1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.01 Bid Calendar Items
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - 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.
Goal 5 Health and Safety - FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.02 Bid 15C21, Relocation and Design Build of Modular Classrooms FY15
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of bid recommendation.
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 has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is for the relocation and design build of modular classrooms throughout Frederick County for FY15.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Buyer Specialist

Tony Ray, Project Manager III

 

SUBMITTED BY:  

Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of bid recommendation.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Kathryn B Groth.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.03 Bid 15C9, Walkersville High School Track Replacement
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of bid recommendation.
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 proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract to remove, configure and replace the asphalt and track surface at Walkersville High School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Tony Ray, Project Manager III

 

SUBMITTED BY:  

Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of bid recommendation.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Zakir Bengali.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.04 Bid 15C11, New Market Elementary School Roof Replacement
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of bid recommendation.
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 proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYThis recommendation is to establish a contract for the replacement of approximately 25,345 square feet of roof section and all associated work at New Market Elementary School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Ryan Carter, Project Manager III

 

SUBMITTED BY:  

Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of bid recommendation.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Zakir Bengali.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.05 Bid 15C16, Brunswick Middle School Roof Replacement (Re-Bid)
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of bid recommendation.
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 proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYThis recommendation is to establish a contract for the replacement of approximately 31,765 square feet of roof section and all associated work at Brunswick Middle School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Brian Staiger, Senior Project Manager

 

SUBMITTED BY:  

Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of bid recommendation.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Joy Schaefer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.06 Furniture and Equipment List for Urbana Middle School Lower Level Fit-Out
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of bid recommedation.
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 has reviewed the attached furniture and equipment list and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYThis recommendation is for the approval of the list of furniture and equipment to be purchased for Urbana Middle School Lower Level Fit-Out project.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Tom Saunders, Middle School Instructional Director

 

SUBMITTED BY:  

Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of bid recommedation.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Joy Schaefer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.07 Current Expense Amendment #3-15
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of Current Expense Amendment #3-15.
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 seeks Board of Education approval of Current Expense Amendment #3-15.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Current expense amendment #3-15 is needed to align expenses by category for two large grants (the Race to the Top Local Education Agency Assessment Grant and the Maryland Digital Learning Innovation Fund)  that were received after the FY 2015 budget was approved.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Robert G. Reilly, Director, Budget & Finance

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Leslie Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services 

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of Current Expense Amendment #3-15.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Joy Schaefer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.08 Current Expense Amendment #4-15
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approval of Current Expense Amendment #4-15
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 seeks Board of Education approval of Current Expense Amendment #4-15.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Current expense amendment #4-15 is needed because the cost of non-public placements of disabled students is higher than the approved budget. As compared to last year, Frederick County Public Schools has seen an increase in the number of total placements, more residential student placements and fewer student discharges.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Robert G. Reilly, Director, Budget & Finance

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Leslie Pellegrino, Executive Director of Fiscal Services 

 

Motion & Voting
Approval of Current Expense Amendment #4-15

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Zakir Bengali.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.09 Retiree Life Insurance
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - 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:

This presentation will provide an overview of the life insurance coverage offered to current retirees and a recommendation by the Human Resources staff to utilize actual retiree premium rates and amend the cost share between the school system and the retirees to reduce costs for the school system.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

FCPS currently offers retirees the opportunity to continue group term life insurance equal to one times annual salary, capped at $50,000. The premium rate is blended with the active employee rate, and FCPS contributes 25% toward the cost of the premium.

 

Current coverage levels and number of retirees who continue life insurance follow:

$25,000 or less 312
Between $25,001 and $49,999 399
$50,000 956
Total retirees with life insurance coverage as of 1-31-15 1,667

 

16/24 schools systems recently responded to a survey regarding life insurance benefits offered to their retirees. Based on the responses:

 

The Human Resources staff recommends the following changes to the retiree life insurance benefits effective July 1, 2015: 

 

Staff recommends maintaining the same level of coverage for current retirees since many selected their monthly pension option based on the life insurance offered to them at retirement.

 

Any changes in retiree life insurance benefits will be taken into consideration during the next bi-annual OPEB actuarial report.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:

Human Resources staff sought input from our internal accountants for modeling savings scenarios based on charging retirees the new rate quoted by our life insurance vendor and changing the cost share between FCPS and the retirees. Potential savings are included in the attached spreadsheet. Staff sought input from Maryland school systems to assess how our retiree life benefits compare to other systems. Staff also obtained life insurance rates from large commercial entities such as AARP and AAA to compare with our recommended rates. These commercial rates are attached for information.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Colette Baker, Senior Manager – Benefits and Wellness

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Paula Lawton, Executive Director, Human Resources Division

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.10 New Model for Managing Business Partnerships
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - 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 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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Staff will present information on a new model for managing partnerships between Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) and businesses and other community organizations.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban charged Communication Services with developing a new approach for proactively managing and administering FCPS’s partnerships with businesses and other community organizations. In particular, she was seeking to develop an approach that fostered more transparency, consistency, and accountability. Her overarching goal was to ensure that FCPS had a clear and reliable process for working with organizations that wish to partner with FCPS to advance our strategic goals and enhance student achievement. The new model that was developed has several features. First, it clearly defines the various kinds of partnerships in which FCPS engages, from relationships that have strategic, system-wide reach, to one-on-one relationships between organizations and individual schools. The new model also defines roles and responsibilities and step-by-step standard operating procedures for initiating, managing, and evaluating partnerships.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  Superintendent Alban charged Communication Services with developing a new model for partnerships in June 2014. Communication Services presented its preliminary work to Cabinet in September 2014. It then presented its work at a Principals Advisory Council meeting in October 2014 and to the Family/Community Engagement Council in February 2015. A final presentation was made to Cabinet in March 2015.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Michael Doerrer, Director, Communications, Community Engagement and Marketing

Tiana Haile, Community Engagement Coordinator

 

SUBMITTED BY:  Ann N. Bonitatibus, Ed.D., Chief Operating Officer

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [2:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.11 Adjourn
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

 

Musical selection "America the Beautiful - 2nd & 3rd verses" performed by Mrs. Kocher's First Grade Class and Mrs. Goldstein's Fifth Grade Class, under the direction of Sharon Cheek at New Market Elementary School

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.03 Approval of the Agenda for the April 8, 2015, Regular Meeting
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of the Agenda for the April 8, 2015, Regular Meeting.
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the Agenda for the April 8, 2015, Regular Meeting.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Kathryn B Groth.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.04 Closed Session Announcement
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.05 Approval of the March 25, 2015, Regular Minutes
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Board Approval of the March 25, 2015 Regular Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Mar 25, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the March 25, 2015 Regular Minutes

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Elizabeth Barrett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.06 Public Comment
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.07 Student Member Comments
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.08 Superintendent Comments
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

 

 

 

 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.09 Board Member Comments
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.10 School Library Month Resolution
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition, Action
Recommended Action
Staff respectfully requests that the Board recognizes April, 2015 as School Library Month in Frederick County, Maryland.
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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  School Library Month Recognition

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY

 

The American Association of School Librarian officials and local and national dignitaries recognized April as School Library month on April 1, 1985, with a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol. Then Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan delivered the keynote address. Senator Moynihan told the school librarians in the audience, "I want to thank you for what you do. I hope you know how important your work is. You change lives for the better. You touch people while they can still be touched."  The theme of the first national observance of School Library Month was "Where Learning Never Ends: The School Library Media Center."

 

In 2010, the name of the celebration was changed nationally to School Library Month after the Board of Directors voted to readopt the professional title “school librarian,” from the former school library media specialist.

 

Studies continue to show that schools staffed with a certified school librarian do in fact make a difference in a child’s life: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/advocacyuniversity/additup

 

Schools in Frederick County celebrate this month in a variety of ways, most of which include reading, book fairs or a visit by an author.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Mary Jo Richmond, Supervisor, Media Services, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

 

SUBMITTED BY:  Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

Motion & Voting
Staff respectfully requests that the Board recognizes April, 2015 as School Library Month in Frederick County, Maryland.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Colleen E Cusimano.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.11 Month of the Young Child
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition, Information
Goals
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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:   Recognition of the Month of the Young Child

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

To provide information about activities in Frederick for the Month of the Young Child, specifically the Children’s Festival on April 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Baker Park.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Cathy Nusbaum, Coordinator of Early Childhood Education and Judy Center

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

 

 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.12 Pupil Personnel Worker Appreciation Week - May 4-8, 2015
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition
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 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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  To recognize and honor Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs).  Kathleen Hartsock will introduce each PPW and a video will be shown.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Pupil Personnel Workers are certified professionals trained to assess student needs, serve as student advocates and facilitate or provide appropriate services. They recognize that behaviors such as absenteeism, disruption and disrespect, as well as dysfunction in the family can prevent students from achieving their academic potential.  PPWs recognize and value the role families play in student success.  They encourage family and school communication by promoting family involvement in the educational process.  PPWs also work to ensure equitable and consistent implementation of student-related laws, regulations, school policies and procedures. 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Kathleen Hartsock, Director of Student Services

 

Pupil Personnel Workers

Joh Burau

Jim Corley

Amanda Furajter

Cindy Glass

Brenda Harne

Michael Hombach

Sharon Joseph

Heather Krystofiak

Tim Policastro

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration & Leadership PreK-12

5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.01 Staffing Changes
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Approve staffing changes as reflected in attached report.
Goals
Goal 2 Effective and Engaged Staff - FCPS will hire, support, and retain staff who champion individual, professional, and student excellence.
Motion & Voting
Approve staffing changes as reflected in attached report.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Colleen E Cusimano.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.02 Retiree Life Insurance
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Consent, Information
Recommended Action
Effective July 1, 2015, amend the cost share for retiree life insurance in which the first $25,000 of term life insurance is paid by FCPS and any amount between $25,001 and $50,000 is paid 100% by the retiree. Actual retiree premium rates will be charged with this cost share change.
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:

This presentation will provide an overview of the life insurance coverage offered to current retirees and a recommendation by the Human Resources staff to utilize actual retiree premium rates and amend the cost share between the school system and the retirees to reduce costs for the school system.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

FCPS currently offers retirees the opportunity to continue group term life insurance equal to one times annual salary, capped at $50,000. The premium rate is blended with the active employee rate, and FCPS contributes 25% toward the cost of the premium.

 

Current coverage levels and number of retirees who continue life insurance follow:

$25,000 or less 312
Between $25,001 and $49,999 399
$50,000 956
Total retirees with life insurance coverage as of 1-31-15 1,667

 

16/24 schools systems recently responded to a survey regarding life insurance benefits offered to their retirees. Based on the responses:

 

The Human Resources staff recommends the following changes to the retiree life insurance benefits effective July 1, 2015: 

 

Staff recommends maintaining the same level of coverage for current retirees since many selected their monthly pension option based on the life insurance offered to them at retirement.

 

Any changes in retiree life insurance benefits will be taken into consideration during the next bi-annual OPEB actuarial report.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:

Human Resources staff sought input from our internal accountants for modeling savings scenarios based on charging retirees the new rate quoted by our life insurance vendor and changing the cost share between FCPS and the retirees. Potential savings are included in the attached spreadsheet. Staff sought input from Maryland school systems to assess how our retiree life benefits compare to other systems. Staff also obtained life insurance rates from large commercial entities such as AARP and AAA to compare with our recommended rates. These commercial rates are attached for information.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Colette Baker, Senior Manager – Benefits and Wellness

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Paula Lawton, Executive Director, Human Resources Division

Motion & Voting
Approve staffing changes as reflected in attached report.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Colleen E Cusimano.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen E Cusimano, Kathryn B Groth, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
6. Board Items
Subject
6.01 Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) Annual Report
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Report
Goals
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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  At the Board's request, SECAC submits an annual report of activities and progress for the previous school year. 

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The Frederick County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) was officially established in December, 2004.  This is an active committee of 28 members, representing parents of students with disabilities, FCPS staff, and community members who make every effort to include a high school student with special needs as part of their membership.  Meetings are held monthly from September to May and are open to the public.  For the 2014-15 school year, SECAC has identified the following priority areas for subcommittee focus:

The Membership Subcommittee is an outstanding team that works throughout the year to maintain SECAC membership as outlined in the bylaws.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  SECAC has established that an annual retreat will be held at the end of each school year to review their work, make recommendations and commendations for the Board report, and establish priorities for the coming year. 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Dan Martz, Director of Special Education & Psychological Services

Bob Walsh, SECAC Chairperson

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Bob Walsh, SECAC Chairperson

Dan Martz, Director of Special Education & Psychological Services

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

6. Board Items
Subject
6.02 Policy Study and Recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Report
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:  To provide Board members information and recommendations on the format and content of FCPS Board policies and the process for approval and ongoing review of Board polices.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The Board of Education of Frederick County directed the newly formed Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to conduct a comprehensive review of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) policy development, adoption and implementation.  Based on the review, the CAC has produced a report sharing findings and recommendations to the Board.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  Since the initial December 2 meeting, The CAC has met five times.  At a meeting on December 18, 2014, the Council organized into three work groups with the purpose of collecting information specifically related to their charge.

Work Group 1:  Format and content of Board policies

Work Group 2:  Accessibility of Board policies

Work Group 3:  Process for Board policy review and approval

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):       Kyle Bostian, Citizens Advisory Council Chair

                              

SUBMITTED BY:                         Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

7. Setting of Next Meeting Agenda
Subject
7.01 Setting Agenda for May 13, 2015, Board of Education Meeting
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.01 Legislative Update
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

 

 

The Board will receive updates on legislation on which it has taken positions, or legislation that will likely affect the school system if should they be passed.  This will be the final legislative update the Board will receive before sine die on April 13, 2015.

9. Informational Items
Subject
9.01 Quarterly Agenda for Board Meetings
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
10. Adjournment
Subject
10.01 Adjourn
Meeting
Apr 8, 2015 - Board of Education Meeting
Type