APPROVED Rockville, Maryland 28-1987 May 26, 1987
The Board of Education of Montgomery County met in regular session at the Carver Educational Services Center, Rockville, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 26, 1987, at 8:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Mrs. Marilyn J. Praisner, President in the Chair Dr. James E. Cronin* Mrs. Sharon DiFonzo Mr. Blair G. Ewing Mr. Bruce A. Goldensohn Dr. Robert E. Shoenberg Mrs. Mary Margaret Slye
Absent: Mr. Eric Steinberg
Others Present: Dr. Wilmer S. Cody, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Harry Pitt, Deputy Superintendent Mr. Thomas S. Fess, Parliamentarian Mr. Andrew Herscowitz, Board Member-elect
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Praisner announced that Dr. Cronin would be joining the meeting at a later time. In addition, the Board would hold a brief executive session after the consent items so that Dr. Cronin could participate.
RESOLUTION NO. 282-87 Re: BOARD AGENDA - MAY 26, 1987
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Dr. Shoenberg seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve its agenda for May 26, 1987.
Re: BOARD/PRESS/VISITOR CONFERENCE
The following individuals appeared before the Board of Education:
1. Alan Cheung, Organization of Chinese Americans 2. Enrique Fefer 3. James Lee
RESOLUTION NO. 283-87 Re: APPROVAL OF AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AND AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Goldensohn seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, The public school laws of Maryland specify that the county superintendent shall prepare courses of study and recommend them for adoption by the county Board (THE ANNOTATED CODE OF THE PUBLIC GENERAL LAWS OF MARYLAND, EDUCATION -Volume-, Sec. 4-205); and
WHEREAS, The public school laws of Maryland also state that the county Board, on the written recommendation of the county superintendent, shall establish courses of study for the schools under its jurisdiction (IBID., Sec. 4-110); and
WHEREAS, The PROGRAM OF STUDIES is the document which contains the prescribed curriculum elements, including instructional objectives, of all MCPS curriculum programs and courses (MCPS Regulation 345-1: Development and Approval of Curriculum and Supporting Materials); and
WHEREAS, Excellence in curriculum can be maintained only by continuing attention to the need for curriculum change; and
WHEREAS, The Council on Instruction, charged by the superintendent with considering recommendations for curriculum change, has recommended approval of the curricula for AP American Government and Politics and for AP Comparative Government and Politics; and
WHEREAS, The superintendent recommends that the Board approve these new course curricula; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve AP American Government and Politics and AP Comparative Government and Politics, presented to the Board of Education on May 26, for publication in the PROGRAM OF STUDIES as part of the MCPS curriculum to become effective in the school year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 284-87 Re: PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS OVER $25,000
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. Slye seconded by Mr. Ewing, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Funds have been budgeted for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and contractual services; and
WHEREAS, The bids received in response to Bid No. 84-87, Packaging and Removal of Chemicals and Specimens, should be rejected because of the excessive costs, and staff will have to investigate alternatives for the disposal of chemicals; and
WHEREAS, It has been determined after bid opening that there are requirements which exceed the quantity of Bid No. 120-87, Physical Education Equipment - Durascapes; and a rebid of the requirement with increased quantity would gain more competition; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Bid Nos. 84-87 and 120-87 be rejected; and be it further
RESOLVED, That having been duly advertised, the contracts be awarded to the low bidders meeting specifications as shown for the bids as follows:
NAME OF VENDOR(S) DOLLAR VALUE OF CONTRACTS
103-87 Industrial Arts Graphic Arts Supplies John H. Burke & Co., Inc. $ 16,990 Chaselle, Inc. 4,386 Embassy Sales & Service Co. 3,999 Itek Graphix Corporation 4,843 Meeks Printing Supply 4,633 Penn Camera Exchange, Inc. 8,932 Pitsco, Inc. 430 Western Newspaper Litho Supply, Inc. 9,010 ------TOTAL $ 53,223
104-87 Industrial Arts Hardware Allegheny Educational Supply, Inc. $ 117 Brodhead-Garrett Co. 727 Chown, Inc. 2,642 Keystone Bolt & Nut Corp. 225 McKilligan Supply Corp. 1,575 MSF County Services Co. 6,475 Rudolph and West Co., Inc. 10,012 Thompson & Cooke, Inc. 3,650 ------TOTAL $ 25,423
115-87 Step Vans, Chassis Cab Cargo Van Body District International Trucks, Inc. $ 46,432 Dick Stevens Chevrolet, Inc. 60,993 ------TOTAL $107,425
125-87 Shade Material L & M Window Shade Co. $ 5,590 Rocky Mount Cord Co. 2,176 Stark Enterprises, Inc. 260 Window Moods, Inc. 28,477 ------TOTAL $ 36,503
141-87 Upright and Grand Pianos Ralon Music Co., Inc. $ 18,642 Ramsey Music 109,470 ------TOTAL $128,112
150-87 Computer Printed Forms Advanced Computer Supplies $ 1,182 American Micro Tech, Inc. 1,256 The Arnold Corporation 5,890 Formost Computer Supplies 523 Guardian Supply Co., Inc. 2,960 Jefferson Marketing Associates 809 Jordan Graphics, Inc. 745 McGregor Printing Corporation 4,983 National Computer Systems 6,540 SCM Allied/EGRY 23,508 ------TOTAL $ 48,396
GRAND TOTAL $399,082
RESOLUTION NO. 285-87 Re: FURNISHING AND INSTALLING LOCKERS - VARIOUS SCHOOLS
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Sealed bids were received on May 19, 1987, for furnishing and installing lockers at various schools as indicated below:
PROPOSAL A PROPOSAL B PROPOSAL C BIDDER PYLE IS SENECA VALLEY COMBINED
1. Greenwald Industrial $28,963 $3,817 $38,752 Products Co., Inc. 2. Steel Products, Inc. 34,390 - 38,010 and
WHEREAS, The low bidder, Greenwald Industrial Products Co., Inc., has performed similar projects in the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, Low bid is within staff estimate and sufficient funds are available to effect award; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a contract for combined Proposal C in the amount of $32,752 be awarded to Greenwald Industrial Products Co., Inc., for furnishing and installing lockers at Thomas W. Pyle Intermediate and Seneca Valley High Schools in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Department of School Facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-87 Re: MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS - ELECTRIC SERVICE
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Sealed bids were received on May 19, 1987, for electric service for modular classroom buildings as indicated below:
BIDDER PROJECT I PROJECT II 32 Units 27 Units
1. P. J. Vignola Electric Co., Inc. $141,000 $113,000 2. Bethesda Armature Co., Inc. 197,150 170,049 and
WHEREAS, The low bidder, P. J. Vignola Electric Co., Inc., has performed similar projects satisfactorily for MCPS; and
WHEREAS, Low bids are within staff estimate and sufficient funds are available in account 968-07 to effect award; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a contract for $254,000 be awarded to P. J. Vignola Co., Inc., for electric service for modular classroom buildings for Project I and Project II in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Department of School Facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-87 Re: RELOCATING 19 LOCALLY OWNED RELOCATABLE MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Sealed bids were received on May 19, 1987, for relocating 19 relocatable modular classroom buildings, including foundations and site restorations at various locations throughout the county as indicated below:
BIDDER BASE BID
Commercial Modular Systems $127,300 and
WHEREAS, The low bid from Commercial Modular Systems, Inc., is consistent with the cost estimates; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a contract for $127,300 be awarded to Commercial Modular Systems, Inc., for relocating 19 locally owned relocatable modular classroom buildings, including foundations at various locations in accordance with plans and specifications entitled "Relocation of Locally Owned Relocatable Modular Classroom Buildings," dated May 5, 1987, and prepared by the Department of School Facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 288-87 Re: PINE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARTIAL REROOFING (AREA 1)
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Sealed bids were received on May 19, 1987, for partially reroofing Pine Crest Elementary School as indicated below:
BIDDER LUMP SUM
1. R. D. Bean, Inc. $136,937 2. J. E. Wood & Sons Co., Inc. 160,776 and
WHEREAS, The low bidder, R. D. Bean, Inc., has performed similar projects satisfactorily for MCPS; and
WHEREAS, Low bid is within staff estimate and sufficient funds are available in Account 999-42 to effect award; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a contract for $136,937 be awarded to R. D. Bean, Inc., for partially reroofing Pine Crest Elementary School in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Department of School Facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-87 Re: GREENCASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (AREA 1)
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, Sealed bids were received on May 19, 1987, for the construction of the new Greencastle Elementary School as indicated below:
BIDDER BID
1. Dustin Construction, Inc. $5,928,000 2. Kimmel & Kimmel, Inc. 5,943,000 3. John C. Grimberg Co., Inc. 6,084,000 4. The Gassman Corp. 6,330,000 5. Edmar Construction Co., Inc. 6,450,000 6. The Merit Corporation 6,547,000 7. Tyler Construction Corp. 7,196,000 and
WHEREAS, The low bidder, Dustin Construction, Inc., has satisfactorily completed many schools for MCPS; and
WHEREAS, Low bid is within staff estimate and sufficient funds are available to effect award; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a contract for $5,928,000 be awarded to Dustin Construction, Inc., for the construction of the new Greencastle Elementary School in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Thomas Clark Associates, Architect.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-87 Re: GRANT OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND RIGHT- OF-WAY TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND, AT THE FUTURE GREENCASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE (AREA 1)
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, The Board of Education is the owner and developer of 12 acres on the east side of Robey Road, north of Briggs Chaney Road, upon which it plans to construct the Greencastle Elementary School for opening in September, 1988; and
WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Government Department of Transportation has requested, in conjunction with the Board's construction, a Grant of Storm Drain Easement and Right-of-way for the installation of a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe through a portion of the school site; and
WHEREAS, Installation of the storm drain pipe will benefit the school site, with all future maintenance to be performed at no cost to the Board of Education and with the Montgomery County Government and contractors to assume liability for all future damages or injury; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the president and secretary be authorized to execute a Grant of Storm Drain Easement and Right-of-way to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation at the future Greencastle Elementary School for the purpose of installing a storm drain pipe.
RESOLUTION NO. 291-87 Re: GRANT OF SLOPE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AT SEVEN LOCKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (AREA 2)
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is planning to reconstruct the intersection of Seven Locks Road and Bradley Boulevard adjacent to the Seven Locks Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Final design and construction of the intersection requires grading of adjacent slopes at the Seven Locks Elementary School to tie in with the new road surface; and
WHEREAS, Improvement of the intersection of the roadways will provide safer access to the surrounding community and subject school site; and
WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Government has agreed to save as many trees as possible along the slopes adjacent to Bradley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Government, acknowledging the potential loss of 50 percent of the trees along these slopes, has offered to provide compensation to Montgomery County Public Schools in the amount necessary to purchase replacement trees for screening; and
WHEREAS, All construction and restoration will be performed at no cost to the Board of Education, with the Montgomery County Government and its contractors assuming liability for all damages or injury; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the president and secretary be authorized to execute a Slope Easement Agreement for the grading of slopes required by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation at the Seven Locks Elementary School, with the understanding that the Montgomery County Government will save as many trees as possible and will compensate Montgomery County Public Schools in the amount necessary to purchase replacement trees for screening.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-87 Re: SUBMISSION OF AN FY 88 GRANT PROPOSAL TO INSTITUTE A COMPREHENSIVE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR HIGH-RISK STUDENTS 10 TO 14 YEARS OLD
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Dr. Shoenberg seconded by Mr. Ewing, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the superintendent of schools be authorized to submit an FY 88 grant proposal for $514,662 to the United States Department of Health and Human Services to institute a comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention and intervention project for high-risk early adolescents; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the county executive and the County Council.
Re: EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board met in executive session from 8:25 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Dr. Cronin joined the meeting at that time.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-87 Re: PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. DiFonzo seconded by Dr. Cronin, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel appointment be approved:
APPOINTMENT PRESENT POSITION AS
Barbara J. Leister Principal Principal Singapore American Wyngate Elementary School School Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 294-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. DiFonzo seconded by Mrs. Slye, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
REASSIGNMENT FROM TO
Mariana Doores A&S Teacher Principal Beall ES Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 295-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. DiFonzo seconded by Mr. Goldensohn, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
REASSIGNMENT FROM TO
Gabriel Massaro Academic Leave Principal Chevy Chase ES Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 296-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mr. Ewing seconded by Dr. Cronin, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
REASSIGNMENT FROM TO
Elizabeth Morgan Academic Leave Principal Lake Seneca ES Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 297-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. Slye seconded by Mr. Goldensohn, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
REASSIGNMENT FROM TO
Neil Shipman Academic Leave Principal Travilah ES Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 298-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Dr. Cronin seconded by Mr. Ewing, the following resolution was adopted with Dr. Cronin, Mrs. DiFonzo, Mrs. Praisner, Dr. Shoenberg, and Mrs. Slye voting in the affirmative; Mr. Ewing and Mr. Goldensohn abstaining:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
REASSIGNMENT FROM TO
Drucille Stafford Special Assistant to Principal Area 1 Assoc. Supt. Weller Road ES Effective July 1, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 299-87 Re: PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. DiFonzo seconded by Dr. Cronin, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following personnel reassignment be approved:
NAME FROM TO
Jack Ramsey Principal Assistant Principal Robert Frost IS Effective July 1, 1987 Maintain present salary and benefits Retirement effective July 1, 1988
RESOLUTION NO. 300-87 Re: TEMPORARY PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENT
On recommendation of the superintendent and on motion of Mrs. DiFonzo seconded by Dr. Cronin, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That the following temporary personnel reassignment for the 1987-88 school year be approved:
NAME AND PRESENT POSITION EFFECTIVE POSITIVE EFFECTIVE POSITION JULY 1, 1987 JULY 1, 1988
Stuart Marder A&S Teacher Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Einstein HS
Re: RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FISCAL 1988 OPERATING BUDGET FOLLOWING COUNTY COUNCIL ACTION
Mrs. DiFonzo moved and Mrs. Slye seconded the following:
WHEREAS, The Board of Education's Fiscal 1988 Operating Budget was adopted on February 26, 1987, and amended on March 31, 1987, in the amount of $538,232,828; and
WHEREAS, In appropriating $518,253,421 for the Board of Education Operating Budget, the County Council made reductions of $19,979,407 from various state budget categories as shown in the following schedule:
COUNCIL BOE AMENDED COUNCIL APPROVED AS OF 3/31/87 REDUCTIONS ON 5/11/87
01 Systemwide Services $ 32,599,535 $ (2,660,857) $ 29,938,678 02 Instruc. Salaries 277,773,453 (7,804,227) 269,969,226 03 Other Inst. Costs 15,803,604 (1,141,280) 14,662,324 04 Special Education 55,702,364 (353,665) 55,348,699 05 Student Pers. Svcs. 1,573,227 (122,504) 1,450,723 06 Health Services 38,524 (66) 38,458 07 Student Transport. 26,986,939 (2,110,184) 24,876,755 08 Operation of Plant 39,102,851 (701,440) 38,401,411 09 Maintenance of Plant 15,509,094 (1,296,075) 14,213,019 10 Fixed Charges 56,518,982 (3,523,910) 52,995,072 11 Food Services 592,671 (1,932) 590,739 14 Community Services 655,957 (232,360) 423,597 61 Food Service Fund 15,375,627 (30,907) 15,344,720 ------TOTAL $538,232,828 $(19,979,407) $518,253,421 now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education hereby adopt its original Fiscal 1988 Operating Budget as amended on March 31, 1987 a