BOARD of EDUCATION of CECIL COUNTY Elkton, Maryland 21921
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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CECIL COUNTY Elkton, Maryland 21921 Formal Session – March 27, 2006 A Formal Session of the Board of Education of Cecil County was held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Offices, Elkton, Maryland. Present were: William W. Herold, President; Earl M. Piner, Member; Stewart C. Wilson, Member; Anthony L. Wong, Member; Michael R. Martin, Student Member; Carl D. Roberts, Superintendent of Schools; A. Barbara Wheeler, Associate Superintendent for Education Services; Henry A. Shaffer, Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services; Mary Etta Reedy, Executive Director for High School Education; Peter L. McCallum, Executive Director for Middle School Education; Carolyn J. Teigland, Executive Director for Elementary School Education; Robert L. Davis, Executive Director for Human Resources; D’Ette W. Devine, Executive Director for Staff Relations; Perry A. Willis, Executive Director for Support Services; Thomas M. Kappra, Chief Financial Officer; members of the staff and other interested persons. Mr. Herold called the meeting to order. Mr. Martin led the Pledge to the Flag. Mr. Piner offered the Board Reflection. Upon a motion by Mr. Wilson that was seconded by Mr. Wong, the minutes of the February 13, 2006 Formal Session were unanimously approved as presented. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) Upon a motion by Mr. Wong that was seconded by Mr. Piner, the Board of Education unanimously approved the meeting agenda as presented. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) New Business Recognitions Winter Sportsmanship Awards Ms. Sue Ann Strobel, Instructional Coordinator of Interscholastic Athletics, introduced Mr. Forest Wiest, Harford County Public Schools Supervisor of High School Physical Education, and Mr. Bob Slagle, Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference (UCBAC) Commissioner. Ms. Strobel and Mr. Slagle provided brief comments on the winter season and presented the winners of the winter UCBAC Sportsmanship Awards: Chesapeake Division Susquehanna Division Boy's Basketball Joppatowne High School Bohemia Manor High School Girls' Basketball Fallston High School Elkton High School Wrestling Rising Sun High School Edgewood High School Ms. Strobel stated each team who receives a winter athletic sportsmanship award will be given a traveling sportsmanship plaque to be displayed in their respective school through the winter of 2007. The team name will be displayed on the team sportsmanship directory board outside of the Board room. Mr. Herold and Mr. Slagle presented the plaques to the Cecil County Public Schools winners. Matthew Jackson, State Class 1A/2A Wrestling Champion Ms. Strobel introduced Mr. Matthew Jackson from Rising Sun High School, 2006 Maryland State Class 1A/2A Champion for Wrestling in the 119 pound weight class. Ms. Reedy read the following certificate of recognition, which was then presented by Mr. Herold. Resolutions School Library Media Month Dr. Wheeler read the resolution, which was accepted by Ms. Patricia Stafford, Program Facilitator for Media Services; Ms. Alice Brown, Rising Sun High School Media Specialist; and Ms. Kimberly Dyar, Rising Sun Middle School Media Specialist. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Piner made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wong, and the Board of Education unanimously adopted the resolution, “School Library Media Month”, as presented to be observed in all public schools in Cecil County. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) Mr. Herold presented the resolution. Reports and Presentations Cecil County Council of Student Councils (CCCSC) CCCSC Members Mr. Chris Foltz and Ms. Jessica Shaw provided this report. Mr. Foltz stated that on March 18, each school participated in a county-wide Clean-Up Day, doing various service projects for Cecil County. CCCSC distributed Student Member of the Board packets to those students interested in running for that position. The election will be held during their next meeting. Each school participated in Lobby Day, where they met with Delegate David Rudolph, discussed bills that affect Cecil County students, and sat in on the House of Delegates Session. CCCSC is currently preparing for their trip to Ocean City, Maryland for the Maryland Association of Student Councils Convention. Business and Education Partnership Advisory Council (BEPAC) Ms. Kathy Kunda, BEPAC Coordinator, provided an update on BEPAC activities. x During Engineering Week, ATK highlighted females participating in Bohemia Manor High School’s technology education course in engineering. x NEHS civil engineering class will learn about surveying x Union Hospital personnel will make presentations to Cherry Hill, Bohemia Manor, and Elkton Middle Schools. Students will prepare an essay. Fifteen students from each school will participate in a career exploration tour at Union Hospital x Recently held events: Student Teacher Appreciation Reception and Tour, New Teacher Roundtable x Susquehanna Workforce Network is scheduling dates at the high schools to prepare students for the Cecil County job fare at Singerly Fire Hall on April 27. x Learning Chess Club tournament will be held on April 11 Superintendent’s Report x The Cecil County Teacher of the Year gala is scheduled for April 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Rising Sun Banquet Hall. x Ms. Reedy was named as an Outstanding Change Agent for Career Technology Education by the Maryland State Department of Education. She will receive the award at a program later in the month. x Last week Cecil County Public Schools hosted the Cecil Leadership Institute at Bainbridge Elementary School (BES). This is the first year the event was hosted in a school. Dr. Roberts stated it was an outstanding presentation. x Dr. Roberts, Mr. Herold, Mr. Wong, and representatives from the Leadership Team and BES traveled to Annapolis to attend BES’ recognition as a Blue Ribbon School. The school will be notified by next fall if it receives a national recognition. x Cecil County Public Schools will receive an additional $1 million for the school construction program. x This year students must pass the four areas of the High School Assessments. Preliminary results indicate that when students have to pass the assessments, they take it much more seriously. x The Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education honored Ms. Susan Jones, Bay View Elementary School Principal, as the Cecil County recipient of the inclusive education award. x Dr. Wheeler reported that at that same event, Dr. Roberts received the State award for his efforts in inclusive education. Consideration of Bids Food and Nutrition Services Software Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Wong made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Piner that the Board approve the award for Food and Nutrition Software to MCS Software in the amount of $74,430 as indicated on the Proposal Tabulation. In response to a question from Mr. Wong, Ms. Kathy Thomas (Supervisor for Food & Nutrition Services) stated the MCS software is very customer friendly and in tune with the department’s needs. Mr. Herold asked about the start up costs and whether or not additional personnel will be required. Mr. Willis stated the costs are covered in the Food and Nutrition Services fund balance. Ms. Thomas stated no additional personnel will be required in order to use the program. Mr. Willis stated the need to implement the program now so that personnel can be trained before the end of the school year. Mr. Herold requested a more detailed presentation of the software at an upcoming meeting. There was a discussion as to whether or not an additional presentation was needed. Mr. Piner, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Wong voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Herold voted against the motion. The motion passed. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) Intergovernmental Purchases Update Mr. Kelly Wood, Purchasing Agent; and Mr. Earle Miller, Director for Technology Services; provided this update. They noted the amounts approved and whether or not an additional amount is requested. Dell Computers State of MD $513,350 Original Approval #DBM2020B $125,000 Added Request PO#050B280059 $638,350 Approx. FY Total Hewlett Packard Printers MEEC Bid $67,968 Original Approval #USMSC2001-006 $0 Added Request $67,968 Approx. FY Total Multi-media Projectors Balt. Cnty. Schs. $31,040 Original Approval Bid #JNI 749-04 $0 Added Request $31,040 Approx. FY Total Photocopier Paper Wicomico Cnty. Schs. $100,000 Original Approval Bid IFB #185.061 $10,000 Added Request $110,000 Approx. FY Total Office Supplies U.S. Communities $75,000 Original Approval Bid #41421 $75,467 Added Request $150,467 Approx. FY Total Classroom & Office Baltimore City Metro $50,000 Original Approval Furniture Contract #BP-00161 $40,000 Added Request $90,000 Approx. FY Total Listed below are the approximate totals to be purchased utilizing the Apple Computer Education, State and Local Government Price List: Apple Computers $431,861 Original Approval $118,139 Added Request $550,000 Approx. FY Total Total Additional Request: $368,606 Funding for these items will be through a variety of funding sources, including state, local, grant, and donated funds. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Wong made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Piner and the Board of Education unanimously approved the award of the items listed above, utilizing the bids and pricing shown, for the total amount of $368,606. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) Carpet Replacement – Perryville High School Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Wong made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Piner and the Board of Education unanimously approved the award for the Perryville High School Carpet/Cove Base Replacement to the low bidder meeting specification, Frontier Carpet for a total of $27,150. (Mr. Martin voted in the affirmative.) Bus Bid #6-022 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Wong made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Piner that the Board of Education approve the award for the Bus Bid to the low bidder meeting specification, K. Neal International Trucks, Inc.