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

In partnership with families and community, we prepare all students  to achieve college, career, and life readiness through a challenging and progressive educational experience.

The following middle school students were recognized as honorees in the Fall 2022 Maryland’s First Lady’s Art Exhibit:

• Solei Miller (6) from Lockerman Middle School completed her artwork in grade 6 under the direction of LMS art teacher, Katie Ellis.

• Violet Cheezum (9) from Colonel Richardson High School completed her artwork in grade 8 under the direction of CRMS art teacher, Lloyd Plinke. 

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

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

Dr. Simmons will report out on activities / highlights from the last month. 

Directors will highlight important events from their departments. 

The students report on activities from their respective schools.

1. Leslie Monter-Casio: North Caroline High School
2. Shelbi Briggs: Colonel Richardson High School

Chief Financial Officer Erin Thornton will review the most recent finance report as of October 31, 2022. 

Supervisor of Human Resources Rob Willoughby will present the following personnel items to the Board for approval:

• 2 Leave of Absences
• 1 Resignation
• 1 Retirement
• 2 Teachers to Regular Contract 

Addendum added on November 1, 2022:

• 1 Resignation 

In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the Supervisor of Early Childhood as of Wednesday, November 2, 2022. 

This media arts course is a visual art study of our human connection through photography, computer arts, digital arts, and interactive media. Along with the continued study of the seven elements of art, students will implement concepts of space, light, and color to creatively express their feelings, perspectives, and ideas. Students will develop their skills in creating, responding, presenting and connecting through media arts. This course is aligned with the Maryland Media Arts Standards for high school and is offered in addition to other Fine Arts courses to meet graduation and/or elective requirements.

The following stakeholders participated in the needs assessment, design, and development of the course curriculum: Dr. Nikki Vondenbosch, CRHS principal; Mr. Matt Spiker, NCHS principal; Mrs. Renee Hesson, Supervisor of Instruction; Mr. Brooks Anderson, NCHS Art Teacher; Mr. Tim Goodger, NCHS Art Teacher; Mrs. Victoria Donovan, CRHS Art Teacher; Mrs. Melanie Bolles, CRHS Art Teacher.

Content Outline:

1. Introduction to Digital Design
2. Pixel (Photoshop)
3. Vector (Illustrator)
4. Digital Sculpture 
5. Business Design

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 award provides all supervision, labor, necessary materials, equipment, tools, services, and other incidentals required to furnish and deliver fuel oil and liquid propane to 12 district locations. Due to the unstable cost situation in the industry, it is understood that the price will fluctuate with the market, however the freight/profit margin quoted in the bid shall remain constant for the duration of the contract. The term of this contract shall be from the date of Board approval through June 30,2023, and shall contain four one-year renewal options. The funds associated with this project are budgeted in the FY23 unrestricted operating budget.

The bid process and procedures complied with Board policy and applicable state laws and regulations.

Revenues from other sources were less than budgeted due to low interest rates and a decrease in other miscellaneous revenue. The budgeted amount for restricted revenue must be decreased so that it balances with the actual expenditures for restricted programs.
Total expenditures in the areas of pupil personnel services, health services, pupil transportation, operation of plant, maintenance of plant, fixed charges and capital outlay exceeded the amount that was budgeted.

The reasons for the overages in these categories are as follows:

• Pupil Personnel Services – Contractual costs for the alternative program.
• Health Services – Actual salary costs were greater than what was budgeted.
• Pupil Transportation – Rising fuel costs.
• Operation of Plant – Price increases associated with fuel oil, propane and electricity; grass cutting expenses were greater than what was budgeted; snow removal costs.
• Maintenance of Plant – The cost of supplies needed for repairs at various schools/locations was higher than anticipated.
• Increased costs associated with maintenance service contracts.
• Fixed Charges – Rising health insurance costs; employer contributions for retirement were greater than what was budgeted.
• Capital Outlay – Costs associated with one-time building related improvements and year-end projects.

The areas of administration, school management and support, instructional salaries, instructional supplies, other instructional costs and special education will be decreased to offset the overages in the above categories.

Supervisor of Instruction Christal Harkowa will present an English Learners update to the Board. 

Supervisor of Accountability Michael Julius will present the assessment data collected at the the beginning of the 22/23 school year.