BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY

115 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland 21701

Agenda for Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

March 12, 2003, 6:00 p.m.

Church Street Offices, Board Room

All Times Are

Approximate

6:00 p.m. I. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Agenda

C. Closed Session Announcement

(In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508, the Board met in Closed Session at

1:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room to discuss matters relating to negotiations and to consult with counsel.)

D. Public Comments for General Good and Welfare

(Comments addressed to the full Board are invited by the public for approximately three minutes

per person on a sign-up basis regarding topics on the agenda relating to the school system in

general. Negative comments cannot be accepted regarding staff or personnel in the school system.

Personnel matters are confidential and cannot be received through this kind of forum.)

E. Minutes of the February 6, 2003, Town Meeting, and the February 26, 2003, Regular Meeting

6:25 p.m. II. ACTION ITEMS

A. Consent Agenda

(Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing

several items for approval of the Board of Education by a single motion. Most of the items listed under

the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation

concerning these items has been provided to all Board members in advance to assure an extensive and thorough

review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any individual Board member.)

1. Miscellaneous – Staffing Changes

2. Facilities and Finance Committee

a. Bids

i. Unit Price Contract for Asbestos Abatement – Renewal

ii. Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies – Renewal

iii. Vehicle Parts and Supplies – Renewal

iv. Calendar Handbook – Renewal

v. Chiller and Cooling Tower Service – Renewal

vi. Electrical and Communication Systems Upgrades – Brunswick High School

vii. Construction of Tuscarora Elementary School – Partial

b. Administrative Services for Dental Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts

c. Current Expense Amendment #02-03

d. School Construction Amendment #03-09

e. Change Order for Thomas Johnson High School

f. Oakdale Schools Additional Construction Management Fees

g. Centerville Elementary School Additional Design Fees

B. 2004-2005 School Calendar

C. 2003-2004 Board of Education Meeting Calendar

7:00 p.m. III. REPORT/INFORMATION

Maryland School Assessment and High School Assessment Programs

7:40 p.m. IV. COMMENTS

7:45 p.m. V. ADJOURNMENT