1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Action
Subject
1.2 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Action
2. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Subject
2.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Action, Procedural
Subject
2.2 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda and resolution as presented.
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Subject
3.1 Tom Israel
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.2 Ken Muir
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.3 Tom Hendershot
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.4 Chris DeGrassi
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.5 Cynthia Perini
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.6 Nehal Phaker
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.7 Larry Weber
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.8 Jack Hill
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.9 Diego Uriburu
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.10 Nahum Velasquez
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.11 Austin Heyman
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.12 Jamison Adcock
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.13 Victor Kyle
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.14 Mustaffa Said
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
Subject
3.15 Leul Tesfaye
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Public Comments - 10:05 a.m.
Type
4. Board/Superintendent Comments - 10:35 a.m.
Subject
4.1 Board/Superintendent Comments
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
4. Board/Superintendent Comments - 10:35 a.m.
Type
Information
Subject
4.2 Board Committee Updates
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
4. Board/Superintendent Comments - 10:35 a.m.
Type
Information
5. Human Resources and Development - 11:05 a.m.
Subject
5.1 Monthly Report
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
5. Human Resources and Development - 11:05 a.m.
Type
Discussion
6. Item of Discussion - 11:20 p.m.
Subject
6.1 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
6. Item of Discussion - 11:20 p.m.
Type
Discussion
7. Lunch and Closed Session - 1:00 p.m.
8. Item of Discussion - 2:00 p.m.
Subject
8.1 Unaccompanied Youth-Children Fleeing Violence
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
8. Item of Discussion - 2:00 p.m.
Type
Discussion
9. Action / Discussion Item - 3:30 p.m.
Subject
9.1 Defined Contribution 403(b) / 457(b) Administrative Services Provider Recommendation
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
9. Action / Discussion Item - 3:30 p.m.
Type
10. Items of Legislation - 3:50 p.m.
Subject
10.1 Recommended Positions
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
10. Items of Legislation - 3:50 p.m.
Type
Action

This item provides you with information regarding proposed legislation. Each bill has been analyzed to determine any impact on MCPS, as well as whether or not it is consistent with the legislative platform that was adopted by the Board on November 11, 2014. Attachment A provides recommended positions on bills that are not covered by the platform. Attachment B provides, for your information, a summary of bills that are consistent with the Board’s platform and for which no action is needed.

 

The bills before you today are listed below, including the web site where you can find the full text of each bill. To access the text online, right click each hyperlink.

 

Bills with Recommended Positions (Attachment A)

 

Construction/Maintenance

HB0995   Lawn Care Pesticides - Child Care Centers, Schools, and Recreation Facilities - Prohibition

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0995F.pdf

             

Health and Nutrition

HB0375   Education - Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0375F.pdf

 

HB0679   Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety - Chemical-Free Schools Act

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0679F.pdf

 

HB0894   Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety - Sugar-Free Schools Act

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0894F.pdf

 

HB1095   Public Schools - Nutrition Standards - Vending Machines and Marketing

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1095F.pdf

 

SB0607   Maryland Opioid Use Disorder Consortium

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/sb/sb0607F.pdf

 

Open Meetings

HB0583   Open Meetings Act - Requirements for Providing Agendas

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0583F.pdf

 

Public Information

HB0867   Public Information Act - State Public Information Act Compliance Board and State Policy

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015rs/bills/hb/hb0867f.pdf

 

Safety and Security

HB1032   Public Safety - Transport of Weapons on School Property - Retired Law Enforcement Officers

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1032F.pdf

 

HB0642   Children - Child Care Facilities, Public Schools, and Nonpublic Schools –

                Contractors and Subcontractors

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0642F.pdf

 

HB1033   Public and Nonpublic Schools - Sexual and Physical Abuse Notification and Prevention

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1033F.pdf

 

Special Education

HB0668   Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Attorney's Fees

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0668F.pdf

 

HB1060   Special Education - Individualized Education Program Facilitated Meetings

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1060F.pdf

 

Students

HB0853   Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Text Messaging Tip Programs

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0853F.pdf

 

HB1116   Public Schools - Student Suicide Intervention - Required Procedures

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1116F.pdf

 

Transportation

HB1025   School Vehicles - Right Turn on Red - Prohibition

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb1025F.pdf

 

 

 

Bills Consistent with Platform  (Attachment B)

 

FISCAL/ACCOUNTABILITY

Construction/Maintenance

SB0490   Capital Grant Program for Local School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth or Relocatable Classrooms

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/sb/sb0490F.pdf

 

Fiscal

HB0502   State Department of Education - Financial Advisory Board - Establishment

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/hb/hb0502F.pdf

 

 

LOCAL BOARD AUTHORITY

 

Curriculum and Assessments

 

SB0622   Education - English Language Learner Liaison Pilot Program

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/sb/sb0622F.pdf

 

SB0699   Primary Education - State Standardized Assessments - Moratorium

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/bills/sb/sb0699F.pdf

 

 

11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Subject
11.1 Future Closed Session Resolution
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board declare a closed session for the next business meeting.
Subject
11.2 Report of Previous Closed Session
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board approve the report of the last business meeting.
Subject
11.3 Appeal
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board approve the appeal adjudicated today in closed session.
Subject
11.4 Informational Summary for February 23, 2015, Meeting
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Type
Subject
11.5 New Business
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
11. Board of Education Items - 4:20 p.m.
Type
Information
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Subject
12.1 Contracts of $25,000 or More
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.2 Contract Approval for Bid No. 436050001248763-V, Other Voice Services
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.3 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4363.1, Computer Network Wireless Access Points, Switches, Routers, Cabling, Wiring, and Services
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.4 Contract Approval for Bid No. 7065.11, Custodial Supplies - Extension
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.5 Contract Approval for Bid No. 616770001248762, Local Telephone Services
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.6 Award of Contract - Olney Elementary School Reroofing Project
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.7 Award of Contract - Rocking Horse Road Center Reroofing Project
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.8 Award of Contract - Walt Whitman High School Reroofing Project
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.9 Utilization of the Fiscal Year 2015 Provision for Future Supported Projects
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Subject
12.10 Acceptance of Wilson Wims Elementary School
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
12. Consent Items# - 4:25 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
That the Board approve consent agenda items.
13. Monthly Financial Report - 4:30 p.m.
Subject
13.1 Monthly Financial Report
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
13. Monthly Financial Report - 4:30 p.m.
Type
Discussion
14. Items of Information - 4:45 p.m.
Subject
14.1 Legal Fees Report
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
14. Items of Information - 4:45 p.m.
Type
Information
Subject
14.2 Construction Progress Report
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
14. Items of Information - 4:45 p.m.
Type
Information
15. Adjournment - 5:00 p.m.
Subject
15.1 Adjournment
Meeting
Mar 10, 2015 - Revised Business Meeting Agenda
Category
15. Adjournment - 5:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to adjourn the meeting.