In a meeting held on January 8, 2024, the Culpeper County School Board (CCSB) underwent a reorganization of its leadership for the upcoming year. The meeting aimed to set the course for the board's activities throughout the year. The highlights of the meeting are as follows:
1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair:
Ms. Barbara Brown was elected Chair of the School Board
Ms. Elizabeth Hutchins was elected as the Vice-Chair
2. Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk:
Mr. Jeffrey Shomo was appointed as the Clerk
Ms. Pearl Jamison was appointed Deputy Clerk
3. Designation of Superintendent's Designee:
Ms. Metzgar was appointed as the Designee for the Superintendent, to represent the Superintendent during board meetings in his absence
4. Designation of Document Signatories:
Mr. Jeffrey Shomo, Dr. Russell Houck, and Mr. Robert T. Hauman, III were appointed as designees to sign documents in the absence of the Superintendent
5. Adoption of Meeting Procedure:
The CCSB decided to conduct its meetings using Roberts Rules, a widely recognized and respected set of parliamentary procedures.
6. Approval of Meeting Calendar and Committee Schedule:
The Board approved the meeting calendar and committee schedule, outlining the structure and frequency of their gatherings for the year.
7. Adoption of VSBA Code of Conduct:
Demonstrating a commitment to ethical governance, the Board formally adopted the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Code of Conduct for School Board Members.
8. Approval of CCSB Bylaws and Rules of Procedure:
The CCSB Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were approved, establishing a framework for the board's internal operations and decision-making processes.
This reorganization meeting served as a crucial step in ensuring effective governance, transparency, and accountability within the Culpeper County School Board. The elected and appointed officials expressed their dedication to fostering an environment conducive to educational excellence in Culpeper County Public Schools.
Monday night’s meeting also included a presentation from Yowell Elementary School and recognition of Eastern View High School student-athlete Brett Clatterbaugh for being named to the First-Team 2023 Class 4 All-State Football Team.