02.11.2011 Regular School Board Meeting - Fluvanna County ...

DRAFT
Minutes
Fluvanna County School Board Meeting
January 25, 2011
1. Call to Order; Roll Call; Pledge of Allegiance; Moment of Silence
The Fluvanna County School Board held a called meeting on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at
Central Elementary for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the Domino Plan. The
Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Clerk called roll, and the following School
Board members were present: Mrs. Bertha Armstrong, Mrs. Barbara Gibbons, Mr. Tom Muir,
Mrs. Camilla Washington, and Mr. Brian Phillips. Mr. Doug Johnson was absent.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Phillips, the School Board voted unanimously to
adopt the agenda for January 25, 2011.
3. Domino Plan Presentation
Mr. Carter presented the Domino Plan. Copies of the presentation were provided for the
public.
The Chair stated that there will be additional public hearings scheduled.
4. Public Hearing on Domino Plan-Public Comments
Bridgett Madison, parent of a Columbia Elementary student, asked for clarification that there
are no plans to close Cunningham and Columbia School.
Lori Reece, encouraged the Board to gain input from teachers and administrators about
grade divisions and levels.
Gloria Sharer, fifth grade teacher at Central Elementary, asked why the Domino Plan
includes grouping fourth and Fifth grade but not third grade based on SOL testing
considerations and passing rates.
Nicole Scholes would like the School Board to take into consideration the transition for
students entering third grade, then again for fourth and fifth grade.
Patti Reynard said she has questions regarding buses and bus routes with the transitions to
the new buildings, and she hopes for additional community access for use of facilities.