Marjorie King

The committee meeting of the Board for Branch Pilots discussed the complaint process, focusing on the roles of the department and the board in receiving and investigating complaints. Key discussion points included the department's jurisdiction in addressing complaints, the board's duty to receive complaints, and the process for initiating investigations following notification letters. The committee also addressed concerns about potential bias in investigations and the importance of technical expertise in maritime incidents.

The training session included introductory remarks from the agency director and introductions of the board members and staff. Discussions included the agency's structure as an umbrella agency providing administrative support to various boards, the importance of public transparency and due process, and the roles and responsibilities of board members.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on multiple disciplinary cases, each broken down into violations, priors, and sanctions. The board reviewed and approved violations and sanctions for several cases. A resolution for Marion Brooks was read, acknowledging her service to the department. The board also discussed and approved a contract extension for the exam vendor, PSI. Additionally, the board reviewed financial statements and the licensed population.

The Mental Health Support plan focuses on delivering flexible funding to participating school divisions for maintaining school-based mental health services and supports. The plan includes technical assistance and evaluation capabilities to build out mental health programs within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), maximizing existing funding and positions. Key goals include promoting understanding of School-based Mental Health Professional roles, utilizing innovative strategies for financial and non-financial resources, equipping school divisions with tiered supports, and supporting data-driven decision-making for a comprehensive school-based mental health system.

The Board of Visitors held a public comment session on March 20, 2024, and conducted its regular annual assessment of the President. The Executive Committee organized the working processes of the Board. New Board members were appointed in March and June 2024, with some attending the SCHEV orientation program in November 2024. Actions from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, included approvals for special awards, loan of James Monroe Museum Artifacts, personnel dockets, donor terms of agreement, capital campaign, honor constitution updates, tuition and fees, budget, mission statement revision, UMW ATI Lab School Agreement, MOU with UMW Foundation, meeting calendar, bylaws changes, President's Priorities, Level II Authority Renewal, loan of paintings to the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, FY25 Audit Plan, policy for participation in Board meetings by electronic means, international student application fee, and a comprehensive campus building and space planning report.