Board of Education Meeting Packet for July 8, 2008

TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

OPEN SESSION

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 5:45 P.M.-Closed Session, 7:30 P.M.-Open Session Educational Support Services Building

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. SILENT MEDITATION IN REMEMBRANCE

III. AGENDA Consideration of the agenda for July 8, 2008

IV. MINUTES

Consideration of the Open and Closed Minutes of May 20, 2008; and the Exhibit A Open and Closed Minutes of June 10, 2008

V. SELECTION OF SPEAKERS

VI. ADVISORY AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

VIII. RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FROM JUNE (Dr. Peccia) 10, 2008

IX. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 (Dr. Hairston)

X. OLD BUSINESS

A. Consideration of the following Board of Education Policies (third (Ms. Harris) reading): • Proposed Deletion of Policy 4212 – PERSONNEL: Classified- Exhibit B Creation and Abolition of Positions • Proposed Changes to Policy 6212 – INSTRUCTION: Purpose Exhibit C of the Evening High School Program

XI. REPORTS A. Fiscal Year 2010 Operating and Capital Budget Schedules (Ms. Burnopp) Exhibit D B. Report on BCPS Organization Charts for 2008-2009 (Dr. Peccia) Exhibit E Board of Education July 8, 2008 Open Session Agenda Page 2

XI. REPORTS (cont) C. Report on Naming of Library Project at Fort Garrison Elementary (Mr. Lawrence) School (first reading) Exhibit F

XII. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of consent to the following personnel matters: (Dr. Peccia) 1. Transfers Exhibit G 2. Retirements Exhibit H 3. Resignations Exhibit I 4. Leaves of Absence Exhibit J 5. Administrative Appointments Exhibit K Pulled 6. Advisory Council Coordinator Appointment B. Consideration of Hearing Officer’s Opinion in case #08-14 (P. Tyson Bennett) C. Consideration of consent to the following contract awards: (Mr. Gay/Mr. Sines) Exhibit L 1. Contract Modification: Algebraic Thinking 2. Contract Modification: Project SEED for Elementary Mathematics 3. Contract Modification: Special Education Therapy Services 4. 2008 PSAT/NMSQT Early Participation Program 5. Asphalt and Concrete Work 6. College Readiness Mathematics Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials 7. Eighth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials for SpringBoard 8. Elementary ESOL and Support Materials 9. Flexible Benefits Administrator 10. Food Products 11. French I Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials 12. Graphics and Media Software Upgrade 13. Information Technology Contracted Staffing Services 14. Language Laboratories 15. LANGUAGE! Supplies/Materials and Training 16. MSA Home Report Distribution 17. Maintenance, Repair, and Installation of Floor Tiles 18. On-call Fencing Services Board of Education July 8, 2008 Open Session Agenda Page 3

XII. NEW BUSINESS (cont) 19. Physical Exams, Retirement System Physicals 20. Pre-calculus Curricula Textbooks and Support Materials 21. Spanish I Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials 22. National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Purchasing Consortium 23. Vehicle Parts and Materials 24. Web-based Courses 25. Wireless Access Points and Controllers 26. Contract Modification: Renovation – Hereford Middle School 27. Contract Modification: Renovation – Old Court Middle School 28. Contract Modification: Renovation – General John Stricker Middle School 29. Contract Modification: General Contractor Construction Services Contract – Renovation-Perry Hall Middle School 30. Contract Modification: Systemic and Programmatic Renovation – Sudbrook Magnet Middle School 31. Contract Modification: Systemic and Programmatic Renovation – Sudbrook Magnet Middle School 32. Contract Modification: Construction Management Services – Vincent Farm Elementary School 33. Window, Blind, and Door Replacement – Deep Creek Elementary School 34. Additions at Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Middle School 35. Roof Replacement – Joppa View Elementary School 36. Boiler Replacement – Shady Spring Elementary School 37. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/ Engineering (A/E) Services for HVAC Renovations at Chesapeake High School 38. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/ Engineering (A/E) Services for HVAC Renovations at Loch Raven High School 39. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/ Engineering (A/E) Services for Auditorium and Gym Renovations at Woodlawn High School D. Consideration of the Revised Fiscal Year 2009 State and County (Ms. Burnopp) Capital Budget Requests Exhibit M

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XII. NEW BUSINESS (cont) E. Consideration of the Science Curriculum, PreK-12 (Ms. Johnson) Exhibit N F. Consideration of the Proposed Renovations of the J. Bruce Turner (Ms. Satterfield) Track at Sollers Point Technical High School Exhibit O

XIII. INFORMATION A. Financial Report for Months Ending May 31, 2007 and 2008 Exhibit P B. Board of Education Policies Scheduled for Review in School Year Exhibit Q 2008-2009 C. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 6111 – INSTRUCTION: School Exhibit R Calendar D. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 6500 – INSTRUCTION: Exhibit S Standardized Testing E. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 7330 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: Exhibit T Financing-Capital Projects that are Funded by Private Donations

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Public Comment on the following Board of Education Policies (second reading): • Proposed Changes to Policy 3215 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Contracts • Proposed Changes to Policy 3230 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Qualification of Bidders • Proposed Changes to Policy 3240 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Modification of Award of Contract • Proposed Changes to Policy 3250 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Selection of Construction Consultants • Proposed Changes to Policy 3260 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-On-Call Consultant • Proposed Changes to Policy 8311 – INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES: Operations-Meetings • Proposed Changes to Policy 8315 – INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES: Operations-Participation by the Public

B. General Public Comment

Next Board Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:30 PM Greenwood Exhibit A TENTATIVE MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The Board of Education of Baltimore County met in open session at 4:48 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Ms. Mary-Margaret O’Hare, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

Ms. Murphy reminded Board members of community functions and Board of Education events scheduled in May and June.

At 4:36 p.m., Ms. O’Hare moved the Board adjourn closed session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Parker and approved by the Board.

ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

Dr. Hairston shared with Board members information concerning the FY09 capital budget.

At 4:48 p.m., Mr. Pallozzi moved that the student member be permitted to participate in closed session collective bargaining discussions. The motion was seconded by Ms. Harris and unanimously approved by the Board.

Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1), (a)(7), and (a)(8) and upon motion of Mr. Pallozzi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the Board commenced its closed session at 4:49 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, met in closed session at 4:49 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Ms. Mary-Margaret O’Hare, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., Ms. Joy Shillman, and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and the following staff members were present: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent; Mr. William Lawrence, Assistant Superintendent, Northwest Area; Dr. Robert Tomback, Assistant Superintendent, Northeast Area; Dr. Manuel Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent, Southwest Area; Ms. Jean Satterfield, Assistant Superintendent, Southeast Area; Mr. Lyle Patzkowsky, Assistant Superintendent, Central Area; Dr. Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; Dr. Alpheus Arrington, Director, Human Resources; Mr. Daniel Capozzi, Staff Relations Manager; Margaret-Ann Howie, Esq., General Counsel; Edward Novak, Esq., Assistant General Counsel; P. Tyson Bennett, Esq., Counsel to the Board of Education; and Ms. Brenda Stiffler, Administrative Assistant to the Board.

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CLOSED SESSION MINUTES (cont)

Mr. Capozzi discussed with Board members the status of collective bargaining negotiations.

Mr. Capozzi exited the room at 5:08 p.m.

Dr. Peccia reviewed with Board members personnel matters to be considered on the evening’s agenda.

Dr. Peccia and Dr. Arrington exited the room at 5:27 p.m.

Mr. Bennett provided legal advice to the Board regarding a hearing officer’s opinion to be considered on the evening’s agenda.

At 5:30 p.m., Ms. O’Hare moved the Board adjourn its closed session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Parker and approved by the Board.

ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

Ms. Murphy reviewed with Board members the proposed changes to the Board’s meeting configuration and scheduling.

At 6:13 p.m., Mr. Pallozzi moved the Board adjourn from its administrative function session for a brief dinner recess. The motion was seconded by Ms. O’Hare and approved by the Board.

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, reconvened in open session at 7:35 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Mr. Earnest E. Hines, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Ms. Mary-Margaret O’Hare, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., Ms. Joy Shillman, and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The open session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was led by Sara Sparks, a student at Connections Academy, followed by a period of silent meditation for those who have served education in the Baltimore County Public Schools.

Hearing no additions or corrections to the Open and Closed Minutes of April 22, 2008, Ms. Murphy declared the minutes approved as presented on the Web site.

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Ms. Murphy informed the audience of the sessions in which Board members had participated earlier in the afternoon.

SELECTION OF SPEAKERS

After collecting completed sign-up cards, Ms. Murphy announced the names of persons who would be speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting as well as the order in which the persons would be called.

ADVISORY AND STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS

Ms. Vicky Ciulla, a representative of the Advisory Committee for Alternative Programs, introduced Ms. Karen Lombardi and her son, Ryan Hill, who shared with Board members their positive experiences with the Crossroads Center.

Ms. Suzanne DeMallie, a representative of the PTA Council of Baltimore County, was disheartened that sound enhancement was not placed in the FY09 operating budget.

Ms. Cheryl Bost, President of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County, shared with Board members some positives regarding the elementary report card. Ms. Bost also proposed improvements to the elementary report card, which include reducing the number of indicators and adding effort grades for every quarter and at least an achievement grade each semester.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Hairston stated this year’s countywide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fair held at Randallstown High School was the largest STEM fair ever. Various activities, demonstrations, and presentations were held throughout the day followed by an awards ceremony.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring the Office of Budget and Reporting for receiving the Meritorious Budget Award for the current fiscal year from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International.

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RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

Dr. Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Governmental Relations, recognized the administrative appointments made at the May 6, 2008 Board meeting:

NAME FROM TO

MELISSA E. DIDONATO Teacher/Resource Specialist, Public Placement (Effective July 1, 2008) Office of Special Education Office of Special Education

NICOL A. ELLIOTT Teacher/Resource Specialist, Child Find and (Effective July 1, 2008) Office of Special Education Pre-School Office of Special Education

MILDRED B. GUILD Teacher/Resource Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Department of Humanities Lansdowne Elementary School Language Arts

DOUGLAS H. HANDY Education Program Supervisor, Technology (Effective July 1, 2008) Specialist I Education & Manufacturing/ Maryland State Department Engineering/Technology of Education Programs

KYRIA L. JOSEPH Teacher/Mathematics Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Woodlawn Middle School Woodlawn Middle School

KELLY A. LEHTO Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Wellwood International Padonia International School Elementary School

MELISSA L. POWERS Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Franklin Elementary School Harford Hills Elementary School

STACEY A. RATHER Teacher/Social Studies Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Woodlawn Middle School Woodlawn Middle School

CAROLYN K. WOLF Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Padonia International Padonia International Elementary School Elementary School

OLD BUSINESS

Board of Education Policies

The Board Policy Committee, represented by Ms. Harris, recommended approval of four policies. This is the third reading.

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OLD BUSINESS (cont)

Board of Education Policies

On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Pallozzi, the Board approved the following proposed policies: • Proposed Changes to Policy 1210 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Community Involvement-Relationship with Parent-Teacher Association • Proposed Changes to Policy 1270 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Parent/Guardian and Family Involvement • Proposed Changes to Policy 1300 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Use of School Facilities • Proposed Deletion of Policy 4140 – PERSONNEL: Profession-Compensation and Related Employee Benefits

REPORTS

The Board received the following reports:

A. Board of Education Policies – Ms. Frances Harris, Chairperson of the Board Policy Committee, stated that the Board of Education’s Policy Committee met to consider the policies presented this evening, and that the committee is recommending approval of these policies. This is the first reading. • Proposed Deletion of Policy 4212 – PERSONNEL: Classified-Creation and Abolition of Positions • Proposed Changes to Policy 6212 – INSTRUCTION: Purpose of the Evening High School Program • Proposed Deletion of Policy 7130 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: Planning- Relationships with the Public • Proposed Deletion of Policy 7140 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: Planning- Relationships with Other Governmental and Education units

B. Report on Proposed Scoreboard at Lansdowne High School – Dr. Manuel Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent, Southwest Area, shared with Board members that the scoreboard is being erected with a donation from Lansdowne High Student Council and Lansdowne High School Class of 2007. The installation will be done by Daktronics. This is the first reading.

Because funds are available, Mr. Hayden moved for immediate approval of the proposed scoreboard at Lansdowne High School. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pallozzi.

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REPORTS (cont)

Mr. Janssen asked whether the school system would maintain the scoreboard. Mr. Sines responded that the school system would incur the maintenance expenses.

The Board approved the proposed scoreboard at Lansdowne High School.

C. Report on New Elementary Report Card – Ms. Yvonne Barhight, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Department of Humanities, and Ms. Jean Wilson, Principal on Assignment, Department of Humanities, shared with Board members that the new report card is distinct for each of the elementary grades. When compared to the current report card, the specificity and increased number of content area expectations at each grade level provide families with a clear understanding of the essential skills and concepts taught in each discipline. The elementary report cards are aligned to the Articulated Instruction Module (AIM), Baltimore County Public Schools’ (BCPS) scope and sequence documents, the Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC), and to local and state assessments. Ms. Wilson noted that the report cards will be electronic so that parents/guardians and teachers may access them from school or home. Ms. Wilson also stated that twenty (20) schools will pilot the report card during the 2008- 2009 school year.

Mr. Janssen asked how long has the school system has been out of alignment with the national and state curriculum. Ms. Wilson responded that one of the changes that occurred was when the school system moved from the MSPAP to the MSAs. There was new wording in the VSC. Mr. Janssen asked why the school system decided not to give health its own curriculum and a separate grade. Ms. Wilson responded there is a fully developed health curriculum for Grades 1-5. The current report card has an effort and achievement grade for health.

Ms. O’Hare asked whether this report card keeps students that cannot write legibly on the honor roll. Ms. Barhight responded that handwriting is part of the VSC.

D. Crossroads Center Update – Mr. Dale Rauenzahn, Acting Assistant Superintendent of STEM, introduced Dr. Robert Tomback, Assistant Superintendent, Northeast Area, and Ms. Donna Vlachos, Principal, Crossroads Center, who provided an update on the center. A recent positive feature that was broadcasted on Fox 45 was played for the Board.

Ms. Vlachos focused on student achievement, safe and orderly environment, and effective use of resources. Overall, gains in reading averaged 1.2 years’ growth, while mathematics gains averaged 0.8 months’ growth. Considering that these students were delayed by at least two to five years in reading and two to six years in mathematics, these gains are very significant. Ms. Vlachos stated that students have been able to build relationships in a small community. Students can grow significantly because of relations built among students and teachers. BCPS’ Board of Education May 20, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 7

REPORTS (cont)

affiliation with the University of Maryland will provide the school system with an external evaluation and review of the Crossroads Center program with surveys of teachers, students, and families to be completed in late May 2008. At this time, the administration at Crossroads Center is focusing on transition activities and preparing students to return to their comprehensive schools next school year.

Mr. Hayden stated that the report reflects 8/10’s of a month’s gain. Ms. Vlachos noted that the report should read “an eight-months gain.” Mr. Hayden commented that 40% of the teaching staff is first-year teachers. Mr. Hayden asked whether first- year teachers were more enthusiastic for the chore. Ms. Vlachos responded that it is a combination of the programs and the relationship between the students and faculty.

Mr. Janssen asked if there was a school resource officer (SRO) at the center with Ms. Vlachos responding affirmatively. Mr. Janssen inquired about the transition from the center to the students’ comprehensive schools. Ms. Vlachos responded the transition is multi-faceted. The Crossroads Center connects with the home school in January followed by meetings with parents and social workers to discuss the transition process. Then, worksheets are completed on each student in May and June. Administrators from the student’s home school returns to the Crossroads Center to review the student’s progress and ensure that the student continues making progress when returning to the comprehensive school.

Mr. Pallozzi asked how many teachers were requesting transfers. Ms. Vlachos responded eight out of 46 staff members have requested transfers.

Ms. Johnson asked what would be the challenges for a student leaving the center and going back to his/her home school. Ms. Vlachos responded that going back to the home school is the student’s biggest challenge; however, the center’s goal is to support the student academically and emotionally.

Principal Walter Mills, Middle River Middle School, and Principal Thomas Shouldice, Dundalk Middle School, shared with Board members the positive effects that the Crossroads Center has had on each of their respective schools.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

On motion of Mr. Pallozzi, seconded by Mr. Janssen, the Board approved the personnel matters as presented on Exhibits M, N, O, P, Q, and R (Copies of the exhibits are attached to the formal minutes).

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HEARING EXAMINER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

On a motion of Mr. Janssen, seconded by Ms. O’Hare, the Board approved that the hearing examiner’s opinion in case #06-37/#07-06 be affirmed (favor-8; opposed-0). Ms. Flynn, Mr. Hayden, Mr. Pallozzi, and student member, Miss Dittman, did not vote.

BUILDING AND CONTRACT AWARDS

The Building and Contracts Committee, represented by Ms. Shillman, recommended approval of items 1-25 (Exhibit S).

The Board approved these recommendations.

1. MWE-836-07 Contract Modification: Trash Can Liners 2. MBU-578-08 Beverages 3. MWE-807-08 Containerized Refuse and Recycling Collection Services 4. JNI-732-08 English 11 and English 12 Textbooks and Support Materials 5. MBU-566-08 Food Service Products 6. MWE-809-08 Geological Investigation and Soil Gas Remediation 7. MBU-576-08 Ice Cream 8. JNI-726-08 Kidspiration Software Upgrade 9. JNI-729-08 Literacy Management Grant to Evaluate the Technology Literacy of Maryland Teachers and Administrators 10. JNI-715-08 Physical Education Facilities and Equipment – Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Installation 11. MBU-577-08 Snacks 12. JNI-797-05 Title I – Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Commissioners of Baltimore City and the Board of Education of Baltimore County 13. JMI-651-05 Contract Modification: Additional Design Services – Pine Grove Middle School 14. MBU-593-06 Contract Modification: Systemic Renovation – Sparrows Point Middle/High School 15. JNI-716-08 Contract Modification: Systemic Renovation – Sparrows Point Middle/High School 16. PCR-219-08 Storm Drainage Pipe Replacement – Carroll Manor Elementary School 17. MWE-814-08 Drop Loop and Overlay – Charlesmont Elementary School 18. JNI-725-08 ADA Toilet Room Upgrade – Franklin Middle School Board of Education May 20, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 9

BUILDING AND CONTRACT AWARDS (cont)

19. MWE-815-08 Parking Lot and Drop Loop Addition – Halethorpe Elementary School 20. MWE-818-08 Bus Loop and Parking Lot Improvements – Ridgely Middle School 21. PCR-217-08 Miscellaneous Renovations – Scotts Branch Elementary School 22. MBU-582-08 Window, Blind, and Door Replacement – Seneca Elementary School 23. MWE-816-08 Bus Loop and Parking Lot Pavement Replacement – Villa Cresta Elementary School 24. MWE-813-08 Final Cleaning – Vincent Farm Elementary School 25. MWE-817-08 Parking Lot Addition – White Oak School

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

On motion of Mr. Janssen, seconded by Mr. Pallozzi the Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Lansdowne High School’s Career Program with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works.

INFORMATION

The Board received the following as information:

A. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 1210 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Community Involvement-Relationship with Parent-Teacher Association

B. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 1270 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Parent/Guardian and Family Involvement

C. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 1300 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Use of School Facilities

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ms. Murphy made the following announcements:

• The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a public hearing to seek input about BCPS’ FY2010 capital budget needs on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. on the Greenwood campus in the ESS Building. Sign-up for the public to comment will begin at 6:00 p.m. Those individuals who are unable to address the Board during the public hearing are invited to write to the Board of Education.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (cont)

• The Central Area Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology beginning at 7:00 p.m.

• The Southeast Area Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 9, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

• The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Greenwood. The meeting will begin with an open session at approximately 5:00 p.m. The Board will then adjourn to meet in closed session, which will be followed by a brief dinner recess. The open session will reconvene at approximately 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to all open sessions.

Ms. Murphy stated that public comment is one of the opportunities provided to hear the views and receive the advice of community members. The members of the Board appreciate hearing from interested citizens and will take their comments into consideration, even though it is not the Board’s practice to take action at this time on issues which are raised. When appropriate, the Board will refer concerns to the Superintendent for follow-up by his staff.

While the Board encourages public input on policy, programs, and practices within the purview of this Board and this school system, this is not the proper avenue to address specific student or employee matters, or to comment on matters that do not relate to public education in Baltimore County. The Board encourages everyone to utilize existing avenues of redress for complaints. Inappropriate personal remarks or other behavior that disrupts or interferes with the conduct of this meeting are out of order.

Ms. Murphy also asked speakers to observe the light system, which lets the speaker know when time is up. She asked speakers to conclude their remarks when they see the red light.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED RE-ADOPTION OF POLICY 3113

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED RE-ADOPTION OF POLICY 3122

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED RE-ADOPTION OF POLICY 3123

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

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No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 3131

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY 6111

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 6161.2

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY 6163.1

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY 6174

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY 6500

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED 2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mr. Muhammad Jameel recommended that at least one Board member attend the calendar committee meetings. He asked the Board to set aside one day on the school calendar for Muslim students.

Dr. Bash Pharoan asked the Board to approve the addition of one Islamic holiday on the school calendar. If not, Dr. Pharoan asked the Board to honor only the “COMAR” holidays.

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE 2008-2009 SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFFING PLAN

Ms. Jasmine Shriver supports the proposed special education staffing plan as presented to the Board at its last meeting.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Dr. Bash Pharoan asked the Board to adopt curricular programs on the economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and Syria. Dr. Pharoan also asked the Board to recognize minorities equally.

Mr. Ralph Michel asked the Board for a budget appropriation transfer to continue the Baltimore County Virtual Instruction Program (BCVIP).

Ms. Sarah Sparks asked the Board to continue the BCVIP program.

Ms. Claire Ricci thanked the Board for its support in resolving the Towson elementary school overcrowding issue. She asked the Board to consider making Cromwell Elementary School a “regular” school instead of a magnet school.

Ms. Marge Smith stated that the Ruxton Ridge Community Association is concerned over the new elementary school to be located on the Ridge Ruxton School property. She believes that all options were not considered.

Ms. Yara Cheikh asked the Board to consider an attendance zone for Hampton Elementary School. She also requested air conditioning for Hampton Elementary, Stoneleigh Elementary, and Ridgely Middle Schools.

Ms. Foster Nichols believes that the new elementary school to be located on the Ridge Ruxton School property is not feasible and not the best solution.

Ms. Bonnie Wesselhoff asked the Board to generate a budget appropriate transfer to continuing funding of the BCVIP.

Ms. Victoria Airey asked the Board to contact the County Executive’s office and urge support of the BCVIP for 2008-2009 school year.

Mr. Muhammad Jameel asked the Board to add one Muslim holiday to the school calendar.

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ADJOURNMENT

Since there was no further business, the Board adjourned its meeting at 9:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

______Joe A. Hairston Secretary-Treasurer /bls TENTATIVE MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The Board of Education of Baltimore County met in open session at 4:08 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Mr. Earnest E. Hines, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., and Ms. Joy Shillman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

The Board entertained oral argument in Hearing Examiner’s Case #08-14. The matter was heard in closed session.

In addition to the above listed Board members, the following persons were present for oral argument: the Appellant; J. Robert Haines, Esquire, Deputy Superintendent; Ms. Rita Fromm, Chief of Staff; Margaret-Ann Howie, Esquire, General Counsel; Anjanette Dixon, Esquire, Associate General Counsel; Mike Molinaro, Esquire, Reese & Carney, LLP; and Ms. Brenda Stiffler, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education.

The proceedings of the hearing were recorded by a court reporter.

Board members deliberated on the case.

The hearing was concluded at 5:04 p.m.

OPEN SESSION

The Board of Education of Baltimore County met in open session at 5:07 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Mr. Earnest E. Hines, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., Ms. Joy Shillman, and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

Ms. Murphy reminded Board members of community functions and Board of Education events scheduled in June and July.

Mr. Pallozzi moved that the student member be permitted to participate in closed session collective bargaining discussions. The motion was seconded by Ms. Harris and unanimously approved by the Board.

Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1), (a)(7), and (a)(9) and upon motion of Mr. Janssen, seconded by Mr. Pallozzi, the Board commenced its closed session at 5:12 p.m.

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CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, met in closed session at 5:12 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Mr. Earnest E. Hines, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., Ms. Joy Shillman, and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and the following staff members were present: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent; Mr. William Lawrence, Assistant Superintendent, Northwest Area; Dr. Robert Tomback, Assistant Superintendent, Northeast Area; Dr. Manuel Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent, Southwest Area; Mr. Stephen Bender, Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent, Southeast Area; Mr. Lyle Patzkowsky, Assistant Superintendent, Central Area; Dr. Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; Mr. Daniel Capozzi, Staff Relations Manager; Margaret-Ann Howie, Esq., General Counsel; Edward Novak, Esq., Assistant General Counsel; P. Tyson Bennett, Esq., Counsel to the Board of Education; and Ms. Brenda Stiffler, Administrative Assistant to the Board.

Mr. Capozzi discussed with Board members the status of collective bargaining negotiations.

Mr. Capozzi exited the room at 5:16 p.m.

Dr. Peccia reviewed with Board members personnel matters to be considered on the evening’s agenda.

Ms. Howie reviewed with Board members hearing examiner appointments to be considered on the evening’s agenda.

Ms. Howie provided legal advice to the Board regarding the transfer of property.

At 5:26 p.m., Mr. Pallozzi moved the Board adjourn closed session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Shillman and approved by the Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION

Ms. Murphy informed the Board of the resignation of a Board member.

Ms. Murphy gave Board members the opportunity to express their interest in running for the offices of President and Vice-President. Ms. Murphy stated that the elections would be held at the July Board meeting.

At 5:31 p.m., the Board adjourned from administrative function session for a brief dinner recess.

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OPEN SESSION MINUTES

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, reconvened in open session at 7:30 p.m. at Greenwood. President JoAnn C. Murphy and the following Board members were present: Ms. Frances A. S. Harris, Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Mr. Earnest E. Hines, Mr. Rodger C. Janssen, Ms. Ramona N. Johnson, Ms. Mary-Margaret O’Hare, Mr. Joseph J. Pallozzi, Mr. H. Edward Parker, Jr., Ms. Joy Shillman, and Miss Audrey Dittman. In addition, Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The open session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was led by Ben Jones, a student at Loch Raven High School, followed by a period of silent meditation for those who have served education in the Baltimore County Public Schools.

Hearing no additions or corrections to the Open and Closed Minutes of May 6, 2008, and the Report on the Public Hearing of the Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Budget of May 21, 2008, Ms. Murphy declared the minutes approved as presented on the Web site.

Ms. Murphy informed the audience of the sessions in which Board members had participated earlier in the afternoon.

SELECTION OF SPEAKERS

ADVISORY AND STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS

Miss Rebecca Palardy, Baltimore County Student Council (BCSC) President and Superintendent’s Student Council Advisory Group, thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve this past year. Miss Palardy introduced Mr. Daniel Breidenbaugh, BCSC president for the 2008- 2009 school year.

Ms. Vicky Ciulla, a representative of the Advisory Committee for Alternative Programs, introduced former student, Terrence Rent, who spoke highly of the GED program at Kenwood High School. Mr. Nicholas Piechocki, one of the first graduates from the Maryland’s Tomorrow Program at Chesapeake High School, talked about his positive experiences in the program.

Mr. Boyd Crouse, Coordinator of the Area Education Advisory Councils, thanked all of the members of the area education advisory councils for their hard work this past year. Mr. Crouse also thanked Dr. Ella White-Campbell for her dedication and commitment to education.

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ADVISORY AND STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS (cont)

Mr. Daniel Breidenbaugh, a representative of the Northeast Area Education Advisory Council, stated that the council believes that a new high school is needed in the northeast area of the county.

Ms. Jasmine Shriver, a representative of the Baltimore County Education Coalition, believes that every Baltimore County school should have air conditioning. Miss Haley Mullen, a student at Ridgely Middle School, asked the Board to fund air conditioning in all Baltimore County schools.

Ms. Susan Katz, President of the PTA Council of Baltimore County, noted that on June 5, Glenmar Elementary and Chapel Hill Elementary Schools had organized and established the PTA at Vincent Farm Elementary School. She commented that Baltimore County now has 160 PTA/PTSA’s and nearly 44,000 members. Ms. Katz stated that it has been an honor to serve the parents and students of Baltimore County. Ms. Nancy Ostrow will be the new PTA president for the upcoming school year.

Ms. Cheryl Bost, President of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County (TABCO), stated that the school system needs to look into air conditioning all schools. She noted that the State Board has proposed the repeal of several regulations requiring speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and audiologists to be licensed. TABCO will be working on this issue over the summer.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

On motion of Mr. Hayden, seconded by Mr. Janssen, the Board adopted a Resolution honoring Mr. Joseph Kaminski, a Baltimore County Public School’s employee with 28 years of service who is celebrating his 100th birthday.

WHEREAS, Joseph W. Kaminski, Technician I, Copy and Print Services, has served the administrators of the Baltimore County Public Schools and the citizens of Baltimore County with distinction since 1980; and

WHEREAS, He has served in exemplary fashion as the most senior Baltimore County Public Schools employee at the age of one hundred; and

WHEREAS, He has further served with distinction through consistently maintaining high performance standards while earning annual awards for Perfect and Outstanding Attendance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of Baltimore County, herewith assembled in regular session on the tenth of June, in the year two thousand eight, recognizes the outstanding and considerable contributions of Joseph W. Kaminski; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board expresses to Joseph W. Kaminski deep and sincere appreciation for his twenty-eight years of valuable service; and be it further;

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (cont)

RESOLVED, That the Board does herewith extend its deepest appreciation and gratitude for his dedication, loyalty, and service and further extends its best wishes for his good health, happiness, and continued success in his future.

Dr. Hairston recognized Dr. Ella White-Campbell for contributing her time, knowledge, and talent to Baltimore County Public Schools. He noted that she is a key stakeholder as an individual who supports the school system in maintaining and expanding its connections to the community. Her strength and enthusiasm inspire other community members to become involved. Dr. Hairston presented a plaque to Dr. Campbell.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

On motion of Ms. O’Hare, seconded by Mr. Janssen, the Board adopted a resolution honoring Audrey Dittman for her service as student member of the Board for 2007-2008. She was also presented with the resolution and a gift from her Board colleagues.

WHEREAS, Audrey Dittman has served as a student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County with honor and distinction for the school year 2007-2008, including participation on the Board’s Curriculum Committee; and

WHEREAS, She extends her countywide and statewide leadership by serving as a member of the Maryland Association of Student Councils Executive Board, the Baltimore County Student Councils Executive Board, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, and by serving as the president of Future Leaders of Maryland; and

WHEREAS, Audrey has also shown an interest in school leadership activities by serving as the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology's Student Government Association president for the 2007-2008 school year, after holding the offices of treasurer and vice president in earlier years; and

WHEREAS, Her many leadership activities complement her scholastic and athletic achievements, which include being recognized as a Maryland Distinguished Scholar with Honorable Mention, participating as an “All Academic Team” member for eight seasons, and receiving distinction as a member of the All-Division 2 nd team in lacrosse; and

WHEREAS, Audrey has graduated from Baltimore County Public Schools well prepared to begin the next phase of her education at the University of Delaware; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of Baltimore County, assembled in regular session on the tenth of June, in the year two thousand eight, expresses to Audrey Dittman, its fondest regards and gratitude for her services; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board does herewith extend its best wishes for happiness, good health, and continued success in future endeavors, and that it directs a copy of this resolution to be recorded among the permanent records of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. Board of Education June 10, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 6

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (cont)

The Board adopted a resolution honoring the ten Baltimore County high schools named among the nation’s top 5% by Newsweek magazine.

WHEREAS, Consistent with the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Blueprint for Progress, Catonsville High School has demonstrated continuous progress in expanding all students’ access to highly rigorous courses; and

WHEREAS, This effort is evident in the strong participation by students at Catonsville High School in Advanced Placement courses and Advanced Placement exams; and

WHEREAS, Because of its consistent and continuous effort to support highly rigorous courses, Catonsville High School has been named by Newsweek Magazine and the Washington Post as among the top five percent of public high schools in the nation for 2008; and

WHEREAS, Catonsville High School joins nine other Baltimore County high schools in this distinction; and

WHEREAS, The ten schools recognized with this distinction in 2008 represent 40 percent of all Baltimore County public high schools; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of Baltimore County, assembled in regular session on the tenth day of June, in the year two thousand eight, expresses to Principal Deborah Bittner its congratulations and gratitude for her services and the services of the entire staff at Catonsville High School; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board does herewith extend its support and encouragement in all endeavors to advance student achievement at Catonsville High School, and that it directs a copy of this resolution to be recorded among the permanent records of the Board of Education of Baltimore County.

The remaining nine high schools included Dulaney, Eastern Technical, Franklin, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford, Loch Raven, Owings Mills, Pikesville, and Towson; identical resolutions were issued to these schools.

RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

Dr. Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, recognized the administrative appointments made at the May 20, 2008 Board meeting:

NAME FROM TO

NASHAE M. BENNETT Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Woodholme Elementary School Campfield Early Childhood Center

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RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (cont)

NAME FROM TO

CHERYL R. BROOKS Specialist Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Office of Equity and Assurance Halstead Academy

VICKY L. CIULLA Coordinator of Alternative Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Programs, Dropout Prevention Berkshire Elementary School and Summer School Office of Alternative Programs, Dropout Prevention and Summer School

KRISTI L. ENRIQUEZ Teacher/Technology Integration Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Deep Creek Elementary School Deep Creek Elementary School (.5) Hawthorne Elementary School (.5)

APRIL N. FRANKLIN Teacher/English Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Loch Raven Technical Academy Loch Raven Technical Academy

RONALD J. KOZICH Teacher/Social Studies Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Kenwood High School Dundalk Middle School

DEBORAH W. MAGNESS Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Cockeysville Middle School Cockeysville Middle School

JENIFER B. NOLL Teacher/Mentor Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Owings Mills Elementary School Owings Mills Elementary School

ANTOINETTE H. ROBERSON Teacher/Science Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Patapsco High School Randallstown High School

LOIS P. STOKES Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Owings Mills Elementary Randallstown Elementary School School

TERESA A. YOUNG Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Owings Mills Elementary Woodholme Elementary School School

NANCY CASALENA Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Essex Elementary School Chatsworth School

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RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (cont)

NAME FROM TO

SHARON L. HARRIS Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Windsor Mill Middle School Imagine Discovery Public Charter School

DEBRA P. MILLER Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 1, 2008) Wellwood International School Essex Elementary School

TAMELA H. HAWLEY Dean of Planning and Director (Effective May 21, 2008) Institutional Research Research, Accountability, Prince George’s Community and Assessment College

OLD BUSINESS

Board of Education Policies

The Board Policy Committee, represented by Ms. Harris, recommended approval of ten policies. This is the third reading.

On motion of Mr. Pallozzi, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board approved the following proposed policies:

• Proposed Re-adoption of Policy 3113 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Budget- Transfers and Supplements • Proposed Re-adoption of Policy 3122 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Fiscal Services-Classification of Expenditures • Proposed Re-adoption of Policy 3123 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Fiscal Services-Reporting • Proposed Deletion of Policy 3124 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Fiscal Services-Other Source Funds • Proposed Deletion of Policy 3131 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Auditing- External Audit • Proposed Changes to Policy 6111 – INSTRUCTION: School Calendar • Proposed Deletion of Policy 6161.2 – INSTRUCTION: Equipment and Supplies • Proposed Changes to Policy 6163.1 – INSTRUCTION: School Libraries (renumbered a 6163)

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OLD BUSINESS (cont) • Proposed Changes to Policy 6174 – INSTRUCTION: Summer School • Proposed Changes to Policy 6500 – INSTRUCTION: Research and Testing Assessment

Proposed 2009-2010 Calendar

Mr. Pallozzi moved to approve the proposed 2009-2010 school calendar as presented in Exhibit L. Ms. Harris seconded the motion. The Board approved the proposed 2009-2010 school calendar (favor-11).

Proposed Special Education Staffing Plan for 2008-2009

On motion of Mr. Pallozzi, seconded by Ms. O’Hare, the Board approved the proposed Special Education Staffing Plan for 2008-2009, as presented in Exhibit M (favor-11).

Consideration of the Loch Raven High School Addition

Mr. Janssen moved that the Board’s FY2009 State and Capital budget request with respect to the Loch Raven High School addition, adopted by the Board on February 14, 2008, be rescinded and that the Board’s FY2009 State and Capital Budget be amended to remove the request for an addition. The motion was seconded by Ms. Harris.

Ms. Murphy quoted Supreme Court Justice, Felix Frankfurter, “Wisdom comes so seldom; we shouldn’t reject it because it comes late.” Ms. Murphy stated that the Board may be coming to this decision late; she believes the Board is heading in the right direction.

Ms. O’Hare stated that the Board did not put the addition “out there” and that the addition came from county government. She stated that the DeJong report shows that a new high school is needed in the central/northeast area of the county. Ms. O’Hare noted that the reason there is no funding for air conditioning is because no allowance has been made in the development process to provide any type of relief for school infrastructure.

Mr. Hayden stated that the Board and school system need to look at redistricting schools and evaluate the use of current school facilities. There are schools not at total capacity.

Mr. Janssen stated that he does not support an addition because enlarging any school would turn that school into a “warehouse” of students instead of a learning environment. Board of Education June 10, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 10

OLD BUSINESS (cont)

The Board approved the removal of the Loch Raven High School addition from its FY2009 State and Capital budget request (favor-10). Student Board member, Miss Audrey Dittman, did not vote.

REPORTS

The Board received the following reports:

• Proposed Changes to Policy 3215 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Contracts • Proposed Changes to Policy 3230 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Qualification of Bidders • Proposed Changes to Policy 3240 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Modification of Award of Contract – Mr. Hayden recommended that this item be pulled to get a distinct, clear legal opinion on the proposed changes. • Proposed Changes to Policy 3250 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-Selection of Construction Consultants • Proposed Changes to Policy 3260 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Purchasing-On-Call Consultant – Ms. Shillman asked whether the $2 million was for construction management. Ms. Barbara Burnopp, Chief Financial Officer, responded that this policy relates to on-call, smaller construction projects that would not exceed $2 million. • Proposed Changes to Policy 8311 – INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES: Operations-Meetings – Mr. Hayden suggested that the definition of “work session” be added to include the authority to conduct business. Mr. Parker asked whether counsel has reviewed the policy to ensure that the Board has the flexibility to reformat its meetings, with Ms. Harris responding in the affirmative. • Proposed Changes to Policy 8315 – INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES: Operations-Participation by the Public

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REPORTS

B. Report on SpringBoard – Ms. Yvonne Barhight, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Department of Humanities, and Ms. Heather Miller, Coordinator of Secondary Language Arts, provided an update to the Board on the SpringBoard initiative. Ms. Miller outlined the plans to integrate SpringBoard into the Grade 8 language arts curriculum.

Ms. Miller stated that the goal of SpringBoard is to provide students with the higher- level thinking skills necessary for success in rigorous high school courses, college, and beyond. The curricular supports provided by SpringBoard reflect College Board standards and are aligned to national and state standards. SpringBoard is designed to increase academic rigor for students, close the achievement gaps among Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) subgroups, increase diversity in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and empower teachers to improve and/or enhance instruction.

Ms. O’Hare asked whether this initiative was being piloted and whether standard students would be taking this curriculum. Ms. Miller responded that SpringBoard will be implemented in Grade 8 language arts curriculum in all middle schools. Additionally BCPS is piloting SpringBoard in Grades 6 and 7 in five middle schools: Arbutus, General John Stricker, Loch Raven Technical Academy, Old Court, and Stemmers Run.

Mr. Janssen asked if the school system was looking at the algebra program. Dr. Hairston stated that the mathematics department is working with Algebraic Thinking and Project SEED.

Ms. Johnson asked about how to ensure consistency throughout the school system. Ms. Miller responded that the school system needs to start with clear expectations of what the instruction and monitoring would look like from school administrators’ roles and responsibilities to department chairpersons to the systematic professional development for teachers, which will occur between July and August.

Mr. Parker asked if there had been any feedback from principals. Ms. Miller responded that principals have been pleased. She also noted that teachers working with the integration are excited about how well SpringBoard aligns with the curriculum. Mr. Parker asked what, if any, extra time and effort is needed for teachers to implement SpringBoard in the classrooms. Ms. Miller responded it would take the same amount of time and effort to implement SpringBoard as it would to revise any curriculum.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

On motion of Mr. Janssen, seconded by Mr. Pallozzi, the Board approved the personnel matters as presented on exhibits V, W, X, Y, Z, AA, and BB (Copies of the exhibits are attached to the formal minutes).

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NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT

On motion of Mr. Janssen, seconded by Mr. Pallozzi, the Board approved the negotiated supplement with the Council of Administrative and Supervisory Employees (CASE) as presented in exhibit CC.

BUILDING AND CONTRACT AWARDS

The Building and Contracts Committee, represented by Ms. Shillman, recommended approval of items 1-18 (exhibit DD). Ms. Janssen separated items 4 and 18, and Mr. Hayden separated items 11, 16, and 17.

The Board approved items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Ms. Shillman abstained from voting on items 1 and 2.

1. RGA-165-06 Contract Modification: Amendment #3 to the BCPS Pulaski Lease 2. RGA-134-05 Contract Modification: Amendment #8 to the BCPS Timonium Lease 3. RGA-176-08 Biology Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials 5. RGA-174-08 Explore Colleges 6. JMI-643-08 Microsoft Premier Support Services 7. MBU-584-08 Produce 8. RGA-175-08 Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Online Training Course 9. RGA-172-08 Sixth Grade Mathematics Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials 10. PCR-218-08 Metal Storage Building – Dundalk Grounds 12. MWE-819-08 Parking Lot and Drop Loop Addition – Harford Hills Elementary School 13. MBU-583-08 Moving Relocatable Classrooms – Hillcrest Elementary and Catonsville Middle Schools 14. PCR-210-08 Boiler Replacement – Lutherville Elementary School 15. JNI-799-08 Playgrounds – Vincent Farm Elementary School

Item #4

The Board approved item 4 (favor-10; opposed-1). Mr. Janssen opposed this item.

4. RGA-178-08 Board of Education Hearing Examiners

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BUILDING AND CONTRACT AWARDS (cont)

Item #11

Mr. Hayden asked whether the cost could be shared with Baltimore County Recreation and Parks. Ms. Sines responded that the main portion of the building can be secured without any supervision through mechanical means. Mr. Hayden suggested that future costs be shared with Recreation and Parks. Mr. Janssen stated that other community organizations use the buildings. Mr. Hayden asked what percentage of the contingencies is spent annually; Mr. Sines responded less than five percent across the board.

Ms. Johnson asked whether the schools that have been identified have any type of security doors. Mr. Sines responded these schools do not have security doors for the sections of the building. Mr. Sines noted that these doors will be installed in as many schools as the budget will allow. Ms. Johnson asked how schools are identified. Mr. Sines responded that BCPS security office tracks the alarms and that the information would reflect which schools have the greatest need first.

The Board approved item 11 (favor-11).

11. MBU-570-08 Off Hour Corridor Separation – Various Elementary Schools

Item #16 and #17

Mr. Hayden asked why these contracts were awarded to two separate vendors identified as the best qualified. Mr. Sines responded that the school system believes it was in its best interest to separate the projects and look at them independently of each another.

The Board approved items 16 and 17 (favor-11).

16. JMI-633-08 Request to Negotiate: Design Consultant Services for the Chesapeake High School HVAC Renovations

17. JMI-633-08 Request to Negotiate: Design Consultant Services for the Loch Raven High School HVAC Renovations

Item 18

The Board approved item 18 (favor-10; opposed-1). Mr. Janssen opposed this item.

18. JMI-630-08 Fee Acceptance: Consultant Services – Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services for a New Elementary School

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PROPOSED STUDENT MEAL INCREASE

Mr. Janssen moved to approve the student meal price increase of 40 cents for school year 2008-2009, as presented exhibit EE. Mr. Pallozzi seconded the motion.

Ms. Shillman stated that there should be a greater difference between elementary and secondary school lunch prices. Ms. Karen Levenstein, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, stated that the basic differences between elementary and secondary meals is in the number of calories. BCPS offers additional fruits, vegetables, and grain at the secondary level. Ms. Shillman stated that she would like to see an elementary student pay $2.50 for lunch and the secondary student pay $3.00.

Mr. Hayden stated that dropping the meal cost would be a significant dollar figure each year. There is a rising cost across the country with school lunches because of increased prices in fuel and other food products. The school system needs to be fiscally responsible.

Ms. Johnson asked how many students pay full price for lunch. Ms. Levenstein responded approximately 20%. Ms. Johnson asked whether the increase would cause a significant hardship for the 20% of students purchasing lunch. Ms. Levenstein responded that if a family had hardship then the school system would provide that family with the Free and Reduced Meal (FARM) application. Ms. Johnson expressed concern that this increase would cause hardship on some families.

The Board approved this item (favor-10; abstained-1). Ms. Shillman abstained from voting.

INFORMATION

The Board received the following as information:

A. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 1210 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Community Involvement-Relationship with Parent-Teacher Association

B. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 3122 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Classification of Expenditures

C. Revised Superintendent’s Rule 6174 – INSTRUCTION: Curriculum Extensions- Summer School

E. Financial Report for the periods ending April 30, 2007 and 2008 Board of Education June 10, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ms. Murphy made the following announcements:

• The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Greenwood. The meeting will begin with an open session at approximately 5:00 p.m. The Board will then adjourn to meet in closed session, which will be followed by a brief dinner recess. The open session will reconvene at approximately 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to all open sessions.

Ms. Murphy also asked speakers to observe the light system, which lets the speaker know when time is up. She asked speakers to conclude their remarks when they see the red light.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 4212

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY 6212

No one from the public signed up to speak on this policy.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 7130

Mr. Stuart Stainman urged the Board to promote community input and communicate with affected communities when planning a capital project in that community’s neighborhood. Board of Education June 10, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 16

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 7130 (cont)

Mr. Andy Bolton believes that it is critical for the Board to work with communities on capital projects; communities are entitled to have input into the process. Mr. Bolton believes that this policy should remain in tact and be followed in respect to other construction projects.

Ms. Peggy Ward stated that the deletion of this rule and policy are a mistake. She commented that the reasons to delete the policy and rule, as stated in the policy analysis, are unfounded. Ms. Ward stated that the Board must continue to make the process open to public comment.

Mr. Foster Nichols asked the Board not to delete the one policy it has for public participation. He believes that there are three flaws with the policy analysis: 1) analysis only addresses capital improvement program and not the relationship with the public; 2) analysis states that this policy is redundant. Two other policies reference school planning, policies 7110 and 7120; however, these policies do not address public participation; and 3) other school systems have similar policies. The Montgomery County Board of Education has approximately 13 policies and rules that address the relationship with the public in the school planning process.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED DELETION OF POLICY 7140

Mr. Foster Nichols asked the Board not to delete this policy. He believes that this policy is not redundant as noted in the policy analysis; it is all about planning new school construction. Mr. Nichols submits that there is a practical need to use the experts to come to the right decisions of where schools should be, how they should be developed and how the process should be move forward. Regarding rule 7140, Mr. Foster stated that the Public Site Planning Committee did not convene on the Ridge Ruxton project. Mr. Foster stated that deleting the policy and rule is not the appropriate course of action.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Ms. Bonnie Wesselhoff thanked the Board for its support of the Baltimore County Virtual Instruction Program (BCVIP).

Miss Sarah Sparks thanked the Board for the BCVIP this past year and urged the Board to continue this program.

Miss Carol-Anne Sparks enjoyed the BCVIP and asked the Board to continue the program in 2008-2009.

Ms. Claire Ricci asked the Board to consider opening Cromwell Valley Elementary School as a “regular” school or include the enrollment catchments at Hampton Elementary School similar to the four of the seven non-magnet schools in that area. She also asked the Board to include air conditioning in the capital budget for Hampton Elementary School. Board of Education June 10, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 17

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (cont)

Miss Natalie Miller thanked the Board for the BCVIP this past school year.

Ms. Victoria Airey thanked the Board for offering the BCVIP to her son. She asked the Board to continue to support the BCVIP.

Ms. Barbara Cox asked the Board to identify another site for a school for special needs students and to convert Ridge Ruxton School to a regular elementary school.

Ms. Peggy Ward asked the Board to consider building a new special education school at the Mays Chapel site. She believes that the new elementary school on the Ridge Ruxton property would be too close to resident’s property lines.

Ms. Kris Culp asked the Board to consider not placing a new elementary school on the Ridge Ruxton School property.

Mr. Muhammad Jameel asked the Board to remove all holidays from the school calendar that are not identified in COMAR.

ADJOURNMENT

Since there was no further business, the Board adjourned its meeting at 10:14 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

______Joe A. Hairston Secretary-Treasurer /bls Exhibit B

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED DELETION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4212 – GENERAL: CREATION AND ABSOLUTION OF POSITIONS

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Daniel Capozzi, Staff Relations Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approve the proposed deletion of Policy 4212. This is the third reading.

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Attachment I – Policy Analysis Attachment II – Policy 4212

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS for the Deletion of Policy 4212 General: Creation and Abolition of Positions

Statement of Issues or Questions Addressed Board of Education Policy 4212 was adopted in 1968 and has never been amended. As such, it contains many outmoded references and should be deleted. For example, the Classification Review Committee referenced in the policy was disbanded five years ago, and its duties were assigned to the Classification Specialist. The creation and abolishment of positions is now covered under procedures maintained by the Office of Position Management in the Department of Human Resources and Governmental Relations.

Cost Analysis and Fiscal Impact on School System The Board will not incur additional costs by deleting Policy 4212.

Relationship to Other Board of Education Policies Board of Education Policy 4260, Compensation Plan .

Legal Requirements Although local boards are not required to maintain policies concerning the creation and abolition of positions, this authority has been clearly established by the State Board of Education. Washington County Education Classified Employees Association v. Board of Ed., 97 Md App. 397 (1993).

Similar Policies Adopted by Other Local School Systems Human Resources staff could find no comparable policies adopted by other school systems.

Draft of Proposed Policy Attached

Other Alternatives Considered by Staff No other alternatives were considered.

Time Line for Adoption - First Reading and Presentation to the Board – May 20, 2008 - Public Comment – June 10, 2008 - Adoption by the Board of Education – July 8, 2008

[POLICY 4212

PERSONNEL: Classified

General: Creation and Abolition of Positions

1. Creation of New Classifications, Combination or Abolishment of Existing Classes

No new job classification may be created, combined, or abolished without the recommendation of the Classification Review Committee and the approval of the Superintendent's Staff. Nothing shall prevent the committee from revising job descriptions or specifications for existing classifications in order to keep such date current and realistic.

2. Abolition of Positions

Whenever an existing position is abolished, the division head shall report, in writing, such fact to the Director of Personnel.

Whenever an existing position is reallocated to a different job classification, a new position shall be deemed to have been created in lieu of the one previously existing; and this shall be considered to have been abolished.

Policy Board of Education of Baltimore County Adopted: 8/29/68]

3 Exhibit C BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 6212, INSTRUCTION: EVALUATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

ORIGINATOR:

RESOURCE Dale R. Rauenzahn, Acting Assistant Superintendent, STEM PERSON(S):

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approve the changes to Policy 6212. This is third reading of this policy.

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Attachment I – Policy Analysis Attachment II – Policy 6212

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY Policy Analysis for Proposed Revision to Policy 6212 Purpose of the Evening High AND SATURDAY School ProgramS

Statement of Issues Addressed By the Revised Policy The Department of Student Support Services is recommending revision of Policy 6212. The wording has been revised to clarify that the Evening High School Program also offers morning classes on Saturday.

Cost Analysis and Fiscal Impact on School System No fiscal impact is anticipated due to this revision.

Relationship to Other Board Policies Board Policy 6210 Alternative Programs

Legal Requirement COMAR 13A.03.02.05 Other Provisions for Earning Credit. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-205 Promotion and Graduation of Students

Similar Policies Adopted by Other School Systems Howard County Board of Education Policy 8030, Graduation Requirements – Alternative Sources of Credit (offers original and review high school credits) Board of Education of Anne Arundel County Policy Code 605.15, Evening High School Program (offers original and review high school credits)

Draft of Proposed Policy (see attached) Board of Education Policy 6212

Other Alternatives Considered by Staff N/A Timeline: First reading – May 20, 2008 Public comment – June 10, 2008 Third reading – July 8, 2008

POLICY 6212

INSTRUCTION: EVALUATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

Purpose of the Evening AND SATURDAY High School ProgramS

I. The SUPERINTENDENT SHALL PROVIDE [Office of Alternative Programs is responsible] for the administration and supervision of the Evening AND SATURDAY High School ProgramS.

II. The purpose of [this[ THESE programS shall be to give students alternative opportunities to complete the course requirements for a regular (credit) Maryland high school diploma.

A. Original and review credit courses shall be offered for those who need to meet the requirements for graduation or admission to institutions of higher learning.

B. The Evening AND SATURDAY High SchoolS shall have the ability to offer [all] courses (credits), tests ([Functional or] High School Assessments), and/or OTHER completeR [other] requirements (student service learning) needed to meet the state and county requirements for a high school diploma.

III. The Evening AND SATURDAY High SchoolS [is] ARE open to anyone who has completed the eighth grade and is:

A. [-]Attending a PUBLIC high school and has the permission of that school’s administration; or

B. [-]Not currently attending high school and does not have a high school diploma; or

C. [-]Taking courses to gain admission to college.

IV. The Evening AND SATURDAY High SchoolS will follow the Baltimore County Public Schools’ curriculum standards and all policies on student behavior, attendance, grading, and graduation.

POLICY 6212

Legal Reference: [Annotated Code of Pub. Gen. Laws of Maryland, Article 77- Public Education, #52. Schools for Adults]

COMAR [13A.03.02.03F(2)] 13A.03.02.05 (C)

RELATED POLICIES: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 6210, ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Policy Board of Education of Baltimore County Adopted: 11/21/68 Revised: 9/7/99 REVISED: ______

4 Exhibit D BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE : July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2010 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULES

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Barbara Burnopp, Chief Financial Officer

INFORMATION

In the past, Board members and the public have requested advance notice of important dates connected to the capital and operating budgets. The attached initial schedules outline those important dates and the process to be followed. As specific dates become available, these schedules will be updated on the BCPS Web site.

Attachment I – FY2010 Operating Budget Schedule Attachment II – FY2010 Capital Budget Schedule

Attachment I FY2010 OPERATING BUDGET SCHEDULE

July 8, 2008 Present proposed operating schedule to the board

July 2008 Pre-budget focus group with principals

August 2008 Pre-budget focus group with office heads

◊ Pre-budget meeting with the superintendent ◊ Pre-budget meetings with business services and September 2008 curriculum and instruction division staff ◊ Grants and general fund instructions to offices Northeast Area Advisory Council Pre-budget Meeting September 24, 2008 7:00 p.m. – Eastern Technical High School (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Central Area Advisory Council Pre-budget Meeting 7:00 p.m. – TBD September 25, 2008 (Pre-register sign-up by calling the Central Area Office at 410-887-3172) Southeast Area Advisory Council Pre-budget Meeting October 6, 2008 7:00 p.m. – Sollers Point Technical High School (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Northwest Area Advisory Council Pre-budget Meeting October 14, 2008 7:00 p.m. – Randallstown Elementary School (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Southwest Area Advisory Council Pre-budget Meeting October 2008 7:00 p.m. – TBD (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) ◊ BRASS training and FY10 budget assistance sessions for office budgets October 2008 ◊ Office budget requests are due to the Office of Budget and Reporting (OBR) ◊ Review by the deputy superintendent November 2008 ◊ Review by the superintendent ◊ Schools allocate holdback allotments

Superintendent provides information report to the board, December 16, 2008 highlighting upcoming FY10 budget issues

Superintendent presents proposed FY10 budget to the board January 13, 2009 – Distribution of the budget book Board public hearing – Ridge Ruxton School (snow date: January 14, 2009 January 15, 2009)

Specific to the Board of Education Requires action by the Board of Education Revised: 7/2/2008 FY2010 OPERATING BUDGET SCHEDULE

January 20, 2009 Board work session (snow date: January 28, 2009)

February 10, 2009 Board adopts FY10 budget

February 24, 2009 Distribution of budget book

March 1, 2009 FY10 proposed budget due to the county executive

◊ General fund budget instructions to schools March 2009 ◊ County executive staff reviews BCPS budget proposal February – April 2009 Schools develop FY10 budget requests County executive presents FY10 budget recommendations to April 15, 2009 the county council by this date

April 2009 County council holds a public hearing on all county budgets

◊ BRASS training and assistance for schools April 2009 ◊ School budget requests are due to OBR

April – May 2009 County council reviews budget request on all county budgets

May 2009 County council work session on BCPS budget

May 2009 County council adopts FY10 budget

July 1, 2009 FY10 funds available

July 14, 2009 Distribution of the FY10 adopted budget book

Specific to the Board of Education Requires action by the Board of Education Revised: 7/2/2008 Attachment II FY2010 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULE STATE/COUNTY REQUEST

May 21, 2008 Public hearing on FY10 capital budget requests

July 8, 2008 Present proposed capital schedule to the board ◊ Office of Budget and Reporting to meet with offices and schools to review project requests ◊ All capital project requests are due to the Office of Budget and Reporting ◊ Meet with chief of staff, deputy superintendent, chief July/August 2007 financial officer, executive director of facilities, and the executive director of planning and support operations to discuss the FY10 state and county capital request ◊ Capital budget review with the superintendent ◊ State/county capital request to the superintendent Superintendent presents proposed FY10 state/county capital September 9, 2008 request to the board September 16, 2008 Board work session

Board votes on superintendent’s proposed state/county September 23, 2008 capital request State request due to the State Interagency Committee for Early October 2008 Public Construction (IAC) Public School Construction Program review meeting with October 2008 the Maryland State Department of Education

November 2007 IAC issues recommendations for state request

December 2008 Appeal hearing to IAC for state request Superintendent presents revised county capital request to the December 16, 2008 board based on IAC recommendations. Board votes on superintendent’s proposed county capital January 13, 2009 request The county capital request is submitted by this date to the county Office of Budget and Finance and forwarded to the January 15, 2009 Office of Planning and Zoning. The county executive conducts an overview meeting with the Planning Board in January. Appeal hearing to the Board of Public Works (BPW) for January/February 2009 state request

Specific to the Board of Education Requires action by the Board of Education Revised: 7/2/2008 FY2010 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULE STATE/COUNTY REQUEST

Presentation to the County Planning Board for county January/February 2009 request February /March 2009 County capital budget is reviewed by county agencies Northwest Area Advisory Council FY11 Capital Pre-budget Meeting April 16, 2009 7:00 p.m. – Franklin High School (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Northeast Area Advisory Council FY11 Capital Pre-budget Meeting April 22, 2009 7:00 p.m. – Vincent Farm Elementary School (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Central Area Advisory Council FY11 Capital Pre-budget Meeting April 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. – TBD (Pre-register sign-up by calling the Central Area Office at 410-887-3172) Southeast Area Advisory Council FY11 Capital Pre-budget Meeting April 2009 7:00 p.m. – TBD (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) Southwest Area Advisory Council FY11 Capital Pre-budget Meeting April 2009 7:00 p.m. – TBD (Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.) The county executive presents the proposed county capital April 15, 2009 budget to the county council by this date

April 2009 County council holds a public hearing on all county budgets

◊ State legislature approves state capital budget April/May 2009 ◊ County council reviews budget request

May 20, 2009 Public hearing on BCPS FY11 capital requests

May 2009 The county council adopts the FY010 county capital budget

May 2009 BPW approves IAC recommendations of the state request

July 1, 2009 FY10 funds available

July 14, 2009 Distribution of the FY10 budget book

Specific to the Board of Education Requires action by the Board of Education Revised: 7/2/2008 Exhibit E

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE : July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston

SUBJECT: REPORT ON BCPS ORGANIZATION CHARTS FOR 2008-2009

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Dr. Donald Peccia, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Geoffrey Bond, Classification Specialist Kelly Hammond, Personnel Analyst

INFORMATION

In accordance with Policy 2310, organization charts have been prepared by the Superintendent of Schools.

Attachments – Organization Charts

ORGANIZATIONAL C HARTS

FY 2009 The Baltimore County Public Schools Organizational Charts

Table of Contents

Superintendent of Schools …………………………………………………………...... …………… Page 1 Area Assistant Superintendents …………………………..………………………………… Page 2 Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment ………….………………….. Page 3

Chief Academic Officer …………………….……………………………………..………………….. Page 4 Associate Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction….…………….………………….…. Page 5 Special Programs, PreK-12 ……………..…………………………….………………….…. Page 6 Student Support Services…………………………………………………………………….. Page 7 Department of Professional Development …………………………………...……………. Page 8

Division of Business Services …………………………………………………………...... ……….. Page 9 Department of Fiscal Services ………………………………………………………………. Page 10 Department of Planning and Support Operations ………………………………………..… Page 11 Department of Human Resources …………………………….…………….……………..… Page 12 Department of Physical Facilities……………………………………………………………… Page 13 Department of Technology …………………………………………………………………….. Page 14

The Baltimore County Public Schools ……………………………………………………….……... Page 15 Office of Internal Audit…………………………………………………….………………..…… Page 16 Superintendent of Schools

Margaret-Ann Howie, Esq. Dr. Joe A. Hairston General Counsel Superintendent

Carol Wirtz Administrative Assistant

Vacant J. Robert Haines, Esq. Deputy Superintendent Chief Academic Officer Rita Fromm Chief of Staff

Dr. Manuel Rodriguez Dr. Barbara Dezmon Vacant Barbara Burnopp Area Assistant Asst. to the Superintendent Associate Superintendent Chief Financial Officer Curriculum & Instruction Superintendent-SW Equity and Assurance Patricia Lawton (Acting) Michele Prumo Executive Director William Lawrence Kara Calder Sonja Karwacki Planning and Support Area Assistant Chief Communications Executive Director Superintendent- NW Officer Dr. Donald Peccia Special Programs PreK-12 Asst. Superintendent, Lyle Patzkowsky Mandi Dietrich Human Resources Area Assistant Director Dale Rauenzahn Superintendent- Central Special Projects Executive Director Michael Sines Student Support Services Dr. Robert Tomback Vacant Executive Director Area Assistant Executive Director Physical Facilities Research, Accountability, & Verletta White Superintendent-NE Assessment Executive Director Michael Goodhues Jean Satterfield Stacy Shack (Acting) Professional Development Chief Information Officer Area Assistant Superintendent-SE

7/08/08 1 Superintendent of Schools Area Assistant Superintendents

Dr. Joe A. Hairston Superintendent

Rita Fromm Chief of Staff

Mary Lindsey Admin Asst

Dr. Manuel Rodriguez William A. Lawrence Lyle Patzkowsky Dr. Robert M. Tomback Jean Satterfield Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Superintendent-SW Superintendent-NW Superintendent-Central Superintendent-NE Superintendent-SE

Judi Komins Cathy Barnes Bonnie Derda Stacey Rock Dolores Pierorazio Admin Assistant Admin Assistant Admin Assistant Admin Assistant Admin Assistant

Lisa Sampson Dr. Kandice Taylor Jennifer Mullenax John S. Palmer Stephen Bender Assistant to the Assistant to the Assistant to the Assistant to the Assistant to the Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Area Assistant Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent

32 Schools 32 Schools 33 Schools 34 Schools 33 Schools

7/08/08 2 Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment Vacant Executive Director Stacy Shack (Acting)

Debbie Soper Mary Dagen Administrative Assistant Resource Teacher

Stacy A. Shack Dr. Tamela Hawley Director Director Assessment & Testing Research & Accountability

Robert Snyder Vacant Cindy Abernethy Coordinator Admin Secretary Admin Secretary Quality Management Systems Jerry Dalton Vacant - New Coordinator Andrew Pruski Coordinator Supervisor, Testing Psychometrician

Carol Johnson Specialist Dr. Gary Brager Vacant - New Supervisor, Research Supervisor Sherri Eldridge Vacant Lead Clerk Data Specialist Dr. Christine Koth Mary Wojnowski Robin Fairbank Evaluation Specialist Research Specialist Clerk Title I

Annette Marsiglia Randy Aleshevich Tag Landon Linda Marchineck Clerk Resource Teacher Resource Teacher Research Specialist 7/08/08 3 Chief Academic Officer

Stephanie Ennels Vacant Carrie Slaysman Fiscal Officer Chief Academic Officer Admin Assistant

Vacant Sonja Karwacki Dale Rauenzahn Verletta White Associate Superintendent Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Curriculum & Instruction Special Programs PreK-12 Student Support Services Professional Development Patricia Lawton (Acting)

Patsy Holmes Barbara Bisset Pat Baltzley Vacant Ron Belinko Director Coordinator Director Director Coordinator Student Support Leadership Develop Math PreK-12 Language Arts Athletics Vacant Vacant Rex Shepard Coordinator George Newberry Sally Nazelrod Coordinator Coordinator Alternative Programs Director Coordinator Continuing Prof Dev Social Studies Science PreK-12 PE, Health, Dance Secondary Deb Somerville Coordinator Jeanne Imbriale Angela Tanner Vacant Health Services Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Patricia Lawton Teacher/Para Develop Music Social Studies Director Margaret Kidder Elementary Special Education Coordinator Ken Dickson Psychological Svcs Vacant Coordinator Coordinator - New Leila Walker Della Curtis GT Magnet Lynne Muller Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Nicole Tucker-Smith Career & Tech Ed Library Media School Counseling Lisa Williams Supervisor Coordinator Parent Support Svs Glenda Myrick Title I Thea Jones Jessie Douglas Coordinator Supervisor Coordinator Safe & Drug-Free Diane Rymer Instructional Tech AVID/College Bd Linda Popp Supervisor Coordinator Sharon Ochs New Teacher/Para Visual Arts Coordinator Pupil Personnel

Superintendent’s Designees

7/08/08 4 Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

Vacant Associate Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction Patricia Lawton (Acting)

Jean McClary Admin Assistant

Pat Baltzley Vacant Director Director Mathematics PreK-12 Language Arts

George Newberry Rex Shepard Director Coordinator Science PreK-12 Social Studies/Secondary

Vacant Patricia Lawton Coordinator Director Social Studies/Elementary Office of Special Education

Leila Walker Della Curtis Coordinator Coordinator Career & Tech Ed Library Media

Thea Jones Jessie Douglas Supervisor Coordinator Instructional Tech AVID/College Board

7/08/08 5 Department of Special Programs, PreK-12

Sonja M. Karwacki Executive Director, Special Programs, PreK-12

Eileen Rosenberg Admin Assistant

Ron Belinko Linda Popp Coordinator Coordinator Athletics Visual Arts

Sally R. Nazelrod Dr. Lisa Williams Coordinator Coordinator PE, Health, & Dance Title I

Angela Tanner Kenneth Dickson Coordinator Coordinator Music Gifted & Talented & Magnet

7/08/08 6 Department of Student Support Services

Dale Rauenzahn Executive Director, Student Support Services

Debbie Snyder Admin Assistant

Patsy Holmes Margaret Kidder Director Coordinator Student Support Psychological Services

Vacant Lynne Muller Coordinator Coordinator Alternative Programs School Counseling

Deborah Somerville Glenda Myrick Coordinator Coordinator Health Services Safe & Drug-Free Schools

Sharon Ochs Coordinator Superintendent’s Designees Pupil Personnel Services

7/08/08 7 Department of Professional Development

Verletta White Executive Director

Cathy Armstrong Deborah Wilson Administrative Assistant Title II Fiscal Assistant

Nicole Tucker-Smith Barbara Bisset Supervisor Coordinator Parent Support Services Leadership Development Joyce Kasoff Monica Elliott Administrative Secretary Administrative Secretary Jeanne Imbriale Coordinator Susan Hahn, Donna Sibley, Teacher & Paraeducator & Terri Greaney Development Parent Services Representatives Maria Arias ParentMobile Administrative Secretary Vacant - New Coordinator Professional Development and Training Anna Ogora – Middlesex Sandy Rhoten – Maiden Choice Jane Merrill Vacant Christine Peter – Maiden Choice Administrative Secretary Coordinator Cindy Baugher – Battle Monument Continuing Professional Latasha Foster – White Oak Development LeVar Jones – Campfield Peggy Passaro Parent Services Representatives Administrative Secretary Resource Centers Diane Rymer Supervisor New Teacher & Paraeducator Support Linda Spence Carol Curran – White Oak Administrative Secretary Debborah Plummer – Campfield/Maiden Choice Cindy Wingerd – Middlesex/Battle Monument Max Khan Resource Center Administrative Secretaries Linda Meyer Technical Trainers Jackie Bowersox Administrative Secretary 7/08/08 8 Division of Business Services

J. Robert Haines, Esq. Deputy Superintendent

Charlene Sciarretta Winopa Mbakop Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant

Michele Prumo Barbara Burnopp Dr. Donald Peccia Michael Sines Michael Goodhues Executive Director Chief Financial Officer Assistant Superintendent Executive Director Chief Information Officer Planning and Support Fiscal Services Human Resources Physical Facilities Information Technology Operations

7/08/08 9 Department of Fiscal Services

Barbara Burnopp Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Gover Administrative Assistant

George L. Sarris Dr. Edward Dieffenbach Patrick Fannon Director Director Controller Office of Budget and Reporting Office of Payroll Office of Controller

7/08/08 10 Department of Planning and Support Operations

Michele Prumo Executive Director

Deborah Decker Administrative Assistant

Linda Fitchett Karen Levenstein Director Director Transportation Food & Nutrition Services

Ghassan Shah Vacant Charles Raulie Planning Administrator Manager Manager Strategic Planning Risk Management Distribution and Print Services

7/08/08 11 Department of Human Resources

Dr. Donald Peccia Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

Deborah Zoller Kelly Hammond Administrative Assistant Personnel Analyst

Daniel Capozzi Dr. Alpheus Arrington Dr. Frances Allen Manager, Staff Relations Director, Personnel Staffing Manager, Personnel Services

7/08/08 12 Department of Physical Facilities

Michael Sines Executive Director

Craig Ebersole Gloria DeFontes Special Assistant, Administrative Assistant Educational Planning

Pradeep “Pete” Dixit Michael Wojnowski Special Assistant, Fiscal Officer, Energy Management Budget and Accounting

Kurt Buckler, P.E. William P. Wingerd Dennis N. Elkins Administrator, Administrator, Administrator, Engineering and Operations Maintenance and Grounds Construction

7/08/08 13 Department of Technology

Mike Goodhues Chief Information Officer

Sue Morsberger Administrative Assistant

Robert Diehl, Jr. Frank Curnoles Manager Manager Information Management Group Student Data

Judson Porter Dan Scroggs Manager Manager, Administrative Support Business Operations Board of Education & Special Projects

Vacant Nick Argyros Manager Manager Computer and Network Support Customer Support Center

7/08/08 14 The Baltimore County Public Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Frances Parker Brenda Stiffler Legal Counsel to Dr. Carol Batoff Chief Auditor Administrative Assistant the Board Ombudsperson Internal Audit

Margaret-Ann Howie, Esq. Dr. Joe A. Hairston General Counsel Superintendent

Vacant J. Robert Haines, Esq. Chief Academic Officer Deputy Superintendent

Rita Fromm Chief of Staff

Vacant Sonja Karwacki Associate Superintendent Dr. Manuel Rodriguez Dr. Barbara Dezmon Executive Director Barbara Burnopp Curriculum & Instruction Area Assistant Assistant to the Superintendent, Special Programs PreK-12 Chief Financial Officer Patricia Lawton (Acting) Superintendent-SW Equity and Assurance

Michele Prumo William Lawrence Kara Calder Dale Rauenzahn Verletta White Executive Director Area Assistant Chief Communications Executive Director Executive Director Planning and Support Superintendent- NW Officer Student Support Services Professional Development

Dr. Donald Peccia Lyle Patzkowsky Mandi Dietrich Asst. Superintendent, Area Assistant Director Human Resources Superintendent- Central Special Projects

Michael Sines Vacant Executive Director Dr. Robert Tomback Executive Director Physical Facilities Area Assistant Research, Accountability, & Superintendent-NE Assessment Stacy Shack (Acting) Michael Goodhues Jean Satterfield Chief Information Officer Area Assistant Superintendent-SE 7/08/08 15 The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Internal Audit President Board of Education Vice President Board of Education

Frances Parker Chief Auditor

Andrea Skalski Andrea Barr Clerk Assistant Chief Auditor

Andrea Manna Debra Stevens Auditor IV Auditor IV

Lynn Bloom Andrea Jamison Sandra White Jason Geisinger Jay Sporre Auditor III Auditor III Auditor II Auditor III Auditor III

7/08/08 16 Exhibit F

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE : July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston

SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE NAMING OF THE LIBRARY PROJECT AT FORT GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ORIGINATOR: William Lawrence, Northwest Area Assistant Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Susan Hershfeld, Principal, Fort Garrison Elementary School

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approves the naming of the library project at Fort Garrison Elementary School library. This is the first reading.

In accordance with Superintendent’s Rule 7330, Fort Garrison Elementary School received permission to renovate the school’s library. The renovation is funded by private sources. Committee members, consisting of a group of parents, staff, and administrators, would like to name the project, The Allan and Charlene Macht Library.

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Exhibit G BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

JULY 8, 2008

RECOMMENDED TRANSFERS

NAME FROM TO

SALLY H. BARBIERI Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Logan Elementary School Bear Creek Elementary School

(Replacing Kimberly O’Connor, recommended for transfer to Assistant Principal, Milbrook Elementary School)

DONNA M. BERGIN Principal Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Milbrook Elementary School Perry Hall Elementary School

(Replacing Deborah Tessier, retiring)

CARISA J. BOWMAN Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Chesapeake High School Battle Monument School

(Replacing Dwight Easterly, recommended for appointment to Principal, Battle Monument School)

KIMBERLY A. O’CONNOR Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Bear Creek Elementary School Milbrook Elementary School

(Replacing Christina Byers, recommended for appointment to Principal, Milbrook Elementary School)

CATHERINE C. THOMAS Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Ridgely Middle School Logan Elementary School

(Replacing Sally Barbieri, recommended for transfer to Assistant Principal, Bear Creek Elementary School)

Exhibit H

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

July 8, 2008

RETIREMENTS

YRS. OF EFFECTIVE NAME POSITION SCHOOL/OFFICE SERVICE DATE

Frances Allen Bus Attendant Kenwood Truck Center 35.0 06/01/08

Mary Ann Birch Certification Assistant Human Resources 15.5 07/01/08

Catherine Clary Mathematics Teacher Perry Hall High 6.0 07/01/08

Robin Eberle Vocational Teacher Hereford High 28.0 06/01/08

David Fisher Phys Ed Teacher Pine Grove Middle 38.0 07/01/08

Rieck Foelber Phys Ed Teacher Franklin Middle 34.0 07/01/08

Althea Franklin On Loan MSDE Chadwick Elementary 18.0 07/01/08

Sharon Garrott Mathematics Teacher Catonsville High 34.4 07/01/08

Mary Grauel Lib Sci. Media Randallstown Elementary 32.0 07/01/08

Carole Jones Reading Specialist Edmondson Hghts Elementary 27.5 07/01/08

Margaret Molton Para-Special Education Charlesmont Elementary 20.0 07/01/08

Roberta Newnan Assistant Principal Perry Hall Middle 18.9 07/01/08

Barbara Pickelsimer Clerk IV Food Services 31.7 07/01/08

Alberta Ricketts Classroom Teacher Fifth District Elementary 39.2 07/01/08

Ronald Ringgold Para-Special Education Ridge/Ruxton School 32.0 07/01/08

Elva Sevier Para-Special Education Dundalk High 6.3 07/01/08

Diana Shaulis Office Secretary Chatsworth School 32.0 07/01/08

Mary Slater Specialized Clerk Timonium/IMS 14.0 07/01/08

Lynn Smith Guidance Ridgely Middle 36.0 07/01/08

Sally Steelman Mathematics Teacher Franklin Middle 35.2 07/01/08

Deborah Tessier Principal Perry Hall Elementary 33.0 07/01/08

Retirements 2 July 8, 2008

YRS. OF EFFECTIVE NAME POSITION SCHOOL/OFFICE SERVICE DATE

Marcelle Tompakov Classroom Teacher Wellwood Intl School 38.0 07/01/08

Catherine Walsh Social Studies Teacher Deep Creek Middle 20.0 07/01/08

Lyn Wilson Office Secretary Halethorpe Elementary 21.2 07/01/08

Kathryn Wing Guidance Overlea High 37.0 07/01/08

As of 6/30/2008 Exhibit I

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 July 8, 2008

RESIGNATIONS

ELEMENTARY – 25

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School Dundalk Elementary School Heather B. Himmelstein, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Melinda M. Becker, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Grade 4 Grade 5

Lauren M. McKinley, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Rachel L. Wdowiak, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Grade 5 Grade 5

Battle Grove Elementary School Featherbed Lane Elementary School Lori A. Gallup, 07/15/08, 2.0 yrs. Karen B. Fisher, 07/01/08, 4.0 yrs. Psychologist Special Education – Self-Contained

Amy R. Schubert, 07/01/08, 12.0 yrs. Franklin Elementary School Library Science Media Kerry C. Pawliske, 07/01/08, 12.0 yrs. Technology Integration Carney Elementary School Arlene D. Fiesta, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Hernwood Elementary School Special Education – Self-Contained Mary Lou Miller, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Grade 4 Maria Aurora R. Isidro-Hara, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Special Education – Self-Contained Johnnycake Elementary School Darcie L. Toone, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Cedarmere Elementary School Special Education - Inclusion Mary Jo A. Link, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Grade 3 Christa M. Zimmerman, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Grade 5 Chase Elementary School Christina L. Dachille, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Kingsville Elementary School Special Education - Inclusion Coreen M. Forloine, 05/31/08, 1.0 yr., 10 mos. Grade 5 Cromwell Valley Elementary School Nicole L. Bauer, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Lutherville Laboratory Grade 1 Nicole D. Filak, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs., 9.0 mos. Occupational Therapist Deep Creek Elementary School Erin N. Bradley, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Owings Mills Elementary School Special Education – Self-Contained Marjorie B. Greene-McDonald, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Grade 5 Deena N. Zellner, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Grade 2 Powhatan Elementary School Megan A. Middleton, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Grade 5

RESIGNATIONS 2 July 8, 2008 Sparks Elementary School Deer Park Middle Magnet School Nicole L. Bowers, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Elizabeth R. Feldman, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Grade 1 English

Wellwood International School Danita U. Henderson, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Marybeth A. Donnelly, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. English French Diana L. O’Connell, 07/01/08, 13.0 yrs. Westchester Elementary School Science Tamra L. Krentzel, 07/01/08, 15.0 yrs. Grade 4 Dulaney High School Kelly S. Robertson, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Science SECONDARY – 58 Dundalk High School Arbutus Middle School Jason P. Bellamy, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Tony L. Jenkins, 07/01/08, 7.0 mos. Data Processing Social Studies Ruifan Li, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Carver Center for Arts & Technology Mathematics Amanda Thom-Woodson, 07/01/08, 15.0 yrs. Dance Raymond A. Paquin, 07/01/08, 4.0 yrs. Mathematics Catonsville Middle School Lesley R. Gajewski, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Eastern Technical High School Science Katrina M. Comp, 07/01/08, 13.0 yrs. Mathematics Sheramy J. Vandernat, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Secondary Nurse Franklin Middle School Mary Jean Lese, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Catonsville High School Special Education – Self-Contained Marcia L. Adams, 07/01/08, 6.0 yrs. Mathematics General John Stricker Middle School Cheryl A. Luginsland, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Amanda M. Lahner, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Spanish Special Education – Self-Contained Michael J. Schlaud, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. David M. Owings, 07/01/08, 16.0 yrs. Social Studies English Hereford High School Claudette Rushing, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Jennifer L. Greenwood, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. English Mathematics

Chesapeake High School Robert G. Petr, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Tammy L. Notaro, 07/01/08, 6.0 yrs. English Mathematics Lansdowne Middle School Deep Creek Middle School Michael S. Lace, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Nicholas A. Beecher, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Science Science Loch Raven High School Andrea C. Swift, 07/01/08, 1.0 yrs. Michael D. Parker, 07/01/08, 14.0 yrs. Mathematics Mathematics

Maria D. Tovar-Gamero, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Keli L. Walls, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Spanish Science

RESIGNATIONS 3 July 8, 2008 Middle River Middle School Trisha A. Long, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Sharon B. Vail, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Science English Randallstown High School Milford Mill Academy George E. Bearden, 05/31/08, 3.0 mos. La’Shore E. Redmond, 07/01/08 6.0 yrs. ROTC Instructor Science

Mary-Sarah Proctor, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Roosevelt A. Rolle, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. English Special Education – Self-Contained

Overlea High School Ridgely Middle School Heather T. Cassetta, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Sabrina L. Shaner, 07/01/08, 9.0 mos. Science Technology Education

John J. Connelly, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Rosedale Center English Jennifer L. Poeta, 05/23/08, 4.0 yrs., 9.0 mos. Special Education – Self-Contained Joseph K. Zmikly, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. English Sparrows Point Middle School Allison S. Paul, 07/01/08, 6.0 yrs. Owings Mills High School Special Education - Inclusion Nancy E. Lotz, 07/01/08, 10.0 mos. Modern Languages Cristin A. Ryan, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Science Parkville High School Stephen J. Giermek, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Sparrows Point High School Technology Education Loyce M. Bergin, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Science Melissa L. Rhoton, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. German Stemmers Run Middle School Jill H. Fisher, 07/01/08, 6.0 yrs. Jonathan T. Stevenson, 07/01/08, 6.0 yrs. Resource Teacher Health Frances C. Sugg, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr., 7.0 mos. Patapsco High School English Kelly L. Clark, 07/01/08, 2.0 yrs. Guidance Towson High School Jennifer M. Kemmery, 07/01/08, 10.0 yrs. Amanda M. Nagel, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. English Science Western School of Science and Technology Grace Yador, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs., 7.0 mos. Brian K. Nowotnik, 07/01/08, 9.0 yrs. English English

Perry Hall Middle School Windsor Mill Middle School Stacey M. Miller, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs. Yanyu Zhou, 06/04/08, 10.0 mos. Mathematics Asian

Perry Hall High School Woodlawn High School Iain R. Eastman, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Johanna M. Grimes, 07/01/08, 1.0 yr. Science Spanish

Kendall E. Lears, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs. Mathematics

RESIGNATIONS 4 July 8, 2008

CENTRAL OFFICES – 2 Office of Humanities Student Support Services Nancy A. Takenaga, 05/24/08, 2.0 yrs., 10.0 mos. Jacquelyn Fulcher, 05/21/08, 19.0 yrs. Resource Teacher Special School RN

RESIGNATIONS FROM LEAVE - 13 Sarah C. Bittner, granted Child Rearing Leave, 09/23/06-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 5.0 yrs., 7.0 mos. Karen K. Buch, granted Unusual and Imperative Leave, 07/01/06-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Kristen M. Clark, granted Personal Leave, 07/01/07-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 8.0 yrs. Kristy A. Ehlke, granted Unusual and Imperative Leave, 02/01/08-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 4.0 yrs. Lisa C. Goodwin, granted Child Rearing Leave, 06/29/06-06/29/08, 07/01/08, 10.0 yrs. Stephanie R. Hafez, granted Child Rearing Leave, 07/01/06-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Colleen C. Karnicki, granted Child Rearing Leave, 09/18/06-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 16.0 yrs. Laura A. Marsico, granted Child Rearing Leave, 01/31/07-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 9.0 yrs. Holly Miller, granted Child Rearing Leave, 08/21/06-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Amy L. Moran, granted Child Rearing Leave, 04/24/06-04/24/08, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs. Patricia J. Pieper, granted Child Rearing Leave, 05/27/06-05/27/08, 07/01/08, 11.0 yrs. Meredith P. Reaser, granted Child Rearing Leave, 04/20/06-04/20/08, 07/01/08, 3.0 yrs., 10.0 mos. Julie L. Trumbauer, granted Unusual and Imperative Leave, 07/01/07-06/30/08, 07/01/08, 7.0 yrs.

Exhibit J

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

July 8, 2008

LEAVES

ACADEMIC LEAVE

SARAH SCOTT ATHERTON – (English) Parkville Middle School Effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009

MONICA L. SIMONSEN – (Special Education) Special Education Office – ESS Building Effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009

CHILD REARING LEAVES

MARY CLAVIN BONIFACE – (Elementary) Prettyboy Elementary School Effective July 18, 2008, through June 30, 2010

RACHEL JAKOBI GALIAN – (Mathematics) Franklin High School Effective June 14, 2008, through June 14, 2010

ALICIA MAZOUAT MATESA – (Science) Formerly Dulaney High School Effective September 21, 2008, through June 30, 2010

KERRI OBORSKI MAXWELL – (Resource) Baltimore Highland Elementary School Effective October 27, 2008, through June 30, 2010

UNUSUAL OR IMPERATIVE LEAVES

JULIE WOJCIECHOWSKI – (Elementary) Featherbed Lane Elementary School Effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009

RESCINDED ACADEMIC LEAVE (Board Agenda May 20, 2008)

ACADEMIC LEAVE

JENNIFER D. FRAMPTON – (Elementary) Home & Hospital Effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009

DOP: 7/9/2008 Exhibit K BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS

JULY 8, 2008

NAME FROM TO

WANDA P. BETTER-DAVIS Area Executive Assistant (Operations) Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Baltimore City Public School System Winand Elementary School

(Replacing Sherri Bell, transferred to Assistant Principal, Glyndon Elementary School)

CHRISTINA C. BYERS Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Milbrook Elementary Milbrook Elementary School School

(Replacing Donna Bergin, recommended for transfer to Principal, Perry Hall Elementary School)

MICHELLE P. FEENEY Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Westchester Elementary School Catonsville Middle School

(Replacing Nicole Norris, promoted to Principal, Lansdowne Middle School)

DEANA M. GIANNELLI Teacher/Mathematics Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Perry Hall Middle School Perry Hall Middle School

(Replacing Roberta Newnan, retiring)

SHARI L. LAUN Senior Project Manager – Enterprise Project Manager Team Leader (Effective July 9, 2008) Platforms and Business Solutions Department of Technology Constellation Energy

(Redirected position)

ROBIN D. LOPEZ School Performance Specialist Compliance Specialist (Effective July 9, 2008) Maryland State Department of Office of Title I Education

(Replacing Gayle Lomax, resigned)

TINA M. NELSON Teacher/Resource Coordinator (Effective July 9, 2008) Office of Social Studies Office of Elementary Social Studies

(Replacing Steve Buettner, transferred to Principal, Lutherville Laboratory School)

Recommended Appointments 2 July 8, 2008

NAME FROM TO

ALLISON E. ROSZEL Teacher/Special Education Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Deep Creek Middle School Ridgely Middle School

(Replacing Catherine Thomas, recommended for transfer to Assistant Principal, Middleborough Elementary School)

PAUL C. SCOTT Teacher/Classroom Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Timonium Elementary School Chapel Hill Elementary School

(Replacing Jennifer Mullenax, promoted to Assistant to the Area Assistant Superintendent, Central Area)

GREGORY L. VUKOV Acting Senior Manager – Network Manager, Computer and (Effective July 9, 2008) and Systems Management Network Support Baltimore County Government Department of Technology

(Replacing Gary Schlimme, retired)

PATRICIA E. ABERNETHY Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Chief Academic Officer (Effective July 9, 2008) Planning and Accountability Office of the Superintendent Baltimore City Public School System

(Replacing Sonia Diaz)

MARY L. DAGEN Teacher/Resource Supervisor (Effective July 9, 2008) Department of Research, Office of Title I Accountability and Assessment

(Replacing Danielle Crossley, transferred to Specialist, Office of Title I)

DWIGHT J. EASTERLY Assistant Principal Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Battle Monument School Battle Monument School

(Replacing Rosalie Daddura, transferring to Principal, Grange Elementary School)

TARA B. MCNULTY Teacher/Resource Assistant Principal (Effective July 9, 2008) Randallstown High School Chesapeake High School

(Replacing Carisa Bowman, recommended for transfer to Assistant Principal, Battle Monument School)

ANDREW L. PARISER Teacher/Resource Coordinator (Effective July 9, 2008) Department of Student Support Alternative Programs, Services Dropout Prevention, and Summer School

(Replacing Vicki Ciulla, promoted to Principal, Berkshire Elementary School) Exhibit L

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

RE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent

PERSON(S): Rick Gay, Manager, Office of Purchasing Michael G. Sines, Executive Director, Department of Physical Facilities

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approves the following contract recommendations.

*****

See the attached list of contract recommendations presented for consideration by the Board of Education of Baltimore County.

RLG/caj

Appendix I – Recommendations for Award of Contracts – Board Exhibit

1 Recommendations for Award of Contracts Board Exhibit – July 8, 2008

The following contract recommendations are presented for consideration by the Board of Education of Baltimore County.

1. Contract Modification: Algebraic Thinking Contract #: JNI-750-06

Term: N/A Extension: 1 year Contract Ending Date: Until replaced Estimated previous original award value: $1,418,000 Estimated modification award value: $ 816,724 Estimated new total award value: $2,234,724

Description:

On May 9, 2006, the Board approved a contract with National Training Network to purchase Algebraic Thinking, which is a middle school mathematics program designed for students to successfully complete Algebra I in grade 9. The program uses a combination of intense staff development and unique methodology.

The Algebraic Thinking program was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. A focus group composed of teachers and parents recommended this text. Included in the new contract amount will be comprehensive training, consulting, data analysis, and Internet access, as well as teacher and student materials selected for students in Grades 6 and 7.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

National Training Network, Inc. Summerfield, NC

Responsible school or office: Office of Mathematics, PreK-12

Contact person: Patricia Baltzley

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details The PDK audit does not address this item.

2. Contract Modification: Project SEED for Elementary Mathematics Contract #: RGA-178-06

Term: N/A Extension: 1 year Contract Ending Date: 7/31/10 Estimated original award value: $ 778,500 Estimated modification amount: $ 299,000 Estimated new total amount $1,077,500

Description:

This contract consists of providing professional development in elementary mathematics. It was originally approved by the Board on February 14, 2006, for three years. The program is being extended for an additional year from 2009 to 2010 through a memorandum of understanding with Project SEED. Project SEED is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with a school district to use mathematics to increase the educational options of low- achieving students.

There are additional funds provided to Project SEED by the Weinberg Grant of $330,000 over two years.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Project SEED, Inc. Berkeley, CA

Responsible school or office: Office of Mathematics PreK-12

Contact person: Patricia Baltzley

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.3.1

Explanatory Details: Provide comprehensive professional development in the content areas and in strategies for delivery that align and exceed the cognitive rigor of the Maryland Content Standards and assessments.

3. Contract Modification: Special Education Therapy Services Contract #: PCR-279-05

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: 5/23/10 Estimated annual award value: N/A Estimated total award value: N/A

Description:

This contract modification adds four providers to the contract. The initial contract for $7.5 million over five years was approved by the Board on May 24, 2005, for providers of speech, occupational and physical therapies, audiology, and education of the deaf/hard-of- hearing using sign language to students ranging in age from birth to 21. Services are provided in a variety of locations in the county.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Cross Country Staffing Malden, MA Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Bryn Mawr, PA PediaStaff Tupelo, MI Align Staffing Greenbelt, MD SLP School Staffing Suwanee, GA Travis Consulting Largo, MD

Responsible school or office: Office of Special Education

Contact person: Patricia Lawton

Funding source: Operating budget and Pass-through Grant

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.9.2

Explanatory Details: Assist the Board in obtaining stakeholders’ commitment to equal access and equitable allocation of resources. Take steps to ensure that all students can succeed regardless of ethnicity, primary language, mobility, or economic status. Establish linkage to the budget process (see Recommendation 8).

4. Contract: 2008 PSAT/NMSQT Early Participation Program Contract #: JNI-708-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $175,052 Estimated total award value: $175,052

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

The 2008-2009 Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) Early Participation Program is a BCPS initiative that involves ninth and tenth grade students in preparing and planning for success later in secondary school and in college. The Early Participation Program is an educational initiative by the system to increase opportunities for all students, with particular attention to those under-represented in college populations. The cost is determined by the expected participation based on the projected 2008 enrollment figures for the participating classes and the PSAT/NMSQT participation in 2007. The set fee will not change regardless of actual participation numbers.

It has been determined that, in accordance with Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 3215 and 3250, the Office of Purchasing Policy 4002.4, and in the opinion of the Office of Purchasing, that this procurement qualifies and meets the criteria to be considered a sole- source procurement. This opinion is based on the fact that the PSAT/NMSQT examination and all items (questions) contained therein, including all copies thereof, all examination materials, and all data including, but not limited to, all individually identifiable information collected under this agreement, is at all times exclusively owned by the College Board.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

The College Board Bala Cynwyd, PA

Responsible school or office: AVID/College Board

Contact person: Jessie L. Douglas

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.9.5

Explanatory Details: Offering the PSAT for all diploma-bound grades nine and ten students. BCPS has funded the administration of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) for all grade nine and ten students for the past two years. This is in support of the Blueprint for Progress goal to improve achievement for all students as well as to create more opportunities for all students to have access to rigorous courses, college preparation, and life- long learning. The PSAT is an initial step and measures the skills students have developed during their educational life in critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. Counselors and teachers use the minimum score of 55 on the PSAT to recommend students to participate in gifted and talented courses. In addition, PSAT best prepares students on these grade levels for SAT with personalized feedback information and study plans based on the PSAT results, and later in high school dual enrollment opportunities at local colleges.

5. Contract: Asphalt and Concrete Work Contract #: MBU-573-08

Term: 5 years Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/13 Estimated annual award value: $1,000,000 Estimated total award value: $5,000,000

Bid issued: May 15, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 23, 2008 Due date: June 5, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 52 No. of bids received: 3 No. of no-bids received: 5

Description:

This contract consists of providing on-call asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services: labor, equipment, materials, supervision, tools, and all related incidentals required to provide services on an as-needed basis to include not-to-exceed quotes for large projects. The award was based on the most favorable labor price for asphalt and concrete separately.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

A-L Abatement Baltimore, MD Melvin Benhoff Sons, Inc. Baltimore, MD Most Incorporated Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

6. Contract: College Readiness Mathematics Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials Contract #: JNI-705-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $90,559 Estimate total award value: $90,559

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of purchasing student textbooks and materials, as well as teacher materials and professional development, for the new College Readiness Mathematics course. The Discovering Advanced Algebra program was selected for Grade 12 students enrolled in this course beginning in the 2008-2009 school year. Discovering Advanced Algebra was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. This textbook provides the best match to the BCPS mathematics curriculum for College Readiness Mathematics and was selected in collaboration with Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). The textbook provides a smooth transition from the required courses of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II into the first credit-bearing courses at CCBC or other college/university programs.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Key Curriculum Press Emeryville, CA

Responsible school or office: Office of Mathematics, PreK-12

Contact person: Patricia Baltzley

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.3.1

8 7. Contract: Eighth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials for SpringBoard Contract #: RGA-103-09 Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated total award value: $232,306

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of student textbooks, materials, and teacher materials to revise the Grade 8 language arts curriculum to include SpringBoard, Level III, from College Board. SpringBoard, Level III, will add rigorous instruction, best teaching practices, and AVID strategies to the BCPS middle school language arts curriculum. SpringBoard will provide a smooth transition for students from middle school to high school. The professional development offered by College Board will benefit new and veteran teachers as they plan for instruction by training them in best teaching practices and AVID strategies. Rigorous instruction and multiple teaching strategies are used throughout the program, and differentiation is provided for all types of abilities and learning styles.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

College Board New York, NY Mackin Library Media Burnsville, MN Perma-Bound Jacksonville, IL

Responsible school or office: Office of Language Arts PreK-12

Contact person: Heather Miller

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: A.3.1 and A.9.8

Explanatory Details: Recommendations provided on pages 352-353 of the PDK audit report identify rigor, prerequisite skills, teaching strategies to guide instruction, and differentiation strategies. Recommendations provided on page 367 of the PDK audit report specifically mention that “all students have access to comparable instructional and curricular experiences.”

8. Contract: Elementary ESOL and Support Materials Contract #: JNI-707-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $520,150 Estimated total award value: $520,150

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract replaces the current ESOL contract for grades one through five, and provides updated student and teacher curriculum materials and professional development.

The Cornerstone program was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. A focus group composed of teachers and parents recommended this text. The textbook provides rigorous instruction and extensive practice in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on the skills targeted in mainstream reading/language arts curricula. Support materials offer strategies for differentiated instruction and infusion of technology.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Pearson Longman White Plains, NY

Responsible school or office: Office of World Languages

Contact person: Margaret Johnson

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.9.4

Explanatory Details: Develop a comprehensive curriculum, program, and assessment plan to provide the framework for a consistent educational program, including the components noted in Recommendations 1, 2 and 5.

9. Contract: Flexible Benefits Administrator Contract #: PCR-227-09 (MABE Contract)

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: Until replaced Estimated annual award value: $75,000 Estimated total award value: N/A

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of providing flexible benefits administration for health care and dependent care spending accounts. There are currently 666 employees participating in the health care spending account and 217 employees participating in the dependent care spending account. Employees are allowed to contribute a maximum of $4,000 per family to the health care spending account, and a maximum of $5,000 to the dependent care spending account. Cost is $48 per employee per year.

Board policy 3210 and §5-112, Paragraph (3) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland allows BCPS to utilize contracts awarded or negotiated by other government agencies.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Alliance Benefit Group-MidAtlantic, LLC Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Office of Employee Benefits

Contact person: Kathleen Harmon

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Detail: The PDK audit does not address this item.

10. Contract: Food Products Contract #: MBU-587-08

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $410,000 Estimated total award value: $410,000

Bid issued: May 28, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: June 11, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 26 No. of bids received: 7 No. of no-bids received: 5

Description:

This contract consists of supplying various food products.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Dori Foods, Inc. Richmond, VA Feesers Harrisburg, PA PFG Carroll County Foods New Windsor, MD FOODCO USA Laurel, MD ConAgra Foods, Inc. Troy, OH Glennco, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Office of Food and Nutrition Services

Contact person: Karen Levenstein

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

11. Contract: French I Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials Contract #: JNI-702-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $160,575 Estimated total award value: $160,575

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract is for student and teacher curriculum materials and professional development to replace the current program for the French I curriculum originally purchased in 1998. Discovering French Bleu was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. A focus group composed of teachers and parents recommended this text. The national standards for foreign language learning are the cornerstone of the program with a strong focus on the varied French-speaking cultures. Discovering French Blanc (French II) and Discovering French Rouge (French III) will use the Discovery French Bleu with different curriculum guides written for each course.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Austin, TX

Responsible school or office: Office of World Languages

Contact person: Margaret Johnson

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.9.4

12. Contract: Graphics and Media Software Upgrade Contract #: JNI-703-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $40,000 Estimated total award value: $40,000

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract is to upgrade the Offices of Career and Technology Education’s graphics and media software for the 11 high schools that provide college credit for graphics and media courses.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Academic Superstore Austin, TX

Responsible school or office: Office of Career and Technology Education

Contact person: Leila Walker

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment Recommendation A.9.4

Explanatory Details Develop a comprehensive curriculum, program, and assessment plan to provide the framework for a consistent educational program, including the components noted in Recommendations 1, 2, and 5.

13. Contract: Information Technology Contracted Staffing Services Contract #: JMI-626-08

Term: 5 years Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/13 Estimated annual award value: $1,000,000 Estimated total award value: $5,000,000

Bid issued: April 24, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: May 15, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 60 No. of bids received: 19 No. of no-bids received: 2

Description:

This is an on-call, time-and-materials contract consisting of providing skilled labor to perform programming and analysis support services.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Washington, DC A.E. Brodhurst Corporation Glen Burnie, MD Artisys Corporation Washington, DC CTI Global Solutions Largo, MD DEVNIX, Inc. Baltimore, MD E-Consulting, Inc. Irving, TX Elucid Solutions, Inc. Bethesda, MD Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. Troy, MI Irvine Technology Santa Ana, CA Ismart, LLC Elkridge, MD MGT of America, Inc. Tallahassee, FL Moten Tate, Inc. Orlando, FL RAD Gov Fort Lauderdale, FL Sigman & Summerfield Associates, Inc. Towson, MD Software People, Inc. Smithtown, NY SONA Networks Hunt Valley, MD Systel Inc. of Delaware Atlanta, GA Tidal Technologies Corporation Glen Burnie, MD Yoh Services, LLC Philadelphia, PA

Responsible school or office: Department of Technology

Contact person: Michael Goodhues

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

14. Contract: Language Laboratories Contract #: MBU-553-08

Term: 2 years Extension: 4 years Contract Ending Date: 7/31/14 Estimated annual award value: $ 50,000 Estimated total award value: $300,000

Bid issued: May 15, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: June 5, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 7 No. of bids received: 1 No. of no-bids received: 3

Description:

This contract consists of providing and installing wireless/portable language laboratory systems.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Stevens Learning Systems, Inc. Norcross, GA

Responsible school or office: Office of Humanities

Contact person: Patricia Lawton

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

15. Contract: LANGUAGE! Supplies/Materials and Training Contract #: RGA-105-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $140,655 Estimated total award value: $140,655

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of the purchase of supplies/materials and training for the LANGUAGE! reading/writing intervention program. This program will be utilized in 27 elementary schools. Identified general and special education students in grades 4 and 5 who are performing approximately two years below grade level in reading, as determined by a placement test and the Maryland School Assessment, will receive this research-based, systemic, and explicit program. The program includes formative and summative assessments that will be used to differentiate and drive instruction. Training, coaching, and demonstration lessons will be provided to teachers and resource personnel. Administrators will receive fidelity checklists and will be included in progress meetings to strengthen the full implementation of the program. Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Sopris West Education Services Longmont, CO

Responsible school or office: Language Arts Pre K-12

Contact person: Jean Wilson

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.3.1. Align instructional strategies with each objective, particularly for grades prekindergarten to grade 8, in terms of content, context, and cognitive rigor. Provide teachers with strategies that give specific approaches to teaching the expected learning of the objective. Explanatory Details: Provide a language arts intervention program for fourth and fifth graders performing significantly below grade level in 27 lower-performing elementary schools.

17 16. Contract: MSA Home Report Distribution Contract #: MBU-586-08

Term: 1 year Extension: 3 years Contract Ending Date: 7/31/12 Estimated annual award value: $ 60,000 Estimated total award value: $240,000

Bid issued: May 15, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 23, 2008 Due date: June 5, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 5 No. of bids received: 1 No. of no-bids received: 0

Description:

This contract consists of extracting math and reading scores from the Maryland State Department of Education’s electronic results, and the compilation of this data into individual student reports to be mailed to each student.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Distribution Postal Company, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment

Contact person: Stacy Shack

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

17. Contract: Maintenance, Repair, and Installation of Floor Tiles Contract #: MBU-575-08

Term: 5 years, 6 months Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 12/31/13 Estimated annual award value: $ 500,000 Estimated total award value: $2,750,000

Bid issued: May 1, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 14, 2008 Due date: May 27, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 35 No. of bids received: 4 No. of no-bids received: 3

Description:

This on-call, time-and-materials contract consists of providing floor tile maintenance and repair services including labor, equipment, materials, supervision, tools, and all related incidentals.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

A-L Abatement, Inc. Baltimore, MD Colossal Contractors, Inc. Burtonsville, MD Most Incorporated, Inc. Baltimore, MD Tito Contractors, Inc. Washington, DC

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

18. Contract: On-call Fencing Services Contract #: JMI-604-09 (Baltimore County Government ITB# 206497)

Term: 1 year Extension: 4 years Contract Ending Date: 4/30/13 Estimated annual award value: $ 250,000 Estimated total award value: $1,250,000

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This on-call, time-and-materials contract consists of fence installation and repair services. Board of Education Policy 3210 and §5-112, Paragraph (3) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland allows BCPS to participate in contracts awarded or negotiated by other government agencies if the lead agency for the contract follows the public bidding procedures.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

CMF, Inc. (dba Best Fence) Glen Burnie, MD Hercules Fence of Maryland, LLC College Park, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Operating budget and capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

19. Contract: Physical Exams, Retirement System Physicals Contract #: PCR-226-09 (Baltimore County contract #206434)

Term: 4 years, 8 months Extension: 10 years Contract Ending Date: 2/28/23 Estimated annual award value: $ 120,000 Estimated total award value: $1,760,000

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A No. of bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of providing physical examinations for newly-hired BCPS employees who wish to become eligible for the Baltimore County retirement program. Board of Education Policy 3210 and §5-112, Paragraph (3) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland allow BCPS to utilize contracts awarded or negotiated by other government agencies.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Occupational Medical Services, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Office of Employee Benefits and Retirement

Contact person: Kathy Harmon

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

20. Contract: Pre-calculus Curricula Textbooks and Support Materials Contract #: JNI-706-09

Term: 1 year Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $475,600 Estimated total award value $475,600

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of the purchase of student and teacher curriculum materials to replace the current instructional materials for the pre-calculus courses (College Algebra, Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Honors Pre-calculus, and G/T 10 Pre-calculus) originally purchased in 1997. College Algebra and Trigonometry was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. A focus group composed of teachers and college/university partners recommended this text.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Pearson Education, Inc. Lebanon, IN

Responsible school or office: Office of Mathematics PreK-12

Contact person: Patricia Baltzley

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.3.1

21. Contract: Spanish I Curriculum Textbooks and Support Materials Contract #: JNI-704-09

Term: 1 year Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 7/31/09 Estimated annual award value: $844,350 Estimated total award value: $844,350

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of student textbooks and materials as well as teacher materials to replace the current textbook program for the Spanish I curriculum originally purchased in 1998. The Exprésate I program was selected for students in Spanish I courses beginning in the 2008-2009 school year.

Exprésate I was selected using the process outlined in Policy and Rule 6163.2. A focus group composed of teachers and parents recommended this text as the one that would be the foundation for the sequential Spanish language program leading to advanced placement in Levels V and VI. Exprésate II and III will be used for Spanish II and III with different curriculum guides written for each course.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Austin, TX

Responsible school or office: Office of World Languages

Contact person: Margaret Johnson

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: Recommendation A.9.4

23 22. Contract: National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Purchasing Consortium Contract #: RGA-101-09

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: Until replaced Estimated annual award value: $1,000,000 Estimated total award value: N/A

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A No. of bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract would allow Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Purchasing to comparison-shop by joining with other local governmental entities in the National Inter- governmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) which was established through a collaborative effort of public agencies across the United States with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume.

National IPA aggregates purchasing volume of participating public agencies across the country in order to receive larger volume discounts from suppliers. This is an optional use program with no minimum volume requirements.

This procedure is in compliance with Board of Education Policy 3210 which encourages Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to utilize contracts awarded or negotiated by other government agencies as well as §5-112, Paragraph (3) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland allows BCPS to participate in contracts for goods or commodities that are awarded by other public agencies or by intergovernmental purchasing organizations if the lead agency for the contract follows the public bidding procedures. The contracts offered by the National IPA are competitively bid local government contracts and meets local agency piggy- backing requirements.

Some of the contracts offered by the National IPA include emergency response medical supplies, refuse containers, grounds maintenance equipment, office products, and furniture and related equipment.

BCPS is already a member of the U.S. Communities Consortium, the Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council run by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies, and The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

Recommendation:

Recommendation of award of contract to:

National Intergovernmental Purchasing Brentwood, TN Alliance (National IPA)

Responsible school or office: Office of Purchasing

Contact person: Rick Gay

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this area.

25 23. Contract: Vehicle Parts and Materials Contract #: MBU-552-08

Term: 3 years Extension: 2 years Contract Ending Date: 7/31/13 Estimated annual award value: $ 2,000,000 Estimated total award value: $10,000,000

Bid issued: April 24, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 5, 2008 Due date: May 15, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 50 No. of bids received: 28 No. of no-bids received: 1

Description:

This contract consists of supplying vehicle parts and materials for maintaining the BCPS fleet of vehicles.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Adams Chevrolet Harve De Grace, MD American Bus Sales & Service Annapolis, MD ATEL Bus & Truck Landover, MD B & W Auto Electric Baltimore, MD Baltimore Auto Supply Co Baltimore, MD Bare Truck Center, Inc. Westminster, MD Beltway International Trucks Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Truck Sales Baltimore, MD CRW Parts, Inc. Baltimore, MD Cummins Radiator Company Baltimore, MD Delcoline Auto Parts Essex, MD Fleet Parts & Supplies, Inc. Baltimore, MD Fleetpride Baltimore, MD G. G. Industries Belair, MD Harbor Truck Sales and Service, Inc. Baltimore, MD Hickory International, Inc. Bel Air, MD Jasper Engines & Transmissions Jasper, IN Jerry's Chevrolet Baltimore, MD Johnson & Towers Baltimore, MD Maryland Glass & Mirror Baltimore, MD Montgomery Automotive, Inc. Beltsville, MD P & H Auto Electric, Inc. Baltimore, MD Packer Norris Ford Baltimore, MD Parts Depot, Inc. Pennsauken, NJ Peter's Spring & Alignment Baltimore, MD School Bus Parts Co. Plumsteadville, PA Timonium Auto Parts Hunt Valley, MD West End Service, Inc. Ellicott City, MD Responsible school or office: Office of Transportation Contact person: Linda Fitchett

Funding source: Operating budget PDK Audit Alignment: None Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

26 24. Contract: Web-based Courses Contract #: RGA-104-09

Term: 2 years Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 8/31/10 Estimated annual award value: $139,000 Estimated total award value: $278,000

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Bid due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A No. of non-responsive: N/A

Description:

On August 10, 2004, and again on August 22, 2006, the Board approved a contract for web- based (on-line) courses covering topics to include multicultural education, gifted and talented education, special education, human relations, and student diversity.

CaseNEX offers professional development courses using a case methodology approach. These online courses help teachers understand and address the complexity of today’s classrooms. Courses utilize discussion forums, a virtual library, web broadcasts, and the critical perspectives of master teachers and educational experts. These courses may be taken for continuing professional development in-service credits or graduate credits.

Recommendations:

Award of contract is recommended to:

CaseNEX, LLC Charlottesville, VA

Responsible school or office: Department of Professional Development

Contact person: Verletta White

Funding source: Operating budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

25. Contract: Wireless Access Points and Controllers Contract #: JMI-605-09 (Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Cooperative Bidding Program) Term: 2 years, 6 months Extension: 0 Contract Ending Date: 12/31/10 Estimated annual award value: $ 350,000 Estimated total award value: $ 875,000

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This contract consists of wireless access points and controllers manufactured by Meru Networks and procured through an authorized reseller. The provision of such equipment and associated services shall augment the ongoing implementation of fiber to schools and in upgraded office and school electronics.

This contract is from the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Cooperative Bidding Program. This program does not require membership and there are no fees for using the program, which operates under an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Baltimore County Public Schools is piggy-backing the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Cooperative Bidding Program in accordance with Maryland state law and board policy that allow using contracts awarded by other public agencies.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Fusion Network Systems Columbia, MD

Responsible school or office: Office of Technology

Contact person: Michael Goodhues

Funding source: Operating budget and capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK Audit does not address this item.

26. Contract Modification: Renovation – Hereford Middle School Contract #: PCR-214-06

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $10,203,250 Estimated modification amount: $30,000

Description:

On August 22, 2006, the Board approved an award of contract to Kinsley Construction, Inc., for the renovation of Hereford Middle School.

This contract modification will provide abatement services to remove the existing sheetrock ceiling in the kitchen. The architect/engineer has reviewed the proposal and found it to be reasonable.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Kinsley Construction, Inc. York, PA

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

27. Contract Modification: Renovation – Old Court Middle School Contract #: JNI-712-06

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $12,954,000 Estimated modification amount: $512,000

Description:

On November 8, 2006, the Board approved a contract of $12,954,000 and a 7.5% contingency of $971,550 for the renovation of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, ADA and partial restroom upgrades, enhancements to science classrooms, and installation of new ceilings.

This contract modification includes renovating and upgrading for ADA compliance eight (8) student gang restrooms and two (2) single faculty restrooms. The architect has reviewed the proposal and found it to be reasonable.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Phillips Way, Inc. Finksburg, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

28. Contract Modification: Renovation – General John Stricker Middle School Contract #: PCR-213-06

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $13,695,111 Estimated modification amount: $21,162

Description:

On November 8, 2006, the Board approved this contract for the renovation of General John Stricker Middle School.

This contract modification includes providing shelving in three storage rooms. The architect has reviewed the proposal and found it to be reasonable.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Tuckman-Barbee Construction Co., Upper Marlboro, MD Inc. Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

29. Contract Modification: General Contractor Construction Services Contract – Renovation – Perry Hall Middle School Contract #: JNI-713-06

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $16,213,000 Estimated modification amount: $230,731

Description:

On September 19, 2006, the Board awarded a contract to James W. Ancel, Inc. (JWA). This contract modification will provide for: asbestos abatement in the entire cafeteria ceiling and associated steel beams and columns; demolition of the entire cafeteria ceiling and grid system, as well as light fixtures and speakers; and the installation of new acoustical ceiling and grid system, light fixtures, and speakers.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

James W. Ancel, Inc. Towson, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does address this item.

30. Contract Modification: Systemic and Programmatic Renovation – Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Contract #: PCR-261-07

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $13,190,871 Estimated modification amount: $68,000 (Not to Exceed)

Description:

On May 8, 2007, the Board approved this contract for the renovation of selective HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, ADA and restroom upgrades, enhancements to science classrooms, new windows, fire alarm, and sprinkler system, and electrical, gas, and water services.

This contract modification includes the installation of a new ceiling grid, ceiling tile, and to lower existing lighting to offset space restrictions for piping and utilities on the first floor.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Kinsley Construction, Inc. York, PA

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

31. Contract Modification: Systemic and Programmatic Renovation – Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Contract #: PCR-261-07

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $13,190,871 Estimated modification amount: $68,470

Description:

This contract modification includes all labor, material, and equipment to make repairs and reinforcement to the concrete planks under the stage at the restroom wall. The architect has reviewed the proposal and found it to be reasonable.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

Kinsley Construction, Inc. York, PA

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

32. Contract Modification: Construction Management Services – Vincent Farm Elementary School Contract #: MWE-825-06

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $119,710 Estimated modification amount: $24,000

Description:

On May 23, 2006, the Board approved a contract with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.

During the course of preparing the mechanical equipment for operation, it has been necessary to bring in holding tanks to download the fluid that was installed in the underground well piping. In order to keep the project on schedule, the construction manager (CM) will contract with contractors to have this work performed. The work is estimated not to exceed $24,000. At this time, we request board approval to increase the CM contract to cover these additional services.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification is recommended to:

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Towson, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

33. Contract: Window, Blind, and Door Replacement – Deep Creek Elementary School Contract #: MBU-541-08

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $553,300 Estimated contingency amount: 55,330 Estimated total award value: $608,630

Bid issued: April 24, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 6, 2008 Due date: May 27, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 7 No. of bids received: 4 No. of no-bids received: 0

Description:

This project consists of the removal and proper disposal of existing window systems, blinds, and exterior doors, and installation of new window systems, blinds, 34 exterior doors and four selected frames.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

RWC Contracting Corporation Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

Bidders’ Names RWC E Pikounis Maryland Contracting Construction, Construction, North Point Corporation Inc. Inc. Builders, Inc 2.1 Base Bid $553,300 $563,473 $568,000 $609,000 2.2 Unit Prices - Masonry Repointing and Restoration $14/LF $6/LF $25/LF $9/LF

34. Contract: Additions at Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Middle School Contract #: MBU-585-08

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $6,741,000 Estimated contingency amount: 674,000 Estimated total award value: $7,415,000

Bid issued: May 23, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: June 3, 2008 Due date: June 18, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 20 No. of bids received: 10 No. of no-bids received: 1

Description:

This project consists of building of a new addition at Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Middle School. It includes all civil/site work, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical work. There is also limited hazardous material abatement.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

North Point Builders, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does address this item.

Contract: Additions to Hillcrest Elementary and Catonsville Middle Schools Contract Number: MBU-585-08

Bidders’ Names

Keller Tuckman- North Point Brothers, Phillips TMI General Barbee Builders Inc. Way, Inc. Contractors Construction Hillcrest Elementary Base Bid $3,338,000 $3,390,000 $3,562,000 $3,603,000 $3,700,000 Alternate No. 1 ADD: relocation of health suite and expansion of cafeteria $268,000 $232,000 $158,000 $153,000 $177,000

Alternate No. 2 ADD: two single ADA Recreation and Parks restrooms on the exterior of the addition $58,000 $78,000 $62,000 $41,000 $54,000 Catonsville Middle Base Bid $2,648,000 $2,760,000 $2,814,000 $2,851,000 $2,824,000 Alternate 1 $429,000 $425,000 $394,000 $380,000 $420,000 1. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR HILLCREST $3,664,000 $3,700,000 $3,782,000 $3,797,000 $3,931,000 2. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR CATONSVILLE $3,077,000 $3,185,000 $3,208,000 $3,231,000 $3,244,000 3. ADDED BASE BID FOR BOTH SCHOOLS $5,986,000 $6,150,000 $6,376,000 $6,454,000 $6,524,000 4. CONTRACTORS AGGREGATE BID NO BID $6,095,000 $6,310,000 $6,454,000 $6,524,000 5. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR BOTH SCHOOLS $6,741,000 $6,885,000 $6,990,000 $7,028,000 $7,175,000

Contract: Additions to Hillcrest Elementary and Catonsville Middle Schools Contract Number: MBU-585-08

Bidders’ Names

March H&H RWC James Ancel, Westin Huntington Contractors, Contracting Inc. Company & Hopkins Inc. Corporation Hillcrest Elementary Base Bid $3,100,000 $3,682,000 $3,884,000 NO BID NO BID Alternate No. 1 ADD: relocation of health suite and expansion of cafeteria $200,000 $256,000 $243,000 NO BID NO BID

Alternate No. 2 ADD: two single ADA Recreation and Parks restrooms on the exterior of the addition $55,000 $68,300 $56,000 NO BID NO BID Catonsville Middle Base Bid $3,427,000 $2,842,000 $3,146,000 $2,777,700 $3,396,000 Alternate 1 $421,000 $498,200 $422,000 $377,700 $477,600 1. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR HILLCREST $3,355,000 $4,006,300 $4,183,000 NO BID NO BID 2. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR CATONSVILLE $3,848,000 $3,340,200 $3,568,000 $3,155,400 $3,873,600 3. ADDED BASE BID FOR BOTH SCHOOLS $6,527,000 $6,524,000 $7,030,000 NO BID NO BID 4. CONTRACTORS AGGREGATE BID NO BID $6,453,000 $6,970,000 NO BID NO BID 5. ADDED BASE BID AND ALTERNATES FOR BOTH SCHOOLS $7,203,000 $7,346,500 $7,751,000 NO BID NO BID

35. Contract: Roof Replacement – Joppa View Elementary School Contract #: JMI-638-08

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $1,427,477 Estimated contingency amount: 142,748 Estimated total award value: $1,570,225

Bid issued: N/A Pre-bid meeting date: N/A Due date: N/A No. of vendors issued to: N/A No. of bids received: N/A No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

This project consists of the removal of the existing ethylene propylene diene monomer roof system and the installation of approximately 65,967 square feet of a four-ply, built-up, cold-coat surface, and gravel roof system with a 20-year warranty.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Pennsylvania Education Joint Ashburn, VA Purchasing Council (Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.)

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

36. Contract: Boiler Replacement – Shady Spring Elementary School Contract #: PCR-211-08

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $186,700 Estimated contingency amount: 18,670 Estimated total award value: $205,370

Bid issued: May 15, 2008 Pre-bid meeting date: May 22, 2008 Due date: June 5, 2008 No. of vendors issued to: 10 No. of bids received: 5 No. of no-bids received: 0

Description:

This project consists of the removal and installation of two boilers with related piping and valves.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

T A Gorman, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

Bidders' Names T A Gorman, Chasney & Inc. Co Dynastics M&E Sales Denver-Elek Base Bid $186,700 $201,700 $214,700 $233,703 $261,300

37. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services for HVAC Renovations at Chesapeake High School Contract #: JMI-633-08 (PS 08-07)

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $165,534 Estimated modification amount: N/A Estimated total award value: N/A

Description:

On June 10, 2008, the Board gave approval for the Department of Physical Facilities to conduct contract negotiations with URS Corporation for the Chesapeake High School HVAC renovation project. The Department of Physical Facilities has negotiated a cost of $165,534 with the consultant for design documents (schematic, design, and construction) including assistance in state submissions, preparation of cost estimates, assistance during bidding phase, and complete construction administration services.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

URS Corporation Hunt Valley, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

38. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services for HVAC Renovations at Loch Raven High School Contract #: JMI-633-08 (PS 08-07)

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $389,471 Estimated modification amount: N/A Estimated total award value: N/A

Description:

On June 10, 2008, the Board gave approval for the Department of Physical Facilities to conduct contract negotiations with Kibart, Inc., for the Loch Raven High School HVAC renovation project. The Department of Physical Facilities has negotiated a cost of $389,471 with the consultant for design documents (schematic, design, and construction) including assistance in state submissions, preparation of cost estimates, assistance during bidding phase, and complete construction administration services.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Kibart, Inc. Towson, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

39. Fee Acceptance: Design Consultant Services – Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services for Auditorium and Gym Renovations at Woodlawn High School Contract #: JMI-632-08 (PS 08-06)

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A Estimated annual award value: $510,005 Estimated modification amount: N/A Estimated total award value: N/A

Description:

On May 6, 2008, the Board gave approval for the Department of Physical Facilities to conduct contract negotiations with Grieves, Worrall, Wright, & O’Hatnick, Inc. (GWWO, Inc. Architects), for the renovation of the auditorium and limited renovation of the gymnasium at Woodlawn High School. The Department of Physical Facilities has negotiated a cost of $510,005 with the consultant for design and construction documents, assistance during bidding, and complete construction administration services.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Grieves, Worrall, Wright, & Baltimore, MD O’Hatnick, Inc. (GWWO, Inc. Architects)

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Capital budget

PDK Audit Alignment: None

Explanatory Details: The PDK audit does not address this item.

44 Exhibit M

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE : July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: REVISED FY 2009 STATE AND COUNTY CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Barbara Burnopp, Chief Financial Officer

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approve the revised FY 2009 state and county capital budget requests. Funding of $12,000,000 will be transferred from the Loch Raven High School renovation project to the site improvements category of the capital budget. These transferred funds will be used for a number of projects related to parking lot repaving and expansion of lots, building new drop loops, rebuilding athletic tracks, and rebuilding various tennis and multi-use courts. The priority list of site improvement projects is attached.

Attachment I – State and County FY 2009 Capital Budget Requests Attachment II – Site Improvement Projects by Priority Order Attachment III – Site Improvement Projects by Council District

FY 09 Capital Budget Site Improvements List by Priority Order July 1, 2008 Attachment II

County Council Priority Site Improvements Request District 1 Owings Mills HS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis $200,000 4 2 Overlea HS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 100,000 6 3 Pikesville MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 2 4 Dundalk ES - Loading Dock Replacement 150,000 7 5 Eastwood Center - Rebuild Parking Lot and Drop Loop 700,000 7 6 Dundalk ES - Repave Parking Lot 800,000 7 7 Parkville HS - Rebuild Parking Lot (West "A" Bldg.) 400,000 6 8 Loch Raven MS - Repave Parking Lot and Drop Loop 800,000 5 9 Chatsworth ES - Alternate Entrance 500,000 3 10 Milford Mill Academy - Track Replacement 800,000 4 11 Chesapeake HS - Track Replacement 800,000 6 12 Woodlawn MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 4 13 Dundalk MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 7 14 Loch Raven MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 5 15 Gen. John Stricker MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild & Tennis 200,000 7 16 Deep Creek ES - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 7 17 Perry Hall ES - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 5 18 General John Stricker MS - Footbridge Replacement 400,000 7 19 Dundalk MS - Footbridge Renovation 50,000 7 20 Parkville HS - Track Replacement 800,000 6 21 Chase ES - Repave Parking Lot 500,000 6 22 Hebbville ES - Additional Parking 500,000 4 23 Chadwick ES - Additional Parking 500,000 1 24 Halethorpe ES - Additional Parking 500,000 1 25 Powhatan ES - Additional Parking 500,000 2 26 Campfield ES - Additional Parking 500,000 4 27 Franklin ES - Additional Parking 700,000 4 28 Arbutus ES - Additional Parking 500,000 1 29 Miscellaneous Projects 50,000

$12,000,000

FY 09 Capital Budget Site Improvements List by Council District July 1, 2008 Attachment III

County Council Priority Site Improvements Request District 23 Chadwick ES - Additional Parking $500,000 1 24 Halethorpe ES - Additional Parking 500,000 1 28 Arbutus ES - Additional Parking 500,000 1 3 Pikesville MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 2 25 Powhatan ES - Additional Parking 500,000 2 9 Chatsworth ES - Alternate Entrance 500,000 3 1 Owings Mills HS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 4 10 Milford Mill Academy - Track Replacement 800,000 4 12 Woodlawn MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 4 22 Hebbville ES - Additional Parking 500,000 4 26 Campfield ES - Additional Parking 500,000 4 27 Franklin ES - Additional Parking 700,000 4 8 Loch Raven MS - Repave Parking Lot and Drop Loop 800,000 5 14 Loch Raven MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 5 17 Perry Hall ES - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 5 2 Overlea HS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 100,000 6 7 Parkville HS - Rebuild Parking Lot (West "A" Bldg.) 400,000 6 11 Chesapeake HS - Track Replacement 800,000 6 20 Parkville HS - Track Replacement 800,000 6 21 Chase ES - Repave Parking Lot 500,000 6 4 Dundalk ES - Loading Dock Replacement 150,000 7 5 Eastwood Center - Rebuild Parking Lot and Drop Loop 700,000 7 6 Dundalk ES - Repave Parking Lot 800,000 7 13 Dundalk MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 200,000 7 15 Gen. John Stricker MS - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild & Tennis 200,000 7 16 Deep Creek ES - Multi-Use Court/Rebuild and Tennis 150,000 7 18 General John Stricker MS - Footbridge Replacement 400,000 7 19 Dundalk MS - Footbridge Renovation 50,000 7 29 Miscellaneous Projects 50,000

$12,000,000

8 Exhibit N

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Date: July 8, 2008

TO : BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE SCIENCE PREK-12 CURRICULUM

ORIGINATOR:

RESOURCE Dale R. Rauenzahn, Acting Assistant Superintendent, STEM PERSON(S) George Newberry, Director, Science PreK-12

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approves the Science PreK-12 curriculum guides as directed by Policy 8130 and Policy 6000.

*****

Attachment I - Executive Summary Packet for Science PreK-12 curriculum guides Attachment II – Science Curriculum Board Approval Attachment III – BCPS Science Program Grades PreK-5 Attachment IV – BCPS Science Program Grades 6-8 Attachment V – BCPS Science Program Grades 9-12

1 Attachment I

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PreK-12 Science Curriculum April 2008

PreK-12 Science encompasses 46 separate curriculum guides reflective of 88 science courses currently taught in Baltimore County Public Schools. Some curriculum guides correspond to a single course, while others are utilized in multiple related courses. For example, the curriculum guide for environmental science is differentiated for use in four different courses – environmental science, magnet environmental science, environmental science review, and environmental science for the specialized magnet program in Grades 6 through 8 at the magnet middle schools. In general, skills are introduced in the primary and intermediate levels where students are asked to make observations about the ordinary things in their environment and begin to ask how and why questions about them. Skills are further developed at the middle school level as student design simple experiments to answer their questions and broaden the context of their learning. At the high school level, students are asked to apply the skills they have learned to solve problems and investigate specific details.

Science in the elementary and middle grades is integrated but becomes content specific at the high school level. Every curriculum guide describes and demonstrates the instructional path needed to progress from the standards and objectives of the written and taught curriculum toward the aligned target assessments. The curriculum for Science PreK-12 ranges in complexity at each grade level: from the Primary Talent Development modules in Grade 1 to STEM units such as Grade 5 Eco-Trekkers at the elementary level; from Grade 6 science to the magnet program at the middle school level; from Grade 9 Concepts of Physical Science as Applied to Biology (COPS) to Advanced Placement courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science and a host of other elective courses at the high school level.

Every curriculum contains a portion of the science scope and sequence that identifies the content and skill indicators students have learned in the previous grade or course, those addressed in the current grade or course, and those that will be encountered in a subsequent grade or course. This is provided so that teachers understand the path of instruction and the place and importance of the current course objectives within the big picture of science. Articulated Instruction Modules (AIM) for every grade level or course provide a lens through which to view alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum in BCPS with the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC) and the High School Core Learning Goals (CLGs).

Curriculum guides vary depending on the content of the course being addressed; however, each guide provides the teacher with the framework and resources necessary to plan and implement that particular science program. Every curriculum guide is aligned to the appropriate standards. For example, curricula for prekindergarten through Grade 8 are aligned to the Voluntary State Curriculum, while the core science courses (earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science) are aligned to Maryland High School Core Learning Goals 2 through 6, respectively (*). Beyond the core courses, science elective courses are aligned to national, industry, organizational, or internal BCPS standards. Advanced Placement (AP) courses for biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science are aligned to the College Board

2 standards for those specific subjects. International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are aligned to the standards provided by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Every curriculum is also designed to be an integral part of the PreK-12 science program to help students meet county standards and performance goals as outlined in the BCPS’ Blueprint for Progress . Every science curriculum presents science in an engaging, hands-on, minds-on approach that is relevant to today and places learning in a real-world setting. Science instruction is designed to help students think and act like scientists and to approach problems and new situations confidently. Curricula are designed to capture the students’ inherent curiosity, to relate natural phenomena to the world in which we live, to engage students in the hands-on doing of real science, to help them develop problem solving skills, and to communicate their understanding of scientific concepts clearly, confidently, and effectively.

During 2006-2007, all science curriculum guides were reviewed by a team of auditors from Phi Delta Kappa. Their audit report was presented to the Board of Education of Baltimore County in February 2007. The overall ratings, based on a rubric of 15 possible points, ranged from a low of 6 points for earth/space science to a high of 14 points for honors physics and gifted and talents (G/T) chemistry. The overall average rating for the PreK-8 curriculum guides was 10.43 (out of a possible 15 points); the overall score for the high school guides was 9.93. The auditors’ score was derived by evaluation of five criteria: Clarity and Specificity of Objectives ; Congruity of the Curriculum to the Assessment Process; Delineation of Prerequisite Essential Skills , Knowledge, and Attitudes; Delineation of the Major Instructional Resources ; and Clear Approaches for Classroom Use (Strategies ). A rubric was provided by Phi Delta Kappa for each of the areas that explained how the maximum score of 3 points could be achieved in each of those five criterion areas.

Curriculum personnel from the Office of Science PreK-12 have carefully reviewed the audit findings for each curriculum guide to determine the areas that need to be strengthened and/or supplemented. PDK findings will guide and undergird curriculum revisions and improvements so that all of the necessary components identified in the rubric will be incorporated. The first set of revisions have already taken place; physics and G/T biology are currently under revision; and earth/space science and Grade 8 G/T science are scheduled for revision during summer 2008.

Plans for subsequent revisions of science curricula in response to the PDK Audit recommendations have been submitted to the Chief Academic Officer and have become part of the five-year plan for curriculum development. The budgetary resources needed for these revisions will be identified in the curriculum development schedule approved by the Chief Academic Officer.

The Office of Science PreK-12 is seeking approval for the science curriculum guides with the understanding that all future revisions of these guides will continue to reflect alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, an expectation of Baltimore County schools that leads to a high-quality program for all students.

* In science, six major content strands are aligned with the Maryland Core Learning Goals as follows: Goal 1.0 deals with the Skills and Processes of Science . Goal 1.0 weaves itself throughout all science subjects and serves as a unifying thread. It is the most important goal because it deals with the actual doing of science. Students are taught to think and act as scientists and to

3 understand the nature of the scientific method as a way to approach any problem to find an objective solution based on evidence. Goal 1.0 also addresses technology as a tool for gathering, organizing, analyzing and presenting data.

Goal 2.0 presents the concepts of Earth and Space Science . In earth and space science, children investigate the properties of the earth objects and phenomena around them, attempt to make generalizations, and then test those generalizations by evaluating the natural phenomena against the laws and principles which govern them. As students move through the grades, their understanding of the earth is enriched, and they begin to see the earth as part of a system that incorporates living, physical, chemical, and environmental components.

Goal 3.0 presents the concepts of Life Science . In the elementary grades, students build understandings of biological concepts through direct experience with familiar living things, their life cycles, and their habitats. Making sense of the way organisms live in their environments helps students to develop an understanding of the great diversity and interdependencies of life and their personal place and role in the biosphere. As students move through the grades, life science becomes less focused on the whole organism and more focused on its parts. Students understand that life is organized into a hierarchy that ranges in magnitude from the unbelievably minute world of molecules and cell organelles to the enormity of the biosphere. They also learn that the quality we know as life is attributable to the chemical interactions of amazing macromolecules such as amino acids and DNA.

Goal 4.0 presents the concepts of Chemistry . The natural curiosity of children leads them to explore the world by observing and manipulating common objects and materials in their environment. They compare, describe, and sort as they work to form explanations about their world. Through time, students move form simple observations of attributes such as shape, size, and position, to analyses of composition, evaluations of why things change, and explanations of the scientific phenomena behind those changes. Their observations and analyses move from external to internal, from concrete to abstract, from macro to micro, from actual to theoretical. In the process, students learn about the interactions of matter and energy and the laws of nature which govern those interactions.

Goal 5.0 presents the concepts of Physics . What child is not excited about learning about the ordinary things they encounter everyday – objects, mysterious forces, things they see on TV or read about in books, things that make noise, natural phenomena such as lightning and rainbows? What child has not asked what or why or how ? What child has not observed that something predictable happens when they push or pull or drop or throw an object? Students learn the characteristics of simple machines, study the position and motion of objects, and analyze phenomena such as gravity, light, waves, heat, electricity, and magnetism, all of which are controlled by natural laws. In effect, as students seek answers to their questions, they learn to make quantitative judgments and, ultimately, to talk to the Universe. They learn to generalize and apply principles and knowledge learned to find solutions to problems.

Goal 6.0 presents the concepts of Environmental Science . Environmental topics have a direct bearing on and relationship to the character, quality, and maintenance of life on this planet. Throughout school, students examine the principles of ecology. This begins simply by asking students to examine organisms in their environment, and becomes more complex as they investigate the interdependencies of living organisms with the non-living components of their

4 environment and the impact of human beings on the natural order both locally and globally. Environmental issues are paramount in importance, and students learn that personal actions are a crucial step toward effecting global change.

5 STEM Department Attachment II

Science Curriculum Board Approval

Course Course Description Numberof Courses Groupingsof Curriculum Guides Dateof Curriculum Guide 1 1 ANATOMY & PHYSIOL: HON 2550204 2007 2 1 ANATOMY & PHYSIOL: MAG 2550305 2007 3 2 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 2510800 2006 4 3 AQUATIC SCIENCE 2560100 2007 5 4 ASTRONOMY 2571000 2006 6 4 ASTRONOMY: MAG 2571505 2006 7 5 BIOLOGY 2510000 2006 8 5 BIOLOGY: HONORS 2510004 2006 9 5 BIOLOGY: REV 2510009 2006 10 6 BIOLOGY: IB S.L. 2510207 2003 11 7 BIOLOGY 11: IB H.L. 2510407 2003 12 7 BIOLOGY 12: IB H.L. 2510507 2003 13 8 BIOLOGY: AP 2510706 AP/College Board 14 8 BIOLOGY: AP HEREF. 2510606 AP/College Board 15 9 BIOLOGY 9: PRE-IB 2510107 1999 16 9 BIOLOGY: MAGNET 2510305 1999 17 9 BIOLOGY: G&T 2510005 1999 18 10 BIOTECH 2545304 2006 19 10 BIOTECH: GT/MAGNET 2545405 2006 20 11 CHEMISTRY 2511000 2006 21 11 CHEMISTRY: HONORS 2511004 2006 22 11 CHEMISTRY: REV 2511009 2006 23 12 CHEMISTRY 10: PRE-IB 2511107 1983 24 12 CHEMISTRY: MAGNET 2511305 1983 25 12 CHEMISTRY: GT 2511005 1983 26 13 CHEMISTRY: IB S.L. 2511207 2003 27 14 CHEMISTRY 11: IB HL 2511307 2003 28 14 CHEMISTRY 12: IB HL 2511407 2003 29 15 CHEMISTRY: AP 2517806 AP/College Board 30 15 CHEMISTRY: AP 2597906 AP/College Board 31 15 CHEMISTRY: AP 2517906 AP/College Board 32 16 CONTEMP PROB BIOLOGY 2510900 2006 33 17 EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE 2565100 1996 34 17 EARTH/SPACE SCI: HONORS 2565104 1996 35 17 EARTH/SPACE SCI: MAG 2565205 1996 36 17 EARTH/SPACE SCI: REV 2565109 1996 37 17 EARTH/SPACE SCI: MAG 2508600 1996 38 18 ECOLOGY MD CHESPKBAY 2561000 2006 39 19 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI 2530200 2006 40 19 ENVIRON SCI: MAGNET 2530205 2006 41 19 ENVIRON SCI: REV 2530209 2006 2506305 42 19 ENV SCI: MAG GR 6-8 GT 2507305 2006 2508305 2506300 43 19 ENV SCI: MAG GR 6-8 ST 2507300 2006 2508300 44 20 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI: AP 2530206 2006

Printed on 7/2/2008 STEM Department Attachment II

45 21 FIELD & WILDLIFE BIO 2531000 2006 46 21 FIELD & WILDLIFE BIO: MAG 2530705 2006 47 22 FORENSIC SCIENCE 2548000 2005 48 22 FORENSIC SCIENCE 2548100 2005 49 22 FORENSIC SCIENCE: GT 2548005 2005 50 22 FORENSIC SCIENCE: GT 2548105 2005 51 22 FORENSIC SCIENCE: HON 2548004 2005 52 23 HORTICULTURE SCIENCE 2520300 2007 53 23 HORTICULTURE SCIENCE 2520400 2007 54 24 MICROBIOLOGY 2510804 2006 55 25 OCEANOGRAPHY/MARINE 2560000 2006 56 25 MARINE BIOLOGY: MAG 2561505 2006 57 26 PARAMEDICAL BIOLOGY 2554000 2006 58 26 PARAMEDICAL BIOLOGY 2554100 2006 59 27 PHYSCI APPL TO BIO 2509500 2006 60 28 PHYSICS 2512000 1991 61 28 PHYSICS: HONORS 2512004 1991 62 28 PHYSICS: REV 2512009 1991 63 29 PHYSICS: IB S.L. 2512207 2001 64 30 PHYSICS 11: IB HL 2512307 2001 65 30 PHYSICS 12: IB HL 2512407 2001 66 31 PHYSICS: AP MECH. C 2519006 AP/College Board 67 31 PHYSICS: AP B 2518906 AP/College Board 68 31 PHYSICS: AP C 2512906 AP/College Board 69 32 PHYSICS: GT 2512005 1984 70 32 PHYSICS: MAGNET 2512305 1984 71 33 SCI ENVIRON PHOTOGRA 2596100 2005 72 34 SCIENCE 1 525100 2001 73 35 SCIENCE 2 525200 2002 73 35 SCIENCE 2: STEM UNIT 525200 2006 74 36 SCIENCE 3 525300 2001 74 36 SCIENCE 3: STEM UNIT 525300 2006 75 37 SCIENCE 4 525400 2003 75 37 SCIENCE 4: STEM UNIT 525400 2006 76 38 SCIENCE 5 525500 2002 76 38 SCIENCE 5: STEM UNIT 525500 2006 77 39 SCIENCE PROJECTS 2513604 2006 78 40 SCIENCE: GR 6 GT 2506005 2001 79 41 SCIENCE: GR 6 GEN 2506000 2004 80 41 SCIENCE: GR 6 GEN REV 2506009 2004 81 42 SCIENCE: GR 7 GT 2507005 2002 82 43 SCIENCE: GR 7 GEN 2507000 2002 83 43 SCIENCE: GR 7 GEN REV 2507009 2002 84 44 SCIENCE: GR 8 GT 2508005 2000 85 45 SCIENCE: GR 8 GEN 2508000 2007 86 45 SCIENCE: GR 8 GEN REV 2508009 2007 87 46 ZOOLOGY 2540000 2006 88 46 ZOOLOGY 2540100 2006

Printed on 7/2/2008 BCPS SCIENCE PROGRAM Grades PreK-5

NOTE: The elementary science program is integrated.

PreK Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Primary Talent Primary Talent Gifted and Gifted and Gifted and Development Development Talented Talented Talented • Fourth Little Pig • Branching Out with • Safe Racer • Oh, Starry Night • The City Inside the • Wiggly Worms Trees Challenge • Save the Crabs Cell • Environmental • STEM Fair • STEM Fair Blended with Explorations Blended with other Grade 1 other Grade 3 Blended with Blended with science units Blended with science units other Grade 4 other Grade 5 other Grade 2 science units science units science units

OBSERVING & EXPLORING DISCO VERING INVESTIGATING INVESTIGATING DESCRIBING • Exploring Animals: • Discovering Earth • Taking a Closer • Physics is Phun • I Am A Scientist: Classification • Discovering Matter Look at Space • Pendulums Swing Eco-Explorers • Exploring Animals: • Eco-Detectives • CSI Chemistry As Pendulums Do • Observing and Habitats • Discovering • Too Hot to Handle • Weather the Weather Describing Structure and Interactions: • Electrifying • Geology Rocks • Observing the Function Humans & Nature Science • Wee Beasties Coming in Coming in Sky, the Earth, • Exploring Forces • Discovering Energy • Eco-Scouts • * Greening the 2009 - 2010 2009 - 2010 and the Weather • Skeeters • Safe Racer • Fossil Detectives Schoolyard • Observing Plants • **** StarLab (with • ** Inventive Thinking and Animals Star Search unit) • *** Eco-Trekkers

STEM Fair PLEASE NOTE: Primary Talent Development and Gifted and Talented modules are blended into the regular instructional program at the elementary level. All students in Grades 3 through 5 are invited to participate in the annual Elementary STEM Fair. “Safe Racer” (Grade 3), “Too Hot to Handle” (Grade 4), and “Pendulums Swings As Pendulums Do” (Grade 5) are STEM units in which students actually compete at the school level to determine a school champion who will represent the school at the STEM Fair. A grand prize winner is selected from among the school champions at a subsequent STEM Fair event. * “Greening of the Schoolyard” was piloted in selected schools in Spring 2008. ** ”Inventive Thinking” was piloted in Chesapeake Cluster schools in Fall 2007. *** “Eco-Trekkers” is a flexible Grade 5 science unit that involves students in an all-day field experience at Marshy Point Nature Center and Miami Beach Park. **** “StarLab” is a mobile planetarium that visits elementary schools on a 2.75 year cycle. All students at the school participate in a StarLab experience. Star Search is the Grade 3 curriculum unit that accompanies the StarLab visit.

Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Science PreK-12 April 10, 2008 BCPS SCIENCE PROGRAM Grades 6-8

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

NOTE: The middle school science program is integrated.

Science Science Grade 6 GT Science • Introduction to Science Grade 8 GT • Energy, Electricity, & Grade 7 GT • Dynamic Earth Magnetism • PBL Skate Park • Thermodynamics • Interactions of the • Astronomy • Introduction to HIGH SCHOOL Hydrosphere and • The Physics of Waves Chemistry SCIENCE PROGRAM Atmosphere • Comparative Biology • Environmental • Human Growth and Science Development I. CORE COURSES • COPS • Biology Science Science Science • Chemistry Grade 8 Grade 6 Grade 7 • Earth Science ELEMENTARY • Chemistry Skills • Interactions of the • The Living • Environmental Energy, Electricity, & Hydrosphere and SCIENCE • Environment Magnetism Atmosphere Science • Change Over Time PROGRAM • Earth/Space • Applied Chemistry • Wave Interactions • Physics Science • Mechanics • Digging Into the Past • Ecology • Our Changing Chesapeake II. ELECTIVE COURSES III. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Magnet Magnet Magnet PROGRAMME Science Science Science IV. ADVANCED Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 PLACEMENT and

High School High School High School Environmental Environmental Environmental Science Science Science or NOTES REGARDING THE SCIENCE PROGRAM AT MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOLS High School Earth/ • Sudbrook and Deer Park Magnet Middle Schools offer high Space Science school earth/space science to magnet students in Grade 8 in addition to the regular Grade 8 science curriculum. • Sudbrook, Parkville, and Deer Park Magnet Middle Schools and Loch Raven Academy offer high school environmental science to magnet students in addition to the regular science Baltimore County Public Schools curriculum. Depending on the school, students can take Office of Science PreK-12 environmental science across all three grades, in Grades 7 April 10, 2008 and 8, or only in Grade 8. • In both instances, if students pass the course and the final exam, they are awarded high school credit for completing the course in middle school. BCPS SCIENCE PROGRAM Grades 9 - 12 NOTE: The high school science program is course -specific .

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

AVAILABLE ONLY IN SELECTED GT Physics SCHOOLS

Summer Bridge Grade 9 AP Physics Program in AP Biology Chemistry Elective(s) AP Chemistry

GT AP Chemistry AP Biology Chemistry Science AP Biology GT Biology IB AP Envir Grade 8 GT Science IB International Elective(s) Baccalaureate Programme

Honors International Physics Baccalaureate Honors Programme Honors Chemistry Biology and/or Science Elective(s ) Elective(s) Elective(s) Grade 8 Chemistry Physics COPS Biology Envir Science Envir Science

NOTE S ON ELECTIVE COURSES: Every elective course is not available in every school. Elective courses fit into the following categories: Earth/Space Earth/Space Science Environmental Science Medical/Allied Health Magnet Program Earth/Space Astronomy Ecology of MD & Ches Bay * Forensic Science Projects Science Science Marine Sci & Oceanography Field and Wildlife Biology Microbiology Zoology Aquatic Science Horticulture Biotechnology Environmental Animal Behavior * Anatomy & Physiology Photography NOTES ON THE IB PROGRAM ME : * Most popular elective courses * Paramedical Biology Entry into the IB Programme is by application. IB is offered only at Milford Mill Academy and Kenwood High School. Baltimore County Public Schools Students in grades 11 and 12 participate in the IB Diploma or Office of Science PreK-12 Certificate Programme. Group 4 sciences include biology, April 10, 2008 chemistry, and physics.

Exhibit O BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED RENOVATIONS OF THE J. BRUCE TURNER TRACK AT SOLLERS POINT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

ORIGINATOR: Jean E. Satterfield, Assistant Superintendent, Southeast Area

RESOURCE PERSON(S): Diane Young, Principal, Sollers Point Technical High School

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approves the renovations to the J. Bruce Turner Track at Sollers Point Technical High School.

In accordance with Superintendent’s Rule #7330, the renovations to the J. Bruce Turner Track at Sollers Point Technical High School is being submitted for approval. The track is being resurfaced with private funds from Honeywell International and P. Flanigan & Sons, Incorporated. The restoration of the J. Bruce Turner Track at Sollers Point Technical High School will be done by P. Flanigan & Sons, Incorporated.

Exhibit P

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: FINANCIAL REPORT – FOR THE PERIODS ENDING MAY 31, 2007 AND 2008

ORIGINATOR: J. Robert Haines, Esq., Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE PERSON (S): Barbara S. Burnopp, Chief Financial Officer Patrick M. Fannon, Controller

INFORMATION

Attached is the General Fund Comparison of FY2007 and FY2008 Revenues, Expenditures, and Encumbrances – Budget and Actual for the periods ended May 2008 and 2007

General Fund Comparison of FY2007 and FY2008 Revenues, Expenditures, and Encumbrances-Budget and Actual

These data are presented using Maryland State Department of Education categories. Amounts included reflect actual revenues, expenditures and encumbrances to date and do not reflect forecasts of revenues and expenditures. Figure 1 presents an overview of the FY2007 and FY2008 General Fund Revenue Budget. Figure 2 provides an overview of the FY2008 General Fund Expenditure Budget. Figure 3 compares the percent of the budget obligated as of May 2007 and 2008. Figure 4 is a comparative statement of budget to actual revenues, expenditures and encumbrances.

General Fund Revenue Budget by Source

1,200,000,000

1,000,000,000

800,000,000

FY2007 Adjusted 600,000,000 FY2008 Adjusted Change 400,000,000

200,000,000 Baltimore County State of Maryland Other Total Revenue

FY2007 Adjusted 606,237,744 438,286,990 15,550,941 1,060,075,675 FY2008 Adjusted 617,722,410 506,997,547 10,581,484 1,135,301,441 Change $11,484,666 $68,710,557 $(4,969,457) $75,225,766

Figure 1

Year-to-Date Comparison

• Baltimore County – The FY2008 county appropriation increased $11.5 million, 1.9% over the FY2007 budget. County funds are drawn based on cash flow requirements. Year-to-date county revenue recognized is $542.2 million, 87.8% of the budget, as compared to $549.3 million, 90.6% of the budget, for FY2007.

• State of Maryland – The FY2008 state appropriation increased $68.7 million, 15.7% over the FY2007 budget. The increase is the result of the fifth year of the Maryland Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act . The majority of state funds are received bi-monthly in equal installments. As of May 2008, all of the scheduled bi-monthly payments have been received. Additional revenues to be recognized include the state portion of the out-of-county tuitions and revenues which are related to special education students and the Aging Schools program.

• Other Revenues – The other revenue budget is comprised of re-appropriation of funds from the prior year’s fund balance, out-of-county living arrangement payments from other local education agencies, which are estimated to be $4 million and are generally collected at year- end, tuitions and sundry revenues. The year-to-date revenue includes the re-appropriation of $2.5 million of the prior year’s fund balance, and tuition and other revenues of approximately $4.1 million. The decrease in other revenue when compared to the prior year is primarily the result of less appropriation of prior year’s fund balance.

FY2008 Expenditure Budget by Category $1,135,301,441

Capital outlay, Administration, Fixed charges, $4,005,226 $232,785,046 $32,668,750

Maintenance of plant, $28,864,298 Mid-level administration, Operation of plant, $75,567,963 $89,471,609

Transportation, $47,340,453 Instructional salaries, $429,121,308 Health services, $12,079,209 Instructional textbooks, Student Personnel , $20,015,044 $6,374,186 Special education, Other instructional $139,150,546 costs, $17,857,803

Administration Mid-level administration Instructional salaries Instructional textbooks Other instructional costs Special education Student Personnel Health services Transportation Operation of plant Maintenance of plant Fixed charges Capital outlay

Figure 2 (Detail included in Figure 4)

Total expenditures and encumbrances – Year-to-date expenditures and encumbrances through May 2008, are $1.03 billion, 91.2% obligated, compared to $953.4 million, 89.9% obligated, for the same period in FY2007. Salary expenditures within categories that are primarily comprised of 12-month positions (e.g., Administration, Mid-Level Administration, Operation of Plant, Maintenance of Plant, and Capital Outlay) average 93% of the budget amount and are in line considering the percent of the fiscal year that has elapsed. Salary expenditures in categories with large concentrations of 10-month school-based personnel (e.g., Instructional Salaries, Special Education, Student Personnel, Health Services, and Transportation) average 93% of budget, which is in line with the percentage of the school year that has elapsed.

The increase of $42 million in budgeted salary expense is attributable to salary restructuring for all employees, and costs for additional positions required to expand full-time kindergarten, the Crossroads Center, and other new programs.

The non-salary expenditures are budgeted for an overall increase of $33.9 million, or 8.9% over the prior year. The increases in these expenditures are in a number of categories throughout the budget, including $5.6 million in Other Instructional Costs category related to replacing computer network equipment and software in all schools; an increase of $1.2 million in Mid- level Administration, which is the result of the expenditure for student assessment software; an increase of $2.1 million in Fixed Charges for additional tuition reimbursements paid to teachers for course work; an increase of $2 million in Transportation for increased fees paid to private bus contractors because of increased rates; and, an increase of $3.6 million in non-public placement costs in Special Education to reflect cost increases resulting from changes in required administrative processes. Additionally, an increase has been budgeted in Fixed Charges of $17.1 million, due primarily to additional payroll related costs, which increase as salaries are increased and cost increases in health insurances.

Year-end budget transfer requests were approved by the Board of Education at its May 6 th, 2008 meeting and were approved by the Baltimore County Council at its June 2, 2008 meeting. These budget transfers will realign funds by category with projected year-end expenses and will be reflected in the June 2008 financial statements.

% of Budget Obligated FY2007 & FY2008 as of May 31, 2008

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% FY2008 50% FY2007 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Adm Mid-level AdministrationInstru Ins Ot Special EdStudent PersonneH Studen O Mai Fixed CharCap h e tr er In a pe in ucti lth S r n ital i ct at tena stra ional on s t i Out truct e Tr on t al uc rvices nce of io ans of ge l n Sal Tex at ay io por Plant s na ion ar tboo Plant ies l Costs l ta tio ks n

Figure 3

• Administration and Mid-level administration – Year-to-date FY2008 administrative non- salary expenditures and encumbrances are comparable with the prior year. Mid-level administration non-salary expenditures are budgeted for an increase due to student assessment software. Year-end budget appropriation transfers into these categories of $1.6 million have been approved by the county council. These transfers were requested in order to provide funding to correct scrivener’s errors, to fund unachieved turnover savings, and to make other year end adjustments. 4

• Instructional salaries – The budget for instructional salaries was increased by $20.6 million in FY2008 to include additional funding for salary restructuring and step increases. The budget increase also resulted from added instructional positions required to expand full-day kindergarten programs, for the Crossroads Center, and other programs.

• Instructional textbooks and supplies – A significant portion of the instructional textbooks and supplies category is spent early in the fiscal year as orders are placed with vendors for textbooks and classroom supplies needed for the opening of school. The budget for this category was decreased by 15.1 % or approximately $3.8 million for the year. The decrease was primarily a result of a budget item in the prior year related to county-wide expenditure for math textbooks and for reading materials for grades 7 and 8. To date, $19.1 million, 95.9% of the FY2008 budgeted textbook and supplies funds have been committed; the remaining budget will be spent during the remainder of the school year to purchase additional consumable classroom supplies, library books and other media. A year-end budget appropriation transfer into this category to cover revised start up costs at Vincent Farm Elementary School and to reclassify expenditures related to the AdvancePath program was approved by the county council.

• Other instructional costs – This category is comprised of commitments for contracted services, staff development, and equipment used to support the instructional programs. The budgeted funds in this category were increased $5.3 million primarily relating to expenditures for computer network upgrades. To date, $16.9 million, 95% of the FY2008 budgeted funds have been committed. In the prior year, $12.4 million, 99.4% had been committed. A year- end budget appropriation transfer of $1.38 million was approved for this category in order to provide funding to reclassify capital expenditures related to the AdvancePath program and to reflect principals’ reallocation of school budgets.

• Special education – The special education category includes costs associated with the educational needs of students receiving special education services. The FY2008 salary budget includes increased funding for salary restructuring, step increases, and the cost of staff to support additional services. $36 million (91%) of the FY2008 special education non-salary budget is for private placement of children in non-public schools. To date, 92.7% of the budgeted funds for private placement, $33.1 million, have been committed, compared with 95.5% of non-public placement funds committed at May 2007.

• Student personnel and Health services – Year-to-date FY2008 non-salary expenditures for student personnel are currently over budget. A year-end budget appropriation transfer was approved and will be used to offset a scrivener’s error in the initial budget. Expenditures in health services are currently in line with the budget.

• Transportation – This category includes all costs associated with providing school transportation services for students between home, school, and school activities. Much of the transportation non-salary budget is committed early in the fiscal year to reflect the anticipated annual expenditures for contracts with private bus operators, fuel for vehicles, cost of bus maintenance, and other non-salary expenditures. The non-salary budget increased $2.1 million, which can be attributed primarily to additional expenditures for private bus contractors resulting from an increase in contractor rates. A year-end budget appropriation transfer of $1.5 million to cover the cost of unbudgeted summer school transportation costs and to provide funding for rising diesel fuel costs was approved by the county council.

• Operation of plant – This category contains costs for custodial and grounds keeping salaries for care and upkeep of grounds and buildings. Additionally, costs of utilities (including telecommunications costs, gas and electric, fuel oil, sewer, and water) are also included. The non-salary expenditure budget for this category has increased $3.3 million, 6.8% over the prior year. This increase is attributable to anticipated additional cost of telephone services of $1 million for conversion to fiber optic technology and for expected increase in utility costs of $2.6 million. Encumbrances for utilities have been established for approximately the full amount of the budgeted annual costs of $35 million. Other expenditures in this category include the cost of building rent, $3.6 million; property insurance, $1.6 million; trash removal, $1.2 million, and other related expenditures. As of May 2008, 90.8% of the non- salary budget has been committed, which is comparable to the prior year. A year-end budget appropriation transfer of $4.27 million of anticipated utility costs savings to provide funding in other budget categories was approved by the county council.

• Maintenance of plant and capital outlay – The maintenance category consists of activities related to the service and upkeep of building systems and grounds. The non-salary expenditure budget for this category increased $1.5 million, or 9.5% over the prior year. This increase includes additional costs for contracted services to maintain and replace building systems throughout the schools. Year-to-date non-salary expenditures and encumbrances are $15.4 million, 90.1% of the budgeted amount, as compared with $14.9 million, and 85.1% in the prior fiscal year. A budget transfer request was submitted to transfer estimated personnel turnover savings expected in the Maintenance of Plant category to other categories. Capital Outlay non-salary expenditures are 30.5% expended at May 2008, as compared to 102% expended in May 2007. This decrease is attributable to $877,000 included in the FY2008 non-salary budget, which will not be utilized in this category. A year-end budget appropriation transfer was approved to reclassify these budgeted funds to the appropriate categories to cover anticipated expenditures for the AdvancePath program.

• Fixed charges – This category includes the cost of employee benefits and other fixed costs. Health insurance and employer FICA consume 71% and 23% of the fixed charges budget, respectively. The FY2008 budget includes an increase of $12 million resulting from increases in premiums for health insurance and costs related to new positions. Year-to-date FY2008 expenditures and encumbrances are in line with the budget.

Baltimore County Public Schools Comparison of FY 2007 and FY 2008 Revenues, Expenditures, and Encumbrances Budget and Actual For the Periods Ended May 31, 2007 and 2008 General Fund

FY 2007 FY 2008 Total Remaining Percentage Total Remaining Percentage Adjusted Rev/Exp/Enc. Budget Earned or Adjusted Rev/Exp/Enc. Budget Earned or Revenues Budget as of 05/31/07 as of 05/31/07 Obligated Budget as of 05/31/08 as of 05/31/08 Obligated

Baltimore County $ 606,237,744 $ 549,339,309 $ 56,898,435 90.6%$ 617,722,410 $ 542,277,292 $ 75,445,118 87.8% State of Maryland 438,286,990 424,507,454 13,779,536 96.9% 506,997,547 490,342,419 16,655,128 96.7% Other 15,550,941 14,781,699 769,242 95.1% 10,581,484 6,692,286 3,889,198 63.2% Total Revenues$ 1,060,075,675 $ 988,628,462 $ 71,447,213 93.3%$ 1,135,301,441 $ 1,039,311,997 $ 95,989,444 91.5%

Expenditures and Encumbrances

Administration salary $19,372,089$ 17,212,506 $ 2,159,583 88.9% $ 21,844,285 $ 19,249,644 $ 2,594,641 88.1% non-salary 10,346,151 9,036,878 1,309,273 87.3% 10,824,465 9,382,090 1,442,375 86.7% subtotal 29,718,240 26,249,383 3,468,857 88.3% 32,668,750 28,631,734 4,037,016 87.6% - Mid-level Administration salary 64,355,125 56,572,361 7,782,764 87.9% 68,669,700 63,547,112 5,122,588 92.5% non-salary 5,141,889 5,302,375 (160,486) 103.1% 6,898,263 6,088,732 809,531 88.3% subtotal 69,497,014 61,874,736 7,622,278 89.0% 75,567,963 69,635,843 5,932,120 92.1% - Instruction: - Instructional Salaries salary 408,507,122 361,176,115 47,331,007 88.4% 429,121,308 395,964,777 33,156,531 92.3% Instructional Textbooks non-salary 23,890,928 22,549,251 1,341,677 94.4% 20,015,044 19,192,961 822,083 95.9% Other Instructional Costs non-salary 12,533,156 12,453,294 79,862 99.4% 17,857,803 16,967,100 890,703 95.0% - Special Education salary 92,289,484 83,720,592 8,568,892 90.7% 100,493,687 93,906,313 6,587,374 93.4% non-salary 34,527,426 32,868,786 1,658,640 95.2% 38,656,859 36,989,614 1,667,245 95.7% subtotal 126,816,910 116,589,379 10,227,531 91.9% 139,150,546 130,895,927 8,254,619 94.1% - Student Personnel salary 5,996,410 5,314,657 681,753 88.6% 6,351,880 5,880,433 471,447 92.6% non-salary 184,706 124,485 60,221 67.4% 22,306 130,348 (108,042) 584.4% subtotal 6,181,116 5,439,141 741,975 88.0% 6,374,186 6,010,780 363,406 94.3% - Health Services salary 11,029,485 9,939,186 1,090,299 90.1% 11,723,020 10,923,039 799,981 93.2% non-salary 244,164 224,132 20,032 91.8% 356,189 287,271 68,918 80.7% subtotal 11,273,649 10,163,318 1,110,331 90.2% 12,079,209 11,210,310 868,899 92.8% - Student Transportation salary 27,821,499 24,512,706 3,308,793 88.1% 28,584,825 26,149,466 2,435,359 91.5% non-salary 18,032,466 17,600,763 431,703 97.6% 18,755,628 18,324,003 431,625 97.7% subtotal 45,853,965 42,113,469 3,740,496 91.8% 47,340,453 44,473,470 2,866,983 93.9% - Operation of Plant salary 35,108,102 30,145,548 4,962,554 85.9% 37,822,008 32,124,255 5,697,753 84.9% non-salary 45,381,946 44,144,941 1,237,005 97.3% 51,649,601 46,918,512 4,731,089 90.8% subtotal 80,490,048 74,290,489 6,199,559 92.3% 89,471,609 79,042,767 10,428,842 88.3% - Maintenance of Plant salary 9,628,468 8,842,501 785,967 91.8% 11,745,239 9,545,296 2,199,943 81.3% non-salary 17,606,156 14,976,462 2,629,694 85.1% 17,119,059 15,427,518 1,691,541 90.1% subtotal 27,234,624 23,818,963 3,415,661 87.5% 28,864,298 24,972,814 3,891,484 86.5% - Fixed Charges non-salary 213,102,467 192,005,065 21,097,402 90.1% 232,785,046 205,516,217 27,268,829 88.3% - Capital Outlay salary 2,538,241 2,177,219 361,022 85.8% 2,719,761 2,363,291 356,470 86.9% non-salary 2,438,195 2,483,941 (45,746) 101.9% 1,285,465 392,515 892,950 30.5% subtotal 4,976,436 4,661,160 315,276 93.7% 4,005,226 2,755,806 1,249,420 68.8% - Total Salary 676,646,025 599,613,390 77,032,635 88.6% 719,075,713 659,653,626 59,422,087 91.7% Total Non-Salary 383,429,650 353,770,373 29,659,277 92.3% 416,225,728 375,616,882 40,608,846 90.2% Total Expenditures and Encumbrances$ 1,060,075,675 $ 953,383,764 $ 106,691,911 89.9%$ 1,135,301,441 $ 1,035,270,507 $ 100,030,934 91.2%

Figure 4 Prepared by: Office of Accounting and Financial Reporting, June 10, 2008

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent

SUBJECT: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES SCHEDULED FOR REVIEW IN 2008-2009

PRESENTERS: Frances A. S. Harris

RESOURCE PERSONS: Margaret-Ann F. Howie, Esquire, General Counsel

INFORMATION

In accordance with Superintendent’s Rule 8130, the list of policies scheduled for review in School Year 2008-2009 is attached.

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Attachment In accordance with Superintendent’s Rule 8130, the following policies were enacted, adopted, or reviewed after December 4, 2001 and are scheduled for review in School Year 2008-2009:

Policy Policy Name Last Number Revised 1270 Family/Community Involvement 5/08 * 1600 Public Charter Schools 10/03 3610 Tuition Fees 01/07 * 4157 Vacations 10/03 5450 Accident Insurance 10/03 6135 Gifted and Talented Education Program 09/03

* Annual Review

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RULE 6111

INSTRUCTION: [School Calendar] SCHEDULES

SCHOOL CALENDAR

I. [To support the staff in meeting these expectations and in demonstrating a sensitivity to the needs of parents, teachers, and other stakeholders,] EACH YEAR, THE SUPERINTENDENT WILL CONVENE a Calendar Committee [composed of representatives from stakeholder groups] TO [will] assist in the development of a proposed SCHOOL calendar that will be presented to the Board of Education OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (BOARD) for its consideration. THE BOARD HAS THE FINAL OBLIGATION TO APPROVE THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

II. COMPOSITION OF THE CALENDAR COMMITTEE EACH YEAR, The Superintendent will designate A COMMITTEE FACILITATOR, PRINCIPALS, AND OFFICE HEADS [staff] to serve on the committee and WILL INVITE [stakeholder representation to will include] A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE BOARD’S STAKEHOLDER AND ADVISORY GROUPS TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE. [groups, such as the following: Parent Teachers Association Council of Baltimore County, Area Advisory Councils, Baltimore County Student Councils, and the Teachers Association of Baltimore County.]

III. INCLEMENT WEATHER The PROPOSED calendar [proposal to be developed] should include no fewer than seven (7) inclement weather days.

IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC [Following the development of a draft calendar, committee representatives will seek feedback from stakeholders and consider this feedback in developing a final proposal for presentation to the Board of Education. After consideration of the proposed calendar, the Board of Education has the final obligation to approve the school calendar.] The PROPOSED calendar [for any given school year], once approved, will be shared with the public at least one year prior to the year in which it is to be implemented.

RULE 6111

Rule Superintendent of Schools Approved: 9/9/02 REVISED:

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RULE 6500

INSTRUCTION

[Standardized Testing

One person shall be designated by the principal as test coordinator in each school. This person should be an administrator who cooperates with the principal in planning for the administration, interpretation, and use of tests at the appropriate times of the year, as they appear on the official test calendar published by the Department of Assessment and Student Data. It is not necessary that this person actually administer the tests in the program. The test coordinator is responsible for attending all training sessions and for ensuring that all required procedures are implemented during test administration.

Testing Committee

A committee on testing, appointed by the Executive Director of Assessment and Student Data, shall be charged with the responsibility of recommending to the Superintendent the tests to be used in the county’s program, setting the times of the year at which these tests shall be given, and developing guidelines for reporting test results.

Proper Use of Test Materials

The tests which are part of the standardized test program shall never be used as instructional materials.

At no time shall the student handle or see or hear questions appearing on these standardized tests, except while taking the actual test.

Selection and administration of standardized tests to assess the cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning of individual students for determination of educational disabilities and needs shall be the responsibility of the school psychologist who will follow the guidelines in the National Association of School Psychologists’ Professional Conduct Manual .

Any violation of the proper use of test materials must be reported by the school test coordinator to both the principal and the local accountability coordinator. The local accountability coordinator will report all suspected security violations within 24 hours of learning of them to the Executive Director of Assessment, who will inform the Deputy Superintendent of plans for investigation and findings of the investigation.

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Scoring of Tests

All tests administered to an entire grade throughout the county which can be scored by machine shall be scored by the Department of Assessment and Student Data or its designated contractor.

The Department of Assessment and Student Data will endeavor to meet all requests from school personnel for scoring of machine-scorable tests other than those in the countywide testing program with the understanding that priority must be given to scoring countywide tests.

Maintaining the Test Record

The results of standardized tests shall be recorded at the earliest possible date on the test record card in each student’s cumulative folder in accordance with the specific instructions provided by the Department of Assessment and Student Data at the time of testing.]

I. ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENTS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 6500, THE USE, DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW, AND APPROVAL OF ALL SYSTEMWIDE ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO PROVIDE VALID, RELIABLE, AND/OR PREDICTIVE DATA TO MONITOR AND MEASURE STUDENT, SCHOOL, AND SYSTEM LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT RESULTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS OBJECTIVE.

THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT SHALL DEVELOP AND PUBLISH AN ANNUAL CALENDAR OF TEST ADMINISTRATION DATES AND ACTIVITIES.

II. DEFINITIONS

A. “ACCOMMODATIONS” MEANS ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES THAT PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS DURING ASSESSMENTS.

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B. “ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENT” MEANS AN ONGOING PROCESS AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING, WHICH INVOLVES MAKING EXPECTATIONS EXPLICIT AND PUBLIC; SETTING APPROPRIATE CRITERIA AND HIGH STANDARDS FOR LEARNING QUALITY; SYSTEMATICALLY GATHERING, ANALYZING, AND INTERPRETING EVIDENCE TO DETERMINE HOW WELL PERFORMANCE MATCHES THOSE EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS; AND USING THE RESULTING INFORMATION TO DOCUMENT, EXPLAIN, AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.

C. “STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS” MEANS ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BE ADMINISTERED SYSTEMWIDE AT SPECIFIC GRADE LEVELS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SYSTEM EVALUATION, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, AND EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

D. “SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS” MEANS ASSESSMENTS, EITHER PURCHASED OR DEVELOPED BY THE BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS), THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM’S CURRICULUM AND ADMINISTERED ACROSS THE SYSTEM TO GROUPS OF STUDENTS IN IDENTIFIED GRADES, COURSES, AND/OR PROGRAMS.

E. “TEST MATERIALS” MEANS ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR TESTING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STUDENT TEST INSTRUMENTS, TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUALS, ANSWER KEYS, AUDIOTAPES, AND SOFTWARE.

F. “TESTING WINDOW” MEANS THE PERIOD OF TIME DESIGNATED FOR SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER MANDATED ASSESSMENTS.

G. “LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR” MEANS A STAFF MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE LOCAL SUPERINTENDENT TO SERVE AS THE LIAISON BETWEEN MSDE AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR FEDERALLY- AND STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENTS.

H. “PROCTOR” MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS TRAINED TO WORK UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE TEST EXAMINER TO ASSIST WITH TEST ADMINISTRATION; PROCTORS DO NOT HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED

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TEACHERS, BUT THEY MUST BE REGULAR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL.

I. “SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR (STC)” MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WHO IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING ALL FEDERALLY AND STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENTS WITHIN A SCHOOL.

J. “TEST EXAMINER” MEANS A CERTIFIED, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN TRAINED TO ADMINISTER SPECIFIC STATE- MANDATED OR SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS; TEST EXAMINERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISTRIBUTING AND COLLECTING TEST MATERIALS, DELIVERING APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS TO A GROUP OF STUDENTS, MAINTAINING TEST SECURITY DURING TESTING, AND PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATE TESTING ENVIRONMENT.

K. “ACCOMMODATOR” MEANS A STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN APPOINTED AND TRAINED BY THE SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR TO VIEW, ADMINISTER, ASSIST, OBSERVE, COLLECT, OR PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIFIC STATE-MANDATED OR SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS.

III. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS

A. THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT WILL ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS.

B. APPROVED SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENTS, EXCLUSIVE OF FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED TESTS, WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT AS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES, THE ALIGNMENT OF THE TEST TO THE CURRICULUM AND TO SYSTEM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND THE TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE TESTS.

C. THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO ANY APPROVED SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENT

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EXCLUSIVE OF FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED TESTS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.

IV. TEST ADMINISTRATION

A. ALL FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMAR 13A.03.04.00 OR THE THEN-CURRENT CONTROLLING REGULATION AND WILL INCLUDE REQUIRED PROCEDURES FOR TEST SECURITY, ADMINISTRATION, AND REPORTING OF RESULTS.

B. IT IS A VIOLATION FOR ANY EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT TO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY FAIL TO FOLLOW SECURITY PROCEDURES PROMULGATED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MSDE) AND/OR THE BOARD AS PUBLISHED IN TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUALS, BOARD POLICY, AND OTHER LOCALLY DEVELOPED AND APPROVED DOCUMENTS FOR MANDATED TESTS. VIOLATIONS OF TEST SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS MUST BE REPORTED BY ANY STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH. THE REPORT MUST BE MADE CONCURRENTLY TO THE SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR, THE PRINCIPAL, AND THE LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE INCIDENT OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE INCIDENT.

C. IT IS A VIOLATION OF TEST SECURITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO:

1. GIVE UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS OR EXAMINEES ACCESS TO SECURE TEST ITEMS OR MATERIALS BEFORE TESTING;

2. COPY OR REPRODUCE ANY PORTION OF A SECURE TEST BOOKLET, A SECURE ADMINISTRATOR'S MANUAL, OR BOTH;

3. PROVIDE ANSWER KEYS OR ANSWERS VERBALLY, IN WRITING, OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS, TO EXAMINEES;

4 PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS NOT SPECIFIED ON A STUDENT’S IEP, 504, OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) PLAN;

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5. INSTRUCT STUDENTS DURING TESTING, ALTERING, OR INTERFERING WITH EXAMINEES’ RESPONSES IN ANY WAY;

6. FAIL TO PROPERLY MONITOR TEST ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING COLLABORATION BETWEEN OR AMONG STUDENTS;

7. ALLOW A STUDENT TO TAKE A TEST FOR SOMEONE ELSE;

8. FAIL TO FOLLOW SECURITY REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND RETURN OF SECURE TEST MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MSDE REGULATIONS, OR FAIL TO ACCOUNT FOR ALL SECURE TEST MATERIALS BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER TESTING;

9. ADMINISTER A FEDERAL- OR STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT ON DATES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN GUIDES, MANUALS, OR ON THE SYSTEMWIDE TESTING CALENDAR WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT;

10. OPERATE A CELL PHONE, WIRELESS HANDHELD DEVICE, PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT, OR ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT ENABLES THE TRANSMISSION OF TEXT, VOICE MESSAGES, OR PHOTO IMAGES DURING AN ASSESSMENT;

11. PARTICIPATE IN, DIRECT, AID, COUNSEL, ASSIST IN, ENCOURAGE, OR FAIL TO REPORT ANY OF THE ACTS PROHIBITED BY THIS RULE;

12. FAIL TO REPORT TEST SCORES, NUMBER OF STUDENTS TESTED, OR OTHER REQUIRED INDICATORS OF TEST PERFORMANCE ON MANDATED TESTS ADMINISTERED BY OR THROUGH MSDE, AND/OR ALL OTHER REQUESTED DATA ELEMENTS TO MSDE;

13. REPORT INCORRECT OR INACCURATE TEST SCORES, NUMBERS OF STUDENTS TESTED, OTHER INDICATORS OF TEST PERFORMANCE, PARTICIPATION ON MANDATED TESTS ADMINISTERED BY OR THROUGH MSDE, AND/OR ALL OTHER REQUESTED DATA ELEMENTS TO MSDE;

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14. EXCLUDE A STUDENT OR STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATION IN FEDERALLY OR STATE-MANDATED TESTS EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MSDE-APPROVED PROCEDURES;

15. REFUSE TO COOPERATE IN ANY INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED TESTING VIOLATIONS.

D. STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF TESTING PROCEDURES SHALL BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 5550.

E. VIOLATIONS OF TESTING PROCEDURES BY A STAFF MEMBER MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS UP TO AND INCLUDING DISMISSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT, AND/OR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OR TEACHING CREDENTIALS, OR BOTH, BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

V. ETHICS AND FAIRNESS

WHEN TEST SCORE INFORMATION IS RELEASED TO STUDENTS, PARENTS, OR TEACHERS, THE RESPONSIBLE CONTENT OFFICE SHOULD PROVIDE APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATIONS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DESCRIBING IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE WHAT THE TEST COVERS, WHAT THE SCORES MEAN, COMMON MISINTERPRETATIONS OF TEST SCORES, AND HOW THE SCORES WILL BE USED.

THE TESTING OR ASSESSMENT PROCESS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT SO THAT TEST TAKERS RECEIVE COMPARABLE AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT DURING ALL PHASES OF THE TESTING OR ASSESSMENT PROCESS.

ANY DECISION OR CHARACTERIZATION THAT WILL HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON A STUDENT SHOULD NOT BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF A SINGLE TEST SCORE. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IF IT WILL ENHANCE THE OVERALL VALIDITY OF THE DECISION.

VI. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. THE LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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1. OVERSIGHT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALL FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS;

2. SECURITY OF ALL FEDERALLY AND STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS;

3. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF ALL ALLEGATIONS OF SECURITY VIOLATIONS ON FEDERALLY OR STATE-MANDATED TESTS.

B. PRINCIPALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. PROVIDING FOR THE PROPER AND ETHICAL ADMINISTRATION OF ALL ASSESSMENTS AND THE SECURITY OF ALL ASSESSMENT MATERIALS IN THEIR SCHOOLS;

2. DESIGNATING A SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR AND AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR;

3. ADVISING STUDENTS OF BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS DURING TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 5550 AND 5560;

4. DISTRIBUTING ASSESSMENT RESULTS AS APPROPRIATE;

5. FOLLOWING TEST SECURITY PROCEDURES AS DIRECTED BY MSDE AND THE LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR.

C. SCHOOL TEST COORDINATORS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. COORDINATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERALLY AND STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS;

2. MAINTAINING THE SECURITY OF ALL FEDERALLY AND STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS;

3. SERVING AS THE LIASION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSESSMENT;

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4. TRAINING STAFF MEMBERS REGARDING THE PROPER AND ETHICAL ADMINISTRATION OF EACH FEDERALLY AND STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENT ADMINISTERED IN THEIR SCHOOLS;

5. ENSURING THAT ONLY QUALIFIED STAFF SERVE AS TEST EXAMINERS, PROCTORS, AND ACCOMMODATORS;

6. ATTENDING ALL REQUIRED TRAINING SESSIONS.

Rule Superintendent of Schools Enacted: 08/10/01 Revised: 09/20/02 Revised: 10/30/03 REVISED:

LEGAL REFERENCES: ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, EDUCATION ARTICLE 7-203 COMAR 13A.03.04.01-07 COMAR 13A.05.01.05 COMAR 12.05.01-08

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R[ule]ULE 7330

NEW CONSTRUCTION: Financing

Capital Projects that Are Funded By Private Donations

In accordance with Board of Education Policy 7330, requests by individuals, private organizations, parents, community groups, or businesses to provide funding for a capital project must comply with the following standards in order to be presented to the Board of Education OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (BOARD) for approval. This rule [also] details the respective roles of the principal, the Department of Physical Facilities, Department of Fiscal Services, Department of Planning and Support Operations, Law Office, and the prospective donor.

I. Proposals

Proposals to provide private donations for capital projects must be initially presented to the principal of the school by a donor(s). THE Principal[s are also] IS responsible for providing to any prospective donor or interested parties a copy of this rule and its accompanying policy.

THE PRINCIPAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT [Any] proposalS to provide private donations for a capital project must include the following components:

A. Name of the private donor, group of donors, or organization. B. For in-kind donations, insurance carried by the donor or group of donors. C. Amount and manner of donation, and evaluation of provisions to account for future maintenance of equipment needs, if any. D. Disclosure of any and all business affiliations that the donor or group of donors has with the school and school system. E. Assurances that the individual or organization proposing this project shall not involve any schools, offices, or students in any fund-raising activities involving funding for this capital project. F. Capital project being recommended, with accompanying rationale and background information on the project and related site requirements. G. Ability of the project to meet engineering standards and sufficiency by ensuring funds are included for licensed professionals to design, review, and manage work through completion.

1 R[ule]ULE 7330 H. Request for naming rights, if any (see Board Policy 7530 on naming of a capital project or area of school). I. Indemnification of the Board [of Education of Baltimore County] and the Superintendent[ of Schools]. J. The impact on enrollment at the school. K. The impact on students and the community. L. PROPOSALS SHALL INCLUDE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THE DONOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROJECT COST OVERRUNS.

[Additionally, the principal must:

L. Contact the Department of Fiscal Services to discuss the funding and donation requirements.

M. Presentations of the project are required for the Area Assistant Superintendent, the Department of Physical Facilities, and the Department of Risk Management for review.

N. Present all agreements and legal documents to the Law Office for evaluation and review for legal sufficiency. All presentations should identify the scope of work, funding mechanism, and contract (s).]

II. Projects

A. Examples of projects that may be considered, but not limited to, under this rule include:

1. Projects related to athletics, such as bleachers, stadium lights, or press boxes. 2. Supplemental architectural, landscaping, or aesthetic enhancements. 3. Recreational improvements, such as playgrounds and fields. 4. Curriculum based projects, such as auditoriums and school signs.

B. The Department of Physical Facilities’ staff shall review applicable proposed projects presented under this rule. The review shall include the following:

1. The impact on the maintenance budget for preventative maintenance. 2. Compliance with applicable building codes.

2 R[ule]ULE 7330 3. Compliance with safety, security, school operations, and regulatory policies and standards. 4. Consistency of compliance with expected standards followed for other BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS) projects of similar scope. 5. The impact of the project on the implementation of county-supported programs. 6. The eligibility of the project for funding from the State or County. 7. The impact on students and the community. 8. The impact on student enrollment capacity at the school. 9. Ability of the project to meet engineering standards and sufficiency. 10. The impact on the school site. 11. The Department of Physical Facilities will provide the principal and/or the donor’s engineer with the appropriate requirements and procedures to implement construction projects funded by private donations or in- kind services, provide guidance, and help monitor the project.

C. The Executive Director of Physical Facilities may reject any project failing to meet standards set forth in [Section B] SECTION II B.

D. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS WILL REVIEW THE PROPOSAL FOR IMPACT ON STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS MAY REJECT ANY PROJECT BECAUSE OF A REDUCTION IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT CAPACITY OR RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES.

[D]E. The Chief Financial Officer will confer with the Law Office on the adequacy of proposed funding. The Chief Financial Officer may reject any project because of inadequate funding.

[E. The Executive Director of Planning and Support Operations will review the proposal for impact on student enrollment. The Executive Director of Planning and Support Operations may reject any project because of a reduction in student enrollment capacity.]

F. THE PRINCIPAL WILL PRESENT ALL AGREEMENTS AND LEGAL

3 R[ule]ULE 7330 DOCUMENTS TO THE LAW OFFICE FOR EVALUATION AND REVIEW FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY. ALL PRESENTATIONS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE SCOPE OF WORK, FUNDING MECHANISM, CONTRACT (S), AND ASSURANCE FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE BOARD AND THE SUPERINTENDENT.

[F]G. Once the proposal has been approved by the Executive Director of Physical Facilities, Executive Director of Planning and Support Operations, [and] Chief Financial Officer, AND THE LAW OFFICE, the appropriate Area Assistant Superintendent shall present the project to the Superintendent and the Board [of Education] for approval. A signed approval sheet must accompany the proposal.

[G]H. The Executive Director of Physical Facilities retains the authority, but is not obligated, to manage any BCPS privately funded capital project.

[H]I. Parties making the proposal will be given notification of a rejected proposal, with explanation if changes are requested. Rejected proposals may be resubmitted if they are modified to comply with the policies of BCPS.

III. Final Approval

A. All recommendations to accept privately funded capital projects shall be forwarded to the Board [of Education of Baltimore County] for final approval.

Related Policies: Board of Education Policy 8362, Gifts to the Board of Education, Schools, and Offices Within the School System Board of Education Policy 8363, Conflict of Interest Board of Education Policy 7530, Naming of a Capital Project or Area of a School

Rule Superintendent of Schools [Adopted]APPROVED: 3/08/05 Revised: 4/24/07

4 R[ule]ULE 7330 [BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRIVATELY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECT APPROVAL SHEET

School

Donor

Name______

Email______

Telephone______

Brief Project Description (Attach complete proposal with necessary project information as indicated in BCPS Policy 7330, Part I)

Project Approval (Signatures Required)

School Administrator ______Date______

Office of Planning and Support Operations ______Date______

Department of Physical Facilities:

Office of Engineering and Construction ______Date______

Office of Maintenance and Grounds ______Date______

Office of Operations ______Date______

Office of Risk Management ______Date______

Law Office ______Date______

Department of Fiscal Services ______Date______

Area Assistant Superintendent ______Date______

BCPS Board of Education ______Date______]

5 R[ule]ULE 7330 BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRIVATELY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECT APPROVAL SHEET

SCHOOL

DONOR

NAME______

E-MAIL______

TELEPHONE______

BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (ATTACH COMPLETE PROPOSAL WITH NECESSARY PROJECT INFORMATION AS INDICATED IN BCPS POLICY AND RULE 7330)

PROJECT APPROVAL (SIGNATURES REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER)

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ______DATE______

AREA ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ______DATE______

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES:

OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ______DATE______

OFFICE OF MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS ______DATE______

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS ______DATE______

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS ______DATE______

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT ______DATE______

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ______DATE______

LAW OFFICE ______DATE______

BCPS BOARD OF EDUCATION ______DATE______