1. Opening Items
Subject
1.01 Call to Order/Members Present
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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.

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Subject
1.02 Closed Session: 5:15 p.m.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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 5:15p.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 personnel agenda and staff survey results, (7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice about the appeals process.
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 called the meeting to order at 5:17 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 personnel agenda and staff survey results, (7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice about the appeals process.

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
CCBOE Called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.

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
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
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Motion & Voting
CCBOE called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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
1.04 Pledge of Allegiance - Greensboro Elementary School
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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
Jan 9, 2024 - 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.

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Motion & Voting
CCBOE approved the 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
2. Recognitions
Subject
2.01 National Board Certifications
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Recognitions
Type
Information
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National Board Certication Recognition.pptx.pdf (793 KB)
Subject
2.02 Doctorate Degree Recipient - Dr. Sarah Crebs-Oberdorf
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
2. Recognitions
Type
Information

Dr. Sarah Crebs-Oberdorf  received her doctoral degree in Contemporary Literacy Studies from Salisbury University. Her dissertation was titled: An Inquiry Into a Collaborative Teacher Study Group: How do Elementary Teachers of Reading talk about the Intersection Between Race and Reading Instruction and Assessment?
 
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3. Reports
Subject
3.01 Board Members' Report
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 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
Jan 9, 2024 - 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. 

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Subject
3.03 Student Representative Reports
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
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
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Student Board Report 0124.pptx.pdf (1,149 KB)
Subject
3.04 Finance Report
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reports
Type
Information

Chief Financial Officer Erin Thornton will review the most recent finance report as of December 31, 2023.

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Finance Report 12.31.23.pdf (57 KB)
4. Consent Agenda
Subject
4.01 Personnel w/ addendum
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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:

  • 1 Leave of Absence
  • 1 Teacher Appointment to Regular Contract 
  • 4 Retirement through the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Plan
  • 1 Resignation
 

Addendum added: 

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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 agenda with an addendum 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
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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 Dec 5, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 4:00 p.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 agenda with an addendum 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
Jan 9, 2024 - 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.

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6. Individual Action Items
7. Reports and Presentations
Subject
7.01 MABE - Time to Care Act Collaborative
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Executive Director of MABE Milton Nagel will present on The Maryland Time to Care Act and the implications for districts. 

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Benefits of Pool and Fund Membership Talking Points.pdf (655 KB)
MABE TTCA Caroline 01.09.24.pdf (1,607 KB)
Subject
7.02 Blueprint For Maryland's Future Update
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

CCPS Blueprint Chairs will provide an update on the implementation of Blueprint for Maryland's Future. 

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Blueprint Update 010924 BOE Meeting .pptx.pdf (864 KB)
Subject
7.03 Legislative Update
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

446th session of General Assembly will convene January 10 - April 8, 2024. 

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2024 General Assembly Dates of Interest .pdf (529 KB)
Subject
7.04 Survey Results
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
7. Reports and Presentations
Type
Information

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Simmons will review the results of the 2023 Employee Engagement Survey.

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Engagement Survey Summary 012024.pptx (2).pdf (313 KB)
8. Discussion of Items for Future Board Action
Subject
8.01 FY25 Budget Priorities
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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
Information

Superintendent Dr. Simmons and Chief Financial Officer will review the current status of FY25 budget development.

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FY25 Draft Budget Presentation to BOE.pptx (1).pdf (206 KB)
9. Unfinished Business
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Subject
10.01 Upcoming Meetings and Events
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - 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
January 15 at 9:00 a.m. MLK Day March at LMS
January 26 at 6:00 p.m. CRMS Drama Club Production at CRMS
February 16-18 CRHS Drama Club: "Invitation to Murder"
March 22 PES Parent Day
April 27 PES Springfest at Preston Firehouse

 

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Subject
10.02 Next Board Meeting
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
10. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Type
Information

The next meeting is a budget work session with Caroline County Commissioners on January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

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11. Adjournment
Subject
11.01 Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Jan 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting: Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
Category
11. Adjournment
Type
Action
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Motion & Voting
CCBOE adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.

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