St. Mary's County Public Schools public meetings in 2020
25 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education will decide on the FY 2022–2027 Local Capital Improvements Program for submission to county commissioners, focusing on system maintenance rather than new capacity. They will also vote on a contract with Synergy Food Group LLC for frozen meals at an estimated $151,800 annually (60,000 meals). The meeting includes an executive session on personnel/student issues and an election of officers.
- Approval of FY 2022–FY 2027 Local Capital Improvements Program (no new capacity projects)
- Contract award to Synergy Food Group LLC for frozen meals, $2.53/meal, $151,800/year
- Election of board chairman and vice chairman
- Personnel changes: new teacher hires and departures (consent agenda)
- Executive session on personnel and student issues
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education held a special meeting on December 2, 2020 that was primarily procedural. The board approved the agenda and received an informational presentation of the FY2022 Superintendent's Recommended Budget. No policy votes or contract approvals were scheduled.
- FY2022 Superintendent's Recommended Budget presented by Dr. J. Scott Smith and Ms. Tammy McCourt
- Approval of the December 2 meeting agenda
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for December 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education is deciding on two action items: awarding a snow removal contract to Bowles Enterprises and J. Browne Excavating for up to $50,000 annually, and approving a $68,635 contract to Wheeler Goodman Masek for architectural/engineering services for exterior window and door replacement at White Marsh Elementary School. The board also recognized American Education Week and approved consent agenda items including personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.
- Award of snow removal contract to Bowles Enterprises (Area #1) and J. Browne Excavating (Area #2) for one year with four renewal options
- Approval of $68,635 contract to Wheeler Goodman Masek for window and door replacement design at White Marsh Elementary School
- Proclamation of November 16-20, 2020 as American Education Week and November 18 as Educational Support Professionals Day
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel actions for teachers and administrative staff
- Board entered executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and administrative function items
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County is meeting to vote on a $528,690 transfer from local capital projects to a county reserve account. The consent agenda includes a new office supplies contract with Office Depot (piggybacking on an Oakland County, MI contract) and a $75,645.59 contingency increase for theatrical and audiovisual replacements at three high schools. The board will also recognize School Psychology Awareness Week and approve personnel actions for teachers and administrators.
- Budget amendment: transfer $528,690 from four capital projects to the Commissioners of St. Mary's County FIN21 reserve account
- Consent agenda approval of Office Depot contract for office supplies (piggyback on Oakland County contract #005489, annual spending approx. $360,000)
- Increase of $75,645.59 in construction contingency for theatrical/AV replacements at Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown High Schools
- Recognition of November 9-13, 2020 as School Psychology Awareness Week
- Personnel actions: approval of new teacher hires and departures, and no administrative changes
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes renewing the College Board contract for PSAT/NMSQT and SAT assessments for FY21, with an estimated cost of up to $125,250, and authorizing the purchase of custodial supplies and PPE from Veritiv Operating Company, with purchases expected to exceed $50,000. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation issues, recognition of student artists, and public comment.
- Renewal of FY21 College Board contract for PSAT/NMSQT and SAT assessments (up to $125,250)
- Purchase of cleaning supplies and PPE from Veritiv Operating Company (over $50,000)
- Approval of teacher new hires and departures
- Recognition of Superintendent's Art Gallery artists from 3rd quarter SY19-20
- Public comment from Brittney Powell
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County met on October 7, 2020. They entered executive session for personnel and litigation, then approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, a $70,000 purchase of two utility vans, a $50,000 increase in construction contingency for a parking expansion at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, and additional Edgenuity online curriculum licenses. An action item on the Avigilon access control system was also discussed.
- Approved $70,000 purchase of two utility vans from Hertrich Fleet Services Inc. via state contract
- Increased construction contingency by $50,000 (to $105,800) for parking expansion at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary due to poor soil
- Approved additional Edgenuity online curriculum licenses for Chesapeake Public Charter School ($4,500) and 10 single-course seats ($8,500)
- Approved personnel actions including new hires and departures for teachers
- Discussed Avigilon access control system (Action Item 11.01)
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County met and approved a consent agenda including a Health Department partnership to purchase approximately 1.3 million disposable face masks from GNP Specialties at about $0.095–$0.175 per mask plus shipping, at no cost to the school system. The board also authorized over $80,000 in Wilson Language Training materials and professional learning using operating and restricted funds. Public comment was heard from a bus driver.
- Health Dept partnership for 1.3M disposable masks from GNP Specialties, Inc. (no SMCPS funds)
- Wilson Language Training purchases exceeding $80,000 in FY21 for Fundations kits and intervention materials
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2020
- Personnel items: no teacher or administrative nominations
- Executive session held under Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The board entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and student issues. After reconvening, it will vote on the consent agenda including teacher hires and a $33,000 professional services contract with the Center for Children for mental health counseling. The board will also consider approving the 2020 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Educational Facilities.
- Executive session for personnel, litigation, and student issues
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes and correction of executive session minutes
- Personnel: certificated new hires and departures for teachers
- Personnel: administrative appointment
- $33,000 professional services contract to Center for Children for mental health counseling through December 31, 2020
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education approved several policy updates and a multi-year capital program. The meeting included discussions on personnel, special education service contracts, and school calendar updates.
- Approval of $1,120,500 contract with High Road School for in-district special education programs
- Approval of Policy JFDA Student Dress Code
- Approval of Grading Policies IK, IKA, and IKB
- Approval of FY 2022 – FY 2027 State Capital Improvements Program
- Entry into executive session to discuss personnel and administrative functions
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The board approved a consent agenda including a $150,000 purchase from American Reading Company for Title I schools and a $135,000 purchase of Imagine Learning software licenses. It held public hearings on revised grading policies (elementary, middle, high) and a student dress code update. An executive session was conducted on personnel and litigation issues.
- $150,000 sole-source purchase of American Reading Company materials and PD for Title I schools
- $135,000 purchase of Imagine Learning literacy and math licenses for distance learning
- Public hearing on revised grading policies IK, IKA, IKB
- Public hearing on proposed student dress code policy JFDA
- Approval of personnel actions including teacher hires and departures
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education will enter an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. It will approve the agenda and a consent agenda covering personnel actions, minutes, and several technology purchases. The board will consider buying approximately 500 Chromebooks for non‑public schools at an estimated cost of $125,000, as well as iPad cases and a G Suite Enterprise license. Additional technology items include iPad cases costing $56,565 and a G Suite license costing $45,192.
- Executive session to discuss personnel and litigation issues (Maryland Local Government Article §9-512(a)(1)(2) and Maryland General Provisions Article §3-104)
- Approval of consent agenda items for personnel hires, departures, and minutes of July 22, 2020
- Purchase of ~500 Chromebooks for non‑public schools using Sourcewell contract #012320, estimated $125,000
- Purchase of 1,500 iPad cases under City of Baltimore contract #P534892, cost $56,565
- Purchase of G Suite Enterprise license via Sourcewell contract #081419-CDW, cost $45,192
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education met to review various consent agenda items including teacher hires, administrative appointments, and the Superintendent's contract. Discussion included a request to purchase fleet vehicles through Montgomery County contracts due to pandemic-related delays with state contracts. The Board also reviewed staff recovery plan letters.
- Purchase of up to ten fleet vehicles from Criswell Chevrolet and Criswell Nissan
- Professional services contract for Teacher of the Visually Impaired at an estimated $131,482.40
- Personnel actions regarding teacher hires and departures
- Approval of June 24, 2020 meeting minutes
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will decide on a contract award for parking lot expansion at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School. Other items include approval of a consent agenda covering personnel changes, a $300,000+ Conscious Discipline purchase, and a $108,318 life safety PA system at Park Hall Elementary. The meeting opened with an executive session for personnel issues.
- Contract award to J. Calvin Wood, Jr., Inc. for parking expansion at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary: $465,198 plus $55,800 contingency
- Purchase of Conscious Discipline materials and professional development exceeding $300,000 using restricted funds
- Life safety communications/PA system at Park Hall Elementary School: $108,318.37 plus $5,415.92 contingency
- Personnel consent items: new hires and departures for teachers and administrative staff
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2020 meeting
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education meets to take action on several items, including approving nonresident student tuition rates for 2020-2021, purchasing a two-classroom modular unit for Greenview Knolls Elementary School at $282,094, and awarding a $62,555 contract to replace an emergency generator at Chopticon High School's wastewater treatment plant. The board will also recognize those involved in the Class of 2020 commencement video production. Consent agenda items covering personnel changes and meeting minutes from May 20, 2020, are scheduled for approval.
- Purchase and installation of a two-classroom modular unit with two restrooms at Greenview Knolls Elementary School from Modular Genius, Inc. for $282,094, with a $20,000 contingency, to support Head Start program consolidation.
- Award of contract ITB #SMCPS-2020-M-EGRP to Line Load Electrical Contractors, Inc. for $62,555 to replace the emergency generator destroyed by fire at Chopticon High School Wastewater Treatment Plant, plus $8,800 contingency.
- Approval of nonresident student tuition rates for 2020-2021: $6,839 for in-state/out-of-county and $13,324 for out-of-state, with special education at 300% of regular education.
- Consent agenda includes approval of certificated personnel departures and new hires for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, and minutes of May 20, 2020 meeting.
- Recognition of staff involved in producing the Class of 2020 Commencement video.
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will consider approving a $1,471,847.40 contract with Excel Lighting Services for theatrical lighting and audiovisual system replacements at Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown high schools. The board will also vote on instructional materials for 4th and 5th grade Family Life and Human Sexuality curriculum. An executive session is scheduled for personnel issues and administrative items. The meeting includes recognitions, consent agenda items (teacher personnel and minutes), and public comment.
- Contract award to Excel Lighting Services, LLC for $1,471,847.40 plus $74,421.49 contingency for lighting/AV at Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown high schools
- Approval of HealthSmart 4th and 5th grade materials for Family Life and Human Sexuality curriculum
- Consent agenda includes teacher personnel departures and new hires for 2020-2021
- Recognition of Ms. April Wathen as co-winner of Maryland School Librarian of the Year
- Executive session to discuss personnel issues and administrative function items
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 2:30 p.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education will vote on adopting secondary social studies and Advanced Placement textbooks costing approximately $567,942.48. The meeting also includes routine items such as an executive session on personnel issues, approval of the consent agenda for personnel actions, and adoption of the April 29 minutes. Recognitions for Teacher Appreciation Week, School Nurse Day, and Pupil Personnel Worker Day are also on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss personnel issues under Maryland Local Government Code §9-512(a)(1) and General Provisions §3-104
- Consent agenda approval for personnel hires, departures, and administrative positions
- Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2020 meeting
- Adoption of secondary social studies and AP textbooks from Pearson, W.W. Norton, Bedford, Freeman & Worth, and Follett at an approximate cost of $567,942.48
- Recognitions for Teacher Appreciation Week, School Nurse Day, and Pupil Personnel Worker Day
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will meet to take procedural actions and hear information items. The agenda is largely routine, with an executive session on personnel and a consent agenda for personnel approvals and meeting minutes. Notable information items include an update on the grading plan for students and a presentation on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CARES Act).
- Executive session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining issues
- Consent agenda: approval of personnel (administrative & supervisory) and April 15 meeting minutes
- Information item: School Library Month recognition
- Information item: Grading Plan update for students during school closure
- Information item: Coronavirus Relief Fund CARES Act overview
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Education will vote on awarding contracts for fire alarm system replacements at Chopticon High School ($132,637) and Great Mills High School ($150,362), plus a $19,800 contingency. The consent agenda includes purchasing a public address system at Green Holly Elementary ($118,361) and floor burnishers ($43,000). No new personnel hires are listed.
- Fire alarm replacements at Chopticon HS ($132,637) and Great Mills HS ($150,362) from ARK Systems
- Purchase and installation of life safety communications/PA system at Green Holly Elementary ($118,361)
- Purchase of three floor burnishers from Rutherford Supply ($43,000)
- Personnel consent agenda: certificated departures (no new hires)
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2020
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County is holding a meeting that includes an executive session on personnel and collective bargaining, a consent agenda with personnel actions, software purchases, and a vehicle purchase, and an action item to approve negotiated agreements with the Education Association of St. Mary’s County for Certificated Professionals (EASMC-Certificated) and Education Support Professionals (EASMC-ESP) covering FY2021–FY2024.
- Approval of multi-year negotiated agreements with teacher and support staff unions (EASMC-Certificated and EASMC-ESP) for FY2021–FY2024
- Purchase of additional Imagine Learning licenses for elementary students at $30,000 due to school closures
- Purchase of a Nissan Rogue for Head Start from Younger Nissan of Frederick for $21,000
- Approval of members for the Family Life and Human Sexuality Advisory Committee
- Approval of personnel actions including teacher hires and departures
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will consider action items including a $89,500 contract for a chiller replacement at Town Creek Elementary School and multiple technology equipment purchases totaling over $294,000. The meeting also includes an executive session on collective bargaining, litigation, and student issues, and approval of consent agenda items such as a $26,273 vehicle purchase for Head Start.
- Award contract ITB #SMCPS-2020-M-WCR for $89,500 to City Wide Mechanical for HVAC water chiller replacement at Town Creek Elementary School, with $12,500 contingency
- Approve consent agenda including $26,273 purchase of a Ford Escape Hybrid from Hertrich Fleet Services for Head Start program
- Technology equipment contracts: $56,050 for data cabling to LayerOne Technology Solutions and $238,437 for edge firewall to Skyline Technology Solutions (core switches contract amount not fully provided)
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, and student issues under Maryland law
- Recognition of School Social Work Week (March 1–7, 2020)
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County approved its recommended FY 2021 operating budget, which will be forwarded to the St. Mary's County Commissioners for review and approval. The board also approved a consent agenda including the purchase of two utility vans for up to $70,000 and new teacher hires, and recognized two teachers for National Board Certification. An information item on 2018-2019 graduation data was presented.
- Approval of FY 2021 recommended operating budget to be sent to county commissioners
- Purchase of two utility vans from Hertrich Fleet Services at a cost not to exceed $70,000
- Approval of new teacher hires (certificated personnel) for 2019-2020
- Recognition of Brooke Fallon for National Board Certification and Emily Meny for recertification
- Presentation of 4-year adjusted cohort graduation data for the Class of 2019
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education convened a work session to review the FY 2020 budget. The meeting also included standard open session items such as call to order and roll call. An announcement was made that the next regular board meeting will occur on February 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
- FY 2020 Budget Work Session (information)
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Announcement of next regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business including an executive session for personnel and litigation, recognitions for School Counseling Week and the HBCU College/Career Fair, a consent agenda with personnel appointments and an ethics panel member, and one action item: a budget amendment transferring $105,550 from five completed capital projects to the county's FIN20 reserve account.
- Transfer of $105,550 from five completed capital projects (Spring Ridge Middle School relocatables, Fairlead Academy, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary rooftop units, Piney Point Elementary roof replacement, High School science lab study) to county reserve.
- Appointment of Mr. Roy Alvey to the Ethics Panel through December 31, 2021.
- Contract with Human Edge - Allied Health for a Special Education Teacher at $65/hour ($36,855 total) for FY20.
- Recognition of School Counseling Week (February 3-7, 2020) and the 8th Annual Spring College and Career Fair featuring HBCUs.
- Approval of minutes from January 29, 2020, and personnel actions for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff.
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will hold a work session on the proposed FY2021 Budget. Public hearings will be held on the High School Program of Studies, four policies (student activity fees, school affiliated organizations, and fundraising), and the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school year calendars. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation matters. No final votes are scheduled at this meeting.
- Work session on proposed FY2021 Budget
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 High School Program of Studies
- Public hearing on policies JQ (Student Activities Fees), KBEA, KH, KHA
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 school year calendars
- Executive session on personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education met to enter an executive session on personnel, collective bargaining and litigation issues, and then approved the agenda and consent items. It authorized the use of County Contract #19-BS-101928 with St. Mary's Roofing and Home Improvement for roofing services up to $50,000 annually, potentially through June 2022, and awarded ITB #SMCPS-2020-M-APC to A Plus Paving & Concrete for asphalt and concrete work. The board also presented the 2020‑2021 and 2021‑2022 school year calendars for first reading. All motions passed with votes recorded.
- Executive session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation issues (Maryland Local Government Code §9‑512(a)(1)(2) and General Provisions §3‑104)
- Approval of consent agenda, including minutes of the December 11, 2019 meeting
- Approval of County Contract #19‑BS‑101928 with St. Mary's Roofing and Home Improvement for roofing services up to $50,000 annually, valid through June 2022
- Award of ITB #SMCPS‑2020‑M‑APC to A Plus Paving & Concrete, Incorporated for asphalt paving and concrete services, contract Jan 2020–Jan 31 2021 with option to renew
- Presentation of 2020‑2021 and 2021‑2022 school year calendars (first reading) with a public hearing scheduled for Jan 29 2020