1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.01 Bid Calendar Items
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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 2 BID CALENDAR ITEMS

 

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATIONStaff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitation.

 

 

Bid 17M12, Door Hardware

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:   The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of miscellaneous door hardware on an as needed basis. Door hardware is standardized throughout the school system and is installed by the Maintenance Department for Frederick County Public Schools.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

Rick Barnard, Locksmith Foreman, Facilities Services, Maintenance

 

 

Bid 17T5, Unit Price Contract for Vehicle Repairs

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:   The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the unit price contract for vehicle repair.  This will cover the routine servicing and maintenance of most light, medium duty vehicles and mini buses for the Transportation Department.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Shane Ryberg, Purchasing Agent

Mark Maggitti, Fleet Maintenance Manager

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.02 TCPN #R140804, Performing Arts, Apparel, Instruments and Equipment
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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 is riding the above contract from The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN).

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized for the furnishing and delivery of musical instruments and related equipment for Frederick High School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent

Kathy Campagnoli, Principal, Frederick High School

 

SUBMITTED BY:

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.03 Prince William County Public Schools RFP R-TC-17006, Online Marketplace for the Purchases of Products and Services
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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 is riding the above contract from Prince William County Public Schools.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS to make purchases on Amazon.com via their Amazon Business platform.  Amazon Business is tailored to business and governmental agencies and allows for two day shipping and workflow approval capabilities.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

 

SUBMITTED BY:

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.04 National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #031715, Furniture with Related Accessories and Services
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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 is riding the above contract from the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized for the purchase of cafeteria tables and art equipment for the new Frederick High School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Kathy Campagnoli, Principal, Frederick High School

 

SUBMITTED BY:

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.05 University of Maryland MEEC RFP #972016, IT Hardware
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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 The Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC).

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of computer hardware, servers and other technology needs.  This contract is used in conjunction with the State of Maryland Hardware Contract and the PEPPM Technology Contract to obtain the best pricing for technology needs.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Edward Gardner, Director of Technology Infrastructure

 

SUBMITTED BY:

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.06 Bid 17T4, School Bus Inspection
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of Bid 17T4, School Bus Inspection.
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 approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract for the inspection of school vehicles, mainly school buses, in the FCPS fleet.  Bus inspections can only be performed by vendors who employ a certified bus inspector.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

Mark Maggitti, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Transportation

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

Motion & Voting
Board approval of Bid 17T4, School Bus Inspection.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Michael G Bunitsky.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Ken Kerr, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Colleen E Cusimano, April F Miller
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.07 RFP 17MISC9, Technology Infrastructure External Security Penetration Testing Services
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of RFP 17MISC9, Technology Infrastructure External Security Penetration Testing Services.
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 approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract for external penetration testing services for analyzing the security of the FCPS network.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

Edward Gardner, Director of Technology Infrastructure

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

Motion & Voting
Board approval of RFP 17MISC9, Technology Infrastructure External Security Penetration Testing Services - to accept this proposal for immediate needs, and get into the cue with Homeland Security for the free testing services.

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Elizabeth Barrett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Ken Kerr, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Colleen E Cusimano, April F Miller
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.08 RFP 17MISC10, Construction Management Inspection and Testing Services
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of RFP 17MISC10, Construction Management Inspection and Testing Services
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 approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to qualify and select inspection/testing firm(s) that will provide quality assurance testing services on an as needed basis.  Testing and inspection services may be used for new construction, renovation, maintenance repairs and replacement projects. 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Tony Ray, Construction Management, Project Manager III

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

Motion & Voting
Board approval of RFP 17MISC10, Construction Management Inspection and Testing Services

Motion by Joy Schaefer, second by Elizabeth Barrett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Ken Kerr, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Colleen E Cusimano, April F Miller
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.09 Bid 17C11, New Market Middle School Water Vault Relocation
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of Bid 17C11, New Market Middle School Water Vault Relocation
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 bid and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to establish a contract for the abandonment of an underground vault that was original to New Market Middle School.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager

Tom Mulligan, Project Manager III, Planning and Construction Management

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of Bid 17C11, New Market Middle School Water Vault Relocation

Motion by Michael G Bunitsky, second by Joy Schaefer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Ken Kerr, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Colleen E Cusimano, April F Miller
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.10 Bid 15M4, Water Heaters and Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves (Renewal)
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of contract renewal - Bid 15M4, Water Heaters and Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves
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 renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  This recommendation is to renew the contract for the purchase of water heaters and thermostatic water mixing valves to be used by the Maintenance Department to replace existing units at various locations.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent

Randy Connatser, Maintenance Project Manager

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of contract renewal - Bid 15M4, Water Heaters and Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Joy Schaefer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Ken Kerr, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Colleen E Cusimano, April F Miller
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.11 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Report for the Quarter ended March 31, 2017
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Discussion
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 is presenting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Report for information only.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYAttached for your information is a copy of the County requested “Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Report” for the quarter ending March 31, 2017.

 

This report provides information concerning the financial status for all projects currently active with the construction fund, and for projects that are completed but have a remaining budget balance.  The document lists the projects in three categories – major projects (new schools, major renovations and additions), systemic renovation projects and closed projects.  Details concerning an individual project are available upon request.  Please note projects solely funded by the State are excluded from this report.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S)

Heather Clabaugh, Budget Officer

Dawn Worrell, Accountant

 

SUBMITTED BY

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.12 Policy 103 Superintendent - FIRST READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Information, Discussion

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

FIRST READING

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On April 12, 2017 the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 103 Superintendent. Recommended edits are presented for the Board’s review and approval. (backup1)

 

Relevant legal references are also attached for the Board’s information. (backup2, backup3 and backup4)

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Members

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.13 Policy 104 Board Compensation and Expenses - FIRST READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Information, Discussion

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION

 

FIRST READING

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On April 12, 2017 the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 104 Board of Education Compensation and Expenses. Recommended edits are presented for the Board’s review and approval. (backup1)

 

Relevant legal references are also attached for the Board’s information. (backup2 and backup3)

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Members

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.14 Policy 440 Charter Schools - SECOND READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Information, Discussion

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

SECOND READING

 

The Board of Education (Board) Policy Committee met on March 15 and April 5, 2017 and reviewed proposed changes to Board Policy 440 Charter Schools.

 

The Board discussed proposed changes at its meeting on March 22, 2017.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

In the 2015 session of the Maryland General Assembly, provisions were adopted to the charter school law including an amendment that created a category of charter schools called “eligible public charter schools.”  The law directed the Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) to create standards and criteria for a local Board to assess a charter school and determine if it is an “eligible public charter school.” On December 6, 2016, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) issued guidance in implementing the “eligible public charter school” provision.

 

Proposed changes to Board Policy 440 are attached for review and discussion by the Board (backup1).

 

Maryland law and the guidance provided by MSDE are attached for the Board’s information (backup2 and backup3).

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Policy Committee Members

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Mark Pritts, Instructional Director of Elementary Schools & Charter Schools

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.15 New Policy 443 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students - FIRST READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Discussion

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

FIRST READING

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On March 15, April 5, April 12 and May 10, 2017 the Policy Committee discussed new Policy 443 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students. The draft policy is presented today as a first reading for the Board’s review and discussion. (backup1)

 

 

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Members

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [1:30 p.m.]
Subject
1.16 Adjournment
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
2. CLOSED SESSION [2:30]
Subject
2.01 Motion to Move to Closed Session
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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),(9), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room 5A to consider matters that relates to negotiations with the Frederick County Administrative and Supervisory Association (FCASA), the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA) and Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE). 

Motion & Voting
Board approval to move into Closed Session.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Michael G Bunitsky.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, April F Miller, Joy Schaefer, Brad W Young
2. CLOSED SESSION [2:30]
Subject
2.06 Adjournment
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.01 Call to Order
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.03 Approval of the Agenda for the May 10, 2017, Regular Meeting
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of the Agenda for the May 10, 2017, Regular Meeting.
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the Agenda for the May 10, 2017, Regular Meeting.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Michael G Bunitsky.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: April F Miller, Joy Schaefer
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.04 Approval of the April 12, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Board approval of the April 12, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
View Minutes for Apr 12, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the April 12, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Ken Kerr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: April F Miller, Joy Schaefer
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.05 Approval of the April 26, 2017 Public Hearing on the Redistricting for Butterfly Ridge Elementary Minutes
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Board approval of the April 26, 2017 Public Hearing on the Redistricting for Butterfly Ridge Elementary - Waverley Elementary.
Minutes
View Minutes for Apr 26, 2017 - Board of Education Public Hearing on Redistricting
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the April 26, 2017 Public Hearing on the Redistricting for Butterfly Ridge Elementary - Waverley Elementary.

Motion by Ken Kerr, second by Colleen E Cusimano.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, Brad W Young
Abstain: Elizabeth Barrett
Not Present at Vote: April F Miller, Joy Schaefer
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.06 Closed Session Announcement
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(9), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room 5A to consider matters that relates to negotiations with the Frederick County Administrative and Supervisory Association (FCASA), the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA) and Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE). 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.07 Public Comment
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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.

 

If you are speaking as an individual you have up to 3 minutes and I ask that when the buzzer goes off that you complete your thoughts.  On behalf of an organization you have up to 5 minutes.

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.08 Student Member Comments
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.09 Superintendent Comments
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

 

 

 

 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.10 Board Member Comments
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.11 Bike to School Month Proclamation
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition, Action, Information
Recommended Action
Board approval of Bike to School Month Proclamation.
Goals
Goal 5 Health and Safety - FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:   Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) seeks approval of the Bike to School Month Proclamation (see backup 1).  

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:   The first-ever National Bike to School Day took place on May 9, 2012.  49 states and the District of Columbia have joined together to provide over 1,000 events to encourage children to safely bicycle or walk to school.  This event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day which is celebrated around the world each October.  May 10, 2017 has been designated as International Bike and Walk to School Day.  Several FCPS schools will be hosting Bike (and Walk) to School Day events throughout the month of May.

 

The event promotes:

Parkway and Ballenger Creek Elementary Schools participated with activities on May 10 (see backup 2). Hillcrest Elementary will host events May 23-26 and Waverley Elementary will host an event on May 31.  Students from the following elementary schools will read the proclamation:

 

         

School

Name

Grade

 Ballenger Creek ES

 TyVaughn Fitzgerald

     4th

 Hillcrest ES

 Giselle Taracena

     4th

 Hillcrest ES

 Denise Bass

     4th

 Glade ES

 Gracie Herndon

     5th

 

 

PRESENTER & TITLE:

Holly Nelson, Facilities Planner

 

SUBMITTED BY:

Paul Lebo, Chief Operating Officer

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of Bike to School Month Proclamation.

Motion by Michael G Bunitsky, second by Elizabeth Barrett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, April F Miller, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.12 Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) Appreciation Week
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition, 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 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).

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYPupil Personnel Workers are certified professionals trained to assess student needs, serve as student advocates and facilitate or provide appropriate services. PPWs 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:  Mr. Jet Reid would like to introduce each PPW.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Jet Reid, Director of Student Services

Joe Burau, Pupil Personnel Worker

Carolann Britton, Pupil Personnel Worker

Amanda Furajter, Pupil Personnel Worker

Cindy Glass, Pupil Personnel Worker

Brenda Harne, Pupil Personnel Worker

Sharon Joseph, Pupil Personnel Worker

Heather Krystofiak, Pupil Personnel Worker-not attending

Susan Lorow, Pupil Personnel Worker-not attending

Tim Policastro, Pupil Personnel Worker – not attending

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

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

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.13 Charles E. Tressler Award Recognition
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
System Recognition
Goals
Goal 2 Effective and Engaged Staff - FCPS will hire, support, and retain staff who champion individual, professional, and student excellence.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  To recognize Mr. Phil Arnold as the recipient of the 2017 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  Phil Arnold, the CAD-Engineering and CAD-Architecture instructor at the Career and Technology Center (CTC) is the recipient of the 2017 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.  Sponsored by Hood College, this award is presented each May to a Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) teacher who has had a significant impact on young people.  Mr. Arnold has been at the CTC for six years.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering (now called Biological Sciences Engineering) from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Maryland.  Later, Mr. Arnold completed coursework in education and received a Maryland teaching certificate.

 

Current student Isaiah Jones and his mother Jacque Braunstein submitted one of three nominations for Mr. Arnold for this award. Parent of former student Carolyn Korb submitted another nomination and her son Spencer Korb submitted the third nomination.  Testimonies cited Mr. Arnold’s rapport with students and his passion for teaching, emphasizing how he continues to guide students throughout their lives by providing them with the tools and motivation they will need as they continue on after graduation.  In addition, Mr. Arnold mentors students enrolled in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program and serves on their Board of Directors.  He is a mentor and coach for numerous other teams as well, such as First Robitics, Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams, SkillsUSA competitions and many more.  Mr. Arnold’s leadership and positive impact on the CTC students is immeasurable, as his passion and ethical foundation has positively influenced many students.

 

The late Samuel Eig of Gaithersburg, Maryland established the Tressler Award to recognize Dr. Tressler, a Giles professor emeritus of early childhood education who taught at the college from 1964 to 1990.  Dr. Tressler chaired Hood’s education department for 18 years and served on the school’s graduate school council for 12 years.  Hood College will formally present Mr. Arnold with his award during its graduate school reception on May 17, 2017.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.01 Staffing Changes
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Ken Kerr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, April F Miller, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.02 Policy 103 Superintendent - FIRST READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

FIRST READING

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On April 12, 2017 the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 103 Superintendent. Recommended edits are presented for the Board’s review and approval. (backup1)

 

Relevant legal references are also attached for the Board’s information. (backup2, backup3 and backup4)

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Members

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Ken Kerr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, April F Miller, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.03 Policy 104 Board Compensation and Expenses - FIRST READING
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION

 

FIRST READING

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On April 12, 2017 the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 104 Board of Education Compensation and Expenses. Recommended edits are presented for the Board’s review and approval. (backup1)

 

Relevant legal references are also attached for the Board’s information. (backup2 and backup3)

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Elizabeth Barrett, April F. Miller and Joy Schaefer, Board of Education Members

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.

Motion by Elizabeth Barrett, second by Ken Kerr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Colleen E Cusimano, Ken Kerr, April F Miller, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
6. Board Items
Subject
6.01 Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget Discussion
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
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.

A PowerPoint presentation will be added on May 10, 2017

 

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  The Board of Education (BOE) will discuss their Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget at the May 10, 2017 BOE Meeting.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:  The BOE submitted a $582.47 million requested budget to the County Executive on February 17, 2017.  The request was $16.6 million above the required Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding required of the County government.  On April 13, 2017, the County Executive released her proposed budget which allocated $10.0 million above MOE.  The County Council is currently reviewing the County Executive’s proposed budget and are scheduled to approve the final County budget at their May 16, 2017 meeting.

 

The Board Requested Budget has subsequently been updated to reflect the changes proposed in the County Executive’s budget, bringing the variance down to $6.6 million.

 

Staff will update the BOE on other potential changes to the budget at the May 10, 2017 meeting.  These changes include:

 

The BOE is scheduled to discuss the BOE FY2018 Operating Budget at both their May 10 and May 24 meetings.  Actions will be taken at these meetings to balance the Operating Budget for FY2018.  Final approval of the FY2018 Operating Budget is scheduled for June 7, 2017 at a special BOE meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

 

SUBMITTED BY

Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

6. Board Items
Subject
6.02 Butterfly Ridge New Boundaries
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Discussion

With the public hearing process of the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School redistricting now complete, the purpose of this meeting is to provide Board members the opportunity to review and discuss the feedback they received for further consideration.  

 

The Facilities department hosted three rounds of community engagement sessions to seek feedback and staff used this feedback to develop this recommendation.  At the three public hearings held on March 29 at Orchard Grove ES, April 5 at Hillcrest ES and April 26 at Waverley ES, approximately 30 speakers offered comments, and numerous emails were received via BOE@fcps.org and from the project team email address BRES.Redistrict@fcps.org .

 

The BOE may accept the Superintendent's recommendation, or make adjustments to the map if this best meets the purposes of BOE policies related to redistricting.

 

You may visit the project website at http://www.fcps.org/facilities/butterfly-ridge-redistricting .  All information created during the study, and presented at public meetings, has been posted on this website.  These changes will not take place until the fall of the 2018 school year.

 

At the BOE meeting on May 24, 2017, the Board and staff will work to finalize the new boundaries.  

 

The BOE will then adopt the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School new boundaries at their June 14, 2017 meeting.  Please note this change of date.  

 

 

7. Setting of Next Meeting Agenda
Subject
7.01 Setting Agenda for the May 24, 2017 Board of Education Meeting
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.01 Legislative Updates and Draft State Education Plan
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Discussion

The Maryland State Board of Education, to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act, has been developing a new state plan of education to submit to the U.S. Department of Education this fall.  The Board will discuss the most recent work of the State Board concerning the state's accountability plan in preparation for developing comment to the full plan, which will be released for 30-day public comment soon after May 24.

 

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Documents/04252017/TabD-ESSA.pdf

 

 

 

 

The full first draft of the state plan, published in December 2016, can be accessed via this link:

 

http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DAPI/ESEA/MarylandConsolidatedStatePlanDRAFT1.pdf

 

 

8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.02 Policy Committee Report
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
9. Informational Items
Subject
9.01 Quarterly Agenda for Board Meetings
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
9. Informational Items
Subject
9.02 Alaka’ina Foundation Donation
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - 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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  N/A

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY

 

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has received a $5,000 grant from the Alaka’ina Foundation to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming in our middle and high schools.

 

The Alaka’ina Foundation is the majority owner of Ke’aki Technologies, a contractor providing mission synchronized solutions to Ft. Detrick.

 

Grant funds will be used to cover registration costs and purchase materials for middle and high school teams participating in the Maryland Science Olympiad during the 2017-2018 school year.

 

Acceptance of this $5,000 grant from the Alaka’ina Foundation does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  N/A

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):  N/A

 

SUBMITTED BY

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

Michael Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

10. Adjournment
Subject
10.01 Adjournment
Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure