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REGULAR MINUTES
April 17, 2002
PLANNING SESSION
The Board of Education met in the Administrative Conference Room at 2:30 p.m. for its Planning Session. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II; Anne B. Hooper; Linda S. Naylor; and Jean A. Smith. Vice President Daryl A. Boffman, Stephen Crawford, and
Deborah A. Aughenbaugh were absent. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Secretary-Treasurer, and Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director.
R. Daniel Cunningham, Associate Superintendent, noted the divisions that make up the Frederick County Public Schools Student Services Team and stated that their purpose is to remove external barriers to students to promote academic success. A video on student services was presented. Each of the areas was outlined and challenges were presented by the following individuals:
Sharon Boettinger, Supervisor of Counseling and School Support
Melanie Hoffman, Lead School Psychologist
Dave Kennedy, Pupil Personnel Worker
Linda Gouker, Facilitator for Safe and Drug Free Schools
Debbie Frye, Director of School Health, Frederick County Health Department
Carol Strang, Community Agency School Services Coordinator
Staff responded to Board members’ questions. Board members commended staff for their work with students and the community.
(Mrs. Naylor left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.)
Dr. James Bowes, Frederick County Health Officer, commended the Crisis Intervention Team and the administration of Orchard Grove Elementary School on their work during the recent crisis. He also noted that the inspiration for his current program was the observation that many people returning to their cars neglected to “buckle up.”
In attendance were Ronald W. Peppe, II; Anne B. Hooper; and Jean A. Smith. Also present were Jack D. Dale, Judith A. Ricketts, and Ray Barnes, Executive Director of Facilities Services.
Mrs. Smith said that she felt the way redistricting is being handled is disrupting to the community. Board members expressed the need for communication and made suggestions for receiving citizen comments including a central site for email or discussion groups that could be accessed by all Board of Education members.
Mr. Barnes reviewed some of the issues with the last redistricting committee including the complexities of the issues and the ability to negotiate with a large group.
Dr. Dale indicated that he will rewrite the policy and regulations to change the process with no Citizens’ Advisory Committee, but with a series of community meetings to allow everyone to participate, after staff generates several options. Staff would explore methods for increasing public communications and feedback.
(Mrs. Naylor reentered the meeting at 4:28 p.m.)
Mr. Peppe reviewed the discussion and noted the recommendation of those members present.
Board members agreed to hold a discussion on school choice after all other critical issues are handled.
Mrs. Hooper briefly commented on the Curriculum and Instruction Committee’s discussion of the International Baccalaureate program and noted that the program will be presented to the full Board in May.
Mrs. Smith reviewed potential names for the new South Frederick Elementary School site and received input from the Board members.
Mr. Peppe noted that he had received a copy of a letter from the Principal of Linganore High in support of the Indian mascot at their school.
Mr. Boffman spoke in support of having an ROTC program in our school system. It was noted that at the time it was explored that there were no slots available from the federal government.
The schedule for upcoming topics was reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Administrative Conference Room at 5:07 p.m. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II, Anne B. Hooper, Linda S. Naylor, and Jean A. Smith. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale; Judith A. Ricketts; Jamie Cannon, Executive Director of Legal Services; and Michele Krantz, Associate Superintendent.
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508(a)(9), the Board unanimously moved to go into Closed Session to discuss negotiations.
The Closed Session minutes of March 27, 2002, were unanimously approved.
No formal action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in the Board Room at 6:05 p.m. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II, Vice President Daryl A. Boffman, Anne B. Hooper, Linda S. Naylor, Jean A. Smith, and Stephen Crawford who entered the meeting at
6:10 p.m. Deborah A. Aughenbaugh was absent. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale and Judith A. Ricketts.
Mr. Peppe opened the meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
In accordance with Maryland Open Meetings Act, 10-508(a)(9), Mr. Peppe announced the time and place of the Closed Session and noted the topic discussed.
Melanie Pantazopoulos spoke regarding the latest redistricting process and asked why her community was not considered when the Board received a protest of more than 300 signatures.
Lisa Wheelock stated that she would like to see her children who attend Oakdale Elementary continue with others at Oakdale Middle School. She shared information with the Board on the Cambridge School System and school choice.
Bonnie Borsa asked the Board’s consideration of allowing the students living on Hall and Quinn Roads and Oak Acres to attend Oakdale Middle School beginning in the year 2004. She noted the low number of students that it will affect.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 12, 2002, and the Regular Minutes of March 27, 2002.
RECOGNIZED
Mr. Peppe recognized students from Hood College who were attending the meeting as part of a class assignment.
2002
FREDERICK COUNTY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR WINNERS
Philip Brohawn, Curriculum Specialist for Science, K-5, introduced the recipient of the Elementary Special Merit Award. Larkin Hohnke, Curriculum Specialist for Science, 6-12, introduced the recipients of the awards for the middle and high school divisions. The students presented brief overviews of their projects.
Elementary
Division
Special Merit Award – Michael Molnar, Glade Elementary
Middle
School Division
Grand Prize Winner – Jarrett Remsberg, Middletown Middle
Co-First Runner-Up – Caitlin McCurdy, Walkersville Middle
Co-First Runner-Up – Emily Molnar (not present), Walkersville Middle
High
School Division
Grand Prize Winner – Jennifer Gee, Frederick High
First Runner-Up – Joanna Stewart, Walkersville High
PARTNERSHIP
SIGNING WITH THE FREDERICK JAYCEES
Larkin Hohnke introduced Lori Solderitch, Frederick Jaycees Fair Director.
Ms. Solderitch said she was honored to sign the partnership and ready for planning the 22nd Annual Frederick County Science and Engineering Fair.
The partnership agreement was signed by Dr. Dale, Mr. Hohnke, Mr. Brohawn, and Ms. Solderitch.
CONSENT
AGENDA
The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved:
Staffing Changes
Facilities and Finance Committee
Bids
Natural Gas – Renewal
Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Relocation of Modular Classrooms
Roof Replacement – Linganore High School
Desktop Microcomputers and Printers, State of Maryland
Amendment to Cafeteria Benefits Plan Flexible Spending Account
Current Expense Amendments #24-02, #25-02, #26-02, #27-02, and #28-02
School Construction Amendments #02-12 and #02-13
Change Order – Construction Manager – Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
STAFFING CHANGES
Baker, Clyde, Walkersville High – effective January 1, 2002
Bresee, Jeffrey, Facilities Department
DeGrange, Gerald, Yellow Springs Elementary
Gutwalt, Carol, Frederick High
Lord, Dennis, Curriculum, Administration, and School Improvement
Lois, Poffenbarger, New Midway Elementary
Roberts, Pearl, Walkersville High
Thomas, Susan, Kemptown Elementary
Ziegler, Judy, Catoctin High – May 1, 2002
Akula, Colleen
Bennett, Marla
Bowers, Robin
Emerson, Melissa
Fachler, Jessica
Falkenstein, Amy – effective April 1, 2002
Gibson, Stephanie
Glaser, Victoria
Haney, Kimberly
Miller, Elizabeth
Quealy, Mary
Reinert, Elizabeth
Schellenger, Marie
Socash, Ronald
Stout, Kimberly
Walker, Kathleen
Beem, Jr., John, North Frederick Elementary
Buhler, Marie, Oakdale Elementary
Charles, Melodie, New Market Middle
DeJong, Anna, Brunswick High
Edwards, Diane, Windsor Knolls Middle
Evich, Carol, On Leave
Ford, Colleen, North Frederick Elementary
Glatfelter, Carol, New Market Middle
Hargett, Earl, West Frederick Middle
Hitselberger, Mykel, New Market Middle
Maxwell, David, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Murphy, Monica, Windsor Knolls Middle
Olshavsky, Jill, New Market Middle
Parrott, April, Middletown High – effective June 8, 2002
Rechtorovic, Michael, New Market Middle
Rosensteel, Hilary, Woodsboro/New Midway
Selembo, Kenneth, Walkersville Middle
Truitt, Anne, On Leave
Wright, George, West Frederick Middle
Davie, Laurie, Monocacy Middle
Lambie, Rebecca, Middletown Middle – Effective April 1, 2002
McCoy, Holly, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Wilhelm, Sarah, Deer Crossing Elementary
Allen, Lisa
Augustine, Lori
Baranowski, Carrie
Baumgardner, Kim
Bradley, Victoria
Cicmanec, Barbara
Cole, Karen
Contardi, Wendy
Daniels, Coleen
Doyle, Mickelly
Drenner, Christina
Drew, Jennifer
Estep, Cynthia
Ewine, Christa
Gadra, Lisa
Haberlein, Sherry
Harman, Abbe
Head, Kristen
Hinkley, Cheryl
Inge, Ann
LaRue, Margaret
Manns, Maureen
McCoy, Holly
Moore, Jacqueline
Perkins, Karen
Petty, Kimberly
Pippen, Belinda
Placek, Christina
Reno, Stacy
Robinson, Gina
Rogowsky, Kim
Rowe, Kelly
Salmanson, Karen
Shawver, Renee
Spadaro, Susan
Ward, Jennifer
Williams, Tanya
Barnes, Marjorie, Urbana High
Keegin, Michelle, Open Contract
Krut, Melissa, Open Contract
Lawson, Beverly, Open Contract
Sortore, Kathryn, Open Contract
Wilsker, Barbara, Open Contract
Natural Gas – Renewal
- #01-M-11
Renewed to Washington Gas Energy Services at the floating price for all accounts of $.106 (basis plus Nymex average) per therm for all sites with no sites receiving interruptible service. The price may be fixed with an effective date of June 1 or later at any time upon notification to the vendor in order to take advantage of lower market prices.
Group Life and
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - #02-MISC-14
Awarded to Milton Stamper Builders for foundations ($120,000, Base Bid IA), and relocation ($570,700, Base Bid IB).
Awarded as follows:
Top Construction Company, Inc. for a total cost of $644,200 (Base Bid I, Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3).
Approved the State of Maryland Contract #DBM-2020 for the purchase of desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, and related hardware. The contract is effective from March 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003, with two one-year renewal options available.
Approved to increase the maximum deduction limit to $3,000 per plan year.
#24-02
Recognizes carryover of federal funds in the amount of $178,880; carryover of state funds totaling $679,193; carryover of other funds in the amount of $19,703, and two major transfers.
#25-02
Recognizes carryover funds in other totaling $17,142, new state funds in the amount of $8,000, carryover state funds totaling $222,560, new federal funds totaling $158,004 and carryover of federal funds totaling $2,732, and four major transfers of federal funds totaling $12,200.
#26-02
Reflects major transfers of budgeted general operating funds for the period of
November 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002.
#27-02
Recognizes carryover of federal funds in the amount of $292,628; carryover of state funds totaling $235,216; carryover of other funds in the amount of $4,595 and new other funds of $285.
#28-02
Recognizes other new funds of $1,800, a de-appropriation of state funds totaling $71,887, new federal funds totaling $204,807 with a de-appropriation of $5,315 and four major transfers of $3,279.
#02-12
Item #1: Green Valley Elementary Flooring Transfer of FY ’03 funds in the amount of $200,000 to award
contracts for carpet and asbestos
abatement. Money is tranferred from
various closed projects as listed.
Item #2-#22 Various TIMS, Closes various projects.
Playground and Other Miscellaneous Projects
Item #23 Hillcrest Elementary FY ’01 TIMS Partially closes project.
#02-13
Item #1: North Frederick Elementary Roof Temporary transfer of FY’ 03 funds in the amount of $30,000 to award contracts for design and start up of North Frederick roof project.
Item #2: Linganore High Phase II Roof
Approved Change Order with Barton Malow in the amount of $168,435 for a total contract of $1,623,059 to cover additional labor fees in connection with the Thomas Johnson High School project.
TRANSFER
OF STUDENTS FROM THOMAS JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL TO OAKDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr. Dale stated that if the Board would like to consider either of the community options to change middle school boundaries, that staff be given the opportunity to notify the public of an opportunity for public comment at a future meeting.
Mr. Barnes pointed out the areas recommended by community members for redistricting. First, the request to consider transferring the “back half” of the Spring Ridge PUD along with Oak Acres area from Thomas Johnson Middle School to Oakdale Middle School. The second request was Oak Acres, Quinn and Hall Roads, from Thomas Johnson Middle to Oakdale Middle School.
After considerable discussion, Mrs. Hooper moved that the Spring Ridge portion be retained at Thomas Johnson Middle School as it is currently. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Smith and failed to carry. Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Boffman voted in favor of the motion; Dr. Crawford and Mr. Peppe opposed; and Mrs. Naylor abstained.
Following further discussion, Mrs. Hooper moved that the portion of Spring Ridge (consistent with the first petition for the whole area) attend Oakdale Middle School. For discussion purposes, Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. The motion failed to carry with five opposing votes, and one abstention from Mrs. Naylor.
Ms. Bonnie Borsa responded to Board members’ questions regarding the petition from residents of Oak Acres and Hall and Quinn Roads.
Board members had no objection to having staff send out information to the residents in these areas notifying them of an opportunity to present comments at the next Board meeting on the potential redistricting of their areas from Thomas Johnson Middle School to Oakdale Middle School.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Jack D. Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W. Peppe, II
President
Judith A. Ricketts
Administrative Director