QACPS Board Report
June 2023 Edition
Mildred Casey Proclamation
The Board recognized former Board Member, Mildred Casey, on her 99th birthday and thanked her for her lifelong dedication to the students and citizens of Queen Anne's County.
Agriculture Day Essay Contest Winners
The Board recognized the winners of the Agricultural Day Essay Contest. Congratulations to all these talented and hard-working students!
Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial
Dorthea Hanner won the June Energizer Bunny Award. Congrats, Dorthea!!
Shining Star Award
Missy Darling won the June Shining Star Award. Way to go, Missy!
Spirit Award
Rachel Wagner was the June Spirit Award Winner. Congrats, Rachel!
June Spotlight
Dr. Marcia Sprankle presented the June Spotlight.
BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS
English Language Learners Staffing Plan
Cheryl Cox presented the English Learners Staffing Plan.
Summer School Update
Kevin Kintop presented the QACPS Summer Programming Update.
Second Read Policy 408 Drug Free Workplace
Dr. Noel presented revised Policy 408 for a second read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
Regulation 110.1 - Policy & Regulation Development
Dr. Kibler discussed the revisions made to Regulation 110.1.
Summary Expenditure Report
Jane Towers presented the Summary Expenditure Report.
Detail Expenditure Report
Jane Towers presented the Detail Expenditure Report.
ESSER II Breakdown
Jane Towers presented the ESSER II Breakdown.
ESSER III Breakdown
Jane Towers presented the ESSER III Breakdown.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS
NEW HIRES/STAFF TRANSFERS
The Board welcomed Darrell Barricklow, School Facility Coordinator, and Darren Guido, Social Studies Instructional Supervisor to QACPS. The Board also congratulated Angela Gebert on her new role as Supervisor of Instruction: Early Childhood, RELA PK-2 and Tracy Kenna on her new role as Principal of Centreville Middle School. A very well deserved congratulations to all!!
Overnight Fieldtrip - KIHS Dance Team
The Board approved the overnight trip for the KIHS Varsity Dance Team to travel to PA to participate in the Universal Dance Association Event at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex. Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00. Budget Source: KIHS Dance Team Account
Overnight Fieldtrip - QACHS Environmental Club
The Board approved the overnight fieldtrip for the Queen Anne's County High School Environmental Club to travel to Garrett County 4H Camp to participate in the state Envirothon competition. Fiscal Impact: None. Budget Source: N/A.
Agile Minds Contract Renewal
The Board approved the contract renewal with Agile Minds. Fiscal Impact: $94,508.00. Budget Source: Local Unrestricted Budget FY 24.
Lease Purchase Agreement - Staff Laptops
The Board approved securing the replacement of staff laptops through TIPS ICPA through a 4 year lease purchase agreement with Trafera. Fiscal Impact: $517,692.00 - yearly payments of $129,423.00.
Lease Purchase Agreement - Lenovo Chromebooks
The Board approved securing the replacement of Chromebooks through the MMEC ICPA through a 4 year lease purchase agreement with Hewlett Packard. Fiscal Impact: $1,402,788.00 - yearly payments of $350,697.00.
Purchase Approval - Cleartouch IFP (Kennard)
The Board approved the purchase of 31 ClearTouch Interactive Flat Panels through the reseller Daly Computers. Fiscal Impact: $90,985.00. Budget Source: FY 23 Fund Balance.
Purchase Approval - Lenovo 14e Chromebooks (9th-12th)
The Board approved the purchase of 2,600 Lenovo Chromebooks through the reseller Daly Computers using a lease purchase agent. Fiscal Impact: $1,287,650.00. Budget Source: n/a Lease
Purchase Approval - Staff Laptops
The Board approved the purchase of 800 HP Laptops through the reseller Trafera. Fiscal Impact: $479,200.00. Budget Source: N/A Lease
Purchase Approval - Epson Brightlink 760Wi (CMS)
The Board approved the purchase of 31 Epson Brightlink projectors through the reseller CDW-G. Fiscal Impact: $55,645.00. Budget Source: FY23 Fund Balance.
Purchase Approval - Microsoft Licensing
The Board approved the MEEC Microsoft EES Agreement 2022 (Microsoft Licensing) with Bell Techlogix. Fiscal Impact: $78,163.08. Budget Source: FY 2024 Technology Software Licensing Budget.
Purchase Approval Lightspeed Internet Content Filtering
The Board approved the Lightspeed Internet Content Filter subscription through the reseller Data Networks for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Fiscal Impact: $51,040.00. Budget Source: FY 2024 Technology Software Licensing Budget.
Purchase Approval - PowerSchool Enrollment Registration
The Board approved the PowerSchool Enrollment Registration contract for one year - August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024. Fiscal Impact: $27,891.29. Budget Source: FY 2024 Technology Software Licensing Budget.
Purchase Approval - PowerSchool SIS, EMS, M&S
The Board approved the PowerSchool SIS, EMS, CMS, and M&S Contract for one year - August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024. Fiscal Impact: $57,035.64. Budget Source: FY 2024 Technology Software Licensing Budget.
PowerSchool Performance Matters Assessment Analytics
The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool Performance Matters for one year, August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024. Fiscal Impact: $64,519.37. Budget Source: Unrestricted Operating Budget.
PowerSchool Schoology LMS Subscription Renewal
The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool Schoology for one year, July 1, 2023 - June 31, 2024. Fiscal Impact: $45,877.72. Budget Source: ESSER III.
Naviance License
The Board approved the contract with Naviance for the 2023-2024 School Year. Fiscal Impact: $33,563.70. Budget Source: Unrestricted Operating Budget.
Interactive Boards - Sudlersville Elementary School
The Board approved the purchase of eleven (11) 65" 600k+ Series Interactive Panels with USB HID screens from Daly for use at SES. Fiscal Impact: $28,050.00. Budget Source: Title I Part A Grant.
Approval - Policy 503 - Student Attendance
The Board approved Policy 503 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval- Policy 510- Destruction of Information
The Board approved Policy 510 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 607 - Curriculum Management
The Board approved Policy 607 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 638 - Student Behavior Interventions
The Board approved Policy 638 subject to final edits for format and style.
KIHS Roof Replacement Contract
The Board approved the contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. to replace the roof at Kent Island High School. Fiscal Impact: $7,998,746.00. Budget Source: FY24 CIP (IAC/QAC Government).
Northern County Exchange, LLC - New/Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mr. Aaron Miciche to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #4616 which will be used as a paid spare. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24.
Approval - Legal Services
The Board awarded Pessin Katz Law, PA the contract for legal services beginning July 1, 2023. Fiscal Impact: Dependent on services provided. Budget Source: FY 24 Unrestricted Operating Budget.
Board of Education Meeting | 6/7/2023
