SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK

Minutes of the School Board Meeting
December 4, 2006

PUBLIC HEARING

PRESENT:    Chair Bishop, Vice Chair Rhodes, Dr. McCluney, Dr. Tonelson, and Dr. Wright. Mr. Cook and Mr. Driggers were absent. Superintendent Jones, Chief of Staff Young, Chief Academic Officer Boone, Chief Financial Officer Schmitt, Chief Information Officer Sullivan, Chief Operations Officer Spencer, Mr. Jones, Dr. Lassiter, Dr. O'Konek, Mrs. Thomas, and Clerk Rhodes.

The School Board convened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Crossroads Elementary School, 7920 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Bishop led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.  He introduced members of the School Board and thanked Mrs. Beers and her staff for their hospitality.  Mr. Michael Spencer gave a short presentation (attached) on what the capital improvement budget is and how it is financed.

Public Comments:

1. Donna Schnare
2. Kathryn Anhalt
3. Uvonka Nelson
4. Wanda Jordan

The public hearing was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

Minutes approved by the School Board: December 20, 2006