The Board president will call the meeting to order and note Board member attendance.
The Board president will call the meeting to order and note Board member attendance.
Board members report and comment on their activities for the month.
Dr. Simmons will highlight events from last month.
The Directors will highlight the summer staff professional development opportunities and school projects.
Comptroller Erin Thornton will review the most recent finance report as of May 31, 2022.
Supervisor of Human Resources Debbie Siachos will present the following items for Board approval:
The following students were named as Carson Scholars for 2022:
Abby Beauchemin (GES)
Christian Lahnemann (LMS)
These students were selected because they demonstrate the highest standards of academic achievement, integrity, civic and social responsibility. We are very proud of their accomplishments!
The following students are being recognized for placing in the top 5 at the FBLA State Leadership Conference:
Macy Brandt will represent CCPS at the National FBLA Conference in Chicago this summer.
Superintendent Dr. Simmons will introduce the two new Student Board Representatives:
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.
In-Person Public Comment - The time allotted for the Public Comment portion of the agenda is no more than 30 minutes total. The Board of Education does not engage in a discussion of the matter being brought to it but will, if appropriate, direct the Superintendent to respond at a later time.
Individuals interested in participating during the Public Comment portion may sign up in advance by emailing publiccomment@ccpsstaff.org or by signing in at the podium prior to the beginning of the meeting. Individuals will be called to the podium in the order in which they registered by email or sign-in.
Individuals will be advised that:
Written Public Comment emailed to publiccomment@ccpsstaff.org – Emails must be received no later than noon one day prior to the Board meeting, and must clearly state in the subject line or body of the email 'For Public Comment.' Emails will be provided to Board members prior to the start of the meeting and attached to the agenda. Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.
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.
Wonders 2023, Grade K: September 2021, Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Dr. Douglas Fisher, and Dr. Jan Hasbrouck.et al.; McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Wonders 2023, Grade 1: September 2021, Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Dr. Douglas Fisher, and Dr. Jan Hasbrouck.et al.; McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Wonders 2023, Grade 2: September 2021, Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Dr. Douglas Fisher, and Dr. Jan Hasbrouck.et al.; McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
These textbooks align with the Maryland College and Career Ready standards for English Language Arts and are a key part of a comprehensive literacy program. The series includes significant print and digital literacy components such as high-interest, authentic texts that are both on and above grade level. It also includes daily opportunities for writing in response to text, an online lesson planning platform for teachers, speaking and listening activities, social-emotional learning (SEL) instructional videos and lessons, as well as a variety of instructional supports and scaffolds for special populations. Wonders 2023 also includes both end of unit and biweekly progress monitoring assessments to check for student understanding. In addition to the online platform for teachers, this series includes a robust and engaging online student website to access additional content materials and student supports to meet a range of needs. Wonders 2023 is also a fiscally responsible choice, as all consumable materials and digital subscriptions are provided for a term of six years without additional expense to Caroline County Public Schools. This anthology series, Wonders 2023: Grades K-2, will serve as a critical resource for both teachers and students in Kindergarten, First and Second grades, for years to come.
The following people served on the curriculum review committee:
Mrs. Lindsey McCormick - Director of Instruction
Mrs. Katey Allis-Fisher - Supervisor of Instruction - K-5 ELA
Ms. Carissa Hollinger - Supervisor of Instruction - Special Education
Mrs. Christal Harkowa - Supervisor of Instruction - English Language Learners
Mr. Matthew Breedlove - DES Assistant Principal
Mrs. Renee Carnochan - GES Reading Resource Teacher
Mrs. Tracy Ward - FES Reading Resource Teacher
Mrs. Laura Royer - RES Reading Resource Teacher
Mrs. Deanne Waters - PES Reading Resource Teacher
Mrs. Sarah Jones - DES Reading Resource Teacher
Ms. Michelle Vinton - PES Grade 2 Teacher
Mrs. Bonnie Lease - GES Kindergarten teacher
Mrs. Hannah Gevaudan - FES Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Stacey Todd - FES Grade 2 Teacher
Ms. Vicki VanSciver - GES EL Teacher
Mrs. Nina Herb - PES Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Lauren Shilling - DES EL Teacher
Mrs. Cathy Heinsohn - DES Grade 1 Teacher
Mrs. Cheri Nier - GES EL Teacher
Mrs. Rachel Breeding - GES Grade 1 Teacher
Mrs. Laura Love - DES Grade 1 Teacher
Mrs. Alicia Raburn - GES EL Teacher
Ms. Diane Drewes - GES Grade 2 Teacher
Ms. Jessica Gernert - GES Grade 2 Teacher
Mrs. Janice Pugh - DES Special Education Teacher
Ms. Melissa Hoffman - GES Special Education Teacher
Mrs. Emily Hammond - PES Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Jessican Andres- GES Grade 1 Teacher
Mrs. Sarahi Isla-Reyes - GES EL Teacher
Mrs. Amanda Zinner - DES Parent
Mrs. Carmen Vasquez -GES Parent
Mrs. Megan Frantum - RES Parent
Mrs. Sarah Hall - PES Parent
Mrs. J. Goedeke - FES Parent
PROPOSED BY:
Kathleen Allis-Fisher
Supervisor of Instruction
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The Rules, Regulations, and Procedures for the Administration of the School Construction Program require each LEA to annually submit or amend its school system’s Educational Facilities Master Plan. The master plan is a planning tool that deals with the LEA’s projected facility needs. The analysis and conclusions therein assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Plan. The master plan must be submitted to the State by July 1, 2022.
PROPOSED BY:
Bill Mengel
Director of Operations
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Each year the Board of Education must establish public meeting dates for both regular and work sessions. For the upcoming fiscal year, these dates are as follows:
| Regular Meeting Dates | Work Session Dates |
| July 5 | July 19 |
| August 2 | August 16 |
| September 6 | September 20 |
| October 4 | October 18 |
| November 1 | November 15 |
| December 6 | December 20 |
| January 3 | January 17 (w/ County Commissioners) |
| February 7 | February 21 |
| March 7 | March 21 |
| April 4 | April 18 |
| May 2 | May 16 |
| June 6 | June 20 |
All open session meetings begin at 6:00 p.m with a closed session prior to the regular monthly meetings. Please see monthly meeting notice for specific closed session start times each month. All meetings will be held at the Central Office, 204 Franklin Street, Denton MD and are live streamed for the benefit of the public.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
This textbook aligns to the Maryland Framework for Modern World History, which is the basis of our World History course in high school for 11th grade students. The review committee chose this text due to its updated content and text features in the print form, as well as the simulations and interactive features in the online edition. This adoption allows for the purchase of 120 student texts (4 classroom sets) and 4 teacher editions, along with 120 student licenses for online access for a period of 6 years. Asynchronous professional development is included for the life of the adoption, as well as professional development for the Fall of 2022 for teachers to be introduced to the resource. The SAVVAS Realize platform also includes integration with Schoology, which will be our LMS starting in the Fall 2022 semester. This text replaces the current adoption, which is a Glencoe/McGraw Hill title with a copyright of 1999.
The following people served on the curriculum review committee:
Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Supervisor of Instruction
Dr. Nicole Vondenbosch, Principal, CRHS
Mr. Matthew Spiker, Principal, NCHS
Mr. Nash Ireland, Teacher, NCHS
Mr. James McCormick, Teacher, NCHS
Ms. Lauren Daffin, Teacher, CRHS
Ms. Kimberly Wright, Parent, CRHS
PROPOSED BY:
Dr. Robert Willoughby
Supervisor of Instruction
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
This textbook aligns to the College Board’s Sample Curriculum for AP US Government and Politics, which is the basis of our course in high school for 10th grade students. The review committee chose this text due to its updated content and organization as it follows the recommended units and scope and sequence, as well as interactive features in the online edition including AP Practice items. This adoption allows for the purchase of 60student texts (2 classroom sets) and 2 teacher editions, along with 60 student licenses for online access for a period of 6 years. Professional development is included for the life of the adoption. This text replaces our current adopted text, which has a copyright of 2005. The College Board recommends that all AP materials be updated every 10 years.
The following people served on the curriculum review committee:
Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Supervisor of Instruction
Dr. Nicole Vondenbosch, Principal, CRHS
Mr. Matthew Spiker, Principal, NCHS
Mr. Gary Bee, Teacher, NCHS
Mr. Brett Ireland, Teacher, CRHS
Ms. Sarah Chambers, Parent, NCHS
Mr. John Claytor, Parent, CRHS
PROPOSED BY:
Dr. Robert Willoughby
Supervisor of Instruction
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
This adoption includes a student text (Research Companion) which is shared between grade levels, a student journal (Inquiry Journal) for each grade, 24 Maryland-specific modules (12 per grade level), and 7 years of online access. The base text is a general elementary school US History text, while the 24 Maryland-specific modules were written over the course of the last year to address the new scope and sequence of the Maryland Social Studies Framework for Grade 4 and Grade 5. This is one of only two publishers that have done this work to create Maryland-specific content.
The following people served on the curriculum review committee:
Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Supervisor of Instruction
Mr. AJ Angeloni, Principal, PES
Ms. Jessica Swann, 4th Grade Teacher, GES
Ms. Lisa Dayton, 4th Grade Teacher, FES
Ms. Emily Glover, 5th Grade Teacher, DES
Ms. Pam Slaughenhoupt, 5th Grade Teacher, PES
Ms. Veronica August, 4th Grade Teacher, PES
PROPOSED BY:
Dr. Robert Willoughby
Supervisor of Instruction
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
As we are in the final month of the current fiscal year, detailed analysis shows that there will be funds available to purchase necessary one-time items. Many of these items were identified as part of the FY 2023 budget development process but were not added to the operating budget due to lack of funding.
PROPOSED BY:
Erin Thornton
Comptroller
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
In preparation for the upcoming administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year, the aforementioned administrative appointment is necessary to ensure systemic change within the administration.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
These funds are for the purchase of two new school buses to replace existing buses that must be taken out of service in accordance with State transportation laws. Financing for the purchase of these vehicles will be accomplished through this tax-exempt lease financing agreement. Funds for the estimated annual payment of $59,291.13 have been included in the FY23 operating budget.
The bid process and procedures complied with Board policy and applicable state laws and regulations.
PROPOSED BY:
Bill Mengel
Director of Operations
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Comptroller Erin Thornton will provide a brief summary and highlight any changes of the current FY23 draft budget.
The Board will hold its next work session on June 28th at 3:30 p.m.