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.
Caroline County Public Schools recognizes the value of having highly qualified teachers in the classroom. We believe that talent exists within our graduates thus the Board is committed to developing that talent to provide educators to our school system.
The scholarship, awarded at each high school, will be targeted towards diversification of the instructional staff, and fulfilling the needs of teachers in declared critical shortage areas. The Board voted in 2019 to increase to three students in order to expand our efforts to grow our own and again in 2022 bringing the total number of scholarships to four each year.
This year's winners are:
The scholarship is a $5000/year scholarship, renewable for up to 4 years, and the recipients also must agree to come back to teach in Caroline County after completion of their teaching degree.
The following students were named as Carson Scholars for 2023:
Carson Scholars Fund scholarship program awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Students must attend an accredited K-12 school in the United States and be nominated by an educator at their school to be able to compete for a Carson Scholarship. In order for a student to be eligible for the award, they must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and participate in community service activities.
Dr. Simmons will recognize the current student board members for their dedication this year:
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 April 30, 2023.
Supervisor of Human Resources Dr. Rob Willoughby will present the following personnel items to the Board for approval:
Addendum added May 9, 2023:
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.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the vacant Assistant Principal position at Denton Elementary School as of July 1, 2023.
Recommended by: Derek Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
In preparation for the upcoming administrative changes for the 2023-2024 school year, the aforementioned administrative appointment is necessary to ensure systemic change within the administration.
Recommended by: Derek Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The CEP, as authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act of 1946, allows participating schools to offer healthy, free breakfasts and lunches to all students without requiring families to complete individual applications. Under the CEP, CCPS families would no longer have to pay for their children’s school meals. CEP is designed to increase student meal participation. Universal meals would be served for all Pre-K through grade 12 students. Identifying students as Free, Reduced, or Paid would no longer exist. Student meals debt would be eliminated in the future. This provision would begin July 1, 2023 and be in effect for 4 years. The CEP is fully funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
CCPS is continuing with the implementation of the same curriculum, Frog Street Pre-K. Curriculum publishers are required to update and revise their curriculum every so many years. This purchase will enable our teachers and students to have the latest curriculum released. Frog Street has a correlation to the Maryland Early Learning Standards. The CCPS PreKindergarten program has demonstrated increasing success with readiness for Kindergarten since implementing the Frog Street curriculum (2013) during the 2018-2019 school year. Frog Street Press, LLC published an updated curriculum in 2020. During implementation of the 2013 curriculum, PreK teachers have added additional literature throughout the week and math activities. Teachers have felt that math was an area of need. Part of the revisions in the Frog Street PreK curriculum include enhancements with math, the science of reading, emergent writing, cultural responsiveness, additional supports for English language learners, STEAM projects, instructional support for parents, and improved organization of teacher guides, materials, and online portal. Conscious Discipline is now included throughout the day with Conscious Discipline in Action. The updated curriculum also aligns better with the Threes program and lesson format.
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Elizabeth Saylor Supervisor of Early Childhood
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This award provides all labor, materials, equipment, and services, necessary for the completion of work including a complete roof tear off and replacement of the existing roof system per written specifications written with the roof plans. This roof comes with a 30-year warranty. Barring any prohibiting weather, this project would begin as early as June 13, 2023 and completed by September 15, 2023. The funds associated with this project are budgeted through the FY24 CIP (88% State funded, 12% Locally funded).
The bid process and procedures complied with Board policy and applicable state laws and regulations.
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William Mengel Director of Operations
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This award provides all labor, materials, equipment, and services, necessary for the completion of Phase 1 work including a complete roof tear off and replacement of approximately 110,000 sq. ft. the existing roof system per written specifications written with the roof plans. This roof comes with a 30-year warranty. Barring any prohibiting weather, Phase 1 of this project would begin as early as June 13, 2023 and completed by September 15, 2023. The funds associated with this project are fully budgeted through the Interagency Commission for School Construction’s Built To Learn Program. Phase 2 of this roof project will take place during the summer of 2024 and be funded by the FY25 CIP.
The bid process and procedures complied with Board policy and applicable state laws and regulations.
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William Mengel Director of Operations
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Director of TRIO Upward Bound Mark Berry will present a program update to the Board.
Chief Financial Officer Erin Thornton will review the most current budget summary and highlight recent changes.
| Upcoming Events | |
| Date / Time | Event / Where |
| May 9 at 7:00 p.m. | PES Spring Concert at CRHS |
| May 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. | DES Daytime Spring Concert at DES |
| May 9 at 6:00 p.m. | NJROTC Change of Command & Awards Night |
| May 11 at 10:00 a.m. | SECAC Discovery Day |
| May 12 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. | NCHS Drama: The Addams Family |
| May 13 & 20 at 5:30 p.m. | NCHS Drama: The Addams Family |
| May 15 at 2:15 p.m. | PES Daytime Spring Concert |
| May 16 at 6:30 p.m. | CRMS Spring Concert at CRHS |
| May 18 at 9:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. | RES Daytime Spring Concert at RES |
| May 18 at 6:30 p.m. | RES Spring Concert at NCHS |
| May 18 | Art and Academic Show |
| May 21 at 6:00 p.m. | NCHS Baccalaureate |
| May 22 at 6:00 p.m. | Rhythm of the Ridge Spring Concert at NCHS |
| May 22 at 6:00 p.m. | CRHS Sports Awards |
| May 23 at 6:00 p.m. | NCHS Scholarship Night |
| May 23 at 6:00 p.m. | Next Generation Awards |
| May 24 at 6:00 p.m. | NCHS Band Spring Concert |
| May 24 | CRMS Play |
| May 24 at 7:00 p.m. | CRHS Senior Awards |
| May 25 at 6:00 p.m. | LMS Spring Concert at LMS |
| May 25 at 6:00 p.m. | NCHS Awards night |
| May 31 | CRHS Graduation |
| June 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. | NCHS Graduation |
| June 22 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m | ESMEC Summer Superintendent and Board Conference |
The next meeting is a work session on May 16, 2023.