TENTATIVE MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
The Board of Education of Baltimore County,
Maryland, met in special session at 5:15 p.m.
at Greenwood. President Donald L. Arnold and
the following Board members were present: Mr.
H. J. Jack Barnhart, Ms. Phyllis E. Ettinger,
Mr. John A. Hayden, III, Dr. Warren C. Hayman,
Mr. Michael P. Kennedy, Ms. Jean M. H. Jung,
Mr. John A. Olszewski, Jr., Ms. Carolyn Ross-Holmes,
Mr. James R. Sasiadek, Mr. Sanford V. Teplitzky,
and Mr. James E. Walker. In addition, Dr. Anthony
G. Marchione, Superintendent of Schools; staff
members; and members of various civic, employee,
and community organizations were present as
was the press.
The open session commenced with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag, which was led by
Mr. John A. Olszewski, Jr., and a period of
silent meditation for those who have served
education in the Baltimore County Public Schools.
Mr. Arnold noted the impact of the selection
of a new superintendent on students and adults
currently in our schools as well as the entire
community. He stated the Board recognized its
responsibility to the community and to the children
and approached the selection process with the
utmost seriousness. Mr. Arnold then briefly
described the selection process. He stated that
based on the Board's analysis of its selection
criteria and the candidate's qualifications,
the Board believes it has found the person to
serve as Baltimore County Public Schools' next
superintendent. Mr. Arnold described the candidate
as approachable, accessible, supportive, innovative,
community-focused, and student centered, a man
whose key question is, "How will this help a
child be successful?"
Dr. Joseph Allen Hairston was introduced by
President Arnold, and Mr. Arnold announced that
the press would have an opportunity to ask questions
of Dr. Hairston at the conclusion of the meeting.
Dr. Hairston was presented a Maryland flag,
a Baltimore County flag, Baltimore County mug,
and a lapel pin.
On motion of Mr. Barnhart, seconded by Ms.
Ettinger, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Anthony G. Marchione
Secretary-Treasurer
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