1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.02 Approval of the August 28, 2019 Meeting Agenda
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board approval of the August 28, 2019 Meeting Agenda

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of the August 28, 2019 Meeting Agenda
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Karen A Yoho, second by Michael G Bunitsky.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.03 Collaboration with Farm to School Program
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Discussion

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  To update the Board of Education about the ongoing collaboration between Food and Nutrition Services and the Farm to School program. 

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYFrederick County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services, in partnership with Community FARE, have worked during the 2018/2019 school year to launch the Farm to School program with USDA support. The Farm to School mission is to positively impact student health, student education and the economic growth of the County’s agricultural sector by increasing the availability of locally grown fruits and vegetables in Frederick County Public Schools.  What began as a pilot initiative now includes nearly 20 local organizations, 9 partnerships and 6 business sponsors including Catoctin Mountain Orchard, Full Cellar Farm, Summer Creek Farm, Potomac Sprout Company, LiveWell Frederick, University of Maryland Extension, Frederick Community College Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute, and Mountainside Education & Enrichment.   The focus on procuring more locally grown fruits and vegetables for five Title I elementary schools has expanded to include food education through cafeteria taste tests, hands-on educational opportunities in school gardens, fruitful partnerships with farmers and community providers, and a growth plan that will eventually reach all FCPS elementary, middle and high schools. 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT:  Seeking Board support to continue the program in our schools and provide assistance in developing a partnership between FCPS Public Affairs Department and Food and Nutrition Services to help produce promotional videos and bilingual educational handouts for students, teachers, administration and families about Food and Nutrition Services and the Frederick County Farm to School initiative.

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):  Alysia Feuer MPH, RD – Farm to School Coordinator

 

SUBMITTED BY: Michael Bunitsky

1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.04 School Site Discussion
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, 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 seeks direction from the Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) on the planned use of two vacant BOE properties.    

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

The charter schools of Frederick County Public Schools have all expressed interest in acquiring land to build new school facilities.  The charter schools have expressed particular interest in the Dearbought property (see backup 1) which is a BOE owned 10-acre site with approximately eight buildable acres on Rt. 26 in Frederick City. In addition, the BOE owns a 4.6-acre property adjacent to Tuscarora Elementary School in the Linton at Ballenger community (see backup 2).  Neither site is adequate to meet our current elementary school educational specifications because of the lack of necessary acreage. 

 

Staff seeks direction on the BOE’s desire to retain or surplus these properties.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

School site disposition procedures are outlined in the Annotated Code of Maryland.  The most relevant procedures are in the Education Article, Sections 4-114, 4-115, and 9-111. 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Paul Lebo, Chief Operating Officer

 

SUBMITTED BY

Paul A. Lebo, Chief Operating Officer

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval to surplus the two identified properties.
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.05 Motion to Move into Closed Session
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - 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),(1) the Board will meet in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to personnel.

Motion & Voting
Board approval to move into Closed Session.

Motion by Karen A Yoho, second by Michael G Bunitsky.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
1. WORK SESSION (OPEN MEETING) [3:00 p.m.]
Subject
1.06 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
2. Closed Session [4:00 p.m.]
Subject
2.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

 

2. Closed Session [4:00 p.m.]
Subject
2.04 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.03 Closed Session Announcement
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure

In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b) (1) the Board met in Closed Session at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 5A to consider matters related to personnel.

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.04 Approval of the August 14, 2019 Meeting minutes
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Board approval of the August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
View Minutes for Aug 14, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Motion & Voting
Board approval of the August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes.
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Michael G Bunitsky, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.05 Career and Technology Center (CTC) Recognition
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - 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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Recognition of Career and Technology Center (CTC) students and teachers.

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARYFrederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud to recognize students from the CTC who recently traveled to Ethiopia to transport and install a water distillation system that had been in development at the school for three years. A brief video shows the distillation system, called a rocket stove, which helps to bring clean drinking water to Melka Olba school for students, teachers and the surrounding community. 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

John Kriner, Teacher, Career & Technology Center

Jess Twilley, Student, Career & Technology Center

Jerry Huang, Student, Career & Technology Center

Ian Kline, Student, Career & Technology Center

Nathan Nardini, Student, Career & Technology Center

Charlie Giglio, Student, Career & Technology Center

 

SUBMITTED BY:  Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.06 Public Comment
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - 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
4.07 Student Member Comments
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.08 Superintendent Comments
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information

 

 

 

 

4. Regular Meeting - Preliminary Items [6:00 p.m.]
Subject
4.09 Board Member Comments
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.01 Staffing Changes
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - 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.
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.02 Policy 111 School and Workplace Safety
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

ACTION/CONSENT

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On June 26, 2019, the Policy Committee discussed Board Policy 111 School and Workplace Safety (updated title). The BoardDocs link follows:

 

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BCERLE68B7D8

 

On July 10, 2019, Policy 111 was discussed by the Board as a first reading.

 

On August 14, 2019, Policy 111 was presented to the Board with additional edits as a second reading by the Board.

 

Today Policy 111 is presented for the Board’s approval. (backup1)

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Lynn Davis, Coordinator of Mental Health Services

Dana Falls, Director of Student Services

Ann McGreevy, Supervisor of Mental Health and Psychological Services

Michael Bunitsky, Liz Barrett and Dr. Lois Jarman, Board of Education Members

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
5. Regular Meeting - Action Consent
Subject
5.03 Policy 446 Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Policy Item, Action, Consent
Recommended Action
Board approval of action/consent items.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

 

ACTION/CONSENT

 

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

 

On March 27, 2019, the Policy Committee discussed new Board Policy 446 Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training. The BoardDocs link follows:

 

http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BADC9L429AC8

 

 

On August 14, 2019, new Policy 446 was presented for the Board’s first reading, and it is now presented for the Board’s approval.  (backup1)

 

 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

Janet Shipman, Supervisor of Behavioral Health and Student Services

Michael Bunitsky, Liz Barrett and Dr. Lois Jarman, Board of Education Members

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel

 

Motion & Voting
Board approval of action/consent items.
Malachi Macon, Student Member, supported the motion.

Motion by Jay K Mason, second by Karen A Yoho.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Elizabeth Barrett, Michael G Bunitsky, Lois A Jarman, Jay K Mason, Karen A Yoho, Brad W Young
Not Present at Vote: Joy Schaefer
6. Board Items
Subject
6.01 Hiring Update
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information, Discussion
Goals
Goal 2 Effective and Engaged Staff - FCPS will hire, support, and retain staff who champion individual, professional, and student excellence.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  Provide a hiring update to the Board for the current school year. 

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Timothy Thornburg, Director, Human Resources Division

 

SUBMITTED BY

Jamie Cannon, Chief of Staff & Legal Counsel

 

6. Board Items
Subject
6.02 FCPS Strategic Plan: Revisiting the Board’s Measurable Goals
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - 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.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:  

To continue discussions regarding proposed revisions and to finalize the Board’s measurable goals. 

 

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) initiated a new Five-Year Strategic Plan in the 2016 school year (SY). The plan contained five Aspirational Goals, 10 priorities (two per goal) and subsequent measurable goals (three per priority). While the aspirational goals and priorities provide a vision, the measurable goals allow FCPS to evaluate its success in meeting its vision. Over the past three years, progress on each measurable goal has been presented to the Board of Education (BOE). Considering the changes in data reporting landscape, the BOE seeks to a) focus its attention and identify budget priorities, b) align measures to current state reporting requirements, and c) streamline and align measures to support school improvement and system goals.

 

PROCESS STATEMENT

The Board has reviewed past progress on the initial 30 measurable goals. The Board is in the process of revisiting the measures to ensure the data being reported is aligned to the school systems’ policy and/or current fiscal priorities/needs. In various 2019 meetings, the Board has met to discuss proposed measures [January 23 (initial discussion), March 27 (Goals 1-2), and June 26 (Goals 3-5)]. Other work to inform this process included obtaining feedback from administrative leaders in March 2019 and conducting a review of strategic plan measures in other local school systems. In addition to reviewing current state reporting requirements, staff in the System Accountability and School Administration (SASA) department synthesized feedback from the Board, FCPS departments, and administrative leaders. Final proposed measures for Goals 1-5 will be discussed in this presentation. The measures are separated into Board measurable goals and staff progress monitoring measures (internal purposes only).

 

PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):

Jamie Aliveto, Ed. D., Executive Director, System Accountability and School Administration (SASA)

Natalie Gay, Coordinator, Data Analysis and Research, SASA

 

SUBMITTED BY

Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent

 

7. Setting of Next Meeting Agenda
Subject
7.01 Setting Agenda for the September 11, 2019 Board of Education Meeting
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.01 Legislative Updates
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.02 Policy Committee Report
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.03 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Reports
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
8. Committee Reports and Legislative Updates
Subject
8.04 Committee Reports
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
9. Informational Items
Subject
9.01 Quarterly Agenda for Board Meetings
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Information
10. Adjournment
Subject
10.01 Adjournment
Meeting
Aug 28, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting
Type
Procedure