Board Report

June, 2022 Edition

Agricultural Awareness Day Essay Contest Winners

The students wrote essays in reflection of the 2022 Agriculture Awareness Days event that was held on March 30th and 31st at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park and Fairgrounds. Students answered the question, “How does agriculture affect your life every day?” There were over 50 essays submitted from three participating schools!

Sudlersville Middle School
1. Carter Hercher
2. Dahlia Al Atiyyat
3. Kylie Curry

Stevensville Middle School
1. Lucia Zaklin
2. Jack Owens
3. Jayci Frederick

Centreville Middle School
1. Brianna Layden
2. Trey Palmatary
3. Lincoln Palmer

Overall Winner
Evelyn Regenhardt, Centreville Middle School

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SMS Winners

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STMS Winners

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CMS Winners

Overall Winner - Evelyn Regenhardt, CMS

Queenstown VFD

On behalf of the Board of Education and Queen Anne’s County High School we would like to personally thank you and the Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department for providing a fully staffed ambulance for both the Men’s and Women’s lacrosse games at Queen Anne’s County High School this past season. Our Queen Anne’s County High School Athletic Trainer was on medical leave this past season and we were unable to secure a substitute Athletic Trainer to fill in for the spring season with there being a national shortage of athletic trainers. Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department graciously stepped in and volunteered their BLS services for the entire season. We would like to thank you for your dedication to the community and also Queen Anne’s County High School.

Energizer Bunny Award

June Energizer Bunny: Mr. Eric Wright, QACHS Band Director/ Music Teacher

Nominated By: Amy Taylor, Sudlersville Elementary School Third Grade Teacher

Mr. Wright runs the QACHS marching band, QACHS jazz band as well as the concert band. This does not include any of his regular teaching duties! The dedication he shows to his students is unbelievable, even during the Covid-19 pandemic. Students respond very well to him and he is a wonderful role model to these young adults. Thank you Mr. Wright for "bringing back music to Queen Anne's!"

Shining Star Award

June Shining Star: Sarah Williams, 5th Grade Teacher

Nominated by: Michelle Carey, Principal, Kennard Elementary

Mrs. William's goes above and beyond on a daily basis! She is such an asset to KES! Although she teaches 5th grade, she is our resident Technology Guru and at the drop of a hat will assist any of her teammates and any other staff in our building. She is a quick study and quite proficient in the area of technology.

Additionally, she has been instrumental in KES getting our Sustainable Green School certification and served on that team; she assisted in developing an exceptional website with our school artifacts and Green School components.

Mrs. Williams also serves as a 5th Grade SIT representative and is very engaged with her input and suggestions for the benefit of our students.

Last but not least, she serves on our PTA Board as a staff (and parent) representative! She went above and beyond during Teacher/staff appreciation week to make our KES staff feel extra special! She is truly a "SHINING STAR" at KES!

Spirit Award

June Spirit Star: Katie Peternel, Special Programs Coordinator/Behavior Specialist

Nominated by: Joeleen Smith, Special Education Supervisor

Ms. Peternel has been a staple of the Special Education Leadership team and instrumental in the ongoing development of special programs within Queen Anne’s County Public Schools. Ms. Peternel brings to our teachers the highest professionalism, passion, and expertise. Her love for all students, but especially those with complex needs is evident through her creative solutions and tireless efforts to create new and improved approaches and practices for our students and their classrooms. Ms. Peternel continues to encourage growth and excellence for our teachers which translates to new opportunities for our students. Katie truly embodies the spirit of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools.

May Spotlight

Amy Hudock presented her very last Spotlight for the month of May. The Spotlight shines a light on some of the exciting activities that took place at each of our schools throughout the month of May.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Policy 603 - Personal Electonic Device - First Read

Comments on this Policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.

Summary Expenditure Report

Presented by Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer.

Detail Expenditure Report

Presented by Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer.

ESSER II Breakdown

Presented by Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer.

ESSER III Breakdown

Presented by Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer.

Policy 111 - Citizens Advisory Council - First Read

Comments on this Policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.

Regulation 111.1 - Citizens Advisory Council

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

College Board's College Readiness and Success Agreement

The Board approved the contract renewal with College Board for one year, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Fiscal Impact, $31,719.00. Budget Source, Unrestricted Current Expense Fund.

PowerSchool Schoology LMS Subscription

The Board approved the PowerSchool Schoology contract for one year, July 1, 2022 - June 31, 2023. Fiscal Impact, $45,877372, Budget Source, ESSER II.

PowerSchool Performance Matters Assessment

The Board approved the PowerSchool Performance Matters contract renewal for one year, August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023. Fiscal Impact, $60,867.33, Budget Source, ESSER III.

Elementary School Digital Licenses (K-5)

The Board approved the purchase of digital license for Wonders 2014 from McGraw Hill to support Tier 1 RELA instruction in grades K-5. Fiscal Impact, $83,087.85, Budget Source, FY 23 Unrestricted Current Expense Fund.

Middle School Digital Licenses & Consumable Textbooks

The Board approved the purchase of digital licenses and consumable textbooks for the Collections from Houghton Mifflin. Fiscal Impact, $106,564.66, Budget Source, FY 23 Unrestricted Current Expense Fund.

High School English Digital Licenses & Consumable Texts

The Board approved the purchase of digital licenses and consumable textbooks for the myPerspective textbooks from Savvas, Fiscal Impact, $74,343.45, Budget Source, FY 23 Unrestricted Current Expense Fund.

Math 180 Renewal: Intervention Resource Grades 6-8

The Board approved the contract with HMH Math 180 for the purchase of digital licenses. Fiscal Impact, $22,896.00, Budget Source, ESSER III.

Curriculum Associates: iReady Diagnostic Testing

The Board approved the contract for the 2022-2023 school year for the purchase of a two year contract for K-8 Mathematics and Reading Diagnostics from Curriculum Associates. Fiscal Impact, $110,329.80. Budget Source, ESSER II.

Agile Mind Educational Holdings, Inc.

The Board approved the contract with Agile Mind Educational Holdings, Inc. for the purchase of digital licenses. Fiscal Impact, $94,508.00, Budget Source, FY 23 Unrestricted Current Expense Fund - Contract Services.

Purchase Approval - Dell Chromebooks (5th-8th Grade)

The Board approved the purchase of 2800 Dell Chromebooks through the reseller Data Networks. Fiscal Impact, $1,117,200.00. Budget Source, ESSER III.

Purchase Approval - Worth Ave. Group Insurance

The Board approved the purchase of an insurance policy for 2800 Dell Chromebooks. Fiscal Impact, $257,600.00. Budget Source, ESSER III.

PowerSchool SIS, EMS, M&S

The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool for SIS, EMS, CMS, and M&S - August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023. Fiscal Impact $53,758.31, Budget Source FY 2023 Technology Software Licensing.

PowerSchool Enrollment Registration Subscription

The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool Enrollment Registration for August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023. Fiscal Impact, $26,323.76. Budget Source, FY 2023 Technology Software Licensing Budget.

Security Camera Server Replacements

The Board approved the contract with DataNetworks to purchase 14 Dell PowerEdge R450 Servers, Fiscal Impact, $86,030.00. Budget Source, Estate Fund.

White Board Replacements - QACHS

The Board approved the contract with Optima, Inc. to purchase white boards for Queen Anne's County High School. Fiscal Impact, $41,309.10, Budget Source, ESSER II.

L & S Bus Service - Two (2) New Bus Purchases

The Board approved L & S Bus Service, Inc.'s purchase of two (2) new buses for the 2022-2023 school year. The new buses will replace #9808 and #9908. No budget impact.

Bay Area Transportation, LLC - New Bus Purchase #1

The Board approved Mr. Eric Handzo's purchase of a new bus for the 2022-2023 school year. The new bus will replace #0511. No budget impact.

Bay Area Transportation, LLC - New Bus Purchase #2

The Board approved Mr. Clarence Pritchett's purchase of a new bus for the 2022-2023 school year. The new bus will replace #3711. No budget impact.

Bay Area Transportation, LLC - Used Bus Purchase #3

The Board approved Joseph Wheeler's purchase of a used bus for the 2022-2023 school year. This bus will be used as an unpaid spare. No fiscal impact.

Queen Anne's Bus Line, LLC - New Bus Purchase

The Board approved Mr. Raymond Aaron's purchase of a new bus for the 2022-2023 school year. The new bus will replace #0309. No budget impact.

Emergency Management - Interactive Maps & Floor Plans

The Board approved the contract with Navigate 360 to purchase Navigate 360 Emergency Management Suite, Interactive Maps and Floor Plans. Fiscal Impact, $76,498.00, Budget Source FY22 MD School Safety Grant ($25,000) and FY22 Maintenance Unrestricted.

Policy 104 Approval - Update to Code of Ethics Policy

The Board approved Policy 104 subject to final edits for format and style. The updated Policy and Regulation can be found on the QACPS website.

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Future Board Meetings

2021-2022 School Board Meeting Schedule

2022-2023 School Board Meeting Schedule

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