PRESENTATION OF 3 BID CALENDAR ITEMS
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitations.
RFP 18MISC8, Wide Area Network and Dark Fiber Services
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Frederick County Public Schools is soliciting proposals for qualified vendors to provide Dark Fiber services (Leased or IRU) or fully-managed Wide Area Network (WAN) services (Lit Fiber services).
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Stephen Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Chris Bohner, Supervisor, Networks and Security
RFP 18MISC7, Before and After School and Summer Child Care Services
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to qualify and select a non-profit provider to establish Before, After School and Summer Child Care Programs at eligible schools during a three year contract term beginning approximately August 24, 2018.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Mark Pritts, Instructional Director
Bid 18C10, Relocation of Modular Classrooms
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the relocation of modular classrooms to accommodate projected student enrollments for the 2018-2019 school year.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CPCP, Purchasing Agent
Tony Ray, Project Manager III, Construction Management
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached contract and recommends rejection by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation was to establish a contract for the replacement of two 10,000-gallon water storage tanks originally installed in 1981 at Kemptown Elementary School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Ryan Carter, Project Manager II, Construction Management
Thomas Mulligan, Project Manager III, Construction Management
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
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 for the approval of the list of furniture and equipment to be purchased for Butterfly Ridge Elementary School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Kathy Prichard, Instructional Director, Elementary Schools
Dr. Patty Hosfelt, Principal, Butterfly Ridge Elementary School
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
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 for the approval of the list of furniture and equipment to be purchased for Sugarloaf Elementary School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Mark Pritts, Instructional Director, Elementary Schools
Tess Blumenthal, Principal, Urbana Elementary School
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
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 with a qualified consultant to provide a classification tool that can be used to evaluate new and existing positions.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Mary Trapane, Senior Manager, Talent Competency – Leadership
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff seeks approval of School Construction Budget Amendment #18-10.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Budget Amendment #18-10 recognizes the reversion of state funds for the following project: Hillcrest Elementary School Generator Replacement (QZAB).
The level of state funds originally allocated for this project by the State Public School Construction Program exceeded what was necessary to complete the project. State funding was reduced due to favorable bids received for the project. At this time, FCPS does not anticipate the funds will be available for future QZAB projects. The Federal Corporate Tax Cut Bill has eliminated the issuance of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, which suspends the QZAB program until further notice.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dawn Worrell, Accountant
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
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 resources and staff training for structured literacy intervention to be used in the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). Resources and training will maximize the FCPS Response to Intervention (RtI) model and allow staff to upgrade their support for students with characteristics of or formally identified with Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Jamie Aliveto, Director, System Accountability and School Improvement (SASI)
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
Due to the cancellation of the BOE public hearing, the Board is offering an opportunity for public feedback about the proposed budget this afternoon and at their regular meeting which begins at 6:00 pm. The community is welcome to attend either venue and offer comments and feedback in person.
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.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) will discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget. The BOE will determine if any changes are to be made to the budget prior to the evening meeting.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Superintendent’s Recommended Budget was released on January 4, 2018. The BOE was briefed on the budget at the January 10, 2018 regular BOE meeting. On January 17, the BOE held an all-day work session with FCPS department heads and staff. At this meeting the BOE reviewed individually, each cost center’s operating budget. On January 24, the BOE reviewed and made changes to the budget. At today’s work session, the BOE will decide if there are additional changes required prior to voting to approve the budget at this evening’s regular meeting.
Attached for reference is the updated working file showing the changes from the Fiscal Year 2019 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget to the BOE Recommended Budget.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Heather Jo Clabaugh, Budget Officer
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff is presenting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Report for information only.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Attached for your information is a copy of the County requested “Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Report” for the quarter ending December 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):
Dawn Worrell, Accountant
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
FIRST READING
PROCESS STATEMENT:
On November 29, 2017 and January 24, 2018, the Policy Committee reviewed Policy 400 Administration of Schools and suggested an updated title of Systemic Delegation of Duties. The Policy Committee also recommended moving a section from Policy 400 and merging it into Policy 114 Policy Development.
The Policy Committee reviewed relevant sections of law and related policies and regulations as posted in the following BoardDocs link:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=ATBHGQ486029
Recommended edits to Policy 400 and Policy 114 are presented for the Board’s review. (backup1 and backup2)
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Elizabeth Barrett 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
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The purpose of this evening’s presentation is to honor and congratulate thirteen FCPS teachers who have achieved National Board Certification. Those teachers, their school sites, and national board certification areas are:
Jessica Bowers, Walkersville High School, English Language Arts – Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Erin Doolittle, Hillcrest Elementary School, Generalist – Early Childhood
Mary Rose Fegley, Centerville Elementary School, Generalist – Middle Childhood
Ellen Georgi, Urbana Middle School, Social Studies – Early Adolescence
Diane Herndon, Career and Technology Center, Career and Technical Education – Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood- Natural Resources
Darlene Kerr, Spring Ridge Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts- Early and Middle Childhood
Katherine Miller, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, English as a New Language- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood-Path 2 English Language Development Specialist
Kimberly Parry, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, English Language Arts – Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Caris Richmond, Orchard Grove ES, Generalist – Early Childhood
Scott Rippeon, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, Science – Adolescence and Young Adulthood- Chemistry
Sarah Severance, Middletown Primary School, Exceptional Needs Specialist – Early Childhood through Young Adulthood-Severe and Multiple Disabilities (ages 5-21+)
Elisabeth Smith, Oakdale High School, Social Studies – History – Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Jennifer True, Woodsboro Elementary School, Generalist – Early Childhood
FCPS now has 58 educators who have achieved National Board Certification. All of these educators have shown outstanding effort and deserve our highest respect and admiration. They are an example of how our teaching staff continues to “Reach, Challenge and Prepare” the students of Frederick County Schools.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The National Board Professional for Teaching Standards (NBPTS) assists teachers in their quest for excellence by assessing and certifying teachers throughout the nation who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to assist students to meet high standards of achievement. The mission of the National Board is to establish high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Their mission is to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Paula Lawton, Executive Director, Human Resources
Sarah Ianacone – Personnel Officer, Human Resources
Rachel Whitaker – Human Resource Specialist, Human Resources
SUBMITTED BY:
Sarah Ianacone – Personnel Officer, Human Resources
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To recognize February as Career and Technology Education (CTE) Month and February 17-24, 2018 as National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: To celebrate CTE month Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is showcasing CTE programs through a number of venues.
On Monday, February 26, the FCPS Technology Fair and Career and Technology Expo will be held at the Career and Technology Center from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to a new location, this year several competitions were added including an EDU Breakout and a Junior Chef Challenge.
To commemorate National FFA week, FCPS Agricultural Education students will participate in Ag Week at the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall from February 12-17, 2018. Agricultural Education displays will be showcased throughout the week. In addition, FFA students will participate in a number of activities including an ice cream making contest on Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m., and a log sawing contest on Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. Board members are cordially invited to attend these events in support of agriculture education.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kristine Pearl, Supervisor, Career and Technology Education
Norm McGaughey, Coordinator, Career and Technology Education
Korbin Shoemaker, Walkersville Middle School teacher
Ryan Bollinger, Frederick High School FFA Member
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin S. Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-104, the Board met on January 31, 2018 in Administrative Function at 1:30 pm. in the Trust Room at the C Burr Artz Library.
Topics of discussion included: Board self-evaluation and tool, Superintendent's evaluation and tool, and matters related to the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) processes. President Young recessed the meeting at 2:52 pm. and reconvened it at 3:05 pm. in the Board Room of the Central Office Building for a professional development opportunity related to systemic safety and security. Admin Function was adjourned by President Young at 4:50 pm.
Due to the cancellation of the BOE public hearing, the Board is offering an opportunity for public feedback about the proposed budget this evening. The community is welcome to attend and offer comments and feedback in person.
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.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
ACTION/CONSENT
PROCESS STATEMENT:
On August 23, September 27 and October 25, 2017, the Policy Committee discussed new Policy 115 Responsible Use of Social Media.
On November 29, 2017, the draft policy was discussed by the Board of Education (Board) as a first reading. The Board recommended the Policy Committee review final edits of the new policy, which it did on January 24, 2018.
Policy 115 Responsible Use of Social Media is now presented for the Board’s approval/consent. (backup1)
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Elizabeth Barrett 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
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) will approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Superintendent’s Recommended Budget was released on January 4, 2018. The BOE was briefed on the budget at the January 10, 2018 regular BOE meeting. On January 17, the BOE held an all-day work session with FCPS department heads and staff. At this meeting the BOE reviewed individually, each cost center’s operating budget. On January 24, the BOE reviewed and made changes to the budget. The BOE will approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget for submission to the County Executive of Frederick County.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Heather Jo Clabaugh, Budget Officer
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) will provide an update of their work on the Board’s November 2, 2016 charge to examine high school start times, as well as year-round school calendars.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Board of Education of Frederick County formed a Citizens Advisory Council comprised of community members to assist the Board when given a direct charge. The Citizens Advisory Council has conducted comprehensive reviews, presented reports, shared findings and recommendations with the Board on the following Board charges:
Board Policy Study: 04.08.15 – Item 6.02
Communication Study: 12.16.15 – Item 2.11
Social Media Study: 08.10.16 – Item 5.03
PROCESS STATEMENT:
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kyle Bostian, CAC Chair
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
The Board will deliberate Delegate Barrie Ciliberti's proposal, sent to the Board February 9, 2018, to allow two school personnel at each building to be professionally trained to use and allowed to keep on the premises firearms in order to provide security and safety. Please see the letter below.
Provided as information:
Based on the position it took during the 2017 Legislative Session, the Board provided testimony on the following legislation:
HB 366 Education - PARCC Testing - Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule)
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb0366F.pdf - please see testimony below.
The Board took a position on the following bill at its meeting on January 24, 2018, and will provide testimony at the bill hearing February 22, 2018 to the Ways and Means Committee:
HB 679 Public Schools - School Year - Completion Date
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb0679F.pdf - please see testimony below.
Dr. Miller asked that House Bill 493 link be added for viewing:
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb0493f.pdf