
just
want
to
thank
dr
mealy
as
well
for
being
patient
with
me
in
those
late
night
emails
I
had
to
shoot
back
and
in
a
timely
manner.
G
I
recently
took
a
ride
along
on
a
school
bus
which
was
very
eye-opening,
and
this
was
just
dude.
I
just
wanted
to
do
it
just
because
I
want
to
see
what
was
really
going
on
with
our
bus
drivers
and
what
they
what
they
saw
day
to
day
and
and
what
I
saw
was
a
lot
of
respect
for
our
bus
drivers,
basically
from
the
students
which
was
really
awesome
to
see
the
students
were
really
really
pumped
up
asked
me
a
ton
of
questions.
G
I
hope
I
answered
all
of
them,
but
they
actually
messaged
me
later
on
that
evening.
What
the
school
bus
driver
did
and
said
they
want
me
to
come
back
and
ride
again,
so
I
do
plan
on
doing
that.
I
also
plan
on
going
over
to
susie
g
gibson
and
taking
a
look
at
the
programs
and
seeing
what
can
be
done
to
to
add
some
more
programs.
You
know
that
have
been
falling
away.
You
know,
just
just
in
that
nature.
G
AC
Well,
I
just
want
to
echo
all
the
sentiments
of
of
everybody
for
all
the
hard
work
that
that
everybody's
been
putting
in.
I
want
to
thank
everyone
that
supported
me
to
help
me
get
here
and
I'm
I'm
gonna,
not
let
you
guys
down
and
I'm
gonna
work
hard
for
people
that
you
know
maybe
thought
it
should
went
some
a
different
way.
I'm
gonna
work
just
as
hard
for
those
people
as
well.
Thank
you
for
the
to
the
board
for
being
so
inviting
and
accommodating
for
me
and
friendly.
AC
I
really
appreciate
that,
thanks
to
everybody
at
the
central
office
and
thank
you,
dr
bergen
special
thank
you
to
dianna
johnson
she's,
been
inundating
me
with
emails
and
a
lot
of
information,
but
I
appreciate
that
and
then,
mr
hagler,
we
had
a
great
meeting
yesterday
and
it
was
great,
very
eye-opening.
So
thank
you
for
that.
I
look
forward
to
working
with
everyone's
special
education
committee
and
if
I
can
help
in
any
way
with
with
budgeting
and
facilities,
I'm
I'm
kind
of
wide
open.
I
like
to
stay
busy
so
that
that
helps.
AC
But
yes,
I'd
be
willing
to
do
anything
to
to
help
everybody
here
and
in
the
county.
Finally,
south
side,
customers,
if
you're
a
customer
of
south
side
you
can
apply.
Your
student
can
apply
for
a
thousand
dollar
college
or
trade
scholarship
by
april
18th,
it's
awarded
in
the
spring
and
they've
they're,
a
big
big
company,
but
they've,
given
since
2016
130
000
out
in
grants
so
114
grand.
So
if
you're
a
customer,
you
can
go
on
their
website
and
apply
so
a
thousand
dollars
can
go
a
long
way.
So
thank
you.
C
Mr
hill,
all
right
welcome
mr
daniels.
You've
heard
that
100
times
I
wanted
to
say
it
again.
I
do
echo
the
concern
about
the
bus
fuel.
It's
not
the
first
time.
We've
heard
it.
I
know
we've
had
some
tank
issues
whatever,
but
I
would
like
to
understand
more
about
what
we
can
do
to
make
sure
we're
not
driving
across
town
or
across
the
mountain,
to
get
fuel.
C
C
They
understand
that
we're
asking
questions
and
what
those
responses
are.
I
know
I
speak
with
each
of
you
individually,
probably
too
much,
but
I
do
appreciate
the
work
that's
being
done
by
our
staff,
so
I
do
not
want
it
to
come
across.
As
I
disrespect
you
or
I
don't
appreciate
you
that
is
furthest
from
the
truth,
but
I
am
going
to
ask
the
questions
sometimes
they're
easy,
sometimes
they're
hard,
sometimes
you're
not
going
to
like
them.
Sometimes
I
don't
like
them,
but
they
need
to
be
asked.
C
C
C
Dr
bergen,
I
wanted
to
I
I
know
you
made
the
comment.
You
know
you
guys
never
intentionally
plan
on
harming
children.
That
was
never
the
intention
for
it
to
come
across,
as
we
were
accusing
you
of
that.
So
that
was
never
said
that
I
heard
so.
I
just
want
to
be
very
clear.
That
was
not
the
intention.
C
I
I
like
facts
versus
emotions,
and
so
I'm
not
sure
how
that
come
across
that
we
were
accusing
anyone
of
intentionally
hurting
children.
But
again,
I
think
it
goes
back
to
the
questions
that
we
need
to
understand.
What
are
we
doing
in
our
schools?
So
those
questions
are
going
to
continue
and
so
you
know
never
come
across,
as
you
know,
intentionally
trying
to
say
that
anybody
in
our
division
is
intentionally
harming
children.
So
I
wanted
to
make
sure
I
cleared
that
up.
C
Basically
condemning
some
of
the
things
that
the
new
state
superintendent
is
doing,
I
would
recommend
you
go
find
that
letter
and
read
it.
So
you
understand
what
our
new
state
superintendent
is
up
against
and
some
of
the
changes
that
are
going
to
be
taking
place
at
the
vdoe
and
just
you
need
to
educate
yourself.
So
you
understand
what's
taking
place
in
the
background.
C
C
We
love
kim
and
greg,
and
I
just
you
know
you
have
to
give
credit
where
credit
is
due
and
they
have
poured
into
those
girls
and
those
girls
are
special.
I
don't
know
if
anybody,
if
you
did
not
get
a
chance
to
go,
watch
them
play
you
missed
out,
but
I
have
to
say
congratulations
to
that
group.
Very
special
didn't
get
the
outcome
that
they
wanted
this
year,
but
they
certainly
worked
their
butts
off
and
I'm
proud
of
every
one
of
them.
So
last
thing-
and
I
promise
mr
holcomb
I'll-
be
quiet.
C
C
It's
a
nice
place
and
it's
exciting
things
happening.
I
was
actually
there
last
friday
went
by
to
see
some
smiling
faces
which,
by
the
way,
based
on
what
our
teachers
told
me,
the
morale
went
up
about
a
hundred
percent
within
a
24-hour
time
period,
so
that
was
awesome
so
anyway,
forest
middle
school,
open
house,
thursday
march
24th
from
4
30
to
6
30..
That's
all
madam
chair.
A
A
M
M
M
A
It's
stanton
river,
if
you
can
just
figure
out
a
little
place
where
we
can
meet
by
the
cafeteria
library
or
a
really
large
broom
closet.
You
know
welcome
mr
daniels,
I'm
the
last
one
to
tell
you,
but
I
really
enjoyed
hearing
the
job
core
presentation
tonight.
It's
always
good
to
hear
that
there
is
training
out
there
for
for
the
kids
to
carry
on
and
to
be
able
to
make
a
lucrative
career,
no
matter
what
the
circumstances
are.