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QACPS Board Report

November 2023 Edition

QACPS BoardReportNovember 2023 Edition

Energizer Bunny Awards - Sponsored By Bayview Financial Energizer Bunny Awards - Sponsored By Bayview Financial

Peter Pucci, Executive Director, Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections won the first November Energizer Bunny Award. QACPS staff and students thank you for your generosity and commitment to our community!

Catherine Stamler, QACHS Special Education IEP Clerk, won the second November Energizer Bunny Award. Congrats, Catherine!

Shining Star Awards Shining Star Awards

Katie Peternel, Behavioral Specialist won the first November Shining Star Award. Way to go, Katie!

GES Pre-K Team - Lindsay Campbell and Laura Dean won the second November Shining Star Awards! Congratulations, ladies!!

Spirit Award Spirit Award

GES Co-Teacher Team - Dana Kemp and Christie Wilson won the November Spirit Awards!

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Mathematics Update
Amy Smith, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction - K-12 Mathematics and Gifted & Talented - presented the Mathematics Update.
First Read Policy 205: Use of Technology & Electronics
Dr. Kibler presented the first read of Policy 205. This proposed revision will be posted on qacps.org for a minimum of 30 days to allow for public comment. Public comment about this proposed revision should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.
First Read Policy 705: Student Data Governance/Privacy
Dr. Kibler presented the first read of Policy 705. This proposed revision will be posted on qacps.org for a minimum of 30 days to allow for public comment. Public comment about this proposed revision should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.
First Read Policy 215: MBE Procedures
Dr. Kibler & Darrell Barricklow presented the first read. This proposed revision will be posted on qacps.org for a minimum of 30 days to allow for public comment. Public comment about this proposed revision should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS BOARD ACTION ITEMS

New Course Approval - Visual Journaling
The Board approved the Visual Journaling course offering for the 2024-2025 High School Program of Study. No Fiscal Impact.
New Course Approval - Musical Theatre
The Board approved the Musical Theatre course offering for the 2024-2025 High School Program of Study. No Fiscal Impact.
New Course Approval - Strings Orchestra
The Board approved the Strings Orchestra course offering for the 2024-2025 High School Program of Study. No Fiscal Impact.
New Course Approval- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
The Board approved the Project Lead The Way Computer Integrated Manufacturing course offering for the 2024-2025 High School Program of Study. No Fiscal Impact.

October Work Session Updates October Work Session Updates

Cenergistic Energy Savings Update
Scott Muir & Mark Amadio from Cenergistic presented the Energy Savings Update.
Spotlight Presentation
Dr. Sprankle presented the October Spotlight.
Policy Calendar Update
Dr. Kibler presented the Policy Calendar Update.

COMMUNITY UPDATES COMMUNITY UPDATES

Character Counts November Newsletter
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Hertrich - Cash For Class
Brian Tyler, QACHS SPED Teacher, has submitted a video for a wall mural in his classroom! Voting is open until November 6th. If he wins, Brian will receive $1,000 towards his classroom project! Vote as many times as you can, no registration required.
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ArtScene | the Podcast
In episode 12, “ArtScene | the Podcast” explores Mr. Luke Whitehair’s inspirational journey as Choir Director at QACHS. With over two decades of dedication to QACPS, Mr. Whitehair has made a profound impact on both choral and band communities in QAC.
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QACPS Teachers Earn Simon McNeely Award
Both Allison Kern of Centreville Elementary School (CES), and Michael Wright of Kent Island High School (KIHS) received the Simon McNeely Award for their innovations in Health and Physical Education and their active role in the community and schools.
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Board of Education Meeting | 11.1.2023
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Future Board Meetings

The November 15, 2023 Work Session has been cancelled.


2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule

Email: offpub@qacps.org
Website: https://www.qacps.org/qacps
Location: 202 Chesterfield Avenue, Centreville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-758-2403
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QACPublicSchools/

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