smyrna school district public meetings in 2023

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education voted to approve a Major Capital Improvement and Current Expense Referendum, along with several administrative items. The board also approved monthly financial reports, school choice applications for two school years, and student trips to national conferences. Policy revisions for Financial Obligations (5135) and Child Nutrition (5146) were adopted, and personnel actions including retirements and resignations were approved.

• Approved Major Capital Improvement & Current Expense Referendum
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports for November 2023
• Approved School Choice for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years
• Approved student trips: SMS BPA National Leadership Conference, SHS Educators Rising National Conference, SHS Golf Team trip to William & Mary
• Adopted Policy 5135 (Financial Obligations) and Policy 5146 (Child Nutrition) revisions

The Board of Education meeting consisted of administrative reports and procedural updates. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on November 15, 2023, at Smyrna High School. The board approved construction documents for North Smyrna Elementary and an amendment for HVAC improvements at Smyrna High School. They also approved school choice options based on projected enrollment and a DECA conference trip. Additionally, the board adopted first-reading revisions to several policies, including complaints about personnel and harassment of students.

• Approved construction documents for North Smyrna Elementary
• Approved amendment to professional services for Smyrna High School HVAC mechanical improvement
• Approved School Choice options based on projected enrollment for 2024-25
• Approved first-reading revisions to Policy 1313 (complaints), Policy 4131 (Teacher of the Year), and Policy 4234 (harassment of students)
• Approved SHS DECA International Career Development Conference trip to Anaheim, CA (April 26 – May 1, 2024)

The Board of Education received administrative reports on school operations, student achievements, and construction timelines. Construction documents for North Smyrna Elementary were presented for approval, with bidding planned for December or January.

• Presented construction documents for North Smyrna Elementary for approval

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a discussion on a potential referendum (item 11.1). The board also plans to vote on several policy revisions, including constable use of force and restraint devices, social media, financial obligations, and child nutrition. Other action items include approval of monthly financial reports, school choice for 2023/24, a change order for Modern Controls, and field trips for SHS baseball and BPA conference.

• Discussion of referendum (possible tax or bond vote for district funding)
• Approval of Policy 2201 (Constables Use of Force) and Policy 2203 (Constable Use of Restraint Devices) – second reading revisions
• Approval of Policy 4107 (Social Media) second reading revision
• Approval of Policy 5135 (Financial Obligations) first reading revision and Policy 5146 (Child Nutrition Policy)
• Approval of SHS Ripken Baseball Experience trip to Myrtle Beach, SC (March 14-17, 2024) and BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago (May 10-14, 2024)

The Board of Education approved a change to the meeting agenda to include a Modern Controls change order. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding school operations, construction updates, and curriculum.

• Approved adding Modern Controls Change Order to the agenda (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a Major Capital Improvement & Current Expense Referendum, along with several policy first readings including use of force and restraint devices for constables, social media, and summer schedule. The board also approved School Choice for the 2023/2024 school year and monthly financial reports. Discussions were held on constables and asynchronous days.

• Approval of Major Capital Improvement & Operating Expense Referendum
• Approval of School Choice for 2023/2024 school year
• First reading of Policy 2201 (Constables Use of Force) revision
• First reading of Policy 2203 (Constable Use of Restraint Devices)
• First reading of Policy 4107 (Social Media) revision and Policy 4148 (Summer Schedule) revision

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school choice requests, including inter-district and intra-district students. The board also approved the updated board calendar, monthly financial reports, and the minutes from the August 30, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Board Calendar Update (5-0)
• Approved August 30, 2023 Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved School Choice for 2023/2024: 6 inter-district students, 7 intra-district students, 3 terminations, and 2 denials (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved Policy 2201 on Constables Use of Force (second reading) and discussed a major capital improvement and current expense referendum. The board also approved a revised executive administrative assistant pay scale, a notice for school construction services, and personnel actions including new hires and substitutes. Public comment was held and a student board member was sworn in.

• Approval of Policy 2201 Constables Use of Force (second reading)
• Discussion of Major Capital Improvement & Current Expense Referendum
• Revised Executive Administrative Assistant Pay Scale approved
• Notice of Additional Services for School Construction approved
• Swearing in of student board member Mackenzie Langton

The Board approved updates to the grading policy and the Constables Use of Force policy. Other actions included approving the 2023/2024 school choice requests and a revised pay scale for Executive Administrative Assistants.

• Approved Policy 2201, Constables Use of Force (5-0)
• Approved Policy 6110, Grading, and amendment to mark as 'Revised 8/30/23' (5-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 School Choice: 22 inter-district, 17 intra-district, 3 terminations, 3 denials (5-0)
• Approved Revised Executive Administrative Assistant Pay Scale (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Additional Services for School Construction (5-0)
• Approved Board Norms & Standards (5-0)
• Approved August 9, 2023 Board Minutes (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The board approved the revised Student Code of Conduct (Policy 5100) on second reading, along with school choice placements, monthly financial reports, a change order for North Smyrna Elementary, and construction documents for Clayton Middle School. They also discussed a potential referendum and adopted a first reading of Policy 2201 on Constables Use of Force.

• Revised Student Code of Conduct (Policy 5100) approved on second reading
• First reading of Policy 2201 on Constables Use of Force adopted
• Clayton Middle School construction documents approved
• North Smyrna Elementary change order approved
• School Choice for 2023/2024 school year approved

The Board of Education approved the regular monthly meeting dates and locations for the 2023-24 school year. The Board also approved the first reading of the Board Norms and Standards. Much of the meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding construction, hiring, and curriculum.

• Approved Board Norms and Standards, First Reading (5-0)
• Approved Regular Monthly Meeting Places & Dates (5-0)

Board Meeting and Re-Organization Meeting COMBINED AS ONE

The board held a combined regular and re-organization meeting, electing a president and vice president for the 2023/2024 school year. It approved the FY2024 preliminary budget, FY2023 budget revision, and a new bus driver salary scale, and discussed the FY2024 recommended tax rates. Other actions included approving meeting dates, committee appointments, minutes, and a freshman volleyball team.

• Election of Jonathan Snow as Board President and Charlie Wilson as Vice President for 2023/2024
• Approval of FY2024 Preliminary Budget (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Approval of FY2024 Proposed Bus Driver Salary Scale
• Approval of FY2023 Budget Revision
• Discussion of FY2024 Recommended Tax Rates (no vote recorded in agenda)

The Board held a combined regular and re-organization meeting to elect officers and appoint committee members. The Board approved the FY 2023 budget revision and the FY 2024 recommended tax rates. Meeting dates for August were also established.

• Elected Christopher Scuse as Board President (4-0)
• Elected Christine Malec as Vice President (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Revision (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Recommended Tax Rates (4-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 Board Minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled Board meetings for August 9 and August 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Appointed Dr. Susan P. Brown as Executive Secretary
• Appointed Mrs. Deborah D. Judy as Assistant Executive Secretary

Board Of Education Meeting

The board approved the preliminary FY2024 budget and tax rates, school choice for the 2023/2024 school year, and multiple personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. They also held a work session on superintendent's report, HR, operations, curriculum, special services, and finance, and entered executive session for student discipline and personnel matters.

• Approved FY2024 preliminary budget and tax rates (information/action items)
• Approved School Choice for 2023/2024 school year
• First reading of Policy 1100 (Civility), Policy 4151 (Staff Attendance), and Policy 5112 (School Attendance) revisions
• Approved SHS FFA trips to Eastern States Exposition and National Convention & Expo
• Approved retirements, resignations, leaves, transfers, new hires, and support staff re-hires

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports on district operations, curriculum, and safety. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the regular session; the Board primarily entered and exited executive sessions to discuss personnel and school choice.

• Approved entry into Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session for School Choice (5-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The board approved design development for North Smyrna Elementary School, school choice for the 2023/2024 year, a constable job description, and first readings of two board policies. They also recognized retiring employees with 14-49 years of service and building teachers of the year. Discussions included student mental health and a work session on principal, superintendent, and departmental reports.

• Design development approval for North Smyrna Elementary
• School choice for 2023/2024 school year approved
• Constable job description approved
• Policy 1000 (Community Relations) first reading approved
• Policy 1316 (Smoke-free Environment) first reading revision approved

The Board of Education approved the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023. The session primarily consisted of administrative reports covering school construction, technology upgrades, and personnel updates. No other substantive votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved Board Minutes from April 19, 2023 (3-0, 1 abstain)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a work session with reports from principals, superintendent, and departments, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on approval of school choice for the 2023/2024 school year, monthly financial reports, and a 12-month employee calendar. They will also discuss Pre-K tuition and recognize three retiring employees. Multiple personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires are scheduled for approval.

• Approval of school choice for 2023/2024 school year
• Approval of monthly financial reports
• Discussion of Pre-K tuition
• Recognition of retirees Patricia Messick (20 years), Michael Grant (24 years), and James McGuigan (21 years)
• Approval of design development (project unspecified)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports from school administration, human resources, operations, curriculum, and finance. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (4-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will vote on the FY2023 revised budget, the Smyrna High School HVAC construction project, the 2023/2024 school calendar, school choice applications, and several policy changes. The meeting will also include a work session, executive session for personnel and legal matters, and recognition of retirees and a state champion field hockey team.

• Approval of FY2023 Revised Budget
• Smyrna High School HVAC Construction Project
• School Calendar 2023/2024 SY, First Reading
• School Choice approvals for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 school years
• Policy 1340 on Public Comment, and deletion of Policies 4122 (Substitute) and 4123 (Substitute Compensation)

The Board of Education approved the monthly financial reports and the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. The session included extensive administrative reports on school operations, construction, and security. Two executive sessions were held to discuss litigation and student matters.

• Approved Board Minutes from February 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session for litigation matters (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session for student matters (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board will discuss reports from the principal, superintendent, HR, operations, curriculum, special services, and finance during a work session. It may enter executive session to consider student discipline and personnel matters. The board will vote on several actions, including rescinding a field‑lighting bid, approving minutes, financial reports, school‑choice plans, a construction change order, and personnel changes. Policy reviews and discussion topics such as school climate, construction updates, and ESSER funds are also on the agenda.

• Rescinding of Multi‑sport Field Lighting Bid Award
• Approval of Board Minutes, January 18, 2023
• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
• Approval of School Choice for 2022/23 and 2023/24 school years
• Approval of Construction – North Elementary Change Order

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports from the Superintendent, Human Resources, Operations, Curriculum, Special Services, and Finance. The Board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive policy or budget votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved changes to the agenda (5-0)

Board Of Education Meeting

The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a work session at 6 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM. The board will consider approval of the multi-sport field lighting bid award, monthly financial reports, school choice for two years, and first readings of revisions to grading policy (6110) and student code of conduct (5100). Personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, and new hires are also on the agenda.

• Multi-sport field lighting bid award (vote 4-1, Scuse nay)
• Approval of monthly financial reports for December 2022
• School choice approvals for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 school years
• First reading revisions of Grading Policy 6110 and Student Code of Conduct Policy 5100
• Formal public comment session (up to 1 hour, sign-up required by noon prior day)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports from district leadership on operations, curriculum, and special services. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)