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REGULAR MINUTES
February 13, 2002
PLANNING SESSION
The Board of Education met in the
Communications Conference Room, Hayward Road Complex, at 2:10 p.m. In attendance were Ronald W. Peppe, II,
President; Daryl A. Boffman, Vice President; Deborah A. Aughenbaugh; Stephen
Crawford; Anne B. Hooper; Linda S. Naylor (entered the meeting at 2:16 p.m.);
and Jean A. Smith. Also in attendance
were Jack D. Dale, Secretary-Treasurer, and Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative
Director.
Following discussion regarding the recommendations of the High School Magnet and Signature Program Task Force, the Board was in agreement that staff should consider various options for the restructuring of Frederick County high schools, including the arts, humanities, sciences, and a comprehensive technical high school, and return to the Board with additional recommendations.
Harold Keller, Jr. Executive Director of Fiscal Services, recognized John Sherwin, Comptroller, and Malcolm Taylor of Wooden & Benson.
Mr. Sherwin along with Mr. Keller presented the Annual Financial Report for the period ended June 30, 2001.
Mr. Taylor presented the Independent Auditor’s Report stating that it was a clean opinion. He also reviewed the Single Audit Report and responded to Board members’ questions.
The meeting was recessed at 3:10 p.m. and was
reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
Present from the Monocacy Montesorri Communities, Inc.
were Leslie Mansfield, Coordinator; Ann Buttenheim; Norman Quist; and invited
guests including a Montesorri teacher and a realtor.
Individuals representing the Monocacy Montesorri Communities, Inc. responded to Board members’ and Dr. Dale’s questions regarding computer technology, the facility and its location, staffing selection process, certification, provisional certificates, advertising of positions, job descriptions, budget issues including the calculation of per pupil allocation and fixed charges, contingency options for allowing the charter school group to proceed. Regarding curriculum, it was noted that the Monocacy Montesorri Communities would comply with all mandates of Frederick County Public Schools.
The Board requested that the Monocacy Montesorri Communities, Inc. respond to the issues of certification and provide a revised budget based on the figures presented by the Superintendent for costing out personnel. Once that information is received, time will be allotted at the next meeting if possible for review and consideration.
The meeting was recessed at 5:16 p.m. and was reconvened at 5:20 p.m.
Mrs. Hooper noted issues which need to be addressed at a future meeting including governance/self-evaluation, and term limits for Family Life Advisory Committee members.
Mrs. Smith asked if the Board would like to revisit its policy on out-of-district transfers, and she provided rationale for that recommendation. Following discussion, Mr. Peppe asked Mrs. Smith to work with staff to develop a proposal and return to the Board.
Mrs. Aughenbaugh reviewed the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) positions on legislative issues regarding the rehiring of assistant principals and counselors, and on collective bargaining. Mr. Peppe noted that it should be made clear to the Frederick County Delegation that our Board of Education is still opposed to this bill. Mrs. Aughenbaugh commented on another issue brought up at the MABE meeting on the Thornton Commission recommendations.
Mrs. Naylor noted that she would like to send letters to the homes of all parents of students on home instruction to inform them that a bill has been introduced into the General Assembly to allow these students to participate in school activities. She stated that she could send the letters or the Board could send them. Mrs. Aughenbaugh, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Hooper, and Dr. Crawford were opposed to this request.
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in the Staff Development Center, Hayward Road Complex, at 6:10 p.m. All Board of Education members were present. Also in attendance were Jack Dale, Judith Ricketts, and John L. Thompson, Jr., County Commissioner Liaison to the Board. Ryan C. Tuck, Student Representative to the Board, was absent.
Mr. Peppe opened the meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mr. Percy asked the Board to consider requesting that the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Schools suspend the administration of MSPAP until new and more meaningful tests could be developed.
Ms. Dietz, President of the Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA), noted that the FCTA and the Human Resources Department are working together to develop an exit survey. She also stated that she would welcome improvements to MSPAP, but noted that the Board has spent a lot of time and energy devising nine goals, and that the performance indicators consist of many measures.
Dr. Crawford asked if it was necessary to be precise on the times of Board members entering and leaving the meetings. Mr. Peppe stated that we would look into the matter.
The Board unanimously approved the Regular Minutes of January 23, 2002, and the Minutes of the January 29, 2002, PTA Roundtable.
The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda:
Staffing Changes
Recommended Textbooks
Facilities and Finance Committee
Office Paper – Renewal
Direct Deposit of Payroll – Extension
Financial and Compliance Audit FY ’02 – Extension
Switches for Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and Other Schools
Electronic Digital Multimedia Equipment
Current Expense Amendments #12-02, #13-02, and #14-02
STAFFING CHANGES
Johnson, Mary Elizabeth, New Market Middle
Rosen, Phyllis, Emmitsburg Elementary
Ziegler, Elizabeth, Brunswick High
Magee, Karen, Gov. Thomas Johnson High – effective February 29, 2002
Weddle, James, New Market Middle – effective February 1, 2002
Wilfong, Cara, Emmitsburg Elementary – effective July 1, 2002
Wise, Kay, Twin Ridge Elementary – effective April 1, 2002
Duranceau, Jennifer – effective July 24, 2002
Doetzer, Kimberly, Thurmont Primary – effective March 30, 2002
Leporati, Kimberly, Thurmont Primary – effective April 6, 2002
Roth, Barbara, Thurmont Primary – effective January 31, 2002
Pickard, Karen, New Market Middle – effective February 1, 2002
Landis, Elizabeth, Thurmont Elementary – effective July 1, 2002
Melcher, Jamey, Ballenger Creek Middle – effective January 18, 2002
Raynor, Melanie, Wolfsville/Sabillasville Elementary – effective April 5, 2002
Wettstein, Sheri, Green Valley Elementary – effective April 8, 2002
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS
Clayton, Nanalee. Young Living (Eighth Edition). Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Couch, Sue, et al. Skills For Life. National Textbook Company, 2000.
Feirer, John L. and Mark D. Wood Technology & Processes (5th Edition).
Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Feirer, John L. and Mark D. Wood Technology & Processes (Student Workbook).
Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Kelly-Plate, Joan and Eddye Eubanks. Today’s Teen (Sixth Edition).
Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Liddell, Louise A. and Yvonne S. Gentzler. Building Life Skills. Goodheart-Willcox
Company, 1999.
Parnell, Frances Baynor. Skills for Living. Goodheart-Willcox Company, 2001.
Parnell, Frances Baynor, et al. Skills for Living (Student Activity Guide).
Goodheart-Willcox Company, 2001.
Strohecker, Martha Dunn, and Deborah Tunstall Tippett. You: Living, Learning &
Caring. Goodheart-Willcox Company, 1999.
Tippett, Deborah Tunstall and Martha Dunn Strohecker. You: Living, Learning &
Caring (Student Activity Guide). Goodheart-Willcox Company, 1999.
McConnell, Campbell R. and Stanley L. Brue. Economics: Principles, Problems,
and Policies, Fifteenth Edition. McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Kindergarten). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Grade 1). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Student Book, Grade 1). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Grade 2). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Student Book, Grade 2). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Grade 3). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Student Book, Grade 3). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Grade 4). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Student Book, Grade 4). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Resource Book, Grade 5). Silver Burdett, 2002.
Making Music (Student Book, Grade 5). Silver Burdett, 2002.
SUPPLEMENTARY
Career and Technology Education
Kowtaluk, Helen. Discovering Food and Nutrition (Sixth Edition). Glencoe McGraw-
Hill, 2001.
Asian American Literature. Glencoe, 2001.
Beaty, Jerome and J. Paul Hunter. New Worlds of Literature, Second Edition. Norton
Publishing, 1994.
Beaty, Jerome, et al. The Norton Introduction to Literature, eighth edition. Norton
Publishing, 2002.
Cassill, R. V. and Richard Bausch. The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction, Shorter
Sixth Edition. Norton Publishing, 2000.
Critical Reading Skills (12 titles). Jamestown Publishers.
Billings, Henry & Melissa. Eureka – 21 Stories of Amazing Discoveries. 1999.
¾. Heroes –21 True Stories, Second Edition. 1999.
¾. Rescued – 21 Stories of Courage and Luck. 1999.
¾. The Wild Side – Angry Animals. 1996.
¾. The Wild Side – Beyond Belief. 2001.
¾. The Wild Side – Bizarre Endings. 1996.
¾. The Wild Side – Close Calls. 2001.
¾. The Wild Side – Crime and Punishment. 1996.
¾. The Wild Side – Extreme Sports. 1996.
¾. The Wild Side – In the Line of Duty. 2001.
¾. The Wild Side – Total Panic. 1996.
¾. The Wild Side – Weird Science. 1996.
Harris, Florence W. The Language Book. Perma Bound, 1991.
Hispanic American Literature. Glencoe, 2001.
Literature & Thought (21 titles). Perfection Learning, 2000.
And Justice For All.
The Best of Friends.
Dark Days: America’s Great Depression.
Decisions, Decisions.
Echoes from Mt. Olympus.
Family Matters.
Flights of Fantasy.
Free At Last.
From There To Here: The Immigrant Experience.
The Harlem Renaissance.
House Divided: America’s Civil War.
The Main Event.
Mysterious Circumstances.
On The Edge of Survival.
The Sci-Fi Factor.
Times of Change: Vietnam and the 60s.
To Be A Hero.
What on Earth? An Ecology Reader.
What’s So Funny?
Who Am I?
Wide Open Spaces: American Frontiers.
Native American Literature. Glencoe, 2001.
Robb, Laura, et al. Reader’s Handbook: A Student Guide for Reading and Learning.
Great Source, 2002.
The Seagull Reader: Essays (edited by Joseph Kelly). Norton Publishing, 2001.
The Seagull Reader: Poems (edited by Joseph Kelly). Norton Publishing, 2001.
The Seagull Reader: Stories (edited by Joseph Kelly). Norton Publishing, 2001.
Voices From America’s Past (1 title). National Geographic, 2001.
Burt, Barbara. Colonial Life: The Adventures of Benjamin Wilcox.
Osborne, Mary Pope. Afternoon on the Amazon. Random House, 1995.
Rockwell, Anne. Our Earth. Scholastic, 1998.
Thaler, Mike. Never Mail an Elephant. Troll, 1994.
Wildcats: Cougar (8 titles). The Wright Group, 2000.
Blackburn, Rachel, et al. Festival Fun.
Brocker, Susan, et al. Extreme Lives.
¾. Hocus Pocus.
¾. Legendary Places.
Capobianco, Kerri, et al. Up High in the Mountains.
Casey, Andrew, et al. Bridges.
Charles, Sasha, et al. Take a Look.
Reeder, Paul, et al. On and Off the Road.
Wildcats: Panther (8 titles). The Wright Group, 2000.
Belcher, Angie, et al. Against the Odds.
¾. Under the Ground.
Brocker, Susan, et al. Mythmakers.
¾. SURVIVE!
Crisp, Jeanette, et al. Zeros and Ones: Computers Past, Present and Beyond.
Evans, Lynette, et al. Amaze Us!
Hanifin, Erin, et al. Beyond the Beyond.
St. John, Victoria, et al. In the News.
The Wright Skills (40 titles). The Wright Group.
Duden, Jane. A Bug in a Rug. 1999.
¾. Dan and the Fan. 1999.
¾. A Hat for Nan. 1999.
¾. Sam and Tat. 1999.
Harris, Sophie. The Big, Fun Hat. 2001.
¾. Come and Get It! 2001.
¾. Come On, Dot. 2001.
¾. A Nap is Not Fun! 2001.
¾. Tat Is Sad. 2001.
¾. A Van in the Mud. 2001.
Jensen, Ned. A Cup for a Cub. 1999.
¾. Hop, Jog, and Tap. 1999.
¾. Jen and the Pets. 1999.
¾. Max Is Sick. 1999.
¾. Sam and Nan. 1999.
Knowlen, Cory. A Bad Job? 2001.
¾. The Buzz in the Box. 2001.
¾. Is Nan In? 2001.
¾. A Pan of Jam. 2001.
¾. A Rag for Miss Rat. 2001.
Lennox, Ian. Can Kim and Kip Play? 2001.
¾. A Can of Gas. 2001.
¾. The Ox in the Pit. 2001.
Tomas, Rory. The Fox. 1999.
¾. No, Not Yet. 1999.
Waters, Carrie. Fans. 2001.
¾. Jim Pig Is Mad. 2001.
¾. A Pan for Pam. 2001.
¾. Sam Sat. 2001.
White, Celeste. Red Fox Cub. 2001.
Williams, Amy. Jog to the Dam. 1999.
¾. Pigs and Dogs Play Ball. 1999.
¾. Tam on Sam. 1999.
Who Is Quick? (Retold by Cory Knowlen). 2001.
Wood, Charles. Are They Here Yet? 2001.
¾. Can I Have a Cat? 2001.
¾. Hap and the Hat. 2001.
¾. Quit It! 2001.
¾. We Can! 2001.
¾. Yip and Yap. 2001.
Eye On The Universe (6 titles). Crabtree Publishing Company.
Kalman, Bobbie & April Fast. Cosmic Light Shows. 1999.
Langille, Jacqueline. The Space Shuttle. 1998.
Walker, Niki. The Life of an Astronaut. 2001.
¾. The Moon. 1998.
¾. Satellites and Space Probes. 1998.
¾. The Sun. 2001.
Bateman, Teresa. Red, White, Blue, and Uncle Who? Holiday House, 2001.
Character Education (1 title). Capstone Press, 2000.
Raatma, Lucia. Patriotism.
Coming To America (1 title). Capstone Press, 2002.
Frost, Helen. German Immigrants 1820-1920.
Compass Point Early Biographies (3 titles). Compass Point Books, 2001.
Raatma, Lucia. Benjamin Franklin.
¾. Thomas Jefferson.
Santella, Andrew. George Washington.
Exploring the World (1 title). Compass Point Books, 2002.
Doak, Robin S. Coronado.
Going to School in History (1 title). Capstone Press, 2002.
Sateren, Shelley Swanson. Going to School in Colonial America.
Holidays and Celebrations (4 titles). Capstone Press.
Schaefer, Lola. Cinco de Mayo. (2001).
¾. Hanukkah. (2001).
Schuh, Mari C. Christmas. (2002).
¾. Thanksgiving. (2002).
Let’s See (2 titles). Compass Point Books, 2002.
Murphy, Patricia J. The Presidency.
¾. Voting and Elections.
Symbols of Freedom (6 titles). Heinemann, 2001.
Binns, Tristan Boyer. The American Flag.
¾. The Bald Eagle.
¾. The Liberty Bell.
¾. The Lincoln Memorial.
¾. The Statue of Liberty.
¾. The White House.
Visual and Performing Arts, 6-12
Adobe Illustrator 9.0: Classroom in a BOOK. Adobe Press, 2000.
Adobe Photoshop 6.0: Classroom in a BOOK. Adobe Press, 2000.
Adobe Premier 6.0: Classroom in a BOOK. Adobe Press, 2000.
FACILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Awarded for the first renewal year to the vendors listed on the summary of award for individual and group awards at an estimated total annual cost of $370,820.95.
Bid extended for a one-year period, a sixth and final year at a fixed fee of $1,000 to BB&T.
Awarded to the auditing firm of Wooden and Benson to perform the FY ’02 Financial and Compliance Audit at a negotiated cost of $30,000 consisting of $27,000 for the financial audit and $3,000 for the compliance audit.
Awarded to DISYS Corporation at prices shown on the bid tabulation.
Awarded to the companies listed on the summary sheet.
#12-02
Recognizes a grant of $2,000 to purchase nutrition education resources for the 2000 Team Nutrition grant to support promotion of the 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in public schools.
#13-02
Recognizes carryover funds in the amount of $351,557 in federal funds.
#14-02
Recognizes new state funds in the amount of $24,558 and major transfers of federal funds totaling $27,108.
David Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Career and Technology Education and Business Partnerships, presented the following resolution:
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WEEK RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Profound economic and technological changes in our society are rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional responsibilities on our educational system; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education provides Americans with a school-to-careers connection and is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business and industry and contributes to America’s leadership in the international marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education gives high school students experience in practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics, thus improving the quality of their education and providing all students leadership opportunities in their career fields and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education offers individuals lifelong opportunities to learn new skills, which provide them with career choices and potential satisfaction and programs that give direction and purpose to those students who take an active role in “Preparing Today’s Student’s for Tomorrow’s Career”; and
WHEREAS, The ever-increasing cooperative efforts of career and technology educators, business, and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire nation by preparing graduates for career fields forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade; and
WHEREAS, Frederick County is pleased to join with the National Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the Maryland Career and Technology Education Association and the Frederick County Career and Technology Advisory Council in celebrating a week dedicated to a large group of promising and highly talented students who will have vital responsibilities and positions in our workforce of tomorrow, and who are deserving of our continued support,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that February 10-16, 2002, is proclaimed to be “Career and Technology Education Week” in Frederick County and all students, teachers and citizens are urged to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by career and technology education programs in Frederick County Public Schools.
On behalf of the Career and Technology Advisory Council, Tim Beall spoke in support of career and technology education.
Upon motion by Mrs. Aughenbaugh, seconded by Mrs. Hooper, the Board unanimously adopted the resolution.
David Miller presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of Frederick County, Maryland, and the United States, and the future of the food, fiber, and natural resources systems; and
WHEREAS, The FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success among its members; and
WHEREAS, Agricultural education and the FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing demands in the science, business and technology of agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The FFA motto – “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve” – gives direction of purpose to those students who take an active role in “FFA Makes it Real” in agricultural education; and
WHEREAS, The FFA performs the valuable service of encouraging cooperation, promoting good citizenship and volunteerism, and inspiring patriotism among its members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That February 16-23, 2002, is proclaimed to be “National FFA Week” in Frederick County and all students, teachers and citizens are urged to become familiar with the services and benefits provided by agricultural education programs in Frederick County Public Schools.
Mr. Miller recognized Marlee Richards-Savage, Walkersville High School student and FFA President, Walkersville Chapter, and Sarah Osborn Welty, Walkersville High School teacher and National FFA Advisor and President of the National Organization of Agricultural Educators. Ms. Savage thanked the Board for its support of their programs. She noted the activities occurring in Walkersville next week in celebration of National FFA Week. She also noted that the following week is Ag Week at the Frederick Towne Mall.
Upon motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Dr. Crawford, the Board unanimously adopted the resolution.
John Sherwin, Comptroller, and Malcolm Taylor of Wooden & Benson, Certified Public Accounts, presented the Annual Financial Report of the Board of Education for the Period Ended June 30, 2001. Mr. Taylor noted that a clean opinion was given on the Board’s general purpose financial statements.
Mr. Sherwin and Mr. Taylor responded to Board members’ questions. Mr. Peppe noted that a detailed report was presented to the Board at today’s Planning Session.
Marita Stup Loose, Communications Specialist, noted the budget questionnaire process and presented the results of the call-in survey on ten major budget categories and of a similar survey on the budget taken at three Superintendent roundtables.
PROGRESS REPORT (Part 2)
Dr. Dale presented the 13th Progress Report on Continuous Improvement, Goals 1-4. He stated that academic performance has improved system-wide in all areas. Due to time constraints, discussion of this report will continue at a future meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Jack D. Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W. Peppe, II
President
Judith A. Ricketts
Administrative Director