Board of Education Meeting: June 25, 2007

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NOTE: The Board postponed making a decision on the middle school boundary recommendation for the Hampshire Greens Community (Agenda item 5.0). It is anticipated that the Board will decide this matter at its July 17 meeting.

Approval of the Agenda

Recognition of MCPS–University Partnerships; Recognition of Vietnamese Scholars; Recognition of Riderwood Village Retirement Community Scholarship Recipients

Recognition of MCPS–University Partnerships: The Board recognized the more than 200 MCPS employees who have received degrees or certification through partnership programs with local colleges and universities this year. The Board also recognized and thanked the eight colleges and universities that participate in the partnership programs (Bowie State University, Columbia Union College, Hood College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Towson University, Trinity University, and George Washington University). The partnerships are developed collaboratively between MCPS and the institutions of higher learning to make it easier for employees to further their education in areas that align with the school system’s goals and priorities.

Recognition of Vietnamese Scholars: The Board recognized Rockville High School student Van Nguyen, the recipient of this year’s Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association academic scholarship award.

Recognition of Riderwood Village Retirement Community Scholarship Recipients: The Board recognized Riderwood Village Retirement Community and 24 recipients of scholarships from the Riderwood Scholars Fund. The fund offers up to $4,000 per student to support high school students who are part-time staff members at Riderwood as they continue their formal post-secondary education. Primary contributors to the fund are residents of Riderwood Village.

Public Comments

Board/Superintendent Comments

Consent Items

Tuition for Nonresident Students for FY 2008: The Board increased the tuition rates for nonresident students for the 2007-2008 school year as follows:

• Elementary (including kindergarten) from $12,636 to $13,790
• Secondary from $12,234 to $13,627
• Special education from $24,946 to $27,919

Human Resources

The Board approved the following administrative appointments:

• Laurie C. Bricker, currently assistant principal, Gaithersburg High School, as supervisor, Outdoor Education Program
• Andrew W. Miller, currently instructional technology specialist, Office of Organizational Development, as administrative assistant, Office of Organizational Development
• Darryl L. Williams, currently principal, Gaithersburg High School, as principal, Montgomery Blair High School
• Cheryl A. Bunyan, currently assistant principal, Flower Valley Elementary School, as principal, Greenwood Elementary School
• Judith F. Lewis, currently associate superintendent, Staff Development, School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as principal, Wheaton Woods Elementary School
• Kevin A. Hobbs, currently principal, Parkland Middle School, as principal, Watkins Mill High School
• Carolyn Cobbs, currently principal, Twinbrook Elementary School, as principal, Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School
• Stephanie B. Curry, currently principal intern, Rolling Terrace Elementary School, as principal, Clopper Mill Elementary School
• Donald D. Masline, currently principal, Georgian Forest Elementary School, as principal, Forest Knolls Elementary School
• Elaine L. Chang-Baxter, currently executive assistant to the deputy superintendent, Office of Information and Organizational Systems, as principal, Garrett Park Elementary School
• Nicole M. Priestly, currently acting principal, Highland View Elementary School, as principal, South Lake Elementary School

Annual Growth Policy Review—2007

The Board of Education adopted a resolution regarding the Planning Board’s recommendations on the Annual Growth Policy. The Board supported the Planning Board’s recommendations to use MCPS program capacity in the school test for imposition of the school facilities payment (at or over 110 percent), the imposition of a building moratorium (at or over 135 percent capacity), and the dedication of the recordation tax to MCPS capital projects. Expressing concern about the unintended consequences of increased rates on the quality of life of the children in impacted communities, the Board voted to urge the County Council to conduct a thorough economic analysis of the impact of the Planning Board's proposed tax and fee rates on the cost of housing in Montgomery County.

Board of Education Items

Appointment of Members to the Montgomery County Collaboration Board for Career and Technology Education: The Board appointed fourteen individuals, subject to the concurrence of the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College, to serve a one-year term on the Montgomery County Collaboration Board for Career and Technology Education, effective July 1, 2007. They are Michael L. Subin, Lisa McDonald, Cathy Hickling, Mark Drury, Stewart Edelstein, Sanj Malushte, Jim Sturges, Bruce Allentuck, Andy Chaves, Marshall Weston, James Collins, Harold Redden, Massielle Begazo, and Tana Smith. Thomas DeGonia, a current member of the Collaboration Board, will become president.

Appointment of Members to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Family Life and Human Development: The Board approved the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Family Life and Human Development. Appointments are for two years for adults and one year (July through June) for students.

Organizations

• Benjamin Elkind (student) representing the Montgomery County Region of the Maryland Association of Student Councils
• Tracy Fox representing Montgomery County Council of PTAs
• Ruth Jacobs representing Citizens for Responsible Curriculum
• James Kennedy representing TeachtheFacts.org
• Richelle Meer representing NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland
• Peter Sprigg representing Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays
• Emily Wurtz representing Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

Community at Large

• Margaret Ellen Johnson (student)
• DeBora King
• Catherine Lane
• Isabelle Melese-d’Hospital
• Matthew Murguia
• Esther Pinder
• Carol Plotsky, chair
• Elinor Walker, vice chair

Special Education Continuous Improvement Team Advisory Committee: The Board extended the tenure and membership of the Special Education Continuous Improvement Team Advisory Committee for two years beyond the current expiration date of June 30, 2007. The committee will identify measures of special education program equity and effectiveness, develop guidelines for dissemination of those measures, and foster the use of best practices throughout the Department of Special Education.

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