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From YouTube: School Board Meeting - 4/6/2023 - 5:00 PM
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to
discuss
the
assignment
appointment,
performance,
disciplining
and
release
of
contract
for
specific
School
Board
employees,
including
the
evaluation
of
the
superintendent,
as
provided
in
his
contract
of
employment.
Three
for
the
discussion
or
consideration
of
the
acquisition
of
real
property
for
public
purpose
or
the
disposition
of
publicly
held
real
property.
Where
discussion
in
an
open
meeting
would
adversely
affect
the
bargaining
position
or
negotiating
strategy
of
the
public
body.
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Now,
therefore,
be
it
resolved
that
the
Bedford
County
School
Board
hereby
certifies
that,
to
the
best
of
each
member's
knowledge,
only
public
business
matters
lawfully
exempt
it
from
open
meeting
requirements
by
Virginia
law
were
discussed
in
the
closed
meeting
to
which
this
certification
applies,
and
only
such
public
business
matters
as
were
identified
in
the
motion
convening
the
closed
meeting,
will
heard,
discussed
or
considered.
Yes,.
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Yes,
ma'am
so
tonight
board
members
you're
going
to
hear
from
Allison
kapler
our
supervisor
for
science
and
computer
science
and
Allison
went
out
secured
a
grant
to
help
us
improve
upon
the
computer
science
instruction
offerings
professional
development
for
our
teachers.
That
translates
to
more
computer
science
instruction
for
our
kids,
we're
just
so
proud
of
her
leadership,
not
just
here
in
the
division
but
across
region
2000,
because
this
grant
not
only
benefits
Bedford
County
but
all
of
the
region.
2000
School
Division.
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So
an
outcome
of
these
high
academic
expectations
is
post-secondary
success
for
our
students
and
we
believe
that
post-secondary
success
is
demonstrated
when
students
or
college
career
and
are
life
ready,
so
Bedford
County
students
who
are
college
career
and
life
ready.
We
hope,
will
be
critical
and
creative
thinkers,
we'll
collaborate
with
others
and
ultimately
become
productive
citizens
in
their
community.
So
one
way
that
Bedford
County
develops.
These
skills
is
through
advancing
computer
science,
Knowledge
and
Skills
in
K-8
classrooms.
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So
we're
here
to
talk
about
a
regional
opportunity
that
supports
goal
one
and
encompasses
both
of
the
stated
core
values
so
Miss
Allison
Kepler
again,
who
is
our
supervisor
of
Science
and
Computer
Sciences?
The
grant
writer
and
Regional
leader
for
this
opportunity
and
she's
going
to
provide
the
update
for
you
this
evening?.
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Good
evening,
I'm
here
tonight
to
share
information
informational
updates
about
the
vdoe
axi
advancing
computer
science,
education
grant
that
we
received
in
December
2022..
In
September,
we
received
a
memo
from
the
state
superintendent
announcing
available
funds
to
promote
the
advancement
of
Computer,
Science
Education
for
all
students
and
support
the
high
demands
of
the
Commonwealth's
Workforce.
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There's
a
high
demand
for
computer
scientists
across
the
country,
specifically
in
Virginia.
There
are
currently
over
25
000,
open
jobs
in
specific
computer
science.
Fields
such
as
software
development,
web
development,
security,
analysts,
computer
Engineers
Etc,
but
Virginia
produces
fewer
than
3
000
computer
science
graduates
each
year.
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Because
of
these
statistics
in
2017,
Virginia
was
one
of
the
first
states
to
adopt
computer
science
standards
for
grades
K-12
computer
science
is
not
something
that
was
studied
in
higher
education
for
majority
of
our
K-12
teachers,
so
training
and
resources
are
needed
in
order
to
integrate
computer
science
Concepts
effectively.
I
shared
ideas
with
Dr
Trosper
and
Dr
Woodford
code
Virginia,
and
some
contacts
in
neighboring
School
divisions
and
was
able
to
submit
a
proposal
in
October
after
receiving
word
that
the
axi
grant
proposal
was
fully
funded
for
174
thousand
dollars
in
December
2022.
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The
CV
CSI
team
was
born.
The
cvcsi
TEAM
stands
for
Central
Virginia
computer
science,
integration
team.
It's
a
regional
partnership,
including
five
School
divisions
with
our
within
our
Central
Virginia
region,
Bedford,
County,
Lynchburg,
City,
Campbell,
County,
Amherst,
County
and
Appomattox
County,
as
well
as
code
VA,
our
non-profit
partner.
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Ready-To-Use
integrated
lesson
plans
to
be
utilized
in
all
five
districts,
as
well
as
throughout
the
state
95
of
the
total
174
000
awarded
funds
are
being
used
for
Teacher
stipends,
to
complete
computer
science
training
modules
and
to
create
the
integrated
lesson
plans
and
the
other
five
percent
of
the
funding
is
used
to
pay
our
partner
code
VA
for
providing
targeted
training
for
our
team
members.
The
cvcsi
team
members
were
selected
by
their
division
liaison
through
an
application
process.
Each
division
was
given
a
certain
number
of
team
member
spots
proportionate
to
the
division
student
enrollment
numbers.
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Each
district
also
identified
one
project
coordinator,
who
serves
as
the
main
line
of
communication
between
myself
and
each
division
team,
as
well
as
to
provide
input
on
teacher
needs
and
provide
feedback
feedback
to
each
teacher
within
their
District.
On
their
individual
lesson,
plans
I
serve
as
the
regional
project
coordinator
to
see
the
project
through
to
completion,
while
providing
guidance
to
all
team
members.
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Our
teachers
have
expressed
the
value
they
found
in
collaborating
with
others
across
our
region,
and
many
have
even
found
teaching
friends
that
they
can
call
on
and
work
with
for
other
needs
outside
of
computer
science.
Integration
through
this
experience,
I'm
so
excited
for
this
partnership
to
continue
to
grow
and
flourish
and
thankful
for
our
enthusiastic
teachers
who
have
asked
to
be
a
part
of
this
experience
so
that
all
of
our
students
have
access
to
computer
science
at
this
time.
I'll
take
any
questions.
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So
I'm
not
sure
how
many
I
would
need
to
go
back
at
my
lit
and
look
at
my
list
to
see
how
many
actual
classroom
teachers
from
each
Zone
off
the
top
of
my
head.
I
know
that
there's
at
least
three
classroom
teachers
from
each
Zone
and
then
our
other.
We
have
gifted
resource
teacher
ITC,
who
they're
kind
of
shared
between
different
schools.
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So
the
results
would
be
giving
each
student
experiences
throughout
the
year
tied
into
their
core
content
areas.
So
we
have
lesson
plans
being
written
for
English,
math,
science
and
social
studies
and
then,
along
with
some
other
that
are
just
computer
science
kind
of
Standalone
lessons
that
would
be
done,
maybe
in
by
library
media
specialists.
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Okay,
which
is
great
and
so-
and
you
guys
may
not
have
figured
this
out
but
as
far
as
the
measuring
of
success
I'll
be
interested
to
know
what
you
come
up
with
and
again
I'm
not
trying
to
put
you
on
the
spot,
but
that
is
something
I'm
going
to
be
looking
for
or
asking
for
and
then
to
encourage
you
to
come
back
to
us
frequently
and
say:
hey,
remember
this
grant
remember
what
we
did.
These
are
the
results
that
we're
getting
and
that
way
you
know
this
was
grant
money.
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Mrs
Robinson
is
going
to
be
sharing
more
about
one
of
our
Focus
areas
and
our
fourth
goal
of
our
strategic
plan,
which
you
might
recall,
is
further
developing
mutually
supportive
Partnerships
with
families
and
Community
organizations
to
enhance
our
student
well-being
and
so
Mrs
Robertson
in
that
vein,
will
be
sharing
some
information
about
a
wide
range
of
services
that
are
available
to
support
our
students
good
evening.
Beth.
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Bergen
and
good
evening,
Madam,
chairperson
and
members
of
the
board,
as
Dr
Bergen
shared
we're,
highlighting
programs
and
Community
Partnerships
that
have
been
at
work
this
year
in
support
of
students
in
Bedford,
County,
Public,
Schools
and
their
families.
As
you
know,
great
things
happen
when
you
have
teamwork
and
we've
seen
the
benefit
of
really
really
use,
utilizing
Our
Community
Partners
to
continually
expand
our
Resource
Network.
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N
I'll
first
begin
to
highlight
some
of
the
mental
health,
Partnerships
and
programs
that
we
are
are
pleased
to
partner.
First
and
foremost,
as
you
know,
the
work
of
our
mental
health
support
team
members
are
critical
for
Student
Success,
but
the
work
of
addressing
mental
health
needs
is
not
achieved
by
School
staff
alone.
We
are
very
fortunate
to
have
developed
Partnerships
with
Community
agencies
to
provide
supplemental
services
to
our
families
and
students.
N
Any
school
May
apply
with
national
Counseling
group
for
the
provision
of
therapeutic
day,
Treatment
Services,
although
to
be
a
recipient
of
those
in-school
Services,
there
must
be
a
sufficient
pool
of
eligible
candidates
and
eligible
candidates,
meaning
Medicaid
eligible
candidates
for
services.
Our
goal
this
year
was
to
bring
a
consistent
provider.
Previously
we
had
had
multiple
service
agencies
providing
therapeutic
day
treatment
services.
So
in
partnering
with
national
Counseling
group,
we
have
a
consistent
provider
which
has
allowed
us
to
really
streamline
communication
and
make
sure
that
we
are
adhering
to
partnership
agreements
across
School
sites.
N
I'm
also
pleased
that
National
Counseling
Group
our
partner
has
a
Cadre
of
training
professionals
so
that
any
school
can
explore
their
professional
training
library
and
invite
guest
speakers
on
specific
topics.
In
fact,
we
offered
a
training
this
year
for
mental
health
support
team
members
and
motivational
interviewing
through
National
Counseling
Group
I'm,
especially
excited
to
talk
about
care
portal.
N
We've
partnered
with
Patrick
Henry
Family
Services,
to
become
one
of
the
first
school
systems
in
our
region
to
be
a
care
portal.
Requester
care
portal
is
a
national
network,
but
it
is
organized
to
our
local
community.
So
when
we
are
talking
about
care
portal,
it
is
within
Bedford
County
users,
but
care
portal
serves
as
a
conduit
for
family
support.
N
The
platform
allows
right
now:
Our
Youth
and
Family
specialists
in
the
school
to
vet
cases
for
families
that
can
have
any
variety
of
primary
care
and
basic
needs.
They
then
partner
with
that
family
to
identify
what
those
specific
needs
are
and
they
are
going
to
post
those
to
the
care
portal
site.
The
care
portal
site
is
anonymous.
N
As
I
said,
the
goal
is
building
those
natural
connections
to
your
neighborhood
and
Bedford
County
Public
Schools.
My
note
said
21,
but
as
of
two
days
ago,
we've
had
22
children
and
their
families
supported
with
services
that
have
included
General
financial
assistance
well
and
plumbing
repairs,
clothing,
utility
assistance,
beds,
mattresses
and
groceries.
N
We're
also
pleased
that
Central,
Health
and
Horizon
Behavioral
Health
have
agreed
to
partner
with
us
to
provide
another
virtual
screening
for
parents
and
in-person
screening
for
students
with
the
movie
entitled
screen
agers
the
next
chapter.
Some
of
you
may
remember
a
few
years
ago,
Horizon
organized
the
initial
film
screening
with
all
middle
school
students
and
hosted
parent
events
at
the
school
that
film
focused
on
the
impact
of
Youth
exposed
to
high
levels
of
media
and
gaming
technology,
including
social
media.
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These
embedded
Services
allow
students
to
access
their
Community
Resources
without
missing
much
instructional
time
or
without
parents
having
to
transport
and
take
time
away
from
work,
while
the
secondary
programs
are
dedicated
to
Medicaid
eligible
students.
The
elementary
expansion
Grant
is
based
on
referral
need
and
open
to
children
in
both
public
and
private
insurance
programs,
Horizon
also
partnered,
with
Bedford
County
to
sponsor
one
in
person
and
two
virtual
participants
to
the
National
attachment
and
Trauma
Network
Conference
in
Houston
this
year.
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This
conference
provides
exceptional
opportunities
for
our
staff
to
learn
more
about
how
to
effectively
intervene
and
strengthen
programs
for
students
impacted
by
trauma,
and
it's
the
third
year
we've
had
benefit
of
such
partnership
with
Horizon.
In
previous
year
years,
Liberty
Middle
and
Stanton
River
Middle
have
participated
and
we've
had
two
Elementary
counselors
from
Big
Island
and
Otter
River
participate
this
year.
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Finally,
with
regards
to
our
partnership
with
Horizon,
I
was
very
pleased
that
Horizon
and
Bedford
Town
Police
provided
an
excellent
demonstration
for
parents
with
hidden
and
plain
sight
recently
this
event
provided
parents
with
an
overview
of
current
drug
Trends
and
guidance
on
how
to
be
aware
of
potential
drug
use.
Behaviors
in
adolescents,
parents
were
provided
guidance
on
popular
concealment,
apps
on
phones,
social
media
risks,
mental
health
trends,
the
presenters
also
provided
informational
resources,
including
medical
disposal
and
lot
kits,
and
if
weapons
locks
and
if
requested,
training
and
provision
of
Narcan
Administration.
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N
N
We
are
thrilled
to
announce
that
the
Bedford
Community
Health
Foundation,
stepped
up
with
this,
and
we
have
purchased
a
digital
screening
device
for
use
exclusively
for
Bedford
County
Public
Schools,
which
would
allow
us
to
always
provide
digital
screening
one
day
at
it.
In
one
day
at
a
school
it
takes
a
mere
matter
of
seconds
per
child
and
will
increase
the
quality
and
efficiency
of
our
vision.
Hearing
procedures
moving
forward,
we've
also
been
excited,
and
you
may
have
seen
the
big
RV
in
front
of
some
of
our
elementary
schools.
N
Johnson
Health
Center
has
resumed
mobile
dental
clinics
at
our
elementary
schools.
It
is
a
fully
functioning
dental
clinic
which
offers
preventative
exams
cleaning
and
even
panoramic
x-rays
for
students.
Six
and
up
students
with
public
or
private
insurance
could
participate
as
long
as
there
was
not
a
visit
six
months
preceding
the
date
of
the
clinic.
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Those
families
who
were
uninsured
were
provided
financial
assistance
to
participate
again
with
the
help
of
the
Bedford
Community
Health
Foundation.
These
mobile
dental
clinics
are
of
critical
value.
It's
estimated
that
only
about
30
percent
of
clinics
in
Virginia
accept
Medicaid
so
for
families
on
public
insurance.
This
is
an
important
offering
we've
had
about
400
students
sign
up.
They
are
generally
conducted
on
Wednesdays
and
will
be
running
throughout
the
remainder
of
the
school
year.
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This
grant
was
specifically
organized
to
provide
for
the
growth
and
expansion
of
the
school
nursing
Workforce.
That
was
the
intent
of
the
goal.
So
as
such,
we've
been
able
to
fund
State
conferences
for
the
fall
and
spring
events
with
the
Virginia
Association
of
School
nurses
at
no
cost
to
the
division.
N
We
had
already
purchased
20
additional
AED
devices
to
be
placed
out
in
our
schools,
along
with
wall
mount
alarmed
cabinets
and
our
goal
in
that
Expansion
Project
was
to
ensure
that
we
have
consistent
AED
placement,
storage
and
signage,
but
also
recognizing
that
aeds
do
require
maintained
upkeep.
You
have
to
replace
those
pads
regularly,
so
we
want
to
make
sure
we
don't
expand
our
inventory
more
than
we
can
maintain
with
supplemental
supplies.
N
And
finally,
I
will
just
add
that
our
school
nurse
team
and
as
well
as
our
school
psychologist
team,
supports
Medicaid
billing
for
special
education
eligible
students.
We
are
always
looking
to
ensure
that
we
identify
Revenue
opportunities
and
we
are
even
more
excited
to
move
forward
with
those
greater
Revenue
opportunities
when
the
expansion
of
free
cares
would
expand.
Medicaid
billing
to
any
eligible
student
for
both
physical
and
behavioral
health
needs.
F
E
Yeah,
okay,
so
Beth.
Thank
you
for
putting
this
together.
I
appreciate
the
time
you've
taken,
and
this
is
lots
of
good
opportunities
for
our
students.
A
couple
questions
around
the
Partnerships
I
know
you
mentioned
National
Counseling
Group,
you
mentioned
Horizon
I
didn't
catch
the
name
of
the
group
that
we
got
a
Bedford
digital
equipment
donated.
But
in
saying
all
of
that
I
know
you
mentioned
some
of
the
cost
was
around
grants,
but
my
question:
are
we
required
to
do
anything
in
return?
So,
for
example,
what
are
the
strings
attached?
N
Okay,
so
with
national
Counseling
group
and
Horizon,
they
complete
their
own
intake.
We
we
initiate
referrals
for
eligible
students,
they
complete
their
own
intake
and
they
make
a
determination
of
eligibility
for
Medicaid
eligible
or
Insurance
eligible
clients,
so
they
they
are
the
communicating
agency
with
the
family
on
any
billing.
We.
E
N
N
The
same
is
true
for
The
Horizon
staff.
They
they
have
dedicated
space,
but
there
is
no
cost
to
us
for
the
provision
of
those
facilities
I.
It's
time,
staff
time
to
coordinate
on
those
days
that
we
have
dental
clinics.
We
we
have
different
staff
supporting
those
events,
but
no
Financial
costs.
Okay,.
N
E
N
So
to
to
kind
of
talk
through
the
different
agencies
that
we
work
with
therapeutic
day
treatment
is
a
Medicaid
based
service.
So,
if
you
are
Medicaid
eligible,
you
would
be
able
to
apply
for
those
services
or
we
would
make
a
referral
if
we
felt
the
student
was
eligible
with
the
Horizon
outpatient
and
case
management
secondary
schools.
That's
Medicaid
eligible.
The
elementary
expansion
is
any
student
that
would
have
a
referral
need.
The
vision
screening
was
mandatory
for
the
age
grade.
N
Excuse
me,
the
grades
K
3,
7
and
10,
and
the
dental
clinic
was
available
to
any
parent
that
completed
the
paperwork
that
they
wanted.
Their
child
to
participate,
regardless
of
insurance
care
portal,
is
obviously
the
parent
has
to
sign
a
release
to
partner
with
Our,
Youth
and
Family
Specialists.
To
share
that
information.
E
N
Well,
the
nurses
that
were
doing
the
vision
screening
previously
are
would
be
the
individuals
conducting
the
screening
with
the
digital,
the
the
digital
device
they
they
will
receive,
training
and
and
that
digital
device
I
don't
want
to
Discount.
The
value
of
our
School
nurses
is
designed
to
be
used
as
an
instant
image
of
the
eye,
that's
diagnostic,
so
that
nurse
is
not
providing
the
interpretation.
It's
the
image
output
from
the
eye
that
is
providing
a
printout
that
gives
an
indication
of
if
there's
a
defect,
that's
detected,
but.
N
E
E
Is
it
sufficient
for
us
to
be
able
to
use
the
equipment
and
then
my
final
question
is
you
mentioned
a
hundred
and
eight
thousand
nine
hundred
and
sixty
dollars
specific
of
growth
for
school
nursing,
and
you
mentioned
that
it
would
allow
us
to
send
our
nurses
to
State
conferences.
What
are
the
topics
of
those
conferences.
N
E
N
A
M
I,
don't
want
to
interfere
with
dinner,
that's
for
sure,
but
I
have
to
say
to
Mrs
Robertson.
You
just
made
my
heart
just
so
happy
just
to
hear
the
things
that
we
are
doing
for
our
students.
I
know
firsthand
that
there
is
a
great
need
for
these
programs
that
we
have
in
place
for
our
students
and
that
need
continues
to
grow,
not
just
in
our
division,
but
across
our
country.
There
is
tremendous
need
for
so
many
programs.
M
M
M
A
N
Because
the
high
school
has
number
one,
some
embedded
mental
health
programs
that
provide
alternatives
for
students.
It
also
has
that
well-established
case
management
and
outpatient
counseling
with
Horizon.
That's
actually
been
one
of
our
longest
relationships,
so
generally,
students
that
have
needs
are
well
supported.
I
think
we
have
a
provider
almost
every
day
on
campus
at
Stanton
River,
so
there
there
are
those
mental
health
supports
there,
both
through
the
national
excuse
me
through
the
Horizon
provider,
but
also
our
other
embedded
programs
that
provide
opportunities
for
students
on
campus.
A
A
It
was
something
like
that
and
I
went
to
that
as
a
parent
and
two
years
later
it
still
made
a
profound
difference
in
the
way
I
think
about
things
with
my
children.
So
thank
you
for
doing
that,
and
thank
you
for
following
up
with
that
and
when
you
mentioned
Johnson
health
centers
for
dental
and
then
the
eye
exams
within
the
school,
especially
for
the
Medicaid
patients.
A
A
Q
M
Q
S
A
P
Q
The
Virginia
school
boards
association's
Region
5
in
Virginia,
is
the
largest
of
its
eight
regions.
There
are
more
than
20
School
divisions
in
this
region,
which
makes
winning
any
of
the
contests
throughout
the
year
extremely
difficult,
and
that's
why
we're
so
proud
that
we
have
a
student
whose
artwork
was
so
outstanding
that
it
could
not
be
denied
for
the
vsba's
art
contest.
Q
Divisions
in
Region
5
bring
their
best
artwork
from
their
own
contests
to
be
judged
at
the
regional
level,
and
that
includes
hundreds
of
elementary
schools
and
after
judges
confirmed
Boonsboro
Elementary,
School's
crew
Wyatt
had
the
best
elementary
artwork
in
the
entire
region.
Vsba
Regional
artwork
contest
winner
Boonsboro
Elementary,
School's,
crew,
Wyatt,
foreign.
S
Q
The
51st
Central
Virginia
Regional
science,
fair,
was
held
recently.
The
competition
is
an
affiliate
of
the
regeneron
interaction,
international
science
and
engineering
Fair
students
from
Amherst
Appomattox
Bedford
Campbell
counties
along
with
Lynchburg
City
Schools
participate
in
the
competition.
There
can
only
be
one
grand
Award
winner
and
the
winner
is
Jefferson
Forest
High,
School's
Jason
Chen
for
his
project
entitled
got
milk
comparing
the
acid
production
of.
Q
Bifodobacterium
infantus,
when
grown
in
different
milks
Jason,
now
moves
on
to
the
regeneron
international
science
and
engineering
Fair,
the
world's
largest
pre-college
stem
competition,
May
14
through
19
in
Dallas
Texas,
and
we
will.
We
will
celebrate
him
as
many
ways
as
we
can
in
his
absence
here
tonight,
we'll
social
media
and
everything
else.
So
that
does
conclude
student
recognition.
S
A
A
A
Please
keep
all
comments
limited
to
matters
related
to
the
public
school
and
any
comments
that
are
harassing
or
amount
to
a
personal
attack
against
an
identifying
individual.
Whether
board,
member
or
staff
or
student
are
having
the
potential
to
cause
unnecessary
delay
or
disruption
to
this
meeting
are
prohibited.
A
Mr
Edwards
also
serve
as
timekeeper
for
our
cumulative
40-minute
period.
Well,
Mr
Edwards,
four
minute.
Timer
bell
rings.
Please
discontinue
speaking
and
allow
the
next
person
alone
to
come
to
the
podium.
Should
you
be
unable
to
finish
your
comments?
Please
send
or
give
them
to
Ms
Johnson,
and
she
will
give
them
to
board
members.
T
Good
evening
I'm
Cindy
young
house
district
7..
Thank
you
again,
Madam
chair
for
this
opportunity
to
address
the
board
regarding
policy,
jjag
and
symptoms
of
heat
stroke.
Parental
rights
do
not
include
putting
one's
Child.
In
Harm's,
Way
parental
rights
are
removed
in
courts
of
law
for
such
poor
judgments.
When
a
trained
professional
assesses
troubling
symptoms
which
may
endanger
a
student
parents
need
the
good
sense
to
comply
with
safety
policies,
including
medical
evaluation
prior
to
resuming
activities.
If
parents
must
override
the
professional
recommendations,
then
parental
rights
to
sue
must
be
waived
with
a
signed
form.
T
Additionally,
last
summer
there
was
some
controversy
over
the
resolution
and
supportive
teachers
and
staff,
resulting
in
the
defensive
claim
that
the
resolution's
warding
was
already
contained
in
staff
contracts.
Similarly,
the
same
defensive
claim
has
been
used
to
disregard
endorsement
of
the
vsba
code
of
conduct
that
the
12
items
are
already
included
in
the
BCPS
board.
Bylaws
review
of
the
bylaws
revealed
need
for
clarification,
while
the
bylaws
and
vsba
code
of
conduct
do
have
some
commonality.
T
The
bylaws
lack
specific
language
encompassing
the
character
of
board
members,
for
example,
having
personal
Integrity
in
all
matters,
avoiding
personal
partisan
gain,
avoiding
even
the
appearance
of
impropriety,
making.
No
individual
choices
that
might
compromise
the
board
and
administration
and
supporting
the
full
development
and
Welfare
of
all
children
are
all
points
lacking
in
the
bylaws
just
to
be
clear.
T
So,
finally,
the
proposed
policy
INB,
which
states
in
part
quote
in
addition,
teachers
shall
not
engage
in
discussion
with
students
about
sexual
orientation
or
gender
identity.
End
quote,
it
sounds
like
BCPS
has
its
very
own,
don't
say
gay
policy,
as
indicated
by
my
email,
I,
don't
think
this
rule
was
well
thought
out.
In
fact,
after
all
the
concern
over
indoctrination,
several
points
in
this
draft
policy
are
blatantly
presupposed
on
far
right
wing
misinformation
rather
than
facts.
T
As
a
result,
this
policy
violates
free
speech
and
discriminates
broadly
I've,
emailed
for
the
board,
a
copy
of
the
U.S
Department
of
Justice
civil
rights
division.
Memorandum
dated
March
26
2021
regarding
the
application
of
Bostock
V
Clayton
County
to
Title
IX,
the
doj
concluded
discrimination
on
the
basis
of
sex,
absolutely
includes
sexual
orientation
and
gender
identity.
Just
ask
Justice
Neil
Gorsuch
determined
for
Title
VII
principal
Deputy,
Assistant,
Attorney,
General
Pamela
s.
T
Carlin
concludes
quote
I
hope
this
memorandum
provides
a
starting
point
for
your
agencies
to
ensure
the
consistent
and
robust
enforcement
of
Title
IX,
in
furtherance
of
the
commitment
that
every
person
should
be
treated
with
respect
and
dignity.
The
Civil
Rights
division
is
available
to
answer
any
questions.
Your
agencies
have,
as
you
implement
Title
IX
protections
against
sexual
orientation
and
gender
identity.
Discrimination.
End
quote
in
conclusion:
I
get
that
some
of
you
don't
want
to
normalize
the
idea
that
lgbtqia
Community
has
human
rights.
T
G
Normally,
when
individuals
come
to
this
Podium,
it's
to
share
concerns
about
their
child's
school
or
address
rumors
they've
read,
but
tonight
I
actually
have
a
couple
of
positive
things.
I
wanted
to
share
with
you.
First
thank
you
for
prioritizing
the
new
auditoriums
at
Stanton
River
and
Liberty
High
School.
G
As
we
stand
in
this
gorgeous
facility
tonight,
I
can't
help
but
think
what
how
awesome
it
would
be
to
give
our
students
on
the
south
side
and
in
the
town
the
same
opportunities
as
well
as
the
community
members
that
use
that
for
religious
services
or
public
meetings
to
have
access
to
the
same
high
quality
space,
as
you
know,
takes
a
long
time
to
get
these
projects
rolling.
It's
it
has
taken
a
sense,
I
believe
Ms,
Harrison
and
I
have
been
working
on
this
since
2017..
G
G
It
takes
a
lot
of
different
people,
teachers
janitors,
custodians,
everyone,
but
there's
one
unique
role:
that's
been
very
critical
in
helping
Bedford,
County
Public
Schools
be
a
place
that
students
feel
comfortable,
learning
and
I
understand.
This
individual
is
getting
ready
to
leave
and
I
wanted
to
just
say
a
few
words
tonight
about
how
awesome
this
person
has
been
and
what
a
great
representative
of
the
school
division
he
has
been.
G
G
And
you
get
the
voice.
The
voice
that
makes
every
child
recognize
before
this
board
and
introduced
to
this
community
feels
special,
whether
they're
here
for
an
athletic
title
or
because
they
want
a
science,
fair
or
the
spelling
bee.
Every
child
has
a
moment
when
their
name
is
called
and
they
feel
like
they
are
the
most
important
accomplished
person
in
Bedford
County
because
of
The
Voice
a
few
years
ago.
G
He
worked
so
hard
on
social
media
to
get
the
information.
The
good
news
stories
out
and
made
the
School
Division
a
place
that
staff
wanted
to
teach
that
students
wanted
to
go
and
learn
and
that
families
wanted
to
send
their
children
all
because
of
the
hard
work
of
one
individual
showcasing
all
of
the
good
work
going
on
behind
the
scenes.
We
hear
a
lot
of
things
about
public
education
today,
but
those
good
news
stories
sometimes
get
lost.
U
V
I'm
Dave
Dietrich
from
the
fourth
we've
participated
recently
in
public
commentary
on
the
Virginia
Department
of
Education
history,
curriculum
review.
Public
statements
showed
how
divided
the
public
appears
to
be
over
educational
standards.
Two
distinct
views
were
apparent.
One
side
seemed
to
favor
the
children,
their
quality
of
education
and
parent
and
public
participation
in
the
educational
process,
including
curriculum
design
and
standards
of
learning.
That
side
also
advocated
less
Central
and
top-down
bureaucratic
control
and
even
questioned
the
need
for
centralized
sols.
V
V
Second,
it
indicates
that
that
special
interest
groups
are
well
organized
and
deeply
committed
to
maintaining
centralized
influence
on
education.
Third,
it
indicates
special
interests
may
be
in
general
Alliance,
but
not
necessarily
in
total
Alliance
over
specific
interests
that
creates
opportunity.
Fourth,
by
virtue
of
what
they
had
said
had
to
say
and
how
they
said
it.
These
special
interest
groups
offer
little
compelling
evidence
that
their
understanding
is
anything
other
than
superficial,
dogmatic
and
self-serving.
V
One
speaker
claimed
the
New
Deal
did
all
these
great
and
wonderful
things
for
labor,
yet
the
New
Deal
only
deepened
and
prolonged
the
Great
Depression
it
accomplished
little
other
than
significantly
expanding
unaccountable
big
government
taxes
and
increasing
the
misery
index
for
Millions
as
the
economy
got
worse.
Free
market
capitalism
and
the
post-world
War
II
economic
boom
got
us
out
of
the
Great
Depression.
V
Another
speaker
claimed
the
preamble
to
the
Declaration
of
Independence
did
not
apply
to
blacks
that
is
historically
and
factually
incorrect.
That
Preamble
addresses
god-given
natural
rights
for
all
people
in
all
places,
and
in
all
times
it
is
the
very
ideal
upon
which
this
great
nation
was
founded.
It
is
precisely
why
the
institution
of
slavery
was
opposed
by
so
many
of
all
Races
ethnicities
and
Creeds,
including
many
Southerners,
and
eventually
abolished
these
wrong.
V
Historical
views
spoke
volumes
about
the
his
the
human
tragedy
of
an
ill-liberal
education
today
for
those
who
apparently
possess
it
seem
to
demand
that
the
young
and
impressionable
wines
receive
it.
I
wish
to
share
a
quote
from
a
former
slave
and
Great
American
Booker
T
Washington,
he
wrote
I
have
learned
that
success
is
to
be
measured,
not
so
much
by
the
position
one
has
reached
in
life
as
by
the
obstacles
which
have
been
overcome
while
trying
to
succeed.
V
Thankfully
many
continue
to
learn
from
that
great
American
teach
virtue,
teach
moral
growth,
teach
intellectual,
flourishing,
teach,
critical
thinking,
reject
Dogma,
pointless
bureaucracy
and
destructive
indoctrination.
That
is
our
duty
as
parents,
citizens
and
Educators.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Mr
Dietrich.
U
Conduct
counts
late
in
last
month's
school
board.
Meeting
long
after
those
of
us
who
had
commented
on
various
issues
had
left,
there
was
a
brief
discussion
about
the
issue
of
bullying
in
the
district
schools.
I
apologize,
but
in
watching
The
Exchange
on
YouTube
I
was
unable
to
determine
exactly
which
two
members
we're
in
we're.
U
The
second
individual
quoted
from
scripture,
which
said
that,
in
effect,
you
should
stand
up
for
those
who
have
been
bullied.
His
take
appeared
to
me
to
downplay
the
necessity
of
going
through
the
administrative
process,
as
outlined
in
the
above
code
of
conduct,
but
seemed
to
approve
of
students
taking
action
on
their
own
to
prevent
other
students
from
being
bullied.
U
He
stated
words
to
the
effect
that
you
should
take
action.
You
should
be
a
man
in
a
different
world
from
that
in
which
we
currently
live.
This
might
be
an
effective
strategy
back
in
the
old
days
when
there
was
a
dispute
between
high
school
students,
you
might
have
a
rumble
in
the
parking
lot
or
maybe
a
drag
race
at
midnight
on
a
deserted
Highway.
U
In
many
of
the
horrendous
student
school
shootings
that
we've
seen
since
Sandy,
Hook
and
Columbine,
we
found
that
the
shooters
have
either
been
bullied
or
were
bullies.
Because
of
this,
we
need
to
tread
carefully
in
how
we
react
to
incidents
of
bullying
in
our
schools.
Giving
free
reign
to
allowing
students
to
settle
their
bullying.
Issues
among
themselves
could
lead
to
a
terrible
outcome.
U
Although
there
is
a
very
small
possibility
of
this
occurring,
my
question
to
the
board
is:
do
you,
as
members
of
the
school
board,
want
to
cast
a
blind
eye
to
the
kind
of
behavior
which
could
result
in
an
unspeakable
tragedy?
You
will
refute
this
by
saying.
Our
kids
are
good.
Kids.
We're
responsible
gun
owners
here
and
our
kids
know
gun
safety.
The
kids
in
Bedford
County
can
settle
their
disputes
without
adult
interference.
It
can't
happen
here,
etc,
etc.
U
Basically,
I
agree,
but
all
it
takes
is
one
troubled
individual
to
go
off
the
rails
and
cause
a
tragedy.
I'm
sure
that
the
folks
in
Nashville,
where
we
had
our
most
recent
school
shooting,
Uvalde,
Texas,
Parkland,
Florida,
Sandy,
Hook,
Connecticut
and
dozens
of
other
localities,
believes
that
this
tragedy
couldn't
happen
in
their
schools,
but
it
did.
And
then
you
have
to
deal
with
the
repercussions
of
these
horrible
tragedies
and
the
progression
always
seems
to
be
the
same.
U
One
part
of
the
progression
is
that
parents
grieve
bury
their
dead
children
and
then
sue
everybody
who
they
feel
was
responsible
for
the
deaths
of
their
children
as
members
of
a
school
board
who
may
have
encouraged
students
to
fight
bullying
by
being
a
man.
I
hope
that
you
have
good
attorneys
on
speed
dial,
because
it
won't
take
long
for
plaintiff's
attorneys
to
find
this
footage,
which
won't
be
helpful
when
it
comes
to
avoiding
potential
liability.
U
The
liability
can
be
personal
as
well
as
having
a
negative
impact
on
the
community
eyes
of
Bedford
County
taxpayer
would
not
welcome
having
thousands
of
my
tax
dollars
spent
on
legal
counsel
in
a
liability
trial.
Also
in
the
event
of
such
An
Occurrence,
there
will
be
a
negative
impact
on
the
entire
Community.
Thank
you.
Conduct
counts.
W
W
Second,
like
I
did
last
year,
I'd
asked
some
colleagues
questions
that
they
would
like
brought
to
your
attention,
but
they
don't
have
the
capacity,
your
ability
or
whatever
to
come
up
here
in
my
school
in
particular,
we
still
have
the
heat
on.
It
seems
like
I'm
not
trying
to
throw
anybody
on
the
under
the
bus
in
maintenance
or
whatever,
but
we
have
third,
fourth
and
fifth
graders
trying
to
take
benchmarks
in
extremely
crowded
classrooms
and
really
hot
and
our
tempers
are
starting
to
flare.
W
So
this
is
my
role
right
now
and
I'm,
not
gonna
read
the
things,
but
in
paragraph
one
and
two,
yes,
we
feel
like
that
is
very
important,
but
when
we
do
that
as
Educators,
we
get
pushed
back
from
the
community
and
I
apologize
for
not
reading
these.
So
it
may
be
really
vague
to
anyone
who's,
not
read
it.
Paragraph
three
number:
two
where
it
talks
about
somebody
not
being
racist,
sexist
Etc.
W
Yes,
if
they're
targeting
other
people,
then
they
are
and
then
when
we
get
to
the
gender
identity,
when
we
cease
to
call
people
Mr
or
misses
or
yes,
ma'am
or
no,
sir,
can
I
say
something
funny.
You
know
a
funny
story
about
my
husband
or
could
a
male
teacher
say
something
funny
about
his
wife
or
if
we
have
same-sex
marriages,
can
they
say
something
funny
and
refer
to
my
husband
or
my
wife:
I
have
a
primary
school
teacher?
W
W
Where
will
we
draw
the
line?
Are
we
going
to
if
we're
talking
about
gender
and
identity?
Where
does
the
line
get
drawn
and
then
how
are
you
going
to
monitor
this
and
what
will
be
the
the
consequences
if
we
don't
meet
this
policy,
so
these
are
just
all
things
that
I
really
hope.
You
all
will
consider
like
said
I've,
really
in
my
senior
aging
taken
on
being
Devil's
Advocate,
and
so
this
is
the
role
I'm
playing
today
so
yeah.
Thank
you
very
much.
D
Hello,
thank
you
I'm
Jessica
Scott.
Thank
you
all
for
serving
I
live
in
District.
Three
I'll
also
be
speaking
to
INB,
to
begin
with
some
of
the
things
I
really
like
about
it.
I
really
appreciate
appreciating
the
document,
the
emphasis
on
individual
dignity
and
intellectual
honesty
and
non-discrimination.
D
I've
been
moved
to
night
to
speak
about
to
the
part
that
in
the
document
that
states
quote.
In
addition,
teachers
shall
not
engage
in
discussions
with
students
about
sexual
orientation
or
gender
identity.
So
first
is
just
a
semantics
question,
but
I
think
that
it
could
be
very
important
like
what
exactly
like
exactly.
Would
the
policy
be
prohibiting
and
what
would
it
be
allowing
by
the
term?
Discussions
can
plain
facts.
Be
stated
like
is
the
use
of
the
word
discussion
on
purpose
like
a
long
distance.
D
There
are
many
definitions
anyway,
so,
like,
like
she
said,
can
I
say
to
my
students,
if
I'm
a
teacher,
my
husband
and
I
went
out
to
dinner
last
night,
because
that
would
suggest
my
sexual
orientation
and
I'm,
assuming
that
that's
not
what
the
policy
would
mean
that
that
doesn't
constitute
discussions,
but
we
know
what
happens
when
with
when
you
assume
so
I
think
that
would
need
to
be
spelled
out
incredibly
objectively.
Next.
D
So
if
so,
that
would
be
completely
inconsistent
with
the
statement
of
intellectual
honesty
above
so
I'd,
like
clarification
on
that
next
I
very,
very
much
oppose
the
Judgment
that
only
counselors
and
administration
and
not
teachers
are
qualified
to
discuss
this
topic,
unlike
so
many
other
topics
that
arise
with
valid
reasons
for
tying
because
they
tie
into
situations
relating
to
bullying
or
depression
or
safety
or
housing.
These
are
all
things
that
interfere
with
academic
progress
and
arise.
D
In
the
course
of
teachers,
jobs,
we
know
that
suicide
is
one
of
the
top
three
causes
of
death
for
teenagers.
We
know
that
the
rates
of
suicide
for
lgbtq
teenagers
are
much
higher
than
that
for
non-lgbtq
teenagers.
In
2018,
the
JAMA
Pediatrics
Journal
published
the
meta-analysis
that
found
that
lgbtq
youth
are
more
than
four
times
as
likely
as
their
peers.
To
attempt
suicide,
coincidentally
I
did
not
know
I
was
coming
tonight,
did
not
I
wasn't
paying
attention
to
the
calendar.
It
wasn't
on
my
radar,
this
past
Sunday
at
church.
We
sang
the
hymn.
D
D
All
of
us
in
this
room,
we
know
I,
know,
have
the
shared
goal
of
the
health
and
safety
of
all
children.
I
know.
That's
why
we're
here
and
my
questions
are
and
I'm
asking
this
seriously,
even
though
it
sounds
sort
of
rhetorical.
How
will
this
proposed
policy
decrease?
Those
rates
of
attempted
suicide,
those
rates
of
actual
suicide,
which
we
unfortunately
have
had
in
Bedford
County,
and
what
is
the
justification
for
the
expectation
that
this
policy
will
not
increase
those
rates?
O
O
We
spend
a
lot
of
time
in
the
community
talking
about
how
to
stop
these
events
from
occurring
and
while
all
these
dialogues
are
essential
and
they
must
continue,
I
think
we're
focusing
a
lot
of
times
on
the
wrong
area.
Every,
Act
and
every
crime
has
three
elements
you
have
means
you
have
motive.
You
have
opportunity
means
are
obvious:
a
school
shooting,
naturally,
is
going
to
occur
with
guns,
and
we
can
go
into
the
gun
control
debate,
but
let's
be
realistic,
nothing's
going
to
be
done
at
a
local
level.
O
Unless
something
happens
at
a
state
or
federal
level,
we're
going
to
have
to
presume
that
the
laws
we
have
now
are
the
ones
that
are
going
to
exist
for
the
foreseeable
future.
So
then
we
move
on
to
motive,
and
unlike
means,
this
is
the
most
difficult
area
to
get
into.
We
know
people
and
students
get
depressed
and
angry,
but
it's
very
hard
to
determine
what
is
going
to
make
a
person
decide
to
take
that
and
hurt
innocent
children.
O
We
should
continue
exploring
this
area
and
we
should
take
strides
to
understand
others
and
speak
if
something
comes
up
or
is
a
Miss,
but
there's
really
truly
only
so
much
that
we
can
do
to
anticipate
this
type
of
event.
So
then
we
shift
our
Focus
to
the
one
element
we
can
control,
and
that
is
opportunity
we're
doing
things
now
like
making
our
schools
gun-free
zones.
But
we
can
see
that
that
does
very
little
to
dissuade
people
who
are
intent
on
committing
acts
of
violence.
O
We
require
visitors
to
stop
by
the
office
and
check
in
we
lock
exterior
doors.
We
have
locked
on
drills
for
students,
we
do
have
procedures
in
place.
This
is
all
great
and
it's
terrific,
but
if
a
gunman
enters
it
becomes
a
total
panic
and
many
of
these
procedures
hinge
on
everyone
cooperating
and
there
being
enough
time
before
anybody
is
hurt.
The
area
I
want
to
focus
on
involves
the
entrance
to
the
school
buildings
in
Nashville,
as
well
as
Sandy
Hook,
Red,
Lake,
Columbine,
and
so
many
other
recent
shootings.
O
The
shooter
has
entered
the
building
by
shooting
out
the
glass
on
the
locked
door.
Every
time
I
go
to
Boonsboro,
Elementary
and
even
walking
into
this
building
tonight,
I
find
it
discouraging
that
there
are
fully
open
glass
doors
leading
right
into
the
building
and
a
fully
glass
enclosure
around
the
office
leading
right
into
the
school.
This
does
absolutely
nothing
to
stop
a
gunman.
O
It'll
stop
Intruders,
who
don't
have
any
weapons
or
can't
do
a
whole
lot
of
damage,
but
it's
not
going
to
prevent
a
shooting,
replacing
current
doors
with
steel
doors
or
replacing
the
glass
and
doors
with
bullproof
glasses
ideal,
but
obviously
it's
costly
and
it's
a
lot
of
work
involved
there.
However,
there
are
a
lot
of
cost-effective
options.
Now,
there's
tempered
glass,
you
can
have
Windows
security,
film
or
even
a
wire
mesh
over
the
door
fronts.
O
O
As
an
analogy,
terrorists
still
have
the
exact
same
means
and
motive
available
to
them
that
they
had
on
911..
We
just
reduced
their
opportunity
with
substantial
security
measures
that
make
it
more
difficult
than
it's
worth
for
school
shootings.
We
may
still
have
the
same
means
of
motive
and
we
should
still
be
talking
about
those
and
we
should
still
be
working
to
combat
those,
but
we
can
reduce
the
opportunity
by
implementing
some
low-cost
and
effective
security
measures
like
removing
or
restructuring
the
exterior
doors.
O
O
A
X
Thank
you
for
the
opportunity
to
speak.
I
did
not
know.
I
was
going
to
be
able
to
be
here
tonight,
but
the
rain
canceled
soccer
practice.
So
here
we
are,
there's
been
a
lot
of
heavy
topics
tonight,
but
I'm
going
to
share
something.
A
little
lighter
I
am
in
District
Seven
and
I
am
with
moms
for
Liberty.
As
many
of
you
know,
we
have
four
boys
and
nine
days
out
of
ten
when
they
come
home
from
school
and
I.
Ask
them
what
their
favorite
part
was.
X
They
say
recess,
and
so
there's
been
a
lot
of
conversations
lately
about
Playgrounds
and
different
ptas
that
are
raising
money
to
either
rebuild
playgrounds
or
enhance
their
existing
structures.
So
I
just
wanted
to
share
some
resources
for
both
the
board
and
for
our
ptas
and
I
thought.
This
might
be
a
good
opportunity
to
do
that.
It
can
be
a
pretty
daunting
task,
trying
to
figure
out
how
to
raise
the
funds
or
even
where
to
begin
with
some
of
these
playground
remodeling.
X
It
just
so
happens
that
the
town
next
to
where
I
grew
up
in
central
Pennsylvania
is
home
to
one
of
the
largest
playground
manufacturers
in
the
world.
It's
called
play:
World
Systems,
if
your
kids
have
played
at
Falling
Creek
Park
in
Bedford
they've
played
on
a
play.
World
System
equipment
set
I
do
not
have
any
affiliation
with
play.
World
specifically
at
all.
X
This
is
purely
me
hearing
a
need
in
the
community
for
resources
for
playgrounds
and
thinking,
hey,
I,
wonder
what
play
world
can
do
so
I
have
been
doing
some
research
on
their
website
and
there
is
a
slew
of
information
available
there
on
specifically
how
to
fundraise
and
it's
Way
Beyond.
You
know
cookie
dough,
sales
or
fun
runs
which
I
know
a
lot
of
the
ptas
have
been
working
really
hard
recently
to
get
those
taken.
Care
of
and
they've
raised
a
lot
of
money.
But
it's
a
big
it's
a
big
item.
X
So
in
just
a
few
minutes
you
can
download
multiple
packets
of
resources
like
this
one
that
help
you
get
started
on
how
to
fundraise
and
the
other
part
of
this.
That
I
think.
Perhaps
the
board
might
be
interested
in
is
that
there
are
multiple
grants
available
that
could
be
applied
for
so,
for
example,
a
couple
that
they
list
you
can
apply
for
a
grant
from
Project
fit
America.
It's
a
national
agency
that
works
with
schools
and
Frontline
Educators
to
try
to
create
opportunities
for
kids
to
be
active,
fit
and
healthy.
X
There's
also
grants
available
through
Home
Depot,
the
Walmart
community,
giving
Grant
the
Christopher
and
Dana
Reeves
foundation,
so
those
are
specifically
awarded
to
organizations
that
impact
and
Empower
people
living
with
different
child
living
challenges
and
as
well
as
their
family
and
caregivers.
There's
the
W.K
Kellogg
Foundation
Grant,
and
they
have
an
entire
guide
on
their
website.
X
That's
dedicated
specifically
to
Grants,
so
if
that
would
be
something
that
would
be
able
to
be
applied
for
from
the
board
level,
and
some
of
those
funds
could
be
distributed
to
the
individual
ptas,
it
might
find
a
way
to
make
it
easier
to
fundraise
and
get
some
really
awesome
equipment
for
our
kids
to
play
on.
So
my
goal
tonight
is
just
to
share
some
information
to
make
recess
even
more
awesome
for
our
kids,
because
I
think
we
can
all
remember
the
fun
that
we
had
as
kids
playing
on
the
playground
at
recess.
X
Even
though
the
stuff
we
grew
up
on
now
has
been
torn
down
because
it's
not
safe.
So
I
hope
that
these
will
be
helpful.
If
anybody
has
any
questions,
you're
more
than
welcome
to
reach
out
to
me,
but
I
really
encourage
you
to
check
out
playworld's
website
and
see
some
of
the
things
that
are
available
there.
So
thank
you.
Y
I
too,
didn't
expect
to
be
here
tonight.
My
name
is
Debbie
Harvey
and
I'm
in
District.
Three
and
I
appreciate
you
guys
so
much
for
doing
what
you
do.
You
have
to
make
very
tough
decisions
and
I
just
want
to
talk
to
you
about
the
proposed
proposed
budget
that
I
believe
you
have
already
given
to
the
Board
of
Supervisors
and
it's
resulting
in
possibly
well.
Definitely
if
it
gets
faster,
you
get
everything
that
has
been
asked
for.
Y
A
tax
increase,
I've
lived
here
in
Bedford
County
for
a
long
time,
I
remember
when
two
elementary
schools
were
being
built
in
Bedford
County
and
then
there
were
comparisons
done,
and
the
public
then
realized
that
we
as
Bedford
County
were
paying
millions
of
dollars
more
for
our
schools
and
the
as
they
were
being
built.
Then
neighboring
counties
were
I.
Y
It
seems
like
it's
a
very
top
heavy
and
I
know
that
you've
been
presented
that
by
other
speakers
in
past
meetings
that
the
costing
very
cost
heavy
I
am
asking
you
to
be
responsible
and
make
cuts,
investigate
the
budgets
given
to
each
department
and
never
use
the
word
just
like
it's
Just
Gonna
Save
Us,
that
much
or
it's
just
that
much.
So,
let's
put
it
in
the
budget.
So
both
ways
I'm
asking
you
to
consider
both
ways
when
I
was
a
teacher
in
a
public
school
system.
Y
I,
don't
know
if
that's
the
way
Bedford
County
works,
but
I'm
asking
you
to
at
least
look
at
that
policy,
and
that's
one
thing
that
could
be
very
practically
changed
if
you've
got
money
left
over
at
the
end.
That
doesn't
mean
that
we're
not
going
to
budget
that
amount
for
you
next
year.
Right
now,
Bedford
County's
is
spending
14,
347.4
cents
per
student,
and
the
proposal
would
raise
that
to
fifteen
thousand
three
hundred
thirty
eight
dollars
and
sixty
five
cents
per
student,
and
it's
very
easy
to
spend
someone
else's
money.
A
J
R
So
the
projected
supplementals
also
include
category
transfers
and
anything
that
we're
projecting
on
there.
So
after
some
of
those
supplementals
are
approved
tonight,
this
also
included
supplementals
from
the
prior
prior
board
meetings
that
I've
already
taken
to
the
Board
of
Supervisors,
as
notice
have
been
approved,
expecting
that
our
Revenue
to
come
in
about
1.5
million
ahead
of
budget
on
the
revenue
side,
so
we're
looking
very
strong
on
the
revenue
side.
Not
much
has
changed.
I
will
say
this
on
the
sales
tax
our
board
approved
in
the
previous
meeting.
R
Nine
hundred
and
ten
thousand
dollar
supplemental
appropriation
for
to
bring
in
sales
tax
for
our
operating
fund
for
several
different
categories.
At
the
Board
of
Supervisors.
They
redirected
that
money
towards
the
maintenance
Reserve
fund
for
projects
so
I
had
to
there's
things
in
this,
especially
on
category
transfer
on
the
expenditure
side.
I'll
speak
to
that
because
there's
some
things
that
we
have
to
move
around
to
make
sure
we
can
bring
in
our
operating
budget
this
year
of
things
I
identified
in
the
in
the
from
the
second
quarter.
R
R
There
are
two
later
on:
there's
two
three
supplemental
Appropriations
later
tonight,
one
or
two
of
the
two
grants
smaller
grants
that
I'll
be
bringing
forward,
but
also,
as
you
saw
on
the
revenue
side,
one
is
for
400
000
of
sale
tax
to
be
recognized
that
money
that
400
000
from
sales
tax
will
be
directed
towards
the
technology
fund.
So
let
me
speak
to
that
real
quick.
R
Last
year
we
were
we
typically
by
our
replacement
cycle
for
our
teacher
computers
in
the
year
before,
when
we
just
deploy
them
so
usually
we're
buying
the
teacher
computers
for
next
year.
About
this
time
and
working
on
those
over
the
summer,
we
there
was
a
grant
available
for
us
to
go
after
to
help
pay
for
the
current
year
teacher
computers
and
so
but
part
of
the
stipulation
is
you
could
not
purchase
them
before
the
year
began
and
you
had
to
get
them
out
in
the
same
year.
R
So
we
postponed
buying
that
replacement
cycle
last
year.
I
mentioned
this
to
the
board
last
year
and
we
were
going
to
use
leftover
funds
or
additional
State
money
to
do
two
cycles
in
one
year
and
that's
kind
of
what
we're
facing
right
now.
So
the
the
400
000
going
to
technology
is
allow
us
to
replace
two
cycles
in
one
year
where
normally
we
do
one,
because
we
did
not
do
one
last
year.
R
So
that's
so
when
you
look
at
there
is
money
being
moved
around
on
a
category
transfer
and
that's
probably
the
biggest
thing
I'll
discuss
tonight
and
letting
the
board
know
on
that,
because
it
will
have
implications
for
next
year's
budget.
We're
going
to
have
to
probably
go
back
and
look
at
at
some
of
our
projections
in
the
maintenance
fund,
primarily
and
kind
of
re-forecast
some
things
and
that
I
think
will
have
impacts
on
the
budget
that
we're
going
to
have
to
revisit
before.
R
We
finalize
the
budget
after
category
transfers
and
the
supplemental
Appropriations,
as
you
can
see,
projecting
to
come
in
about
450
000
under
budget
on
the
expenditure
side,
that
combined
with
the
revenue
about
a
2000,
2
million
dollar
ending
balance
and
as
and
passed
that
balance
would
go
towards
one-time
expenditures.
I'd
probably
bring
that
back
to
the
board
and
recommend
that
goes
back
to
the
maintenance
Reserve
fund
for
Capital
expenditures.
R
Main
reason
for
the
bounce
being
probably
that
high
for
this
year,
normally
I,
don't
see
them
that
that
high,
but
the
last
few
years
the
sales
taxes
just
come
in
a
lot
a
lot
better
than
what
the
state
projected
and
where
I
build
my
budget.
So
we
don't
go
out
and
nestler
you
just
spin
that
down.
We
have
that
in
email,
so
we
can
reappropriate
for
things
that
are
very
needed
on
the
capital
side.
So
so
good
news
on
that
side,
I,
don't
see
any
on
a
cash
basis.
R
I
don't
see
any
issue
bringing
the
budget
in
this
year,
I
will
say
on
the
maintenance
side.
As
you
look
at
this,
we
do
it's
my
recommendation
with
a
category
transfer,
it's
probably
more
than
we
need,
but
I
want
to
make
sure
I
can
bring
the
year
in
without
having
to
come
back
about
a
million
dollar
transfer
into
the
maintenance
fund,
and
that's
a
category
transfer.
That's
going
to
be
later
in
the
meeting
speak
a
little
bit
about
that.
R
With
that
900
000
there
was
some
of
that
money
going
into
maintenance
so
that
supplemental
did
not
go
through.
So
how
do
I
get
more
money
into
maintenance
because
there
were
some
items
in
there
that
were
running
that
were
that
were
coming
in
higher
than
expected
in
the
third
quarter,
I
saw
electrical
and
heating
go
up
more
than
expected,
so
from
December
when
I
took
the
data
until
March
I
saw
those
coming
at
a
much
higher
rate
than
anticipated.
U
R
Know
I'm
asking
for
more
money
to
be
put
into
maintenance
to
bring
in
this
year's
budget,
but
you
cannot
put
a
blind
eye
to
that.
We're
going
to
have
to
address
that
for
next
year's
budget.
If
it's
going
to
continue
to
run
at
that
we
are
doing,
we
are
doing
more
analysis
on
that
where
the
set
Point
set.
You
know
we
set
those
appropriately,
but
we're
going
to
continue
to
do
more
analysis.
So
when
we
come
back
to
the
budget,
we
can
give
board
some
more
details
on
these.
R
These
two
line
items
so
I
wanted
to
speak
a
little
bit
more
detail
on
that,
because
that's
the
thing
that
causes
to
probably
four
to
five
hundred
thousand
dollars
more
than
what
I
was
thinking
of
moving
into
there
on
on
the
second
quarter.
With
that
I
know,
that's
a
lot
of
information
but
be
happy
to
answer
any
questions
on
that,
but
that's
what
we're
seeing
on
the
expenditure
side?
R
R
C
R
I,
did
this
analysis
on
Friday
so
we'll
bring
that
back?
I,
don't
remember
hearing
anything
from
on
that.
You
know
in
the
news
cycle,
but
we're
looking
into
that
and
I'll
have
more
information
for
the
board
on
that
as
soon
as
I
can
so
that's
what
I'm
saying
we're
doing
more
analysis?
Is
it
a
permanent?
Was
it
a
something
on
there?
R
So
I
don't
want
to
over
adjust
on
next
year's
budget
if
there's
some
reason
that
it
came
in
a
lot
higher
temporarily,
but
I
I
don't
want
to
also
turn
a
black
eye
that
have
a
budget
shortfall
next
year
that
we're
trying
to
scramble
to
deal
with
either
so
it
does
need
to
be
addressed.
So
I'll
have
more
data
on
this.
When
we
get
back
into
budget
there
were
there
there's
also
what
we're
seeing
on
inflation,
our
repair
and
replace
line
and
contracted
Services.
R
That's
what
I
was
seeing
in
the
second
quarter,
that's
still
high
in
the
third
quarter
and
that's
another
area
we're
going
to
have
to
address
in
the
maintenance
line.
Things
are
just
costing
more
and,
and
so
those
lines
are
not
set,
they're
not
high
enough
to
deal
with
what
we're
seeing
so
we're
probably
gonna,
have
to
address
those
lines.
Also
so
just
showing
you,
you
know
where
the
numbers
are
coming
in
and
where
I'm
projecting
at
this
point,
we
still
have
three
months
ago.
Don't
know
if
I'm
going
to
need
all
this.
R
This
might
be
the
only
time
you
ever
hear
me
say
running
in
the
red
is
good
thing
so,
but
as
the
nutrition
fund
has
gone
up
with
its
funds
in
the
previous
years,
I've
spoken
to
the
board
about
that.
The
state's
requiring
us
to
spend
that
money
down.
So
you
can
see
we're
in
the
red.
We
are
starting
to
spend
that
money
down
and
we'll
continue
to
do
so.
R
Suzanne
Rosemary
presented
some
documentation.
Both
the
finance
committee
I
think
some
some
of
the
facilities
and
we
presented
to
the
state
on
how
we
were
going
to
spend
those
monies
down
that
money
down.
We
got
the
their
approval
earlier
this
week,
so
that's
been
a
long
process.
You
had
to
tell
them
what
you're
going
to
do
you're
planning
they
had
to
approve
that.
So
they've
they've
approved
that,
but
we've
already
started
buying
equipment
and
still
have
equipment
on
order
and
things
to
do
on
that
front.
R
So
still
some
work
to
do
on
that,
but
a
healthy
bounce.
Nonetheless,
so
beginning
bounce
was
3.4
million
three
million
in
there
right
now.
We
probably
need
to
get
that
down
to
about
a
two
million
dollar
range.
That's
where
the
state's
targeting
us,
maybe
even
a
little
bit
less
than
that,
but
still
in
good
shape
overall,
on
the
funds
that
we
have
available
to
run
our
nutrition
fund.
Any
questions
on
the
nutrition
fund,
okay,.
R
Textbook
fun,
we
started
buying
the
textbooks.
Finally,
that
I
had
money
reserved
for
so
projecting
that
the
ending
balance
on
textbook
would
be
about
a
million
dollars
about
the
same
as
what
we
began
with
State
funding
coming
in
there,
you
can
see
the
local
appropriation
of
a
hundred
thousand
dollars
next
year's
budget.
You
know
your
preliminary
budget
that
you
approved
that
would
go
up
to
200
000.
R
So
when
those
large
adoptions
come
through,
we
have
money
set
aside
and
it's
not
a
scramble
to
try
to
find
the
money
to
do
those
in
the
future.
So
textbook
fund
looks
in
good
shape
at
this
point:
maintenance,
Reserve
fund
boy-
this
this
fund
is
really
getting
fun
to
analyze.
Usually
the
operating
fund
takes
a
lot
of
time.
This
is
becoming
more.
R
Thank
you,
Barry,
more
problematic,
just
because
of
receivables,
timing,
differences
and
bringing
money
for
the
cares
act,
but
what
I
was
trying
to
get
at
is
to
show
the
board
as
of
March
31st.
My
estimate
at
this
point
is
4.6.
4.7
million
dollars
unallocated
towards
projects
all
the
other
monies
and
funds
that
are
receivables
or
money.
That's
in
there
is
set
aside
for
projects
that
have
already
been
approved
and
were
in
process
and
working
on,
so
that
money
can
be
assigned
to
projects
for
the
upcoming
year.
R
We
can
talk
about
that
during
the
budget
process,
but
ultimately
on
our
CIP
approval
from
the
board
anything
that
we
go
out
for
bid
on
or
any
project
the
board
will
approve
before
we
do
that,
and
we
do
have
our
list
of
projects
for
next
year,
but
I
know
we're
still
working
on
that
and
waiting
for
information
back
from
the
county
before
we
move
forward
with
some
of
those
things
and
then
finally,
very
good
news,
self-insured
Health
Fund
we're
having
a
fabulous
year
on
this
well.
Thank
you.
R
Barry
started
the
beginning
balance
at
5.3
million
dollars
in
our
Reserve
to
pay
claims
and
for
medical,
dental
insurance
and
Pharmacy.
It's
currently
at
6.9,
we've
seen
a
tremendous
increase.
There.
We've
had
very
very
few
high
dollar
claims
this
year
very
abnormal
year,
so
those
reserves
are
there
for
those
years
that
you
don't
have
such
a
good
year.
But
this
just
gives
further
backing
towards
our
decision
to
go
out
with
a
zero
percent
increase
on
our
premium
next
year.
R
And
if
you
look
at
the
five-year
runway
for
Bedford
County
for
those
years,
we
had
zero.
One
year
we
had
five
percent
and
I
I
it'd
be
hard
hard
to
find
any
other
industry
or
business.
That's
running
that!
Well,
so,
once
again,
people
want
to
Pat
me
on
the
back.
It's
our
employees,
that
are
you
know,
watching
their
health
and
doing
things
and
and
working
with
us
together
on
this
plan.
That's
driving
this.
R
So
if
this
continues
to
happen,
I
would
hope
to
bring
back
recommendations
from
our
consultants
and
also
for
me
to
maybe
enrich
our
plan
somewhat
so
these
that
that
help
our
employees
and
give
this
money
back
to
our
employees
if
we
continue
to
run
at
this
rate,
so
we
we're
looking
at
those
ideas
even
for
next
year,
so
be
happy
to
answer
any
questions
you
might
have
on
these.
These
four
funds
that
I
presented
here
overall,
very
good
news,
I,
don't
see
any
problem
bringing
in
the
budget
in
maintenance.
J
Madam
chair
this
topic
tonight
is
a
follow-up
requested
by
the
administration
with
the
board.
From
the
last
time
we
were
together
on
March
9.
We
were
talking
about
Staffing
standards
as
an
outcome
of
tonight's
discussion,
we're
going
to
be
looking
for
some
direction
from
the
board
on
how
the
board
would
like
us
to
both
Define
and
address
large
Elementary
class
sizes.
J
We
spent
a
lot
of
time
throughout
this
last
school
year
on
this
topic,
dealing
with
things
as
they
were
brought
to
our
attention
and
I
want
to
I
want
to
do
a
little
more
forward
planning
with
the
board
about
just
how
big
is
too
big
and
how
we
want
to
address
that.
So
we
have
we've
worked
very
hard
at
creating
some
data,
Dr
woodford's,
going
to
walk
you
through
a
presentation
that
we've
worked
as
an
executive
team
together,
and
we
have
some
proposed
solutions
that
we
want
to
engage
in
some
conversation,
so
Dr
Woodford.
Z
Good
evening
Madam,
chairperson
and
fellow
board
members
at
the
March
14th
budget
work
session,
the
board
discussed
changes
to
the
approved
Staffing
standards.
Based
upon
that
discussion,
I
would
like
to
share
some
information
about
elementary
class
sizes
and
options
for
the
board
to
consider,
as
we
continue
through
the
spring
and
our
final
budget
development.
Z
As
a
reminder,
our
current
elementary
Staffing
standard
says
that
we
will
have
one
full-time,
equivalent
teaching
position
for
every
21
students
in
average
daily
membership
in
grades
k-3,
one
FTE
teaching
position
for
every
22
students
in
average,
daily
membership
for
grades,
four
and
five,
and
then
at
last
month's
budget
work
session.
It
was
added
that
no
multi-age
classrooms
in
any
Elementary
School
would
be
added
to
those
Staffing
standards.
Z
The
preliminary
budget
calculations
presented
at
that
work
session
did
not
include
enough
teachers
to
cover
the
added
prevention
of
multi-age
classrooms,
so
the
executive
team
has
been
looking
at
areas
to
support
this
change
to
the
standards.
Also
I'd
just
like
to
note.
There
is
information
in
red
at
the
bottom
of
this
slide.
That
information
is
based
on
prior
discussions.
The
board
had
in
November
of
2022
regarding
the
ideal
individual
Elementary
class
size.
Z
At
that
time,
the
board
was
clear
about
their
concern
with
larger
class
sizes,
but
also
recognized
in
their
discussion
that
we
had
coveted
learning
loss
money
for
this
year
to
assist
with
this
Staffing
Edition
and
that
the
position
would
not
continue
into
the
2023-24
school
year.
However,
as
I
present
options
in
the
next
few,
slides,
I
am
going
to
base
some
of
my
calculations
on
that
class
size
greater
than
26,
as
the
board
has
considered
that
a
concern
for
them
classes
larger
than
that.
Z
The
executive
team
has
discussed
two
options
to
address
the
additional
costs
that
will
be
needed
to
be
accounted
for
with
Staffing
standard
adjustments.
We
can
fund
more
teachers
in
the
final
budget
or
we
can
consider
looking
at
policy
jcd,
which
is
Zone,
transfer,
request,
limitations
or
revocations
and
enforce
a
policy
that
we
already
have
in
our
policy
manual.
I'm
going
to
talk
a
little
bit
more
in
depth
about
each
of
these
options
and
if
it
will
save
money
or
if
it
will
cost
money
and
try
to
give
you
some
figures
with
that.
Z
First
I'd
like
to
give
you
just
a
quick
reminder
that
funding
from
the
state
is
based
on
the
standards
of
quality
or
soq
funded
positions.
The
Bedford
County
public
Staffing
standard
is
much
more
generous
than
the
state
standards
by
using
the
state
soq
maximums
in
classrooms.
Some
of
our
smaller
schools
would
have
larger
class
sizes
at
some
grade
levels.
Z
The
standard
of
quality
for
Elementary
class
sizes
is
listed
on
this
slide
and
it's
based
on
division-wide
ratios
of
students
in
our
average
daily
memberships,
for
instance.
The
first
part
of
that
standard
is
24
to
1
in
a
Kindergarten
class
with
no
class
larger
than
29
students.
If
the
average
daily
membership
in
any
kindergarten
class
exceeds
24,
then
a
full-time
aide
is
assigned
to
that
class.
Second,
24
to
1
in
grades,
one
two
and
three,
with
no
class
size
being
larger
than
30.
Z
25
to
1
in
grades,
four,
through
six,
with
no
class
being
larger
than
35..
That
leeway
in
the
state
does
give
average
daily
memberships
just
like
we
use
in
our
ratios,
but
it
does
allow
for
class
sizes
up
to
30
in
grades,
one
two
and
three
and
35
in
grades,
four:
five
and
six
again
based
on
discussions
the
board
had
in
November
of
2022.
Z
Z
The
current
Staffing
standards
are
again
based
on
average,
daily
membership.
This
formula
is
applied
to
projected
enrollment,
which
defines
a
school's
allocation
to
meet
the
changes
to
the
standards
mentioned
At
Last
At
the
last
work
session
and
to
keep
all
classrooms
lower
than
27.
We
would
need
to
fund
14
additional
teachers
at
a
cost
of
one
million,
sixty
four
thousand
dollars
or
add
aids
to
each
of
those
classrooms
for
an
estimated
cost
of
378
thousand
dollars.
Z
Should
the
board
continue
to
limit
class
sizes
to
under
27,
and
this
is
the
direction
that
the
board
provides
to
executive
staff.
Then
we
will
ask
you
to
codify
this
in
our
current
Staffing
standards,
meaning
that
we
would
add
that
caveat
of
27
no
more
than
27
in
a
classroom
based
on
current
enrollment
figures.
We
would
need
to
add
the
following
number
of
ftes
to
at
Stewartsville
two
at
Big
Island,
one
at
New
London,
three
at
Otto
River,
three
at
Huddleston,
two
at
Monita
and
one
at
Boonsboro.
Z
As
a
note,
our
Title
1
schools
have
been
using
most
of
their
additional
funding
allocations
for
additional
teachers.
However,
if
we
fund
additional
teachers
at
non-title,
one
schools,
we
are
required
by
law
to
give
that
same
level
of
funding
to
all
schools
in
the
in
the
school
division.
So
that's
why
these
numbers
are
fairly
High.
Z
We
currently
have
a
very
flexible
school
zone,
transfer
policy
and
allow
transfers
unless
the
school
reaches
90
percent
or
more
of
their
capacity.
Currently,
the
board
voted
to
close
three
schools
to
Zone
transfer
requests
for
next
year:
New
London,
Academy,
Forest,
Elementary
and
Boonsboro
Elementary,
based
on
policy
jcd.
The
board
could
also
close
a
school
to
transfers
based
on
constraints
of
the
school
constraints
of
the
grade
level
or
constraints
of
an
individual
classroom
per
current
board
policy,
but
not
current
practice.
Z
Zone
transfer
request
could
be
revoked
if
factors
necessitated
one
factor
that
could
be
considered
is
if
a
Zone
transfer
request
pushes
a
class
over
26
which,
by
our
previous
discussions,
would
be
concerning
for
the
board,
we
could
consider
rescinding
the
transfer
or
denying
a
new
transfer
request
so
to
explain
this
a
little
bit
better.
I've
got
two
examples
that
I
think
will
help
illustrate
this.
My
first
example
is
Manita
Elementary,
our
first.
The
first
thing
I
would
like
you
to
look
at
is
if
you're
reading
the
graph
from
left
to
right.
Z
We
start
with
the
class
size
per
grade
level
for
this
current
school
year,
so
I'm
using
actual
numbers
and
actual
transfer
data,
then
you
will
see
at
the
top
Bedford
primary
Bedford,
Elementary
Goodview,
Huddleston,
Montvale
and
out
of
Camp
County
transfers
Associated,
and
there
are
numbers
underneath
there
associated
with
grade
levels.
These
numbers
under
these
schools
reflect
the
number
of
Zone
transfers
so
to
clarify
in
the
column
labeled
Bedford
primary.
There
are
two
approved
Zone
transfer
requests
coming
from
Bedford
primary
to
Moneta
in
first
grade.
Z
If
all
of
those
approvals
that
we
have
currently
at
Monita,
which
total
48
Zone
transfers
were
revoked,
the
updated
class
sizes
would
be
the
numbers
on
the
right.
In
the
last
column,
based
on
the
Zone
transfers
approved,
you
can
see
that
class
sizes
were
hovering
on
the
borderline
between
between
being
very
reasonable
to
suddenly
having
too
many
students
in
a
classroom
with
48
students
removed
from
the
transfers.
Z
The
allotment
of
teachers
would
lower,
but
it
would
also
lower
the
large
class
sizes
for
individual
classrooms,
for
instance
third
grade,
which
is
at
26
current
students
in
their
in
their
class.
They
would
lose
two
of
their
Zone
transfers
and
their
class
size
would
be
24.
much
more
reasonable.
According
to
what
the
the
board
would
like
to
see
in
a
classroom
in
some
other
grade
levels,
you
might
see
a
significant
change.
For
instance,
right
now
in
kindergarten
there
are
31.
Z
Another
example
is
otter.
River.
You
can
see
the
class
sizes
per
grade
level
again
in
the
second
column,
reading
from
left
to
right
again
we
have
a
list
of
which
school
students
have
come
from
on
a
Zone
transfer
request
and
what
grade
level
they
impact
At
Otter
River.
If
all
of
those
approvals
were
revoked,
the
updated
class
sizes
would
be
the
numbers
you
see
on
the
right
based
on
the
Zone
transfers
approved.
Z
Specifically
this
year,
we've
spent
a
lot
of
time
talking
about
the
first
grade
class
at
Otto
river,
that
has
28
students
in
it.
If
we
would
have
removed
the
approved
transfers,
this
class
would
have
been
lowered
to
23
students,
which
would
be
within
an
acceptable
limit
for
the
board
and
what
you
have
voiced
as
acceptable.
Z
What
we're
asking
for
the
board
to
think
about
and
to
provide
to
the
executive
team
is
really
some
guidance
on
the
direction
you
would
like
for
us
to
pursue,
as
we
attempt
to
try
to
bring
you
back
a
balanced
budget
for
next
year
to
consider
your
priorities,
I'm
happy
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
might
have
about.
This
information.
P
C
C
C
Z
Z
M
A
M
Z
M
Z
Z
36
are
outside
of
our
Zone
of
outside
of
Bedford
County
I
apologize.
Most
of
those
are
employees
who
are
coming
in
to
work
for
us
and
they're
bringing
their
children
with
them.
We
have
very
few
students
who
pay
tuition.
There
are
a
couple
Mark
and
I
were
trying
to
think.
We
think
there's,
maybe
four
who
pay
tuition
to
come
in,
but
the
rest
are
all
employee,
employee
students.
F
Z
But
you
know
as
an
example
that
auto
River
classroom
that
we
were
so
concerned
about.
We
had
parents
who
were
concerned
about
revoking,
even
if
we
just
revoked
those
five
in
that
one
classroom,
we
would
have
gotten
that
class
size
down
to
a
manageable
size,
so
I
think
the
options
we
could
we
could
be
as
fine-tuned
as
possible.
We
could
close
the
school
to
Zone
transfers
and
send
everyone
back
out.
We
could
just
look
at
classrooms
that
are
hovering
on
those
class
sizes.
P
Z
There
are
a
few
at
each,
so
there
are
two
at
Bedford
Elementary,
one
at
Big
Island,
four
at
Boonsboro,
seven
at
Forest
Elementary
at
Huddleston,
three
at
Monita,
one
at
Montvale,
two
at
New
London,
four
At
Otter
River,
one
at
Stewartsville
and
eight
at
Thomas.
Jefferson
now,
I
will
say
one
thing
we
have
considered
about
outside.
Z
You
know
if
a
teacher
or
a
staff
member
is
bringing
their
child
to
the
student,
their
work
to
the
school
they're
working
at
that's
different
than
let's
say,
I
work
at
Stanton,
River,
High,
School
and
I
want
to
bring
my
child
to
an
elementary
school
that
feeds
into
the
Stanton
River
High
School.
We
could
then
say
this
school
is
closed,
but
you
can
take
your
child
to
this
Stanton
River
school.
Z
A
Is
there
any
way
that
we
could
look
at
those,
because
my
question
it's
because
I
know
just
recently
we
past,
where
siblings
can
go
together,
we're
trying
to
keep
everybody
together,
but
how?
What
would
be
if
we,
if
this
were
to
be
a
route
that
we
were
to
explore,
what's
going
to
be
the
best
way
to
wean
it
off?
Do
we
let
families
that
have
started
with
the
Zone
transfers
finish
up
until
they
go
to
middle
school
or
or
how
that
would
affect?
Z
Z
So
when
I
say
a
reset,
so
you'll
understand
when
you
see
the
data,
basically
we
put
everybody
back
at
their
home
schools
to
say
if
you,
if
we
required
you
to
go
to
your
home
school,
what
would
the
enrollment
in
that
school
look
like,
and
would
that
solve
some
of
our
issues
that
we've
discussed
with
redistricting
at
let's
say:
New
London
Academy,
if
there
weren't
so
many
transfers?
Would
that
make
a
difference?
So
I
can
send
you
that
and
we'll
be
happy
to
send
it
to
you
later
tonight
or
tomorrow.
J
J
Topic
before
we're
leaving
yeah,
so
this
is
a
complex
web.
I
mean
we've
looked
at
this
data,
pretty
hard
as
a
team
we've
been
pouring
over
this
just
for
context.
You
know:
I've
lived
in
a
number
of
places
when
I
raise
my
two
two
boys,
where
we
were
living
at
the
time
you
went
to
school.
Where
you
bought
your
house,
there
was
no
Zone
transfers.
I
am
not
here
advocating
that
we
eliminate
Zone
transfers.
It's
a
it's.
J
It's
worked
for
this
community
for
for
a
long
time,
but
it
it
varies
from
one
County
to
the
next.
You
know
whether
or
not
you're
you
can.
You
know,
put
your
child
somewhere
just
pick
a
school
and
our
concerns
are
not
at
secondary.
Our
middle
schools
are
sufficiently
large
enough
and
our
high
schools,
it's
bouncing
out
we're
not
having
this
concern.
J
That's
our
real
problem
today
that
I'd
like
to
solve
as
we
go
into
next
school
year.
So
the
policy
allows
for
a
judicious
use
of
not
approving
and
or
revoking
existing
Zone
transfers.
I've
only
been
here
18
months,
but
I.
Don't
think
we've
done
much
of
that
in
Bedford
County.
So
if
we
were,
if
we
were
to
do
it,
we
would
be
very
judicious.
We
would
do
it
not
across
the
school,
but
we'd
do
it
at
a.
J
J
J
J
We
have
a
school-wide
average.
How
we
determine
you
know
how
many
staff
we
assign,
but
then
you
know
Miss
Harrison,
you
remember
back
in
the
day
when
you're
principal,
you
got
to
figure
out
how
you're
going
to
split
those
teachers
up,
and
sometimes
you
wish
you
could
cut
them
in
half,
but
you
can't
right
and
so
one
grade
level
ends
up
being
a
little
bigger
than
you
want
it
to
be,
because
the
another
grade
level
you're
able
to
reduce
the
class
sizes
so
I'd
like
some
direction
from
the
board.
J
Four
we're
going
to
have
to
do
this,
we're
going
to
have
to
remove
some
kids
who
have
been
in
a
school
which
is
a
difficult
thing
and
a
very
emotional
thing,
and
something
I'm
not
really
relishing
or
wanting
to
do,
but
we
have
a
problem
to
solve.
These
are
two
options
for
the
board's
consideration
and
I'm.
Looking
for
some
discussion
from
the
board
about
these
and
some
Direction.
H
M
Multi-Classrooms
I
hate
to
hear
that
that's
being
brought
up
again,
but
of
course,
each
board
member
has
the
right
to
revisit,
but
I
I
can
assure
you
that
multi-grade
classrooms
are
not
in
the
best
interest
of
our
students
and
I.
I
would
think
that
as
a
board,
that
should
be
our
priority
is
to
ensure
that
we're
providing
our
students
with
the
best
possible
education
that
we
can
give
them
and
I
know
firsthand
and
believe
me,
the
staff
worked
extremely
hard
and
we
used
every
resource
that
we
had
available.
M
I
Well
I
was
gonna,
say,
yeah
I
mean
this
is
not
a
fix
to
the
immediate
problem,
but
instead
of
having
Zone
transfers,
you
know
just
kind
of
wide
open,
but
from
here
on
out
only
you
know
based
them
on
on
these
numbers.
You
know
say:
oh
well,
we'll
you
know
we'll
allow
three
at
this
school
this
year.
Six
at
this
one
Whatever,
you
know
instead
of
having
kind
of
a
free-for-all,
you
know.
J
I
I
hear
you
Mr
Holbrook,
and
we
can,
you
know
moving
forward,
say
new
requests.
You
know
we're
gonna,
but
we
already
have
a
problem
where
we
have
any
number
of
classrooms
and
any
number
of
schools
that
are
over
that
Tipping
Point
now
and
we've,
given
you
just
two
examples,
but
we've
looked
at
every
grade
level
at
every
school
and
if
we
were
to
before
we
go
any
further
in
doing
that.
I
just
wanted
to
check
in
with
this
board
because
that's
not
been
our
practice
has
not
been
our
practice.
J
We've
been
very
liberal
with
Zone
transfers.
You
want
your
kid
to
go
to
a
different
School.
The
answer
is
yes,
except
for
what
we
name.
Three
schools,
Dr
Whitford,
New
London
forest
and
Boonsboro-
are
close
to
to
transfers,
but
that
leaves
all
the
other
schools
are
open
to
transfers.
So
what?
If,
if
the
board,
has
the
appetite
for
it?
The
real
problem
we
have
going
in
is
we
plan
for
next
school
years.
We
could
look
at
specific
schools.
J
Whereas
we
can
accommodate
the
families
who
purchased
a
home
in
that
zone,
we
can
accommodate
them,
but
the
Zone
transfers
is
what's
is,
what's
tipping
us,
you
know
and
tell
those
families
we
can
consider
his
own
transfer
to
a
different
school
or,
of
course,
you
always
have
the
right
and
your
your
first
option
for
any
citizen
would
be
your
kid
goes
to
school.
Where
you
watch
home.
You
know
in
your
Zone.
M
J
But
we
are
going
to
Let's.
Thank
you
for
the
clarification
next
month.
I
would
like
for
the
the
board
to
to
answer
those
two
questions
for
us
at
the
direction.
How
many
is
too
many,
let's
put
it
in
the
Staffing
standard,
and
how
do
you
want
to
address
it?
Do
you
want
to
address
it
with
you
know?
We
brought
two
options
here
tonight.
Do
you
wanna?
Do
you
want
to
consider
it
that's
why
one
has
some
discussion
here:
first
Mrs
Harrison,
so
that
next
month
we
can
come
back
with
you
know.
Z
I'd
like
to
address
Mr
Holbrook,
you
ask
about
you,
know
kind
of
pulling
back
now.
Mr,
Hagler
and
I
actually
talked
about
the
budget
implication
if
we
were
to
say
okay,
let
these
students
finish
out
through
fifth
grade,
then
the
the
impact
is
we're,
starting
at
a
million
each
year
and
kind
of
backing
off,
but
we'll
have
several
years
that
we
still
would
have
to
add
teachers
while
we
watch
those
numbers
and
I
think
that's
kind
of
what
we're
trying
to
do.
Z
We're
trying
to
get
enough
information
to
bring
you
good
numbers
when
we're
finalizing
the
budget
and
I
think
you
know,
Mr
Nelms,
you
brought
up
multi-age
I.
Think
if
there's
a
a
great
concern
about
multi-age
classrooms
is
a
better
alternative,
maybe
more
students
in
a
same
grade
classroom
instead
of
limiting
us
there
we're
just
throwing
out
things
for
you
to
think
about
things.
We're
trying
to
think
about,
as
we
are
trying
to
bring
you
a
budget
with
your
priorities,
addressed
and
also
trying
to
be
very
conscious
of
the
money
that
we
have
available.
Z
E
E
So
that
is
a
concern
that
we
would
go
take
that
away
to
from
what
I'm
understanding
this
is
a
concern
at
small
schools,
I,
don't
understand
and
I
hear
the
number
I
think
71
at
TJ.
Well,
TJ's,
not
a
capacity
issue.
So
why
would
we
go
move
71
students
out
of
a
larger
School,
that
there
are
no
capacity
issues,
so
you
know
don't
affect
kids,
where
we
don't
need
to
affect
kids
question
of
the
multi-grade
classrooms
or
multi-age.
Is
that
what
you're
calling
them?
If
we
were
to
say?
E
E
Your
child
is
going
to
be
part
of
this
classroom
and
then
it's
up
to
the
parent,
where
the,
where
they
stay
at
the
elementary
school
of
their
choice
or
they
take
them
back
to
their
home
Elementary,
but
I,
don't
see
where
we
would
want
to
interrupt
kids
that
we
don't
have
a
capacity
issue.
If
we
want,
if
there's
a
hundred
kids
that
want
to
go
to
a
larger
school,
then
we
allow
those
kids
to
go
to
that
school
and
we
bring
teachers
with
those
based
on
head
count.
But
I
need
to
understand.
Z
But
for
zone
for
that
zone
transfer
discussion,
we
would
only
suggest
to
the
board
in
schools
that
it
was
causing
an
issue
where
we're
either
forcing
ourselves
into
having
to
mix
grade
levels
or
having
to
put
another
teacher
in
when
you
look
at
the
smaller
schools.
There's
a
lot
of
advantages
to
being
in
a
small
school.
But
when
you
look
at
a
class
of
let's
say
a
Kindergarten
class
of
that's,
not
a
good
example
hold
on
I'm
trying
to
find
a
good
one,
okay,
so
a
fourth
grade
class
of
27..
Z
Z
Since
our
last
meeting,
I
I
kind
of
gone
back
to
do
a
little
research
on
multi-age
and
I
was
here
as
a
supervisor.
When
you
know
we
were,
we
were
doing
that
and
it
was.
It
was
tough,
but
I
do
think
one
of
the
things
we
lacked
at
that
time
was
providing
some
runway
for
us
to
be
prepared
and
some
training
for
our
teachers.
M
Z
I
I,
just
and
again,
I
have
just
been
trying
to
do
a
little
research
just
to
be
sure
that
you
know,
as
we're
I
think
I
was
asked
at
the
last
meeting
kind
of
what
I
thought
and
I
wanted
to
kind
of
see.
Recent
research
I
think
we
would
maybe
the
way
we're
grouping
students
I
know
that
the
last
time
we
moved
to
some
multi-age
it
was
kind
of
at
the
end
of
summer.
It
was
very
quick
for
principals
and
you're
trying
to
decide
where
your
kids
go.
Z
I
think
we
would
really
have
to
think
and
bring
our
teachers
in
about
the
formation
of
those
classes.
You
know
if
you're
mixing
a
third
and
a
fourth
grade
class,
your
highest
third
graders.
You
know
maybe
with
your
kids,
who
are
at
core
range
there
or
some
just
interesting
scheduling
like
maybe
you
have
a
teacher,
that's
teaching.
Second,
third
and
fourth
grade
math,
where
maybe
the
classes
are
a
little
larger
but
you're
rotating,
so
their
core
classes
are
smaller,
but
maybe
they
go
to
Resource
as
a
larger
class.
M
Z
Right
and
I
think
too
that
I
think
elementary
teachers
do
do
a
great
job
of
leveling
reading
and
leveling
math
groups
so
going
in
purposeful
with
that
I,
don't
think
we
should
put
kindergartners
in
a
multi-age
because
we
don't
know
them
well
enough.
So
I
think
we
really
have
to
look
at
the
data
of
where
they're
at
where
their
strengths
are,
where
their
weaknesses
are
so
I
think
if,
if
we
did
end
up
going
that
way,
if
that's
what
the
board
chose
I
mean
that
we're
just
discussing
it.
Z
A
E
Z
Z
Z
J
Just
wanted
to
respond
to
you
know
Mr
Hill
saying
why
would
we
remove
kids
from
a
score?
We
had
capacity,
we
wouldn't
we'd,
be
I'd,
say
very
judicious,
whichever
direction
the
board
provides.
Whether
that's
you
know
what
we
present
here
tonight
was,
you
know,
use
the
policy
as
written
Zone
transfers
if
there's
a
concern
in
a
particular
grade
level,
a
particular
School.
J
That's
you
know
tipping
us
to
having
to
create
a
another
classroom
section
that
would
be
the
only
grade
level
in
that
school.
That
we'd
be
looking
at
Zone
transfer
requests.
We
would
be
doing
blanket.
We
have
a
you
know,
not
quite
400
elementary
school
children.
We
just
look
at
them
one
at
a
time,
each
child
individually
in
the
impact
that
transfers
having
and
there
was
a
comment
or
two
here
about
staff
and
bringing
their
children.
E
I
want
to
avoid
I
mean
the
way
it
was
presented
to
me.
It
was
all
schools
all
policy,
so
it
sounds
like
we're
changing
a
little
bit
and
that's
fine,
but
there's
no
need
to
affect
kids
when
you
don't
have
to
affect
them.
So
let's
create
a
policy
that
you
know:
here's
where
we
need
it.
This
is
where
we,
what
we
could
Implement
and
understand
how
it
affects
the
schools
that
are
taking
it
above
that
number
and.
Z
I'm,
sorry,
if,
if
I
misspoke
during
the
presentation,
our
suggestion
would
be
for
schools
that
the
numbers
are
forcing
us
to
either
add
add
teachers,
so
it
would
primarily
be
the
smaller
schools
when
I
was
saying
that
I
had
data
on
a
reset
where
everybody
goes
back.
The
reason
we
did.
That
is
because
we
wanted
to
also
be
aware
that
if
we
sent
you
know
39
students
from
Monita
back
to
their
base
schools.
What
was
that
effect
on
the
Bay
Schools
and
were
we
overcrowding,
those
which
caused
another
issue?
Z
E
E
J
Yes,
Madam
chair
tonight,
Dr
Tross
was
going
to
be
sharing
with
you
our
plan
for
using
our
Perkins
funding
for
next
school
year.
That's
funding
for
students
in
grades
5
through
12,
who
are
enrolled
in
CTE
courses
as
we've
shared
with
the
board
through
some
email
Communications.
It's
unfortunate.
We
didn't
receive
the
information
needed
from
vdoe
until
after
our
last
board
meeting
and
we
have
a
deadline
to
meet
before
our
next
board
meeting.
J
So
normally,
what
we
would
do
is
we'd
present
our
plan
for
information
and
ask
you
the
following
month
to
take
action,
but
tonight
because
of
constraints
that
are
out
of
our
control.
We
want
to
both
present
our
plan
for
using
the
Perkins
Grant
and
then
make
a
request
that
the
board
considers
setting
aside
the
two
meeting
cycle
and
take
action
tonight
so
that
we
can
meet
the
deadline
that
is
required
of
us
from
the
bdoe.
J
K
You
Dr
Bergen,
so
the
2020
324
Perkins
Grant
application
is
being
presented,
as
Dr
Bergen
said,
for
information
and
action
tonight,
and
so,
as
we've
outlined
in
the
attached
application,
these
funds
will
be
used
to
support
students
in
grades
5-12
enrolled
in
Career
and
Technical
education
courses.
The
funds
will
go
towards
purchasing
equipment
and
other
supplies
needed
to
sustain
our
CTE
programs
and
the
grant
was
developed
and
thanks
to
Mr
haas's
efforts.
K
He's
worked
very
hard
on
this
and
I
appreciate
that,
but,
as
he
and
I
have
worked
together
on
this,
it
was
developed
using
a
comprehensive
local
needs
assessment,
with
input
from
schools
and
by
analyzing
performance
reports
from
previous
years.
Also
Mr
Haas
collaborated
with
other
CT
supervisors
and
directors
from
surrounding
divisions,
and
so
just
a
few
highlights
the
performance
assessments
which
are
on
page
seven.
These
numbers
reflect
performance
in
Bedford,
County
students
towards
State
targets.
We
have
sustained
and
we're
proud
of
the
fact
that
we've
sustained
success
over
multiple
years
in
Bedford
County.
K
As
you
can
see,
we've
met
all
Targets,
except
for
the
non-traditionals,
but
we
have
shown
growth
from
last
year
and
just
want
to
note
that
the
data
you
are
seeing
is
for
Medford
county
seniors
for
the
21-22
school
year.
There
was
a
quick
reference
guide.
There
is
a
lot
of
abbreviations
and
that's
due
to
spacing
issues
and
limitations
with
the
application
itself.
So
we
did
create
that
quick
reference
guide.
So
you
understood
what
that
meant
and
then
finally,
there's
a
budget
summary
and
that's
on
page
44..
K
As
you
can
see,
we've
moved
most
of
our
funding
to
Capital
outlay
and
Equipment
purchases,
purchase
Services,
internal
expenses
and
other
travel
funds.
We've
moved
those
to
local
funds
and
that
allows
us
to
put
more
money
into
equipment
and
other
costs
that
are
investments
really
for
long-term
success
in
our
CTE
programs.
K
So
upon
approval
of
the
plan,
Mr
Haas
we'll
meet
with
CT,
Department
chairs,
administrators
and
bookkeepers
and
we'll
make
determinations
about
how
to
allot
specifically
to
different
schools
and
programs
and
then
again,
once
it's
approved
by
the
Department
of
Education,
it
will
be
available
after
July
1st
one
more
comment
before
we
have
questions.
I
want
to
mention
that
April's
Workforce
Readiness
month,
and
so
this
was
established
to
promote
the
need
to
identify
Workforce,
Development
opportunities
that
enable
students
to
be
prepared
to
succeed
in
this
new
economy.
K
Our
Workforce
Readiness
programs
that
offer
training
on
skill
sets
that
will
allow
students
to
be
globally
competitive.
It
is
also
critical
that
we
collaborate
with
our
businesses
and
our
Industries
in
the
community
and
our
community
college
system
to
ensure
that
students
have
Early
Access
and
opportunity
to
participate
in
the
workforce
Readiness
program.
So
again
we
already
be
proud
of
the
work
that
has
been
done.
We
look
forward
to
Future
growth
of
CTE
in
Bedford
County.
C
When
it
comes
to
the
equipment
that
we're
purchasing
with
this,
we
we
want
to
make
sure
that
our
staff
is
trained
on
the
equipment
so
that
we
can
ensure
that
we
are
using.
It.
Is
that
included
somewhere
in
that
as
well,
not
just
the
purchase,
but
the
the
teaching
of
how
we
should
be
using
it.
Well,.
K
I
can
answer
them
as
far
as
the
students
go.
There
are
OSHA
standards
that
students
must
show
competencies
in
before
they
can
move
forward
with
with
the
courses,
so
they
would
certainly
be
trained
in
that
and,
of
course
that
requires
staff.
So
now,
as
far
as
the
specific
staff
training
I
may
have
to
follow
up
with
you
on
that,
but
but
I
can
assure
you,
students
are
expected
to
show
competencies
in
those
standards
before
using
it.
E
One
thing
that
I
would
ask:
if
we're
not
doing
it
is
an
audit
and
what
I
mean
by
that
is
any
equipment
that
we
have
ordered
as
they
come
in
I.
Don't
know
what
the
timeline
is
I'll,
let
you
guys
figure
that
out,
but
I
I'd
like
an
audited
to
make
sure
we're
utilizing
that
equipment
I'll
use
an
example
and
I've
shared
this
with
Randy,
so
I'm,
not
throwing
Randy
under
the
bus
he's.
Probably
like
oh
Lord
here
we
go.
E
E
E
Some
teachers
absolutely
love
them.
They
use
them
every
day.
They
save
it
download
it
share
it.
On
Chromebooks
I
mean
it's
the
real
deal.
Other
teachers
won't
even
turn
it
on.
They
have
no
clue
they,
they
just
don't
use
it,
and
so
I
want
to
make
sure,
because
I
love
technology
I,
think
you
guys
know
that,
but
I
want
to
make
sure
when
we're
spending
dollars,
we're
following
up
to
make
sure
we're
using
it.
E
So
I,
just
I'd
like
some
type
of
audit
and
that's
Randy
and
I,
talked
about
it.
It's
not
just
for
CTE.
It's
for
anything
that
we're
ordering
any
equipment
any
new
technology,
who's
training
that
require
it.
You
know
even
require
them
to
come
back
six
months
later,
just
to
do
a
follow-up
to
make
sure
we're
getting
what
we're
paying
for
and
that
we're
using
it
to
the
fullest.
You
know
ability,
so
thank
you,
but
this
is
good
stuff.
So.
E
A
H
A
A
J
Yeah
so
board
member
says
you're
aware,
due
to
a
relatively
mild
winter,
Mr
Edwards
did
not
get
the
opportunity
to
say
it's
a
snow
day
baby,
so
you
all
may
have
been
contacted
by
teachers
individually
or
collectively.
I
know,
I
am
when
I'm
in
schools
teachers
have
asked.
Can
we
modify
our
calendar
as
adopted
since
we
have
so
many
built-in
days
and
didn't
need
them
or
use
them,
as
we
have
had
to
in
previous
years?
Can
we
reduce
the
number
of
instructional
days
at
the
end
of
the
year?
J
This
is
this
is
totally
for
the
board.
It
is
your
adopted
calendar.
If
you
would
like
to
modify
the
calendar
it'd
be
your
prerogative
to
do
so,
not
knowing.
If
you
do
or
do
not
want
to
modify
the
calendar,
we
are
bringing
you
a
suggestion
about
how
we
could
eliminate
two
instructional
days.
I
think
we
do.
We
have
that
you're
ready
to
talk
through
that.
J
Z
Evening
again,
members
of
the
board,
as
Dr
Bergen
just
said,
the
administration
at
the
school
board
office
administrators
at
the
school
level.
Parents
have
been
asking
and
I
know
that
you
also
have
been
getting
questions
regarding
a
modification
to
this
year's
school
calendar,
since
we
have
not
used
any
of
our
banked
snow
time
again.
I
wanted
to
say
this
is
not
a
recommendation
from
the
administration
regarding
a
change
to
the
calendar.
We
are
just
providing
some
guidance
and
some
options
if
the
board
is
interested
in
changing
the
calendar.
Z
Currently,
our
seniors
last
day
of
school
is
Friday
May,
the
26th
and
their
graduation
is
on
Saturday
May
the
27th.
However,
all
other
students
are
currently
supposed
to
finish
their
last
two
days
of
school
on
Tuesday
and
Wednesday,
May
30th
and
31st,
with
teachers
working
on
Thursday
and
Friday
June,
1st
and
2nd
to
complete
their
teacher
work
days.
Z
If
the
board
would
like
to
discuss
this
I'm
happy
to
answer
any
questions,
I
would
ask
that
if
a
change
to
the
calendar
is
desired
by
the
majority
of
the
board,
if
that
decision
could
be
made
quickly,
it
would
be
really
important
for
us
to
get
that
notification
out
to
family.
So
they
can
plan
for
a
change
in
the
end
of
the
school
year.
Schedule
and
I'm
happy
to
take
any
questions.
M
Z
Well,
what
we
would
be
doing
is
just
moving
it
back,
so
if
students
go
to
less
days,
then
we
would
just
we're
backing
up.
The
two
teacher
work
days,
I
guess
is:
is
that
what
you're
asking
me
they
would
have
gone?
The
teachers
would
have
their
work
days.
They
would
have
worked
with
the
kids
through
May
31st,
and
then
they
would
have
had
their
two
work
days
to
finish
out
the
school
year
on
June,
1st
and
2nd.
Z
E
Week,
I'm,
just
because
we
were
scheduled
through
the
second,
so
in
reality
we're
giving
teachers
two
additional
work
days
or
not
just
teachers,
but
how
many
employees
are
we
given
two
additional
days
and
I'm,
not
saying
I'm,
not
for
it
I'm
just
trying
to
understand?
What's
the
impact
so
we're
taking
two
days
paid
days
and
giving
them
to
employees?
Is
that
correct
for.
E
Z
J
So
maybe
to
address
your
question:
Mr
Hill
we
can.
This
is
a
fluid
conversation.
Maybe
we
can
make
a
decision
or
the
war
can
have
some
discussion,
a
decision
on
whether
we
want
to
shorten
the
number
of
days
that
students
attend
and
then
separate
from
that.
If
you
want
to
then
decide
what
happens
with
all
the
staff
who
support
students,
whether
or
not
you
want
to
shorten
their
their
their
contract
year
by
by
two
days
or
not,
that's
what
I'm
hearing
in
the
question?
That's
I'm
just.
E
Just
trying
to
figure
out
I
mean,
what's
the
impact
of
two
days,
I
mean
for
how
many
employees
that's
my
question.
I
mean
I,
understand
the
schedule,
change
and
I
support
it,
students
getting
out
before
graduation
and
not
coming
back,
but
I
thought.
The
intention
was
that
it
would
be
work
days
for
teachers
without
students
and
so
now
I'm
hearing
that
it's
not
only
work
days
that
the
kids
won't
be
here,
but
we're
also
giving
two
additional
days
off.
Z
Or
it
could
not
be
that
I
think
that's
we're
we're
just
presenting
an
option
for
how
it
could
be
modified,
so
I
think
our
main
I
think
the
main
question
we've
been
getting
from
parents
is
students
have
all
this
extra
instructional
time?
Can
they
get
out
the
same
time
as
seniors?
So
we
could
say
yes
and
then
they
not
return
to
school
on
Tuesday
and
Wednesday
and
I.
Think
as
Dr
Bergen
said,
then
we
can
address.
Z
Does
the
staff
who
who
work
two
days
after
kids
leave?
Do
they
work
those
two
days
and
go
or
do
they
work
all
of
the
days
they
were
scheduled
to
work
that
week?
They
just
have
two
extra
days
without
students
to
possibly
do
some
more
work
prep
for
next
year
do
professional
development
I
think
we
we
would
figure
that
out
with
ever
whatever
the
board
would
wish
us
to
do.
Z
It
wouldn't
be
a
what
we're
talking
about
is
not
a
change
for
all
staff.
We're
just
talking
about
the
the
people
who
serve
the
students
directly,
so
teachers,
paraprofessionals
they're,
would
be
some
effect
to
bus
drivers
and
would
not
have
to
report.
Nutrition
would
clean
up
the
kitchen
and
they
would
be
done
right.
Z
E
Other
comment
that
I
think
is
very
important
to
make,
because
you
know
I
agree
that
the
last
two
days
you
know
half
of
our
students
aren't
there
they're
not
going
to
come
back,
but
I
want
to
be
very
clear
that
we're
not
talking
out
of
both
sides
of
our
mouth,
because
just
a
couple
meetings
ago
we
were
talking
about
learning,
loss
and
the
concern
of
more
classroom
time
and
really
what
are
we
doing
to
bring
our
students
further
ahead?
So
you
know
I
want
to
make
it
clear.
E
The
concern
is
still
there
that
we
have
learning
loss
and
we've
got
major
makeup
to
do,
but
in
knowing
and
having
kids
and
and
the
experience
you
guys
know
well,
half
the
kids
are
not
going
to
be
here
on
those
last
two
days.
So
I
want
to
make
sure
people
understand.
The
only
reason
I
would
support
it
and
I'm.
Not
speaking
for
anybody
else.
Is
that
the
fact
of
we're
not
going
to
get
a
lot
done.
E
Those
last
two
days
anyway,
when
it
comes
to
learning
loss
but
I,
do
want
to
make
sure
we
keep
that
at
a
Forefront
that
that
learning
loss
is
still
a
major
concern.
So
I
don't
know
where
the
rest
of
the
board
stands
on
the
two
days.
I
mean
it.
We
didn't
have
snow
days,
I
mean
we.
We've
had
a
really
good
year.
We've
worked
hard,
I
I'm
fine
with
that,
but
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
that
it
was
noted.
P
E
Madam
chair
again
due
to
time,
urgency
and
making
sure
our
community
parents
teachers
are
able
to
make
plans
and
know
about
a
calendar
change.
I
do
move
that
we
suspend
the
rules
in
reviewing
information
a
month
and
then
waiting
a
month
to
approve
I
would
like
to
move
forward
and
approve
the
calendar
change.
I
A
A
J
Yes,
Madam
chair,
your
intergovernmental
Affairs
committee
met
on
the
21st
of
March
to
review
proposed
revisions
to
eight
policies.
Those
eight
policies
include
ecab
vandalism.
The
suggested
changes
are
removal
of
outdated
cross
references
policy.
Ei
Insurance
management
updates
to
consider
are
strictly
to
Legal
references
policy,
gab
and
iibea,
both
of
which
are
acceptable.
Computer
system
use
the
suggested
edits,
reflect
changes
in
classroom
technology
and
access
to
remote
networks
or
cloud-based
services.
J
J
The
policy
update
recommendations
reflect
an
amendment
to
state
code,
increasing
the
maximum
number
of
paid
leave
days
for
military
leave
from
15
days
as
it's
currently
written
to
21
days.
Iaa
notification
of
learning
objectives
proposed
changes
include
renaming.
The
policy
quote:
transparency
in
education,
end
quote,
and
adding
the
requirement
for
the
school
division
to
post
on
the
division
website
a
list
of
approved
textbooks
by
grade
level,
as
well
as
giving
parents
the
opportunity
to
inspect
on
request
any
instructional
material
used
as
part
of
the
student's
curriculum
policy.
J
Inb
teaching
about
controversial
issues,
extensive
proposed
policy
revisions
would
expand
on
the
importance
of
the
impartial
study
and
discussion
of
political
and
controversial
issues
and
elaboration
of
the
non-discrimination
statement
that
no
race,
ethnicity,
religion,
disability,
status
or
sex
is
inherently
Superior
or
inferior,
and
prohibiting
discussions
with
students
about
sexual
orientation
or
gender
identity
and
policy,
JM
restraint
and
seclusion
of
students.
This
policy
requires
annual
review
by
the
school
board.
It
is
being
presented
with
no
changes
to
the
policy
it's
only
being
presented
because
it's
required
to
be
reviewed
annually.
J
M
Dr
Bergen
and
members
of
the
committee
as
well
policy,
INB
I,
just
have
just
a
couple
of
questions.
First,
let
me
just
say
that
I
certainly
know
and
appreciate
and
I
know
that
the
community
does
and
our
instructional
staff
regarding
the
non-discrimination
piece
to
the
policy,
it's
very,
very
important
and
and
to
have
that
embedded
in
our
policy
is
very
valuable.
M
Were
there
discussions
a
little
bit
more
in
depth
as
it
involved
the
section
that
talks
about
instructional
materials
with
sexually
explicit
content
and
I
know
in
the
past,
pornography
has
been
something,
certainly
that
was
prohibited
for
students
and
to
certainly
access
or
be
involved
in,
but
I
don't
see
that
anywhere
in
the
policy.
So
my
question
is,
or
their
discussion
regarding,
elaborating
more
on
that
aspect
of
it,
helping
to
the
to
make
it
very
clear
to
our
staff
and
also
I,
was
also
just
kind
of
wondering
that
this
bill.
M
After
reading
the
origination
of
the
bill
that,
under
the
Senate
Bill
656,
required
that
the
local
school
boards
should
certainly
enact
this
and
adopt
policies,
but
it
states
that
it
was
due
by
January
the
1st
of
2023.
So
with
that
in
mind,
I'm
I'm
just
wondering
why
the
delay
and
are
we
in
compliance
here.
Z
So
that's
IIA,
it's
IIA
is
the
policy,
and
then
iiar
is
the
regulation
that
gives
the
very
specific
details
and
I
shared
that
in
a
Wednesday
memo
that
we
added
it
after
IIA
had
been
updated,
but
it
does
contain
all
of
the
information
about
this
actually
explicit
materials
and
that
we
we
got
that
out
before
that
January
1st
deadline
so
we're
okay.
There.
M
M
E
M
I
know
that
we've
heard
from
a
number
of
individuals
in
the
community,
more
importantly
from
a
teacher
tonight
that
certainly
shared
their
concerns
and
I
I
can't
help.
But
to
put
my
head
my
former
principal
had
on
and
knowing
that
the
number
of
times
that
students,
even
at
the
elementary
level,
will
engage
in
conversations
with
staff
members
regarding
your
family.
M
They
just
if
they
see
a
picture
of
your
family
on
your
desk,
then
that
Sparks
a
conversation
and
an
interest
in
and
knowing
who
are
these
individuals
and
things
like
that,
and
it's
just
a
natural
thing
that
students
do
and
I'm
wondering
with
this
policy.
If
we've
really
given
a
clear
pathway
for
our
teachers
in
terms
of
handling
that,
are
we
asking
them
not
to
engage
in
in
any
any
conversation,
even
the
simplest
from
a
little
kindergartner
kid
who
may
see
the
picture
of
their
family
on
their
desk
and
just
is
asking
questions
about
them.
E
I
think
the
policy
is
clear,
it
says,
does
not
prohibit
teachers
from
including
in
their
instruction
as
part
of
a
course
of
study,
utilizing
the
textbooks
and
other
instructional
materials
adopted
in
accordance
with
approved
curriculum.
That
includes,
and
it
goes
on
so
if
it's
part
of
the
approved
curriculum,
they
can
talk
about
it
and.
T
P
A
N
A
E
Chair
after
I
want
to
make
sure
I
call
this
out.
I
do
make
a
motion
that
we
approve
the
policy
updates
presented
at
the
March
9th
2023,
with
the
notation
that
we
had
conversation
of
our
last
IGA
meeting
regarding
jjag,
we
did
have
a
reference
has
been
added
to
the
regulation,
which
defines
all
heat
related
illnesses,
including
heat
stroke
and
so
I
am
comfortable
in
bringing
that
forward
and
presenting
the
policy
didn't
change,
so
the
policy
is
the
same.
However,
we
have
added
reference
in
the
regulation.
P
J
Yes,
ma'am
so
direct
you
to
our
screens
or
those
who
are
watching
at
home.
Our
first
celebration
are
these
eight
individuals
here
on
the
screen.
These
are
eight
seniors
that
Susie
G
Gibson
Science
and
Technology
Center,
who
are
part
of
the
automotive
technology
class
and
they
all
of
them
pass
the
Virginia
state
inspection
exam,
which
makes
them
highly
employable
upon
graduation
special
thanks
to
their
instructors
at
Susie
G
and
to
the
Virginia
State
Police
for
their
continued
support
of
this
program.
J
Next
up,
students
from
across
the
School
Division
recently
participated
in
the
Virginia
band
and
Orchestra
Directors
Association
District
concert
band
assessment,
an
event
that
was
held
in
Danville.
Each
Ensemble
was
graded
by
a
panel
of
experienced
band
directors
and
given
a
rating
receiving
a
superior
rating
were
Forest
Middle,
School's,
8th
grade
band,
Jefferson,
Forest,
symphonic
band
and
Jefferson
force,
wind
Symphony
and
Liberty
High
School's
combined
band.
In
addition,
Liberty
Middle
School
8th
grade
Advanced
band
received
an
excellent
rating,
congratulations
to
all
of
our
student
musicians
and
their
musical
directors
for
their
hard
work
and
dedication.
J
Congratulations
to
Liberty
High
School's
student
council
for
being
awarded
a
2023
Achievement
Award.
Given
by
the
Virginia
Student
council's
Association
vsca
in
recognition
of
their
exceptional
record
for
leadership,
service
and
Civic
activities
towards
improving
their
school
and
community
Liberty,
High
School
is
one
of
only
15
schools
across
the
entire
Commonwealth
to
receive
this
award.
J
In
addition,
the
young
lady
pictured
on
the
screen,
Marissa
Parikh,
was
elected
as
the
Region
5
representative
for
next
school
year,
we're
very
proud
of
all
of
our
students
who
recently
participated
in
the
Central
Virginia
High
School
Regional
science,
fair.
Our
students
really
showed
off
all
of
their
research
knowledge,
dedication
and
skills
at
this
Regional
Fair
with
many
students
earning
awards
for
their
amazing
work,
students
earning
a
first
place
for
their
categories
and
moving
forward
to
state
competition
include
Payton,
heimbach,
Claire,
Whaley,
Hannah
key
and
Erica
milhorn.
J
J
Congratulations
to
our
key
clubs
at
both
Liberty
High
and
Jefferson
Forest
on
their
recent
accomplishments.
Liberty's
Key
Club
had
a
first
place
finish
at
the
Capitol
District
leadership
conference,
so
they
will
now
go
on
to
compete
at
the
International
Convention
this
summer.
All
three
of
their
officers,
president
Miranda
Harvey
vice
president
Cameron
Stone
and
webmaster
Anna
Carter,
were
recognized
for
their
distinguished
leadership.
J
Jefferson
four
seniors,
Brooke,
Lee
and
Justin
Kim
were
recognized
for
their
past
leadership
positions
as
Key
Club,
Lieutenant,
Governors
and
Junior
Hannah
Chi
was
installed
as
a
division.
Lieutenant
governor
Junior
kaii
coffee
was
also
recognized
for
going
above
and
beyond
as
an
outstanding
Key
Club
member.
J
In
partnership
with
the
Bedford
area,
Education
Foundation
we're
very
pleased
to
continue
to
lift
up
two
staff
members
each
month
through
the
bedford's
best
program,
which
is
designed
to
recognize
unsung
heroes
who
go
above
and
beyond,
in
making
a
difference
in
people's
lives
every
day.
Congratulations
to
our
recipients.
For
the
month
of
March,
they
were
Montvale
elementary
schools,
Jan
rakes
and
Stanton
River
Middle
School's
principal
Jessica,
Guyer
I
had
the
pleasure
of
visiting
their
schools
and
presenting
them
with
a
gift
of
appreciation
for
all
that
they
do.
J
By
way
of
reminder,
this
is
my
monthly
plug.
If
you
would
like
to
nominate
a
staff
member,
please
visit
our
website
and
click
on
the
bedford's
best
link
under
District
news
and
speaking
of
the
Bedford
area,
Education
Foundation.
We
would
like
to
again
express
our
appreciation
for
all
of
their
support
for
our
teacher
of
the
year
program,
along
with
other
local
businesses,
including
the
fostech
corporation
JM
Freebird
and
Sam
Moore
Furniture.
Their
generous
contributions
allowed
us
to
recognize
all
of
our
teachers
of
the
Year
finalists
for
their
dedication
and
exceptional
work
in
the
classroom.
J
You
might
have
seen
in
recent
news
coverage
a
story
about
staff
members
at
Jefferson,
Forest
High
School,
for
their
life-saving
efforts
towards
one
of
their
colleagues
who
had
gone
into
cardiac
arrest
at
the
school.
Those
staff
members,
Steve,
Everett,
Brian,
Miller,
Jenny,
Davis
and
Kelly
Thomas
were
each
recognized
by
the
Bedford
County
Fire
and
Rescue
for
their
life-saving
efforts
and
members
of
the
forest
volunteer.
Fire
department
were
also
recognized
for
their
support.
That
day.
J
J
J
As
mentioned
earlier
in
several
of
our
staff
reports,
the
month
of
April
is
Workforce
Readiness
month,
as
included
in
our
strategic
plan.
The
school
division
is
committed
to
expanding
our
Workforce
Readiness
and
Career
and
Technical
education
programs
to
better
enable
our
students
to
be
successful
and
competitive
in
the
job
market
After
High
School.
We
had
21
students
from
Gibson
who
placed
at
the
skills,
USA
Regional
competition
and
will
now
be
participating
in
the
state
competitions
on
April
22nd
in
Virginia.
J
Beach
we'd
also
like
to
give
special
recognition
to
the
teachers
for
tomorrow
and
early
childhood
education
students
who
recently
attended
the
Educators
Rising
competition,
where
three
of
our
students
Lauren
wise
and
Haley
Smith
from
Jefferson
forest
and
Olivia
Rousey
from
Liberty
High
School.
The
three
of
them
finished
in
the
top
three
and
will
now
be
headed
to
a
national
competition
in
June.
J
If
you've
been
over
to
Forest
Middle
School
recently,
you
may
have
noticed
that
the
islands
in
the
parking
lot
have
a
new
look
when
the
HVAC
was
being
replaced.
Over
this
past
year,
several
tons
of
river
rock
was
removed
from
Atop
The
Original
building
or
what
is
known
as
the
flat
top
building
that
opened
in
1994.,
using
PTA
funds.
The
Mulch,
that
was
in
the
parking
lot
Islands
was
removed.
Barrier
paper
was
laid
down
and
this
reclaimed
30
year
old,
River
Rock
was
used
to
help
protect
and
beautify
the
campus.
J
We're
using
this
as
an
example
tonight
to
thank
all
of
our
ptas
for
your
support
and
efforts
at
keeping
our
school
campuses
looking
so
good
each
year
since
1987,
the
month
of
March,
has
been
recognized
as
women's
History
Month.
In
order
to
celebrate
the
contributions
women
have
made
to
the
United
States
and
recognize
the
specific
achievements
women
have
made
over
the
course
of
American
history.
J
J
The
month
of
April
is
traditionally
designated
month
of
the
military
child
in
order
to
pay
tribute
to
military
children
and
their
parents.
Virginia
is
home
to
several
of
the
nation's
largest
military
installations
and
has
more
children
whose
parents
are
on
active
duty
or
serve
in
the
reserves
or
National
Guard
than
any
other
state.
J
This
week
is
National
assistant
principles
week.
Our
assistant
principals
are
dedicated
professionals
who
work
tirelessly
to
bolster
teachers,
motivate
students
and
collaborate
with
parents
in
order
to
maintain
a
positive
learning
environment
for
everyone.
Please
join
us
in
celebrating
these
School
leaders
for
their
hard
work
and
commitment.
J
J
Second,
we're
preparing
to
Showcase
some
of
our
best
middle
school
and
high
school
artwork
at
the
Bauer
Center
for
the
Arts,
and
we
want
to
make
sure
that
you
know
you're
invited
to
see
it.
The
middle
school
art
exhibition
will
be
held
the
week
of
April
10-15,
followed
by
the
high
school
art
Expedition
the
week
of
April
18
to
29..
J
Please
check
our
website
for
specific
viewing
hours,
including
special
receptions
and
awards
presentations
and,
lastly,
interim
progress.
Reports
will
go
home
the
week
following
spring
break
on
Thursday
April
20,
so
parents
please
be
on
the
lookout
and
check
on
your
students.
Progress
as
we
head
into
the
final
weeks
of
this
school
year,
Madam
chair.
That
concludes
my
superintendent
comments.
S
C
All
right,
the
seaac
met
on
March
30th
and
we
had
a
training
done.
It
was
a
closed
session,
but
we
had
a
training
done
from
the
Department
of
Education
in
Richmond
it
was,
it
was
really
good.
They
did
a
great
job
presenting.
We
asked
a
lot
of
questions
and
and
I
thought
it
was
very
informative.
The
next
day
on
the
31st,
we
also
had
a
training.
This
was
for
the
public
Ms
Jennings.
C
We
had
like
20
people
or
something
there
from
the
public
asking
questions
about
about
the
seaac
about
special
needs,
and
it
was.
There
was
food
and
I
I.
There
was
a
great
turnout
and
it
was
something
that
we've
been
trying
to
pull
off
for
a
while
and
it
was.
It
was
a
success
and
hopefully
we
get
to
do
more
of
them.
The
end
of
that
report.
H
H
E
Yeah
IGA
we
met
on
March
21st
next
meeting
will
be
April.
25Th
I
had
a
STEM
Academy
board
meeting
on
March
21st
as
well.
Next
meeting
is
Tuesday
May
23rd.
During
the
March
meeting
we
did
approve
the
calendar
for
the
STEM
Academy
for
23
24
year,
and
we
approved
a
preliminary
budget
for
23.24
and
then
gov
school
I
did
not
attend
due
to
a
scheduling,
conflict.
S
I
M
Is
there
any
reports
yeah,
absolutely
the
Laurel
School
Board
we
met
yesterday,
and
our
primary
focus
was
really
just
discussing
the
draft
budget
for
23.24
and
it
does
include
between
five
and
seven
percent.
Pay
increase
for
Staffing
at
the
Laurel
School,
with
a
lot
of
emphasis
was
placed
on
the
support
staff,
our
repair
professionals,
ensuring
that
those
individuals
received
a
good
raise
there,
and
our
next
meeting
will
be
May
the
3rd
and
we'll
at
that
time.
A
M
Okay,
well,
I
just
want
to
wish
everyone.
Everyone,
teachers,
students,
staff-
all
of
you,
just
a
relaxing
and
fun-filled
spring
break
enjoy
yourself.
You
deserve
it,
that's
for
sure
and
I'm
so
glad
that
we
were
able
to
vote
on
the
calendar
change
there
for
you
and
that's
kind
of
going
to
make
that
spring
break,
maybe
even
a
little
bit
more
sweeter
for
you
just
knowing
that
that
adjustment
you've
got
those
extra
days
there
to
begin
your
summer,
vacation
next
thing,
I
I
would
like
to
take
the
time
doing.
M
M
We
have
the
greatest
teacher
of
the
year
program,
the
greatest
sports
student
recognition.
Announcer
by
far-
and
we
can't
forget,
we
cannot
forget
those
anticipated
snow
day,
announcements
that
you
created.
We
all
waited
for
those
moments.
We
waited
to
hear
that
voice
and
it
meant
so
much
to
us
and
boy.
They
were
awesome
too
your
work
and
your
commitment
to
ensuring
that
our
retirees-
you
never
forgot
anyone,
even
the
retirees,
were
recognized
and
not
to
mention
support
staff.
M
The
the
support
staff
employee
of
the
year
program-
you
know
I-
could
go
on
and
on
and
on
and
on.
The
list
is
just
endless
and
I
would
be
remiss
not
to
recognize
the
fact
that
you
received
in
your
career
time
a
national
recognition
for
your
work
in
public
relations.
I,
don't
know
if
anyone
knows
that,
but
I
remember
when
you
were
honored
on
that
National
stage.
M
M
I
Well,
I'd
just
like
to
say
we
had
a
couple:
people
from
the
community
come
up
and
speak
about
school
safety,
and
you
know
just
won't
just
want
to
be
known
that
that
it
is
a
it
is
a
priority
and
we
are.
We
had
had
some
meetings
in
the
past
with
the
sheriff's
department
and
the
safety
team.
Here
you
know
on
implementing
some
of
the
some
things
or
things
we
could
do.
Some
of
them
have
been
implemented.
I
I
don't
know
when
the
next
meeting
is
going
to
be
about
that,
but
there.
But
there
is
a
plan
of
action.
You
know
in
in
the
works
and
and
as
far
as
you
know,
something
was
said
about
money
has
been
spent
on
the
schools.
You
know
unnecessarily
unnecessary
money.
You
know,
and
I
would
agree
in
the
past
that
maybe
Aesthetics
have
taken
priority
over
safety,
but
you
know
there's
nothing.
I
H
H
C
Looks
like
most
of
the
crowd
left.
They
must
know
that
I'm
pretty
long-winded
when
it
comes
to
closing
comments.
Mr
Hagler,
we
heard
tonight
about
some
options
with
playground,
equipment,
I.
Think
I
saw
you
taking
some
notes.
I
know
we
have
our
grant
writer
I'm
sure,
that's
something
that
we
definitely
can
look
into
all
right
today
was
the
big
feet
meet
for
all
our
special
needs.
C
Kids
here
in
Bedford
County,
it
was
held
at
Liberty,
High,
School,
big,
congratulations
to
all
our
student
athletes
that
participated
today,
including
my
son,
I
heard
he
got
a
speeding
ticket
after
I
left.
It
was
a
great
time
thank
you
to
everyone
of
the
the
people
that
came
from
Special
Olympics,
the
teachers,
the
staff
and
all
the
students
that
helped
make
it
a
success.
It's
not
the
student
athletes
are
there
and
they're
competing,
but
they
have
a
lot
of
volunteers
that
are
students
that
are
there
also
helping
and
just
the
smiles
on
everybody's
face.
C
C
That
allows
for
the
kids
to
have
sleepovers
and
and
late
nights
for
the
parents
or
move
it
to
how
we
had
it
this
year,
which
it
is
what
it
is?
It
just
happened,
but
it
was
the
the
next
Monday
after
that,
so
it
was
93
said
they
would
like
to
have
it
after
the
day
after
the
Super
Bowl.
So
just
some
food
for
thought
I
want
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
what's
going
on
in
the
community,
with
our
Board
of
Supervisors
and
some
of
the
decisions
that
they
have
to
make.
C
You
know
our
school
board
works
really
closely
with
them
on
the
needs
of
community,
especially,
of
course
here
with
the
schools.
I
want
to
thank
all
the
members
of
this
board
and
of
the
Board
of
Supervisors
for
looking
at
the
issues
and
trying
to
address
them
head
on
I,
again,
don't
envy
the
decisions
that
they
have
to
make
I'm
a
small
businessman
and
I
have
to
deal
with
cost
increases
all
the
time
you
know
part
of
our
job
here
up
on
this
stage
is
to
inform
and
educate
the
public.
C
C
I
want
to
preference
what
I'm
saying
by
saying
I,
don't
believe
in
raising
taxes
and
any
justification
of
services
should
not
be
a
reason
to
increase
taxes,
but
we
live
in
a
very
inflationary
time
and
Rising
costs
must
be
considered
if
these
projects
were
completed
in
2010
or
2015
in
2015
dollars.
Our
money
would
have
gone
a
lot
further
and
we
would
not
have
had
many
of
these
repairs
staring
Us
in
the
eyes.
C
C
Again
they
have
tough
decisions
to
make.
Overall,
the
tax
assessments
have
gone
up
on
the
houses,
so
the
choices
that
they
have
to
make
again
it's
all
about
education
is
they
can
do
nothing
with
the
current
tax
rate
and
then
everyone
would
have
a
much
higher
tax
bill
in
the
county.
They
can
reduce
the
rate
which
is
being
advertised
as
an
18
reduction,
which
would
be
the
the
new
current
rate,
which
is
not
a
full
reduction
to
the
equalization
of
the
rate.
C
If
we
do
none
of
that,
then
the
level
of
service
would
either
have
to
be
reduced
and
the
infrastructure
projects
such
as
our
auditoriums
and
other
things,
would
have
to
be
put
off
for
several
years.
I'm
not
sure
that
anything
gets
cheaper
over
time,
but
history
tells
us
that
it
does
not
again.
These
are
tough
decisions
and
I
do
not
envy
them.
The
county
does
a
great
job
overall
of
keeping
taxes
low
and
keeps
Bedford
County
as
the
best
and
most
affordable
place
to
live
in
the
region.
C
Thankfully,
this
board
and
members
of
the
of
our
central
office
were
able
to
accomplish
providing
teacher
and
staff
raises,
handle
fuel
increases
and
other
Financial
hurdles
without
increasing
our
operating
budget
and
putting
money
towards
the
CIT
River
and
reversion
that's
a
big
win.
We
will
play
the
hand
that
we're
dealt
and
we
will
continue
to
work
hard
to
make
the
best
decisions
for
the
children
of
the
county
for
everyone
who
spoke
tonight.
Well,
we
may
not
be
on
the
same
side
of
certain
issues.
C
C
While
we
cannot
control
many
of
the
global
issues
and
the
I
told
you
so's
can't
change
the
past,
we
continue
to
make
strides
and
improve
our
backyard.
In
particular
these
Public
Schools.
We
will
continue
to
support
both
the
efforts
of
our
teachers
and
sound
policy
that
redirect
our
Focus
back
on
education.
C
Sadly,
our
children
are
getting
distracted
from
things
that
infiltrate
our
education
system
instead
of
Education.
We
continue
to
focus
on
social
issues
versus
education
and
the
results
are
are
failing
benchmarks.
The
blame
does
not
belong
to
the
teachers,
much
of
the
burden
and
the
content
is
placed
at
the
doorstep
and
into
their
environment.
C
C
This
is
the
biggest
opportunity
that
we
have
to
create
a
to
create
a
successful
and
great
future
for
our
kids
and
their
families.
Focusing
on
anything
else
is
not
our
job
and
indicates
a
lack
of
focus
on
our
mission.
We
have
the
ability
we
have
the
talent
we
have
the
desire
from
our
from
our
students.
Bedford
County
is
capable
willing
and
able,
but
we
need
to
get
out
of
our
own
way
when
it
comes
to
social
agendas
and
the
distractions
of
the
classroom.
C
There
are
thousands
of
reasons
to
live
in
Bedford
and
only
a
few
reasons
not
to
we
need
to
work
on
retaining
the
best
talent
and
attracting
similar
talent
to
our
school
district.
I've
spoken
and
been
in
communication
with
teachers
that
feel
the
elimination
of
social
pressures
and
distractions
will
lead
to
a
better
teacher
work,
environment
and
Better
Learning
environment
like
it
was
when
most
of
us
were
in
school.
C
Lastly,
seniors
remember
to
finish
strong
and
make
as
many
memories
as
you
can.
You
don't
know
it
now,
but
you
will
look
back
on
these
days
as
the
good
old
days
so
enjoy
them.
I'm,
a
big
Lynyrd,
Skynyrd
fan
and
the
lyrics
a
simple
man
can
remind
us,
take
your
time,
don't
live
too
fast
troubles
will
come
and
they
will
pass.
Your
future
has
a
way
of
working
itself
out
believe
in
yourself
and
surround
yourself
with
people
who
see
the
best
in
you
enjoy
your
spring
break
and
happy
Easter.
E
S
E
All
I
wanted
to
again
tell
the
staff
nice
work
on
the
presentations.
It's
really
nice
to
get
back
to
things
that
are
important
for
instruction
in
our
students,
so
really
appreciate
that,
and
it's
always
good
to
hear
about
grant
money
and
how
we're
going
to
be
using
those
I
want
to
give
a
congratulations
and
shout
out
to
Forest
Elementary
PTA.
E
They
raised
22
444
dollars
in
the
Boosterthon
over
the
last
week
and
for
those
that
are
in
the
forest
area
tomorrow.
If
you
want
to
see
Miss
Manley,
she
will
be
camping
out
in
the
Showcase.
That
was
part
of
the
deal,
so
I
encourage
anyone
to
stop
by
and
get
a
peek
at
Miss
Manley.
Also,
congratulations
and
some
of
these
things
are
repeats,
but
I
still
have
to
call
them
out.
Congratulations
to
Jefferson,
Forest,
High,
School
and
our
heroes.
E
They
saved
an
employee's
life
a
couple
weeks
back
and
I
wanted
to
share
a
story
because
I
think
it's
important
to
know
the
community
that
we
live
in.
But
during
this
emergency
one
of
our
teachers
got
a
phone
call
and
said:
hey
just
want
you
to
know.
There
is
an
emergency
taking
place
in
your
facility,
I,
don't
know
where
or
what's
going
on,
but
I
just
wanted.
You
aware
that
teacher
went
and
gathered
other
teachers
in
that
hallway
and
they
prayed
for
that
man.
They
didn't
know
what
was
going
on.
E
They
didn't
know
who
it
was,
but
we
had
teachers
who
were
willing
to
go
and
pray
for
our
employee
who
they
didn't
know
who
it
was.
They
didn't
know
what
the
situation
was,
but
they
were
upstairs
in
a
hall
praying
and
not
knowing
what
was
going
on
downstairs,
but
he
survived
he's
here
to
tell
about
it
and
we've
got
several
heroes
in
this
building
and
I
just
wanted
to
recognize
them.
They
are
heroes.
You'll
see
one
of
them.
E
He
walks
around
with
a
mohawk
he's
a
really
cool
guy,
but
I
did
I
want
to
call
call
him
out,
even
though
it
was
part
of
the
presentation
tonight.
So
thank
you
to
teacher
Heather
hebner
and
the
Jefferson
Forest
High
School
staff
on
a
successful
prom.
This
past
weekend,
at
The,
Virginian
and
Then,
followed
by
that
I,
want
to
thank
the
Jefferson
Forest
PTA
and
parents
Who
provided
an
after
prom
here
at
JF.
E
I
know,
I've
said
this
in
the
past,
but
it's
really
neat
to
see
a
high
school
transformed
from
a
high
school
into
an
event
center
for
these
kids
to
come
into
after
prom,
and
it's
it's
really
a
special
time
and
I
thought
the
kids
really
had
a
good
time.
Thankfully
it
was
changed
from
4
a.m,
to
2
30
a.m
this
year,
so
that
was
nice
as
a
parent
to
be
able
to
check
out
a
little
early.
E
I
also
wanted
to
mention
this
summer
for
those
who
love
Robotics
and
drones.
One
of
our
awesome
teachers,
Cindy
Watson
at
Forest
Middle
School,
is
going
to
have
a
first
annual
FMS
Robotics
and
drone
Academy.
The
theme
is
Mission
to
Mars:
let's
navigate
the
topography,
it's
for
Rising
4th
through
seventh
graders
for
2023-24.
E
It's
going
to
be
held
Monday
through
Thursday
June
5th
through
the
8th
there's
two
sessions,
either
9
A.M
to
noon
or
one
to
four.
You
choose
one
time
slot.
There
is
a
tuition
cost
of
135
dollars
But,
it
includes
stem
experience,
FMS
robotics,
drone,
Academy
shirt,
a
wristband
team
picks,
take
home
drone
and
more
and
really
some
cool
stuff.
If
you
get
to
stop
by
FMS
and
go
in
that
classroom,
it's
really
awesome
experience
staff
request,
I'll
mention
a
couple
of
these
I
I
said
it
earlier
purchases
and
vendor
training.
E
You
know
any
kind
of
I
mentioned
the
3D
printers
earlier
touch
boards
any
kind
of
training
that
we
can
offer
to
our
teachers
to
make
sure
we're
using
the
technology
that
we've
paid
for,
and
then
I
mentioned
the
audit
signing
off
if
it's
being
used
Etc
another.
That
I
would
like
to
look
at
another
staff
report.
E
Is
we've
been
talking
about
providing
options,
opportunities
for
our
students
and
I
mentioned
it
to
Trevor
earlier,
but
I
really
want
to
take
an
opportunity
to
see
what
we
can
do
around
an
aviation
program
for
our
Bedford
County
students
there's
definitely
interest
in
our
area.
There's
opportunity,
I've
been
polling
students.
E
One
other
thing
I
want
to
mention:
we
talk
about
state
standards
and
where
how
we're
performing
when
it
comes
to
soqs,
I
I,
don't
want
a
state
standard.
I
want
a
Bedford
County
standard
and
Karen
Dr
Wilford
you
and
I
have
talked
about
this.
I
want
to
know
what
it
would
take
for
us
to
be
above
the
state
standard.
What
would
it
take?
What
are
the
things
that
we
need
to
provide
as
a
board
to
you
as
a
staff
to
get
us
there
and
I
would
encourage
all
of
you
think
outside
of
the
box?
E
Sometimes
it's
going
to
take
us
doing
things
that
are
not
the
normal
protocol.
What
is
it
that
gets
us
there?
But
unfortunately-
and
this
is
just
my
personal
opinion-
our
standards
have
lowered
and
lowered
and
lowered
and
they're.
They
just
continue,
and
so
I
want
to
reverse
that,
and
instead
of
saying
we're
going
to
meet
State
Standards
I
want
there
to
be
a
Bedford
County
standard.
E
So
I
would
like
staff
to
work
on
that
and
bring
it
and
present
it
I'm,
not
giving
you
a
timeline,
but
I
do
want
to
see
it
and
then
bring
it
to
the
board
for
us
to
agree
and
approve
that
we're
going
after
a
Bedford
standard
and
what
does
it
look
like
and
then
to
this
board?
I
want
to
say:
congratulations.
E
A
Thank
you,
Mr
field
I'm,
going
to
keep
mine
short,
sweet
and
simple
first
thing,
most
Shameless
monthly
plug
for
bus
drivers
if,
during
the
years
draw
into
an
end,
but
now
will
be
the
time
to
sign
up
and
get
ready
to
go
at
the
start
of
next
year.
We
sure
could
appreciate
your
help
and
I
just
want
to
say
to
everyone:
happy
Resurrection,
Day,
Sunday
and
I
hope
everyone
has
a
safe,
Happy,
Spring
Break
told
you
I
was
gonna,
keep
it
short
and
sweet.