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.
Leo clubs are a youth organization of Lions Clubs International. Leo clubs encourage youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. The Board will recognize the NCHS Leo Club for donating nearly 1,000 hours of community service 21-22 SY.
The Board will recognize James McCormick for his years in the NCHS Bulldogs Football program. Coach McCormick began his coaching career at NCHS in 1995 and assumed the role of head football coach in 2001. Over the course of his tenure he had a record of 144 - 87. This included 4 bayside championships and 2 regional championships. Other accomplishments are 4 time Bayside Coach of the Year, 1 time Mid-Shore Coach of the Year, and 1 time Ravens Coach of the Week.
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.
Chief Financial Officer Erin Thornton will review the most recent finance report as of January 31, 2023.
Supervisor of Human Resources Dr. Rob Willoughby will present the following personnel items to the Board for approval:
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.
The budget reflects an increase from the Caroline County Commissioners and the State of Maryland. Projected state revenue reflects unofficial and preliminary data, as well as the county appropriation. When the official data is reflected in the State aid calculations, the actual revenue for next year may change. Additionally, as guidance is updated regarding increased state revenues based on Blueprint, the budget may need to be adjusted to reflect this.
Explanation: The development of the 2023-2024 school calendar was accomplished through the efforts of the School System Improvement Council and Citizens Advisory Council. Two draft calendars were developed for consideration. Those calendar options were shared with the school community and a survey was deployed to solicit feedback to inform the board's decision.
The survey asked respondents to choose the most preferred calendar and Sixty-nine percent of respondents chose calendar option "B" as their preference.
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Tara Downes, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
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Within the budget for FY23, the Board of Education increased the allocation for the Board of Education Aspiring Teacher Scholarship, allowing the Board of award four (4) such scholarships each year.
This policy revision reflects that increase in the number of scholarships, with all revisions appearing in Section V(a).
Dr. Rob Willoughby will review the most up-to-date recruitment schedule.
| Date / Time | Event / Where |
| February 9 Time TBD | GES Talent Show |
| February 9 at 4:00 p.m. | MSDE Data Walk with ESMEC |
| February 10 at 9:20 a.m. | One School One Book Assembly at DES |
| Feb 10 at 7:30 p.m. | NCHS Drama Play: A Night of One Acts |
| February 11 at 9:00 a.m. | NJROTC Hosting Drill Competition at Easton High Gym |
| Feb 11 at 5:30 p.m. | NCHS Drama Play: A Night of One Acts |
| February 22 at 6:00 p.m. | Black History Month Program at NCHS |
| February 23 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Humphrey Night - One Book One School/Reading Night at GES |
| March 6 at 6:00 p.m. | Rhythm of the Ridge Elite Induction Ceremony |
| March 11 at 10:00 a.m. | NJROTC Hosting Drone Competition at Easton High Gym |
| March 28 | Community Equity Meeting |
| May 9 at 6:00 p.m. | NJROTC Change of Command & Awards Night |
| May 22 at 6:00 p.m. | Rhythm of the Ridge Spring Concert at NCHS |
| June 22 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m | ESMEC Summer Superintendent and Board Conference |
The next meeting is a work session on February 21, 2023