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REGULAR MINUTES
May 22, 2002
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in the Administrative Conference Room at 2:10 p.m. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II, Vice President Daryl A. Boffman, Deborah A. Aughenbaugh, Stephen Crawford, Anne B. Hooper, and Jean A. Smith. Linda S. Naylor was absent. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Secretary-Treasurer;
Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director; Jamie Cannon, Executive Director of Legal Services; R. Daniel Cunningham, Associate Superintendent; and Michele Krantz, Associate Superintendent.
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), and (a)(9), Mrs. Smith moved to go into Closed Session to discuss personnel, and negotiations. The motion was unanimously approved.
The Closed Session minutes of May 8, 2002, were unanimously approved.
No formal action was taken.
No formal action was taken.
The Closed Session was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
PLANNING SESSION
The Board of Education met in the Administrative Conference Room at 3:45 p.m. for its Planning Session. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II; Vice President Daryl A. Boffman; Deborah A. Aughenbaugh; Stephen Crawford; Anne B. Hooper; and Jean A. Smith. Linda S. Naylor entered the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Secretary-Treasurer, and Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director.
FY ’03 BUDGET
Dr. Dale presented the
FY ’03 Operating Budget based on the proposed allocation from the county and
the result of the settlement agreed to through the mediation process with the
Frederick County Teachers Association.
The Board agreed to
send a letter to the Board of County Commissioners with the handout provided to
the Board on estimated revenues and expenditures, noting the shortfall of $2.35
million to cover the pared down list of expenditures. It was requested that the original enhancement list of essential
items for improving our schools, developed by the Board over a six-month
period, should also be sent to the Commissioners.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Ray Barnes, Executive
Director of Facilities Services, presented an update on the Educational
Facilities Master Plan. He also presented the differences in the Board of
Education and Board of County Commissioners project schedules noting that 18 of
the 23 projected requests in the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement
Program were delayed.
Following discussion,
the Board agreed to place on a future Joint Meeting agenda with the Board of
County Commissioners, the issues regarding the need for the construction
permits for Crestwood Middle School prior to the county’s completion of the improvements
to the sewer line and a status report on all-day kindergarten.
GOALS
The Board of Education
continued the discussion on Goals 1 and 3 and revised the language as follows:
1. All students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet graduation standards and achieve their potential.
3. All schools will coordinate services and interventions to ensure that each student is prepared to succeed at the next level.
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in
the Board Room at 6:10 p.m. All Board
of Education members were present. Also
in attendance were Jack D. Dale; Judith A. Ricketts; and Ryan C. Tuck, Student Representative to the
Board. John L. Thompson, Jr., County
Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Education, was absent.
Mr. Peppe called the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was unanimously approved.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Mr. Peppe announced
the time and place of the Closed Session, cited the section of the law for
closing the meeting, and noted the topics discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR GENERAL GOOD AND
WELFARE
Comments by
Barbara Thompson
Barbara Thompson, President of the Frederick Association
of School Support Employees, reminded the Board that those who earn the least
take the least from the budget. She
asked that this be the year that collaboration takes place and the Board
supports the mediation proposal.
Comments by
Nancy Dietz
Nancy Dietz, President of the Frederick County Teachers Association,
stated that the Board of Directors decided to accept the settlement agreement
and is recommending ratification to its members with reservations. She shared her thoughts and frustrations
regarding the mediator’s settlement.
She also stated that she had requested to discuss the bargaining bill
with the members of the Board, but that she never had the opportunity.
Mr. Peppe commented on the discussion held with the Board
of County Commissioners on the development of a committee to determine school
funding.
Comments by
Eric Percy
Eric Percy urged the Board to be bolder in its request to
the state for capital projects, and noted the need to get not only the Board,
but also community members, the Board of County Commissioners, and state
organizations to push for state funding.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. Dale announced that Windsor Knolls Middle School was named a
national Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Regular Minutes of May 8, 2002, were unanimously approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda:
Staffing Changes
Recommended Textbooks
Curriculum
and Instruction Committee
Assistive Technology Grant: Project Write On!
Early Childhood Math Conference for
Maryland Supervisors
Facilities
and Finance Committee
Bids
Replacement of HVAC Units at
Woodsboro Elementary School
Tech Services Expansion at 7630
Hayward Road
Middletown High School Art Renovation/Modifications
West Frederick Middle School 3rd
Floor ADA Restroom
Renovation/Modifications
Urbana Elementary School ADA
Restroom Renovation/Modifications
Trash Removal and Recycling Services
Filtration System for Science Center
Calendar
Handbook
Current Expense Amendment #31-02
Appointment of Architect for
Brunswick Middle School Addition
Educational Specifications – Urbana
High School Addition
Educational Specifications –
Brunswick Middle School Addition
STAFFING CHANGES
Clark, Victoria, CASI Secondary, Curriculum Specialist – effective June 1, 2002
Robbins, Olivia, Frederick High School, Assistant Principal – effective July 1, 2002
Baldwin, Timothy, Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Boyer, Peggy, Ballenger Creek Elementary
Bradstock, Janet, Deer Crossing Elementary
Gagliardo, Richard, Linganore High
Kubat, William, Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Spencer, Marianne – effective July 1, 2002
Cepura, Jeraldine, Monocacy Elementary
Conley, Kevin, Oakdale Elementary
Holland, Shannon, Kemptown Elementary
Johnston, Karen, Deer Crossing Elementary
Lally, Karen, Thurmont Middle
McAllister, Carolyn, Brunswick Elementary
McNeal, Shelia, Orchard Grove Elementary
Mosser, Linda, Linganore High
Preston, Stephanie, Linganore High
Shomper, Amy, Windsor Knolls Middle
Warfle, Jeffrey, Brunswick High
Wynne, Christopher, North Frederick Elementary
Gagliardo, Richard, Linganore High
Quealy, Mary, On Leave
Dzvonik, Lori, Orchard Grove Elementary
Roames, Marjorie, Orchard Grove Elementary
Shockey, Brenda, Middletown High – effective September 1, 2002
Wilson, Rebecca, Orchard Grove Elementary
Haley, Mary
Truitt, Anne
Lyon, Michelle, Open Contract
McClintock, Amy, Ballenger Creek Middle
Pineda, Jr., Luciano, Open Contract
Snyder, Nicholas, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Summers, Jaime, Open Contract
Weese, Allison, Windsor Knolls Middle
Wilsker, Barbara, Linganore High
Wynkoop, Donna, Open Contract
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS
Supplementary
Faulkner, William. As I Lay Dying. Vintage International, 1930.
Wildcats: Bobcat (4 titles). Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Brocker,
Susan, et al. Move It and Shake It!
Griggins, Sharon, et al. TV Times.
___. Stranger Than Fiction.
Perez, Marlene, et al. Lights Out!
Wildcats: Cougar (4 titles). Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Bacon, Helen, et al. Puppets.
Hirschfield,
Laura, et al. Welcome to the Big Top.
___. Young and Wild.
Kimble, Jack, et al. On the Prowl!
Wildcats: Lion (4 titles). Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Griggins, Sharon, et al. Make Me Laugh!
___. Working
Like a Dog.
Hirschfield, Laura, et al. Slimed!
Wildcats: Tiger (4 titles). Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Belcher,
Angie, et al. Wear Your Art.
Carling, P.J., et al. Zoo Tales.
Diamond, Barbara, et al. Picture This!
___. River Wild.
Trophies (4 titles). Harcourt, Inc. 2003.
Corbett, Kathryn, et al. Take Flight.
Kleinhenz, Sydnie Meltzer, et al. All Aboard.
McCloskey, Susan, et al. Bright Surprises.
___. Moving
Ahead.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Approved a grant from the Maryland State
Department of Education, Project
Write On!, in the amount of
$150,000 for an 18-month period.
Approved a continuing grant from the
Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Collaborative Professional Development in the
amount of $7,000.
Replacement of HVAC
Units at Woodsboro Elementary School - #02-C-8
Awarded to the apparent low bidder, R.W. Warner, at a total amount of $257,500.00 (Base Bid w/o option 1).
Awarded to the apparent low bidder, GRC General Contractors, for a total cost of $146,182.00 (Base Bid, Part 1 and Part 2, and Alternate 1).
Awarded to the apparent low bidder, GRC General Contractor, Inc., as follows:
Part 1: Demolition $8,130.00 (Base Bid, Part 1)
Part 2: Balance of project $156,445.00 (Base Bid, Part 2)
Total Cost: $164,575.00
West Frederick Middle School 3rd Floor ADA Restroom Renovation/Modification - #02-C-15
Awarded to the apparent low bidder, GRC General Contractors, as follows:
Part 1: Demolition $8,800.00 (Base Bid 1)
Part 2: Balance of project $57,863.00 (Base Bid 2 and Alternate 1)
Total Cost: $66,663.00
Awarded to the apparent low bidder GRC General Contractors as follows:
Part 1: Demolition $6,952.00 (Base Bid 1)
Part 2: Balance of project $53,406.00 (Base Bid 2 and Alternate 1)
Total Cost: $60,358.00
Awarded for the 2002-2003 ten-month school year to Waste Management at a cost of $166,522.36 for regular containers plus an estimated $15,520.00 for compactors. Also awarded for the same time period was the contract for cardboard and mixed paper recycling to BFI Waste Services at a cost of $70,900.00. Total Cost: $252,942.36.
Awarded to CASCO Group for $60,560.52.
Awarded to United Book Press for an estimated total of $21,543.00 based on 51,000 copies, and an additional 3,000 copies at an added cost of $1,122.00 for a grand total of $22,665.00.
Recognizes new funds totaling $3,872 in “other” and $156,491 in federal funds with five major transfers totaling $65,697.
APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECT FOR BRUNSWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDITION
Proffitt & Pryor Architects appointed to design
the Brunswick Middle School addition, Option 1, at a fee of $397,000; plus an
estimated allowance for building system commissioning, printing, and other
similar expenses of $35,000.
EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS – URBANA HIGH SCHOOL
ADDITION
Approved
the Educational Specifications for the Urbana High School Addition. The project will contain 16 teaching
stations. Additional Administration and
guidance spaces will be provided as well as a balcony for the auditorium. The planned maximum area for the project is
36,000 gross square feet. This addition
will increase the capacity of Urbana High School to 1600 students, or 1594
students by the new state method of computing capacity.
EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS – BRUNSWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDITION
Approved the Educational Specifications for the
Brunswick Middle School Addition. The
project will contain 16 teaching stations.
Additional administration and guidance spaces will be provided, and
expansion of the media center and additional dining, food service and custodial
spaces are planned. The planned maximum
area for this project is 41,000 gross square feet. The project will increase the capacity of Brunswick Middle School
to 900 students.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
PROGRAM –
URBANA HIGH SCHOOL’S APPLICATION
Hank
Bohlander, Director of High Schools, provided background information on the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and reviewed the steps required for
approval of the program. He noted that
the Urbana High School staff is willing to designate this program as a magnet,
thereby allowing the program to be open to all students throughout the system.
George
Seaton, Principal of Urbana High School, spoke regarding the advantages of the
program. Dr. Bohlander, Dr. Seaton, and
Dr. Cunningham responded to Board members’ questions regarding the application
process and timeframe, enrollment in the program, and costs.
Mrs.
Hooper shared information that came out of the Curriculum and Instruction
Committee meeting including the discussion of the rigor of the program, this
year’s application costs being absorbed by the school’s budget, and the reasons
for placement of this program at Urbana High School. She expressed concern regarding the enrollment situation at
Urbana High and underutilization of Frederick High School in future years, and
she expressed concern regarding the future costs of this program. Mrs. Hooper issued caution to staff that
approval for application of the International Baccalaureate Program did not
imply or guarantee approval for program implementation.
Mrs.
Aughenbaugh moved approval of the proposal for the application phase for Urbana
High School. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Smith.
Mr.
Boffman spoke of the funding challenges we are currently facing and the program
costs for a limited number of students.
Following
further discussion, the motion carried with six favorable votes, and one
opposing vote from Mr. Boffman.
PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS
Dr.
Cunningham and Dr. Krantz presented the recommended elementary and secondary
appointments:
Kristi
Mitchell, Principal, Walkersville High School.
Debra
Munk, Principal, Middletown High School
Mita
Badshah, Principal, Middletown Middle School
Sherry
Collette, Principal, Monocacy Elementary
Upon
motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Dr. Crawford, the Board unanimously approved
the appointments.
CHARTER SCHOOL
Dr.
Dale noted that 358 students have expressed an interest in enrolling in the
Monocacy Valley Montesorri School and that a lottery system is being set up for
those families who have signed up by May 24, 2002.
Members
and representatives of the Monocacy Valley Montesorri School updated the Board
on the facility, lease agreement, permit process, and schedule, and they
responded to Board members’ questions.
Following
considerable discussion, Mrs. Hooper moved to accept the Superintendent’s
recommendations with an additional contingency that no later than June 12,
2002, the Monocacy Valley Montesorri School will have assurance that they can
proceed with the occupancy plan and that Dr. Dale will be notified as soon as
this occurs:
Selection
of a principal and selection of at least four of the intended six teachers
Facility
renovation timeline consistent with the lease agreement
Functioning
office and staff to assume all clerical and administrative duties
associated with the operation of the school
Verified
fully enrolled students
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith. Following further discussion, the Board gave
conditional approval indicating that milestones have to be met to continue the
process including the necessary approvals being on track with Frederick City
for the lease and renovation of the facility.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Members of the Board thanked Ryan Tuck for the work he has done throughout
the year serving as Student Representative to the Board of Education. Mr. Tuck stated that it was a great
opportunity and experience in a political field. All members have been supportive, and he thanked them for the
experience.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Jack D.
Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W. Peppe, II
President
Judith A. Ricketts
Administrative Director