1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.03 Approval of the July 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of the July 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda

           

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of the July 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.04 Administrative Function Announcement
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-104, the Board met in Administrative Function on 6/24/21 at 8:56 a.m. for their Board Retreat.

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.05 Closed Session Announcement
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b), (9) the Board met in Closed Session on 6/29/21 at 12:05 p.m. via teleconference to receive an update on negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA).

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.06 Public Comment
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

The Board welcomes and encourages public comment. With the exception of confidential and personnel related matters, and issues pending in appeals to a local or State Board, individuals may speak about matters relating to the school system. If individuals have specific concerns relating to the actions of staff members, such concerns may be communicated to the superintendent who will address the concern with the appropriate staff or if the concern is about the superintendent an individual may share that concern with the Board through written or private verbal communication.  Public comment is not intended to be a question and answer platform with the Board.  Generally, the Board will not respond to comments made.

 

If you are speaking as an individual you have up to 3 minutes and will be asked to complete your thoughts when the buzzer sounds.  On behalf of an organization you have up to 5 minutes.

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.07 RFP 21MISC10, Before and After School and Summer Child Care Services
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of RFP 21MISC10, Before and After School and Summer Child Care Services
Goals
Goal 3 Resource Allocation - FCPS will pursue and utilize all resources strategically and responsibly to achieve identified outcomes and inspire public confidence.
Goal 5 Health and Safety - FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff has reviewed the attached contract and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYThis recommendation is to contract with one certifiable non-profit organization to establish before, after school and summer child care programs at Blue Heron and Urbana Elementary schools during a three-year contract term.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CSBO, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

Deb Huffman, Coordinator, Use of Facilities

 

SUBMITTED BY

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer 

 

       

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of RFP 21MISC10, Before and After School and Summer Child Care Services
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.08 Ratification – Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE)
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend Board's ratification and execution of the Addendum
Goals
Goal 1 Student Achievement - FCPS will equip each and every student to be an empowered learner and an engaged citizen to achieve a positive impact in the local and global community.
Goal 2 Effective and Engaged Staff - FCPS will hire, support, and retain staff who champion individual, professional, and student excellence.
Goal 3 Resource Allocation - FCPS will pursue and utilize all resources strategically and responsibly to achieve identified outcomes and inspire public confidence.
Goal 4 Family and Community Involvement - FCPS will nurture relationships with families and the entire community, sharing responsibility for student success and demonstrating pride in all aspects of our school system.
Goal 5 Health and Safety - FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

The current Negotiated Agreement between the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE) and the Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) is in effect through June 30, 2023.  Salary and insurance, as well as two (2) language proposals by each party, were open for negotiations.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY

 

The negotiating teams for the Board and FASSE have reached a tentative agreement for fiscal year 2022. FASSE conducted a ratification vote of its members and received a majority vote for approving ratification.

 

In summary, the following are highlights of changes with specific language attached:

 

  1. Article IV– Wages:  Effective July 1, 2021, all pay scales herein shall be increased by a 1.35% cost of living adjustment (COLA) on the current pay scale.

A stipend will be awarded to all unit members who hold a degree not required for their position: Associate of Arts ($200); Bachelor of Arts or Science ($400); Master’s ($600); and Doctorate ($800). This stipend will be added to the employee’s base pay and will be distributed over the employee’s pay schedule. In order to receive the stipend, the employee must submit an official transcript from the college/university.

 

Sign Language Interpreters who hold job related, national board certification as approved by the Director of Human Resources (CI, CT, NAD, NIC, etc.) will receive $1,200.   This stipend will be applied to the employee’s base pay and distributed over the 22 pays.

 

  1. Article VII – Insurance: A 1.25% increase will be applied to FY 21 insurance premiums for the FY 22 plan year.

 

  1. Article VIII – Miscellaneous - Subcommittees - As part of the 2022 negotiations process with FASSE, the following subcommittees and their purposes are agreed upon and outlined below:

 

Work from these subcommittees will be utilized in future negotiations.  Scheduling of these groups will occur in September 2021.

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Robert Wedge, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition/Management-Support, Human Resources - Chief Negotiator for the Board of Education

Elaine Crawford – Chief Negotiator, FASSE

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Robert Wedge, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition/Management-Support, Human Resources - Chief Negotiator for the Board of Education

 

 

Motion & Voting
Recommend Board's ratification and execution of the Addendum
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
2. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
2.01 Board of Education Meeting Dates for May 2022
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.

School Year 2022 graduations are scheduled for the week of May 23rd.  So Board members have the opportunity to attend those ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday, May 25th, the Board meeting dates for May 2022 are being moved to the 1st and 3rd Wednesday (May 4th and May 18th).  

 

Board members are asked to approve the change in dates for May 2022. 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
2. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
2.02 Staffing Changes
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.
Goals
Goal 2 Effective and Engaged Staff - FCPS will hire, support, and retain staff who champion individual, professional, and student excellence.

           

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
2. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
2.03 Textbook Approval
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.
Goals
Goal 1 Student Achievement - FCPS will equip each and every student to be an empowered learner and an engaged citizen to achieve a positive impact in the local and global community.
Goal 3 Resource Allocation - FCPS will pursue and utilize all resources strategically and responsibly to achieve identified outcomes and inspire public confidence.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:

Staff recommends Board approval of the recently displayed textbooks.

 

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

The textbooks listed on the attached memorandum were on public digital display from June 7-14, 2021.

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:

FCPS Regulation 500-38, D. "All textbooks intended for instructional use with students must be approved by the Board prior to purchase."

 

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, Supported the Motion

Motion by Brad W Young, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass
3. Adjournment
Subject
3.01 Adjournment
Meeting
Jul 14, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure