PRESENTATION OF 2 BID CALENDAR ITEMS
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitations.
RFP 19A3, Architectural/Engineering Consultant Services
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish contracts with licensed consultants for architectural, structural, civil (geotechnical, environmental, landscape/land design), mechanical, and electrical engineering services. This is an indefinite quantities contract and Frederick County Public Schools makes no commitment to the number of projects/assignments or value of work.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Brian Staiger, Senior Project Manager, Planning and Construction Management
Bid 19FS4, Fresh Baked Bread and Rolls
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of fresh baked bread and rolls to be served by the Food and Nutrition Services at 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 would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools will be riding the above contract from E&I Cooperative Services.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized for the leasing of portable classrooms.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CSBO, 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 would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) will be riding the above contract from the State of Maryland.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of new, or replacement vehicles, on an as needed basis, for the FCPS fleet.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CSBO, CPCP, Purchasing Agent
Robert Wilkinson, Director, Facilities 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) will be riding the above contract from the State of Maryland.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized by FCPS for the purchase of new, or replacement vehicles, on an as needed basis, for the FCPS fleet.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CSBO, CPCP, Purchasing Agent
Robert Wilkinson, Director, Facilities 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 will be riding the above contract from the State of Maryland.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This contract will be utilized for foreign language interpretation and translation services that include toll-free telephonic interpretation and written document translation services.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Larry Steinly, English Learners Supervisor
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 establish a contract with a vendor to provide email services that meet the needs of the FindOutFirst email system.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CSBO, CPCP, Purchasing Agent
Dian Nelson, Communication Coordinator
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 establish a contract for the purchase of a replacement courier van for the Warehouse.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins CPPB, CSBO, CPCP, Purchasing Agent
Roy McHaffa, Warehouse 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 and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to establish a contract for asphalt paving modifications and improvements at Walkersville High School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, CSBO, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Brad Ahalt, Senior Project Manager, 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 renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to renew the contract for school bus inspections for Frederick County Public Schools.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Shane Ryberg, Purchasing Agent
Joseph Iannuzzi, Fleet Maintenance Manager
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 #19-12.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Budget Amendment #19-12 recognizes the reversion of state funds for the following projects: New Midway Elementary Boiler Replacement, Carroll Manor Elementary Windows and Doors, Emmitsburg Elementary Roof Replacement, Middletown Elementary Gym HVAC Replacement, Hillcrest Elementary Roof Replacement, Gov. Thomas Johnson High Auditorium Seating Replacement (ASP19) and Wolfsville Elementary Fire Alarm Replacement (ASP19).
The level of state funds originally allocated for these projects by the Public School Construction Program exceeded the cost to complete the projects. Favorable bids were received on all projects, also contributing to the decrease in state funding. The reduction of funds will be reverted to the state, and will be available for future FCPS projects.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dawn Worrell, Accountant
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff seeks approval of School Construction Budget Amendment #19-13.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Budget Amendment #19-13 recognizes additional state funding received in FY 2019 through the Maryland Aging Schools Program (ASP) to fund the Glade Elementary Fire Alarm Replacement project. Since the project cost estimate exceeds the State allocation, the budget amendment also reflects a need for local funding. In order to complete the project, staff recommends transferring the surplus balances from the following closed projects: Catoctin High HVAC Replacement and Brunswick High Tennis Courts Reconstruction.
The local component of this budget transfer is consistent with terms and conditions for capital budget transfers included in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the County Commissioners and Board of Education dated May 30, 2013.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dawn Worrell, Accountant
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 March 31, 2019.
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: Staff requests approval of the proposed Liberty Feasibility Study (backup1) including recommendations for replacing Liberty ES on site at a capacity to be determined at the time of design.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Liberty Elementary is located at 11820 Liberty Road, Frederick MD, 21701 on an 11.64 acre campus in the heart of the unincorporated community of Libertytown. The building was originally constructed in 1927 and had additions and renovations in 1950, 1967, and 1982, the last of which removed the original 1927 section of the building. The current building is approximately 40,720 gross square feet (GSF) and has a current state rated capacity (SRC) of 364. The facility houses grades K-5 and the equated enrollment as of March 2019 was 270 students. Liberty has three portable classrooms which are used for instrumental music and storage.
Meeting materials and community input can be found on the project’s web page at
https://www.fcps.org/facilities/liberty-elementary-school-feasibility-study
PROCESS STATEMENT: The modernization of Liberty Elementary School was first included as a future project in the September 2014 BOE Approved Educational Facilities Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program and has been in the approved plan each year henceforth. Funding for the feasibility study was approved in June 2018. Consultant services were approved by the BOE in November 2018.
The feasibility study began in December 2018 and was completed in April 2019 with the assistance of consultant Proffitt & Associates Architects, and a team of FCPS staff. The process included a building and site analysis and educational assessment utilizing the current approved elementary educational specification for a capacity of 705 students that led to the development of several concept options.
In addition to the bi-weekly meetings, the feasibility study team engaged the Liberty parents, staff and administration through several meetings held at the school and updates posted on the project’s web page. Comments and questions were welcomed by the team and could be submitted by email to Liberty.Study@fcps.org
The feasibility study team reviewed potential opportunities and challenges of each option – two renovation and addition options, and two options for replacement on site. The team recommends that Liberty Elementary School be replaced on site. The capacity of the building and its position on the site will be determined at the design phase. A replacement school meets the educational specifications without compromise, is on par with the cost of renovation and addition options, and minimizes the need for future maintenance of building systems.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Holly Nelson, Facilities Planner, Capital Programs Department
Kori Purdum Matheis, President, Proffitt & Associates Architects, PC
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Lebo, Chief Operating Officer
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1), (9) the Board will meet in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to reappointing a member to the Ethics Panel, and negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA).
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
To recognize and honor Pupil Personnel Workers.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) 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. Dana Falls would like to introduce each PPW.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dana Falls, Director of Student Services
Kristi Bender, Pupil Personnel Worker
Carolann Britton, Pupil Personnel Worker
Amanda Furajter, Pupil Personnel Worker
Brenda Harne-Herbert, Pupil Personnel Worker
Heather Krystofiak, Pupil Personnel Worker
Corrina Nobis, Pupil Personnel Worker
Timothy Policastro, Pupil Personnel Worker
Michelle Wilms, Pupil Personnel Worker
LeighAnn Young, Pupil Personnel Worker
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
To increase awareness in the community about the value of health, physical education and sport. Frederick County Public Schools requests that the Board of Education designate the week of May 1-7, 2019 as Sport and Physical Education Week. Furthermore, we are requesting approval of a proclamation which will be read in celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) provides students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 with comprehensive health and physical education. Additional extra-curricular opportunities for physical activity and nutrition are offered in Frederick County Public Schools. Likewise, opportunities for students in grades 9-12 are available to participate in interscholastic sports.
FCPS strive to develop a community of fit, skilled, and knowledgeable students who value an active lifestyle, embody the spirit of pure sportsmanship, practice positive character traits, and prepare students to pursue activity throughout life.
Members of the Board of Education and citizens of the community are invited to attend the following events:
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
James Hitchner, Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Health and Physical Education
Brian Griffith, Curriculum Specialist for Secondary Health and Physical Education
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D, Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
To recognize and celebrate the 38th Annual High School Academic Tournament season, and to honor those whose contributions made it a success.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The team of students from Brunswick High School placed first at this year’s High School Academic Tournament Championship Finals on February 22, 2019. Finishing second was the team from
Brunswick High School Coaches: Mr. Louis J. Eskuchen (World Languages, Spanish) and Mr. James I. Kelly (Science).
Brunswick High Team Members: Celeste Barber; Benjamin Bolingbroke; Ian Burr; Elisabeth Caruso; Kaley Christman; Taylor Edwards; Evalynn Ellison; Olivia Estep; Justin Fox; Kara Graves; Mylz Hahn; Sara Hatch; Tyler Hempe; Ethan Hopko; Harrison Loeffler; Mason Loeffler; Angela Miller; Myriam Oumarou; Andrew Ricketts; Chase Rogowsky; Ethan Ropp; Michael Sarnecky; Caleb Schullenbarger; Rebekah Schullenbarger; Isabelle Stepler; Jack Willard; Morgan Willems; Margaret Williams.
This year’s “Chuck Thomas Award” for contributions to the success of the 2019 Academic Tournament goes to Mr. Darrin Drum, Mathematics teacher at Walkersville High School. Mr. Drum is recognized for his work at producing an equitable schedule of matches that ensures every school will face any other at least once.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Mr. Nick Diaz, Coordinator, High School Academic Tournament
Ms. Kelly Misner, Assistant Coordinator and Webmaster
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1),(9) the Board met in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to reappointing a member to the Ethics Panel, and negotiations with the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA).
Members Present:
Brad W. Young- Board President
Joy Schaefer- Board Vice President
Michael Bunitsky
Lois Jarman
Jay Mason
Karen Yoho
Member Absent:
Elizabeth Barrett
Others Present:
Dr. Theresa Alban- Superintendent
Sabrina Nail- Ombuds
Lisa Fowler- Executive Assistant
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-104, the Board met on April 18, 2019 in Administrative Function at 1:30 pm in Conference Room 1A of FCPS Central Office for the purpose of a Board retreat.
Topics of discussion included: establishing expectations and best practices for the office of Ombuds.
Dr. Jarman left at 2:25 p.m. and did not return.
President Young adjourned Administrative Function at 4:05 p.m.
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 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 April 1-8, 2019.
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
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff requests approval of the proposed Liberty Feasibility Study (backup1) including recommendations for replacing Liberty ES on site at a capacity to be determined at the time of design.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Liberty Elementary is located at 11820 Liberty Road, Frederick MD, 21701 on an 11.64 acre campus in the heart of the unincorporated community of Libertytown. The building was originally constructed in 1927 and had additions and renovations in 1950, 1967, and 1982, the last of which removed the original 1927 section of the building. The current building is approximately 40,720 gross square feet (GSF) and has a current state rated capacity (SRC) of 364. The facility houses grades Kindergarten through 5th grade and the equated enrollment as of March 2019 was 270 students. Liberty has three portable classrooms which are used for instrumental music and storage.
Meeting materials and community input can be found on the project’s web page at
https://www.fcps.org/facilities/liberty-elementary-school-feasibility-study
PROCESS STATEMENT: The modernization of Liberty Elementary School was first included as a future project in the September 2014 BOE Approved Educational Facilities Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program and has been in the approved plan each year henceforth. Funding for the feasibility study was approved in June 2018. Consultant services were approved by the BOE in November 2018.
The feasibility study began in December 2018 and was completed in April 2019 with the assistance of consultant Proffitt & Associates Architects, and a team of FCPS staff. The process included a building and site analysis and educational assessment utilizing the current approved elementary educational specification for a capacity of 705 students that led to the development of several concept options.
In addition to the bi-weekly meetings, the feasibility study team engaged the Liberty parents, staff and administration through several meetings held at the school and updates posted on the project’s web page. Comments and questions were welcomed by the team and could be submitted by email to Liberty.Study@fcps.org
The feasibility study team reviewed potential opportunities and challenges of each option – two renovation and addition options, and two options for replacement on site. The team recommends that Liberty Elementary School be replaced on site. The capacity of the building and its position on the site will be determined at the design phase. A replacement school meets the educational specifications without compromise, is on par with the cost of renovation and addition options, and minimizes the need for future maintenance of building systems.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Holly Nelson, Facilities Planner, Capital Programs Department
Kori Purdum Matheis, President, Proffitt & Associates Architects, PC
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Lebo, Chief Operating Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
ACTION/CONSENT
PROCESS STATEMENT:
On January 23, 2019, the Policy Committee reviewed proposed changes to Policy 205 Fiscal Procedures.
This is the BoardDocs link to the January 23, 2019 Policy Committee item:
http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B8HLNK573640
On April 10, 2019, the Board reviewed Policy 205 as a first reading. Today Policy 205 is presented for the Board’s approval. (backup1)
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
Curriculum development and program implementation are dynamic processes requiring continued refinement. As a result, new courses and pilot programs are proposed, implemented, and evaluated on a regular basis.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The intent of this annual report is to summarize the status of any previously piloted course, propose new pilot courses, and provide information about other staff-recommended additions to the courses and programs available to students in county middle and high schools. Action on these proposed courses is required prior to distributing the annual high school and middle school course guides used during preregistration.
PROCESS STATEMENT:
Curriculum specialists and supervisors work closely with principals and classroom teachers to identify where new or replacement courses are needed to address changes in state-mandated graduation requirements, state mandated curriculum changes, legislative action, underserved subgroups of FCPS’ diverse student population, and advances in the respective fields of study.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Kristine Pearl, Supervisor, Career and Technology Education
Norm McGaughey, Coordinator, Career and Technology Education
Kim Hirschmann, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
During summer curriculum writing workshops, teachers and curriculum specialists review the existing curriculum and accompanying assessment data, as well as any changes to state or national curricular frameworks and content standards, to determine the need for additions or deletions. As a result of work completed by the end of this year’s workshops, new or substantially revised essential curricula are being proposed for a number of courses and grades. Per a request from the Board of Education at the September 21, 2016 meeting, the Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation (CII) staff presents curriculum changes and new courses to the Board prior to the summer work being completed.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Curriculum development, like school improvement, is an ongoing process. During each year’s summer curriculum writing workshops, teachers and curriculum specialists review the existing curriculum and accompanying assessment data, together with any changes to state or national curricular frameworks and content standards, and determine the need for additions or deletions. Board of Education (BoE) approval is required in cases where substantive revisions are being proposed to the existing essential curriculum in a course or grade.
PROCESS STATEMENT:
Curriculum specialists and supervisors work closely with principals and classroom teachers to identify where revisions to courses are needed to address changes in state-mandated graduation requirements, underserved subgroups of FCPS’ diverse student population, and advances in the respective fields of study.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Colleen Bernard, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Social Studies
Mary Jo Richmond, Supervisor, Media Services
Kim Hirschmann, Curriculum Specialist, Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
Dr. Kristine Pearl, Supervisor, Career and Technology Education
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
To seek Board of Education approval for the PreKindergarten Expansion Grant to support full day prekindergarten programs at Monocacy Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Waverley Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The purpose of the PreKindergarten Expansion Grant is to expand free access to public PreKindergarten for 4-year old children from families with household incomes either at or below 300% of federal poverty guidelines. This grant will continue to provide a full day program for 20 students at Monocacy Elementary School and 40 students at Hillcrest Elementary School. Approval of this grant will also expand to provide full day services for 20 students at Lincoln Elementary School and 20 students at Waverley Elementary School. The total amount of the grant is $575,000.
PROCESS STATEMENT:
N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Cathy Nusbaum, Coordinator, Early Childhood Education and Judy Center
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a Safe Schools Fund Grant.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has been awarded at $473,572 grant from the Maryland Center for School Safety to support and enhance school safety efforts.
The Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018 created the Safe Schools Fund to enhance school safety efforts in local school systems. Funds were awarded to each local school system on a formula basis and could be used for a variety of activities that enhance overall school safety.
If approved by the Board of Education, grant funds will be used to:
Acceptance of this grant obligates FCPS to expend $6,437 to cover the FICA and Workers’ Compensation costs associated with the hourly pay for Life Space Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Assessment Team training. The authorizing legislation that funded the Safe Schools Fund does not allow grant funds to be used for these costs.
Staff recommends approval of this grant.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Doreen A. Bass, Grants Coordinator
Dr. Keith Harris, Executive Director, Accelerating Achievement & Equity
SUBMITTED BY:
Dr. Keith Harris, Executive Director, Accelerating Achievement & Equity
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The Board of Education (BOE) will discuss the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) Operating Budget. Staff seeks approval of changes to revenues and expenses as presented in the posted working file.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The BOE submitted a $629.7M requested budget to the County Executive on February 15, 2019. The request was $19.8M over the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding required of the County government. On April 15, 2019, the County Executive released her proposed budget which allocated $7.6M above MOE to FCPS. The County Council is currently reviewing the County Executive’s budget and is required to approve the final County budget by May 31, 2019.
Staff has updated the budget with the additional funding provided in the County Executive’s budget, as well as additional adjustments that have occurred since the BOE requested budget was submitted. These adjustments include changes in state funding provided during the 2019 legislative session from the passage of SB1030, Blueprint to Maryland’s Future (Kirwan). The attached working file details the changes in expenses and revenues.
Final approval of the FY2020 Operating Budget is scheduled for June 5, 2019 at a special BOE meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
Heather Jo Clabaugh, Budget Officer
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer