1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.02 Approval of the August 24, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Information, Discussion
Recommended Action
Approval of the August 24, 2022 Meeting Agenda

           

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of the August 24, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Lucas Tessarollo, Student Member of the Board, was not present for the vote.

Motion by Sue Johnson, second by David Bass.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass, Sue Johnson
Not Present at Vote: Jason Johnson
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.03 Bid Calendar Item
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
Goals
Goal 3 Resource Allocation - FCPS will pursue and utilize all resources strategically and responsibly to achieve identified outcomes and inspire public confidence.

           PRESENTATION OF 1 BID CALENDAR ITEM

 

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

 

 

Bid 23T1, Vehicle Body Repair:

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The intent of this solicitation is for body repair for all light and medium duty vehicles, as well as buses, for the Transportation Department.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent

Joseph Iannuzzi, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Transportation

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.04 University of Maryland College Park RFP #83541-D, Microsoft Software Solutions for Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC)
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
Goals
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 would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP).

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of Microsoft Software Solutions.

 

The contract was awarded to Bell Techlogix of Richmond, VA.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Edward Gardner, Director of Technology Infrastructure

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

           

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.05 Baltimore City Public Schools RFP # 19069, Student Growth Assessments
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
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 would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from Baltimore City Public Schools.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This contract will be utilized by curriculum to provide assessment services to elementary and middle school students.  FCPS currently has an RFP for these services for elementary level mathematics, and this will expand those services into the middle schools.  In addition, reading assessment services will be provided to 1st - 8th grade students.  The reading assessment service will also be utilized amongst 10th grade students as part of a universal reading screener to determine if a student has foundational reading deficits, that have not been previously identified, so that the student can receive additional assistance.

 

The contract was awarded to Curriculum Associates, LLC.

 

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

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.06 Bid 23M1, Maintenance Repair and Operations Material and Supplies - Plumbing
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of recommended rejection of Bid 23M1, Maintenance Repair and Operations Material and Supplies – Plumbing
Goals
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 has reviewed the attached contract and recommends rejection of the bid by the Board of Education of Frederick County.    

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to reject all bids received for the purchase of materials and supplies for plumbing.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent

Randy Connatser, Maintenance Project Manager IV, Maintenance Department

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of recommended rejection of Bid 23M1, Maintenance Repair and Operations Material and Supplies – Plumbing
Lucas Tessarollo, Student Member of the Board, was not present for the vote.

Motion by Sue Johnson, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass, Sue Johnson
Not Present at Vote: Jason Johnson
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.07 Exception to Policy 109.3(D)(2)
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Information, Discussion
Goals
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.

Board of Education Policy 109.3(D)(2) regarding Post-Employment for Members of the Board states that a Board of Education member may not be employed by FCPS for at least one year following the member's departure from the Board by resignation or the end of the member's term of office.  

 

Board of Education Policy 515-Waivers of Board of Education Policy states that the Board may grant waivers from its policies in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent through regulation.  The Board does not have the authority to waive state, federal or local laws.

 

Board Member Mason has asked the Board to discuss an exception to Policy 109.3(D)(2).

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.08 COVID Response Update
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
Goals
Goal 5 Health and Safety - FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.
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:  

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., Deputy Superintendent

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.09 Special Education Update
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

Dr. Markoe will provide an update on Special Education.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

 

SUBMITTED BY

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.10 Motion to Move into Closed Session
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Procedure
Recommended Action
Board approval to move into Closed Session.

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1) and (7) the Board will meet in Closed Session at 3:40 pm in the Board Room to consider appointments to the Board of Education Family Life Advisory Committee, to discuss a matter related to personnel and to receive advice of counsel.

Motion & Voting
Board approval to move into Closed Session.
Lucas Tessarollo, Student Member of the Board, supported the motion.

Motion by Jason Johnson, second by Sue Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, Sue Johnson, Jason Johnson
Nay: David Bass
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.11 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

           

 

2. Closed Session [4:00 p.m]
Subject
2.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

 

2. Closed Session [4:00 p.m]
Subject
2.06 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

           

 

3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.03 Closed Session Announcement
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1) and (7) the Board met in Closed Session at 3:40 pm today in the Board Room to consider appointments to the Board of Education Family Life Advisory Committee, to discuss a matter related to personnel and to receive advice of counsel.

 

 

3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.04 Approval of the August 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Board approval of the August 10, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
View Minutes for Aug 10, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the August 10, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes.
Lucas Tessarollo, Student Member of the Board, supported the motion.

Motion by Sue Johnson, second by Jay K Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass, Sue Johnson, Jason Johnson
3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.05 Public Comment
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - 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.

3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.06 Student Member Comments
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.07 Superintendent Comments
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

 

 

 

 

3. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
3.08 Board Member Comments
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
4.01 Staffing Changes
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - 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.
Lucas Tessarollo, Student Member of the Board, supported the motion.

Motion by Sue Johnson, second by Jay K Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young, David Bass, Sue Johnson, Jason Johnson
5. Setting of Next Meeting Agenda
Subject
5.01 Setting Agenda for the September 14, 2022 Board of Education Meeting
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
6. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
6.01 Legislative Updates
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
6. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
6.02 Policy Committee Report
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
6. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
6.03 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Reports
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
6. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
6.04 Committee Reports
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
7. Informational Items
Subject
7.01 Quarterly Agenda for Board Meetings
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
8. Adjournment
Subject
8.01 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 24, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure