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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 04-25-96 SB ApsPUBLIC INTERVIEWS OF SCHOOL BOARD APPLICANTS Thursday, April 25, 1996 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber AGENDA 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Invocation. Mayor David A. Bowers. 4. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America will be led by Mayor Bowers. Statement of Purpose and Procedure. Mayor Bowers. Interviews: 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 7. Adjournment. Charles W. Day Martin D. Jeffrey Recess James K. Lowe, Jr. Brian J. Wishneff H:~qCHOOL~.GENDA,WPD STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND PROCEDURE On June 30, 1996, the three year terms of Charles W. Day and Finn D. Pincus as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board will expire. The purpose of this meeting is to interview four candidates for the upcoming vacancies. Past actions of Council to comply with the selection process have included: (1) At regular meetings of the January 16 and February 5, City Council held on Council announced its intention to elect Trustees to the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 1996. H:~SCHOOL',PURPOSE.VVPD (2) Advertisements were placed in The Roanoke Times and The Roanoke vacancies. Clerk's Office prior to March 11 at 5:00 p.m. withdrawn his application. Tribune inviting applications for the Eight applications were received in the City the deadline on Monday, One applicant has since (3) On March 18 at 2:00 p.m., Council, as a Committee of the Whole, reviewed and considered all applications. (4) On March 18 at 6:00 p.m., Council held a reception with the candidates which was open to the public. (5) At the regular meeting of City Council on Monday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m., Council voted to interview Charles W. Day, Martin D. Jeffrey, James K. Lowe, Jr., and Brian J. Wishneff. (6) A notice was published in The Roanoke Times and The Roanoke Tribune inviting attendance at a public hearing to be held by City Council on Monday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m., to receive the views of citizens regarding School Board applicants, and further inviting the public to submit proposed questions to the candidates by filing such written questions in the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 18. I am advised by the City Clerk that no questions were submitted. Our selection process provides that Council will publicly interview each candidate separately and out of the presence and hearing of the other candidates. The City Clerk has scheduled the following interviews for this evening: 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Charles W. Day Martin D. Jeffrey RECESS James K. Lowe, Jr. Brian J. Wishneff Each candidate will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement of not more than five minutes. Thereafter, Council may ask such questions, as Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. The Council will hold four interviews and each interview will consist of approximately 30 minutes. After each interview has been completed, the candidate may feel free to leave the Council Chamber inasmuch as no action will be taken by the Council this evening. On Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be considered, the Council will hold an election to fill the two vacancies on the Roanoke City School Board. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF PUBLIC INTERVIEW FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing to receive the views of citizens regarding appointment of School Board Trustees at its regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Candidates for School Board Trustee positions are: Charles W. Day, Martin D. Jeffrey, James K. Lowe, Jr., and Brian J. Wishneff. The Council will also hold a public interview of candidates for the position of School Board Trustee on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building. The public is invited to submit proposed questions to the candidates by filing such written questions in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 18, 1996. All questions will be asked by Members of City Council, and Council may ask such proposed questions filed with the City Clerk as the Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. The Council will elect two School Board Trustees for three-year terms of office commencing July 1, 1996, at its regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building. Mary F. Parker City Clerk NOTE TO PUBLISHER: Publish in full once in the ~, on Thursday, April 4, 1996 Send publisher's affidavit and bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Post-it* Fax Note 7671 4 ( ~3 Ipages~' [ Phone ~ ~( ~5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF PUBLIC INTERVIEW FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing to receive the views of citizens regarding appointment of School Board Trustees at its regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Candidates for School Board Trustee positions are: Charles W. Day, Martin D. Jeffrey, James K. Lowe, Jr., and Brian J. Wishneff. The Council will also hold a public interview of candidates for the position of School Board Trustee on Thursday, April 26, 1996, at 6:00 p,m., in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building. The public is invited to submit proposed questions to the candidates by filing such written questions in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 18, 1996. All questions will be asked by Members of City Council, and Council may ask such proposed questions filed with the City Clerk as the Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. The Council will elect two School Board Trustees for three-year terms of office commencing July 1, 1996, at its regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Roanoke City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building. Mary F. Parker City Clerk NOTE TO PUBLISHER: Publish in full once in the J~, on Thursday, April 4, 1996 ---BLOCK Send publisher's affidavit and bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Post-it' Fax Note 7671 Oate ~/.~ ~ Ipa?es t -- Co./Dept. Phone # DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 April 25, 1996 Council Members: Elizabeth T. Bowles Wendell H, Butler Delvis O. "Mac" McCadden John H. Parrott William White, Sr. Linda F. Wyatt The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: I will be unable to be present for the last two interviews scheduled for this evening which are to take place following the recess at approximately 8:00 p.m. Therefore, I have some concern as to the fairness of participating in any of the School Trustee interviews scheduled for this evening. You have my be~t wishes for a successful meeting. DOM:mp Sincerely, Delvis O. McCadden Council Member MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 April 3, 1996 File ~.467 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Mr. Charles W. Day 1830 Grayson Avenue, N, W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Day: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, April 1, 1996, you were selected by the Council to be accorded the formal interview for the position of School Board Trustee. Your interview will be held on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. You will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement of not more than five minutes, thereafter, Council may ask such questions as the Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. Upon your arrival, please be seated in the Council's Conference Room which is located adjacent to the Council Chamber, and I will advise you when the Members of Council are ready to proceed with your interview. At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke to be held on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., Council will hold an election to fill the two vacancies for terms commencing July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1999. If I may provide additional information or be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to call me at 981-2541. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 April 3, 1996 File ~.467 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Mr. Martin D. Jeffrey 2901 Bradley Street, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Jeffrey: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, April 1, 1996, you were selected by the Council to be accorded the formal interview for the position of School Board Trustee. Your interview will be held on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. You will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement of not more than five minutes, thereafter, Council may ask such questions as the Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. Upon your arrival, please be seated in the Council's Conference Room which is located adjacent to the Council Chamber, and I will advise you when the Members of Council are ready to proceed with your interview. At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke to be held on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., Council will hold an election to fill the two vacancies for terms commencing July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1999. If I may provide additional information or be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to cell me at 981-2541. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 April 3, 1996 File ;~-467 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Mr. Brian J. Wishneff 2330 Mt. Vernon Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Wishneff: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, April 1, 1996, you were selected by the Council to be accorded the formal interview for the position of School Board Trustee. Your interview will be held on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. You will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement of not more than five minutes, thereafter, Council may ask such questions as the Council, in its discretion, deems advisable. Upon your arrival, please be seated in the Council's Conference Room which is located adjacent to the Council Chamber, and I will advise you when the Members of Council are ready to proceed with your interview. At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke to be held on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., Council will hold an election to fill the two vacancies for terms commencing July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1999. If I may provide additional information or be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to call me at 981-2541. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm