PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
FIRST READING
PROCESS STATEMENT:
On August 23, 2017 and January 24, 2018, the Policy Committee reviewed changes to Policy 439 Dress Code for Students. At the Policy Committee’s request, Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel, solicited feedback from the Frederick County Association of Student Councils Executive Board and the Principals Advisory Council.
Recommended edits to Policy 439 are presented for the Board of Education’s review and discussion. (backup1)
The Board is joined today by a panel of principals, as well as middle and high school students, to provide their thoughts and perspectives during the Board’s discussion.
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
PRESENTATION OF 3 BID CALENDAR ITEM
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitations.
RFP 18I3, Physical Education Supplies and Equipment
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of general physical education supplies and small equipment.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Jamie Hitchner, Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Physical Education and Health
Bid 18M12, Elevator Maintenance and Testing
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the inspection, testing and maintenance of elevators and lift equipment in Frederick County Public Schools.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Randall Connatser, Project Manager IV, Maintenance and Operations Department
RFP 18MISC9, Mental Health Services
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to qualify non-profit mental health service providers for the delivery of mental health services to students.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Jet Reid, Director Student Services
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from Baltimore County Public Schools.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of floor stripper that better suits our needs.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Shane Ryberg, Purchasing Agent
John Carnahan, MBA, FMP, Custodial Services Manager, Operations and Safety Department
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is riding the above contract from Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for parts, supplies, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of various electronic systems for schools and offices on an as-needed basis. Electronic systems include, but are not limited to, intercom, public address, clock, and signage.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Travis Young, Electronic Building Systems Shop Supervisor, Facilities Services, Maintenance
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools is riding the above contract from the State of Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of two-way radios.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Scott Blundell, Supervisor of Security and Emergency 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 to establish a contract for grass mowing services for specific school sites that are beyond the scope of the schools’ custodial duties.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
John Carnahan, MBA, FMP, Custodial Services Manager
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 for providing medical and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Penny Opalka, Senior Manager, Human Resources
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To review the upcoming Quarterly Agenda.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: At the January 14, 2015 meeting the Board voted to adopt the new quarterly agenda process and instituted a new process for submitting requests for future agenda items. The request form is attached.
PROCESS STATEMENT: To provide quarterly agendas that will be posted on Board Docs at each Board meeting. This process will enable the public and staff to plan for upcoming Board meetings. The quarterly agenda is a dynamic document that will be revised as needed to accommodate time sensitive business items and items requested using the form adopted for the Board.
The April - June 2018 Quarterly Agenda is attached for review and discussion. It will be submitted for Action Consent at the next board meeting.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Mr. Young, Board President
SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Young, Board President
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To determine if the Board wishes to establish a Special Education Strategic Work Group to make recommendations related to key areas identified by the Board.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Dr. Miller, Ms. Barrett, and Mrs. Cusimano submitted an agenda request to consider establishing a work group to examine special education practices across FCPS. This work group would include identified Board of Education members, teachers, special education instructional assistants, Central Office staff, administrators, parents, and possibly a representative from SECAC. The work group may be asked to examine and make recommendations regarding the online IEP process, evaluate Central Office support structure for our schools, and the demands being placed on special education teachers especially those impacting ability to deliver quality services to students. The group may also choose to look at resource and intervention programs as well as supports for general education teachers.
PROCESS STATEMENT: Dr. Miller will lead the Board discussion to determine the following:
1.) Does the Board wish to establish a Special Education Strategic Work Group?
2.) If yes, what is the charge for the work group?
3.) If yes, who should serve on the work group? How will those individuals be selected?
4.) Consider participation in or provide input to State work group.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/bills/hb/hb1240E.pdf
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
April F. Miller, Vice President, Board of Education
SUBMITTED BY:
April F Miller, Vice President, Board of Education
Elizabeth Barrett, Board of Education Member
Colleen Cusimano, Board of Education Member
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b), (9), (13) and (14), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 4:00 pm. in conference room 5A to consider matters related to negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA), personally identifiable information and a lease negotiating strategy for Lincoln A building.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Statement of Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month and Theater in Our Schools Month.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Youth Art Month: The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Traditionally, festivities take place annually in March to celebrate visual arts for grades K – 12. The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. Youth Art Month also provides a forum for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences that are not possible in other curriculum subjects.
Music in Our Schools Month: March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music in Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. MIOSM began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to encompass a day, then a week, and then in 1985 to become a month long celebration of school music. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.
Theatre in Our Schools Month: Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs in and out of school for all students. While TIOS presentations and advocacy may happen anytime in schools, theatres, and other public spaces, AATE and EdTA will recognize and promote March as the official Theatre in Our Schools Month.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Randy Rumpf, Curriculum Specialist for Secondary Visual/Performing Arts
Susan Thomas, Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Visual/Performing Arts
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin S. Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Innovation
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b), (9), (13) and (14), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in conference room 5A to consider matters related to negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA), personally identifiable information and a lease negotiating strategy for Lincoln A building.
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:
To receive Board approval of recently displayed textbooks.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The textbook(s) listed on the attached memorandum were on public display at the C. Burr Artz Public Library and Frederick County Public Schools Central Office Building at 191 South East Street from February 5-10, 2018.
PROCESS STATEMENT:
FCPS Regulation 500-38, “D. Approval of textbooks intended for instructional use with students must be approved by the Board prior to purchase.”
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S): N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
The Board of Education of Frederick County Member Handbook was presented for review on May 28, 2008 and adopted by the Board on August 13, 2008.
The member handbook has been revised and Board Members have been asked to review the proposed changes.
The revisions are being made to align with current practices, the implementation of Charter Government in Frederick County, and any laws or acts recently enacted.
Attached is the revised Board of Education of Frederick County Member Handbook and sample appendices. Your approval is requested.
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.
On February 28, 2018 Policy 115 Responsible Use of Social Media was presented for the Board’s second reading. It 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
Michael Doerrer, Director of Communication, Community Engagement & Marketing
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
This presentation will provide an annual report from the Frederick County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Frederick County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) was officially established in December, 2004. At the Board’s request, SECAC submits an annual report of activities and progress for the previous school year. This is an active committee of 28 members, representing parents of students with disabilities, FCPS staff, community members, and a student member.
Meetings are held monthly from September to May and are open to the public. In addition, 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.
PROCESS STATEMENT:
During this presentation, presenters will share the 2016-2017 annual report, including commendations and recommendations for FCPS and the Department of Special Education & Psychological Services. Presenters will be available for questions after the presentation.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Juliana Sedgley, SECAC Co-Chairperson
Robert Walsh, SECAC Co-Chairperson
SUBMITTED BY:
Juliana Sedgley, SECAC Co-Chairperson
Robert Walsh, SECAC Co-Chairperson
Dr. Keith Harris, Executive Director of Accelerating Achievement & Equity
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To provide an annual report and review of the Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) program.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: FCCS is in its fifth year of operation, having opened in the fall of the 2013-14 school year. FCCS currently serves 368 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. FCCS actively follows its mission to provide students a well-rounded, college-focused instructional program that develops knowledge, reason, and self-expression. The school utilizes the classical approach to organize its educational focus. This approach to education follows the trivium, which divides the 12 years of education into three phases: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. This approach also emphasizes a culture and climate of respect, responsibility and accountability which are systematically taught and modeled for every student. FCCS was renewed for an eight year period in December of 2016.
PROCESS STATEMENT: During the presentation presenters will share the 2016-17 annual report and answer questions about the school’s instructional program and operating procedures.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Mark Pritts – Instructional Director for Elementary and Charter Schools
Jen Schneider – Treasurer, Frederick Classical Charter School Board of Trustees
Allison Rizzo – Secretary, Frederick Classical Charter School Board of Trustees
SUBMITTED BY:
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration and Leadership
SB 904 - Public Schools – Social Media Use by Educators (Sponsors: Sen. Waugh and Miller) - This bill would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy for public schools regarding the use of social media by educators. Each local school system must establish a policy regarding the use of social media by educators based on the State board’s model policy and provide training that relates to its policy on social media for teachers, administrators, staff, students, parents, guardians, and volunteers. The bill does not apply to the use of internal school networks and systems for official school purposes such as grade reporting.
For more information Fiscal Policy Note
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb0904F.pdf
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/fnotes/bil_0004/sb0904.pdf
HB 1798 County Boards of Education - Home Instruction Program - Observation of Instruction and Reporting of Abuse and Neglect
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1798F.pdf
Commitment to Education Act (HB 1815 / SB 1258)
This is the Governor's proposal to phase in the conversion of the $500 million Education Trust Fund into supplemental funding for the school system operating and capital costs.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1815F.pdf
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb1258F.pdf
Safe Schools Act (HB 1816/SB 1257) would establish the Safe Schools Fund, which would provide grants to local boards for the implementation of approved emergency safety plans and other safety improvements. This is the operating cost grant fund designated to receive the $50M annually from the Commitment to Education Act. In addition, the Safe Schools Act would:
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1816F.pdf
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb1257F.pdf
SB 1226/HB 1801- Primary and Secondary Schools - Armed School Resource Officers(Sponsors: Sen. Jennings/Del. Szeliga) - This bill would require each public school to have an armed school resource officer present on school grounds during regular school hours on school days; requiring the Department of State Police to assign a State Police officer to a certain public school under certain circumstances; requiring a certain State Police officer to be present on school grounds during regular school hours on school days and to carry a firearm; and authorizing a private school to have an armed school resource officer present on school grounds. There is no appropriation included in this bill.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb1226F.pdf
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1801F.pdf
HB1811 - Education - Threat Assessment Teams - Establishment and Oversight (Sponsor: Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo) - This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a certain model policy for the establishment of a threat assessment team by January 1, 2019; requiring a certain model policy to include certain policies and procedures; requiring each county board of education to establish at least one threat assessment team in the local school system beginning in the 2019-2020 school year; requiring, beginning January 1, 2021, that each threat assessment team report annually quantitative data on its activities to a certain individual and to certain entities.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1811F.pdf
HB1807/SB1250 - Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence and Deadly Weapons on Public School Property (Sponsor: Del. Sydnor/Sen. Lee) - This bill would amend the law regarding threatening to commit a crime of violence so as to prohibit a person from knowingly threatening to commit or threatening to cause to be committed a crime of violence that would place five or more minors at substantial risk of death or serious physical injury if the threat were carried out on public school property; altering and establishing certain penalties.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1807F.pdf
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb1250F.pdf