Here are highlights from the June 4 School Board work session and business meeting. Full presentations and a video of the meeting are available on BoardDocs.
Work session presentations
Administrative appointments
Dr. Daugherty introduced Dr. John Murray as the new deputy superintendent.
The board approved these administrators as part of the recommended personnel actions:
Dionne Crump, dean of students of Carver Middle
Jason Gill, associate principal of Falling Creek Elementary
Alana Hartman-Hall, dean of students of Clover Hill High
Roscoe Johnson, associate principal of Meadowbrook High
Christopher King, dean of students at Midlothian Middle
Katherine May, assistant principal of Meadowbrook High
Catherine Mazolla, assistant principal of Thomas Dale High
Elizabeth Morris, associate principal of Swift Creek Middle
Christina Owens, dean of students of Bird High
Latousha Price, assistant principal of Crestwood Elementar
Dushunna Scott, dean of students of CTC@Courthouse
Suzanna Thomas, associate principal of Reams Road Elementary
Awards and recognitions
Recognizing student success
Salem Church Middle student Walker Wilson was recognized as the spelling bee champion.
The Falling Creek Middle School chorus was recognized for winning recognition in several
competitions.
Recognizing staff success
Congratulations to CCPS gifted education teachers:
Elementary Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted: Mary Precopio of Greenfield Elementary
Secondary Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted: Christina Owens of Midlothian Middle
Congratulations to CCPS performing arts teachers:
Performing Arts Leadership Award: Rob Ellis, Cosby High theater teacher and department
chair for the fine and performing arts
Performing Arts Novice Teacher Award: John Donnell, first-year teacher of band and music
technology at James River High
Performing Arts Unsung Hero Award: Emily Oyan, Bird High band teacher
Performing Arts Teachers of the Year (two winners) Connor Thompson, guitar teacher at
Elizabeth Davis Middle; and Joanna Chocklett, dance teacher at Thomas Dale High
Congratulations to CCPS visual arts teachers:
Elementary Visual Art Educator of the Year: Bridget Hendricks of Old Hundred Elementary
Middle School Visual Art Educator of the Year: Lydia Walters of Elizabeth Davis Middle
High School Visual Art Educator of the Year: Vicki Kirtley of Clover Hill High
Congratulations to CCPS world language teachers:
Jane Baskerville Excellence in Teaching Award: Tessa Wilkey, German teacher at
Manchester High
Jane Crouch-Rieder Excellence in Teaching Award: Amira Moncada-Ossorio, Spanish and
heritage teacher at Midlothian High
Exceptional World Language Leader Award: Kelly Burleson, Latin teacher and world
languages department leader at Manchester Middle
Novice Teacher Award: Nic Barker, Spanish teacher at Clover Hill High
Congratulations to Gates Elementary Principal Nina Brink for being recognized as the 2024 National Distinguished Principal for Virginia.
Recognizing school and department success
Congratulations to the following schools for achieving designation as Heart Safe Schools through Project ADAM:
Meadowbrook High
Clover Hill High
James River High
Matoaca High
Midlothian High
Monacan High
Congratulations to the Food and Nutrition Services Department for achieving gold level status in the Turnip the Beet awards sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
VSBA Employer Commendation Program
Jon Loftis, president of ITAC as well as Ann Coker's employer, was recognized for his support
of her service on the School Board.
Robert Neeley, dean of the College of Applied Logistics and Operational Science as well as
Dominique Chatters’ employer, was recognized for his support of her service on the School
Board.
These bus drivers were recognized for outstanding performance:
Halcon Brown, Area 1, Bus 646, six months of service
Christopher Welti, Area 2, Bus 711, four months of service
Charlene Rogers, Area 3, Bus 781, 18 years of service
Aaisha Ford, Area 4, Bus 152, two years of service
Leigh Huband, Area 5, Bus 319, nine months of service
These food service employees were recognized for outstanding performance:
Debra Jackson, assistant manager at Clover Hill Elementary, one year of service
Brittney Hubert, food service associate at Salem Church Middle, one year of service
Pamela Ehrhardt, assistant manager at Midlothian High, one year of service
Gwendolyn Boatwright, assistant manager at Providence Middle, two years of service
Nick Stowe, technology support analyst for Food and Nutrition Services, two years of service
Monika Gothe, food service associate at Elizabeth Davis Middle, 11 years of service
Superintendent’s report
Kailyn Campbell provided an update on the FY 2025 budget.
Dr. Belinda Merriman provided a presentation about the 2024 graduations.
Board actions
The consent agenda was approved. Memos of interest included:
Memo #079-24: Appointment and Reappointment of Members to School Board Advisory Committees
Memo #081-24: Revisions to the School Board Code of Conduct and Governance Handbook
The board approved memo #088-24 and memo #089-24, revising policies and regulations.
The board approved memo #090-24, which authorizing the procurement director to approve proposed change order #02, in the amount of $140,000, under purchase order P681624 with Havtech HVAC Service Solutions to replace the liner and heat exchanger in two of the three ice storage tanks at Spring Run Elementary.
Items for review
At each meeting, a number of items are shared with the School Board for review and for public consumption. These do not require action on the board’s part. This month’s packet included: