BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY

 

NOTICE TO READERS - Following Robert's Rules of Order, the official minutes of the Board of Education reflect the actions of the Board.  For details regarding a particular meeting, the Board encourages individuals to obtain videotapes which are readily available from the Frederick County Public School System's Instructional Materials Center located at 7630 Hayward Road, Frederick, Maryland.  All regular Board of Education meetings are broadcast on Cable, Channel 18.

REGULAR MINUTES

 

April 23, 2003

 

PLANNING SESSION

 

The Board of Education of Frederick County met in Planning Session at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room.  Board of Education members in attendance were Vice President/Chair Jean A. Smith, Daryl A. Boffman, Donna J. Crook, Linda S. Naylor, and Michael E. Schaden, and Bonnie M. Borsa who entered the meeting at 2:37 p.m.  President Ronald W. Peppe, II was absent.  Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer; Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director; and Harold Keller, Executive Director of Fiscal Services.  Anil K. Nathan, Student Representative to the Board, entered the meeting at 3:40 p.m.

 

ORDER OF AGENDA

 

            Mrs. Smith changed the order of the agenda to accommodate the bus drivers who were present.

 

REIMBURSEMENT FORMULA FOR CONTRACT BUS DRIVERS

 

            Mrs. Smith noted that the information regarding the reimbursement formula for contract bus drivers went back to the Facilities and Finance Committee at the direction of the Board for review.  The cost reimbursed to the contract bus drivers is the amount that it would cost the Frederick County Public School System to provide the bus route.

 

            Mrs. Crook expressed concern regarding the reimbursement rate indicating that the contract bus drivers may not be able to get fringe benefits at the same rate as school system employees, and the overhead costs for the bus parking lot and building were not included in their reimbursement rate.

 

Mr. Keller noted that the overhead expenses would still be incurred by FCPS and that FCPS staff still handle routing, complaints, etc.  Dr. Dale noted that the Board reviewed and approved the agreement made with the contract bus drivers seven years ago.  He noted that the contractors have the option of giving up their route and becoming employees of FCPS. 

 

Mrs. Crook proposed going with all contractor buses.  It was noted that the same number of central office staff would be needed to run the operation and that it is cost neutral to have some or all of the bus routes served by contractors or FCPS.

 

 

 

Mrs. Crook moved to look at this issue after the budget for FY 2004 is approved. 

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Naylor and failed to carry.  Mrs. Crook, Mrs. Naylor, and

Mr. Boffman were in favor of the motion.  Dr. Borsa, Dr. Schaden, and the Chair opposed.

 

Mrs. Naylor pointed out that any member of the Board could request an item for future planning so long as three members were in favor of such discussion.

 

The issue will be placed on a list for future discussion.

 

BUDGET STATUS REPORT

 

Mr. Keller reviewed the FCPS General Fund Operating Budget Variance Projections and Explanation by Class for the 2002-03 fiscal year; the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Change in Retained Earnings for the Print Fund; the Analysis of Group Health and Dental Self-Insurance Fund Experience by Class Claims; and the Food Service Fund Revenues and Expenses.

 

            It was noted that the equipment lists serve as a guide as to what staff feels should be included in the schools, but that purchases never exceed the equipment budget allocation. 

 

            Mr. Keller stated that under no circumstance will the budget be overexpended, and no category will be overexpended unless the Board of County Commissioners does not allow transfers.

 

Board members agreed that budget amendments could be brought to the Facilities and Finance Committee meeting the day prior to Board meetings for action on the consent agenda.

 

EXCESS EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

 

Dr. Dale stated that the existing policy and procedures on excess equipment, storage, and disposal were adequate, but could be improved.  Mr. Keller noted that the revised policy and regulation are geared to placing the decision on the people who have the technical expertise to determine if an item is usable, repairable, or needs replacing and is considered junk.  Dr. Dale stated that he wanted to make sure the Board is comfortable with the draft policy prior to review by the Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

 

Board members recommended changes to the policy wording in paragraphs 2

and 3.   Discussion was held regarding disposal of property.  Mrs. Crook felt this property should be offered to the Frederick County Government before going to auction.  Dr. Schaden indicated that generosity is good, but the auctioned items bring in money for the system.  Dr. Dale stated that he would work on wording and bring the policy back to the Board for consideration.

 

Mrs. Crook also suggested the possibility of the school system holding its own auction or having the items appraised. 

 

It was noted that the regulations will require staff to search the excess property list for items prior to making new purchases.

 

 

HOPE VI HOUSING PROGRAM

 

Ray Barnes, Executive Director of Facilities Services, introduced Theresa Justice, Executive Director of the Frederick City Housing Authority; Joe Venezia, representing Venezia Projects for the Redevelopment and Redeployment of Subsidized Housing; and Richard Ramsburg, member of the Steering Committee on Portable Housing and Principal of Adult Education and Evening High School.

 

Mr. Venezia presented an overview of the program for Frederick City.  Residents in the Taney/Hanson Public Housing Projects will be dispersed into four different mixed income areas.

 

Dr. Dale asked how the school system will be able to anticipate where these kids are going to go next year.  He spoke regarding the impact to the school system.  Ms. Justice indicated that they will be hiring case managers to help the families determine the best location.  Dr. Dale presented some of the issues that may occur with families who may have short-term displacements and are expected to return to the same area.  Mr. Venezia, Ms. Justice, and staff responded to Board members’ questions.  Concern was expressed regarding kids bouncing from one school to another. 

 

Mr. Venezia stated that they will provide to the school system as much information as possible and as early as possible.

 

Gail Colby, citizen, expressed concern regarding the Hope VI project placing some of the residents in the Hillcrest Elementary School and the impact on this failing school.  Ms. Colby also stated that she felt the city government is not concerned with the schools.

 

George Yourick, citizen, asked Mr. Venezia when the concept was developed if anyone asked Frederick County Public Schools how the school system would be impacted.  Mr. Venezia stated that they put together a conception plan after they knew they made the first pass through HUD and at that point contacted Mr. Barnes’ office.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

 

CLOSED SESSION ACTION

 

The Board of Education of Frederick County met at 5:15 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.  All Board of Education members were in attendance except President Ronald W. Peppe, II.  Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer; Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director; and Jamie Cannon, Executive Director of Legal Services.

 

            In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508(a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), (a)(3), Dr. Borsa moved to go into Closed Session to discuss matters relating to personnel and negotiations.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Crook and unanimously approved.

                                  

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

The agenda was unanimously approved as amended to include personnel matters.

 

PERSONNEL ISSUES

 

No formal action was taken.

 

NEGOTIATIONS

 

            No formal action was taken.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            The Closed Session was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

            The Board of Education met in the Board Room at 6:03 p.m.  All Board of Education members were present except President Ronald W. Peppe, II.  Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer; Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director; Anil K. Nathan, Student Representative to the Board; and Michael L. Cady, County Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Education.

 

            Mrs. Smith opened the meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR GENERAL GOOD AND WELFARE

 

Comments by George Yourick

 

            Mr. Yourick spoke of the elimination of the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program and it being replaced with No Child Left Behind.  He recommended that the Board of Education, Superintendent and Frederick County Public Schools advocate for the removal of the failing status from Hillcrest Elementary School and other failing or at-risk schools to assure a fresh and fair start with good and valid tests.           

 

Comments by Karen Maduschke

 

            Ms. Maduschke spoke regarding Regulation 400-74, Enrollment of Foreign Exchange Students, which restricts enrollment to two students at each high school.  She requested that the Board reconsider this matter and allow at least four international exchange students per school.

 

Comments by Anita Bromfield

 

            Ms. Bromfield spoke regarding Regulation 400-74 noting that she has been told that two foreign exchange students have been enrolled at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and that the names of the agencies placing the students were confidential.  She stated that with the opening of Tuscarora High, Frederick High and Gov. Thomas Johnson High will be removed from the list of closed schools and that she hopes the Board will allow more participation in the Foreign Exchange Program.

 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

 

            Commissioner Cady reported that the Superintendent’s press release on the budget shortfall generated about 300 emails to him.  He reviewed the county’s capital budget proposals that could potentially free up funding for school construction.  He listed his suggestions for prioritizing operating budget items.

 

            Dr. Dale commended Commissioner Cady and the other Commissioners who voted with him on the capital budget.  He noted that Commissioner Cady was the Commissioner to propose a revised debt affordability level.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

The minutes were unanimously approved as amended by Dr. Borsa.

 

            Page 10, Announcement, Reword as follows:

 

Dr. Dale announced that Representative Roscoe Bartlett was instrumental in bringing the ROTC Program to Linganore High School.  He noted that Representative Bartlett was unable to be present until after the meeting was over so he was rescheduled for a later date.

 

FREDERICK COUNTY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR WINNER RECOGNITION

 

            Larkin Hohnke, Curriculum Specialist for Science, 6-12, spoke regarding the 22nd Annual Frederick County Science and Engineering Fair and introduced the recipients of the awards.  The students presented brief overviews of their projects.

 

            Elementary Division

 

Wendy Owens, New Market Elementary, Grade 3 – Special Merit Award

 

            Middle School Division

 

Jarrett Remsberg, Middletown Middle – Grand Prize Winner

Nadia Mohmassani (not present), Banner School - Co-First Runner Up 

 

High School Division

 

Brian Pepper, Middletown High – First Runner-Up

            Jennifer Gee (not present), Frederick High – Grand Prize Winner

 

 

 

 

SCIENCE FAIR PARTNERSHIP SIGNING WITH THE FREDERICK JAYCEES

 

            Larkin Hohnke spoke of the Frederick Jaycees involvement with the Science and Engineering Fair and introduced Sherri Mercer, Jaycees Fair Director.  Ms. Mercer thanked the Board for the opportunity to sponsor the Annual Frederick County Science and Engineer Fair and recognized those who supported this Fair.  She also thanked the custodians at Walkersville High for their assistance, and congratulated all of the winners.

 

            Dr. Schaden stated that he has been involved with the Science and Engineering Fair for 22 years and has been impressed with the quality of the projects.  He noted that the handout indicated that the Jaycees have been involved for over 12 years, but in fact they were involved from the start. 

 

            The partnership agreement was signed by Dr. Dale, Mr. Hohnke, and Ms. Mercer.  

 

MATHCOUNTS PRESENTATION

 

            Jan Keefer, Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, 6-12, stated that the Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School team has been actively involved in MATHCOUNTS since 1986.  This particular group has not only achieved second in state competition, four students received individual recognition, and one is going on to national.  Ms. Keefer noted that the team from Walkersville Middle School also advanced to state competition.  She thanked all coaches county-wide and said she appreciates the support of parents.  She recognized Nick Diaz, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School MATHCOUNTS Coach and mathematics teacher, and noted that he was retiring this year.  She thanked him for all of his efforts.

 

The following students were recognized:

 

Bin Yang, team captain, finished fourth

Michael Warley, finished seventh

Jason Koski, finished eighth

Maureen Mathias, finished thirteenth

 

            Second team members include:

 

            Matthew Simon, team captain

            Willie Blaszkiewicz

            Michelle Worley

            Thomas Wolfe

 

It was noted that John Gardner, Jr., Gov. Thomas Johnson High School student, helped coach this winning team.

 

Mr. Diaz stated that he appreciated the outstanding parental support received this year.  He commended Bin Yang for being a credit to MATHCOUNTS, to the school, parents, and the team and noted that he will have an all-expense paid trip to Chicago to represent the state of Maryland in the national competition.  He noted that all nine students have made his last year in teaching all the more proud.  Board members commended and thanked Mr. Diaz for his work on behalf of the students.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Upon motion by Dr. Schaden, seconded by Mr. Boffman, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda.

 

            Staffing Changes

            Recommended Textbooks

            Facilities and Finance Committee

            Bids

                  Health Room Supplies – Renewal

                  HVAC Replacement – South Frederick Elementary “B” Building

                  Direct Deposit of Payroll Services

                  Relocation of Modular Classrooms

                  Construction of Crestwood Middle School – Furnishings, Testing &

                        Balancing – Rebid

                  Replacement of the Chiller at Thurmont Middle School

                  Media Center Shelving and Furniture for Tuscarora High School

                  Parts/Materials and Supplies for Maintenance/Operations

                  Unit Price Contract for Sinkhole Repairs by Grouting – MD State Contract

                  Operations and Grounds Maintenance Equipment

                  Grass Mowing Services

            School Construction Amendment #03-10

 

STAFFING CHANGES

 

Administrative Appointments – effective July 1, 2003

 

            Houston, Cynthia; Assistant Principal, North Frederick Elementary

            Zigler, Terri; Assistant Principal, Green Valley Elementary

 

Retirements

 

            Barker, Katherine; Frederick/Gov. T.J. High – effective May 1, 2003

            Crum, Doris; Walkersville Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

            Dickman, Tom; Gov. T.J. High – effective September 1, 2003

            Greenhoe, Diane; Glade Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

            Griger, Elaine; Valley Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

            Johnson III, Jacob; Hillcrest Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

            May, Kathy; Orchard Grove Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

            Robinson, Mary; Frederick High – effective July 1, 2003

            Rudisill, John; Gov. T.J. High – effective July 1, 2003

            Shaffer, Jayne; CASI Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

 

Resignation from Leave – effective July 1, 2003      

           


      Bradley, Victoria

      Brown, Sally

      Christy, Christine

      Connelly, Jennifer

            Cranston, Robyn

            Drenner, Christina

            Fincher, Tanya

            Frazier, Laura

      Gass, Samantha

Haberlein, Sherry

Hinkley, Cheryl

Inge, Anne

Landis, Elizabeth

LaRue, Margaret

Mackintosh, Lisa

Maenner, Jill

Nese, Martha

Oswald, Laura

            Perkins, Karen

            Petty, Kimberly

            Pezenosky, Amy

            Reno, Stacy

            Robinson, Gina

            Salmanson, Karen

            Woods, Pamela


 

Resignations

 

      Bianchi, Susan; Orchard Grove Elementary – effective March 24, 2003

      Birckner, Stacy; Carroll Manor Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Caincross, Patricia; South Frederick Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Campe, James; Heather Ridge – effective July 1, 2003

      Carpenter, Jan; West Frederick Middle – effective July 1, 2003

      Casner, Misty; Wolfsville Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Diz, Vilma; Spring Ridge Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Dubiel, Heather; Green Valley Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Johnson, Danielle; Valley Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Kennedy, Lisa; Middletown Middle – effective July 1, 2003

      Kykosa, Kajangu; Linganore High – effective July 1, 2003

      Moseley, Lynn; Spring Ridge Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Mosser, Harold; Linganore High – effective July 1, 2003

      Sickeri, Jamie; Liberty Elementary – effective April 12, 2003

      Stotler, Kay; Gov. T.J. High – effective July 1, 2003

      Summers-Stay, Douglas; Gov. T.J. High – effective July 1, 2003

      Turner, Patricia; Myersville Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Vermillion, Jessica; Catoctin High – effective July 1, 2003

 

Leave

 

      Cook, Nicole; Frederick High – effective July 1, 2003

      Fraser, Dana; Middletown Middle – effective July 1, 2003

      Hanna, Barbara; Twin Ridge Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

      Meeder-Halloran, Hawley; Gov. T.J. High – effective April 12, 2003

      Poscover, Mary; Gov. T.J. High – effective July 1, 2003

      Sica, Penny; Gov. T.J. Middle – effective July 1, 2003

      Warehime, Terri; Twin Ridge Elementary – effective July 1, 2003

 

Extended Leave – effective July 1, 2003


Barger, Kelly

      Borchers, Amy

      Brower, Sandra

      Burton, Melissa

      Catron, Nina

      Cole, Karen

      Cowperthwaite, Elizabeth

      Deener, Lynette

      Estep, Laura

      Giffin, John

      Gilbert, Amanda

      Holcomb, Christina

      Kessel, Bethann

      Knill, Terry

      Krantz, Jennifer

      Lambie, Rebecca

      Mahoney, Kristi

      McCoy, Holly

      Milauskas, Victoria

            Miller, Tracy

            Morehouse, Heidi

            Parker, Brian

            Placek, Christina

            Ritenour, Lisa

            Roames, Marjorie

            Sacchette, Linda

            Smitz-Wood, Angela

            Strong, Tracey

            Tully, Colleen


 

New Teacher Contracts – effective August 19, 2003

 

            Baczkowski, Brian; Tuscarora High

            Bohlander, Jeffrey; Walkersville High

            Kelch, Randy; Open Contract

            Marschall, Sabrina; Walkersville High

            Nibert, Barbara; Open Contract

            Ritz, Sophie; Open Contract

            Zeoli, Brianna; Open Contract

 

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS

 

Pilot Course

 

Language Arts, K-5

 

            Templeton, Shane. Spelling and Vocabulary (Grade 2). Houghton Mifflin, 2004

            ¾. Spelling and Vocabulary (Grade 3). Houghton Mifflin, 2004

            ¾. Spelling and Vocabulary (Grade 4). Houghton Mifflin, 2004

            ¾. Spelling and Vocabulary (Grade 5). Houghton Mifflin, 2004

                       

Supplementary

 

English and Language Arts, 6-12

 

            Bolles, Richard Nelson. What Color is Your Parachute? Ten Speed Press, 2003

            Covey, Stephen R. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The. Simon & Schuester,

                1989.

            Critical Reading Series (5 titles). Jamestown Publishers, 1999.

                  Billings, Henry and Melissa. Calamities.

            ¾. Daredevils.

            ¾. Disasters.

            Billings, Henry and Melissa. Monsters.

            ¾. Phenomena.

      Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American

         Slave.  Anchor Books, 1989.

      Frazier, Charles. Cold Mountain. Vintage, 1997.

      Gaines, Ernest J. Bloodline. Vintage, 1963.

            Ingalls, Anna and Dan Moody. Expectations. Pearson Education, 2002.

Junger, Sebastian. Perfect Storm, The. Harpertorch, 1997.

Moseley, Ann and Jeanette Harris. Interactions: A Thematic Reader. Houghton

   Mifflin, 2003

Pair-It Books – Proficiency Stage 6 (30 titles). Steck-Vaughn, 2003.

Bowler, Ann Martin. Jane Goodall – A Good and True Heart.

            Canetti, Yanitzia. How Many Climates Does One Island Need?

            ¾. Weather and Climate.

            Daniel, Claire. Ecosystems.

            Fertig, Dennis. Grand Canyon Doesn’t Scare Me, The.

            Folktales from Ecosystems Around the World. (Retold by Claire Daniel).

            Glasscock, Sarah. All Around the United States: A Travel Adventure.

            ¾. Meat-Eating Plants Next Door, The.

            Keller, Ellen. Animal Communication.

            ¾. Wilderness Talk.

            Kummer, Patricia K. United States, The. Region by Region.

            Leonhardt, Alice. Animals You Will Never Forget.

            ¾. Mystery at the White House.

            ¾. One Special Dog.

            ¾. President of the United States, The.

            Saunders-Smith, Gail. Rocks and Minerals: The World Beneath Our Feet.

            ¾. Strangest Rock on Earth, The.

            Seiger, Barbara. Facing My Music.

            ¾. Musicians and Their Music.

            Seven Fables, Seven Truths. (Adapted by Dennis Fertig).

            Strahinich, Helen. Surprising World of Plants, The.

            Turner, Teresa. Ancient Inventions: Ahead of Their Time.

            ¾. Darren Dwayne DeBakey and His Amazing Inventions.

            ¾. Festus the Clownfish Finds a Home.

            ¾. Landforms.

            ¾. Living Ocean, The.

            Walton, Darwin, Jetty’s Journey to Freedom.

            ¾. Journeys of Courage on the Underground Railroad.

            Zollman, Pam. California Gold Rush, The.

            ¾. Gold Mountain.

Sagan, Carl. Cosmos. Ballentine Publishing Group, 1980.

Stories in History (6 titles). McDougal Littell, 2003.

Conaway, Judith, et al. Ancient Americas, The: 30,000 B.C.-A.D. 1600.

Hazen, Walter, et al. America in Conflict: 1941-1985.

¾. How America Grew: 1775-1914.

Higgins, Fitzgerald, et al. Struggle for Civil Rights, The: 1940s-1970s.

Miller, Danny, et al. Forging a New Nations: 1765-1790.

Yero, Judith Lloyd, et al. World War, Boom, and Bust: 1917-1930s.

Mathematics, 6-12

 

            Holliday, Berchie, Ed.D., et al. Algebra I. McGraw-Hill, 2003.

            Jacobs, Harold R. Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding (Third Edition).

               W. H. Freeman and Company, 2003.

 

Social Studies, 6-12

 

            Stories in History (6 titles). McDougal Littell, 2003.

Conaway, Judith, et al. Ancient Americas, The: 30,000 B.C.-A.D. 1600.

Hazen, Walter, et al. America in Conflict: 1941-1985.

¾. How America Grew: 1775-1914.

Higgins, Fitzgerald, et al. Struggle for Civil Rights, The: 1940s-1970s.

Miller, Danny, et al. Forging a New Nations: 1765-1790.

Yero, Judith Lloyd, et al. World War, Boom, and Bust: 1917-1930s.

 

TEXT EVALUATION AND SELECTION PILOT

 

Language Arts, K-5

 

            Beers, James, et al. Everyday Spelling (Grade 2). Scott Foresman-Addison

   Wesley, 2000.

            ¾. Everyday Spelling (Grade 3). Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley, 2000.

¾. Everyday Spelling (Grade 4). Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley, 2000.

¾. Everyday Spelling (Grade 5). Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley, 2000.

Gentry, J. Richard, Ph.D. Spelling Connections (Grade 2). Zaner-Bloser, 2000.

¾. Spelling Connections (Grade 3). Zaner-Bloser, 2000.

¾. Spelling Connections (Grade 4). Zaner-Bloser, 2000.

¾. Spelling Connections (Grade 5). Zaner-Bloser, 2000.

 

BIDS

 

Health Room Supplies – Renewal - #01-I-4

 

            Renewed retroactively from April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004, at an estimated annual total of $17,289.82 per the bid sheet summary.           

 

HVAC Replacement – South Frederick Elementary “B” Building - #03-C-15

 

            Awarded to the apparent low bidder, Warner Industrial of Frederick, for a total amount of $295,800.00, contingent upon approval by the State Interagency Committee for Public School Construction and approval of the FY ’03 CIP Budget.                                   

 

Direct Deposit of Payroll Services – RFP #03-MISC-6

 

            Awarded to Allfirst Bank of Baltimore effective for a five-year period at an estimated annual cost of $4,198.45 or $20,992.25 for the contract period.

 

Relocation of Modular Classrooms - #03-C-22

 

            Awarded as indicated below contingent upon approval of the FY ’04 CIP:

 

            Part I (FY 03 Funds) - Grand Total $433,300

                  Group I Miscellaneous:  Bid 11 Relocation – Milton Stamper Builders

                        $380,000

                  Group II:  Bid 1 CTC Foundations – RFP, Inc. $13,600

                  Group III:  New Units Foundations

            Bid 2A Crouse House Movers $4,000

                        Bid 1A, 3A-8A RFP, Inc. $35,700

 

            Part II (FY 04 Funds) – Grand Total $98,022

                  Group II: 

            Bid II CTC Electrical Service – Brandenburg Electric $5,070

                        Bid III CTC Decks – Frederickstown Woodcraftsman $7,950

                  Group III:  New Units Electric

                        Bid 6B Valentine Electric $2,430

                        Bid 1B-5B and 7B.8B Brandenburg Electric $34,972

                  Group III:  New Units Decks

                        Bid 1C-8C Frederickstown Woodcraftsman $47,600

                 

Construction of Crestwood Middle School – Furnishings and Testing & Balancing –

   Rebid - #03-C-2R

 

            Awarded the Base Bids and Priorities 1 and 2 Alternates as indicated below contingent upon approval from the State Interagency Committee for Public School Construction:

 

Package 12A Furnishings – Steel Products, Inc. $504,765

Package 15B Testing & Balancing – Baltimore Air Balance Company $69,000

 

Recommended Alternates: 1, 1A, 2, 4, 5, 7-19

 

Replacement of the Chiller at Thurmont Middle School - #03-C-20

 

            Awarded to the apparent low bidder, Musser Mechanical, Inc. for a total of $274,105.00.

 

Media Center Shelving and Furniture for Tuscarora High School - #03-FE-2

 

            Awarded to the apparent low bidder, Melos, Inc. for a total of $60,487.

 

Parts/Materials and Supplies for Maintenance/Operations - #03-M-1

 

            Awarded as indicated on the bid summary sheets.

 

 


Unit Price Contract for Sinkhole Repairs by Grouting  - MD State Contract #580D71405

 

            Approved the contract to Concrete Protection & Restoration for proof drilling and grouting at Tuscarora Elementary School site for an estimated total of $152,561.

 

Operations and Grounds Maintenance Equipment - #03-M-3

 

            Awarded as indicated on the bid summary sheets in an unspecified total dollar amount.

 

Grass Mowing Services - 03-TO-#40 & 03-TO-#41

 

            Awarded as indicated on the summary recommendation sheet retroactively from April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004.

 

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AMENDMENT

 

#03-10

 

            Transfers $50,000 from the Catoctin High Addition/Renovation project to the South Frederick B HVAC project to award bids.

 

REVIEW DRAFT OF MASTER PLAN

 

Dr. Dale provided an executive summary of the Master Plan including current legislation, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability requirements, the Bridge to Excellence Requirements, Master Plan – consolidations, alignment of Frederick County Public Schools and NCLB goals, and strategic initiatives to accomplish the Board’s goals.

 

Dr. Dale asked Board members to consider each of the strategies and decide if they are the ones they wish to use.  He stated that the Master Plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in August.  The Board felt it important to present the Master Plan to the Frederick County Delegation.  Dr. Dale responded to questions and concerns.

 

Board members expressed concern regarding education funding levels.  Dr. Dale presented the FY ’04 Operating Budget request which left $19 million short but which did include enhancements.  He noted that up until this year every budget has included Maintenance of Effort (MOE) plus additional resources; the last two to three years included at least enough to cover salary increases; this year no additional dollars beyond MOE are being provided.  He provided an overview of previous years’ funding levels.

 

Commissioner Cady responded with clarification on the Board of County Commissioners view on funding.

 

Dr. Dale presented possible areas of the budget that may face cuts.

 

Dr. Dale indicated that he will provide information on areas of possible cuts to the Board for future deliberation.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

 

 

 

                                                                                                            Jack D. Dale

                                                                                                            Secretary-Treasurer

 

Jean A. Smith

Chair/Vice President

 

Judith A. Ricketts

Administrative Director