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REGULAR MINUTES
February 27, 2002
The Board of Education met in the Administrative Conference Room at 2:37 p.m. In attendance were Ronald W. Peppe, II, President; Daryl A. Boffman, Vice President; Stephen Crawford; Anne B. Hooper; Linda S. Naylor; and Jean A. Smith. Deborah A. Aughenbaugh was absent. Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director, was also in attendance.
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Sections 10-508(a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii), Mrs. Smith moved to go into Closed Session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss matters relating to personnel. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hooper and unanimously approved.
The agenda was approved as presented.
The minutes of the January 23, 2002, Closed Session were unanimously approved.
The Board approved the Superintendent’s bonus based on school system performance.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Board Room at 3:17 p.m. for its Planning
Session. All Board of Education members except Deborah Aughenbaugh were present.
Mrs. Aughenbaugh joined the meeting via conference call at 4:30 p.m. Also in attendance were
Jack D. Dale, Secretary-Treasurer, and Judith A. Ricketts.
Board of Education members determined that they would like additional information or discussion on the following areas:
The Board agreed to have the discussion regarding the number of grades for opening Tuscarora High separate from the boundary line discussion.
Ray Barnes, Executive Director of Facilities Services, responded to questions on the Superintendent’s recommended plan.
The meeting was recessed at 4:20 p.m. and was reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
This discussion was continued at the end of the regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
The Board of Education met for its Regular Meeting at 6:10 p.m. All Board of Education members were in attendance. Mrs. Aughenbaugh participated via conference call.
Mr. Peppe opened the meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The agenda was unanimously approved as amended.
Mr. Peppe announced the time and place of the Closed Session and cited the section of the law for closing the meeting.
Heidi Nelson, Vice President of the
Frederick High School Thespian Society, noted that a few months ago she
requested that the Board visit her school to see the needed renovations. She thanked the Board for the new stage
floor, and invited the members to visit the school and see the performance of Guys
and Dolls.
Jennifer Koontz, Member of the Middletown Elementary School Advisory Committee, formed in 1997, stated that the committee recommendation, endorsed by the Burgess & Commissioners of Middletown, was for a new elementary school in Middletown to house grades three through five. She provided rationale for this recommendation including the educational and community benefits, and she expressed concern about the proposed capacity of the new school being inadequate. She also stated that the new school should contain an oversized gymnasium to meet the needs of the community.
Denise Parker, President of the Middletown Elementary PTA, recommended that a new school be built to house grades three through five; she provided rationale and requested a stage/auditorium and an oversized gymnasium.
Jennifer Falcinelli, Middletown Commissioner, speaking on behalf of the Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown, spoke in support of a new school building with an expanded gymnasium to house grades three through five.
Vincent D’Gioia, representing the Middletown Valley Athletic Association, spoke of the need for a school that serves a community after school and prepares for expansion and growth. Expanded library facilities and new technology were very important. It was felt that the older students should be placed in the new facility.
Beverly Tuggle, Liaison for Education and Outreach in Ft. Detrick, stated that transition is one of the biggest factors that kids face as part of military affiliated families. She asked the Board when they make the redistricting decision that these students not be moved again in a few years.
Janice Spiegel, Middletown community member, stated that two K-5 elementary schools will divide their close-knit community. She requested that the Board consider a primary school, grades K-2, in the existing building, and that the new school house grades 3-5. It was felt that the oversized areas would be better utilized by grades 4 and 5 grade with a state-of-the-art technology center and more storage for school-related items.
The following minutes were unanimously approved:
February 13, 2002, Regular Meeting
February 13, 2002, Central Frederick County School Attendance Areas
February 20, 2002, Public Hearing on the FY ’03 Operating Budget
Russell Beaton, Curriculum Specialist for Secondary Visual and Performing Arts, and Gwen Dresher, Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Visual and Performing Arts, spoke regarding the Maryland Art Education Association’s recognition of outstanding art educators from across the state. Mr. Beaton and Ms. Dresher recognized the honored art teachers and provided highlights of each person’s teaching career in Frederick County. Mr. Boffman presented Board of Education Recognition Pins to the outstanding art educators:
Deborah Winkles, Urbana High School, Career Art Educator
Rebecca Williams, Ballenger Creek Middle School, Career Art Educator
Teressa Blickenstaff-Kitts, Brunswick High School, Career Art Education (not present)
Roni Nehemias, Wolfsville/Sabillasville Elementary Schools, Career Art Educator
John Gladhill, Middletown Elementary School, Career Art Educator
Michael Chilcutt, Brunswick High, Outstanding New Art Educator
Heidi Hench, Orchard Grove Elementary, Outstanding New Art Educator
The Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda:
Staffing Changes
Recommended Textbooks
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Continuation of Teacher Mentoring Grant
Maryland Equipment Incentive Fund Grant for School Year 2001-2002
Facilities and Finance Committee
Bids
Operations and Grounds Maintenance Equipment – Renewal
Instructional Materials and Office Supplies – Renewal
Modular Classrooms for Frederick County Public Schools – Extension
School Cafeteria Point of Sale Systems – Extension
Miscellaneous Computer Supplies
Microscope Maintenance and Repair Services
Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies
Office Furniture and Equipment Contract – Baltimore Regional Coop
Current Expense Amendments #15-02 and #16-02
School Construction Fund Amendments #02-09 and #02-10
STAFFING CHANGES
Bauer, Martha, Liberty Elementary
Linton, Larry, North Frederick Elementary
Moore, William, Frederick High
Miller, Cynthia, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle – effective February 15, 2002
DeSamo, Mary, Orchard Grove Elementary – effective July 1, 2002
Lewis, Douglas, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle – effective January 16, 2002
Lanham, Sandra, Spring Ridge Elementary – effective July 1, 2002
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS
BASAL
Boyer, Paul and Sterling Stuckey. American Nation in the Modern Era.
Holt Rinehart and Winston, 2003.
Wilson, James Q. and John J. DiIulio, Jr. American
Government: Institutions and
Policies, Eighth Edition. Houghton Mifflin, 2001.
Settling the West. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
Thies, Susan C. Adventures in the New World. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
¾. The American Revolution. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
¾. Crime & Punishment. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
¾. The Second World War. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
¾. A Very Uncivil War. Perfection Learning Corporation, 2002.
An I Can Read Book (2 titles). HarperCollins.
Lobel, Arnold. Adventures of Frog and Toad. 1970.
¾. Owl At Home. 1975.
Bulla, Clyde Robert. WHITE BIRD. Random House, 1990.
Desert Animals (1 title). Rourke Publications, 1997.
Stone, Lynn M. Birds.
Foundations: Take Two Books (35 titles). The Wright Group, 2000.
Beamer, Brian. Hit By a Blade.
Blackburn, Rachel. Silkworms.
Cole, Sally. Cranes.
¾. Jimmy the Gymnast.
¾. Make a Shake and a Bakeless Cake.
¾. The Milkshake Man.
¾. Nadia Comaneci.
¾. Seals and Sea Lions.
¾. The Special Present.
¾. Tomatoes.
Cook, Yvonne. Four Days in the Life of Zoe Coznaut.
Iversen, Sandra. Mr. Bumbleticker Goes to the Zoo.
¾. Mother Hippopotamus Goes Canoeing.
Mack, Rachael. The Olympics and the Mini Olympics.
Marks, Ashley. How Flexible Are You?
Mawter, Jeni. Maisie's Race.
Miles, Annie. From Cow to Milk Carton.
Moore, Philip. The First Hot-Air Balloons.
¾. King of the Sky.
Osakawa, Ned. Dance My Dance.
Paul, Michele. Be a Plant Scientist.
¾. Catching the Sun.
¾. Heavyweights.
Pipher, Tom. Tomato Picking Day.
Reeder, Paul. The Story of a Book.
Reeder, Tracey. Beaver Engineers.
¾. Danny's Big Jump.
¾. Hurdles and Jumps.
Reimer, Luther. Mario Mixwell.
¾. Telling
Stories Through Art.
Ryan, Cheryl. Space Stations.
Smith, Ben. A Day with Emily Emeryboard.
¾. A New Light for the Lodge.
¾. The Old Recipe Book.
Weaver, Betty-May. The House of Mirrors.
George, Jean Craighead. There’s an OWL in the SHOWER. HarperTrophy, 1995.
Magic Tree House (1 title). Random House, 1997.
Osborne, Mary Pope. Dolphins at Daybreak.
Rookie Read-About Science (1 title). Children’s Press, 1996.
Fowler, Allan. Life in a Pond.
Rosen Real Readers (72 titles). Rosen Publishing Group, 2002.
Adams, Colleen. Benjamin Franklin: American Inventor.
¾. Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield.
Adams, Linda Pearson. Mozart: The Man and His Music.
Baron, Jessica. Eating Breakfast.
¾. Let's Make Music.
Bellish, Julia. A Look at Lady Liberty.
¾. Loud Sounds, Quiet Sounds.
Boyd, Nicole. Clean and Healthy.
¾. George Washington: Our First President.
Braidich, Shelby. Learning About Clouds.
¾. Penguins.
Campbell, Fran. A Trip to the Dentist.
¾. Who's at School?
Carson, Janet. What Is a Mammal?
Chapman, Joan. Living Things.
¾. Maps, Maps, Maps.
Chilek, Deborah. The Panda Bear.
¾. A Trip to the Zoo.
Coffey, Michele. It's a Blizzard!
¾. A Park Ranger's Day.
Diamond, Claudia. Children of Ancient Greece.
¾. What's Under the Sea?
Graham, Chris. So Many Snakes.
¾. Spiders!
Harvey, Kate. The Life of Abraham Lincoln.
¾. My Five Senses.
Kalinowski, Delphine. Seasons of the Year.
¾. The Weather Report.
Kernan, Elizabeth. Harriet Tubman: A Lesson in Bravery.
¾. What If You Get Lost?
Kij, Krysia. Becoming a Butterfly.
¾. My Garden.
Leigh, Autumn. Niagara Falls.
¾. An Owl, That's Who!
Lipschultz, Wes. All About the Moon.
¾. A Day with Your Dog.
MacGregor, Cynthia. How Do You Feel Today?
¾. How to Be Healthy.
¾. Recycling a Can.
¾. Refuse to Use.
Maher, Erin. Chinese Foods and Recipes.
Maher, Erin. Traditions of the Crow People.
Maloney, Joe. Be Safe on Your Bike.
¾. Safety at the Playground.
Mattern, Joanne. Animals of the Savanna.
¾. Animals of the Tropical Rain Forest.
¾. Reptiles and Amphibians.
Murphy, Patricia J. How a Frog Gets Its Legs.
¾. Simple Machines.
Nowak, Jennifer. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.
¾. Time for Bed.
O'Donnell, Kerri. Exploring Saturn.
¾. The Pyramids of Egypt. 2/on grade.
Quill, Charles G. Michelangelo: His Life and Art.
Richter, Abigail. Guide Dogs.
¾. Money: Saving and Spending.
Roza, Greg. Reading a Map.
¾. Mars: The Red Planet.
Sheffield, Sarah. Life During the American Civil War.
¾. Life in the Arctic.
Smith, Erica. Making Art.
¾. Making Music with Stringed Instruments.
¾. Solid, Liquid, Gas: What Is Matter?
Stewart, Tobi. Colonial Teachers.
Todoro, Carlie. I Can Paint a Picture.
¾. Is It Rough? Is It Smooth?
Waldeck, Aaron. Going Places.
¾. Space Rocks: A Look at Asteroids and Comets.
Wood, Ira. The Fourth of July.
¾. A Mexican Feast: The Foods and Recipes of Mexico.
Wrazen, Nicholas. Being Friends.
¾. Don't Talk to Strangers.
Soar to Success, Level 5 (2 titles). Houghton Mifflin.
Rattigan, Jama Kim. Truman’s Aunt Farm. 1994.
Rudeen, Kenneth. Jackie Robinson. 1999.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
This continuing grant in the amount of $226,216 provides support for selected second-year teachers and third-year probationary teachers in order to improve both teacher retention and student achievement.
This grant in the amount of $14,685 will be used to purchase equipment and support materials to facilitate mathematics and science instruction.
This bid was renewed for a second and final year to the vendors listed on the summary of renewed contracts at an unspecified total dollar amount.
This bid was renewed for the first year to the vendors on the summary of renewed contract at an estimated total of $229,239.75. Catalog discounts were also awarded to the vendors listed on the catalog discount summary sheet.
This bid was extended to Resun Leasing, Inc. at a unit price of $35,626.00 (single unit without foundation, delivered, set and assembled) through August 31, 2002.
This bid was extended to Data Business Systems, Inc.
This bid was awarded in an estimated total of $81,599.50 as indicated on the award summary.
This bid was awarded to the apparent low bidder Scope-Tech at unit prices indicated on the bid tabulation.
This bid was awarded to the various vendors as indicated on the summary of award at an estimated total of $297,120.41.
The bid was issued and awarded by the Board of Estimates and adopted by the Frederick County Public Schools. Cooperative procurements will be made per bid specifications.
#15-02
Recognizes new funds in the amount of $802 other, $443,398 state, and $453,178 federal and a major transfer of state funds totaling $1,820.
#16-02
Recognizes carryover funds in the amount of $179,066.
#02-09
Item #1: Green Valley Elementary Roof Temporary transfer of funds in the amount of
$110,000 from Items #3 and #5 to Items
#1, #2, and #4 to begin work of FY ‘2003 roof jobs.
Item #2: North Frederick Elementary Roof
Item #3: Walkersville High Roof
Item #4: Parkway Elementary Roof
Item #5: Linganore Areas fuel depot
#02-10
Item #1: FY’ 2003 Portables Temporary transfer of FY ‘2003 funds
in the amount of $500,000 from Item #2 to begin portable purchase and construction for new year.
Item #2: Tuscarora High New School
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Doreen Bass, Grant Writer, presented the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Grant in the amount of $288,024 for year one, with a total funding of $901,057 over a three-year grant period.
Stephanie Brown, Principal of South Frederick Elementary School, spoke regarding the grant funds for the Lightspan Partnership as this school’s reform model provider.
Carol Young, Principal of Hillcrest Elementary School, spoke regarding use of grant funds at this school through the use of Co-nect as its school reform model provider.
Mrs. Hooper moved approval of the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Grant. The motion was unanimously approved.
Harold Keller, Jr., Executive Director of Fiscal Services, presented the FY ’03 Operating Budget. Dr. Dale noted that the base budget is a lesser amount than originally proposed and may be adjusted as resources become known. Additionally, $12.5 million is included for enhancements. He noted potential revenue sources and presented the budget timeline.
Discussion was held on technology, growth, and staffing formulas.
Mrs. Smith moved approval of the FY ’03 operating budget. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hooper and unanimously approved.
BOARD
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED PROPOSED
OPERATING OPERATING OPERATING
APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
01 Administration $ 6,955,841 $ 2,180 $ 6,958,021
02 Mid-Level Mgmt. 20,983,177 510,991 21,494,168
03 Instructional Salaries 124,676,555 3,860,869 128,537,424
04 Instructional Supplies 5,617,589 478,375 6,095,964
05 Instruction – Other 1,641,663 1,792,010 3,433,673
06 Special Education 19,713,829 3,022,871 22,716,700
07 Pupil Personnel 1,582,561 225,783 1,808,344
08 Health Services 3,017,690 0 3,017,690
09 Transportation 11,853,121 15,882 11,869,003
10 Operations 20,249,872 0 20,249,872
11 Maintenance 7,372,645 0 7,372,645
12 Fixed Charges 59,602,819 1,501,187 61,104,006
14 Community Service 650,500 0 650,500
15 Capital Outlay 1,718,311 0 1,718,311
Total
Appropriations $285,636,173 $11,390,148 $297,026,321
Michele Krantz, Associate Superintendent, presented information and recommendations on the new Middletown Elementary School options.
Mrs. Smith moved approval of staff’s recommendation to have the new school be the primary school and the current elementary school serve the intermediate grades. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Aughenbaugh. Following discussion, the motion carried with six favorable votes and one opposing vote from Mrs. Naylor.
Mrs. Smith reported on
the finals for the academic tournament.
Mr. Peppe distributed for Board
review and comment his draft of the Handbook for Citizen Involvement.
Dr. Crawford spoke on school choice and stated that he hopes in the future that the Board will consider an option that will not necessitate redistricting battles.
The meeting was recessed at 8:10 p.m. and was reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
Mr. Peppe brought the viewing audience up-to-date on the discussion which occurred during today’s Planning Session. Ray Barnes distributed a revised spreadsheet based on Board members’ requests made during the Planning Session.
Discussion occurred regarding the updated data. Mr. Peppe, Dr. Crawford and
Mrs. Smith voiced support for the Superintendent’s recommendation with the change for Basford Road.
Areas remaining under discussion were:
Orchard Grove (Hanover and Villages of Ballenger Creek)
Basford Road
Sagner and Maryland School for the Deaf Areas
Some Board members indicated that they would be unwilling to split the Hanover and Villages of Ballenger Creek areas.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
Jack D. Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W. Peppe, II
President
Judith A. Ricketts
Administrative Director