BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
FREDERICK COUNTY
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REGULAR MINUTES
February 12, 2003
The Board of Education of Frederick
County met in the Administrative Conference Room at 3:37 p.m. In attendance were President Ronald W.
Peppe, II,
Daryl A.
Boffman, Bonnie M. Borsa, Linda S. Naylor, and Michael E. Schaden. Vice President Jean A. Smith entered the
meeting at 4:00 p.m. Also in attendance
were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer; Judith A. Ricketts,
Administrative Director; and Anil K. Nathan, Student Representative to the
Board of Education, who entered the meeting at 4:14 p.m.
Stephen K. Hess, Director of
Curriculum and Evaluation, joined the Board for discussion. Dr. Dale provided background on the
alignment of Board of Education goals and evidence with the federal Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) goals and indicators. He asked if the list captures the desires of
the Board for reporting to the community.
Dr. Dale and Mr. Hess reviewed the Frederick County Public Schools’
(FCPS) goals, ESEA reporting requirements, FCPS evidence (existing and
potential), and present reporting status.
Modifications were made to the proposed measures of evidence for Goal I. The document will be revised and brought
back to the Board for discussion of Goal II through Goal V. A future planning session will be scheduled
to discuss requirements for receiving high school credit for middle school
courses.
The meeting was recessed at 5:15 p.m. and was
reconvened at 6:11 p.m.
Due to a storage issues, the Board agreed to
maintain three years of Board of Education meeting videotapes.
The Planning Session was adjourned at 6:13
p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in the Administrative
Conference Room at 5:25 p.m. All Board
of Education members were present. Also
in attendance were
Jack D. Dale and Judith A. Ricketts.
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 matters relating to negotiations and
appointments. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boffman and unanimously approved.
The January 22, 2003, Closed Session Minutes were
unanimously approved.
Joining
the Board for discussion were Jamie Cannon, Executive Director of Legal
Services; Michele Krantz, Associate Superintendent; Harold Keller, Jr.,
Executive Director of Fiscal Services; Paula Lawton, Executive Director of
Human Resources; and Marita Loose, Communications Specialist.
The Board
agreed with staff’s recommendations regarding negotiations with the Frederick
County Teachers Association.
No formal action was taken.
The Closed Session was adjourned at
6:11 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Board Room
at 6:20 p.m. All Board of Education
members were present. Also in
attendance were Jack D. Dale, Judith A. Ricketts, Anil K. Nathan, and Michael
L. Cady, County Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Education.
Mr. Peppe called the meeting to order, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mr. Percy spoke regarding the school calendar noting
that everyone he has heard from endorses the consolidation of half days into
one week to decrease disruption. He
encouraged the piloting of year-round school (45 days on/15 days off).
Mr. Peppe noted the he received many emails on the
school calendar and that they have been distributed to all board members. He also noted that he received a number of
emails on the 11-month work year and that this issue is under the current
proposal for the budget and not being discussed this evening.
The Regular Minutes of the January
22, 2003, were unanimously approved.
Shari Ostrow Scher,
Curriculum Specialist for Early Childhood Education, provided an overview of
the state validation process for the Early Elementary Education Program (EEEP)
and recognized representatives from Monocacy Elementary School’s
prekindergarten program and all Judy Center sites, (Waverley Elementary, South
Frederick Elementary, and Spring Ridge Elementary). These sites completed the validation process and received
excellent ratings.
In response to Board members’ questions, Deborah
Dotterer, Monocacy Elementary kindergarten teacher, indicated that the
validators commented that they had a warm and caring environment. Kris McCoy, Spring Ridge prekindergarten
teacher, stated that it was a great process, a lot of work, but it helped them
to look at their program.
Recommended Textbooks
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Continuation
of Teacher Mentoring Grant
Facilities and Finance Committee
Bids
School
Cafeteria Point of Sale Systems – Extension
Instructional
Materials and Office Supplies – Renewal
Office
Paper – Renewal
Electronic
Digital Multimedia Equipment – Partial Renewal
Spending Account Plan; Non-Renewal
of Health Systems, Inc. Dental
Provider
Contract Account Plan; Non-Renewal of Health Systems, Inc.
Dental
Provider Contract
Current
Expense Amendment #01-03
School
Construction Amendment #03-08
Diaz, Nicanor, Gov. Thomas Johnson
Middle – effective July 1, 2003
Evans, Barbara, Green Valley
Elementary –effective April 1, 2003
Oed, III, George, West Frederick
Middle – effective July 1, 2003
Johnson, Annette – Walkersville High
– effective January 23, 2003
Gillis, Michael, Thurmont Middle
Officer, Janet, Twin Ridge Elementary
Fisher, Shanna, Ballenger Creek
Elementary – effective January 23, 2003
Franceschina, David, Heather Ridge
School – effective January 21, 2003
Hueston, Debora, South Frederick
Elementary – effective January 23, 2003
Oland, Kenneth, Linganore High –
effective January 24, 2003
Career
and Technology Education and Business Partnerships
Roth, Alfred C. Small Gas Engines.
Goodheart Willcox, 2000.
English
and Language Arts, 6-12
Avi. Perloo the Bold. Scholastic,
Inc., 1998.
Ayres, Katherine. North by Night. Random House Children’s Books, 1998.
Bauer, Joan. Sticks. Bantam Doubleday
Dell Books, 1996.
Brecht, Bertolt. The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Arcade Publishing, 1955.
Creech, Sharon. The Wanderer. Scholastic,
Inc., 2000.
Danziger, Paula and Ann M.
Martin. P. S. Longer Letter Later.
Scholastic, Inc.,
1998.
DiCamillo, Kate. Because of Winn-Dixie. Candlewick Press, 2000.
¾. The Tiger Rising.
Candlewick Press, 2001.
Duffey, Betsy. Utterly Yours, Booker Jones.
Penguin Putnam Books, 1995.
Editors of Read Magazine. Read for Your Life. The Millbrook Press, 1998.
¾. Read in a Different Light.
The Millbrook Press, 2000.
Editors of Read Magazine. Read Into the Millennium. The Millbrook Press, 1999.
Fenner, Carol. Yolanda’s
Genius. Simon and Schuster, 1995.
Fletcher, Susan. Shadow Spinner. Simon and Schuster, 1998.
Hargett, Jeanne, et al. Jamestown’s Signature Reading “E”. Jamestown, 2000.
Hobbs, Will. Jason’s Gold.
Harper-Collins Publishers, Inc., 1999.
Johnson, Angela. Heaven.
Simon and Schuster, 1995.
Ketterman, Helen, et al. Jamestown’s Signature Reading “D”. Jamestown, 2000.
¾. Jamestown’s Signature Reading “F”.
Jamestown Publishers, 2000.
Korman, Gordon. The Chicken Doesn’t Skate.
Scholastic, Inc., 1996.
Levine, Gail Carson. Ella Enchanted. Harper-Collins Publishers, Inc., 1997.
Mazer, Harry. A
Boy at War. Simon & Schuster
Books, 2001.
Mills, Claudia. Standing Up to Mr. O. Hyperion,
1998.
Paulsen, Gary. The Haymeadow. Bantam
Doubleday Dell Books, 1992.
Pfetzer, Mark and Jack Galvin. Within Reach: My Everest Story.
Penguin
Putnam Books, 1998.
Ryan, Pam Munoz, Esperanza Rising. Scholastic, Inc., 2000.
Roberts, Willo Davis. The View from the Cherry Tree. Simon and Schuster, 1975.
Schumacher, Julia A., et al. American Short Stories: 1920 To
The
Present.
Perfection Learning, 2003.
Sleator, William. The Boxes. Penguin Putnam Books, 1998.
Sleator, William. Rewind.
Puffin, 1999.
Whelan, Gloria. Homeless Bird.
Harper-Collins Publishers, 2000.
Woodson, Jacqueline. Miracle’s Boys. Penguin Putnam Books, 2000.
Social
Studies, 6-12
A History of US (11 titles). Oxford
University Press, 1999.
Hakim, Joy. All the People: 1945-1999, Book 10.
¾. An Age of Extremes:
1870-1917, Book 8.
¾. The
First Americans: Prehistory-1600, Book
1.
¾. From
Colonies To Country: 1710-1791, Book 3.
¾. Liberty
for All: 1800-1860, Book 5.
¾. Making
Thirteen Colonies: 1600-1740, Book 2.
¾. The
New Nation: 1789-1850, Book 4.
¾. Reconstruction
and Reform: 1865-1896, Book 7.
¾. Sourcebook
and Index: Documents that Shaped the
American Nation,
Book 11.
¾. War,
Peace, and All That Jazz: 1918-1945,
Book 9.
¾. War,
Terrible War: 1860-1865, Book 6.
Approved the continuation of the
Maryland State Department of Education Teacher Mentoring Grant in the total
amount of $226,216.
The bid was extended to Data
Business Systems, Inc. at prices indicated on the bid summary sheet.
The bid was renewed for the second
year to the vendors listed on the summary of renewal contracts at an estimated
total of $338,372.33.
Awarded to the companies listed on
the summary of renewal sheet.
Reflects major transfers of budgeted
general operating funds in the amount of $680,047 for the period of July 1
through December 31, 2002. The transfers
represent adjustment of original budget allocations in the schools and
instructional offices.
Approved amendment to temporarily transfer funds
needed to begin work and award contracts prior to July 1, 2003. These jobs are scheduled for FY ’04
funding. The money will be returned to
the original project on July 1, 2003.
Item #1: Portables FY ’04 New
Item #2:
Myersville Elementary Flooring/Carpet (new)
Item #3:
Thurmont Elementary Roof (new)
Item #4:
Thurmont Middle Chiller (new)
Item #5:
Walkersville High Chiller (new)
Item #6:
Tuscarora High (new)
David Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Career and
Technology Education, recognized Marley Savage, state Future Farmers of America
(FFA) reporter; Sara Palm, state FFA parliamentarian; and Sarah Welty,
Agricultural Education Instructor at Walkersville High and FFA Advisor.
Mr. Miller presented the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the
youth of Frederick County, Maryland, and the United States, and the
future of the food, fiber, and natural resources systems; and
WHEREAS, the FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success among its members; and
WHEREAS, agricultural education and the FFA ensure a
steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing demands in the
science, business and technology of agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the FFA motto - “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to
serve” - gives direction of purpose to those students who take an active role
in “One Mission: Student Success” in
agricultural education; and
WHEREAS, the FFA performs the valuable service of
encouraging cooperation, promoting school citizenship and volunteerism, and
inspiring patriotism among its members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that February 15-22,
2003, is proclaimed to be “National FFA Week” in Frederick County and all
students, teachers and citizens are urged to become familiar with the services
and benefits provided by agricultural education programs in Frederick County
Public Schools.
Upon motion by Mrs. Smith seconded
by Dr. Borsa, the Board unanimously adopted the resolution.
Ms. Savage spoke of her
responsibilities and accomplishments through FFA.
Ms. Palm noted
her reasons for participating in FFA and thanked the Board for its continuing
support of agriculture.
Ms. Welty said they were pleased and
proud of what they do and appreciate all of the collaborative efforts; she
thanked the Board members for their efforts on behalf of FFA.
CAREER
AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WEEK RESOLUTION
David Miller recognized Rick Adams, Career and
Technology Advisory Council member; Greg Solberg, Curriculum Specialist for
Career and Technology Education; and Elaine Klein, Executive Director of
Community Services. Mr. Miller
presented the following resolution.
WHEREAS, Profound economic and technological changes in our society are rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional responsibilities on our educational system; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education provides
Americans with a school-to-careers connection and is the backbone of a strong,
well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business and industry
and contributes to American’s leadership in the international marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education gives high
school students experience in practical, meaningful applications of basic
skills such as reading, writing; mathematics, thus improving the quality of
their education and providing all students leadership opportunities in their
career fields and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Career and technology education offers
individuals lifelong opportunities to learn new skills, which provide them with
career choices and potential satisfaction and programs that give direction and
purpose to those students who take an active role in “Career Tech: Working on
Your Future; and
WHEREAS, The ever-increasing cooperative efforts of
career and technology educators, business, and industry stimulate the growth
and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire nation by preparing
graduates for career fields forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth
in the next decade; and
WHEREAS, Frederick County is pleased to join with the
national Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the Maryland
Career and Technology Education Association, and the Frederick County Career
and Technology Advisory Council in celebrating a week dedicated to a large
group of promising and highly talented students who will have vital
responsibilities and positions in our workforce of tomorrow, and who are
deserving of our continued support,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that February 9-15, 2003, is
proclaimed to be “Career and Technology Education Week” in Frederick County and
all students, teachers and citizens are urged to become familiar with the
services and benefits offered by career and technology education programs in
Frederick County Public Schools.
Dr.
Schaden moved adoption of the resolution.
The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Smith and
unanimously approved.
Mr. Adams, on behalf of the business
community, thanked each of the Board members for the opportunity to serve on
the Career and Technology Advisory Council; he noted that the council members
were learning the program first-hand and they were made to feel that they were
part of the curriculum. He encouraged members
of the business community to get involved and encouraged parents of ninth and
tenth grade students to look at the opportunities offered at the Career and
Technology Center.
FAMILY
LIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Peppe noted that four openings exist on
the Family Life Advisory Committee, and he recommended the following
appointments:
Linda Carmack, Gov. Thomas Johnson
feeder representative
Jean Flory, at-large representative
Jack Oliver, at-large representative
Susan Martin, Linganore feeder
representative
The appointments are effective
through June 30, 2005.
The
Board unanimously approved the appointments as presented.
SCHOOL
YEAR CALENDAR
Dr. Dale noted that the Board previously
approved the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school calendars. If no action is taken, the calendars will remain as previously
approved. Mr. Peppe spoke regarding the process.
Elaine Klein, Executive Director of
Community Services, provided an overview of the considerations used in the
development of the school calendar and the effect of changing the starting date
of the school year.
Dr. Dale noted that the unanimous
consensus of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council which includes parents and
business people was in support of large blocks of instructional time. He noted that the group was not uncomfortable
with the earlier starting time in 2004-05.
Considerable discussion was held.
Mrs.
Smith moved approval of staff’s proposal for 2003-2004 (attached). The motion was seconded by Mr. Boffman. Following discussion, the motion carried
with five favorable votes; Dr. Schaden opposed the motion.
Mrs.
Smith moved approval of staff’s proposal for 2004-05. The motion was seconded by Dr. Borsa.
Dr.
Schaden asked if it was necessary to adopt this calendar at this time. He felt the community should be given an
opportunity to comment.
Board
members agreed by general consent to postpone the action until the March 12,
2003, meeting to allow for community input.
Mr.
Peppe noted that the information will be on the web site and available at the
front desk.
Mrs.
Smith stated that she has been lobbied heavily on the elimination of March 31
in this year’s calendar as a day off for students due to all of the snow
days. Dr. Dale stated that this was
discussed by the Superintendent’s Advisory Council and there was a 60/40 split.
Dr.
Borsa also indicated that she has been hearing from people who want school on
March 31.
Dr.
Schaden moved to have school on March 31, 2003. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Dr.
Dale responded to Mrs. Naylor’s question noting that they would work with
families that have plans for this day.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
POLICY
ON SCHOOL NAMES
Dr. Dale noted current policy for
naming schools does not permit naming for people. In addition to policy there is a regulation. He asked for Board direction regarding the
naming of portions of schools, grounds, playing fields, and stadiums.
Board members were supportive of the
regulation being rescinded and of allowing for proposals of creative financing
solutions.
Commissioner Cady recommended review
of the county’s ordinance on the naming of public buildings, and Parks and
Recreation Commission’s recently revised policy.
Dr. Dale stated that he would
rescind his regulation and secure information from counsel.
COMMENTS
Mrs. Smith
invited the public to attend the Academic Tournaments being held every Friday,
6:00 p.m., at the Hayward Road Complex.
Mr. Nathan also invited
all board members to attend the Academic Tournaments.
Commissioner Cady updated the public
on the Board of Education vacancy.
Commissioner Cady invited Board of
Education members to attend his meetings with municipalities noting that many
of the questions involve the school system.
He also spoke regarding a recent email that he received. Mr. Peppe stated that they had not seen the
email and requested that it be forwarded.
Dr. Dale offered to accompany Commissioner Cady to his meetings. Mr. Peppe also requested the schedule of
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10
p.m.
Jack
D. Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W.
Peppe, II
President
Judith A.
Ricketts
Administrative
Director