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Home My WebLink About5/26/2000 - RegularAGENDA BOARD RETREAT FOLLOW LIP FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2000 CAMP ROANOKE 10:00 Welcoming remarks -Joe McNamara and Jerry Canada 10:05 Background and overview -Brent Robertson and Carol Whitaker 10:15 Education -Tom Hall 10:45 Economic Development -David Porter 11:15 Technology -Jane James 11:45 Quality of Life -Carol Whitaker 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Workforce -Rick Calhoun 1:45 Regionalism -John Chambliss 2:15 Image -Anne Marie Green 2:45 Wrap LIp -Joe McNamara and Jerry Canada 3:00 Recreational Activity Regionalism Committee Final Report May 26, 2000 Committee Members: John Chambliss, Chairman Darlene Burcham Bob Johnson Gary Robertson Wayne Strickland Rick Burch Jim Gallion Roger Johnson McDonald Farm This is a joint project between Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton to utilize land as an economic development project. The farm is located in the County and is owned by the Town. Parks and Several programs, including Therapeutics recreation and some Recreation athletic groupings, sponsor .programs which extend across boundaries. The skateboard park at Wasena is an example of a jointly constructed facility. The greenway system will be able to connect multiple jurisdictions in the future. Police Joint extraterritorial arrest agreements are in effect for Roanoke County, Roanoke City, City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton. Project Impact This is a joint project sponsored by FEMA for proactive responses to make our community disaster resistant, particularly through flood reduction and stormwater management. The project is supported by Roanoke County, Roanoke City, City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton. Purchasing Several projects have been placed for bid on a regional basis to maximize quantity and competitive advantages. Examples of on-going efforts include a consortium looking at dental and health insurance. Regional Animal This project is currently being studied by Roanoke City, Shelter Roanoke County, Town of Vinton, and Botetourt County to provide a regional animal shelter. The study committee is also looking at a contract for operation with the SPCA. Regional Jail The City of Salem contracts with Roanoke County for bedspace and also provided the land and a portion of the building costs for the project. Regional Landfill Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton jointly formed the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to handle the garbage disposal needs of the Roanoke Valley. The transfer station is located in Roanoke City and the landfill is located in Roanoke County. Norfolk Southern provides rail transport between the two facilities. Roanoke Valley Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Botetourt County, City of Detention Salem, and Franklin County have joined together to construct a Commission facility to maintain and house delinquent juveniles. The Detention Center is located in Botetourt County. Regionalism Committee Final Report 3 May 26, 2000 Future Regional Projects/Studies Project/Study Description Court Service Unit Roanoke County with input from other localities is currently developing a Day Reporting Program to replace the Youth Haven II program which closed in February 2000. Economic Roanoke County is among the participating localities currently Development working on the development of an economic development park in Pulaski County. Firing Range This is a joint project involving the Sheriffs' offices and Police departments of the County of Roanoke and City of Roanoke to provide a police firing range for training by law enforcement personnel. The range is to be located in Roanoke County. Magistrate Roanoke County is currently working on utilizing avideo- conferencing system. Public Safety This joint project involves the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Strategic Planning County, City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton to increase emergency service effectiveness, communication, and strategic planning. Public The City of Roanoke and County of Roanoke currently fund the Transportation STAR and CORTRAN paratransit services respectively and are trying to develop a reverse commute interconnection system. Study of Solid A joint study is being conducted by the City of Roanoke, County Waste Collection of Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton to determine the feasibility of combined garbage collection service. Regional Water This committee consists of members from Botetourt County, Supply Committee Bedford County, Roanoke County, Roanoke City, City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton and is looking ahead to the water needs of the Roanoke Valley through the year 2050. Specifically, they are interested in the system interconnections, present and future water needs,,maximum utilization of existing water resources, and recommendations for ensuring an adequate water supply in the future. Regionalism Committee Final Report 5 May 26, 2000 Regionalism Committee Fina! Report May 26, 2000 Description of Priorities - High Priority Level PrioritX.Topic: Capital Planning Priority Project: Public Facilities Our communities can ill-afford to continue to build duplicate facilities when a singular facility would suffice. On-going planning for major capital improvements and facilities should be pursued on a regional basis before decisions are finalized. The savings and cost efficiencies could be from the capital facility as well as from operations. Suggested Referral To: The Directors of Finance and Budget officials should meet and review the respective capital improvement plans, grant opportunities, etc. A report should be made for the regional managers group so that appropriate staff may be charged with the responsibility of researching the facilities and making appropriate recommendations. Hi~eh Priority Leve/ Priorit~Topic: Capital Planning Priority Project: Regional Plans for Technology As the localities work with franchise agreements, zoning issues, or special use permits for communications carriers such as telephone, cable, wireless, etc., we should look at the impact and potential to enhance our communications and technology upgrades (fiber optic loops, wireless systems, cellular towers including co-location, etc). Suggested Referral To: The Technology Committee and local Planning Directors. Hi, h Priority Leve/ Priority Topic: Capital Planning Priority Project: Library As the localities work with franchise agreements, zoning issues, or special use permits for communications carriers such as telephone, cable, wireless, etc., we should Regionalism Committee Final Report 7 May 26, 2000 We need to look at the standards to be adopted, fees which may be charged, who will be responsible for maintaining facilities, and the impact that the plan of one locality upstream may have on another downstream. Suggested Referral To: A regional study group, perhaps in cooperation with the regional planning commission, to study and survey the storm water management needs, establish needed policies, technical requirements, and any required rates or fees. B: EMERGENCY SERVICES PLANNING The Local Emergency Planning Committee for the Roanoke Valley consists of Division Chief Don Gillispie, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue; Wanda Reed, Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Roanoke; Chief Dan Hall, Salem Fire Department; and Sharon Poff, Town of Vinton. These individuals review the local plans for emergencies and natural disasters and develop strategies and resources for handling these events. They have coordinated training exercises to test our preparedness and also helped with the transition plans related to Y2K. tt has been suggested that we consider pooling the funding provided to each of the four localities to staff a central office and to eonsider merging our emergency plans into a master plan. Some logistical concerns include declaring an emergency by the governing body of each locality, being overwhelmed by the deluge of calls for service during major disasters, and keeping the list of responsible officials updated. Advantages include the use of our consolidated radio communications system (800 Mhz system), sharing of resources, and having a coordinated effort to resolve valley-wide issues. Suggested Referral To: The Local Emergency Planning Committee of the- Roanoke Valley identified above. High Priority Leve/ Priorit~Topic: Schools Priority Projects: Special Education (on-going) & Calendars Cooperative efforts within the school systems have been limited. School systems have cooperated in some areas such as regional and special education, alternative education and vocational-technical programs. Since regional education initiatives have the opportunity to receive grants and other types of funding, it may be beneficial to cooperate to the extent that expensive programs may become less of a burden to localities and be more productive while providing more offerings to students. Regionalism Committee Final Report 9 May 26, 2000 Suggested Referral To: Regional Water Supply Committee established through the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, including representation from Bedford County, Botetourt County, Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Salem, and the Town of Vinton. Hi h Priories level Priority Topic: Water Priority Project: Water Protection Most of the Roanoke Valley's water supply comes from surface water systems, yet significant amounts are produced from local well systems (public and private). It is important that we be considerate of this resource and protect against pollutants being discharged into our waterways or allowing substances to contaminate the aquifers supporting our well systems. These contaminations can take years to recover if they can recover at all. Suggested Referral To: The Western Virginia Land Trust is responsible for acquiring land and protecting our green areas. We should also sponsor meetings to include neighboring localities that adjoin our major watershed areas, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Regional Water Supply Committee through the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, planning officials, storm water management officials and others as necessary to discuss development plans and to protect our resources. High Priority Level Priority Topic: Work Force Development As we consider the importance of developing a viable work force for economic development, welfare reform, and the general preparation of our community, we must consider all available resources such as our higher education facilities, parks and recreation, neighboring programs, private sector organizations, and trade groups. By pooling and sharing resources, we could more efficiently provide opportunities for work force development at the various vocational-technical schools, Virginia Western Community College, and the downtown City of Roanoke facilities for training and education. In addition, dual enrollment classes offered through Virginia Western Community College and also offerings on the campuses of schools could lead to more opportunities Regionalism Committee Final Report 11 May 26, 2000 division near the border of one jurisdiction with the access road, utility improvements, storm water facility or other capital facility being constructed near or inside the adjoining locality. Most zoning issues require public hearings and posting of the property, however, the adjacent neighbors in another locality might not be aware of such changes. It is suggested that more harmonious development could occur and perhaps costly improvements avoided if information, particularly near boundaries, could be shared on a timely basis. Revisions to the comprehensive plans could also be shared so that compatible development could be anticipated. Suggested Referral To: The regional planning commission, local planning directors, and development review coordinators could develop a systematic means of sharing this information on a timely basis. Medium Priorify Leve/ Priority Topic: Public Safety PrioritK.Project: Fire Stations (on-going) Roanoke County jointly owns and operates public safety buildings (fire stations) with Botetourt County (Read Mountain) and the Town of Vinton, which serve multiple jurisdictions. The Town of Vinton has expressed interest in building a new facility for the Rescue Squad and the County has been asked to share in the cost of the new facility. The Read Mountain Fire Station has requested consideration of an expansion and the cost could be shared with Botetourt County based on the percentage of calls from each locality. Roanoke County has two other fire stations needing major improvements (Clearbrook and Mount Pleasant) which are in close proximity to the City of Roanoke. Preliminary discussions have been held by the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County concerning possible joint stations which could serve both jurisdictions. Consideration of cost sharing possibilities include issues of capital construction, staffing, charging for services, and the impact to the volunteer system of the County in these areas. Suggested Referral To: Persons responsible for developing proposals for consideration by the governing bodies could include Chief Rick Burch, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue; Chief Jim Grigsby, Roanoke City Fire and EMS; Chief Adam Fleming, Read Mountain Fire and Rescue; Chief Chris Stull, Vinton Rescue; and representatives from the various Administrative staff related to the specific project. Regionalism Committee Final Report 13 May 26, 2000 Medium Priority Leve/ Priority Topic: Shared Facilities, Common Programs, Operations Priority Project: Solid Waste Collection (on-going) A team from Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Vinton, and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority is working with a consultant to evaluate the cost effectiveness and efficiency of having a regional system of collecting the solid waste in the Roanoke Valley. A preliminary report is due in June to consider the costs, status of existing operations, and suggestions for making this a viable change in service. Suggested Referral To: The regional study group and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. Medium Priority Leve/ Priority Topic: Transportation (on-going) There are several modes of transportation under study which will impact the entire Roanoke Valley. The approval and location of I-73 could bring an economic boost to our region, yet there are significant unknown costs involved with the location of the roadway, the acquisition of property, disruption to some of the communities, and the fact that it may well take a path other than the existing Route 220. Other roadway improvements such as the widening of 1-81 and the impact on adjacent properties, widening of Route 11/460 in western Roanoke County, and improvements to Routes 220 and 221 in southern Roanoke County exemplify the magnitude of this issue. Air transportation continues to be a problem. Many valley residents still drive to larger airports to obtain better flight connections and better schedules than are offered through our own airport. We may well have to subsidize air service or offer other inducements to attract more favorable competition and service for our area. Rail service for freight seems adequate, yet passenger rail service is not readily available to our residents. Suggested Referral To: The Metropolitan Planning Organization of the regional planning commission already exists to consider transportation needs and can work with the airport, Norfolk Southern, local governments, Virginia Department of Transportation and any others necessary to prioritize and look at the needs regionally and speak with a loud voice to state and national legislators. Regionalism Committee Final Report 15 May 26, 2000 ~ pOANp~~ ~ '~ ~ a 1838 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ELMER C. HODGE (540)772-2004 P.O. BOX 29800 5204 BERNARD DRIVE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 FAX (540) 772-2193 May 2, 2000 Dear Team Participants: ~~'~~~ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOSEPH McNAMARA, CHAIRMAN WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT H. ODELL "FUZZY" MINNIX, VICE-CHAIRMAN CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JOSEPH B. "BUTCH" CHURCH CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT BOB L. JOHNSON HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT HARRY C. NICKENS VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (540)772-2005 The teams which were formed after the Board of Supervisors and School Board retreat in January are completing their work, and we are planning a full day session at Camp Roanoke on Friday, May 26, for the participants to present recommendations to the two Boards. The schedule is as follows: 10:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks -Joe McNamara and Jerry Canada 10:15 Education 10:45 Economic Development 11:15 .Technology 11:45 Quality of Life 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 Workforce 1:45 Regionalism 2:15 Image 2:45 Wrap Up -Joe McNamara and Jerry Canada 3:00 Recreational Activity Please come prepared to have some fun. Dress is casual, lunch will be a cook out, and our recreational activity will give us the opportunity to relax after all the hard work everyone has put into these teams. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Jerry Canada Joseph McNamara Chairman Chairman Roanoke County School Board Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Directions to Camp Roanoke: Take I-81 to the Dixie Caverns exit, turn left at the end of the ramp on Dow Hollow Road. Turn right on US 11/460, and then left on West River Road, at the Riverside Market. Follow West River Road across the river and railroad tracks, and turn right on Dry Hollow Road. Follow Dry Hollow to the end and turn left into Camp Roanoke. Internet E-Mail Internet E-Mail ehodge®www.co.roanoke.va.us ®a.~Yaw a,Po~ bos ~ www.co.roanoke.va.us C~n~tn#~ of ~ ~~txt~~.E 4 ,~ ~ ` Education Economic Development Technology Quality of Life Workforce Development Regionalism Image 1 -- Survive and Thrive In 2005! Background and Overview •Group decision-making to ensure communication, participation and buy-in •Develop strategic action plan •Analytic hierarchy process •Identified ways the organization delivers/receives value through interaction among players to Survive and Thrive 3 Background and Overview •Identified customers, competitors, partners •Weighted list of 30 final values •Identified groups or target activities a 2 - Survive and Thrive _ _ In 2005! Education Team •Tom Hall, Team Leader - -- •Janice Agee -- •Jerry Canada •Elmer Hodge •Paul Mahoney •Harry Nickens : •David Wymer s Survive and Thrive - In 2005! Methodolo~v o f Education Team Actions •Su~veys conducted by RCEA Salary Survey Committees •Recommendations through budget work sessions •Needs assessment conducted by staff development •Input from new, early incentive retirement plan •Competitiveness with other school divisions ^ Salary •In-Service •New teacher mentor program 6 3 ~ •Increase teacher effectiveness •Retain effective teachers :: •Establish lower pupil-teacher ratio L Education Team Deliverables - 1 •More staff development for instructional assistants - •Certified Nursing Assistants instead of nurses to save money •Pupil-teacher ratio 20:1 - to lower would take $ lmillion - 25 ea~tra --- teachers in K-4 •Hire trained assistants instead of adding more teachers. Full in-service - for those aids. ........ •New retirement plan will encourage teachers to stay longer •Give signing bonuses to beginning teachers -- $1,000 each s 4 •Notice of retirement must be given 120 days ahead, begimiing July 1, 2000. This lets Personnel get early commitments for new graduates. •Proposing that new teachers begin at $30,000 this year -has asked for it in budget. Feels that he can get the best candidate. •Mentoring of new teachers will be done before school starts - $50/day stipend. Won't be taking them out of classroom. - - •What about bonuses for only the critical shortage areas? - 9 •Raise substitutes pay from $50 to $60 -requires $120,000 - .. •Use individuals with degrees who have retired from industry as Possible source of substitutes. •Hire full-time substitutes on permanent basis •Gentle redistricting •Invite legislators to one of closing meetings. They need to see schools and seriousness of situation. •Support new teachers ~o 5 Education .Team Recommendations, for Implementation -1 Lowering pupil/teacher ratio K-2. Goal - 20:1 -Strategies ^Elementary assistant principal to teach one-half day (adds five teacher positions -cost $0) ^Language arts coordinators to teach two 2'/z hours per day where pupiUteacher ratios are highest -cost $0 ^Middle and high schools to help by reducing staff positions - - -Gentle redistricting i~ Education Team Recammendations for Implementation - 2 - Retaining effective teachers and increase teacher - effectiveness. -Strategies ^Provide more staff development activities to support the classroom teacher; i.e., special education inclusion ^Provide new retirement plan which rewards teachers for !, staying longer ^Revise beginning teacher salary to $30,000 with a signing bonus of $1,000 to all beginning teachers ~z 6 Survive and Thrive - In Zoos! Fducatiora Team Recommendations for• Implementation - 2 •Strategies cont. ^Provide team-building activities from "day one" to help new teachers ^Provide more support during first year from principal and central office ^Provide in-service activities for administrators on how to support new teachers and bring them along, being careful not to overload them ^Restructure Mentor Program and begin before school starts so new teachers can concentrate fully on their students when school begins 13 - Survive and Thrive In 2005! education Team Reeommeradations for Implementation - 2 •Strategies cont. ^Offer $50 per day for new teachers to attend in-service before first day of contract - ^Requiring notice of retirement 120 days before end of semester if participating in Early Retirement Plan will help recruit the best teachers ^Provide "personal touch" to all personnel l~ 7 Questions 15 8 •Held four 90-minute team meetings -- •Explored economic development issues, trends, and priorities •Engaged ALIAH THINK •Reviewed economic development business plan (= •Reviewed PPP and incentives v •Consider alternatives for marketing and business recruitment •Examine relationships and regionalism Review PPP and incentives policy is 9 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Economic Development Deliverables •Evaluate economic development goals and strategies •Identify target markets :: •Align PPP with economic development business plan 19 •Continue work of Economic Development Task Force •Revise Economic Development Business Plan •Focus on four goals -...... •Embellish strategies - ... •Limit activities and time frame •Revise PPP Policy •Reward industrial and Class Z commercial •Establish ROZ/ROA criteria '~:::::::: •Strengthen performance measures and sanctions zo 10 Technology Team •David Chandler, Team Leader •Arnold Covey •Roger Holtman •Bi11 Irvin •Jane James •Spencer Watts •Pat Zirkle ~~ 11 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Methodology of'TechnoloRy Team Actions I::::::::: •Brainstormed information about current status •Shared work in progress Whole Team Jane/Spencer Pat/David/Arnold •Identified issues and opportunities •Formulated recommendations 23 Review of 'T'echnology T eam Actions •Expand our customers' ability to interact with us through the Internet •Create Regional IT Committee to monitor World Wide Web Technology 2.~ 12 Prepare specific recommendations/actions to support the broad actions. 2s Survive and Thrive - - rn Zoos! ~ Technology Recommendations.fnr Implementation •Form a citizen focus group to review websites. •Create task force to make recommendations on providing amore cohesive view of the Valley through various ........... . websites. •Investigate the possibility of using schools during non- instructional time for citizen Internet access. •Investigate potential of permitting advertising on our websites. 26 13 14 >'': ~~~ ~~ ~ Survive and Thrive In 2005! Methodology of Quality of Life T eam Actions •Re-evaluated composition of team membership -Reviewed and evaluated original broad actions -Revised and combined original broad actions -Accessed resources/documents -Defined broad actions -Developed specific actions "doables" 29 -Develop effective land use programs to ensure preservation of natural resources. -Increase special events that showcase community assets (culture, education) -Raise bar of expectations for environmental issues ::::........ -Monitor demographic switch and create proactive solutions to foster positive outcomes 30 15 L •Encourage joint meetings among County Councils, Civic Leagues, etc. •Leverage community facilities -have schools and facilities focus on community activities •Involve seniors in government through foster grandparent programs and volunteer opportunities 31 Survive and Thrive - In 2005! duality of Life Team Deliverables •Working with the established parks and recreation and schools committees, prepare specific recommendations and/or actions to support the broad actions above. •The team used its team members' expertise, documents and the general belief that Roanoke County has and will continue to provide an excellent quality of life for its ---- citizens. 3z 16 O-o-L Recommendations for Implementation Develop comprehensive plan to better utilize government facilities to enhance quality of life. Actions: - •Identify clearinghouse for use of facilities to determine buildings/space and restrictions/use policy by Internet access •Identify community needs/demands by meeting with appropriate groups and agencies. 33 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Q-o-L Recommendations for Implementation Promote the Roanoke Valley by increasing and highlighting events of culture, education, recreation, volunteerism, etc. Actions: • Valley-wide public documents/web page noting events for coming year with monthly updates; i.e., parks/rec, RVTV, magazines, city page, PTA •Develop public relations video _:...:: •Organize, publicize and educate historical and current information •Continue to develop recreation programming, events and lifelong learning to enhance quality of life. 34 17 -- - Survive and Thrive - rn Zoos! '~~ O-o-L Recommendations fog Implementation Monitor demographic changes in the Roanoke Valley to develop proactive solutions to address needs of all citizens. Actions: •Develop and promote sensitivity programs to address cultural differences •Support the work of the senior and challenged citizens committees, i.e., transportation issues, health care, recreation programs, accessibility •Continue to support Roanoke County Police Department by educating public of safe/secure programs, i.e., community watch, and crime prevention 35 Support regional and statewide initiatives to adopt and enhance environmental programs. Actions: • Work proactively with VDOT to make timely decisions concerning construction and location of roads •Support continued implementation of Roanoke Valley greenway and ... view sheds plan and the Western Virginia Land Trnst •Increase two-way communications between citizens and county officials regarding residential, commercial and industrial development. •Encourage creative and environmentally sensitive development patterns 36 Ig Survive and Thrive In 2005! ............................... .............................. ............................... T~Vorkforce Development Team •Rick Calhoun •Martha Cobble •Beth Doughty •Mark Emick •Pete Haislip •Michael Hensley •Diane Hyatt •Roger Johnson •Lorraine Lange •Betty McCrary •Joe Sgroi •Jerry Weddle 38 19 • Re-evaluated team membership • Reviewed and evaluated original broad actions • Revised broad actions to address scope defined during the AliahMission Process at Hotel Roanoke • Reviewed various resources/documents/research - - • Defined broad actions • Developed specific recommendations "doables" 39 Survive and Thrive In 2005! -_ Review ofActions •More educational opportunities via Internet, Channel 3, Other (in conjunction with Technology Committee) •Determine current offerings in the Arts community and document gaps in the Valley Revised Actions •Establish baselines or benchmarks needed for database decision making - re: workforce development •Increase career education opportunities for all students in Roanoke - -- County Schools 20 • Inform students, parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and business leaders regarding this new cazeer education emphasis and solicit their participation and/or support in this new endeavor • Provide career education curriculum resources and professional development support for teachers, counselors, and administrators __....... a~ • Document existing programs or initiatives that support proposed workforce development or cazeer education initiatives • Establish performance indicators or benchmarks for proposed workforce development and career education initiatives • Continuously assess the degree to which graduates from the school system meet the workforce skill requirements stated in Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills • Gain public support by school system boazd and administration regazding the inclusion of career education at all grade levels az 21 • Require each teacher in Grades K-5 to include not less than one career education activity per month in their classroom management plan • Assess, using standard career interest inventory instruments, individual students' career interests by Grade 6 _:::: Redesign middle school career interest block process to provide consistent career education opportunity for all middle school students • Increase career exploration and development opportunities available for middle school students to include job shadowing activities - Develop career clusters that effectively organize high school courses by their career orientation a3 - Survive and Thrive In 2005! :>::>::::>:::::> • Require that all students select a career cluster and develop their individual education plan based on that selection by Grade 10 • Require participation by all students in not less than one extended duration, work based learning experience, e.g. mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, cooperative education, or community service learning, prior to graduation from high school • Develop processes that ensure all school system graduates are prepared for further employment and/or further education beyond the secondary system as 22 • Develop processes that ensure a seamless flow of high school students into relevant, work-oriented higher education opportunities • Market the value of enhanced academic, technical, and workplace readiness skills to students, parents, teachers, and local businesses • Create partnerships with businesses to support mentot'ships, internships, apprenticeships, and cooperative education opportunities • Create partnerships with governments and non-profit organizations to support community service learning opportunities • Conduct professional development seminars on practical means for integrating academic and technical curricula 45 - Survive and Thrive In 2005! • Conduct professional development seminars on career education principles, assessing career interests, setting career goals, and developing career paths - Provide curricular or other resources needed by teachers and counselors to achieve the stated career education goals • Develop private sector internships or summer employment opportunities for teachers and counselors • Require teachers to include in their course outlines, statements regarding how the learning activities in their courses address Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills 23 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Recommendations for implementation : • Appoint blue ribbon task force to recommend, implement, and oversee career education activities within the school system a~ Survive and Thrive ._...: In Zoos! ___ ............. The Workforce Development committee is also charged with the broad actions of: • Developing a specific process with feedback which provides training for target industries • Incorporating more education information into economic development promotional materials These actions will be considered a ter the Economic Development Committee completes its initial work. as 24 Regio~aalisr~a Team •John Chambliss •Darlene Burcham •Bob Johnson •Gary Robertson •Wayne Strickland •Rick Burch •Jim Gallion •Roger Johnson SU 25 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Methodology of Regionalism Tears Actions •Inventory existing regional agreements and projects 'i •Review efforts of current regional work groups _......:: •Identification of needed regional efforts, potential participants, anticipated benefits •Suggested priority and responsible players to investigate deliverables •Factored regional perspectives, efficiency, and cost effectiveness into the delivery of services and meeting County goals s~ ~~~~~~~-~~ - - Survive and Thrive ....... In 2005! Regionalism Tearn Review of Actions •Identified 25 azeas of regional services (many with multiple agreements and multiple partners) •Identified major projects under study or implementation at this time as regional efforts •Contacted azea managers and administrators for input into the regional aspects of this project and sought their support in future efforts. 52 26 Regionalism Team Deliverables List of prioritized projects with suggested players for study or implementation 53 Regionalism Team Recommendations for' Implementation •Encourage on-going studies and projects to completion •Have administrator/managers incorporate the priority of other projects at their regional meetings •Report the progress of regional efforts at the quarterly meetings with the County Board of Supervisors and City Council or at other regional gatherings 54 27 Regionalism Team Reeonamenclations for Implementation •Involve other stakeholders and community organizations already in existence in the planning and implementation phases (ex: Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission, Roanoke Valley SPCA, Chamber of •Commerce, etc.) •Involve other departments, agencies, or teams in the development of the programs 55 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Questions 56 28 •Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services, Roanoke County, Team Leader •Rick Burch, Chief, Fire and Rescue, Roanoke County •Elaine Carver, Director, General Services, Roanoke County •Michelle Dowdy, Coordinator, Elementary Guidance, Roanoke County Schools •Lorraine Lange, Assistant Superintendent, Roanoke County Schools 57 •Fuzzy Minnix, Supervisor, Cave Spring Magisterial District •David Porter, Director, Economic Development, Roanoke County ~ •Linda Scarborough, Community Relations Specialist, j.:::...... Roanoke County Schools , 58 29 •Publicize Board of Supervisors and School Board -seek ways to publicize cooperation -- •Promote Roanoke (in conjunction with Economic Development) as a place for young people to settle ~ 59 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Methodology of Image Team Actions - 1 The team reviewed the broad actions, and combined them: •Create unified image campaign, which includes publicizing Board of Supervisors and School Board cooperative efforts •Promote Roanoke as acost-effective and high quality place to live, work and play 60 30 Survive and Thrive In 2005! Methodology of Image Team Action - 2 ---- - The team reviewed the County's vision document and broad actions to determine the optimal image for the County in 2005, _- _ and determined which specific areas needed maintenance and -- which needed improvement. 61 •Beautiful scenery Maintain •Friendly to Business Needs Improvement •Quality Educational Opportunities Both •Regional Players Needs Improvement •Recreation and Leisure Activities for All Needs Improvement ~ •Safe Maintain 62 31 Methodology of Image 'team Actions - 2 •Optimize Resources Needs Improvement •Employment Opportunities Needs Improvement •Access to Government Needs Improvement •Cultural Opporhuuties Maintain, but publicize more •Good Traffic Flow Maintain •Affordable Housing Needs Improvement fi3 The team created up to four suggestions for either maintaining ~.; ;;. or improving the components of the County's image f~ 32 Maintai° nr Needs Improvement Suggestion #1 ~ , Suggestion #2 Suggestion #3 Suggestion #4 Ridge top and Publicize what is Support Involve volunteer Beautiful viewshed protection. available -Camp community groups. Get Maintain Ordinances to protect Roanoke, Explore, activities, such as innovative ideas. Scene[y scenery. Greenways ~ Greenways Clean Valley Recnnt volunteers Council Less red tape, one- Cooperation Incentives to Reduce Friendly to Needs stop shop for builders i among chambers busmesses already duplication of Business Improvement here economic development functions Promote technical Maintain diverse Produce Ge[ input from Quality education, arts & opportunities at all promotion piece community - EdUCatlonal Both other school azeas in IeveLs -preschool, on valley schools pazents, students, Opportunities county schools K-12, higher - what is offered, others - what do education awazds, etc. they want Maintain or Suggestion Suggestion Suggestion Suggestion Needs #t #2 #3 #4 Improvement Focus groups, Pubhcize what Willing to Media -work on Regional surveys -what do governments do sacriSce for end reputation, work Pla ers Improve citizens want -get already result -greatest regionally, joint y message to goverrdri= good for the advertising bodies Valley Recreation Night life improved - Winter activities, Increase biking, Beautify azeas to and Leisure Needs more variety similar to After ' greenways, etc. attract restaurants Five and Valley andshopping-ex: ActiVitiesfor Improvement Pointe programs Brambleton ~1 Avenue Publicize crime line Stafting for f¢e Reciprocal Schools -increase more and rescue -help agreements, safety awareness Safe Maintain with career when mutual aid and protection. 4 volunteers not agreements Safe-VA- available publicize slats 66 Survive and Thrive In 2005! IMAGE: Roanoke County is a Desirable Place to Live, Work and Visit 65 33 r • ~ ~ ........ ~ ...................... Survive and Thrive In 2005! IMAGE R k C D bl 1 L' W k~arid V`'~:;:`::;;::;;;;:.;; 67 - Survive and Thrive In 2005! - IIvIAGE: Roanoke Couniy is a Desirable Place to Live, Work and Visit 68 oano a ounty Is a eslra e P ace to tve, or tstt Maintain nr Suggestion Suggestion Suggestion Suggestion Needs #1 #2 #3 #4 Improvement More regional Use all facilities - Internet - 24hom OpI1mlZlrig Needs vuUatives-solid county andsdrool city hall-maybe Resources Improvement waste, etc. buildings and use students to grounds - Ilexible help with hours Technology Recruit high tech Support high tech Workforce Working Employment Needs companies -need automotive Development regionally to Opportunities Improvement base industry, I.e., recruit smart road Joint meetings - Staff holding Schooi and/or Citizens Academy School Board, BOS, meetings at County tours other localities. various County ACCOSS t0 Needs Possible have school locations on a GOVeIIIIrierit Improvement rep at BOS meetings regulaz basis on regular basis to give reports, and vice versa Maintain or Suggestion i ( Suggestion Suggestion Suggestion Needs #1 #2 #3 #4 Improvement Cultural Maintain, but Continued support Cabaret arts Expand Publicize from governments publication listing opporhuuties for Opportunities more year in advance students Plan developments Work closely with Involve General Good Traffic Maintain vDOT Assembly Flow » representatives Cluster Housing Renovate older Affordable Needs neighborhoods Housing Improvement 34 * , Questions 69 35