FCPS Board Meeting Summary
April 5, 2022
About the Meeting
Recognitions
Character Education Spotlight
Optimist Student of the Month

Month of the Military Child

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Hearing of Citizens
Consent Agenda
Minutes
March 7, 2022 Regular School Board meeting: http://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/frcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CBGJTC4E9A84
Head Start Approvals
Month of the Military Child

2022-2023 Local Plan for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Funds
2022-2023 Local Plan for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Funds were approved.
Special Education Annual Plan 2022 - 2023
The Special Education Annual Plan for 2022 - 2023 was approved.
Supplemental Appropriation for the FY22 W-GMS Interim Agreement Initial Design Costs
The School Board approved the Supplemental Appropriation for the FY22 W-GMS Interim Agreement Initial Design Costs.
Extra-Curricular Activity - Walker-Grant Middle School
the following extra-curricular activities were approved for Walker-Grant Middle School.
eSports Club
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/frcps/Board.nsf/files/CCYGZT461DCE/$file/eSports%20Proposal.pdf
Earth Club
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/frcps/Board.nsf/files/CD2NGD5F7E80/$file/Earth%20Club%20Proposal.pdf
School Newspaper Club
Revised 2022 - 2023 Instructional Calendar
A revised 2022 - 2023 Instructional Calendar was approved. Spring break was changed and Veterans Day was added as a holiday.
Action Items
Personnel Items
Approval of Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Agreement for Energy Performance Contracting Services
Informational Items
Out-of-District Tuition Rates for 2022 - 2023
Facilities Update
I. Learning Lane Closure Due to City Culvert Project:
--On or about May 28th, the intersection at Learning Lane and Emancipation Highway is to be closed through July 29th
--Consequently, access to Lafayette Elementary and Walker Grant Middle schools will be via Pender Lane, off Lafayette Boulevard.
2. Chiller Replacement at Lafayette Elementary and Walker Grant Middle School
--The Walker Grant project is currently scheduled to begin approximately June 6th once the school is vacated.
--The school will be without cooling for approximately four weeks. However, air handlers will remain operational to circulate air and dehumidifiers will be placed in the library and book rooms.
--The Lafayette project has been delayed until after teachers return at the end of July. FCPS is still working on an implementation schedule at his time.
3. Replacing boilers at Walker Grant and Hugh Mercer are still in development
4. Energy upgrades including LED lighting, low flow faucets and toilets are still in development.
5. FCPS is continuing to seek interested vendors for the Storm Water Retention Project at Lafayette Elementary School.
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/frcps/Board.nsf/files/CCZQA9680CE6/$file/ABMFCPSAprilSolarPreso.pdf
Proposed Change to Regulation - GCBD-R - Staff Leaves and Absences
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/frcps/Board.nsf/files/CCXQKM69B2DE/$file/GCBD-R.pdf
JVG Grant
Instructional Update
Old Business
New Business
Dr. Catlett shared that 4 Superintendent Round Table discussions would be held with the community. The first Round Table discussion was scheduled for Thursday, April 7th at 8:00 a.m. at the Walker-Grant Center.
Good of the Order
Ms. Holmes shared that she had seen a YouTube video of JMHS registering students to vote and another video of FCPS librarians discussing the libraries at their schools. These were positive activities.
Mrs. Pomeroy stated that she was excited to see the new extra curricular clubs that were being started at Walker-Grant Middle School.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Next Meeting Dates
School Board meetings are held at the Walker-Grant Center (unless otherwise noted).
- Joint Meeting with City Council - April 5, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. at the Walker-Grant Center
- Regular School Board Meeting: May 9, 2022 - 6:30 Closed Session/7:30 Open Session at the Walker-Grant Center
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