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QACPS Board Report

June 2024 Edition

QACPS BoardReportJune 2024 Edition

Agricultural Awareness Day Contest Winners Agricultural Awareness Day Contest Winners

Students were asked to answer the question, “How did your Ag Day experience change the way you view Agriculture?” The Agricultural Awareness Committee reviewed the essays and selected the most impactful responses as our winners.


Winners include Ellemae Athey, Sara Klakring, Teyauna Johnson, Wyatt Stephens, Lucas Henderson, JP Tyler, Delaney Grace Pugh, Vivian Dorsey, Jessica Lynn Busch, & Conner Paterno.

Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored By Bayview Financial Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored By Bayview Financial

Rachel Dean won the June Energizer Bunny Award. Way to go, Rachel!

Spirit Award Spirit Award

Mariya Berra won the June Spirit Award. Congrats, Mariya!

Shining Star Award Shining Star Award

Emerson Conrad-Kriwer won the June Shining Star Award. Way to go, Emerson!

BOARD ACTION ITEMS BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Three new Principal appointments for the 2024-2025 school year were announced. Amy Smith will be the Principal of Stevensville Middle School, Kathy Barletta will be the Principal of Kent Island Elementary School, and Kaylene Kovach will be the Principal of Matapeake Elementary School. Congratulations to all!

Purchase Approval - Lightspeed Internet Content Filtering
The Board approved the purchase of the Lightspeed Content Filter subscriptions through the reseller Data Networks for the term of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Fiscal Impact: $56,730.00 Budget Source: FY25 Technology Software Licensing Budget.
High School Digital Licenses & Consumable Textbooks (9-12)
The Board approved the purchase of digital licenses and consumable textbooks for myPerspectives from Savvas. Fiscal Impact: $82,495.33. Budget Source: FY 25 Unrestricted Operating Funds.
Middle School Digital Licenses & Consumable Textbooks (6-8)
The Board approved the purchase of digital licenses and consumable textbooks for Collections from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Fiscal Impact: $119,471.92. Budget Source: FY 25 Unrestricted Operating Funds.
iReady Classroom Mathematics Textbook Review
The Board approved the contract (pending approval from MSDE) with iReady. Fiscal Impact: $69,683.20. Budget Source: Local $46,900.00/LEADS $22,783.20.
PowerSchool Performance Matters Assessment Analytics Choice
The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool for the use of Performance Matters Assessment Analytics Choice. Fiscal Impact: $69,035.73. Budget Source: Unrestricted Operating Budget.
Purchase Approval - TimeClock Plus
The Board approved the contract with PowerSchool for the use of TimeClock Plus. Fiscal Impact: $62,654.80. Budget Source: FY25 Operating Budget.
Contract Approval - Kennard Elementary School Fire Alarm System
The Board approved the contract with Johnson Controls for the installation of a new fire alarm system at KES. Fiscal Impact: $254,000.00. Budget Source: $142,000.00 FY24 Local Funds, $29,000.00 FY25 Local Funds, and $140,250.00 from FY24 State Funds.
Contract Approval - Queen Anne's County High School Fire Alarm System
The Board approved the contract with Johnson Controls for the installation of a new fire alarm system at QACHS. Fiscal Impact: $855,557.00. Budget Source: $560,995.00 from FY25 Local Funds and $529,750.00 from FY24 State Funds.
2024 Education Facilities Master Plan Presentation
Darrell Barricklow presented the EFMP Presentation to the Board.
Educational Facilities Master Plan
2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan
The Board approved the 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan.
Food Related Cafeteria Products Contract
The Board approved the food related cafeteria products contract with FPC Distribution to piggyback off of Cecil County Public Schools' Contract. Fiscal Impact: $142,000.00. Budget Source: Food Service Fund Balance.
Bread & Rolls Contract
The Board approved the contract with Schmidt Baking Company to piggyback off of Cecil County Public Schools' Contract. Fiscal Impact: $140,000.00. Budget Source: Food Service Fund Balance.
Northern County Exchange, LLC - New/Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mr. Zekiel Whitlock to purhcase a new or used bus for the 2024-2025 school year to replace bus #2510. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY25 Operating Budget.
Approval - Policy 102 - Charter Schools
The Board approved Policy 102 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 642 - Test Administration & Dissemination of Test Data
The Board approved Policy 642 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 508 - Behavior Threat Assessment
The Board approved Policy 508 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 511 - Student Discipline
The Board approved Policy 511 subject to final edits for format and style.
Approval - Policy 517 - Illness at School
The Board approved Policy 517 subject to final edits for format and style.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Novels for Secondary ELA and English Instruction
Secondary novels, recommended by Materials of Instruction Committee members for inclusion in ELA and English curricula, will be made available for a 30-day public review in accordance with the Materials of Instruction Regulation section D.
List of Novels
English Language Development Curriculum Resource
English Language Development (ELD) curriculum resources for the Multilingual Learners (MLs) in our middle and high schools will be made available for a 30-day public review in accordance with the Materials of Instruction Regulation section D.
Textbook Evaluation Form
Draft FY25 Budget Book
Please note this Budget Book does not include the additional monies that will be provided by the County.
Summary Expenditure Report
Ms. Gast presented the Summary Expenditure Report.
Detail Expenditure Report
Ms. Gast presented the Detail Expenditure Report.

MAY WORK SESSION UPDATES MAY WORK SESSION UPDATES

KIHS - Phase 2 Stormwater Management Repairs - Contract Award
The Board approved the contract with Martin's Excavation and Hauling to complete phase 2 repairs to the existing stormwater management infrastructure at Kent Island High School. Fiscal Impact: $639,339.40. Budget Source: Local CIP Funds.
KIHS - Guided Vestibule - Contract Award
The Board approved the contracts for base bid only to Scheibel Construction Company to construct the guided vestibule entry at Kent Island High School. Fiscal Impact: $305,000.00. Budget Source: Local CIP Funds.
BES - Guided Vestibule - Contract Award
The Board approved the contract for base bid and alternate #2 to Scheibel Construction to construct the guided vestibule entry at Bayside Elementary School. Fiscal Impact: $302,200.00 Budget Source: Local CIP Funds.
Video Management Contract Award
The Board approved the contract with Skyline Technology Solutions to convert the existing surveillance camera software to Genetec Security Desk EDU, and the IDIQ/Unit Prices for one year, extendable to three years total. Fiscal Impact: $146,468.00.
Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium Contract
The Board approved the partnership with Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium (MSEC) contract with Sysco Eastern Maryland, LLC for the delivery of food and food-related items.
Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium Contract
The Board approved to piggyback off of Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium (MSEC) Milk Contract with Cloverland Dairy.
Prolonged State of Emergency Virtual Plan
The Board approved the Prolonged State of Emergency Virtual Plan with an addition to the plan adding language regarding preference of in-person education.
Update - Out of School Time Programs
iReady Classroom Mathematics Textbook Review
iReady Classroom Mathematics Textbooks for Grades 6, 7, and 8 will be made available for a 30-day public review in accordance with the Materials of Instruction Regulation section D.
Textbook Evaluation Form
Blueprint Implementation Plan

COMMUNITY UPDATES COMMUNITY UPDATES

June Character Counts Newsletter

Hazel Health Hazel Health

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Queen Anne's County Public Schools' partnership with Hazel Health means your student can get high-quality telehealth care at no cost to your family. Students can get teletherapy at school or at home on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. All Hazel Health visits are safe and confidential.


For more information, visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/qacps

ArtScene | The Podcast ArtScene | The Podcast

June 1st, ArtScene | the Podcast features a dynamic husband and wife duo, Brian and Kristen Tyler, who both teach at their high school alma mater— Queen Anne’s County High School. Kristen, a Dance teacher and Lead Performing Arts Teacher for QACPS, shares her journey and the recent changes that have sparked excitement around the Performing Arts at QACHS.

Be sure to read the full news release on our website at the following link: https://www.qacps.org/artscene-the-podcast-spotlights.../

Learn more about the Tyler's by tuning in to “ArtScene | the Podcast” on Spotify or at: https://anchor.fm/artscene. Also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

QACPS Board of Education Meeting | 6.5.2024
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Future Board Meetings

The June 19, 2024 Board Meeting has been cancelled.

The Board will meet on June 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a Work Session.

2024-2025 School Board Meeting Schedule

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

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