JOINT MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF EDUCATION/BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

February 11, 2003

 

A Joint Meeting of tThe Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners metwas held in the Board of Education’s Board Room at 1:05 p.m. 

 

In attendancePresent from the Board of Education were President Ronald W. Peppe, II, President; Vice President Jean A. Smith, Vice President; Daryl A. Boffman,; Bonnie M. Borsa,; Linda S. Naylor,; and Michael E. Schaden.  Also present were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer; and Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director; Harold Keller, Jr., Executive Director of Fiscal Services; Ray Barnes, Executive Director of Facilities Services; Marita Loose, Communications Specialist; and Stephen K. Hess, Director of Curriculum and Evaluation.

 

            Present fIn attendance from the Board of County Commissioners were President John L. Thompson, Jr., President; Vice President Michael L. Cady, Vice President; John R. Lovell, Jr.,; and Bruce L. Reeder; , and Jan H. Gardner, who entered the meeting at 1:08 p.m.  Also present were Doug Browning, County Manager, and Robin Santangelo, Public Information Officer.

 

            Mr. Peppe opened the meeting.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            The minutes of the January 14, 2003, Joint Meeting were unanimously approved.

 

PRESENTATION OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’

MASTER PLAN

 

Dr. Dale presented the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and an overview of the Frederick County Public Schools’ Master Plan.  Frederick County Public Schools’ Master Plan and responded to questions from members of the Board of County Commissioners.Dr. Dale and Board of Education members responded to questions.  Dr. Dale spoke regarding the phase-in of full-day kindergarten, and

Mr. Peppe noted that the Board of Education opposed mandatory full-day kindergarten.

 

            Commissioner Gardner noted the need for a joint meeting discussion on the budget to fully understand the needs of the school system.  Commissioner Cady concurred with this desire. 

 

 

PRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES TASK FORCE

 

            Commissioner Gardner noted that the Task Force is working to define an adequate school facility.

 

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 3:26 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                            Jack D. Dale

                                                                                                            Secretary-Treasurer

 

Ronald W. Peppe, II

President

 

Judith A. Ricketts

Administrative Director