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In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Suzanne Sloane, Chairman of the Fauquier County School Board. The two discuss the school division's recent accomplishments, the challenges ahead, and much more!

This week’s hard question actually came via email from two different sources. This week’s hard question comes from Agnes, who asks a question about the budget and the question is as follows:“I'm writing in reference to the article below (http://www.fauquiernow.com/index.php/fauquier_news/article/fauquier-proposed-school-budget-includes-no-pay-hikes-2017) regarding the proposed budget for next year. I read the article, but I really don't understand how we can have $2.8 million in additional revenue and still can't afford to give teachers raises? Also, why can't we just ask the county for more money to give a raise to our teachers? This is disappointing, and I just want to understand how counties around us can continue to give raises to teachers and Fauquier not. Thank You, Agnes.”

This week’s hard question actually came via email from two different sources. This week’s hard question comes from Agnes, who asks a question about the budget and the question is as follows:“I'm writing in reference to the article below (http://www.fauquiernow.com/index.php/fauquier_news/article/fauquier-proposed-school-budget-includes-no-pay-hikes-2017) regarding the proposed budget for next year. I read the article, but I really don't understand how we can have $2.8 million in additional revenue and still can't afford to give teachers raises? Also, why can't we just ask the county for more money to give a raise to our teachers? This is disappointing, and I just want to understand how counties around us can continue to give raises to teachers and Fauquier not. Thank You, Agnes.”

This week’s hard question actually came via email from two different sources. It didn’t come through One Hard Question; it came just in an email correspondence with me and with the school board through the school board email. They both have to do with the inauguration.

This week’s hard question actually came via email from two different sources. It didn’t come through One Hard Question; it came just in an email correspondence with me and with the school board through the school board email. They both have to do with the inauguration.

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM6:00 P.M. – Organizational Meeting 6:15 P.M. – Closed Session7:00 P.M. – Regular MeetingAGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Roll CallIV. Adoption of AgendaV. Organizational Matters a. Election of Chairman b. Election of Vice Chairman c. Appointments 1. Clerk 2. Deputy Clerk 3. Superintendent’s Designee 4. Appointment of VSBA Voting Delegate and Alternate d. Establishment of Meeting Dates e. Adoption of Bylaws and Rules of Procedure f. Reaffirmation of VSBA School Board Code of ConductVII. Closed Session (student readmission)VIII. Certification of ProceedingsIX. Motions Out of Closed SessionX. AnnouncementsXI. Citizens’ TimeXII. Reports a. Board Members Activities b. Financial Management Report c. Human Resource DepartmentXIII. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes b. Monthly Bills and Payroll c. Personnel Actions: New and Newly Hired: 1 teacher, 1 psychologist, 1 fresh grant dietician, 1 instructional assistant and 3 custodians; Resigned: 1 teacher, 1 area building manager, 1 instructional assistant and 1 custodian; Retired: 1 associate superintendent and 1 office associate; and Expired: 1 bus aide and 1 bus driverXIV. Information Items a. Revision of Instructional Policies b. Revision of Student Services Policy 7-4.2, Interscholastic Athletics c. Middle School Modernization Recommendation d. Budget Calendar update (to be presented at meeting)XV. Adjournment

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM6:00 P.M. – Organizational Meeting 6:15 P.M. – Closed Session7:00 P.M. – Regular MeetingAGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Roll CallIV. Adoption of AgendaV. Organizational Matters a. Election of Chairman b. Election of Vice Chairman c. Appointments 1. Clerk 2. Deputy Clerk 3. Superintendent’s Designee 4. Appointment of VSBA Voting Delegate and Alternate d. Establishment of Meeting Dates e. Adoption of Bylaws and Rules of Procedure f. Reaffirmation of VSBA School Board Code of ConductVII. Closed Session (student readmission)VIII. Certification of ProceedingsIX. Motions Out of Closed SessionX. AnnouncementsXI. Citizens’ TimeXII. Reports a. Board Members Activities b. Financial Management Report c. Human Resource DepartmentXIII. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes b. Monthly Bills and Payroll c. Personnel Actions: New and Newly Hired: 1 teacher, 1 psychologist, 1 fresh grant dietician, 1 instructional assistant and 3 custodians; Resigned: 1 teacher, 1 area building manager, 1 instructional assistant and 1 custodian; Retired: 1 associate superintendent and 1 office associate; and Expired: 1 bus aide and 1 bus driverXIV. Information Items a. Revision of Instructional Policies b. Revision of Student Services Policy 7-4.2, Interscholastic Athletics c. Middle School Modernization Recommendation d. Budget Calendar update (to be presented at meeting)XV. Adjournment

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Adoption of Agenda IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Special Presentations LHS Choir Government Interns VI. Announcements VII. Citizens’ Time VIII. Reports a. Board Members Activities (Building) (Finance) b. Financial Management Report c. Human Resource Department IX. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes (11/14/16 and 11/28/16) b. Monthly Bills and Payroll c. Revision of Policy 3-3.5, Purchasing d. Revision of Policies 5-1.5, Personnel Records, and 5-9.4, Whistleblower Protection e. New High School Courses f. Personnel Actions X. Action Items a. Pearson, Pierce and Walter School Improvement Plans b. Milestone Cell Tower Contract XI. Adjournment

This question actually came from Facebook. I have a – sort of a – firm no-school-business rule for Facebook, I just try to stick with Facebook Light, a way to stay connected to friends and family. But this question was so good, and I figure people are thinking the same question; I figured I’d go ahead and answer it. It’s a little bit of a tongue-in-cheek question, but I know people are wondering about this very topic, so I’m going to answer this question. It says:“And Dave Jeck, I know you love teachers and staff of FCPS, but Jan. 5!? Really? I do think the world of you, but patience is wearing a little thin in our household these days.”

This question actually came from Facebook. I have a – sort of a – firm no-school-business rule for Facebook, I just try to stick with Facebook Light, a way to stay connected to friends and family. But this question was so good, and I figure people are thinking the same question; I figured I’d go ahead and answer it. It’s a little bit of a tongue-in-cheek question, but I know people are wondering about this very topic, so I’m going to answer this question. It says:“And Dave Jeck, I know you love teachers and staff of FCPS, but Jan. 5!? Really? I do think the world of you, but patience is wearing a little thin in our household these days.”

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Adoption of Agenda IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Special Presentations LHS Choir Government Interns VI. Announcements VII. Citizens’ Time VIII. Reports a. Board Members Activities (Building) (Finance) b. Financial Management Report c. Human Resource Department IX. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes (11/14/16 and 11/28/16) b. Monthly Bills and Payroll c. Revision of Policy 3-3.5, Purchasing d. Revision of Policies 5-1.5, Personnel Records, and 5-9.4, Whistleblower Protection e. New High School Courses f. Personnel Actions X. Action Items a. Pearson, Pierce and Walter School Improvement Plans b. Milestone Cell Tower Contract XI. Adjournment

This week’s hard question comes from Barbara, who asks the following:“It seems that all our students must be ‘technology experts’ based on the way society is advancing. So in this context, is technology competence the responsibility of one person at the school or the responsibility of all our teachers and staff?”

This week’s hard question comes from Barbara, who asks the following:“It seems that all our students must be ‘technology experts’ based on the way society is advancing. So in this context, is technology competence the responsibility of one person at the school or the responsibility of all our teachers and staff?”

I’ve got to make this quick because you can only send a file of a certain length back to Fauquier County. But I wanted to answer the One Hard Question that was sent so I’m remaining consistent. The question is – this is from Kyle – it says:Dr. Jeck, Why did our county schools close on Tuesday [during] the week of Veterans Day instead of Friday, the day set aside for families to be together and honor the sacrifices and services of our friends and family and loved ones who defend our freedoms?And then there is an additional section, but again in the interest of time, I won’t be reading it, but thanks for the question.

I’ve got to make this quick because you can only send a file of a certain length back to Fauquier County. But I wanted to answer the One Hard Question that was sent so I’m remaining consistent. The question is – this is from Kyle – it says:Dr. Jeck, Why did our county schools close on Tuesday [during] the week of Veterans Day instead of Friday, the day set aside for families to be together and honor the sacrifices and services of our friends and family and loved ones who defend our freedoms?And then there is an additional section, but again in the interest of time, I won’t be reading it, but thanks for the question.

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM, 7:00 P.M.I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Adoption of AgendaIV. Pledge of AllegianceV. Special Presentations Denise Harris – Town of Warrenton Plan Rosanne Williamson – MVGSVI. AnnouncementsVII. Citizens’ TimeVIII. Reportsa. Board Members Activities (Building) (Finance)b. Financial Management Reportc. Human Resource DepartmentIX. Consent Agendaa. Approval of Minutes (10/10/16 and 10/29/16)b. Monthly Bills and Payrollc. Religious Exemption 111416.1d. Personnel ActionsX. Information Itemsa. Revision of Policy 3-3.5, Purchasingb. FY 18 Budget Calendarc. New High School Coursesd. SEAC Surveye. SEAC UpdateXI. Adjournment

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM, 7:00 P.M.I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Adoption of AgendaIV. Pledge of AllegianceV. Special Presentations Denise Harris – Town of Warrenton Plan Rosanne Williamson – MVGSVI. AnnouncementsVII. Citizens’ TimeVIII. Reportsa. Board Members Activities (Building) (Finance)b. Financial Management Reportc. Human Resource DepartmentIX. Consent Agendaa. Approval of Minutes (10/10/16 and 10/29/16)b. Monthly Bills and Payrollc. Religious Exemption 111416.1d. Personnel ActionsX. Information Itemsa. Revision of Policy 3-3.5, Purchasingb. FY 18 Budget Calendarc. New High School Coursesd. SEAC Surveye. SEAC UpdateXI. Adjournment

This week I received actually several questions from an individual and for the most part they are very good. But I wanted to focus on two of them. One has to do with alternative education and the question is: “Is Alternative Education just for bad kidsThe second question was really interesting so please indulge me as I answer this question because it kind of caught me off guard. It says “What are the issues in our schools today that keep you up at night?” I just couldn’t resist answering this question.

This week I received actually several questions from an individual and for the most part they are very good. But I wanted to focus on two of them. One has to do with alternative education and the question is: “Is Alternative Education just for bad kidsThe second question was really interesting so please indulge me as I answer this question because it kind of caught me off guard. It says “What are the issues in our schools today that keep you up at night?” I just couldn’t resist answering this question.

This week’s hard question comes from – and there are two names on here; I’m not sure which one is correct – it’s Mara or Nara. But this individual asks a very good question; it’s actually a series of questions. I’ll just try to quantify. It says:“I received an email asking me as a parent to fill out a satisfaction survey. I was curious what the student survey looked like... so I clicked on the link for the ‘School Quality Survey for Elementary Students.’ The questions all looked pretty generic... until #12. Students who misbehave receive consequences?” And, of course, this survey is a Likert scale so it goes from Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree. The question was “Students who misbehave receive consequences?” “This seems like a question that elementary students shouldn't know the answer to because if the students with behavior issues are being dealt with on an individual basis and not a blanketed ‘shaming’ approach, their consequences shouldn't be evident or any of the other students' concern. (Unless, of course, there is an altercation on the playground or it directly affects another student.) Which leads to my question: Has FCPS come up with a more effective way to redirect the children in the class that are acting outside the set class rules other than time out or isolation or public shaming?” And then another question: “Are the children that are not excelling with the academics and misbehaving and the children that are excelling but bored and need more of a challenging approach being disciplined in the same way? If so, is being forced to chant the alphabet when you are ready to read not punishment enough?”

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM, 7:00 P.M.AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Adoption of AgendaIV. Pledge of AllegianceV. Special Presentation - American Heart Association AwardVI. AnnouncementsVII. Citizens’ TimeVIII. Reportsa. Board Members Activities (Finance) (Personnel)b. Financial Management Reportc. Human Resource DepartmentIX. Consent Agendaa. Approval of Minutes (08/08/16, 08/22/16 and 9/26/16)b. Monthly Bills and Payrollc. Revision of Policy1-6.1, Regular School Board Meetingsd. FY2016 Year-end Funds Requeste. Personnel ActionsNew and Newly Hired: 1 teacher, 3 bus drivers, 1 area building manager;Resigned: 1 teacher, 1 instructional assistant, 1 bus driver and 1school nutrition employee;Retired: 1 custodian; andReleased: 1 bus driverX. Information Itemsa. Assessment Report (information only)b. Advisory Committee Membership & Charges (request to move to action)c. FY2017 Additional Grant Funds (request to move to action)XI. Action Itema. Proclamation – Disability Awareness MonthXII. Adjournment

FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGMONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL FALCON ROOM, 7:00 P.M.AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Adoption of AgendaIV. Pledge of AllegianceV. Special Presentation - American Heart Association AwardVI. AnnouncementsVII. Citizens’ TimeVIII. Reportsa. Board Members Activities (Finance) (Personnel)b. Financial Management Reportc. Human Resource DepartmentIX. Consent Agendaa. Approval of Minutes (08/08/16, 08/22/16 and 9/26/16)b. Monthly Bills and Payrollc. Revision of Policy1-6.1, Regular School Board Meetingsd. FY2016 Year-end Funds Requeste. Personnel ActionsNew and Newly Hired: 1 teacher, 3 bus drivers, 1 area building manager;Resigned: 1 teacher, 1 instructional assistant, 1 bus driver and 1school nutrition employee;Retired: 1 custodian; andReleased: 1 bus driverX. Information Itemsa. Assessment Report (information only)b. Advisory Committee Membership & Charges (request to move to action)c. FY2017 Additional Grant Funds (request to move to action)XI. Action Itema. Proclamation – Disability Awareness MonthXII. Adjournment

This week’s hard question comes from – and there are two names on here; I’m not sure which one is correct – it’s Mara or Nara. But this individual asks a very good question; it’s actually a series of questions. I’ll just try to quantify. It says:“I received an email asking me as a parent to fill out a satisfaction survey. I was curious what the student survey looked like... so I clicked on the link for the ‘School Quality Survey for Elementary Students.’ The questions all looked pretty generic... until #12. Students who misbehave receive consequences?” And, of course, this survey is a Likert scale so it goes from Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree. The question was “Students who misbehave receive consequences?” “This seems like a question that elementary students shouldn't know the answer to because if the students with behavior issues are being dealt with on an individual basis and not a blanketed ‘shaming’ approach, their consequences shouldn't be evident or any of the other students' concern. (Unless, of course, there is an altercation on the playground or it directly affects another student.) Which leads to my question: Has FCPS come up with a more effective way to redirect the children in the class that are acting outside the set class rules other than time out or isolation or public shaming?” And then another question: “Are the children that are not excelling with the academics and misbehaving and the children that are excelling but bored and need more of a challenging approach being disciplined in the same way? If so, is being forced to chant the alphabet when you are ready to read not punishment enough?”

This is the question from Bob, and Bob asks the following: “Dr. Jeck, Thank you for doing a fine job as superintendent.” Thank you, thanks for the compliment. “I keep hearing that our enrollment projections appear to remain flat. That seems counter-intuitive given what appears to be hot spots of residential developments popping up around the county. I am curious as to the process used to arrive at these projections. Thanks.”

This is the question from Bob, and Bob asks the following: “Dr. Jeck, Thank you for doing a fine job as superintendent.” Thank you, thanks for the compliment. “I keep hearing that our enrollment projections appear to remain flat. That seems counter-intuitive given what appears to be hot spots of residential developments popping up around the county. I am curious as to the process used to arrive at these projections. Thanks.”

This week’s hard question deals with the new school division website. It’s a very short and straightforward question: “Why did you change the school division’s website? I can’t find what I need anymore.”

This week’s hard question deals with the new school division website. It’s a very short and straightforward question: “Why did you change the school division’s website? I can’t find what I need anymore.”

This week’s hard question comes from Karen, who asks the following “When will graduation dates be set? It is Sept. 27. Grandparents and other out-of-state family need to make plans. Thanks, Karen.”

This week’s hard question comes from Karen, who asks the following “When will graduation dates be set? It is Sept. 27. Grandparents and other out-of-state family need to make plans. Thanks, Karen.”