Summary: Update on the progress of the new school project; Discussion of budget matters; Discussion of the School Division’s cell phone policy. Meeting Notes: All members of the NKC School Board were present. The meeting was called to order at 1802. I was the only citizen in attendance in addition to all of the Superintendent’s senior staff. The primary purpose of the meeting was to update Board members on the progress of the new school project (New Kent Elementary School #3). In summary, the site Continue reading →

Summary: Presentations on African American History and technical career education. Citizen comment period dominated by the president of the NKC Youth Republican Club, who spoke about the NKC Republican Committee and the School Division’s suppression of Club’s first amendment rights to free speech and expression. Superintendent Nichols asks county to borrow $37 million for new elementary school, and proposes 6.6% increase in operating budget for next year. Superintendent Nichols proposes spending $64,000 on redistricting consultant, Cropper GIS. Meeting Notes: All members of the NKC School Continue reading →

Summary: Dr. Hardinge (D5) elected chairman; Ms. Staskiel (D3) elected vice-chairman; Many citizens comment on December racial incident; Discussion of re-districting as a result of new school construction, and of next year’s budget process. Meeting Notes: All members of the NKC School Board were present. The meeting, which was well attended, was called to order by Superintendent Nichols. Approximately 30+ citizens and 15 School Division staff attended. The first agenda item was the reorganization of the Board, which typically occurs during the first meeting of Continue reading →