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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 Board of Education July 8, 2008 Open Session Agenda Page 4 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. Board of Education May 20, 2008 Open and Closed Session Minutes Page 2 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
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