Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Board of Education Meeting

START TIMES FOR AGENDA ITEMS ARE APPROXIMATE
Board Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
191 S. East Street
Frederick, MD 21701

1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.01 Call to Order

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Procedure

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1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Procedure

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1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.03 Closed Session Announcement

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1),(2) the Board met in Closed Session on December 8, 2021, at 10:00 pm in the Board Room to receive an update on a personnel matter.

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1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.04 Administrative Function Announcement

Meeting: Dec 15, 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 at 7:30 p.m. on December 9, 2021, via teleconference, to discuss a matter related to its responsibility under Maryland law in governing the school system.

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1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.05 Approval of the December 15, 2021 Meeting Agenda

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Board Approval of the December 15, 2021, Meeting Agenda

File Attachments

12.15.21 Agenda Public Regular Format.pdf (49 KB)

Motion & Voting

Board Approval of the December 15, 2021, Meeting Agenda
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board supported the motion.
Mr. Bass made a motion to amend the December 15, 2021, meeting agenda to include an Administrative Function at 4:30 p.m.

Motion by David Bass, second by Karen A Yoho.

Final Resolution: Motion Fails

Yea: Karen A Yoho, David Bass

Nay: Jay K Mason, Brad W Young

Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Barrett, Jason Johnson

Board Approval of the December 15, 2021, Meeting Agenda
Sam Starrs Student Member of the Board supported the motion.
Mr. Mason made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, Elizabeth Barrett

Nay: David Bass

Not Present at Vote: Jason Johnson

1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.06 Approval of the December 8, 2021 Election of Officers Meeting minutes

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Action, Minutes

Recommended Action: Board approval of the December 8, 2021 Election of Officers Meeting minutes.

Minutes: View Minutes for Dec 8, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting - Election of Officers

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Motion & Voting

Board approval of the December 8, 2021 Election of Officers Meeting minutes.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board supported the motion.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, Elizabeth Barrett, David Bass

Abstain: Jason Johnson

1. WORK SESSION [3:00 p.m.]

Subject: 1.07 Board Discussion on ARP ESSER Grant

Meeting: Dec 15, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting

Type: Action, Information, Discussion

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: Staff will review the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund grant with the Board of Education.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: On October 27, 2021, the Board voted to accept the ARP ESSER grant with a stipulation that a work session would be schedule for a more detailed review of the ARP ESSER line item budget. Included in the attachments are the detailed line item budget, along with a summary. Staff will be available to answer Board questions regarding the specific activities.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Heather Jo Clabaugh, Budget Officer

SUBMITTED BY:

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

File Attachments

ARP ESSER III Line Item Budget - Board Review 12152021_backup1.pdf (77 KB)

ARP ESSER III Summary Budget 12152021_backup2R.pdf (11 KB)

Motion & Voting

Ms. Barrett made a motion to ask staff to go back and have a conversation with the units to create an option where FCPS uses ESSER funds and/or operational funds, if necessary, to provide equitable sick leave and quarantine leave for benefitted and non-benefitted staff.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, supported the motion.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Karen A Yoho.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, Elizabeth Barrett, David Bass, Jason Johnson

Motion #2
Ms. Barrett made a motion to ask staff to come back to the Board with numbers and more data about compensation to hire and retain regular school-based help, in terms of it being Resident Subs or another position.
Sam Starrs, Student Member of the Board, supported the motion.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Jason Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, Elizabeth Barrett, David Bass, Jason Johnson

2. Regular Meeting - Action Consent