1. Opening Items
Subject
1.01 Call to Order/Members Present
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action, Procedural

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

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Motion & Voting
CCBOE called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m.

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by Mark Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
Subject
1.02 Closed Session: 4:45 p.m.
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
The regular Board meeting will begin at 4:45 p.m. only for the purpose of voting to close its meeting pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 (1,7)) (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to discuss the various personnel agenda items on the consent agenda. (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding potential litigation. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. when the Board reconvenes in public session.
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Motion & Voting
CCBOE went into closed session at 4:45 p.m. pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 (1,7)) (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to discuss the various personnel agenda items on the consent agenda. (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding potential litigation.

Motion by P Troy Plutschak, second by Donna DiGiacomo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
Subject
1.03 Reconvene in Open Session - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
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Motion & Voting
CCBOE reconvened in open session at 5:59 p.m.

Motion by P Troy Plutschak, second by A Michele Wayman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
Subject
1.04 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
1.05 Approval of Agenda / Mission Statement
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action

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

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Motion & Voting
CCBOE approved the agenda as presented.

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by P Troy Plutschak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
2. Recognitions
3. Reports
Subject
3.01 Board Members' Report
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
Report

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

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Subject
3.02 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
Information, Report

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

File Attachments
Superintendent Report 08 2023.pptx.pdf (157 KB)
4. Consent Agenda
Subject
4.01 Personnel
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent)

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

  • 3 Resignations
  • 4 Rescinding Resignations
  • 5 Teachers to Regular Contract
  • 6 Teachers to Provisional Contract
  • 4 Teachers to Second Provisional Contract
  • 6 Teachers to Third Provisional Contract
  • 5 Teachers to Fourth Provisional Contract
  • 4 Teachers to Regular Contract from Provisional Contract
  • 1 Teacher from Regular Contract to Provisional Contract
 
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Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
CCBOE approved the consent agenda as presented.

Motion by Mark Jones, second by P Troy Plutschak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
Subject
4.02 Approval of Minutes - July 13, 2023
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Jul 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 9:00 a.m. O
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Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Motion & Voting
CCBOE approved the consent agenda as presented.

Motion by Mark Jones, second by P Troy Plutschak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
5. Citizens/Public Comments
Subject
5.01 Comments
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
5. Citizens/Public Comments
Type
Information

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:

  • Each person addressing the Board will have a five-minute time limit. Once the time limit has been reached, the speaker will be asked to finish their comments.
  • Employees who have concerns that are not work related and wish to appear before the Board of Education for public comment as parent and/or citizens may do so according to the procedures outlined in the policy.
  • Specific and personal references to students, employees or others associated with the Board of Education will not be permitted. Should someone wish to bring something to the attention of the Superintendent or the Board about a specific person or student, they may do so in writing to the Superintendent or the Board.
  • Rude, slanderous, or threatening remarks or other behavior that is disruptive or interferes with the order of the meeting is not permitted.
  • Individuals may not give their time to others on the list of speakers.

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.

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6. Individual Action Items
Subject
6.01 AP Physics Textbook Adoption
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Caroline County Board of Education approve the following textbook series for High School AP Physics.

Fundamentals of Physics, Extended, 12e (2021), D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker; Wiley

 

This textbook aligns with the College Board AP Physics course audit outline and the course framework. It includes significant hands-on experiences, relevant to common practices and content of AP Physics.  This text is the most current edition of the current text used in the course.  This series includes a robust online teacher and student website for additional support and resources.  Fundamentals of Physics will serve as a critical support for both teachers and students enrolled in High School AP Physics.  

 

The following people served on the textbook adoption committee:

 

Amy Towers, Supervisor, Central Office

Chad Shelly, Teacher, CRHS

John Moyer, Teacher, NCHS

Nikki VonDenBosch, Principal, CRHS

Matt Spiker, Principal, NCHS

Daniell Darling, Parent, NCHS

Nikki Welzel, Parent, CRHS

 

File Attachments
AP Physics Textbook documentation.pdf (536 KB)
Motion & Voting
Caroline County Board of Education approved the following textbook series for High School AP Physics: Fundamentals of Physics, Extended, 12e (2021), D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker; Wiley

Motion by A Michele Wayman, second by Donna DiGiacomo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak
7. Reports and Presentations
Subject
7.01 Cenergistics Update
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Caroline Board Update 20230801 v2.1.pdf (2,300 KB)
Subject
7.02 Blueprint For Maryland's Future Update
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tara Downes will give an update on our Blueprint Implementation Plan. 

File Attachments
Blueprint Board Update 08 2023.pptx (3).pdf (286 KB)
Subject
7.03 Stronger Connections Grant
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tara Downes will inform the Board about the Stronger Connections Grant. 

File Attachments
CCPS BOE PPT 81.23.pptx (1).pdf (278 KB)
K12 Systems Change Solutions.pdf (976 KB)
8. Discussion of Items for Future Board Action
9. Unfinished Business
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Subject
10.01 Upcoming Meetings and Events
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

Date / Time Event / Where
August 2 at 9:00 a.m. Annual Board Retreat
August 15 at 8:30 a.m. New Teacher Welcome & Breakfast
August 24 at 12:00 p.m. New Teacher Picnic
August 30 at 6:00 p.m. NCHS Back to School Night
August 31 at 5:30 p.m. DES Back to School Night / Meet the Teacher
August 31 at 2:00 p.m. GES Meet the Teacher
August 31 at 6:00 p.m. RES Back to School Night / Meet the Teacher
August 31 at 3:00 p.m. FES Meet the Teacher / Community Engagement Resource Day at Chambers Park
August 31 at 2:00 p.m. PES Meet the Teacher
September 13 at 5:00 p.m. FES Back to School Night
September 13 at 6:00 p.m. GES Back to School Night
September 20 at 6:00 p.m. PES Back to School Night

 

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Subject
10.02 Next Board Meeting - September 5, 2023
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

 

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11. Adjournment
Subject
11.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
11. Adjournment
Type
Action
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Motion & Voting
CCBOE adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.

Motion by P Troy Plutschak, second by A Michele Wayman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Donna DiGiacomo, Richard Barton, A Michele Wayman, Mark Jones, P Troy Plutschak