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Of Education/Board Of County Commissioners In Frederick County, a seven-member elected Board of Education sets policy not otherwise controlled by federal and state laws. It reviews and approves education budgets that are presented to the Board of County Commissioners for funding and oversees local education expenditures from county, state, and federal sources. The Board of Education also monitors the implementation of the school system's master plan, reviews the work of the superintendent of schools, and gives final approval to curriculum matters and materials, grant applications, staff additions and replacements, equipment purchases, land acquisitions, and school construction, repairs, and alterations. Elected board members serve four-year terms. The County Commissioners will fill midterm vacancies. Board of Education meetings are conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order. At times the business may seem to move quickly and without much discussion. It is important to know that board members spend many hours in committees studying agenda material prior to board meetings. A great deal of study on the part of each board member takes place before an item is voted upon. Any citizen or organization may submit in writing to the superintendent a request to have a matter included on the agenda of a board meeting. This request must be discussed with the superintendent or a designated representative at least one month prior to the scheduled meeting of the board, unless an emergency exists. The matter may be included on the board's agenda. The Board of Education also invites public comments at any regular Board of Education meeting. Information about the Board of Education meetings is available weekdays at 301-696-6850.
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