A. Legal Matters
B. Personnel Matters
C. Pupil Personnel Matters

A. Resolution Certifying a Closed Session
B. “Summary of Executive Summary” NCLB Cost Study
C. Positive School Climate Report
D. Community Engagement Report on Mentorship
E. Discussion on Graduation Ceremonies
F. Other School Board Matters:

1. Report on the NSBA-CUBE Conference, September     29 through October 1, 2005
2. Report on the VSBA Leadership Conference    “Reaching NCLB Goals in Diverse Schools
   Through Community Engagement,” October 7, 2005
3. Report on the Council of the Great City Schools    Conference, October 18-23, 2005
4. Committee Reports

Dinner Break—6:15 p.m., Superintendent’s Conference Room

A. Call to Order and Welcome – Dr. Whibleybr>
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Announcements
D. Awards and Recognitions:

1. Introduction of New Administrators
2. Recognition of Suzi Williams, State Office
    Professional of the Year
3. Recognition of Sharon Byrdsong, National
    Secondary Principal of the Year
4. Recognition of Ruffner Academy’s Community
    Problem Solving Team
5. Special Thanks to Anna Dodson and Marlies Landry
    former School Board Members

E. Superintendent’s Report
F. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 30 minutes)
G. Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the Minutes
2. September Bills and Payroll Report
3. Personnel Report
4. Pupil Personnel Report

(a) Long-term Suspension
(b) Out-of-district Transfers

5. September Use of School Facilities Report
6. Religious Exemption Request

H. Discussion Agenda (An opportunity will be provided for public comment before the Board votes.)

1. September Financial Highlights and Statement
2. Report on the Elementary Alternative Program

I. Others Items from the Board