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From YouTube: School Board Meeting - 8/11/2022 - 5:00 PM
A
You
know
sometimes
even
we
gotta
start
looking
at.
I
don't
know
when
we
start,
but
at
like
the
sixth
grade,
they're
interested
in
things
too.
That's
I
think,
that's
that's
like
that
sounds
like
a
great
idea.
I'm
sure
we're
doing
something,
but
if
we
have
more
people,
maybe
we
can
expand
it
and
they
can
come
and
talk
to
talk
to
the
kids
about
the
different
opportunities
career
paths.
C
C
E
F
Madam
chair,
I
make
a
motion
that
we
go
into
closed
session
pursuant
dakota
virginia
one
2.2-3711a
one.
One.
Nine
dash
one
to
discuss
the
assignment
appointment,
performance,
disciplining
and
release
of
contract
for
specific
school
board
employees
for
19,
for
discussion
of
plans
to
protect
school
safety
and
consultation
with
law
enforcement
officials,
where
a
discussion
in
an
open
meeting
would
jeopardize
the
security
of
school
facilities.
C
G
C
H
C
I
G
J
K
L
L
That
the
bedford
county,
public
school
staff
and
the
vast
majority
of
bedford,
county
public
schools,
families
and
students
do
their
best
to
create
safe
environments
in
our
schools
every
day.
But
despite
that
reassurance
it
only
takes
one
serious
incident
to
have
a
devastating
impact
on
our
community
and
for
that
reason
we're
committed
to
addressing
school
safety
from
many
different
angles.
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School
safety
requires
a
multi-pronged
approach
in
our
schools.
Our
work
in
all
these
areas
promotes
safety
and
security
in
this
presentation,
we'll
focus
on
building
security,
staff,
training
and
law
enforcement
relations.
As
the
most
basic
of
these
steps
and
we'll
outline
several
steps,
we've
taken
in
this
area,
our
partnerships
with
law
enforcement
are
critical
in
safety
planning
and
communicating
and,
if
necessary,
responding
to
dangerous
incidents.
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The
heart
of
this
partnership
is
our
school
resource
officer
program
which
we'll
describe
in
more
detail
just
as
important
and
just
as
important
as
physical
safety
measures
are
the
people
aspects
of
safety,
and
we
won't
focus
on
those
so
much
tonight.
But
research
is
really
clear
that
effective
threat,
identification
and
assessment
reduces
the
likelihood
of
a
dangerous
incident
occurring.
L
We
will
describe
our
training
process
in
a
little
bit
more
detail.
We
complete
a
safety
audit
process
each
year
that
challenges
us
to
compile
data
from
surveys,
school
inspections,
review
of
safety
plans,
principal
feedback
and
other
sources
to
give
an
overall
picture
of
needs
for
continual
improvement
in
the
area
of
school
safety.
N
Good
evening
for
building
security,
you
know
over
the
past
several
years,
we've
worked
hard
to
advance
the
security
of
our
buildings,
thanks
in
part
to
support
from
school
board
and
all
of
our
stakeholders,
utilizing
local
funds
and
grant
funding.
Each
school
has
been
outfitted
with
secure
entry,
vestibules
interior
locks
on
all
classroom
doors,
visitor
management
system,
rapid
response,
emergency
alert
system,
electronic
controlled
access
for
majority
of
our
buildings,
upgrades
to
camera
systems,
alarm
systems
and
school
communication
capabilities.
N
This
training
ensures
that
all
schools
have
the
ability
to
recognize
red
flags
and
take
specific
steps
to
prevent
school
violence,
to
support
and
encourage
the
timely
sharing
of
information
students
have
access
to
anonymous
reporting
through
our
stop
it
app
following
the
school
safety
audit
process.
We
annually
update
and
certify
school
emergency
operation
plans,
collect
survey
data
on
ways
to
improve
campus
safety.
N
O
So
we
can
assure
you
and
every
citizen,
in
our
county
of
what
the
expertise
and
what
we
have
as
school
resource
officers
in
your
school,
so
to
break
it
down
in
your
school
as
your
school
resource
officers,
we
have
two
of
our
members
of
our
tax
teams
of
our
tax
team.
We
have
two
members
that
are
on
our
hostage
negotiation
team
that
are
school
resource
officers.
Inside
of
your
schools.
O
We
have
two
that
are,
are
septed
trained
and
for
people
that
don't
know
what
september
means
it's
crime,
prevention
through
environmental
design,
so
they're
able
to
go
in
and
tell
us
and
evaluate
our
schools,
evaluate
our
sheriff's
office
and
any
other
building
inside
this
county
to
be
able
to
tell
them
how
they
can
stop
crime
or
at
least
slow
it
down.
Try
to
prevent
it
from
outside
in
inside
out
it's
what
you
have.
O
We
have
one
gentleman
who
is
in
the
military
right
now
he's
in
the
national
guard
who's
a
deputy
with
us
right
now,
so
we
have
military
experience
there,
and
we
also
have
two
one
experience
from
another
agency
that
we
have
hired
to
come
on
with
us.
So
today,
all
of
your
existing
school
resource
officers
positions
are
filled
today.
O
O
He's
32
years
old,
he
could
still
do
that.
So
that's
the
impact
that
we
can
put
on
our
children.
If
we
take
the
time
and
the
dedication
which
you
do
have
from
your
sheriff's
office,
and
I
want
to
assure
you
and
all
the
citizens,
so
the
beverage
county
sheriff's
office
in
the
public
school
system
over
this
summer
has
not
taken
it
off.
What
we've
done
is
we've
gone
in
and
do
and
completed
that
september
to
all
of
your
elementary
schools
and
gone
to
figure
out.
O
What's
our
vulnerable
points,
what's
our
strengths
and
our
school
system
is
what
we've
done
and
I
never
will
forget
because
I
started,
I
had
the
pleasure
of
being
the
first
school
resource
officer
in
bedford,
county
sheriff,
mike
brown
was
the
sheriff
then,
but
in
1998
it
was
dr
kent.
I
sat
down
in
dr
kent's
office
as
the
superintendent,
and
he
quoted
me
this
in
1998.
O
So
we
have
not
forgotten
our
mission,
but
we've
also
teamed
up
with
the
school
system
even
closer
this
year
to
be
able
to
go
in
and
to
look
at
things
and
not
to
point
fingers
it's
to
come
together
as
a
team
and
as
a
family
to
say
how
do
we
protect
our
citizens
and
our
approach
most
precious
commodity,
our
small
children,
in
this
community
too.
So
we've
done
that
we've
been
working
hard
to
get
all
of
our
schools.
Our
we
started
with
our
elementary
schools
and
we've
worked
in.
O
We
started
with
the
schools:
that's
the
furthest
away,
for
instance,
boonesboro
goodview
stewartsville,
monita
huddleston,
and
we
worked
our
way
in
to
be
able
to
see
all
of
our
strengths
and
all
of
our
weaknesses
and
we're
coming
together
as
a
team
to
address
that.
But
before
I
say
that
I
would
like
to
stop
and
say
I
want
to
thank
deputy
danielle
clark,
who
is
in
our
audience
somewhere,
and
she
was,
and
also
sergeant,
hopkins
and
all
the
school
resource
officers,
because,
as
the
sheriff
as
the
ceo,
I
can
give
a
vision.
O
O
We're
going
to
tell
you
all
what
we've
done
in
our
accomplishments,
but
we're
also
going
to
use
our
parents
it's
what
we're
going
to
end
up
doing
the
school
system
and
the
sheriff's
office
is
the
process
of
have
or
is
in
the
process
of
forming
two
safety
committees.
The
first
one
is
the
one
that
looks
at
the
whole
county
is
what
it
is.
But
then
we
need
to
go
individually
into
every
school.
O
So
that's
something
we
need
to
have
a
positive
impact,
not
only
in
our
middle
school
and
our
high
school,
but
we
need
to
bring
it
back
to
our
elementary
schools.
Thank
you
all
for
the
time
and
any
questions
you
have
at
any
time.
Most
of
you
guys
have
my
cell
phone
and
I'd
be
more
than
happy
to
entertain
that.
L
L
Every
school
threat
assessment
team
member
is
completing
training
in
the
comprehensive
school
threat,
assessment
guidelines
or
c-stag
this
month.
In
this
way,
there's
a
consistent
baseline
of
knowledge
and
skills
in
each
school
to
identify
and
respond
to
any
red
flag
behaviors
that
they
encounter
in
schools,
and
this
training
is
based
on
extensive
research
led
by
professor
dewey
cornell
at
uva
over
the
past
25
years.
L
M
L
Q
C
Thank
you
all
so
very
much
as
as
we
know,
unfortunately,
from
historic
tragedy,
tragedies
and
one
is
recent
as
uvalde.
We
cannot
take
our
children's
safety
too
seriously,
and
we
really
do
appreciate
all
the
time
and
effort
gone
into
everything
given
the
hour.
Let's
go
ahead
and
break
for
dinner
and
then
we'll
reconvene
at
seven
o'clock
and
pick
up
when
appropriate,
with
3.02.
C
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G
C
C
C
T
T
The
liberty,
ffa
veterinary
science
team
recently
competed
at
the
96th
annual
virginia
ffa
state
convention
in
june
against
teams
throughout
the
state
on
topics
in
veterinary
science
and
they
came
away
winners.
The
contest
includes
a
50
question:
multiple
choice
test,
a
veterinary
math
exam
breeds
tools,
equipment
microscope
identification
as
well
as
hands-on
veterinary
practicum.
T
T
T
The
national
history
day
contest
engages
more
than
a
half
million
students
every
year
in
conducting
original
research
on
historical
topics
of
interest,
students
present
their
research
as
a
documentary
exhibit
paper
performance
or
website
liberty.
High
school
has
participated
in
this
contest
for
over
15
years,
regularly
sending
projects
to
the
national
competition.
T
Several
projects
have
broken
into
the
top
ten
nationally,
but
sarah
johnson's
third
place
finish
this
year
was
unprecedented.
The
work
to
create
the
project
began
in
the
fall
of
21.
A
group
of
students
worked
almost
the
entire
school
year
after
school
and
on
their
own
to
research
and
create
their
project.
T
Her
project
focused
on
the
displacement
of
the
residents
of
what
would
be
shenandoah
national
park
in
the
1930s
and
the
government's
efforts
to
convince
the
public.
The
loss
of
their
poverty
was
in
these
people's
best
interests.
Smearing.
The
residents
as
ignorant
and
backwards
over
2700
students
from
around
the
country
advanced
to
the
national
level,
with
sarah
they
presented,
documentaries,
exhibits
papers,
websites
and
performances
and
about
a
hundred
students
placed
in
the
top
three
in
each
category,
and
that
includes
sarah
liberty.
High
school's.
Sarah
johnson.
Q
T
Yovaso
stands
for
youth
of
virginia
speaks
out
and
the
liberty
high
school
lifesavers
were
selected
as
the
yovaso
club
of
the
year
recently
by
setting
the
standard
for
best
practices
in
peer-led
youth
traffic
safety
programs
among
the
54
other
high
school
programs
in
the
state.
The
award
recognizes
excellence
in
student
leadership
and
club
development,
community
outreach,
engagement
of
the
student
body,
effectiveness
of
programming
and
participation
in
yovaso
campaigns
and
retreats.
T
T
T
G
T
Liberty,
high
school's,
mr
ben
thurman,
was
selected
as
yovaso
sponsor
of
the
year
in
recognition
of
his
ongoing
support
and
guidance
of
the
liberty,
lifesavers
traffic
safety,
club
and
commitment
to
striving
for
excellence
in
club
growth
and
development.
Mr
thurman
gladly
facilitates
the
growth
of
student
leadership
and
helping
to
prevent
traffic
accidents
by
promoting
safe
behaviors.
T
And
two
more
of
our
yovaso
students,
both
from
jefferson
forest
high
school,
received
high
accolades
from
the
organization
as
well.
The
rock
star
award
is
in
recognition
of
a
student
who
demonstrates
enthusiasm
and
excitement
in
their
school
and
community
for
promoting
safe
teen,
driving
and
passenger
safety.
This
student
is
a
champion
for
the
cause
and
a
vocal
role
model
within
the
school
and
community.
The
yovaso
rock
star
emma
ogden.
T
We
also
want
to
recognize
the
youth
leadership
award
that
goes
to
an
individual
who
demonstrates
exemplary
leadership,
skills
and
commitment
to
working
on
safe
teen,
driving
that
person,
liberty,
high
schools,
jefferson,
forest
high
schools,
peyton
poindexter,
not
able
to
be
with
us
tonight,
and
we
have
a
vita
invited
on
multiple
occasions.
The
jf
girls
track
team,
who
were
state
runners-up
this
year.
So
we
congratulate
that
team
who,
unfortunately,
could
not
be
here
with
us
tonight.
Thank
you.
C
We're
going
to
move
on
to
the
public
comment
portion
of
tonight's
meeting.
The
public
comment
portion
of
tonight's
agenda
is
limited
to
40
minutes.
Speakers
are
asked
to
state
their
name
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.
C
Mr
edwards
will
also
serve
as
time
keeper
for
our
cumulative
40-minute
period,
while
mr
edwards
four-minute
timer
bell
rings.
Please
discontinue
speaking
and
allow
the
next
person
in
line
to
come
to
the
podium.
Should
you
be
unable
to
finish
your
comments?
Please
send
or
give
them
to
mrs
johnson
and
she
will
give
them
to
board
members.
U
U
U
U
U
U
I
also
went
to
open
house
at
liberty
today
loved
seeing
all
the
new
teachers
there
were
lots
of
new
faces,
still
lots
of
broken
air
conditioning.
I
hear
it's
on
the
agenda,
dr
dewis,
thank
you,
and
I
also
wanted
to
thank
the
teachers
for
staying
at
their
open
houses
tonight
instead
of
coming
here,
and
I
also
wanted
to
talk
about
the
night
with
kendall,
which
I
think
spoke
for
itself.
V
V
Overall,
educational
thought
has
moved
from
discovery
of
truth
and
equality
of
opportunity
to
cultural
critique
group,
grievances
and
equality
of
outcome
or
equity
commensurate
with
these
changes.
We
have
heard
at
our
meetings,
diverse
voices
and
witness
voting
patterns
that
have
tended
to
mirror
these
disparate
educational
views.
So
where
do
we
go
from
here?
V
The
bedford
county
school
system
can
either
embrace
traditional
educational
standards
of
discovery
of
truth
and
equality
of
opportunity,
or
it
can
follow
a
more
centralized
post-modern
trajectory
based
on
public
comments
and
school
board
voting
patterns.
It
appears
as
though
the
public
prefers
the
former,
and
at
least
some
teachers
and
administrators
appear
to
prefer
the
latter.
What
is
that,
or
why
is
that?
The
latter
tendency
one
might
suspect
there
are
several
possible
explanations.
V
That
is
why
it
is
so
important
to
consider
carefully
who
we
elect
to
the
bedford
county
board
in
the
future.
The
risks
are
too
high.
If
we
do
not
at
the
moment
there
appears
to
be
a
fairly
consistent
school
board
divide
over
which
path
to
follow
with
parents
and
other
concerned
citizens
having
the
advantage
in
most
circumstances.
V
Man
and
adler
also
believed
education
prepared
people
for
lifelong
learning,
the
objectives
of
which
were
intellectual
and
moral
growth,
productive
citizenship
and
economic
self-sustainment.
Education
also
sustains
liberty.
Sadly,
education
today
seems
focused
more
on
professional
self-satisfaction
and
financial
security,
revolutionary
transformation
of
students
and,
overall
rejection
of
the
sage.
Lessons
learned
from
the
past
to
all.
Let
us
judge
wisely
going
forward.
V
W
Farrell
good
evening
school
board
members,
mr
superintendent,
parents
and
community,
my
name
is
aaron
farrell.
I
live
in
district
three
and
my
husband
and
I
moved
here
a
few
years
ago
several
years
ago,
he's
a
veteran
last
time
I
was
here.
We
had
two
children.
Now
we
have
four
we're
adopting
two
children.
They
gave
me
permission
to
tell
just
a
little
bit
about
them
as
it
applies
to
this,
so
we're
licensed
foster
parents
and
they're,
just
amazing,
they're
here
today.
W
Actually
so
the
reason
I'm
here
is
because
we
are
adopting
two
more
children,
and
so,
although
the
superintendent
had
unenrolled
my
children
from
being
in
person
last
year
because
he
rejected
their
masks,
exemptions
from
medical
from
doctors
that
we
had
filled
out
and
so
forced
them
into
online,
but
we
couldn't
do
online,
so
we
had
to
homeschool.
So
we
did
that
it
was
a
big
adjustment.
It
was
challenging.
W
W
W
I
do
think
that
it
would
be
great
if
school
board
meetings,
weren't,
scheduled
or
open
house
meetings,
weren't
scheduled
on
days
that
their
school
board,
someone
else
mentioned
they're
thanking
teachers
for
not
being
able
to
come
here,
and
I
wish
they
could
be
here
or
could
watch
and
also
all
the
other
families
or
a
lot
of
people
who
weren't
able
to
receive
awards
because
they're
at
schools
just
like
we
were
hustling
earlier
today.
So
anyway.
W
W
You
guys
some
more
details,
because
I
have
a
little
bit
more
than
four
minutes
to
say,
but
as
a
taxpayer,
I
expect
our
education
to
be
local,
and
I
think
we
know
that
the
growth,
for
example
in
the
new
london
forest
area,
is
happening
for
a
reason
in
excuse
me:
liberty,
middle
school,
one
of
the
teachers.
That's
been
calling
us
and
asking
for
help
with
the
current
administration
and
superintendent's
policies.
W
When
I've
been
coming
and
reporting
some
stuff
to
you,
nine
of
them
quit.
They
left
bedford,
county.
I've
asked
them
to
call
you
guys
they've
reached
out
to
some
weren't
comfortable
reaching
out
to
the
rest,
because
they
do
hope
some
changes
will
be
made
and
then
they'll
be
able
to
come
back
when
there's
a
new
superintendent.
So
anyway,
I
know
I'm
touching
on
a
bunch
of
different
things.
W
Lastly,
I
just
want
to
say
there
are
a
lot
of
solutions.
I
ask
that
you
please
delay
the
decision
to
lease
thanksgiving.
Please
send
detailed
information
to
each
household
that
will
be
affected,
not
just
with
kids
ask
for
volunteers
to
do
it.
First
grandfather,
people
in
like
us
who
have
lived
in
a
certain
area.
Another
solution,
one
of
my
children
came
up
with,
is
have
the
people
in
the
new
constructions.
Have
them
move?
For
example,
I'm
going
to
have
to
drive
15
miles.
Someone
else
would
have
to
drive
17.
W
P
Good
evening
I
brought
a
helper.
I
am
amy
snead,
I'm
the
chapter
chair
of
moms
for
liberty
in
bedford
county.
I
do
live
in
district
7..
First.
I
want
to
thank
you
for
the
votes
that
you'll
cast
tonight
on
the
policy
regarding
parental
notification
in
our
libraries
and
curriculum.
It
serves
all
parents
by
allowing
parents
to
make
the
decision
as
to
what
their
child
reads
and
engages
within
the
library,
and
I
know
that
you
all
and
you.
P
A
lot
of
work
into
that-
and
I
just
want
to
say
thank
you
for
that.
I
know
it's
a
lot
of
time
and
effort
and
whether
you
know
it
or
not,
the
policies
that
bedford
county
is
enacting
are
really
being
watched,
not
just
across
the
commonwealth,
but
really
across
the
nation
as
a
model
for
what
other
schools
will
do
to
champion
for
parental
rights
and
education.
So
I
just
want
to
thank
you
for
that.
P
It's
because
of
policies
like
this
and
the
parental
rights
and
teachers
rights
resolutions
that
have
restored
our
trust,
and
so
we
thank
you
for
that.
Speaking
of
policies.
At
the
last
school
board
meeting
mr
daniels
introduced
a
promotion
of
patriotism
policy
that
the
iga
has
been
working
on.
We're
really
excited
about
that
being
implemented
in
bedford,
county
and
over
the
summer.
I
had
the
opportunity
to
see
both
dr
benjamin
carson
and
an
up-and-coming
author.
His
name
is
adam
coleman
speak,
and
they
spoke
about
the
importance
of
patriotism
and
american
culture.
P
P
Our
hope
is
that
teachers
will
be
able
to
use
this
as
a
tool
for
our
young
patriots
as
they
learn
about
the
history
of
our
country
and
dr
carson
also
shared
some
information
that
was
new
to
me
and
I
wanted
to
share
it.
I
know
our
teachers
are
diligently
finishing
up
open
house,
but
I
know
a
lot
of
them
will
catch
this
online
later
about
his
little
patriots
program
as
part
of
the
american
cornerstone
institute.
It's
a
free
online
curriculum
for
students
in
grades
k
through
five
so
for
teachers.
P
I
also
mentioned
having
the
opportunity
to
meet
and
talk
with
adam
coleman
about
his
book
black
victim
to
black
victor.
In
this
he
shares
his
own
story
of
struggles
and
challenges
he's
faced
in
life
and
how
he's
overcome
them.
I've
been
reading
it
this
summer
and
it's
really
incredible
and
inspiring,
and
as
dr
as
dr
carson
said,
that
same
day,
the
person
who
has
the
most
to
do
with
hap,
with
what
happens
to
you
in
life,
is
you
so.
P
I
asked
mr
coleman
what
he
thought
about
his
book
being
available
to
our
high
school
students,
and
he
wholeheartedly
agreed
that
it
would
be
a
great
addition
to
our
library,
so
we're
donating
three
copies
of
that
tonight
as
well.
We
hope
his
words
inspire
our
students
to
think
beyond
their
circumstances
and
achieve
whatever
they
set.
Their
minds
to.
P
Our
chapter
was
also
contacted
by
an
organization
called
constituting
america.
They
provided
13
copies
of
the
book.
Our
constitution
rocks
for
our
elementary
school
libraries.
They
also
provide
free
resources,
and
these
really
are
geared
at
the
high
school
and
middle
school
age,
but
they
have
webinars,
you
can
enroll
in.
You
can
receive
free
copies
of
the
constitution
for
your
classes
and
even
cash
prizes
for
teachers
and
students
who
submit
projects
and
lesson
plans
that
surround
constitution
day.
So
I
encourage
you
to
check
out
constitutingamerica.org
to
find
out
more.
P
Both
those
websites
provide
a
lot
of
information.
That
would
not
add
a
whole
lot
to
a
teacher's
to-do
list,
because
the
resources
are
so
well
done
and
so
well
prepared
and
just
as
a
final
moment,
last
august,
I
stood
in
liberty
high
school's
auditorium
and
met
many
of
you
for
the
first
time
and
many
people
who
were
sitting
behind
me
for
the
first
time,
as
speakers
shared
their
experiences.
P
I
was
writing
my
name
and
phone
number
down
on
little
slips
of
paper
and
contacting
other
parents,
as
we
were
speaking
out
against
masking
mandates
and
threats
of
vaccine
mandates
and
policies
from
the
vdoe.
We
didn't
know
how
quickly
this
movement
would
grow.
I
just
knew
I
was
answering
a
call
in
my
heart
to
do
something,
and
I
know
this
past
year
has
been
wild.
We
don't
always
agree
on
everything,
but
I
think
we
can
agree
we're
moving
in
a
right
direction
and
we're
excited
about
the
next
school
year
ahead.
X
Good
evening
my
name
is
raymond
smith.
I
live
in
district
7.,
always
wonderful
to
be
here
and
get
to
talk
to
you.
All.
I've
got
something
to
discuss
in
a
moment,
but
I
had
a
occurrence
earlier
in
the
week
that
I
want
to
share
with
you
all.
Two
hours
ago
I
got
back
from
a
week-long
trip
to
north
carolina
for
a
baseball
tournament
that
was
week-long
where
10
states
from
across
the
south
came
together
to
play
the
game
of
baseball
and
in
between
innings
and
after
games.
X
I'm
sitting
talking
with
officials
with
parents,
coaches
and
players
and
education
came
into
the
conversation
every
single
time,
and
it
really
just
opened
my
eyes
to
how
good
we
have
it
here
in
virginia
and
in
bedford,
county.
After
listening
to
some
of
the
worries
that
they
have
stretching
all
the
way
from
north
carolina
down
to
texas
to
florida
louisiana,
they
have
horrendous
issues
that
really
make
some
of
ours
pale
in
comparison.
X
They've
said
we
would
gladly
move
to
virginia
because
our
situations
down
here
are
so
much
worse.
So
we
always
have
things
that
we
wish
to
change
in
critiques
as
any
system
should,
but
I
would
always
ask
that
we
be
thankful
for
what
we
have
here,
because
there
are
always
possibilities
for
it
to
be
much
worse,
as
was
told
to
me
down
there,
as
I
just
had
that-
and
I
wanted
to
share
with
you
all
how
highly
respected
virginia
is
in
terms
of
education
across
the
southeast.
X
But
the
purpose
of
why
I
wanted
to
come
forward
today
was
I
wanted
to
talk
about
substitute
teachers
for
the
last
three
years.
Substitute
teachers
have
been
important
more
so
than
ever
before,
with
teacher
absences
at
record
rates
and
as
we
are
waning
off
of
covid,
I
wanted
to
stress
that
we
should
still
have
an
invested
interest
in
substitute
teachers.
We
shouldn't
go
backwards
and
not
look
at
them
so
much
as
important,
because,
oh
now
we
have
staffing
more
regularly.
X
So
now
we
need
to
hold
up
they're,
still
very
important,
I'm
one
right
now
and
my
time
is
waning
off
for
it,
but
they're
just
so
important
and
every
day
that
they
walk
in
there.
It's
just
a
battlefield
for
them.
At
every
level,
they're
marching
in
there
ready
to
serve
and
ready
to
do
what
they
can
to
help
the
educational
process
continue
on,
and
it's
one
of
those
situations
where
you
do
the
work
and
you
do
it
well,
but
then
sometimes
it
just
feels
like.
What
am
I
appreciated?
X
Am
I
am
I
valued,
and
so
one
thing
I
just
wanted
to
suggest
to
you
all
is:
there
is
a
substitute
teacher
appreciation
day.
That's
celebrated
nationally,
it's
not
as
prevalent
here,
and
I
think
that
it
would
just
be
an
excellent
idea
to
recognize
all
substitute
teachers.
It
typically
falls
sometime
in
november.
I
think-
and
I
think
that
would
just
be
an
amazing
way
to
show
appreciation
for
substitute
teachers
in
this
coming
school
year
in
all
future
school
years
and
then
to
go
even
further
to
recognize
those
who
go
above
and
beyond
in
substitute
teaching.
X
You
have
some
who
they
come
in
and
they
watch
the
class
and
they
make
sure
that
nobody
gets
hurt
and
that
the
day
goes
on.
But
then
you
have
some
who
take
the
extra
mile
and
they
get
there.
30
45
minutes
before
they're
supposed
to
read
the
lesson
plans
thoroughly,
make
sure
that
everything
is
there
and
then
whatever
holes
are
in
the
lesson
plans
they
fill
them
in
and
they
make
sure
that
every
single
second
of
that
time
is
used.
X
How
can
I
be
a
better
substitute
teacher,
and
so
I
would
suggest
that,
just
like
we
have
teacher
of
the
year
at
a
school
substitute
teacher
of
the
year
at
a
school,
even
two
or
three
of
them,
it
doesn't
have
to
be
a
county
final
or
anything,
but
just
to
show
that
you
recognize
those
who
excel
beyond
what
the
standard
is,
who
go
above
and
beyond,
for
students
to
ensure
that
they
get
an
education
that
is
worthy
of
virginia.
Thank
you.
Y
Hey
good
evening,
my
name
is
stephen
hill.
I'm
a
resident
of
district
three
living
right
off
of
good
road.
I
want
to
talk
tonight
about
the
rezoning
effort
of
the
potential
rezoning
kind
of
talk
a
little
bit
about
that
from
my
perspective,
not
only
as
a
parent
of
a
rising
first
grader,
I
have
students
coming
in
after
that
also
as
a
residential
land
developer
myself
talking
about
the
time
frames
that
we've
kind
of
laid
out
here.
I
have
a
first
grader
at
new
london
academy.
Y
Y
One
of
the
reasons
that
we
picked
where
we
picked
was
because
of
new
online
academy.
That
was
one
of
our
top
criteria
that
it
had
to
have
was
hey.
I
wanted
my
kids
to
go
to
the
same
school
that
I
went
to
same
process,
I'm
comfortable
with
it.
My
mom
taught
there
for
years
it's
just
a
comfortable
situation
for
us
and
I
believe
the
board
should
really
consider
all
the
potential
implications
of
rezoning
children
from
a
school
that
they've
already
grown
accustomed
to.
They
have
connections
with
the
teachers.
The
principals,
the
staff
families
chose.
Y
Y
There's
also
will
not
only
negatively
affect
children
when
they
are
in
the
schools,
but
also
will
affect
the
resale
value
of
our
homes.
Why
we
picked
there
is
is
part
of
the
reason
was
the
good
school
system
there
there's
a
concern
of
transportation
as
well.
We
rely
on
the
bus
on
the
afternoon
to
get
our
son
home
and
many
others
rely
on
transportation.
Y
The
proposal
that
has
been
laid
out
would
eliminate
that
transportation
element
that
would
make
it
unrealistic
for
a
lot
of
students
to
be
even
grandfathered
in.
If
we
move
to
auto
river,
it's
an
additional
bus
ride.
It's
much
longer.
It
would
be
one
of
those
things
where
it
would
be
almost
unfeasible
for
our
children.
Y
As
a
member
of
the
board
of
directors
for
the
home
builders
association
and
a
residential
land
developer,
I
believe
that
the
time
frame
that
is
laid
out
for
the
completion
of
this
project,
the
towns
at
new
london
is
extremely
aggressive
to
have
that
to
where
we're
all
set
up
in
a
year.
They
haven't
even
broken
ground.
Yet
to
my
knowledge
that
chris
hasn't
even
pulled
permits
on
this.
Y
Yet
so
it's
going
to
be
a
while
before
anyone's
able
to
move
into
these
towns,
I
would
say
at
least
two
years
before
you're
having
a
significant
population
in
there.
I
would
also
consider
not
just
focusing
on
high
density
developments,
but
also
focusing
on
the
single-family
developments
as
a
as
someone
who
is
a
member
of
the
the
homeowner
association,
but
also
in
the
construction
community.
Y
Y
So
before
I
got
up
to
speak
this
evening,
I
forward
you
a
petition
from
bedford,
county
residents
that
are
impacted
by
this
potential
rezoning
effort.
I
challenge
you
not
only
to
read
the
petition,
but
also
to
read
the
comments.
A
lot
of
people
put
comments
in
there
about
how
it'll
affect
their
family.
Y
I
believe
a
real
plan
for
the
future
of
this
area.
New
london
is
going
to
continue
to
grow.
I
know
there
are
several
proposed
developments.
I've
been
involved
in
several
myself
that
we
are
looking
into
that
area.
I
think
the
the
big
value
in
this
would
be
adding
additional
classroom
space
to
new
london
academy,
it's
a
cornerstone
of
our
community,
and
I
think
it
deserves
a
chance
to
service
the
families
who
choose
to
build
or
buy
a
home
in
the
new
london
district.
Thank
you.
Z
Good
evening,
madam
chair,
I'm
bored,
I'm
cindy
younghouse
district
4
and
thank
you
again
for
this
opportunity
to
address
you.
First
of
all,
a
big
thank
you
to
mrs
kirby
and
dr
bergen
for
supporting
a
night
with
kendall
at
the
academy
theater.
It
was
a
spectacular
success
in
spite
of
some
hateful
fearful
discrimination
from
a
noisy
and
grossly
misguided
few,
mr
hill.
As
representative
of
jf,
you
certainly
missed
a
fun
opportunity
to
support
inclusivity
the
arts
and
safe
spaces
for
all
humans.
Z
Now
that
cavalier
theater
has
11
000
additional
dollars
for
its
wonderful
program,
please
procure
funds
for
much
needed
improvements
to
liberty
and
staten
river
high
school's
auditoriums
and
arts
programs
supporting
the
arts
enhances
communities.
Secondly,
thank
you
for
including
the
25
consideration
proposal
and
the
presentations
or
the
agenda
today.
Advancement
of
this
proposal
will
go
a
long
way
in
upholding
your
commitment
to
real
support
of
our
teachers.
Z
Also,
thank
you
to
dr
dewis
and
all
involved
in
continued
improvements
to
the
hvac
systems.
I
know
it's
a
long
road,
but
it's
getting
there,
but
it
is
important
to
note.
Draft
policy.
Iea
violates
the
first
amendment
rights
of
students.
Students
cannot
be
compelled
to
stand
for
the
pledge
of
allegiance
or
forced
to
opt
out
in
writing
court
cases.
Setting
this
legal
standard
for
choice
in
the
matter
of
the
pledge
are
gertz
veonzel
in
1973
libv,
morris
1978
and
fraser
v.
Win
2008
as
well
as
several
suits
against
school
boards.
Iea,
currently
violates
virginia
code.
Z
Z
Furthermore,
the
proposed
changes
to
code
klbr
ignore
the
new
and
much
lauded
parental
rights
policy.
A
brilliant
friend
has
pointed
out.
Parental
rights
are
violated
as
soon
as
step,
one
of
a
materials
challenge
without
public
public
notification
of
the
complaint
and
which
materials
are
in
question.
No
other
parents
have
the
opportunity
to
express
their
own
choices
before
material
may
be
removed
for
all
students
for
unresolved
challenges.
Z
It's
not
until
step
two
that
materials
in
question
are
specifically
stated
to
remain
in
circulation
during
the
review
process,
so
a
loophole
exists
which
may
very
well
be
exploited
by
some
oppressive
types,
with
enough
pressure
on
our
valuable
librarians,
not
until
step
four
is
any
mention
of
public
notification
regarding
a
materials
challenge.
So
if
a
step,
one
challenge
is
initiated,
one
which
may
result
in
access
disruption
from
my
students,
it
is
my
parental
right
and
choice
to
be
informed
from
step
one
and
not
waiting
until
a
potential
step.
Four,
please
discuss
this
materials.
Z
Z
Finally,
kobr
step
5
when
the
challenge
remains
unresolved
will
return
the
ultimate
decision
to
the
purview
of
the
school
board
and
their
decision
is
final.
Considering
the
men
of
the
school
board
vote
in
lockstep
with
mr
hill
and
mr
hill's
history
of
supporting
immediate
book
removal,
it
is
doubtful
many
challenge.
Materials
will
have
a
reasonable
chance
of
remaining
accessible.
Z
In
conclusion,
I
don't
want
my
student's
education,
limited
by
white,
christian
nationalist
or
homophobic
agendas,
acknowledging
and
respecting
diverse
people
and
ideas.
Even
controversial
ideas
in
age-appropriate
context
is
essential
for
safe,
high-quality
public
education
with
bright
futures,
and
on
that
note
I
wish
everyone
a
bright,
safe,
diverse
and
exciting
22-23
school
year,
and
I
thank
you
for
your
time.
C
D
AA
AA
After
the
july
board
meeting
I
went
home
and
skimmed
through
most
of
the
policies
in
the
board
doc
website.
I
could
not
find
a
single
one
that
stated
that
staff
of
bedford,
county
public
schools
are
valued
held
in
highest
esteem
or
supported
by
the
school
board.
I
proceeded
to
email,
mr
hill,
mr
holbrook
and
mr
daniels,
and
ask
them
to
point
me
to
the
policies
that
claimed
they
claimed
existed,
and
I
have
yet
to
hear
back
from
them.
AA
AA
As
a
bcea
member,
we
have
concerned,
we
have
been
concerned
about
the
amount
of
time
teachers
have
spent
outside
of
contract
hours,
one
of
the
policies
that
stuck
out
to
me
and
for
the
first
time
this
year
we
actually
had
to
sign
off
stating
that
we
have
read
the
policy
gaa
work
schedule.
It
states
that
the
workday
for
full-time
licensed
and
professional
staff
will
be
a
minimum
of
seven
hours
and
30
minutes
and
continues
until
professional
responsibilities
to
the
students
and
the
school
division
are
complete.
AA
Administrative
meetings,
curriculum
development,
public
supervision
assigned
duties,
parent
conferences,
group
or
individual
planning
and
extracurricular
activities
may
require
hours
beyond
the
stated
minimum.
I
am
aware
that
I'm
a
200-day
employee
and
only
account
for
193
of
them
during
the
school
year.
That
means
I
owe
bedford,
county
public
schools,
seven
additional
days,
which
is
52.5
hours
per
year
or
about
5.25
hours
per
month.
Anything
beyond
that
is
uncompensated.
AA
Policy.
Gaa
makes
it
sound
like
I
can
be
required
to
spend
an
unlimited
amount
of
time
working
for
bedford,
county
public
schools.
This
policy
is
one
that
needs
immediate
revision,
as
proposed
in
the
25
consideration.
I'm
here
to
ask
you
to
approve
the
25
consideration.
It
has
no
added
cost
to
our
current
school
budget,
but
could
go
a
long
way
in
showing
the
support
that
you
all
claim
to
have
for
us
as
professionals
for
bedford,
county
public
schools.
It
can
only
affect
the
teachers
and
staff
duties
that
are
not
directly
involved
during
school
student
supervision.
AA
I
I
Secondly,
thank
you
to
all
bedford,
county
school
staff
for
the
amazing
job
you
do
each
day
in
transporting
feeding,
educating
and
supporting
our
students.
I'd
like
to
comment
on
statements
made
at
the
last
school
board
meeting,
as
reported
by
the
roanoke
times
on
sunday
july
24th
and
again
on
wednesday
july
27th.
I
In
reference
to
review
committees
for
books
in
public
school
libraries,
I
quote:
a
review
committee
would
form
to
include
parents
from
all
three
high
school
zones
and
at
least
one
library
media
specialist,
from
a
different
library
teachers
from
all
three
school
zones:
students
from
all
three
zones:
a
community
member
unconnected
to
schools
and
a
con.
The
concerned
parent
and
one
school
board.
Member
again,
as
reported
by
the
article
written
by
shannon
kelly
georgia,
harrison
suggested
that
a
pta
executive
member
serve
on
this
committee
and
dr
reely
thought.
I
I
Individuals
serving
on
pta
boards,
either
as
an
elected
member
of
the
executive
committee
or
of
a
committee
chair,
have
made
the
commitment
beyond
their
own
child,
to
the
students
in
their
local
school
and
to
the
children
of
bedford,
county.
The
national
congress
of
parents
and
teachers,
more
commonly
known
as
pta,
has
been
about
parental
involvement.
Since
its
founding
125
years
ago,
in
february
of
1897.,
virginia
pta
was
chartered
in
april
of
1921.
I
I
Four
million
members
serve
13.8
million
students
and
support
760
000
teachers.
Pta
is
parental
involvement
and
parents
who
serve
on
local
school
board.
Committees
are
on
committees
with
the
department
of
education,
have
made
the
commitment
to
education
be
on
their
own
children
and
speak
for
every
child
with
one
voice,
as
always.
Thank
you
for
advocating
for
children
and
your
commitment
to
the
school
board.
C
L
L
L
Let
us
know
about
students
who
may
have
moved
away,
who
haven't
done
that
yet,
but
we
are
beginning
to
see
a
return
of
several
families
from
homeschooling
post
pandemic
and
we'll
update
the
board
on
this
trend
with
more
specifics
after
the
start
of
school,
we'll
also
be
tracking
membership
during
the
first
10
days
of
school
and
just
as
a
reference
point,
we
ended
last
school
year
with
8
841
students
projected
a
slight
decrease
but
may
see
an
increase.
Actually
if
these
numbers
hold.
E
E
E
All
new
staff
attended
orientation
at
liberty
middle
school
on
august,
4th
new
staff
rotated
to
sessions
on
benefits,
wellness,
payroll
retirement,
unified
talent
and
professional
learning.
New
teacher
orientation
was
held
on
august
5th
all
day
at
liberty,
middle
school,
ms
kirby
welcomed
new
teachers
to
their
lunch.
Thank
you
for
that,
and
their
sessions
included
unpacking
the
standards
objective,
writing
overview
of
special
education,
beverly
county
vision,
mission
and
culture
and
getting
started
101
how
to
start
your
school
year
with
positive
climate
and
culture.
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
But
most
concerning
to
me
is:
it
takes
one
phone
call
at
five
o'clock
in
the
morning
from
a
driver
that
they're
sick
and
we
are
we-
we
are
tapped
out,
but
we
continue
to
move
forward.
We
have
three
people
in
training
that
should
be
testing
mid-september
first
of
september
mid-september
and
should
be
able
to
finish
up
their
hours
behind
the
wheel
and
begin
driving
for
us.
AB
AB
The
next
two
weeks
are
going
to
be
interesting
and
busy,
and
we
appreciate
parents
support
and
understanding
as
we
creep
around
and
make
sure
we
don't
miss
anybody.
The
first
few
days
we're
going
to
be
late
getting
to
school
in
the
morning
and
we're
going
to
be
late,
getting
them
home
in
the
afternoon.
Just
so
we
make
sure
everybody
gets
on
the
bus
they're
supposed
to
be
on
and
gets
to
where
they
need
to
be.
I
always
say
we
never
lose
one.
We
just
misplace
them.
They
get
on
the
wrong
buses.
L
Thank
you,
pat
and
we'll
also
use
this
as
an
opportunity
for
free
publicity
to
recruit
folks
who
are
interested
in
being
school
bus
drivers.
It's
a
it's
a
great
part-time
job
for
the
right
person
and
might
fit
very
well
with
a
person
interested
and
we
we
walk
folks
right
through
the
process,
as
pat
says,
with
with
training
and
support
and
and
and
compensate
them
in
the
end
when
they
come
to
work
for
us.
So
we're
we
always
are
on
the
lookout
for
good
folks
to
do
that.
L
One
also
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
where
our
facility
projects
over
the
summer
stand,
so
that
you
know
where
we
are.
As
we
start
the
school
year,
the
biggest
effort
in
this
area
has
been
on
replacing
heating
and
cooling
systems
in
four
schools:
bedford,
elementary
boonesboro
forest,
middle
and
montvale,
and
at
each
of
those
schools
there
are
most
units
have
been
put
into
place.
There
were.
There
are
some
units
on
back
order
in
each
of
those
areas
and
some
of
those,
the
worst
the
farthest
out
of
those
will
go
on
into
november.
L
All
in
all
these
buildings,
with
the
with
the
new
hvac
systems
and
in
a
couple
cases,
bedford,
elementary
and
forest
middle
new
roost
systems,
we
think,
will
be
in
pretty
good
shape.
As
we
heard
earlier
in
public
comment,
there
are
still
areas
where
our
systems
fail
from
time
to
time
and
it's
very
hot.
It
was
hot
in
the
stand
river
gym
tonight
it
was,
it's
been
hot
it.
You
know,
we
heard
it
from
a
parent
from
liberty.
L
Today,
thomas
jefferson
elementary's
had
a
number
of
issues
with
their
system
and,
as
you
remember,
with
thomas
jefferson
and
goodview,
they
were.
They
were
on
our
hopeful
list
of
using
our
coveted
relief
funds
to
replace
those
systems
and
the
bids
we
just
couldn't
afford
to
do
those
systems.
When
the
bids
came
in
with
the
amount
of
money
that
we
had,
they
still
remain
priority
areas,
and
I'm
hoping
that
we
can
put
some
quick
attention
on
being
able
to
move
forward
with
those
because.
L
If
it
takes
as
long
to
order
those
systems
and
get
the
equipment
in
as
it
has
these,
if
we
don't
start
soon,
you
know
we
may
be
in
trouble
the
next
time
around
if
we're
planning
on
doing
that
next
summer.
So
we'll
talk
more
about
that,
of
course,
with
our
facilities
committee
and
the
board,
but
I
wanted
to
had
to
use
this
opportunity
to
plant
that
seed.
L
We
also
have
repaired
sewage
lines
at
forest,
middle
and
liberty.
High
school
we've
installed,
30
water
dispensers.
Our
own
folks
have
done
that,
and
there
are
five
schools
remaining
still
we'll
fit.
Those
in
as
we
can,
the
bedford
primary
parking
lot
and
drive.
Paving
project
is
done.
Two
classrooms.
There
have
also
been
retiled.
L
The
kitchen
air
conditioning
has
been
installed
at
bedford,
primary
in
stewartsville.
First
time,
that's
been
in
place
in
those
schools,
we
have
a
new
water
heater
at
jefferson
forest
and,
in
addition
to
those
kind
of
large
things,
another
nearly
700
697
other
work
tickets,
our
maintenance
staff
addressed
over
the
summer
as
well.
L
M
AB
So
we
can
pull
out
at
the
normal
time
and
kind
of
catch
up
and
make
sure
we
get
close
to
the
time
that's
been
published,
and
so
many
of
our
buses
need
to
get
to
the
middle
high
for
a
second
run
and
if
they're
late
it
just
is
a
snowball
effect.
So
I
was
going
to
send
that
out.
Just
a
gentle
reminder
that
you
know
we'll
be
there
feel
free
to
call
and
and
we'll
let
you
know,
fortunately
with
so
many
over
buses
with
the
gps,
we
can
tell
them
exactly
where
their
child
is.
G
Q
E
You
thank
you.
We
have
liberty,
high
school
ag
welding.
There
will
be
a
long-term
sub
in
place
in
that
position
and
we
even
have
a
prospective
candidate
that
will
be
graduating
in
december:
liberty,
middle
school
library,
media,
specialist,
montbell,
elementary
vpi.
All
of
these
have
long
term,
subs,
stant,
river,
high
school
earth,
science,
stant,
river
middle
school,
exploratory,
stant,
river,
middle
school,
adaptive,
okay
and
those
have
been
absorbed,
but
we
still
need
to
hire
the
position.
Q
Q
AB
C
L
So
in
the
sys
in
these
new
with
the
schools
with
these
new
systems,
either
new
units
are
in
place.
Old
units
are
buying
time
until
the
equipment
comes
in
or
we've
got
temporary
units
in
place
are
all
the
buildings.
Cooling
in
every
room
know
we're
addressing
tickets
every
day
when
we
get
reports
of
of
a
hot,
hot
gym
or
a
hot
classroom,
and
so
our
our
hvac
mechanics
and
our
partners
with
honeywell
that
we
contract
with
you
know
continue
to
address
that.
L
So
you
know
we're
in
much
better
shape
than
we
were
over
the
last
few
years.
We've
you
know
taken
care
of
over
a
third
of
our
schools
with
new
systems,
so
we're
in
much
better
shape
than
we
were,
but
no,
I
I
can't
promise
today
that
every
classroom
will
be
cool.
We
certainly
will
do
our
best
and
are
working
hard
to
make
sure
we
address
it
when
they're
not.
C
L
C
S
AB
And
you
can
say:
no:
if
you
want
to
be
a
substitute
say
hey,
I
can't
do
it
this
day,
but
I'm
available
these
days
and
we
will
give
you
call-
we've
had
a
lot
of
people
that
are
interested
in
driving
field
trips,
athletic
events,
so
we're
happy
to
train
you
to
do
whatever
you
want
to
do.
It'll
help
us
in
in
every
way.
E
On
may
12
2022
during
the
public
comments
section
of
the
bedford
county
school
board
meeting
the
president
of
bcea
presented
a
proposal
for
25
percent
consideration
for
employees.
The
25
percent
consideration
requested
have
five
parts
per
board
request.
I
met
with
the
instructional
team
to
provide
pros
and
cons
to
this
recommendation
for
board
review.
E
The
first
two
requests
are
combined
because
they
both
address
time
spent
before
and
after
school
request.
Number
one
is
that
teachers
spend
no
more
than
25
percent
of
the
professional
work
week
in
before
after
school
meetings.
The
example
that
was
given
is
a
five
day
work
week.
1.25
days
per
week,
could
be
spent
item
number
two
requests
that
teachers
spend
no
more
than
25
percent
of
the
work
day
in
before
after
school
meetings.
E
E
If
a
teacher
had
a
faculty
meeting
during
the
week,
then
following
this
consideration
they
would
not
be
available
for
an
iep
504
or
a
ct
meeting
some
weeks
there
are
needs
for
multiple
meetings
and
some
weeks
there
are
none,
there's
not
regular
schedule.
They
are
staggered
based
on
need,
so
it
would
be
very
difficult
to
serve
our
student
population
with
these
restrictions.
E
E
E
For
ip504
and
sct
meetings
we
are
currently
requiring
that,
if
you
are
on
site,
you
must
attend
in
person
to
these
meetings.
We
did
have
concerns
from
parents
over
lack
of
engagement
and
staff
participating.
Virtually
meetings
normally
happen
immediately
before
after
school,
so
staff
attending
virtually
would
either
require
the
teacher
to
leave
early
to
arrive
home
for
a
meeting
or
the
teacher
would
have
to
then
attend
virtually
on
a
cell
phone,
while
traveling
staff
attending
meeting
in
cars
or
while
driving
home
with
children
would
cause
confidentiality
concerns.
E
If
teachers
were
able
to
choose
what
25
percent
of
required
meetings
they
can
attend,
then
administrators
cannot
effectively
plan
for
a
faculty
meeting.
Some
activities
will
only
work
if
participants
are
meeting
in
person,
the
principal
would
not
be
able
to
anticipate
who
would
participate
remotely
and
who
would
attend
in
person.
E
Many
meetings
are
to
collaborate
with
peers
to
analyze
data.
This
in-person
discussion
is
essential
for
student
success,
as
teachers
asserted
during
the
pandemic.
Virtual
teaching
does
not
promote
the
same
level
of
teacher
interaction
and
student
engagement.
The
same
would
be
argued
of
virtual
meeting
participation
in
which
it
will
not
promote
interaction
and
member
engagement.
E
The
current
resolution
in
support
of
teachers
and
staff
of
bedford
county
schools,
approved
on
july
14th,
allows
for
two
non-instructional
work
days
to
be
given
as
a
remote
option.
Those
days
will
be
october,
17th
and
march.
13Th
teachers
will
be
able
to
use
those
as
a
remote
work
option.
So
this
item
number
four
has
been
completed.
E
So
that's
excellent
item
number
five
has
also
been
completed
and
actually
exceeded
a
little
bit.
This
was
the
consideration
for
bereavement
leave.
They
requested
that
all
staff
should
have
2.5
days
per
year
that
can
be
taken
for
bereavement
before
it
dips
into
employee
sick
leave.
Regulation
gcbdr
was
revised
on
april
6.
2022
staff
may
request
up
to
three
days
per
year
following
the
death
of
an
immediate
family
member.
This
category
has
been
added
to
smartwa,
find
and
does
not
use
the
employee's
accrued
sickly,
so
that
has
been
established.
E
I
also
think
it's
important,
which
was
mentioned
earlier,
to
recognize
that
we
are
very
gracious
in
bedford,
county
by
giving
teachers
seven
unassigned
work
days
during
the
school
year.
Teachers
are
on
a
200-day
contract,
but
only
report
to
work
193
days.
Seven
days
are
given
to
teachers
to
account
for
the
hours
that
they
work
many
hours
before
and
after
school.
This
does
not
include,
of
course,
additional
days
be
maybe
caused
by
inclement
weather.
E
AC
Good
evening,
here,
to
kind
of
give
give
an
update
on
how
we
ended
the
year
last
year
on
the
financials.
These
are
unaudited
financial
statements.
So,
as
we
go
to
the
audit,
these
may
change,
but
this
is
a
snapshot
and
usually
doesn't
change
too
greatly
and
so
kind
of
give
you
a
briefing
on
that.
I've
got
to
remember
to
do
that
on
the
revenue
side.
AC
After
we
made
our
supplemental
adjustments,
supplemental
appropriations,
we
were
we
received
about
262
000
more
than
we
had
budgeted
the
the
revised
budget,
so
that
worked
out
pretty
well
kind
of
came
in
very
close,
I
would
say
right.
The
biggest
variance
right
there
at
the
end
of
the
year
was
medicaid
money
that
came
in
on
june,
like
28th,
which
I
was
not
expecting
until
the
following
year,
and
that
was
like
250
000.
AC
So
that's
the
biggest
thing
so
called
it
pretty
close
looking
at
it
even
from
the
third
quarter
and
second
quarter,
so
pretty
happy
with
how
the
revenue
came
in
one
of
the
biggest
changes.
Also
that
really
strengthened
our
revenues.
Sales
tax
was
just
phenomenal.
This
year,
there's
been
years
that
it's
been
negative
and
it
kind
of
puts
a
very
it
puts
a
strain
on
our
budget
this
year.
AC
It
was
into
the
positive,
so
a
lot
of
sales
tax
was
flown
in
both
into
the
county
and
to
the
school
system
from
the
state.
They
do
deduct
that
from
your
basic
aid,
there's
a
formula
that
you
don't
get
100
of
that,
but
it
still
helps
you
out
and
you
get
it
works
out.
Well
for
us,
when
it's
very
strong
so
very
pleased
to
report,
the
revenue
side
came
in
very
strong
any
questions
on
the
revenue
how
we
ended
the
year.
AC
AC
We
went
after
a
grant,
dr
hoisenton
and
the
technology,
so
we
postponed
buying
our
teacher
computers
until
this
year
that
were
budgeted
last
year
because
the
grant
was
only
available
if
we
actually
made
that
purchase
this
year.
So
we
may
have
to
reclass
some
of
that
money
to
recognize
the
to
offset
that
purchase,
but
we'll
see
how
much
we
get
on
the
grant
to
offset
that
total
amount.
So
there
may
be
a
little
bit
that
we
have
to
put
into
the
technology
fund
for
that
one-time
expenditure.
AC
Any
questions
on
endinger
phenomenal
year
ended
real
strong,
typically
years.
We
usually
end
up
with
about
three
four
or
five
hundred
thousand
dollars
at
a
110
million
budget.
That's
pretty
close.
This
is
a
little
bit
stronger,
ending
at
the
end
of
the
year
biggest
concerns
mid-year
were
fuel
prices,
tech
transportation
came
in
on
budget,
so
very
pleased
with
that,
and
as
you
look
at
it,
the
maintenance
department
was
the
one
that
was
really
you
know
very
close
to
maxing
out
their
budget.
AC
There's
more
detail
on
each
one
of
those
departments
over
the
next
two
pages,
but
we'll
go
down
to
the
the
back
page,
where
I'll
brief
on
the
other
funds
that
we
have.
First
of
all
the
nutrition
department
phenomenal
year,
it
was
a
year
where
the
federal
government
was
allowing
each
kid
to
eat,
for
you
know
to
have
their
lunch
for
free,
so
in
all
of
our
schools,
so
the
participation
was
greatly
increased
and
the
federal
reimbursement
rate
provided
more
than
covered
the
expenditure
side.
AC
AC
You
can
see
there
that
we
have
an
ending
balance
of
about
1.1,
that's
reserving
for
the
the
entire
adoption
was
not
complete.
We're
still
waiting
for
our
estate
guidance
on
some
of
that.
So
we
did
not
procure
all
the
adoption
textbooks,
and
so
once
we
get
final
word
on
that
and
the
instructional
department
moves
forward
on
that,
then
we'll
kind
of
we'll
expend
the
rest
of
that
money,
but
we
were
waiting
for
guidance
from
the
state
they
had
still.
As
far
as
I
know
they
have
still
not
given
that
dr
whitford.
AC
They
have
not
given
that
yet
so
once
they
give
that
guidance,
we'll
move
forward
and
brief
the
board
on
that
and
move
forward,
but
I've
got
that
money
reserved
because
that
was
committed
and
we're
moving
forward
with
that
as
soon
as
we
get
to
go
ahead
for
that
maintenance
reserve
fund.
If
you
look
at
that
bounce
you're
going
boy,
it's
calling
it
pretty
close,
that's
on
a
cash
basis.
We
spend
the
money
before
we
get
it
back.
So
there's
quite
a
bit
of
the
cares
act
money
that
is
really
accounts.
AC
Receivable
we've
already
claimed
it
it's
coming
in.
In
july-
and
I
made
a
footnote
to
the
side-
there's
2.1
million
dollars
in
accounts
receivable
out
there
that
money's
actually
flowing
in
in
july
and
august.
We've
already
put
the
claims
in
there
we're
just
waiting
to
receive
that
that
will
boost
that
fund
back
up
quite
a
bit.
AC
Once
we
get
a
good
gauge
of
how
much
money
we're
spending
there
any
unspent
money,
there
may
be
an
opportunity
to
reclass
and
move
over
to
the
cip
fund
or
the
maintenance
reserve
fund
to
do
other
projects.
So
I
should
have
be
able
to
update
dr
dewis
and
the
executive
team
on
that
probably
early
september,
once
we
know
how
we're
staffing,
the
schools
and,
where
we've
put
that
money
to
use
self
last
fund
is
self
insured
health
fund
kind
of
a
rough
year.
AC
You
can
see
we
began
the
year
with
6.2
million
dollars
in
reserve
ended
with
about
5.3,
almost
a
million
dollars.
You
know,
reduction
there.
That's
why
I
might
make
the
recommendation
board
that
we
might
want
to
use
some
of
that
carryover
money
to
kind
of
boost
that
fund
back
up.
A
lot
of
those
expenditures
were
related
to
covid,
and
I
think
there
was
over
a
million
dollars
kind
of
tagged
million
point
two
that
were
directly
related
to
covet
expenditures
that
our
consultants
had
guided
us
so
still
in
very
good
shape.
AC
No
no
need
for
concern.
We
did
go
up
on
our
rate
stitch
this
year,
which
will
probably
put
about
another
five
hundred
thousand
dollars
in
there
just
on
our
increased
rates
for
the
23
year,
but
just
to
give
you
an
idea,
our
run
out
claims.
If,
if
we
were
to
stop
being
self-funded
and
when
fully
funded
good
estimate
is
about
two
2.1,
two
million
dollars
that
we
would
need
to
do
that
you've
got
the
reserve,
so
you
can
deal
with
any
any
year
that
you
have
a
bad
year
like
this
year.
AC
This
year
was
the
worst
one
that
we
had
probably
in
five
years.
So
that's
why
we
had
to
go
up
on
the
rates
to
accommodate,
for
some
of
that
and
we'll
see,
we'll
have
to
watch
that,
and
hopefully
we
have
a
better
year
next
year.
So
we
look
in
very
good
shape
across
the
board
and
as
we
we
just
started
the
year
but
november
and
december
will
come
around
quick,
we'll
get
into
budget
season.
AC
Who
what
the
health
insurance
rates
it
was
part
of
the
budget
process
they
went
up.
We
went
about
five
percent
up
on
our
health
insurance
rates,
so
the
school
board
is
paying
more
and
also
employees
are
paying
more
for
their
health
insurance
for
an
employee.
Only.
I
believe
the
employee
employee
only
fully
100
employee.
I
think
it
went
up
like
five
bucks,
like
five
dollars
a
month,
the
school
board.
AC
AC
We
are
self-funded
we
rely
on
our
consultants
to
guide
us.
They
come
in
and
brief.
A
committee
and
kind
of
brief
us
on
how
the
year
is
going
when
we're
setting
our
budgets
and
our
rates
we're
doing
that
in
march,
which
you
have
three.
You
know
you
have
three
more
months
of
claims
that
you
don't
know
what
they're
going
to
be
so
they're
very
conservative
on
that.
So
sometimes
they'll
come
in
and
say
well
we're
recommending
12
or
13
increase.
AC
We
can
cut
that
down,
because
if
the
year's
looking
pretty
good,
so
it's
kind
of
like
looking
at
what
our
reserves
are.
What
do
we
think
is
happening?
High
dollar
claims
that
are
happening
at
the
moment
that
we
think
are.
We
have
exposure
on,
and
so
you
have
to
do
that.
So
we
went
out
with
a
five
percent,
even
though
they
recommend
higher
and
we're
going
to
see
how
this
year
goes.
So
if
this
year
goes
well,
hopefully
we
don't
have
to
go
up
on
our
rates
next
year.
AC
If
we
have
another
bad
year,
that's
this
is
ongoing
that
it's
going
to
be
this
high.
We'll
have
to
go
up.
Some
more
my
concern:
there
is
inflation's
hitting
all
sectors,
so
I
would
imagine
this
sector
is
being
hit
also,
and
there
may
be
more
pressure
on
our
health
insurance
next
year,
but
we'll
have
to
wait
and
see
a
lot
of
when
you
look
at
insurance.
AC
10
of
your.
This
is
not
a
bad
thing.
This
is
what
insurance
is
for
the
ones
that
are
healthy,
help
pay
for
the
ones
that
are
sick,
and
I'm
glad
to
do
that.
If
I'm
healthy,
I
want
to
make
sure
and
we
kind
of
pour
resources
together.
So
please
no
one
take
this
as
a
hit,
but
high
dollar
claims
account
for
70
percent
of
your
cost,
so
there
might
be
10
to
20
claims.
AC
You
know
four
to
five
percent
of
your
population
is
accounting
for
50
or
60
percent
of
the
claims.
That's
why
we
have
a
wellness
policy
and
that's
why
we
try
to
encourage
our
employees.
Do
everything
you
can
to
prevent
a
catastrophic
injury.
We
want
them
healthy
and
well,
but
also
the
claims
can
get
real
high
when
there's
a
catastrophic
event,
some
cannot
be
avoided.
Some
hopefully
through
healthy
lifestyles
can
be
avoided
and
that's
where
we
all
want
to
work
together
to
maintain
this.
AD
L
Yes,
so,
with
the
end
of
pandemic
relief
funds
for
meals,
we're
reverting
back
to
the
way
the
system
worked
prior
to
covid,
so
folks
will
fill
out
a
meal
application.
It
will
be
reviewed
for
their
income
and
household
size,
and
the
formula
will
be
followed
to
see
if
they
qualify
for
free
meals.
In
addition
to
other
criteria
that
can
be
considered,
what's
changed
a
little
bit
or
expanded,
I
guess
during
the
pandemic
is
that
we
went
from
two
schools
just
going
into
that
time
now
to
12
13
who
qualify
under.
L
What's
for
free
meals
for
the
whole
school
under
a
program
called
community
eligibility
provision,
it's
a
different
program
from
the
coveted
relief
funds,
but
for
families
it's
you
know.
It's
all
the
same
effect.
The
meals
will
be
free
for
all
families
in
that
school,
and
it's
based
on
a
federal
formula
that
just
shows
that
those
schools
qualify.
L
Our
district
as
a
whole
doesn't
qualify
as
some
school
districts
do
and
that's
another
way
of
looking
at
it,
but
some
of
our
schools
do,
and
so
we
certainly
wanted
to
extend
that
benefit
to
you
know
and
that
federal
benefit
to
all
who
could
qualify
for
it.
It
helps,
I
think,
you've
seen
more
kids
eat
under
when
those
meals
are
provided,
and
certainly
the
revenue
to
the
program
is
is
healthy
and
in
the
schools
that
did
not
qualify
under
that
community
eligibility.
L
F
Yep
yep
mike
oh
dr
dewis,
on
the
whole
forest
communication,
is
that
being
shared
at
a
open
house?
Is
it
the
principal
sharing,
because
there's
some,
I
guess,
miscommunication,
that
we
before
county
public
schools
chose
which
schools
were
going
to
provide
lunch
to
versus
those
that
we
were
not?
And
so
I
heard
you
loudly
say
clearly
say
just
then
that
parents
can
still
apply
for
reduced
or
free
lunch.
L
L
We
don't
want
to
deny
benefits
to
anyone
who
qualifies
no
matter
where
they
live,
and
these
aren't
decisions
that
we
made.
We
certainly
applied
for
those
community
eligibility
programs
because
they
benefit
whole.
You
know
lots
of
folks
and
and
then
are
encouraged
to
do
that
by
the
state
department
of
education.
So.
Q
Q
I
would
say
that
the
information
that
you
all
put
out
there
on
your
website.
It
stated
it
was
very
clearly
stated
that
parents
certainly
could
apply.
So
I
would
just
really
encourage
our
parents,
certainly
to
take
a
few
minutes
and
really
go
back
and
re-read
that
post
from
the
bedford
county
school
system,
it
very
clearly
states
that
schools
can
steal.
Parents
can
still
apply.
Q
I
think
it's
great,
that
we
have
programs,
that's
meeting
the
needs
of
schools
that
have
high
percentages
of
free
and
reduced
students
and
families
there,
that
those
schools
are
able
to
receive
school-wide,
their
free
lunches
and
all
and
breakfast
and
everything,
but
again
the
website
it.
It
says
it
it's
it's
there,
so
I
hope
that
this
clears
up
everything
for
those
parents
who
have
been
a
bit
concerned
about
the
force
zone
being
excluded
right.
J
P
L
And
it
may
be
just
more
helpful
to
think
about
this.
I
mean
we
design,
we
divide
our
schools
in
zones
for
feeder
patterns
and
lots
of
other.
You
know
educational
reasons.
These
decisions
are
not
based
on
that
at
all
they're
based
school
by
school,
so
it's
really
a
collection
of
individual
schools,
and
that,
in
this
case,
happen
to
you
know
also
to
kind
of
match
our
high
school
feeder
patterns,
but
that's
not
how
those
decisions
are
made.
B
What
law
enforcement
must
report
to
the
school
division,
and
this
is
just
in
the
overall
effort
of
making
sure
that
schools
are
safe
and
that
we
have
good
communication
between
law
enforcement
and
school
divisions,
policy,
eb
school
crisis,
emergency
management
and
medical
emergency
response
plan
is
also
being
updated
to
conform
with
changes
in
state
code.
This
is
really
a
very
good
thing.
B
The
the
state
has
funded
all
the
schools
in
the
commonwealth
to
have
digital
mapping
done
so
that
when
first
responders
are
coming
into
a
school
for
any
reason
that
they
can
pull
up
on
a
smart
device
or
whatever
technology
available
to
them
a
digital
map
of
the
school
that
they're
entering,
and
we
are
well
on
our
way
to
meeting
that
requirement
with
the
change
in
state
code
and
availing
ourselves
to
the
reimbursement
for
the
cost
of
that.
From
the
from
the
funding
policy.
B
B
We
just
think
that
this
should
be
something
that
anyone
who
works
for
bedford,
county
public
schools,
if
they
don't
happen
to
live
within
our
county
and
they
want
to.
But
they
work
for
us
that
they
can
bring
their
children
to
school
without
paying
a
tuition,
and
there
are
some
a
small
number,
but
there
are
some
employees
who
they
don't
work
for
for
us.
They
work
for
an
agency
with
which
we
have
a
working
relationship
and
their
primary
work
assignment
is
in
one
of
our
buildings.
B
So
for
those
select
few
individuals,
we
want
to
extend
the
same
courtesy
that
they
can
bring
their
children,
since
their
primary
work
location
is
within
one
of
our
billings
and
then
lastly,
knag
relations
with
law
enforcement
authorities
is
really
the
same
language
as
cla,
but
it
appears
in
two
different
sections
of
the
of
the
policy
manual,
so
we're
making
the
same
changes
to
both
policies.
The
other
six
policies
are
largely.
B
S
S
B
B
Just
in
response
to
the
question,
the
current
policy
requires
that
we
change
the
policy
every
year,
because
the
actual
dollar
figures
are
embedded
in
the
policy
and
just
for
ease
of
communication.
With
the
board
we're
suggesting
that
we
move
the
actual
references
into
regulation.
You
still
are
going
to
need
to
approve
it
so,
a
year
from
now,
it
will
ask
you
to
approve
it
within
regulation
this
year.
We're
asking
you
to
prove
it
within
policy.
H
M
C
C
B
B
So
when
the
board
takes
action
tonight
we
have
restored
those
words
to
the
to
the
proposed
policy
as
it's
posted
on
board
docs.
So
when
you're
voting
tonight
on
that
policy,
you
would
be
voting
to
keep
the
word
sit
and
or
stand
at
their
desk
within
that
section
of
the
pledge
of
allegiance.
Otherwise,
all
of
the
other
revisions
to
that
policy
are
moving
forward
as
presented
by
the
administration
on
behalf
of
the
intergovernmental
affairs
committee.
B
S
I
do
not
disagree
with
the
flag,
the
pledge
of
allegiance
the
contents
of
this
policy,
but
I
do
have
a
concern
about
how
we've
written
it.
So,
if
somebody
could
help
me
understand,
we
have
a
policy
in
our
manual
that
says
we
have.
We
need
to
have
an
intent
statement
in
each
policy
that
we
write.
So
what
is
the
we
call
it?
The
purpose
you
know:
what's
your
goal:
what's
your,
what
do
you
intend
to
do
with
this
and
and.
S
G
S
Well,
the
what
we
need
to
to
have
there
is
something
that's
going
to
state
our
intention.
What
why
are
we
writing
this
if
you're
going
to
entitle
it
promotion
of
patriotism,
then
what's
the
purpose
behind
this,
and
it
might
be
something
just
as
simple
as
to
provide
direction.
I
mean
I'm,
I'm
writing
this
in
my
head
right
now,
but
provide
direction
about
recitation
of
the
pledge
display
of
the
bill
of
rights
and
right.
F
It
says
the
school
board
believes
the
appreciation
of
our
country
is
promoted
by
the
ceremonies
and
observances
held
in
the
schools.
It
is
the
belief
of
the
school
board
that
students
must
be
taught
good
citizenship,
skills
that
include
respect
for
our
country,
our
flag
and
the
sacrifices
of
our
service
members
and
their
family.
S
S
What
I'm
saying
is
if
we
look
at
all
of
our
over
240
other
policies,
there
is
only
one
that
has
a
belief
statement
and
that's
a
very
unique
policy.
I
can
tell
you
what
that
is.
If
you
need
to,
but
all
the
others
we
work
on
something
within
them
in
terms
of
the
board
that
says
the
board
recognizes
the
board
supports
the
board,
maintains
the
board
encourages
it.
We,
I
think
we
really
need
something.
S
Well,
because
believes,
is
that
what
what
we
have
here,
I
think,
is,
is
more
subjective.
You
know
it's
not
I
I
I'm
not
talking
about
what
I
believe
in
with
a
purpose
statement.
I'm
telling
you
how
we're
going
to
do
it
that
you
know
so
like
when
you,
when,
after
you
leave
off
the
believe
statements,
everything
you
said,
you
know
we're
going
to
fly
the
flag
and
the
grounds
of
every
school
everything
you've
done.
There
explains
how
we're
going
to
do
this,
but
we
need
a
statement
that
explains
what
we're
going
to
do.
S
Like
other
other
policies
will
say,
the
purpose
is
to
provide
the
guidelines
for
administering
sick
days.
The
purpose
might
be
bedford,
county
schools,
guidelines
with
regard
to
a
direction
with
regard
to
safety
procedures,
followed
by
bus
drivers.
It's
it's
a
short
sweep.
This
is
why
we're
writing
this.
It's.
F
C
Okay,
can
I
just
say
something
here
and
and
just
wondering
if
this
this
would
satisfy
it,
underneath
where
ia,
where
it
says
purpose
the
school
board,
believes
the
appreciation
of
our
country
is
promoted.
Okay,
could
we
do
something
like
it
did
at
the
top?
The
two
instead
of
saying
the
school
board
believes
thee,
who
would
just
put
in
to
provide
an
appreciation
of
our
country
that
was
satisfied.
S
C
This
this
is
what
the
body
of
the
policy
is,
is
to
back
up
your
purpose
so
to
purpose.
If
you
just
want
to
make
it
a
purpose
statement,
then
you
could,
it's
simply
replace
the
first
two
three
four
five
words
and
replace
it
with
to
provide
an
appreciation
for
our
country.
That
would
that
would
automatically
provide.
S
I
I
disagree
with
that,
but
that
we'll
we'll
we'll
leave
that
there.
The
other
thing
I
would
like
to
say
is
number
eight,
where
it
says
flags
of
countries
representing
the
many
nations
of
the
world,
provided
they
are
shown
in
the
common
areas
of
the
school
building.
I
won't
read
the
whole
thing:
does
that
also
apply
to
foreign
language
classrooms,
where
teachers
may
be
displaying
the
flag
of
the
country
of
the
language
they're?
Studying
often
they
do
that.
That.
AE
S
Okay,
so
so
the
way
I
read
it
now
is
that
our
t,
foreign
language
teachers
would
would
not
be
able
to
have
those
flags
anymore,
because
you
know,
when
you
say
flags
or
banners
approved
by
the
principal
and
author
athletic
director.
That
sentence
continues
that
represent
a
community
business
or
group.
You
know
and
and
then
goes
on-
I
mean
I
don't
think
we
want
to
take,
have
teachers
take
that
out
of
their
classrooms.
S
Q
Ahead,
no
go
ahead.
I
was
just
going
to
say.
Certainly
I
I
think
that
is
certainly
an
option.
Mr
hill,
I'm
thinking
of
some
classes,
particularly
in
the
high
school
in
middle
school,
that
often
teach
units
regarding
other
countries
that
can
certainly
extend
into
a
semester
or
maybe
even
a
year,
so
using
the
word
temporary
to
me
hinders
them,
puts
the
brakes
on
them
from
displaying
the
flag
for
for
that
particular
country
or
that
unit
for
the
entire
year.
Q
Because
you
know,
as
you're
teaching
various
units
teachers
are
going
to
help
students
make
connections
so
oftentimes.
They
may
be
teaching
a
subject
or
teaching
an
sol,
and
then
they
have
to
go
and
refer
back
to
a
previous
sol.
To
make
that
connection
or
to
help
the
students
make
the
connection
and
often
using
visuals
can.
G
S
S
I
think
that
when
you
have
promotion
of
patriotism,
we
should
underneath
it.
If
we
can
do
this,
miss
johnson
put
pledge
of
allegiance
motto,
because
people
are
not
going
to
know
where
to
find
that.
I
mean
if
we
know,
because
we're
all
here,
but
if
somebody's
saying
well,
I
wonder
what
they
say
about
the
pledge.
S
F
S
S
F
B
One
was
in
number,
five
flags
are
banners
approved
by
the
principal
athletic
director
that
represent
a
community
or
business
or
group
that
monetarily
support.
He
thought
there
are
other
ways
that
organizations
support
us
other
than
monetarily.
You
know
in
kind
services,
and
I
shared
that
feedback
with
the
members
of
the
committee.
B
But
his
specific
to
your
question,
the
the
one
area
where
he
had
concern
legally
was
that
we
had
struck
from
the
original
policy
as
it
as
it
exists
in
policy
today
on
pledge
of
allegiance
about
sitting
or
standing
at
their
desk.
So
we've
rectified
that
under
advice
of
legal
counsel,
the
rest
of
the
legal
counsel
suggestions
were
wording
he
might
have.
You
know,
suggested
we
word
in
a
different
way.
B
S
Like
I
said,
I,
I
totally
agree
with
what
we're
trying
to
say
here
about
the
flags,
the
pledge
the
civics
education.
I
have
one
other
question
too,
did
our
with
regard
to
our
civics
education?
Did
we
at
all
speak
to
miss
d
long
morefield
did
we
include
her
in
this
discussion
about
civics
education
at
all
and.
F
I
would
say
she
was
in
the
d-day
or
part
of
the
d-day
memorial
this
week,
taking
a
tour
so,
but
no
I
didn't
go
over
it.
That's
not
something
that's
an
option.
These
are
the
things
that
we're
saying
we
want
to
be
taught,
and
so,
as
a
supervisor,
my
expectation
is
she's
going
to
work
with
the
executive
team
to
go,
implement
the
policy
that
we
are
implementing.
S
I
just
think
quite
a
bit
of
that's
already
in
our
curriculum.
That's
why
I
wondered
if
she
had
any
input
again.
I
will
tell
you
I
do
not
disagree
with
the
the
flags
or
the
pledge
or
the
civics
education
patriotic
qualities.
I
do
not
disagree
with
the
content,
but
the
way
it's
written,
I
I
just
I
just
don't
feel
it's
written
the
way
our
other
policies
are
written
and
I
think
it
should
be.
C
Can
I
ask
ms
johnson,
can
I
ask
you
one
question
and
this
it's
something
dr
maylie
just
mentioned
that
if
we
do
do
a
search
engine
within
board
docs
for
the
codes
and
we
were
to
punch
in
pledge
of
allegiance
since
it
is
a
sub-section
of
this
policy,
would
it
come
up?
Would
you
be
able
to
find
it
if
you
did
a
search,
a
general
search
engine
for
pledge
of
allegiance
or
flags
or
civics
education?
Would
that
come
up.
J
You're
asking
if
you
do
a
search
in
board
docs?
Yes,
yes,
so
any
word
will
come
up.
Burdock
is
it's
good,
but
it
can
be
a
little
clunky
what
it
will
come
up
as
you
can
select
whether
you
want
to
search
policies
only
whether
you
want
to
search
agendas,
whether
you
want
to
search
minutes,
if
you
don't
specify
where
in
board
docs
you
want
to
search,
it
will
show
you
everything,
but
you
can
select
to
search
within
policies.
J
J
B
It
then
goes
on
to
say
that
the
17th
day
of
september
shall
be
recognized
as
constitution
and
citizenship
day
that
happens
everywhere.
It
always
has
so
that's
just
repeating
what
we
would
do,
but
we're
letting
the
public
know
that
we
participate
in
citizenship
and
constitution
day
and
then
the
end
of
that
paragraph
says.
To
that
end.
Students
should
learn
about
these
documents
and
its
importance
with
in
the
that's
embedded
within
the
division
curriculum.
So
that
would
be
her
responsibility
to
find
where
it
is
in
our
curriculum
that
children
would
learn
about
the
bill
of
rights.
B
The
bedford
boys
tribute
center
and
the
national
d-day
memorial
at
least
once
in
their
13
years,
in
bedford,
county
public
schools,
because
we
embed
it
into
the
curriculum,
and
we
asked
I
asked
through
dr
woodford
that
crystal
meet
with
those
organizations
and
figure
out
the
best
place
to
do
that.
So
in
a
long
about
way.
No,
I
didn't
personally
speak
with
our
supervisor
for
social
studies,
about
the
wording,
but
I
am
empowering
her
or
him
or
whoever
is
in
that
position
to
implement
constitution
day
and
visits
to
the
d-day
memorial.
S
Q
B
I
also
asked
at
the
memorial
if
they've
seen
every
school
and
the
answer
was
no,
so
I
I
just
want
to
make
sure
it's
such
a
prominent
part
of
our
community.
It
shouldn't
be
by
happenstance,
I
those
kids
can
and
should
visit
it.
Six
eight
ten
twelve
times,
but
at
least
once
embedded
in
the
curriculum,
and
so
this
is
gonna
ensure
that
that
occurs.
E
C
G
C
M
F
A
S
S
This
is
about
the
request
for
reconsideration
of
learning
resources
and
again
I
I
don't
disagree
with
what's
in
here,
but
I
I
would
like
the
board
to
consider
whether
or
not
we
can
put
a
a
a
sentence
in
there
that
says
that
any
decisions,
or
whatever
would
apply
to
only
to
the
student,
whose
parent
or
guardian
brought
the
complaint
so
that
it's
very
clear
that
you're
not
removing
access
to
educational
materials
from
all
children.
Just
your
child.
That's
why.
C
F
G
A
C
AE
AE
A
F
AE
F
AE
V
H
B
AE
AD
Asked
it
earlier,
and
we
said
we
were
going
to
talk
about
it,
so
those
fees
for
high
school
students
they
are
not
required
if
a
student
can't
pay
them.
There
are
suggested
windows
of
dues
that
we
have,
and
I
also
want
to
let
you
know.
None
of
these
fees
have
changed
this
year.
We've
kept
them
the
same
as
they
were
last
year,
even
the
fees
that
are
listed.
If
we
had
a
student
or
family
who
had
difficulty
paying,
we
would
work
with
that
family
or
exempt
them
from
those
fees.
It
wouldn't
keep
them
for
participating.
AD
This
policy
is
up
for
revision,
with
a
revision
to
the
regulations,
and
I
think
we
probably
will
get
a
little
bit
more
specific
about
what
options
for
reduction
in
fees,
and
so
I
can
definitely
look
back
at
that
code
and
see
if
we
need
to
give
more
direction.
I
think
that
really
comes
through
the
high
schools
when
they're
telling
you
know
their
class
sponsors
what
they
can
and
cannot
be
used
for,
but
I'll
double
check
that
okay,
thank.
S
You
and
I
have
one
other
question:
okay
about
this
transcripts,
the
first
five
copies
are
free.
Each
additional
copy
is
five
dollars.
Is
there
any?
Would
the
board
consider?
I?
I
just
think
we
should
give
our
graduating
seniors
as
many
copies
as
they
need
as
long
as
they
can
prove
that
they
are
going
to
use
these.
In
other
words,
I
want
20
copies.
Well,
no
show
me
how
you
know
bring
me
your
application
each
time
and
we'll
give
you
some.
I
know
five
dollars
isn't
a
lot.
S
I
just
think
it
would
be
nice
to
do
for
our
seniors.
Some
some
seniors
do
apply
to
more
than
five
schools,
and
then
they
have
to
to
pay
for
the
transcript.
I
guess
what
I
would
be
asking
is:
can
we
for
our
seniors,
just
your
graduating
seniors
that
you
you
receive
as
many
copies
as
as
you
have
to
bring
your
application
to
your
guidance
counselor
that
you
that
you
that
you
apply
for
how
does
the
board
feel
about
that.
AD
I
think
we
can
do
that
right
now.
There
is
something
in
virginia
called
the
common
app,
so
most
of
them
are
only
requesting
one
transcript
that'll
upload
to
the
common
app
and
then
it
goes
to
all
the
universities
in
virginia.
They
want,
but
that's
an
easy.
I
don't
know
that
our
schools
really
charge.
I
think
this
is
probably
more
for
if
we're
going
back
in
records
and
looking
for
multiple
transcripts
years
and
years
later,
but
we
act,
we
can
take
it
out
if
the
board
wishes
to
and
then
it
won't
be
a
question.
F
Like
you
said,
the
app
where
you
present
one
I
mean
I.
I
can't
see
a
reason
why
we
would
even
need
to
go
over
that,
but
I
mean,
if
you
have
9
000
students
call
and
ask
for
a
more
than
5
copies
or
10.
That
is
a
large
request
and
I
know
9
000
students
aren't
going
to
do
that,
but
I
hate
not
to
have
a
fee
for
it.
After
a
certain
point
based
on
the
fact
that
we're
charging
our
community
when
they
call
and
request
information
so.
S
C
C
C
C
V
B
Also
earlier
this
evening
we
had
a
chance
to
recognize
sarah
johnson
she's,
a
rising
senior
at
liberty,
high
school.
She
finished
as
we
shared
during
recognition
first
place
at
the
state
level.
In
the
state
history
day,
competition
then
went
on
to
represent
virginia
and
finished
third
nationally
for
her
presentation,
shenandoah
national
park
debate
and
diplomacy
lead
to
displacement.
Congratulations!
Sarah.
B
In
case
you
weren't
aware,
we
are
really
excited
about
the
first
day
of
school,
coming
up
next
monday
august
15th
and
I'd
like
to
offer
my
sincere
thanks
to
our
incredible
administrators
teachers
and
support
staff
who
have
worked
so
hard
all
summer
long
and
especially
over
these
past
several
days,
to
ensure
that
we're
ready
to
open
up
school.
I
think
one
of
the,
if
I
just
have
a
moment
of
personal
privilege,
one
of
you
called
out
dr
calvert
and
her
team
for
their
exceptional
work,
and
it
really
is
exceptional.
B
I
have
been
meeting
with
area
superintendents
here
several
times
over
this
last
week
and
the
number
of
vacancies.
Well,
there
are
vacancies
everywhere,
there's
just
a
national
teacher
shortage
and
the
fact
that
we're
just
down
to
nine
and
still
working
to
fill
those
nine
is
just
incredible
work
from
our
our
hr
and
talent
development
team.
Thank
you,
dr
calvert,
and
all
those
who
work
with
you
with
you,
dr
connor
and
others,
for
your
incredible
work.
B
I'm
also
really
excited
that
our
enrollment
is
up.
We
have
we're
projecting.
We
are
at
this
point
more
students
enrolled
than
projected
more
students
than
we
ended
last
school
year.
A
number
of
those
families
who
left
during
the
pandemic
for
a
number
of
reasons,
are
elected
to
come
back
to
our
schools,
we're
so
glad
to
have
them
back,
and
that
includes
900
new
bcps
learners
at
least
900
650
coming
into
kindergarten
and
240
are
going
to
be
attending
preschool.
B
Thank
you
to
everybody
in
the
community
who
helped
us
last
friday.
In
packing
the
bus
we
were
able
to
pack
the
bus
which
was
parked
out
in
front
of
the
walmart
in
bedford
and
thanks
to
the
local
media
outlets,
for
helping
us
to
spread
the
word
through
that
partnership
with
the
department
of
social
services
through
the
generosity
of
our
community,
we
were
able
to
raise
over
ten
thousand
dollars
in
school
supplies
that
included
everything
from
pencils
to
backpacks.
B
B
B
All
six
secondary
schools
are
now
going
to
be
moving
to
the
same
schedule
so
that
our
shared
resources,
such
as
susie
gibson,
will
will
have
equal
number
of
minutes
and
consistent
travel
time
for
all
of
our
students
from
no
matter
which
school
zone
they
attend.
So
the
instructional
day
at
secondary
schools
are
going
to
adjust
slightly
with
a
start
time
at
8
45
and
a
dismissal
at
3
45
no
changes
to
the
elementary
school
instructional
schedule.
They'll
continue
to
begin
at
7,
45
and
end
at
2.
B
B
If
you
have
not
already
read
and
have
an
understanding
of
the
plan,
it
is
online
encourage
you
to
find
it.
It's
prominently
displayed
on
our
website
from
there.
You
can
read
about
the
entire
proposal.
There's
also
thanks
to
our
friends
in
bedford,
county
county
government
through
gis.
You
can
type
in
your
address
and
you
can
see
if
this
affects
you
in
any
way
and
if
so,
how
it
affects
you.
B
Those
those
two
information
sessions
which
are
members
of
our
facilities
committee
will
be
leading
with
the
administration
are
next
week
on
wednesday,
the
17th
at
6
30
at
jf
in
the
auditorium
and
next
thursday,
also
at
6
30
at
ottawa,
river
elementary
school
in
the
cafeteria.
So
if
you
have
questions
and
and
would
like
some
further
clarification
about
the
potential
rezoning,
we
look
forward
to
meeting
you
next
wednesday
or
thursday
at
jf
or
otta
river.
B
Also
as
a
reminder
also
on
our
website,
any
citizen
that
has
a
comment
or
concern
about
the
proposal.
There
is
an
email
link.
That's
been
established
for
that
very
purpose.
All
of
those
comments
will
come
directly
to
the
facilities
committee
for
their
consideration,
and
then
the
facilities
committee
at
some
point
in
this
school
year
will
make
a
recommendation
to
the
full
board
about
this
proposal
for
the
board
to
take
action,
but
prior
to
the
board,
taking
action.
B
New
this
year,
we'd
like
to
remind
our
parents
that
we
are
implementing
a
new
process
in
regards
to
the
operation
of
our
school
libraries.
Each
time
a
student
checks
out
a
book
from
the
school
library,
their
parent
or
guardian,
will
automatically
receive
an
email
that
will
come
from
the
destiny
followed
software,
which
is
the
circulation
program
that
we
use
in
our
libraries.
R
F
F
We
have
our
next
stem
academy
board
meeting
next
week
on
the
16th,
so
I'll
report
on
that
the
following
month
and
then,
as
far
as
the
iga,
we
have
set
meetings
to
meet
monthly
and
to
bring.
I
think
we
agreed
last
month
correct
me
if
I'm
wrong,
dr
bergen
eight
to
ten
policies
per
month,
just
to
make
sure
it's
not.
You
know
overwhelming
for
the
board.
You
know
as
you're,
going
through
and
reading
those
different
policies,
so.
G
K
S
Up
time,
I
think
mr
hagler
covered
most
of
what
we
said
in
the
finance
meeting.
I
I
don't
think
he
really
left
anything
out.
I'm
just
very
grateful.
We're
able
to
also
compensate
our
paraprofessionals
when
they're
taking
over
a
class.
So
that
was
something
we
we
talked
about
in
depth
and
I'm
glad
we're
able
to
do
that,
but
I
think
he
covered
everything
else.
Q
Q
C
Q
I'm
ready
I'll
just
keep
it
rolling,
so
I
just
want
to
say
to
all
of
the
teachers
and
staff
members
and
also
our
students
that
I
wish
each
and
every
one
of
you
just
a
great
start
to
the
school
year.
I
am
very
hopeful
and
very
optimistic
and
also
prayerful,
that
this
will
be
the
best
year
ever
ever,
and
I
just
want
you
all
to
know
that.
Certainly,
if
you
ever
have
any
questions
and
concerns,
don't
ever
hesitate
to
reach
out
to
me.
Q
I
certainly
wish
each
and
every
one
of
you
just
a
great
school
year,
you've
gotten
off.
To
a
great
start,
I
mean
I've
been
seeing
various
posts
regarding
open
house
and
lots
of
wonderful
fun.
Things
have
taken
place
and
I
had
the
pleasure
of
attending
for
just
a
brief,
while
goodview
elementary
school,
their
open
house
earlier
today
before
coming
to
the
meeting,
and
they
had
a
huge
turnout.
So
it's
just
really
awesome.
Q
S
Yes,
I
I
have
to
also
echo
miss
harrison's
praise
and
thanks
for
everything
that
our
staff
is
doing
and
that's
everyone
from
our
bus
drivers
and
custodians
and
bookkeepers
and
secretaries
to
teachers
and
administrators
and
central
off
staff,
central
office
staff.
It
takes
all
of
you
to
successfully
educate
our
students
and
be
ready
for
that
first
day.
S
I
want
you
to
know
that
each
one
of
you
matter
to
me
and
that
each
one
of
you
are
appreciated
and
that
I
know
our
students
are
going
to
come
to
school.
The
first
day
excited
to
learn,
and
I
hope
that
it
is
the
best
year
they've
had,
especially
after
the
the
previous
couple,
where
it's
just
not
been
very
normal.
So
just
thank
you
so
much
to
all
you
all
of
you
who
who
are
making
this
happen.
S
I
also
would
like
to
just
again
once
again
say
how
glad
I
am
that
we're
able
to
pay
our
pairs
when
they
take
over
the
classes.
For
us,
I
think
that's
only
fair,
mr
hagler
did
we
get
any
more
information
about
that
thousand
dollar
bonus
being
given,
say
the
1st
of
december
or
2nd
of
december.
As
requested
by
one
of
our
speakers
last
month,.
AC
D
AC
Getting
that
november,
you
actually
have
to
pay
it
out
by
december
1st.
So
I
went
and
read
the
language
on
that.
So
employees
out
there.
If
you
are
a
contracted
employee
and
received
a
contract
from
us
and
not
on
just
an
hourly
agreement,
you
will
be
receiving
a
thousand
dollar
bonus
on
your
november
check.
So.
AC
S
Thank
you
so
much
and
thank
you
to
the
one
of
our
employees
and
I'm
sorry.
Her
name
escapes
me
just
right
now
for
for
asking
for
that.
So
I
would
encourage
you.
If
you
have
things
like
that,
to
ask
you
never
know
the
worst
that
we
can
say
is
no,
so
I'm
so
glad
that
they
will
get
that
in
their
november
check,
and
thank
you
again,
mr
hagler,
dr
dewis.
S
I
want
to
thank
you
for
the
renovation
update,
I'm
glad
to
hear
about
the
town
applying
for
the
grant
to
help
us
out
and
that
our
in
the
wednesday
member
memo
you
sent.
Where
are
you?
Oh
there
you're
sorry,
and
that
the
project's
you
know
likely
to
come
in
under
budget?
So
thank
you
for
all
your
hard
work
on
that.
I
too
want
to
congratulate
the
cavalier
theater
you
know.
Almost
eleven
thousand
dollars
is
just
amazing
from
a
night
with
kendall.
This
was
a
huge
community
effort
and
the
response
was
overwhelming.
S
S
I
also
want
to
go
back
to
mr
simmons
just
for
a
minute
again
for
all
you've
done
working
on
our
safety
and
security,
improving
it
for
our
students
and
schools
and
staff.
There
is
nothing
that
trumps
our
safety
and
security,
and
I
appreciate
the
the
new
work
and
and
building
upon
what
you've
already
have
in
place.
So
thank
you
for
that.
I
would
like
the
board
to
to
consider
madam
chairman,
maybe
put
this
on
the
agenda
for
next
month.
S
S
S
It
might
have
even
been
last
month,
and
you
said
you
had
27
openings-
I
mean
I
I've
thought
about
you
a
lot
thinking.
There
is
no
way
you
are
going
to
feel
27
openings
in
this
time
and-
and
you
all
did
that
so
thank
you
for
the
hiring
of
the
teachers
and
staff.
I
think
it's
you
just
did
a
great
job.
So
thank
you
so
much
for
that.
H
H
On
august
3rd,
I
was
able
to
visit
new
london
academy
and
also
huddleston.
Both
schools
look
excellent,
huge
thanks
to
the
custodial
staff,
for
I
mean
those
floors
you
can
eat
off
of
me
were
so
clean.
I
mean
they
were
ready
for
the
school
year
mac.
I
talked
to
you
about
a
tree
issue.
There
do
you
have
any
updates
for
me
new
london
academy.
L
D
L
H
R
E
B
Think
it's
before
november
30th
yeah
about
the
time
we're
ready
to
pay
that
out.
So
so
all
of
our
substitutes,
who
who
are
just
so
faithful
for
us,
we
want
to
recognize
you
with
a
thousand
dollars,
like
all
the
other
employees
at
the
end
of
november.
We
also
we've
increased
our
rates
for
substitutes.
E
Sorry,
everyone
received
at
least
a
four
percent
raise.
We
have
increased
the
rate
for
retirees,
retirees
will
receive
20
dollars
an
hour
for
just
normal
sub
rate
pay
and
if
they
do
a
long-term
sub
and
that's
virginia
retirees,
then,
if
they're
doing
a
long-term
sub,
which
means
you're,
planning
and
you're
doing
all
the
work
of
a
teacher.
That
would
be
a
rate
of
25
an
hour.
B
So
we
thanks
for
the
question
we
put
those
measures
in
place
because
we
just
want
to
make
sure
that
our
teachers
don't
have
to
cover
each
other.
We
don't
have
to
pull
instructional
assistants
to
cover
teachers.
This
is
our
last
resort
and
so
we're
we're
very
hopeful
that
this
additional
financial
incentive
is
going
to
help
boost
our
substitute
numbers.
Thank
you
all.
R
Today,
we're
open
houses
for
all
the
schools
in
bedford,
county,
a
lot
of
families
and
professionals
around
the
county
made
different
choices
and
sacrifices.
I
have
four
kids
that
are
in
bedford,
county
schools
and
I'm
happy
to
serve
here
in
bedford
county
as
we
try
to
make
this
county
better
and
stronger
bedford
didn't
become
this
great
town
without
the
efforts
of
those
that
helped
get
us
to
this
point.
Like
the
generation
before
us.
Nothing
good
comes
without
sacrifice
choices.
We
all
have
choices
that
we
have
to
make.
R
Some
are
easy
and
some
are
tough
for
students.
Your
decisions,
while
they
may
not
seem
significant,
are
very
important,
perhaps
you're
struggling
with
balancing
choices
between
socializing,
studying
for
an
exam
playing
sports
or
even
gaming.
For
the
night.
These
are
all
choices,
but
these
types
of
decisions
between
pleasure
and
work
will
always
be
there.
Remember
your
decisions
determine
your
direction
in
life,
both
your
good
choices
and
your
bed
sacrifices
as
a
parent.
A
sign
of
maturity
is,
is
that
you?
R
Not
only
do
you
don't
understand
their
choices,
but
you
understand
that
there
needs
to
be
balance
many
times
balance
and
progress
comes
with
sacrifice.
Maybe
it's
a
sacrifice
of
social
media
time
to
work
on
your
academics
or
sacrifice
hanging
on
the
weekends
play
sports
or
sacrifice
your
time
after
school
to
work
and
save
for
trade
school.
R
Regardless
of
your
sacrifice,
you
make
in
everything
you
do
give
it
your
all.
We
all
fall
and
we
all
struggle,
but
that's
not,
but
the
thing
about
the
history
of
america
is
our
freedoms
or
that
they
were
not
given.
They
were
earned
in
every
era
of
history.
You
are
too
resilient
and
too
tough
get
back
up
and
don't
forget
that
it's
okay
to
ask
others
for
help.
Regardless
of
your
circumstance,
there
are
many
people
that
care
about
you
and
want
you
to
succeed,
hope
our
hope
lies
in
working
together,
both
at
school
and
at
home.
R
There
is
sacrifice
that
teachers
make
and
staff.
That
brings
us
all
hope.
Let's
unpack
that
for
the
last
week
or
two
teachers
have
been
back
in
school
spending
extra
time,
reviewing
their
lesson
plans,
making
sure
that
everything
is
in
place
to
provide
the
best
launching
pad
for
our
children.
You
are
the
heroes
that
hold
our
front
line.
R
I
want
to
thank
you
in
advance
for
everything
that
you've
done
for
this
county
and
directly
for
my
family,
there's,
coaches,
that
stay
after
school
and
on
weekends
to
help
kids
get
in
those
extra
reps
in
hope
of
making
better
athletes,
as
well
as
balance
children
with
a
healthy
expression
through
physical
fitness.
There's
the
countless
hours
that
and
time
that
the
staff
and
bus
drivers
account
for
each
week,
waking
up
and
pre-tipping
their
equipment
to
ensure
that
it's
in
safe
condition
for
our
children
to
ride
in.
R
We
hope
you
understand
how
much
we
rely
on
you,
and
that
is
a
testament
to
your
value,
and
the
whole
system
starts
with
you.
There's
hope
in
the
parents
and
guardians
they
wake
up
very
early
and
have
their
k
and
have
to
go
into
their
kids
room
to
wake
up
a
very
sleepy
child
or
children
to
try
to
get
them
up
and
get
them
motivated
to
come
to
school.
I'm
sure
there's
a
lot
of
parents
out
there
that
have
heard
the
bus
coming
down
the
street,
and
so
man
we
got
to
get.
R
R
R
F
All
right
substitute
teachers
agree
with
all
the
information
that
was
shared
here
tonight
and
I
agree
we
should
definitely
recognize
them.
The
good
thing,
dr
calvert
correct
me.
If
I'm
wrong,
I
saw
25
substitute
teachers
on
the
personnel
report
tonight
that
we
approved,
so
that's
a
huge
number.
It's
a
great
start
for
fulfilling
what
we
promised
as
far
as
substitute
teachers.
F
F
Teacher
positions
feel
dr
calvert,
not
surprising
to
me
policies
matter,
staff
and
teachers,
teachers
and
staff.
Thank
you
for
all
you
do
and
what
you've
done
to
get
us
ready
for
a
successful
year,
and
as
always,
it's
so
good
to
hear
from
so
many
of
you
with
your
positive
comments
on
our
teacher
and
staff
resolution.
F
So
I
appreciate
that
and
then
finally,
to
our
students
we're
back
to
normal.
You
enjoy
every
minute
of
every
day
this
entire
year.
It
will
go
in
a
flash,
but
do
not
take
one
minute
for
granted
so
enjoy
welcome
back
to
school.
On
monday,
I
know
some
of
you
started
at
the
gov
school
on
monday.
Congratulations,
but
to
our
students
enjoy
every
single
minute
of
being
back
to
normal.
Thank
you.
C
C
C
A
couple
weeks
ago,
I
went
to
the
liberty
high
school
athletic
boosters
meeting.
It
was
amazing
to
see
so
many
parents
out
there
and
their
enthusiasm
to
help
and
to
get
this
up
and
running
again
we're
getting
ready
to
put
the
pride
back
into
minutemen
pride
and
dr
dewis.
I
know
that
I
had
spoken
with
you
about
some
much-needed
work
on
the
visitor
side
of
the
athletic
field
and
I
trust
that
that
is
being
handled.
C
C
It'll
be
fun
to
see
the
students
in
their
classrooms
this
year,
because
I
know
they're
going
to
bring
that
enthusiasm
forward
and
on
behalf
of
this
board
and
bedford
county
public
schools.
I
want
to
say:
welcome
to
them
again
for
coming
to
bedford,
county
schools,
I'm
going
to
go
ahead
and
put
in
another
shameless
plug
that
we
need
school
bus
drivers.