Megan Worrell

The board discussed several operational and strategic matters. Key topics included the certification of the closed session, approval of a consent agenda, and a presentation on annual textbook appropriations. The board also reviewed capital improvement plan transfers for facility studies, security grant matching for school safety upgrades, and furniture replacement needs. Additionally, updates were provided on VSBA policy revisions, progress on a new elementary school project, and the school division's strategic plan. Finally, the board reviewed federal grant titles and discussed the second reading of a student code of conduct.

The board recognized several outstanding staff and students, including support staff of the year, athletes of the month, and a senior of the month. Key business items included the approval of a consent agenda and a discussion regarding the implementation of a new before and after-school program. The board authorized the superintendent to begin negotiations with a vendor and sign a lease agreement for the program, with plans to revisit the financial arrangements after one year.

This document outlines the scheduled board meeting dates for the calendar year, including regular sessions, work sessions, and closed sessions to be held at the New Kent County Historic Courthouse Boardroom.

The New Kent County Public Schools' Division Literacy Plan aims to deliver high-quality, science-based literacy instruction to empower students as lifelong readers and successful learners. It focuses on creating a strong culture of literacy with foundational skills, building student capacity for independent text access, critical thinking, and effective communication. The plan emphasizes fostering partnerships with the school board, community, families, and educators, and outlines strategies for selecting high-quality instructional materials, implementing evidence-based reading research training, monitoring student assessment and progress, and actively engaging parents, caregivers, and the community.

The Division Literacy Plan for New Kent County Public Schools is committed to delivering high-quality, science-based literacy instruction to empower students as lifelong, fluent, and confident readers. The plan outlines strategies for communicating its vision, selecting high-quality instructional materials, and ensuring evidence-based reading research training for educators. It also details methods for monitoring student assessment and progress, assessing division-level literacy development, and engaging parents, caregivers, and the community in literacy initiatives.