1. Opening Items
Subject
1.01 Call to Order - Closed Session: 4:30 p.m.
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
The regular Board meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. only for the purpose of voting to close its meeting pursuant to state government under the Open Meetings Act (General Provisions Article 3-305 (1)) for the following reasons: (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals and (9) to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations and to perform an administrative function.
Motion & Voting
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by Richard Barton.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
CCBOE moved into closed session at 4:30 pursuant to state government under the Open Meetings Act (General Provisions Article 3-305 (1)) for the following reasons: (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals and (9) to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations and to perform an administrative function.

Motion by Mark Jones, second by Richard Barton.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
1.02 Reconvene in Open Session - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Motion & Voting
CCBOE reconvened in open session at 6:06 p.m.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by A Michele Wayman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
1.03 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
1.04 Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That CCBOE approve the agenda as presented.
Motion & Voting
That CCBOE approved the agenda with an addendum to add an Individual Action Item to amend the 21/22 calendar.

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by Richard Barton.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
1.05 Approval of Re-organization of the Board (Election of Officers)
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action

Dr. Derek Simmons will distribute the ballots and tally the results for the election of officers for December 2021 - December 2022.

 

                Board President and Board Vice-President 

             

Motion & Voting
2. Reports
Subject
2.01 Board Members' Report
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Reports
Type
Report

Board members report and comment on their activities for the month.

 

Donna DiGiacomo:

Michele Wayman

Rick Barton

Mark Jones

 

Subject
2.02 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Reports
Type
Report

Dr. Simmons will highlight the activities or events he attended last month.

Subject
2.03 Directors Snapshot
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Reports
Type
Information

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

Subject
2.04 Student Representative Reports
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Reports
Type
Report

The students report on activities from their respective schools.

  1. Zack O'Brien: North Caroline High School
  2. Zahid Ashraf: Colonel Richardson High School
Subject
2.05 Finance Report
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Reports
Type
Information

Ms. Erin Thornton, Comptroller, will present the most recent finance report and highlight any important information. 

3. Consent Agenda
Subject
3.01 Personnel
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)

The following items will be presented to the Board for approval: 

Addendum added on 12/7/21:

Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Recommended Action: The CCBOE approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
3.02 Approval of Minutes- November 2, 2021
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action
That the Board of Education approves the minutes as presented from the November 2, 2021 board meeting.
Minutes
View Minutes for Nov 2, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting Closed Session: 3:00 p.m. Op
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Recommended Action: The CCBOE approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
3.03 Approval of Minutes- November 16, 2021
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action
That the Board of Education approves the minutes as presented from the November 16, 2021 board meeting.
Minutes
View Minutes for Nov 16, 2021 - Board Work Session - 5:00 p.m.
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
Recommended Action: The CCBOE approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
4. Recognitions
Subject
4.01 Holiday Artwork Winner
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Recognitions
Type
Information

Ms. Renee Hesson, Supervisor of Instruction, will recognize Cohen Carels from Colonel Richardson High School whose artwork was chosen as the winner of the 2021 Holiday Card contest. 

Subject
4.02 Fall 2021 First Ladies Virtual Art Gallery
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Recognitions
Type
Information

The following high school students were recognized on Wednesday, November 3 by First Lady Yumi Hogan and the MSDE Office of Fine Arts for being selected for the 2021 Maryland’s First Lady’s Art Exhibit this Fall. The virtual student artwork exhibit will be open through March 2022.

 

Students Noe’ahh Robuck (11) from North Caroline High School and Ella Von Den Bosch (11) from Colonel Richardson High School were honored at the virtual event. Art teachers Kurt Plinke (NCHS) and Victoria Donovan (CRHS) were the sponsoring art teachers.

 

This is a virtual art exhibition and can be accessed at this here.

5. Citizens/Public Comments
Subject
5.01 Comments
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
5. Citizens/Public Comments
Type
Information

The members of the Caroline County Board of Education desire to hear the views and have the advice of interested citizens. The public comment session is held at each Board meeting for that purpose.
 
The following procedures are to be followed during this time:

6. Individual Action Items
Subject
6.01 Administrative Appointment
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board of Education approve the following administrative appointment: Ms. Erin Blansfield, Assistant Principal, Lockerman Middle School effective December 8, 2021.

 

Explanation: In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the vacant Assistant Principal position at Lockerman Middle School as of October 29. 

Motion & Voting
That the Board of Education approve the following administrative appointment: Ms. Erin Blansfield, Assistant Principal, Lockerman Middle School effective December 8, 2021.

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by Richard Barton.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
6.02 Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Health Insurance Alliance Trustee Appointment
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board of Education appoint Ms. Debbie Siachos to represent management as an Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Health Insurance Alliance trustee.

Recommendation:  That the Board of Education appoint Ms. Debbie Siachos to represent management as an Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Health Insurance Alliance trustee.

 

Explanation:  Each participating school system appoints two trustees, one representing management and one representing the employee bargaining group.  A trustee’s term is for one year and is automatically renewed unless the trustee resigns, is removed, or is otherwise unable to serve. 

 

Mr. Milton Nagel has been serving as the management trustee since 1997 but with his recent retirement, Ms. Debbie Siachos will be replacing Mr. Nagel. Ms. Margaret Wittman has been serving since 2020 as the second trustee and represents the employee bargaining group. 

 

 

RECOMMENDED BY:

 

 

Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Education appoint Ms. Debbie Siachos to represent management as an Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Health Insurance Alliance trustee.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
Subject
6.03 MABE Group Insurance Pool Trustee Appointment
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board of Education appoint Mr. Bill Mengel as trustee to the MABE Group Insurance Pool.

Explanation: Each participating school system appoints one trustee to represent the school system to the MABE Group Insurance Pool. Mr. Milton Nagel had served as the trustee prior to his retirement, and this responsibility aligns with Mr. Bill Mengel's scope of work as Director of Operations. 

 

 

RECOMMENDED BY:

 

 

Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Motion & Voting
That the Board of Education appoint Mr. Bill Mengel as trustee to the MABE Group Insurance Pool.

Motion by Mark Jones, second by A Michele Wayman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones
7. Reports and Presentations
Subject
7.01 Next Generation Scholars
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Ms. Morgan Cox, Next Generation Scholars Coordinator, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, will give a presentation on Caroline County Public Schools students overall participation in the Next Generation Scholars program. 

Subject
7.02 COVID-19 Update
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Simmons and Health Officer for Caroline County Ms. Robin Cahall will provide the Board with an update on the status of COVID-19 in our schools and community. 

 

 

Subject
7.03 FY23 Budget Summary-DRAFT
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Comptroller Ms. Erin Thornton will present a FY23 Budget Summary.

8. Discussion of Items for Future Board Action
9. Unfinished Business
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Subject
10.01 Upcoming Meetings and Events
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.: CRMS Chorus & Orchestra Concert (at CRHS)

Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.: DES Winter Concert (at NCHS)

Thursday, December 9⋅7:00 p.m.: CRMS Band & Jazz Band Concert (at CRHS)

Wednesday, December, 15 at 6:30 p.m: GES Winter concert (at NCHS)

Thursday, December 16 at⋅6:30: LMS Winter Concert (at NCHS)

Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m.: CRHS Winter Concert (at CRHS)

Monday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m.: RES Winter Concert (at NCHS)

Tuesday, December 14 at 7 p.m.: CCBOE Work Session

Tuesday, December 21⋅6:00 p.m.: NCHS Winter Concert (at NCHS)

Subject
10.02 Next Board Meeting
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

The next meeting for the Caroline County Board of Education is their monthly work session on December 14th at 7 p.m.

11. Adjournment
Subject
11.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Dec 7, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
11. Adjournment
Type
Action
Motion & Voting
Meeting adjourned into closed session at 10:21 p.m.

Motion by Richard Barton, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: James Newcomb Jr, Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones