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.
3. Contracted Services: Well Water Services
5. New/Used Relocatable Units (Rental Program)
6. Physical Education Supplies & Equipment
8. Vehicles (Trucks)
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.
4. Painting Services - Catonsville High School
5. Gymnasium Bleacher Replacements - Various Schools
6. Reconditioning of Tennis and Multi-Use Courts - Various Schools
7. New Natural Gas Service - Dumbarton Middle School
8. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment - Dundalk Elementary School
9. Gymnasium Locker Replacements - Various Schools
10. Greenhouse Renovations - Loch Raven High School
11. Gymnasium Floor Refinishing - Various Schools
12. Electrical Upgrade for Computer Networking - Overlea High School
13. Field Lighting - Overlea High School
14. Parking Lot Expansion - Perry Hall Middle School
15. Systemic Renovations - Pikesville High School
16. Systemic Renovations - Sollers Point/Southeastern Technical High School
17. Heating System Renovation - Southwest Academy
18. Systemic Renovations - Stemmers Run Middle School
19. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment - Timber Grove Elementary School
20. Running Track Replacement - Woodlawn High School
21. Fee Acceptance - Design Services for Primary/Secondary Electrical Service - Overlea High School
22. Fee Acceptance - Construction Administration - Southwest Academy
23. Fee Acceptance - Consultant Design Services - Arbutus Elementary, Colgate Elementary, and Lutherville Elementary Schools
24. Fee Acceptance - Consultant Design Services - Chesapeake Terrace and Mars Estates Elementary Schools
27. Fee Acceptance - Consultant Design Services - Forty-Five Elementary Schools
28. Consultant Design Services for Boiler Replacements - Various Elementary Schools
29. Construction Inspection Services for Roof Replacement - Lansdowne High School
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:
-- Also on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, the Southwest Area Educational Advisory Council will meet at the Southwest Area Office at 7:30 p.m.
-- The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at Greenwood. The meeting will begin with an open session at 4:30 p.m. After the Board adjourns to meet in closed session, followed by a brief dinner recess, the open meeting will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome at all open sessions.
Mr. Barnhart left the room at 8:25 p.m.
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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