Baltimore City Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Special Meeting for Annual Review

This special meeting is for the annual review of Baltimore City Public Schools. The board will hold a COMAR hearing to receive public comments on the review. The agenda includes only procedural items and the hearing presentation.

• Public hearing (COMAR) for annual review of schools
• Presentation of annual review materials

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss three policies: KCA on Family and Community Engagement, GBEBB on Staff Conduct with Students, and FFA on Naming/Renaming a School Facility. These are informational discussions only; no votes are scheduled. The meeting also includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of policy KCA: Family and Community Engagement
• Discussion of policy GBEBB: Staff Conduct with Students
• Discussion of policy FFA: Naming/Renaming a School Facility
• Public comment period for policy-related issues
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021 (virtual)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee meets virtually to discuss several informational items, including a sustainability report for 2019-20, an ERP system update, and a 21st Century Schools update for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 that includes a justification for an increased project scope. The committee also reviews a procurement agenda and notes that no written updates were submitted.

• Sustainability Report for School Year 2019-20
• New ERP Update
• 21st Century Update: Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 with justification for increased scope
• Procurement agenda for Operations Committee

CTE Board Work Session

The CTE Board is holding a work session to receive an update on the 4-year CTE Strategic Plan planning process. The meeting includes a designated time for discussion.

• Update on the 4-Year CTE Strategic Plan Planning Process

Public Board Meeting

The board voted to approve the Personnel, Employment and Payroll report and six student appeals cases. They also acknowledged donations to Great Kids Farm and Hazelwood Elementary/Middle. Policies on appeals and hearing procedures were introduced for first reading, and a procurement consent agenda was reviewed without a vote. Public comment was heard from community groups and individuals.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of six appeals and hearings cases (Case Nos. 1920-02d, 20-111a, 20-118a, 20-124e, 20-125e)
• Acknowledged donation of $1,005.64 in native plants and landscaping from National Wildlife Foundation to Great Kids Farm
• Acknowledged $900 sponsorship donation from Constellation Energy to Hazelwood Elementary/Middle
• First reading of policies BLA, BLB, BLC on procedures in appeals and hearings

COMAR Hearing

This is a virtual COMAR hearing for Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting features a presentation for information purposes and is dedicated solely to public comment. No decisions or proposals are being made at this hearing.

• Public comment period for COMAR regulations affecting Baltimore City Public Schools

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Directors met virtually to approve a PSRP contract and adjourn. The meeting also included a call to order and a notice of upcoming meetings.

• Approved PSRP contract
• Called meeting to order
• Noticed upcoming board meetings
• Adjourned meeting
• Upcoming COMAR hearing

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will receive updates on the fine arts program, the city schools staff development strategy, and the ELA and Math strategy for the 2020‑21 school year. A procurement agenda item will be presented. The meeting also includes a public comment period and sets the next meeting date for January 5, 2021.

• Fine Arts Update
• Staff Development Strategy presentation
• ELA & Math Strategy, Supports & Performance for SY 20‑21
• Procurement agenda for the Teaching and Learning Committee
• Public comment session

Fall Budget Priorities Board Forum

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Forum is discussing budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year 2022. The agenda includes a presentation on building school budgets and a public comment period.

• Presentation on 'Building School Budgets for FY22'
• Public forum for community input on budget priorities
• Virtual meeting held via Microsoft Teams

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates to the Student Search and Seizure policy and outline a new Procurement policy. The meeting also covers public comment procedures and sets the date for the next session.

• Discussion of Policy JIH: Student Search and Seizure
• Outline and discussion of Policy DJA: Procurement
• Public comment procedures for the Policy Committee
• Next meeting scheduled for December 15, 2020
• Up to 5 individuals may provide public comment

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive information updates from staff. Discussions will cover school building programs, food services, and the budget.

• 21st Century School Buildings Program Fall Update
• Food and Nutrition Services Update
• Budget Update
• Procurement review
• Annual Staffing Report

Legislative Board Forum

The Baltimore City Public Schools Legislative Board will hold a virtual forum on November 12, 2020. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and lists only an information item alongside a presentation attachment. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are detailed in the source text.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams on November 12, 2020.
• Agenda item listed only as "Information".
• Presentation attachment referenced but contents not specified.

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met to approve personnel, employment, and payroll reports. The board also voted on several appeals and hearings cases and discussed updates to sex-based discrimination policies.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Cases No. 20-110a, 20-112a, 20-115a, 20-116a, and 20-117a
• Acknowledgment of $5,000 donation from Safeway Nourishing Neighbors to Lockerman Bundy Elementary School
• Discussion of Board Policy ACB regarding Sex-Based Discrimination for employees and third parties
• Review of procurement items for Equal Opportunity Schools, Pairin, Inc., and Language Link

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will hold discussions regarding the Middle Grades Strategy Update and an introduction to the Multi-Tiered System of Support. The meeting also includes a procurement report and a scheduled public comment period.

• Middle Grades Strategy Update discussion
• Introduction to Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) discussion
• Procurement report

District Reopening Board Forum

The District Reopening Board is holding a virtual forum to provide a presentation on the safe reopening of schools. The meeting is for informational purposes.

• Presentation on Safe Reopening

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened the public meeting, approved prior minutes, and adopted the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) plan. It also approved several appeals cases and acknowledged a $45,000 gift of health and fitness supplies. The CEO presented updated financial statements, COVID‑19 safety protocols for in‑person learning, and the ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan. Public comment was scheduled for up to ten speakers.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Cases No. 20-104a, 20-107a, 20-109a, 20-113a, 20-114a
• Acknowledgment of $45,000 gift of health and fitness supplies from Leveling the Playing Field
• Presentation of Safe In-Person Learning health & safety protocols for COVID‑19
• Presentation of City Schools ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan 2020

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss proposed policy updates regarding legal representation and school activity funds. The agenda includes informational presentations and public comment on these topics.

• Policy GBEH: Legal Representation
• Policy DMA: School Activity Fund
• Policies BLA, BLB, BLC: Appeals & Hearings
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2020
• Public comment period included

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive information and hold discussions on district operations. The agenda includes updates on transportation and recruitment, as well as procurement items.

• Transportation Update
• Districtwide Recruitment
• Procurement- Operations Committee

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City School Board will vote on routine consent agenda items including policies on gifted and advanced learning (IHBB) and nursing parents (ACH), as well as personnel approvals and procurement contracts. The board will also discuss a request from Afya Baltimore, Inc. to change its operating structure. Public comment will be heard from unions, parent groups, and general attendees.

• Discussion of Afya Baltimore, Inc. request for changes to operating structure
• Policy IHBB: Gifted and Advanced Learning (2nd Reader) for approval
• Policy ACH: Nursing Parents (2nd Reader) for approval
• Procurement agenda including contracts with Johns Hopkins University, Great Minds PBC, and others
• Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report approval

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will receive updates on the 21st Century Learning academic planning, the Office of Whole Child Services and Support plan for SY2020‑21, and the ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan. It will also review procurement items for the Teaching and Learning area and hear public comments. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for November 4, 2020.

• 2.01 21st Century Learning: Academic Planning Update
• 2.02 Office of Whole Child Services and Support: Update and SY2020‑21 Plan
• 3.01 Procurement – Teaching and Learning Committee
• 4.01 ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan
• 5.01 Public Comment

Board Work Session For Charter Applications

The Board of School Commissioners is holding a work session focused on charter applications. The session includes a review of the Baltimore Curriculum Project, featuring a recommendation from the CEO and remarks from the applicant.

• Baltimore Curriculum Project charter application review

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved the Personnel, Employment and Payroll report and four appeals cases. The body also conducted a first reading of Policy EGAD regarding Intellectual Property. A procurement agenda was reviewed without a vote.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Cases No. 20-102a, 20-103a, 20-105a, and 20-106a
• First reading of Policy EGAD: Intellectual Property
• Procurement review for Discovery Education, Amplify Education, and Curriculum Associates
• Procurement review for 2nd Gear, LLC and Archangel Tablets, LLC

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to hold a board and staff discussion regarding updates to policies on sex-based discrimination. These discussions cover policies affecting both students and employees/third parties.

• Discussion of Policy ACB: Sex Based Discrimination- Employees and Third Parties
• Discussion of Policy JBB: Sex Based Discrimination- Students

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will receive presentations on the FY2022‑27 Capital Improvement Program, an ERP assessment and selection process, and the FY22 budget milestone calendar. A procurement update for the committee will also be provided. The meeting is informational with no agenda items submitted for decision.

• FY2022‑27 Capital Improvement Program presentation
• ERP assessment and selection overview
• FY22 budget milestone calendar presentation
• Procurement update for Operations Committee
• Public comment period

Public Board Meeting

The Board of School Commissioners met to acknowledge several large donations and discuss a new policy regarding nursing parents. The body also reviewed a procurement agenda and voted on Parent Community Advisory Board appointments.

• Gift of $1,313,207 worth of food from World Central Kitchen
• Gift of $235,934 in products from Colgate-Palmolive Company
• Gift of $17,500 in instruments for Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School
• Ride support up to $25,000 from Uber for students and families
• First reading of Policy ACH: Nursing Parents

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the vision for career readiness, review school effectiveness, and receive updates on school turnaround efforts. The meeting is a virtual event scheduled for September 1, 2020.

• Discussion of the vision for career readiness in City Schools
• School Effectiveness Review (SER) update
• Attendance update
• School Turnaround Update: CSI & TSI
• Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2020

Public Board Meeting

The Board of School Commissioners met to approve personnel, employment, and payroll reports. The body also voted on a specific appeals and hearings case and reviewed a procurement agenda containing various educational and operational vendors.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 18-35a
• Procurement review for Archangel Tablets, LLC and T-Mobile, USA, Inc.
• Procurement review for American Tennis Courts, Inc. and P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.
• Procurement review for educational vendors including Amplify Education and Savvas Learning Company LLC

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to district policies. Discussions include new policies regarding intellectual property and media relations, as well as an update on policies impacted by COVID-19.

• Discussion of Policy EGAD: Intellectual Property
• Discussion of Policy KDD: Media Relations
• Update on Policies and Regulations Impacted by COVID-19

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will hear informational updates on school readiness for fall 2020, a comprehensive maintenance plan, and educational specifications. Procurement items are also on the agenda, but no written updates were submitted. Public comment is available for up to five speakers on operations-related issues.

• School Readiness update for Summer 2020
• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) draft for 2020
• Educational Specifications update
• Procurement agenda for August 18, 2020
• Next meeting set for September 15, 2020 with budget and capital improvement plan topics

Board Work Session on Re-Opening

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a virtual work session to discuss the district's re-opening. The provided agenda is a procedural document and does not list specific discussion points or decisions.

Special Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board is holding a virtual meeting on August 11, 2020, to discuss personnel matters and adjourn. The session is open to the public via Microsoft Teams.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Potential vote to adjourn to closed session
• Meeting scheduled from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Board Work Session on School Readiness SY 20-21

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners holds a work session to receive a presentation on school readiness for the 2020-21 school year and to discuss instructional readiness. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational and includes board discussion.

• Presentation on school readiness for SY 20-21
• Board and staff discussion of instructional readiness
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Meeting duration: 4:30-5:30 PM

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the Principal Pipeline Update and receive information on procurement. No written updates were submitted. The next meeting is set for September 1, 2020, with topics including school effectiveness and attendance strategy.

• Principal Pipeline Update (Information, Discussion)
• Procurement information item
• Next meeting date set for September 1, 2020
• No written updates submitted for this meeting

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met to approve personnel, employment, and payroll records. The board also received an update from the Office of Equity regarding equity policy.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Office of Equity update on Equity Policy
• Review of procurement items including Verizon Maryland, LLC and YMCA of Central Maryland
• Review of contracts for Colossal Contractors, Inc., Tito Contractors, Inc., and Nichols Contracting, Inc.

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss recovery planning updates and two specific policy items. The committee will review policies regarding nursing mothers and gifted and advanced learning.

• Recovery Planning Update
• Policy ACH - Nursing Mothers
• Policy IHBB - Gifted and Advanced Learning

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will discuss a recovery planning update and district design standards. All agenda items are informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting also includes a procurement update and annual staff survey report.

• Recovery Planning Update
• District Design Standards discussion
• Procurement update for the committee
• Annual Staff Survey Report presented for information
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2020

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Directors convened a special public meeting on July 16, 2020, to approve personnel, employment, and payroll items and adjourn the session.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Meeting adjourned at 4:00pm
• Upcoming Operations Committee meeting on July 21, 2020
• Upcoming Public Board meeting on July 28, 2020
• Upcoming Teaching & Learning Committee meeting on August 4, 2020

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually to discuss an English Learner Update and a Recovery Planning Update. The committee will also review procurement items and hear public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all agenda items are listed as information or discussion only.

• English Learner Update (information)
• Recovery Planning Update (information)
• Procurement agenda for Teaching and Learning Committee
• Public comment period

2020 Annual Business Meeting Day 1

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will consider a vote to move part of the meeting to a closed session under Maryland Code Sections 3-101 and 3-305(b). The agenda includes an internal audit update, executive updates, and a discussion on board office operations, followed by a public Q&A.

• Vote to adjourn to closed session per Sections 3-101 and 3-305(b) of the Maryland Code
• Office of Internal Audit update
• Board Executive updates
• Board Office Operations discussion
• General Q&A

Special Public Board Meeting

The Board of School Commissioners met to approve a personnel, employment, and payroll report. The body also voted to extend three separate contracts.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of L-44 contract extension
• Approval of CUB contract extension
• Approval of PSRP contract extension

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will discuss planning for the 2020‑21 school year, review academic eligibility criteria for interscholastic athletics, and examine policies and regulations affected by COVID‑19. The committee will also hear up to five public comments on policy‑related issues. The meeting is virtual and will set the next meeting date for July 21, 2020.

• Planning for the 2020‑21 school year (Board and Staff Discussion)
• Academic eligibility for interscholastic and intramural athletics (JJIC‑RA update)
• Policies and regulations impacted by COVID‑19 (Written Update)
• Public comment period (up to five speakers, 3 minutes each)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2020 (virtual)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review updates on the 21st Century School Buildings Program and energy performance contracts. No procurement items were submitted for this session.

• 21st Century School Buildings Program: Summer Update
• Update on Energy Performance Contracts and work with an Energy Services Company
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2020

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and payroll items, closed session summaries, and prior meeting minutes. The meeting was held virtually on June 9, 2020.

• Approval of prior open session minutes
• Approval of closed session summaries
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-20g
• Public comment sign-up procedures for virtual meeting

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will review the district's COVID‑19 recovery plan. It will also receive updates on the Instructional Framework Rubric 3.0, the results of the annual middle and high school choice process for SY2020‑21, and a special education update. Procurement matters for the committee will be presented, and the next meeting date will be set.

• Recovery Plan Discussion
• Instructional Framework Rubric 3.0 Update
• Annual Middle & High School Choice: Processes & Results SY2020‑21
• Procurement items for the committee
• Special Education Update

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met virtually to approve personnel matters, appeals cases, and a school renaming request. The board also acknowledged a donation of play kits for two schools and reviewed a procurement agenda.

• Approved renaming request for Holabird Elementary/Middle School
• Acknowledged gift of 400 play kits worth approximately $3,500 for Franklin Square and Maree G. Farring schools from KaBoom
• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approved Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-21g and Case No. 20-100a
• Reviewed procurement items including grass mowing services and contracts with Cintas Corporation and WEX, Inc.

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will review the FY2021-26 Capital Improvement Program and the 2020 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on FY20 and an education recovery plan.

• FY2021-26 Capital Improvement Program review
• 2020 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan
• Impact of COVID-19 on FY20
• Technology update
• Education recovery plan discussion

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting virtually to hold a discussion with staff regarding the Recovery Plan. The meeting also includes a period for public comment on policy-related issues.

• Discussion of Education Recovery Planning

Public Board Meeting

The Board met virtually to approve personnel matters, prior session minutes, and various appeals. The agenda included a review of procurement items and a memorandum of agreement regarding Coppin Academy.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-97a
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-99a
• Memorandum of Agreement: Coppin Academy regarding the final year of the Renewal Agreement
• FY20-21 Budget discussion

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will review a compliance report regarding public charter schools for the 2018-19 school year. Staff will also present updates on the Family & Community Engagement Office's response to COVID-19.

• Review of IHBJ Public Charter Schools Policy Compliance Report for SY 2018-19
• Family & Community Engagement Office COVID-19 Response Presentation
• 2019-20 Middle of Year Assessment Progress update
• English Learner Update

Board Budget Forum

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will present the FY21 budget during the virtual Board Budget Forum. Attendees may submit public comments on the budget presentation. The meeting will also share the schedule for upcoming committee and board meetings.

• FY21 Budget Presentation
• Public Comment period
• Announcement of upcoming virtual meetings (Teaching & Learning Committee, Executive Session, Public Board Meeting, Operations Committee)

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board voted to approve a new Social Studies curriculum for grades K-11 after a consent agenda vote. The board also approved personnel and payroll changes, heard an update on the Maryland Legal Aid Lawyer in the Schools Program, and adopted prior meeting minutes and closed session summaries. Several personnel and appeals cases were approved without discussion. The meeting included public comment from various stakeholder groups under new remote participation rules.

• Approved Social Studies curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 11 (consent agenda vote)
• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approved two appeals cases (20-17g and 20-24g)
• Presentation on Maryland Legal Aid Lawyer in the Schools Program
• Public comment opportunities for unions and community groups (BTU, SECAC, AFSCME, etc.)

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss granting emergency powers to the CEO and review policies for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting includes a review of student discipline and procurement policies and outlines public comment procedures.

• Discussion on CEO Emergency Powers Resolution
• Review of Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline policy
• Review of Sexual Harassment policy
• Review of Legal Representation policy
• Review of Gifted and Advanced Learners policy

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to open public business and discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The agenda includes public comments from various unions and parent groups.

• FY 21 Budget Presentation
• Public comment from Baltimore Teachers Union
• Public comment from Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
• Public comment from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Public comment from Parent Community Advisory Board

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the 21st Century School Buildings Program. The agenda also includes a review of procurement items.

• 21st Century School Buildings Program: Spring Update

Public Board Meeting

The Board met to approve prior session minutes, personnel reports, and appeals. An Emergency Powers Resolution was tabled for discussion at a later date.

• Approval of prior open session minutes
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-19g
• Tabling of the Emergency Powers Resolution

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City School Board tabled a request to allow alcohol consumption on Western High School grounds for a May 23 event. The board also approved personnel and payroll items and an appeals case, and reviewed a procurement consent agenda with multiple vendors.

• Tabled waiver request to allow alcohol at Western High School for 'Doves-for-Doves' event
• Approved Personnel Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented
• Approved Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-95a
• Reviewed procurement consent agenda including Barnes & Noble, ENA Services, Simpson of Maryland, and others
• Heard public comment from BTU, PCAB, SECAC, AFSCME, and other groups

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners held a special public meeting on March 19, 2020. Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution allowing remote meetings due to COVID‑19. They also approved changing the 2019‑20 spring break to run from Friday, March 20 through Friday, March 27. The agenda included notice of a forthcoming conference‑call meeting on March 31.

• COVID‑19 Remote Meetings Resolution – approved by motion of Martha James-Hassan, seconded by Shantell Roberts
• School Year 2019‑20 Calendar Modification – spring break set for March 20‑27, motion by Vernon Reid, seconded by Michelle Harris Bondima
• Notice of upcoming conference‑call meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:00‑5:30 PM

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and payroll actions, procurement contracts, and two school fundraising waivers. They also received information on the Least Restrictive Environment Task Force and the Summer 2020 Plan. Public comment was heard from multiple unions and citizen groups.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approved procurement contracts including New Vision Youth Services, math/literacy intervention programs, and The New Teacher Project (TNTP)
• Approved waiver from policy FKA for Hampstead Hill Academy PTO fundraiser on April 18, 2020
• Approved waiver from policy FKA for The Mount Washington School PTO fundraiser
• Discussed Summer 2020 Plan and Least Restrictive Environment Task Force report

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee met on March 3, 2020 at the Baltimore City Public Schools board room. Committee members received an update on the Year 2 Blueprint for teaching and learning, the teacher and principal pipeline initiatives, and a semi‑annual special education report. A procurement agenda for teaching and learning was also presented. The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2020.

• Year 2 Blueprint Update (information)
• Teacher and Principal Pipelines update (information)
• Semi‑annual Special Education Update (information)
• Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda (information)

Public Board Meeting

The board approved personnel and payroll items, an appeals case, and advanced Policy JKA on Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline to a third reader for a final vote at the March 24 meeting. They also received presentations on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and the 2018-19 Maryland School Survey results, and reviewed a consent agenda of procurement contracts for services including construction, security, and janitorial work.

• Policy JKA: Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline advanced to third reader by March 24
• Approval of Personnel Employment and Payroll (PEP) list
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-94a
• Procurement consent agenda with contracts from vendors including Chilmar Corporation, Denver-Elek, Inc., and Colossal Contractors, Inc.
• Presentation on Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and Maryland School Survey results

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss two policies: GBEH (Legal Representation) and IHBB (Gifted and Advanced Learning). These are information items for discussion only, with no votes scheduled. The meeting also includes a public comment period at 5:15 PM and sets the next meeting for March 17, 2020.

• Discussion of Policy GBEH: Legal Representation for the school board
• Discussion of Policy IHBB: Gifted and Advanced Learning programs
• Public comment period from 5:15–5:30 PM, with advance sign-up required
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2020, with agenda items on Operator Led Schools and Student Activity Funds

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive information and updates on several administrative areas. The session includes discussions on transportation, employee evaluations, and the development of the FY21 budget.

• Transportation update
• Employee evaluation update
• FY21 budget development update
• Procurement review

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City school board voted to approve the CEO's four-year contract and a collective bargaining agreement with the City Union of Baltimore. The board also acknowledged a $45,000 gift from BGE to restart a plumbing CTE program at Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School.

• Approved CEO contract 2020-2024
• Approved CUB contract agreement
• Acknowledged $45,000 BGE gift for plumbing teacher at Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School
• Approved personnel and payroll report
• Approved three appeals and hearings cases (19-01d, 19-16a, 20-91a)

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee met to review social studies curriculum materials and receive updates on attendance and early learning. No procurement or written updates were submitted for this meeting.

• Social Studies Curriculum Review
• Attendance Update
• Early Learning Update
• Teacher and Principal Pipeline Update
• Special Education Biannual Update

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened public business, approved prior open‑session minutes, and approved several personnel and appeals matters. It reviewed procurement agenda items from the chief academic, information technology, and operating officers. The board voted to grant a waiver allowing Hampstead Hill Academy to host a Mayoral Forum on March 11, 2020.

• Approval of prior open‑session minutes
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of appeals cases No. 20‑12g, 20‑79a, and 20‑90a
• Review of procurement agenda items (NCS Pearson; Plante & Moran, PLLC; CDW Government, Inc.; Denver‑Elek, Inc.; KONE, Inc.)
• Waiver permitting Hampstead Hill Academy to host a Mayoral Forum on March 11, 2020

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will discuss the FY2021-26 Capital Improvement Program mid-year report and the FY21 budget development update. A procurement update and public comment are also on the agenda. All items are listed as information or discussion; no votes are scheduled.

• FY2021-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) mid-year report
• FY21 Budget Development update
• Procurement update from the Operations Committee
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date set for February 18, 2020, with agenda items including Budget Update, Employee Evaluation Update, and Transportation Update

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to hold a board and staff discussion regarding Policy ACB. This session focuses on draft revisions to policies concerning sex-based discrimination and the reporting of such incidents for employees.

• Discussion of Policy ACB: Sex-Based Discrimination- Employees
• Review of draft revisions for reporting incidents of sex-based discrimination

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education met to approve personnel, payroll, and quasi-judicial appeals. The board also discussed policy regarding homeless students and received public comments from various groups.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll Report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 18-67a through 20-89a
• Policy JFE: Homeless Students - Identification, Enrollment, Services and Dispute Resolution
• Gift of $7,000 worth of school branded clothing for Johnston Square Elementary School
• Public comment period for up to ten members of the public

Teaching and Learning Committee - MEETING POSTPONED

This meeting of the Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee was postponed. The scheduled agenda included discussions on discipline and suspensions, a summer evaluation, and procurement items.

• Discipline and Suspensions Update: School Year 2018-2019
• Summer 2019 Evaluation
• Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) 2018-19 Results
• Curriculum Approval - Social Studies