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#NNK meetings, policy news (August 13, 2018)

Lancaster County

  • Lancaster Middle School's open house is being held Tuesday, August 28 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The whole family is welcome. And bring your school supplies to the Open House to avoid having to carry them to school on the first day.
  • Lancaster Middle School's 4th Grade Welcome Night takes place Tuesday, August 28 at 6:00 pm. The whole family is welcome. And bring your school supplies to the event to avoid having to carry them to school on the first day.
  • The Lancaster County School Board is having a regular meeting Tuesday, August 14. Read the agenda.
  • Dr. Steven Parker, LCPS superintendent, presented SY 2017-18 discipline data (PPT) at the July 2018 school board meeting. Highlights:
    • The number of students receiving exclusionary discipline remained fairly constant, 457 in 2017-18 compared to 470 in 2016-17. The number of days of exclusionary discipline declined significantly, from 2,595.5 to 2,136.
    • OSS days dropped significantly, from 1562.5 in 2016-17 to 994 in 2017-18.
    • ISS days increased this year, from 1033 to 1142. More students are being placed in a setting that will allow them to complete work with assistance.
    • Days of exclusionary discipline dropped dramatically, from 389 days to 143 days. (Of significance, last year one student accounted for 58 days of suspension) (Lancaster Primary School)
    • The number of students receiving exclusionary discipline significantly decreased from 2016-17, from 169 to 129. (Lancaster High School)
    • Likewise, the number of days lost to exclusionary discipline dropped from 844.5 to 541. (Lancaster High School)
  • Reminder: The Lancaster County HHW and E-Waste Collection takes place Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Kilmarnock Refuse Center.
  • Northumberland and Lancaster County Collections: May 2018 Hazardous/E-Waste Events Successful (PDF) (Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District)
  • The Lancaster County Historic Resources Commission is meeting Monday, August 13 at 10:00 am at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster). The meeting agenda (PDF).
  • King Carter Golf Course closes; new owner envisions IT offices (Rappahannock Record)
  • White Stone adopts sewer user fee rates (Rappahannock Record)

Northumberland County

  • Job opening: Part-time Executive Director of the Northumberland County Economic Development Commission. The position is open until filled.
  • The Northumberland County School Board meets Monday, August 13 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Northumberland High School.
  • Northumberland County Public Schools has a number of job openings.
  • Read the Northumberland County School Board June 11, 2018 minutes (PDF).
  • School meals will cost more during SY 2018-2019 thanks to a decision by the Northumberland County School Board in June 2018. Paid breakfasts increase from $1.40 to $1.50, paid lunches at Northumberland Elementary School increase from $2.50 to $2.60, and paid lunches at the middle and high schools increase from $2.60 to $2.70.
  • If you missed the August 9 Northumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting, here is the agenda (PDF) and the board packet (PDF).
  • The next Northumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting will be held Thursday, September 13 at 5:00 pm.
  • The Northumberland County School Board is holding a special meeting Wednesday, August 15 from 8:30-10:00 am. This is a closed meeting.
  • Supply lists for Northumberland County Public Schools are online.
  • Reminder: The Northumberland County HHW and E-Waste Collection takes place Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Northumberland Middle School/ Northumberland High School parking lot.
  • Northumberland and Lancaster County Collections: May 2018 Hazardous/E-Waste Events Successful (PDF) (Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District)
  • Board amends zoning ordinance for solar facilities (Northumberland Echo)

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