TENTATIVE MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

Tuesday, May 2, 2000

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, met in open session at 5:03 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, Mr. Michael P. Kennedy, Mr. James R. Sasiadek, and Mr. James E. Walker. In addition, Dr. Anthony G. Marchione, Superintendent of Schools, and staff members were present.

Mr. Krempel and Mr. Cassell of Baltimore County Public Schools' Division of Physical Facilities and Mr. Don Thomas of 3D/International provided a status report on the major renovation program for 45 elementary schools. Mr. Thomas explained the approach for the design and bidding phases of this program. Mr. Cassell described the impact of information technology on the program. Finally, Mr. Thomas explained how the stakeholders will be kept up to date on what is happening and what will be happening as the 45 elementary schools are renovated.

Mr. Olszewski entered the room at 5:13 p.m.

At 5:36 p.m., Mr. Barnhart moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and to discuss matters relative to negotiations pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1) and §10-508(a)(9). The motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and approved by the Board.

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

Mr. Grimsley reviewed salary issues for a particular group of employees. He also briefed the Board on the status of contract settlements with various employee groups.

Ms. Jung entered the room at 5:42 p.m.

Dr. Marchione and the area superintendents discussed the appointments and transfers on tonight's agenda.

Dr. Marchione discussed the selection process for a Board-appointed position.

At 6:13 p.m., Mr. Barnhart moved to end the closed session for a brief dinner recess. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hayden and approved by the Board.

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

The Board of Education of Baltimore County, Maryland, reconvened in open session at 7:55 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. Board of Education May 2, 2000

Warren C. Hayman, Ms. Jean M. H. Jung, Mr. Michael P. Kennedy, Mr. John A. Olszewski, Jr., Mr. James R. Sasiadek, and Mr. James E. Walker. In addition, Dr. Anthony G. Marchione, Superintendent of Schools; staff members; members of various civic, employee, and community organizations were present as was the press.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The open session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was led by Ms. Theresa Streb, and a period of silent meditation for those who have served education in the Baltimore County Public Schools.

MINUTES

Hearing no additions or corrections to the open and closed session minutes of April 11, 2000, Mr. Arnold declared the minutes approved as presented.

RESOLUTION

Ms. Ettinger and Mr. Arnold presented resolutions from the Board of Education and the Governor's Office proclaiming April 30-May 6, 2000, as Pupil Personnel Workers Week to Dr. Vivian Ferguson, Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

On motion of Ms. Ettinger, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, the Board approved the personnel matters as presented on Exhibits D-1, D-2, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K. (Copies of the exhibits are attached to the formal minutes.)

OLD BUSINESS

Policy Revisions

On motion of Mr. Hayden, seconded by Mr. Barnhart, the Board approved revisions to Policy 4142 - Salary Regulations.

On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Board approved revisions to Policy 5150 - Residents and Nonresidents.

REPORTS

The Board received the following reports:

A. Budget and Finance Report

B. Report by Law Office on Student Board Member Voting Rights--Dr. Poff provided a history of the student board member position in Baltimore County. He reminded the Board that should they decide to seek modification of the law addressing the voting rights of the student board member, support from local elected officials would need to be acquired.

CONTRACT AWARDS

Mr. Kennedy pulled item 7 for further discussion; Mr. Olszewski pulled item 4 for further discussion. On motion of Mr. Barnhart, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Board approved items 1-8.

1. Automotive Equipment & Tools (Sollers Point/Southeastern Technical High School

Mr. Kennedy inquired about the time between book pick up from schools at the end of the school year and when they are returned to the schools. Ms. Cook stated books will be picked up the week of June 12. Textbooks are scheduled to be returned to schools by August 28. Library books are scheduled to be returned the week of September 4.

On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Ettinger, the Board approved a contract extension for the rebinding of textbooks and library books.

Item 4

Mr. Olszewski inquired about the sole bidder on this item and whether the cost was in line with market value. Ms. Cook explained the circumstances surrounding a non-responsive bid from another vendor and assured Mr. Olszewski that the price is close to what we have experienced in the past.

On motion of Ms. Ettinger, seconded by Mr. Olszewski, the Board approved a contract award for Contracted Services: Wellness Centers.

BUILDING COMMITTEE

The Building Committee, represented by Mr. Barnhart, recommended approval of items 2-29. (Items 1 and 30 were withdrawn.) The Board approved these recommendations.

2. Toilet Stall Partition Replacements - Various Schools

25. Fee Acceptance - Consultant Design Services - Featherbed Lane, Franklin, and Westowne Elementary Schools

The Board received the following as information:

A. Revised Rule 4142 - Salary Regulations

B. Revised Rule 5150 - Enrollment and Attendance

C. Minutes of the Central Area Educational Advisory Council meeting, February 16, 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Arnold made the following announcements:

-- On Tuesday, May 9, 2000, the Southeast Area Educational Advisory Council will meet at Dundalk Middle School at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Hayden expressed concern about the large number of teachers listed on tonight's Resignation exhibit with less than five (5) years experience.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Stephen Crum, Chair of the Southeast Area Educational Advisory Council, spoke of the recent musical concert at Kenwood High School and the outstanding performances of two trumpet soloists--Tyree Hawes and Muskee Books. He expressed his disappointment that so few people attended the concert.

Ms. Linda Olszewski, President of the PTA Council of Baltimore County, invited Board members to the PTA Council's awards program this Thursday.

Ms. Ciara DiSeta, President of the Baltimore County Student Councils, summarized the group's many activities this past school year. Mr. Arnold thanked Ciara for her professional attitude in her reports to the Board and wished her well in the future.

Mr. Mark Beytin, President of the Teachers' Association of Baltimore County, thanked the Board for approving revisions to Policy 5150. He also reminded Board members of the upcoming retirement/recognition dinner next week.

Ms. Kathleen Weiman, a Parkville High School parent, expressed concern that the instructor for the school's dance program is not a certified dance instructor.

Ms. Susan Chauldron, a Pine Grove Elementary School parent, stated open space areas in schools, especially Pine Grove, should be closed. She also invited Board members to the school's upcoming ice cream social.

Ms. Laurie Sneed, a Pine Grove Elementary School parent, distributed a trifold developed by Pine Grove's PTA. She noted the parents' strong involvement and commitment to the school. Ms. Sneed informed the Board that the parents' effort to obtain state money for enclosing the open space areas at Pine Grove was unsuccessful. The parents will now turn to the County and the Board for creative budgeting. In order to minimize disruption to students, she urged the Board to consider closing in the open space areas during renovations. Finally, Ms. Sneed announced that Pine Grove students far exceeded the 12,000 books school goal for the Reading Across Maryland program--The students read 21,466 books.

Mr. Arnold noted that at the most recent Recognition Night program over 300 students and teachers were recognized for their efforts. He commented on the feeling of pride one has after attending this event and encouraged everyone to attend next year's programs.

At 8:46 p.m., Mr. Walker moved to adjourn the open session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kennedy and approved by the Board.

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