Board of Education Meeting: February 26, 2007

Watch Meeting by Agenda Item

Click on agenda item. Click on Watch Now button to view video of that item. Summary will appear if available.

Full Agenda (50K PDF)

Approval of Agenda; Women’s History Month; Recommended Positions on Education Legislation

Women’s History Month: The Board approved the observance of Women’s History Month in March as part of a national celebration to help create an awareness and appreciation of the often unrecognized contributions of women. The theme of this year’s celebration in Maryland is “Generations of Women Moving History Forward.”

Public Comments

Board/Superintendent Comments

Consent Items

Human Resources

The Board approved the following administrative appointment:

• Robert B. Hellmuth, currently acting director, Department of School Safety and Security, as director, Department of School Safety and Security.

Final Action on Policy IEB, Middle School Education

The Board approved revised Policy IEB, Middle School Education. The policy provides direction for a rigorous and challenging middle school education program. The revision was developed with the collaboration of a steering committee comprising community and parent stakeholders, as well as representatives from school and administrative offices.

Rescission of Policy GDA, Preemployment Physical Examinations

The Board voted to rescind Policy GDA, Preemployment Physical Examinations. Maryland law that previously required medical examinations prior to employment in a public school has been rescinded, and Montgomery County Public Schools does not make a physical examination a requirement for employment independent of state law.

Update on Financial Management System

The Board reviewed progress on implementation of the new Financial Management System (FMS), which will support ongoing programs with improved management and financial operations information and improved financial monitoring and reporting. School staff will begin using the new FMS for requisitions and inventory on May 30, 2007.

Presentation of Preliminary Plans

Board of Education Items

The Board of Education submitted the following names to the principal of Downcounty Consortium Elementary School #28 for consideration by the school naming committee: Sandra Day O’Connor, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Arcola. The naming committee may add up to two more names and then submit the list in priority order for final approval by the Board.

• Board Meetings & Calendar
• Board Members
• Public Participation