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.
Ms. Michele Wayman has been reappointed by Governor Wes Moore for a term of 4 years from December 5, 2022.
Mixed Doubles State Champions for Tennis:
Supervisor of Athletics Jon Marketto recognizes Nash Ireland as the Athletic Director of the Year for District 8 by the Maryland Public Schools Secondary Athletic Association (MPSAA).
Mr. Ireland was nominated by the Bayside Conference Athletic Directors for this honor. He has been the Athletic Director at North Caroline High School (NCHS) since 2018. After graduating from NCHS in 2009, he attended Salisbury University and earned his Bachelor’s degree in History with minors in Social Studies and Athletic Coaching Minor in 2014. He returned to NCHS in 2015 to teach Social Studies and eventually accept the Athletic Director position. Mr. Ireland also coached JV Boys Basketball for three years, and has been the head golf coach for the past eight years.
Superintendent Dr. Simmons will introduce the Student Board Representatives for the 2023-2024 school year:
Supervisor of Instruction Amy Towers will recognize Greensboro Elementary School for earning the 2023 Green School Award. Over the past two years, GES has demonstrated and documented a continuous effort to integrate sustainable environmental management practices, environmental education curriculum, professional development opportunities, and community engagement into the daily operations. This award signifies that GES has made a commitment to developing stewards of the earth and reducing the environmental impact of the school.
CS100 Awards recognize elementary schools nationwide that commit to teaching at least ten hours of computer science to every K-5 student in the 2023-2024 school year. Out of 146 schools nationwide, all 5 of our elementary schools won for excellence in computer science education.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Derek Simmons will recognize North Caroline High School teacher Mirta Valdes-Bradner as the recipient of the 2023 Minority Recognition Award from the Maryland State Educators Association (MSEA).
The award was established to honor the outstanding achievements of minorities from across the state of Maryland. The award has five categories: public education, politics, leadership, community involvement, and the fifth category, which celebrates the contributions an MSEA Aspiring Educator makes in the promotion of the United Education Profession.
The public education category, in which Ms. Valdes-Bradner was awarded, has the following requirements:
Congratulations to Ms. Valdes-Bradner!
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.
Chief Financial Officer Erin Thornton will review the most recent finance report as of May 31, 2023.
Supervisor of Human Resources Dr. Rob Willoughby will present the following personnel items to the Board for approval:
Addendum added June 6, 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 Principal position at Greensboro Elementary School as of July 1, 2023.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the vacant Principal position at Colonel Richardson High School as of July 1, 2023.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the vacant Assistant Principal position at North Caroline High School as of July 1, 2023.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the new position of Coordinator of CTE as of July 1, 2023.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the new position of Coordinator of Multilingual Learner of July 1, 2023.
In order to ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations it is essential that the school system fill the new position of Coordinator of Multilingual Learner of July 1, 2023.
The Board’s negotiating team met with the ASACC team to review the current memorandum of understanding. The two teams agreed to the changes as reflected on the attached summary sheet. The changes were unanimously ratified by the ASACC membership on May 31, 2023. This memorandum of understanding is for one year.
Proposed by: Robert W. Willoughby, DPA Recommended by: Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Chief Negotiator Superintendent of Schools
We are in the final month of the current fiscal year and detailed analysis shows that there are funds available to purchase one-time items that are needed at various locations throughout the district. Many of these items were identified as part of the fiscal year 2024 budget development process but were not added to the operating budget due to lack of funding.
PROPOSED BY:
Erin Thornton
Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED BY:
Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The Special Education department is required to present and seek approval annually for the Special Education staffing plan. This plan was provided and presented at the board work session on May 16th, 2023.
Proposed by: Carissa Hollinger
Supervisor of Special Education
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 11 | None |
| August 1 | None |
| September 5 | September 19 |
| October 10 | October 17 |
| November 7 | November 21 |
| December 5 | None |
| January 9 | January 16 (w/ County Commissioners) |
| February 6 | February 20 |
| March 5 | March 19 |
| April 2 | April 16 |
| May 7 | May 21 |
| June 4 | TBD |
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
| Date / Time | Event / Where |
| June 7 at 6:30 p.m. | GES 5th Grade Celebration |
| June 15 at 5:00 p.m. | District Retirement Celebration |
| June 22 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m | ESMEC Summer Superintendent and Board Conference |