The Board president will call the meeting to order and note Board member attendance.

The following Personnel Item will be presented to the Board for approval:

• 5 Resignations
• 6 Teacher Contracts: Regular Contract 

Addendum added July 6, 2021:

• 1 Teacher Regular Contract

The Caroline County Board of Education would like to recognized two students who won state championships for Track & Field:

• Samantha Cash (NCHS), state champion in 300 hurdles.
• Elijah Palmer (CRHS) state champion in Triple Jump. 

Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following administrative appointment:

Ms. Lisa Alfaro  Acting Principal (12 months) at Federalsburg Elementary School effective July 12, 2021

Explanation:  In preparation for the upcoming administrative changes for the 2021-2022 school year, the aforementioned administrative appointment is necessary to ensure systemic change within the administration.

The Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) hold regular meetings of the Legal Service Association (LSA) to discuss matters of common interest of school systems throughout Maryland.  Each school system is encouraged to have a representative attend these meetings.  Representatives are approved by the Board of Education.

The Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) hold regular meetings of the Workers Comp Fund to discuss matters of common interest of school systems throughout Maryland. Each school system is encouraged to have a representative attend these meetings.  Representatives are approved by the Board of Education.

The Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) hold regular meetings of the Other Post Employment Benefits Investment Trust to discuss matters of common interest of school systems throughout Maryland. Each school system is encouraged to have a representative attend these meetings.  Representatives are approved by the Board of Education.

In 2015, the CCPS Board of Education adopted this policy to provide a specific scholarship for Caroline County students who are planning to to become teachers. Specifically, the scholarship seeks to fill critical needs areas, and to diversify instructional staff. At the time, the Board awarded two scholarships. During budget development in 2019, the Board increased the budget allocation to award three scholarships. The policy revision codifies that increase.

The construction of the Greensboro Judy Center follows the construction of the new Greensboro Elementary School and demolition of the old school. The recent COVID pandemic has resulted in significant cost increases for building materials and therefore the GMP is significantly higher than originally budgeted. According to Whiting-Turner officials and other industry experts, waiting will not result in lower numbers. Additional funding has been requested from Federal funding authorities to help close the budget shortfall and any residual shortfall will be shared by the County and the BOE. The exact amount of budget shortfall will not be known for several months, but it’s important to lock these construction contracts now in order to avoid even higher costs. The bid process and procedures complied with Board policy and applicable state laws and regulations. Whiting-Turner will serve as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for this project and as such will hold the contracts with all of the individual identified trades identified on the attached spreadsheet.

Approval of an annual Special Education Staffing Plan is required in order for Caroline County Public Schools to access state and federal funds for special education. The plan consists of the procedures used throughout the year to determine appropriate funding and staffing needs to fulfill the educational needs of students with disabilities.

Board members will highlight one activity for the month.  

Mr. Rick Barton: 

• The last day of school at NCHS 
• Greensboro Elementary School Ribbon Cutting

Ms. Michele Wayman:

• MABE Session; Retirement Social
• GES Ribbon Cutting/Dedication

Ms. Donna DiGiacomo:

• Ron Dixon (SRO) retirement 
• Helped NCHS/CRHS Gay Straight Alliance Club
• Met with teachers
• Retirement Ceremony
• Work session via zoom
• Met with staff members
• Met with retiree

Mr. James Newcomb:

• BOE monthly meeting
• CRHS Softball Playoff games
• GES Retirement dinner
• Central Office retirement reception
• June work-session
• GES ribbon cutting
• Monthly mtg. with the Superintendent

The Superintendent will discuss recent events/news during the last month.

CCPS has entered into contract #21-015 for the purchase of Food Related Cafeteria Products with FPC Holdings, Inc. This contract was obtained using the piggyback clause in Cecil County Public School’s recent bid. The initial term of the contract is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Additionally, FPC agrees to continue to provide the same products and services to CCPS for the duration of any contract extensions exercised by Cecil County Public Schools unless terminated earlier by CCPS.
 

The estimated annual cost of this contract is $35,000.

CCPS has awarded a contract to Alto-Hartley, Inc., for the purchase and installation of dishwashers at four schools (Ridgely Elementary, Denton Elementary, Federalsburg Elementary and Lockerman Middle). This contract was obtained using the KPN Cooperative Contract #202007-04. This purchase is the final phase of replacing outdated and old equipment in our school’s cafeterias. The project is intended to begin in mid-August with final completion prior to the start of school.

The total cost of this project is $110,361.00.

The Board will discuss Policy XII.120.40: Sounding Board Session for any changes that should be made going forward.