PRESENTATION OF 1 BID CALENDAR ITEM
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of an upcoming bid solicitation.
RFP 19FS3, Disposable Food Service Products
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for disposable service ware products to be utilized by the Food and Nutrition Services for Frederick County Public Schools.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Shane Ryberg, Purchasing Agent
Robert Kelly, Senior Manager, Food and Nutrition Services
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 approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to a establish contract with an evaluator to measure the relevance, effectiveness and impact of the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
Doreen Bass, Grants Coordinator, School Administration and Leadership
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 renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to renew the contract for snow removal services for the 2018-2019 season.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Purchasing Agent
John Carnahan, 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 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 and delivery of school buses.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Fred Punturiero, Director of Transportation
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer C.P.M., CSBA, Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To update the Board of Education on the status and progress of LYNX and its four components: Partnerships, Advocacy, Flexible Schedules, and Innovative Learning.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: On May 10, 2016 Governor Larry Hogan signed Senate Bill 1126, which established LYNX at Frederick High School. The purposes of LYNX are to provide flexible, personalized learning experiences for every student in accordance with a Student Success Plan. It allows students to participate in course work and off-site learning experiences focused on college and career readiness competencies as an integral part of the student’s high school program.
PROCESS STATEMENT: During the 2015-16 school year, Frederick High School students, parents, and staff were invited to provide input to shape the vision for students’ future learning experiences at the new Frederick High School. The FCPS LYNX Plan was drafted in consultation and collaboration with Frederick High School staff and the LYNX central office team and was approved by the Board of Education on November 16, 2016. After a year of planning in 2016-17, LYNX launched for 9th grade students when the new Frederick High School opened in September 2017. LYNX is now beginning its second year of implementation.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Michael Markoe, Deputy Superintendent
Mr. David Franceschina, Principal of Frederick High School
Ms. Michelle Shearer, Project Manager for High School Innovation and Transformation
Mr. Marlon Moran, LYNX Advocate at Frederick High School
SUBMITTED BY:
Dr. Michael Markoe, Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To review progress measures, as well as relevant accomplishments, challenges, and strategies, for Goal 5, Priorities 9 and 10 of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In the 2015-16 school year (SY), Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) initiated a new five-year Strategic Plan containing five aspirational goals, 10 priorities (two per goal), and subsequent measurable goals. Goal 5 states that FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.
In support of Goal 5, Priority 9 states that FCPS will promote and maintain a safe and respectful environment. Priority 10 states that FCPS will foster personal well-being and health among students and staff through increased awareness and engagement on these topics.
Indicators relevant to measuring the progress for Goal 5, Priorities 9 and 10 include student suspension data, staff and student attendance, as well as stakeholder perceptions regarding safety, health, and wellness will be shared. Baseline data (2015-16 SY) and (2016-17 SY) were shared previously; progress will be discussed today as a third year of data are presented from the 2017-18 SY. Supporting data on accomplishments, challenges, and strategies related to Goal 5, Priorities 9 and 10 will also be shared.
PROCESS STATEMENT: A cross-departmental Strategic Plan Reporting workgroup was established to facilitate reporting on each goal. The System Accountability and School Improvement (SASI) department collects data on strategic plan measures from various FCPS departments. The first year of baseline data was presented across board meetings held between August 2016-February 2017. The second year of data was presented across board meetings held between August 2017-March 2018. The targets for each measurable goal are based on the decisions made by the Board in May 2017. For all measures that incorporate survey favorability, the board is seeking >80% favorability from all respondent groups. Favorability is defined as the top two positive responses.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie Aliveto, Director, System Accountability and School Improvement
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie Aliveto, Director, System Accountability and School Improvement
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1), (3) the Board will meet in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to personnel and the acquisition of real property.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The week of September 24-28, 2018 is national “Start With Hello Week,” a week-long event designed to promote kindness and combat social isolation and violence in schools. FCPS will highlight school-based activities that promote a culture of inclusion and kindness in our schools and will ask the Board to adopt a Start With Hello Week proclamation
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: During the week of September 24-28th, 2018, hundreds of schools across the nation will participate in Start With Hello Week. The aim of the week, designed by anti-school violence organization Sandy Hook Promise, is to teach students the skills they need to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The week encourages students to reach out to and to connect with others who may be dealing with chronic social isolation. Start With Hello Week raises awareness about social isolation and educates students and the community on how to prevent it. The week dovetails with FCPS’s ongoing efforts to promote civility and welcoming, inclusive environment for all students and families.
PROCESS STATEMENT: Michael Doerrer, Communications Director, will briefly describe Start With Hello week and will introduce Sherry Bueso, School Counselor at the Thurmont Middle. Ms. Bueso will read the Start With Hello Week proclamation and ask the Board to adopt it.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Michael Doerrer, Director, Communications, Community Engagement and Marketing
Sherry Bueso, Counselor, FCPS, Thurmont Middle School
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Frederick County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department seeks approval of the National School Lunch Week Proclamation.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: National School Lunch Week, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association (SNA), is being celebrated the week of October 15 – 19, 2018. The celebration of National School Lunch Week highlights the benefits of the school lunch program. Frederick County Public Schools serves on average of 12,485 lunches per day. Today’s school lunch provides fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk, and smiling students.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Robert Kelly, Senior Manager Food and Nutrition Services
JoAnn Morris, Food and Nutrition Specialist
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud to recognize the 2018-2019 Frederick County Teacher of the Year, Timothy Snyder.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Timothy Snyder of Urbana Middle School is the 2018-2019 Frederick County Teacher of the Year. Mr. Snyder, an art teacher and track coach, was chosen as Teacher of the Year from among 65 nominees after a long and rigorous selection process. Mr. Snyder was selected because of his strong community connections, his dedication to students and families, and commitment to supporting colleagues throughout the county. Mr. Snyder will represent FCPS during the year at Teacher of the Year events throughout the state.
PROCESS STATEMENT: FCPS Communications Director, Michael Doerrer, will briefly describe the Teacher of the Year process and introduce Mr. Snyder. President Brad W. Young will present Mr. Snyder with a Board pin for his outstanding accomplishment.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Michael Doerrer, Director, Communications, Community Engagement and Marketing
Timothy Snyder, FCPS Teacher of the Year
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1),(3) the Board met in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to personnel and the acquisition of real property.
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: Board approval of the 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 October - December 2018 Quarterly Agenda is attached for board approval.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Mr. Young, Board President
SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Young, Board President
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
To dialog with FCPS staff and County staff regarding the development and acquisition of school sites, inclusive of:
To identify improvements to the current process practiced by the Board in decision-making as it relates to site approval and acquisition, facilities planning and redistricting, the county comprehensive plan, system capacity and needs, and the role of Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA).
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Joy Schaefer, Board Member
Paul Lebo, Chief Operating Officer
Beth Pasierb, Supervisor of Facilities Planning
Jan Gardner, FCG, County Executive
Steve Horn, FCG, Division Director, Planning & Permitting
Jim Gugel, FCG, Planning Director, Department of Planning
Mike Wilkins, FCG, Director, Development Review
Janice Spiegel, FCG, Education Liaison
SUBMITTED BY: Joy Schaefer