PRESENTATION OF 5 BID CALENDAR ITEMS

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitations for Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS).

Bid 22CURR3, Physical Education Supplies and Equipment

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of general physical education supplies and small equipment by elementary and secondary physical education programs throughout the school system.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent

James Hitchner, Curriculum Specialist

Brian Griffith, Curriculum Specialist

Bid 22CURR4, Mathematical Supplies and Calculators

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for general math supplies and calculators used by elementary and secondary math education programs throughout the school system.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent

Debra Myers, Curriculum Specialist

Stacey Sisler, Curriculum Specialist

Bid 22M7, Unit Price Contract for Floor Covering

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract to provide and install carpet and tile products in Frederick County Public Schools and Offices.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent

Gary Barkdoll, Manager of Maintenance Projects and Grounds, Maintenance

RFP 22MISC8, Stop Loss Insurance

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract to provide stop loss insurance (referred to as Excess Risk Insurance) to pay eligible medical claims that exceed a “cap” for current employees and retirees (under the age of 65).

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Donna Clabaugh, Senior Manager, Employee Benefits/Wellness

RFP 22MISC9, Trauma Therapy and Other Related Services

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a list of qualified agencies and licensed clinical professionals to provide trauma therapy and other related therapy services for FCPS students.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Kristen Spear, Community Agency School Services (CASS)

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from the E&I Cooperative Services.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of modular buildings, the installation and possible removal of those modular buildings, the purchase of storage units, if needed, and all related supplies and services to the above. 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

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

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from Montgomery County Public Schools.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This contract will be utilized by FCPS for consultant design services related to capital facilities projects included in the Capital Improvements Program.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

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

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish contracts with qualified firms for providing a 403(b) and 457(b) institutionally based investment platform, record keeping, administration and communication services.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Donna Clabaugh, Senior Manager, Human Resources

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff has reviewed the attached contract renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.  On March 22, 2022 a revised contract renewal was attached for review.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to renew the contract for property and casualty insurance coverage for Frederick County Public Schools.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Joseph Whipp, Risk and Safety Manager

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

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

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract for a grade 6-8 enrichment program to support a comprehensive summer program.  The program will provide students with STEM enrichment activities in a summer camp model.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

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

Laila Watkins, Teacher Specialist, Systemic Strategic Improvement

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

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

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to renew the contract for a grade K-5 enrichment program to support a comprehensive summer program.  This program provides students with STEM enrichment activities in a summer camp model.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

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

Dr. Kevin Cuppett, Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation PreK-12

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

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

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract for a licensed abatement contractor to perform abatement of hazardous materials and/or related demolition services on an indefinite quantities’ basis.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

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

Laura Olsen, Environmental Compliance and Occupation Health Manager

SUBMITTED BY: 

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has been awarded a $1,500 grant from the Choose Kindness Foundation to support the Heather Ridge School.

Previously, Heather Ridge School was awarded a Kindness Grant to support activities during the 2021-2022 school year. This $1,500 award is to continue supporting costs associated with Heather Ridge School’s PBIS Kindness Challenge during the 2022-2023 school year. During weekly units, students at Heather Ridge School will learn about the four kindness skills and then apply these skills during Kindness Events, i.e., community service activities where students will intentionally practice appreciation, offer help, be friendly and reach out to others as they paint kindness rocks that will be placed throughout Frederick, create suncatchers for local nursing homes, make fleece blankets for use at local animal shelters and crochet blankets for persons experiencing homelessness.

Grant funds will be used to purchase supplies for the above-described activities ($300), incentives for students caught in the act of kindness ($500) and miscellaneous instructional materials ($700).

Acceptance of this $1,500 grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. 

PROCESS STATEMENT: According to FCPS Regulation 500-21, all grant awards below $50,000 must be reported as information items on the agenda of the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Aliveto, Ed.D., Executive Director, System Accountability & School Administration

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has been awarded a $25,000 Local Early Childhood Advisory Council (LECAC) grant from the Maryland State Department of Education to support early childhood in Frederick County.

Grant monies will be used to fund the work of the Frederick County Early Childhood Advisory Council (FCECAC). FCECAC is an interagency forum that raises awareness of community needs and resources, collects and analyzes early childhood data and educates the community about the value of investing in early childhood. Fifteen agencies and organizations are members of FCECAC, including private preschools, day care centers, Frederick County Government, the United Way of Frederick County, the YMCA of Frederick and FCPS.

Grant funds will be used to hire a strategic communications consultant ($12,250) to complete a comprehensive child care market analysis that will provide FCECAC with a baseline to measure the needs of childcare providers. In addition, funds will be used to contract with the Frederick News Post to provide native content articles and host contests ($4,250), speaker fees for an Early Child Care Conference ($5,000), supplies and materials for the Frederick Children’s Festival ($1,270), administrative support ($1,740) and indirect costs ($490).

Acceptance of this $25,000 grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. 

PROCESS STATEMENT: According to FCPS Regulation 500-21, all grant awards below $50,000 must be reported as information items on the agenda of the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.

SUBMITTED BY: 

Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Innovation

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff seeks approval of School Construction Budget Amendment #22-09.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Budget Amendment #22-09 proposes to transfer funds from the BOE Unallocated project into the Governor Thomas Johnson High Cameras project.  Bids received for the Governor Thomas Johnson High Cameras project exceeded the total budget.  A budget transfer is required to complete the project.

This budget transfer is consistent with terms and conditions for capital budget transfers included in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the County Commissioners and Board of Education dated May 30, 2013.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Dawn Worrell, Accountant

SUBMITTED BY: 

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff requests action by the Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) on a proposal to construct a concession stand at Tuscarora High School (THS) and to accept a donation from the Athletic Boosters Club to support the project.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Staff from the Capital Programs Department have been collaborating with the THS administrators and staff about the possibility of constructing a concession stand for the stadium. The school was originally constructed without a concession stand and have been operating one inside the building during stadium events. The athletic boosters club has been fundraising to support the construction and have approximately $95,000 in funds for the project. The budget estimate is close to $160,000 for the project and FCPS plans to fund the remaining balance of the project from the operating budget. The project will also include the installation of a concrete storage shed to support groundskeeping requirements. The request to construct the concession stand meets the requirements outlined in FCPS Regulation 200-17, Modifications to Buildings and Grounds.

FCPS staff will coordinate and manage the project, and ensure the design and construction process adhere to FCPS requirements. A draft floorplan is attached (backup 1) along with a draft budget estimate (backup 2). Staff recommends approval of the project moving forward and acceptance of the Athletic Booster Club donation.

PROCESS STATEMENT: FCPS Regulation 200-17 requires that all requests valued over $25,000, or which have significant future ongoing operating budget cost implications be submitted to the Board of Education for review and approval. 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Adnan Mamoon, Director, Capital Programs

Paul A. Lebo, DSL, Chief Operating Officer

SUBMITTED BY: 

Paul A. Lebo, DSL, Chief Operating Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff seeks approval from the Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal submitted by MCN Build, the design builder for the Thurmont Elementary School limited renovation project.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Thurmont Elementary School opened in 1955, and received additions and major renovations in 1959 and 1976.  The building received a few systemic upgrades since 1976, and the current Facility Condition Index (FCI) of this building falls in the critical category.  The current state rated capacity (SRC) of TES is 368 with its existing open floor plan configuration.  The limited renovation project will create additional classrooms by eliminating the open space configuration, and provide upgrades to multiple building systems including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and interior finishes.  The proposed SRC for the renovated TES building is 483.

The BOE approved the award of the design build contract to MCN Build on May 12, 2021.  MCN and their design partner GWWO Architects began the design in June 2021.  The schematic design documents were approved by the BOE on August 18, 2021, and the combined design development & construction documents were approved by the BOE on January 12, 2022.

The bidding for this project took place in December and January.  After receiving competitive bids from the subcontractors, MCN has submitted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal (see back-up 1) for the limited renovation project in the amount of $11,279,195.  This amount is $1.6M over the current construction budget of $9.7M.

Due to unprecedented shortages of critical construction materials, along with a very competitive labor market, construction costs have skyrocketed in the past year. Other LEAs throughout the State have seen similar cost increases for projects bid recently and there has been between a 20 to 25% increase in costs.  After review, FCPS staff believes that while this GMP is over budget, it is in line with current market conditions.  Approving the full amount of the GMP will allow the project to provide a more comprehensive limited renovation, including replacing all existing HVAC units.  This will significantly reduce the FCI for Thurmont Elementary School, and allow FCPS to maintain this building efficiently for the next 30 years.  FCPS Staff has engaged the IAC in conversations for the State to consider participating in the cost overage due to current market conditions.

Construction for this project is scheduled to begin in June at the end of the current school year.  FCPS will work with the design builder to monitor material lead times, and coordinate with surrounding schools in the Catoctin feeder to have contingency plans ready in case material delays cause the occupancy date to move past the beginning of next school year.  Certain activities that cause minimal disruptions to instruction, such as roofing and replacement of existing HVAC units will take place either during next school year, or over the summer break in 2023.

Staff requests approval of the GMP for the Thurmont Elementary School limited renovation in the amount of $11,279,195.  Once the GMP is approved by the BOE, a separate request to transfer $1.6M from the FCPS unallocated capital funds will be submitted by Fiscal Services.

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Adnan Mamoon, Director, Capital Programs

Brian Staiger, Senior Project Manager

SUBMITTED BY: 

Paul A. Lebo, DSL, Chief Operating Officer           

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff seeks approval of School Construction Budget Amendment #22-10.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Budget Amendment #22-10 proposes to transfer funds from the BOE Unallocated project into the Thurmont Elementary Limited Renovations project.  Bids received for the Thurmont Elementary Limited Renovations project exceeded the total budget.  A budget transfer is required to complete the project.

This budget transfer is consistent with terms and conditions for capital budget transfers included in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the County Commissioners and Board of Education dated May 30, 2013.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Dawn Worrell, Accountant

SUBMITTED BY: 

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: 

FIRST READING

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

On February 23, 2022, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 302 Salary and recommended deletion. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAYMK95B15D4

Policy 302 is presented today for the Board of Education’s first reading. (backup1)

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Board of Education Policy Committee

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: 

FIRST READING

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

On February 23, 2022, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 306 Insurance and recommended deletion. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAYMKD5B15D6

Policy 306 is presented today for the Board of Education’s first reading. (backup1)

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Board of Education Policy Committee

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: 

FIRST READING

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

On February 23, 2022, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 321 Change in Employee Status for Support Personnel and recommended deletion. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAYMKH5B15D9

Policy 321 is presented today for the Board of Education’s first reading. (backup1)

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Board of Education Policy Committee

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

Mr. Phillips will provide an update on the COVID-19 Response.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Larry Phillips, Acting Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Projects

SUBMITTED BY: 

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

Dr. Markoe will provide an update on Special Education.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

SUBMITTED BY: 

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(9) the Board met in Closed Session at 7:00 pm in the Board Room on March 9, 2022 to receive an update on negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA), Frederick County Administrative and Supervisory Association (FCASA) and the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE).

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(1),(2),(7),(9)and (14) the Board met in Closed Session at 4:00 pm today in the Board Room to receive advice of Counsel regarding a 4-205(c) appeal, to receive an update on negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA) and the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE), and to discuss property negotiation strategies.

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-104, the Board met in Administrative Function at 4:30 p.m. today to review Board and Superintendent roles and procedures.

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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:

Staff recommends Board approval of the recently displayed textbook.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

The textbook listed on the attached memorandum was on public and digital display from February 7-14, 2022.

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., Interim Superintendent

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: 

ACTION/CONSENT

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

On February 23, 2022, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 116 Title IX Sexual Harassment. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAYMJZ5B15CE

On March 9, 2022, Policy 116 was presented for the Board of Education’s first reading. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CBWNLA60464D

Today Policy 116 is presented for the Board’s consent agenda approval.  (backup1)

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Board of Education Policy Committee

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: 

ACTION/CONSENT

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

On February 23, 2022, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 441 Transportation of Students. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CBGN9Z5EE8C8

On March 9, 2022, Policy 441 was presented for the Board of Education’s first reading. This is the BoardDocs link to that agenda item:

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CBWNLH6054D8

Today Policy 441 is presented for the Board’s consent agenda approval.  (backup1)

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Board of Education Policy Committee

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  During summer curriculum writing workshops, teachers and curriculum specialists review the existing curriculum and accompanying assessment data, as well as any changes to state or national curricular frameworks and content standards, to determine the need for additions or deletions.  As a result of work completed by the end of this year’s workshops, new or substantially revised essential curricula are being proposed for a number of courses and grades. Per a request from the Board of Education at the September 21, 2016 meeting, the Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation (CII) staff presents curriculum changes and new courses to the Board prior to the summer work being completed.  

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Curriculum revisions were presented to the Curriculum & Instruction Committee at the March 9, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the proposed revisions.

PROCESS STATEMENT:  Curriculum specialists and supervisors work closely with principals and classroom teachers to identify where revisions to courses are needed to address changes in state-mandated graduation requirements, underserved subgroups of FCPS’ diverse student population, and advances in the respective fields of study.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S): 
Colleen Bernard, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Social Studies
Kim Day, Curriculum Specialist, Elementary Social Studies
Brian Griffith, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Health and Physical Education
Jamie Hitchner, Curriculum Specialist, Elementary Health and Physical Education
 
SUBMITTED BY:  
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Curriculum development and program implementation are dynamic processes requiring continued refinement.  As a result, new courses and pilot programs are proposed, implemented, and evaluated on a regular basis. 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Proposed pilot programs and new courses were presented to the Curriculum & Instruction Committee at the March 9, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the proposed pilot programs and new courses. 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  Curriculum specialists and supervisors work closely with principals and classroom teachers to identify where new or replacement courses are needed to address changes in state-mandated graduation requirements, state mandated curriculum changes, legislative action, underserved subgroups of FCPS’ diverse student population, and advances in the respective fields of study.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S): 
Colleen Bernard, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Social Studies
Brian Griffith, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Health and Physical Education
Kim Hirschmann, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
 
SUBMITTED BY:  
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent
 

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Curriculum development and program implementation are dynamic processes requiring continued refinement.  As a result, new courses and pilot programs are proposed, implemented, and evaluated on a regular basis.  Current courses are reviewed as well and determined if the course should continue. This year, the Creative Arts .5 (course number 7905) credit course is recommended for discontinuation.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY:   The course recommended for discontinuation was presented to the Curriculum & Instruction Committee at the March 9, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the discontinued course.

PROCESS STATEMENT: In this required 18-week exploratory course, 7th grade students explore the four major art forms: visual art, music, theatre, and dance. They develop an understanding of the creative arts as important parts of history, culture, and the human experience. They learn how people of all cultures use the arts to express themselves and to communicate about themselves to others. Using several historical and multicultural strands to integrate material and experiences from the four art forms, the curriculum provides students the opportunity to identify and nurture their individual creative potential. This course emphasizes learning and using core knowledge through a balanced instructional approach. Some traditional reading, writing and research strategies, using print and audiovisual sources as well as the full range of available technology, are balanced with a variety of integrated production and performance experiences in one or more of the four art forms.

Rationale for Discontinuation:  Requiring .5 Creative Arts in 7th grade breaks up the opportunity for students to engage in a sequential, meaningful choice art pathway leading to rigorous, upper-level choices in high school.  The broad, survey nature of the course is more reflective of an elementary experience.  Students should be allowed to select and specialize in their choice arts elective each year of middle school, per Fine Arts COMAR. Opportunities in visual art, music, theatre, media arts, and dance should be considered.  

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S): 
Kim Hirschmann, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
 
SUBMITTED BY:  
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent
 

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Board approval of the Quarterly Agenda.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:   At the January 14, 2015 meeting the Board voted to adopt the new quarterly agenda process and instituted a new process for submitting requests for future agenda items.  The request form is attached.

PROCESS STATEMENT:   To provide quarterly agendas that will be posted on Board Docs at each Board meeting.  This process will enable the public and staff to plan for upcoming Board meetings.  The quarterly agenda is a dynamic document that will be revised as needed to accommodate time sensitive business items and items requested using the form adopted for the Board.   

The April - June 2022 Quarterly Agenda is attached for board approval.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Mr. Young, Board President

SUBMITTED BY:  Mr. Young, Board President

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

To review progress measures and strategies for Aspirational Goal 2 of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education Strategic Plan.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: 

The FCPS 5-Year Strategic Plan, initiated in 2016, contains five aspirational goals, 10 priorities (two per goal), and subsequent measurable goals. From 2016 to 2018, progress was reported on the initial 30 measurable goals. In 2019, the Board approved 19 newly revised measures for the aspirational goals; supporting data (establishing baselines when available) and strategies on the revised measures were shared through a series of Board meetings in 2021. Supporting data and strategies related to Goal 2 will be shared.

PROCESS STATEMENT: 

Through a cross-departmental collaboration, the System Accountability and School Administration (SASA) department collects data on strategic plan measures. Progress reporting on the strategic goal measures will be presented across multiple Board meetings this school year.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Chantress Baptist, Director, Human Resources

Jennifer Bingman, Director, System Accountability and School Improvement

Margaret Lee, Director, Organizational Development

SUBMITTED BY: 

Jamie Aliveto, Ed.D., Executive Director, System Accountability and School Administration

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  The firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) will present the Superintendent's Leadership Profile Report to the Board of Education for approval.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The Superintendent Search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) held a planning meeting with the Board on February 16, 2022.  The advertising for the Superintendent position began on February 16, 2022.  The application deadline is open until filled.  During the week of March 1-4, 2022, HYA consultants held virtual leadership interviews with Board members individually.  The HYA Consultant met with the Superintendent's Cabinet and their Assistants in the Board Room on March 3, 2022.  There was also opportunity for Leadership to meet with the consultant in the Board Room on March 3, 2022.  Virtual meetings were held where input was given to the HYA consultants from parent groups, community groups, support staff, teachers, students, the three associations, Principals and Assistant Principals, Special Education groups and Board Committees.  There were two virtual Town Hall events for parents, guardians, and community members to attend. On March 10, 2022, there was a virtual meeting held with FCPS Partnerships and the HYA Consultants.

The Leadership Profile Report will be presented to the Board for approval at this meeting.

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Brad Draeger, Consultant, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates

SUBMITTED BY: 

Kathryn Rich, Executive Assistant to the Board

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(9) the Board will meet in Closed Session at 7:00 pm in the Board Room to receive an update on negotiations with the Frederick County Administrative and Supervisory Association (FCASA).