BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FREDERICK
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REGULAR MINUTES
January 22, 2003
The Board of Education of Frederick County met in the Administrative Conference Room at 4:50 p.m. In attendance were President Ronald W. Peppe, II, Vice President Jean A. Smith, Daryl A. Boffman, Bonnie M. Borsa, Linda S. Naylor, and Michael E. Schaden. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer, Judith A. Ricketts, Administrative Director, and Michael L. Cady, County Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Education.
Dr. Dale and Ray Barnes, Executive Director of Facilities Services, provided an overview of the issues relating to central office space needs and the consolidation. Dr. Dale discussed funding issues, and he spoke about lease options and the potential for sale of currently occupied buildings.
Mr. Barnes recognized Richard Griffin, Director of the Greater Frederick Development Corporation, and Mr. Ron Young, consultant. Mr. Young noted that he has met with the Frederick City mayor and noted that a couple of sites exist and that the city would be willing to donate the land for a Board of Education and Frederick County building. He stated that for over 30 years the city has been trying to keep governmental entities downtown. He highlighted some of the cost savings for governmental entities.
Dr. Dale requested that staff be permitted to explore options. It was noted that the school system would need approximately 100,000 gross square feet of space for its central office operations.
Following further discussion, the Board consensually agreed to allow staff to develop proposals for review and consideration. This topic will be placed on a future Board of Education/Board of County Commissioners Joint Meeting agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Administrative Conference Room at 5:47 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)(9),
Mrs. Smith moved to go into Closed Session to discuss matters relating to negotiations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boffman and unanimously approved.
The Closed Session Minutes of January 8, 2003, were unanimously approved.
The Board consensually agreed with staff’s recommendation on bargaining issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Board Room for its Regular Meeting at
6:13 p.m. All Board of Education members were in attendance. Also in attendance were Jack D. Dale, Judith A. Ricketts, Michael L. Cady, and Anil K. Nathan, Student Representative to the Board of Education.
Mr. Peppe called the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Board unanimously approved the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Peppe announced the time and location of the Closed Session, cited the section of the law for closing the meeting, and noted the topic discussed.
There were no comments from the public.
The Board unanimously approved the Regular Minutes of January 8, 2003.
WASHINGTON POST DISTINGUISHED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
Elaine Klein, Executive Director of Community Services, honored Carolyn Kimberlin, Principal of New Market Middle School and recipient of the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. Ms. Klein spoke regarding the award program which honors Washington metropolitan area principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of the position to create an exceptional educational environment in their schools.
Dr. R. Daniel Cunningham, Associate Superintendent, provided background information on Ms. Kimberlin’s tenure with Frederick County Public Schools.
Mrs. Smith presented Ms. Kimberlin with a Board of Education Recognition Pin and spoke about how much she is appreciated by staff.
Ms. Kimberlin commended the school system for its opportunities provided to staff including excellent workshops, and wonderful administrators and middle school principals. She thanked her family and the Board for giving her this opportunity.
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda:
Miscellaneous – Staffing Changes
Grade Level Change for Textbooks
Facilities and Finance Committee
Bids
Miscellaneous Computer Supplies – Renewal
Vehicles for Maintenance and Other FCPS Departments – Partial Award
Roof Replacement for Green Valley Elementary School
HVAC Replacement – Yellow Springs Elementary School
Furniture and Equipment List for Tuscarora High School – Partial
Emergency Masonry Repairs to 115 E. Church Street
School Construction Amendments #03-06 and #03-07
The grade level for two textbooks, The American Journey and Creating America, were changed from Grades 6 through 10/Any grade that teaches U.S. History to Grades 6 through 12/Any course that teaches U.S. History, Citizenship, or Government.
Clabaugh, Donna, Walkersville High
Feldman, Suzanne, Urbana High
Irwin, Dawn, Deer Crossing Elementary
Moore, Melissa, Ballenger Creek Elementary (effective January 1, 2004)
Peters, Dale, Urbana High
Pierson, Carrie, Ballenger Creek Middle
Zentner, Cynthia, Walkersville Elementary
Martin, Anthony, Frederick High
Palamara, Paul, Ballenger Creek Middle – effective February 1, 2003
Wasniewski, Gregory, Middletown Middle
Ziolkowski, Stanisiaus, Frederick High
Hedges, Gary, MSDE – effective January 12, 2003
Price, Carole, Walkersville High – effective January 22, 2003
Parker, Laurie, Thurmont Elementary – effective July 1, 2003
Holtzople, Katie, Carroll Manor Elementary – effective January 2, 2003
Johnson, Annette, Walkersville High – effective January 23, 2003
McMillan, Bethany, Middletown High – effective January 21, 2003
Przywarty, Mardy, Urbana High – effective January 21, 2003
Stouffer,Wendy, Hillcrest Elementary – effective January 2, 2003
Awarded in an estimated total of $81,532.00 as indicated on the renewal summary.
Awarded to Frederick Motor Company for one courier van at a total price of $30,921.00.
Awarded to the apparent low bidder R.W. Warner at a total amount of $325,600.00 (Base Bid).
Awarded as indicated on the bid summary sheet.
Approved the waiving of the bidding requirement and the contract to Robert W. Sheckles, Inc. for emergency masonry repairs to the administration building at 115 East Church Street for a total project cost not to exceed $25,000.
#03-06
Spring Ridge Elementary Electrical; Twin Ridge Elementary Electrical; Career & Technology Electrical – permanently transfers $15,500 from the Career and Technology electrical project for Twin Ridge Elementary ($9,000) and Spring Ridge Elementary ($6,500) electrical projects.
#03-07
Yellow Springs Elementary HVAC; Woodsboro Elementary HVAC - permanently transfers $70,000 from the Woodsboro HVAC project to award the bid for the Yellow Springs Elementary HVAC project.
Sharon Boettinger, Supervisor of Counseling and Student Support, presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, School counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, School counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and
WHEREAS, School counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal and social growth of their children; and
WHEREAS, School counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and
WHEREAS, School counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society; and
WHEREAS, Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the education process that enables all students to achieve success in school; and
WHEREAS, School counselors have chosen “School Counselors: Providing Lessons for Life” as their theme for the 2002-2003 school year,
THEREFORE, We, the members of the Board of Education do hereby proclaim the week of February 3-7, 2003, as School Counseling Week in Frederick County.
Upon motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Boffman, the Board unanimously adopted the resolution as presented.
Ms. Boettinger recognized Mr. Tony Driebelbies, President of the Frederick County Association for Counseling and Development, who thanked the Board for its support and highlighted the many roles of guidance counselors.
Harold Keller, Jr., Executive Director of Fiscal Services, presented the budget
process and timeline. Following review of the General Fund Unrestricted Operating Budget Request, the Board consensually agreed to the budget as presented with the addition of
$300,000 for high school reading specialists, funds for a security officer, and inclusion of the purpose of the 11-month initiatives.
The revised budget will be available to the public for comment at the Board of Education’s Town Meeting on February 6, 2003.
Commissioner Cady provided an update on the Board of County Commissioners’ process for interviewing Board of Education candidates. He noted that the interviews will be open to the public and broadcast on cable.
Mr. Peppe announced that many Board of Education members attended the Board of Public Works hearing in Annapolis today to appeal for funding of school construction projects.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Jack D. Dale
Secretary-Treasurer
Ronald W. Peppe, II
President
Judith A. Ricketts
Administrative Director