Board members will highlight one activity for the month. 

Jim Newcomb: 

• attended the BOE meeting on Sept. 7th
• attended BOE work session (closed session)
• multiple soccer and football games along with homecoming float activities
• BOE business for MABE and Superintendent search and evaluation

Donna DiGiacomo: 

• attended 2 board meetings
• attended 2 Leo Club meetings
• worked with the Leo Club at the Ridgely Car Show.

Rick Barton: 

• attended board meeting on September 7
• attended work session on the 21st
• worked the football chains at 2 games
• attended volleyball games for NCHS and NCHS at Colonel Richardson.
• several conversations with teachers and students away from school.

Mark Jones:

• attended NCHS and CRHS football games
• attended CCTC Amp Project Presentation 

The Superintendent will highlight events of the month.

The Directors will highlight their departments activities and events in the last month.

The students report on activities from their respective schools.

1. Zack O'Brien: North Caroline High School
2. Zahid Ashraf: Colonel Richardson High School

Ms. Erin Thornton, Comptroller, will share pertinent financial information.

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

• 2 Leave of Absences
• 1 Teacher Appointment to Regular Contract 

Addendum added 10/04/21:

• 1 Leave of Absence

Mr. Bill Allen, Supervisor of Pupil Services, will recognize the following schools: 

• In lieu of signing in, citizens are advised to email their remarks to publiccomment@ccpsstaff.org
• There is a 5-minute time limit for each email.
• Specific and personal references to students, employees or others associated with the Board of Education will not be permitted. Should someone wish to bring something to the attention of the Superintendent or the Board about a specific person or student, they may do so in writing to the Superintendent or the Board.
• Rude, slanderous, or threatening remarks are not permitted.
• The Board of Education does not engage in a discussion of the matter being brought to it during public comment. If appropriate, the Board may direct the superintendent to provide a response following the meeting.

Explanation: Each year, members of the Board of Education and school principals alternate the responsibility of making nominations to the Citizens Advisory Committee. This year the school principals have submitted the above names for consideration.  If approved, these individuals will serve for two years (202-2022 and 2022-2023).

The Board of Education must approve exempt administrators and the negotiating team in order to begin the negotiating process. 

1. Ms. Deborah Siachos, Chief Negotiator
2. Ms. Elizabeth Anthony
3. Dr. Yolanda Holloway 
4. Ms. Erin Thornton 
5. Ms. Penny Bradley 
6. Mr. Robert Willoughby

A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is required by the Interagency Committee for School Construction (IAC) to be updated and approved annually by all local boards of education. Following the Board of Education’s acceptance and approval, the CIP is also submitted to the County Commissioners for its acceptance.

The proposed FY23 CIP reflects the Board’s priorities as shown in the previously approved Educational Facilities Master Plan. A summary of all current and future years projects is included, Form 102.4, and can be found on page 4 of the document. The FY23 CIP requests funding for the full replacement of the roof at Ridgely Elementary School.

The IAC requires an annual update of the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan. This plan represents one of several activities enabling the IAC to monitor and evaluate how well Maryland’s school systems are systematically and comprehensively protecting the state’s capital investment. Caroline County’s specific objectives for its CMP are to:

1. Provide the most effective environment possible for teaching and learning.
2. Minimize potential disruptions to the educational program.
3. Preserve and protect the asset value of school property and facilities.
4. Maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of facility functions and systems.
5. Provide the foundation for effective risk management and preventative maintenance programs.

**This item was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. 

Dr. Simmons, Interim Superintendent of Schools, will present the most recent data related to COVID-19 in Caroline County.

Mr. William Allen, Supervisor of Pupil Services, will update the Board on September enrollment figures.

Ms. Lindsey McCormick, Director of Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment will give an update on class sizes for the 2021-2022 school year. 

The Caroline County Board of Education invites and encourages your participation in the process of developing the school system's budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Please include these dates and times in your calendar of events. 

Dr. Derek Simmons, Interim Superintendent of Schools will give an update on the ARP/ESSER Grant funds. 

October: 

• Friday, October 8 at 5 p.m.: NCHS Homecoming Parade
• Friday, October 8 at 7 p.m.: NCHS Homecoming Game (NCHS vs. Stephen Decatur) 
• Friday, October 8 at 6 p.m.: CRHS Homecoming Game (CRHS vs. Kent County)
• Saturday, October 9 at 10 a.m.: CRHS Homecoming Parade in Federalsburg
• Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m.: CCBOE Work Session

November: 

• Tuesday, November 2 at 6 p.m.: CCBOE Board Meeting 
• Tuesday, November 16 at 6 p.m.: CCBOE Work Session

December: 

• Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m: Federalsburg Winter Concert
• Thursday, December 2 at 7 p.m.: Preston Elementary Winter Concert
• Tuesday, December 7 at 6 p.m.: CCBOE Board Meeting
• Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.: CRMS Chorus & Orchestra Concert
• Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.: DES Winter Concert
• Thursday, December 9⋅7:00 p.m.: CRMS Band & Jazz Band Concert
• Thursday, December 16 at⋅6:30: LMS Winter Concert @ NCHS
• Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m.: CRHS Winter Concert
• Tuesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.: CCBOE Work Session
• Tuesday, December 21⋅6:00 p.m.: NCHS Winter Concert

The next meeting for CCBOE will be a work session on October 19, 2021 at 6 p.m.