1. Opening Items
Subject
1.01 Call to Order/Members Present
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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.

Motion & Voting
CCBOE called the meeting to order at 5:18 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: 5:15 p.m.
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
The regular Board meeting will begin at 5:15 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 and (7) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation
The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. when the Board reconvenes in public session.
Motion & Voting
CCBOE went into closed session at 5:19 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 and (7) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation
The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. when the Board reconvenes in public session.

Motion by P Troy Plutschak, second by Mark Jones.
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
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Motion & Voting
CCBOE reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m.

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
Subject
1.04 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
1.05 Moment of Silence
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
1.06 Approval of Agenda / Mission Statement
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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.

Motion & Voting
CCBOE approved the agenda with an amendment to investigate the development of an Education Foundation as Item 8.01

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
2. Recognitions
Subject
2.01 Caroline County Retired School Personnel Association
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Recognitions
Type
Information
3. Reports
Subject
3.01 Board Members' Report
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
Information, Report

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

Subject
3.02 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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. 

Subject
3.03 Student Representative Reports
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
Information, Report

The students report on activities from their respective schools.

  1. Leslie Monter-Casio: North Caroline High School
  2. Levi Divjak: Colonel Richardson High School
4. Consent Agenda
Subject
4.01 Personnel
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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:

  •  2 Resignations
  •  7 Teachers to Regular Contract
  •  9 Teachers to Provisional Contract
 
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 - August 1, 2023
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Aug 1, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:45 p.m. O
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
4.03 Approval of Minutes - August 2, 2023 Closed Session
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
4. Consent Agenda
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Minutes
View Minutes for Aug 2, 2023 - Closed Board Meeting
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
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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.

6. Individual Action Items
Subject
6.01 Designation of Exempt Administrators and Appointment of Negotiations Teams
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Annually, the Board of Education must designate employees involved in negotiations as “exempt administrators” and make appointments to Negotiations Teams representing the Board.

It is therefore recommended that the Caroline County Board of Education designate the following as Exempt Administrators for FY24:
 

 

It is also recommended that the following persons compose the Negotiating Team to conduct negotiations with the Caroline County Educators’ Association (Teachers):

 

Furthermore, it is recommended that the following persons compose the Negotiating Team to conduct negotiations with the Caroline County Educators’ Association (ESP):

 

 

PROPOSED BY:

Dr. Rob Willoughby

Supervisor of Human Resources

 

RECOMMENDED BY:

Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Motion & Voting
CCBOE approve the designation of the following employees involved in negotiations as “exempt administrators” and make appointments to Negotiations Teams representing the Board.

CCBOE accepted the recommendation to designate the following as Exempt Administrators for FY24:

Dr. Tara A. Downes, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
Mrs. Lindsey M. McCormick, Director of College and Career Readiness
Mr. William J. Mengel, Director of Operations
Ms. Erin B. Thornton, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Supervisor of Human Resources
Mrs. Deborah E. Siachos, Coordinator of Human Resources
Mr. Charles E. Ackerson, Data Systems Manager
Mrs. Jennifer W. Yost, Supervisor of Health Services
Mr. E. Neil Lambert, Assistant Principal, Colonel Richardson Middle School
Mrs. Amanda B. Brewster, Supervisor of Food Services

CCBOE accepted the recommendation for the following persons as the Negotiating Team to conduct negotiations with the Caroline County Educators’ Association (Teachers):

Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Chief Negotiator
Mrs. Deborah E. Siachos
Ms. Erin B. Thornton
Mr. Charles E. Ackerson


Furthermore, CCBOE accepted the recommendation for the following persons compose the Negotiating Team to conduct negotiations with the Caroline County Educators’ Association (ESP):

Dr. Robert W. Willoughby, Chief Negotiator
Ms. Erin B. Thornton
Mrs. Deborah E. Siachos
Mr. William J. Mengel
Mrs. Jennifer W. Yost
Mrs. Amanda B. Brewster
Mr. E. Neil Lambert

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
Subject
6.02 Approval of the FY25 Capital Improvement Program
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
6. Individual Action Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Caroline County Board of Education approve the FY25 Capital Improvement Program.

A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is required by the Interagency Committee for School Construction (IAC) to be updated and approved annually by all local boards of education. Following the Board of Education’s acceptance and approval, the CIP is also submitted to the County Commissioners for its acceptance.

 

The proposed FY25 CIP reflects the Board’s priorities as shown in the previously approved Educational Facilities Master Plan. A summary of all current and future years’ projects is included on Form 102.4, and can be found on page 2 of this document. This document outlines future roof projects to include Phase 2 of the North Caroline High School roof project. The partial roof replacement at Preston Elementary School would be funded by Healthy School Facility Fund through the IAC.

 

 

PROPOSED BY:Mr. Bill MengelDirector of Operations 

RECOMMENDED BY:Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Motion & Voting
The Caroline County Board of Education approved the FY25 Capital Improvement Program.

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
7. Reports and Presentations
Subject
7.01 Summer Programs Update
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Director of College and Career Readiness Lindsey McCormick will update the Board on 2023 Summer Programming. 

Subject
7.02 Capital Projects Update
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Director of Operations Bill Mengel presents the projects complete by the staff in Operations through the summer. 

Subject
7.03 Staffing Update
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Supervisor of Human Resources Dr. Rob Willoughby will update the Board on current staffing levels and the efforts over the summer hiring season.

8. Discussion of Items for Future Board Action
Subject
8.01 Investigate Development of a Foundation
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
8. Discussion of Items for Future Board Action
Type
Discussion
9. Unfinished Business
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Subject
10.01 Upcoming Meetings and Events
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

Date / Time Event / Where
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

 

Subject
10.02 Next Board Meeting - September 19, 2023
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

 

11. Adjournment
Subject
11.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Sep 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
11. Adjournment
Type
Action
Motion & Voting
CCBOE adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.

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