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P.O. Drawer 140, 100 Central Circle
Low Moor, VA 24457
Office (540) 863-1800
MINUTES
CALLED MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE
ALLEGHANY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
The Alleghany County School Board held a called meeting and work session on March 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office Complex in Low Moor, Virginia.
PRESENT: Gerald E. Franson; R. Craig Lane; Norman L. Persinger, Jr.; Jennifer S. Seckner; Benjamin J. Truett, Vice Chairman; and Jacob L. Wright. Also present: Eugene P. Kotulka, Superintendent; and Lorie C. Bess, Clerk.
ABSENT: Randall S. Tucker
Vice Chairman Truett presided and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The call to order was followed by a moment of silence and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
(17-227) CODE OF VIRGINIA: COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE 2.2-1-254.A, COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION 2.2-1-254.B1, PERSONNEL MATTERS 2.2-3711.A.1.
MOTION: That the School Board enter closed session to discuss Compulsory Attendance and Personnel Matters as authorized by the Code of Virginia Sections 2.2-1-254.A, 2.2-1-254.B.1 and 2.2-3711.a.1.
MOTION: Mr. Franson
SECOND: Mrs. Seckner
ROLL CALL VOTE: Unanimous
Time: 6:02 p.m.
MOTION: That the School Board return to open session from closed session.
MOTION: Mrs. Seckner
SECOND: Mr. Lane
ROLL CALL VOTE: Unanimous
TIME: 6:09 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Chairman requests a motion to certify that to the best of each member’s knowledge:
- Only public business matters lawfully exempted from opening 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 were heard, discussed or considered by the School Board.
MOTION: Mrs. Seckner
SECOND: Mr. Lane
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Franson - YES
Mr. Lane - YES
Mr. Persinger - YES
Mrs. Seckner - YES
Mr. Truett - YES
Mr. Tucker - ABSENT
Mr. Wright - YES
6 - YES 1 - ABSENT 0 - NO
TIME: 6:10 p.m.
____________________________________ ______________________________
Chairman, Alleghany County School Board Clerk
PERSONNEL
(17-228) PERSONNEL ACTIONS
MOTION: That the Board approve all personnel actions as discussed in closed session and recommended by the Superintendent.
MOTION: Mr. Lane
SECOND: Mr. Wright
ROLL CALL VOTE: Unanimous
PUPIL PERSONNEL
(17-229) DISPOSITION OF PUPIL PERSONNEL
a. Case #17-29
MOTION: Mr. Lane
SECOND: Mrs. Seckner
ROLL CALL VOTE: Unanimous
b. Case #17-30
MOTION: Mr. Lane
SECOND: Mr. Franson
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Franson - YES
Mr. Lane - YES
Mr. Persinger - YES
Mrs. Seckner - YES
Mr. Truett - YES
Mr. Tucker - ABSENT
Mr. Wright - NO
c. Case #17-31
MOTION: Mr. Lane
SECOND: Mr. Franson
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Franson - YES
Mr. Lane - YES
Mr. Persinger - YES
Mrs. Seckner - YES\
Mr. Truett - YES
Mr. Tucker - ABSENT
Mr. Wright - NO
OTHER BUSINESS
(17-230) RENEWAL OF WEB FILTER/THREAT MANAGEMENT LICENSE AND HARDWARE WARRANTY
The school division’s iboss web filter license, threat management license, and hardware replacement warranty are renewed on an annual basis. The renewal cost in March 2016 was $23,790.00. It is anticipated that the 2017-2018 renewal fee will exceed $20,000.00. Three quotes have been requested and a recommendation for purchase will be presented at the March 20, 2017 school board meeting.
(17-231) PRESENTATION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S 2017-2018 OPERATING BUDGET
Mr. Kotulka presented the preliminary 2017-2018 operating budget. He noted the budget would be considered for approval at the March 20 regular meeting.
(17-232) Work Session Topics
The Board reviewed information on the following topics:
a. Salary scales
b. Health insurance
c. Update on New Tech program
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: That the Alleghany County School Board called meeting and work session be adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Lane
TIME: 7:53 p.m.
___________________________________ __________________________
Chairman, Alleghany County School Board Clerk