Washington County Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Work Session, 2:00 p.m. via Virtual Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss the Superintendent's Draft FY2022 Budget. The discussion will inform further development of the general fund budget. No public comment will be taken; written comments may be submitted.

• Discussion of Superintendent's Draft FY2022 Budget, presented by Superintendent Dr. Boyd J. Michael and finance staff

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via Virtual Meeting

The Washington County Board of Education met virtually to elect a new President and Vice President. The Board also approved several procurement contracts, including auditorium renovations at Boonsboro High School, and the 2021-2022 Middle and High Schools Program of Studies.

• Auditorium and Stage Renovations at Boonsboro High School: $4,536,649
• Fuel Depot Improvements at 820 Commonwealth Avenue: $135,960
• Mobile Device Management for Apple Products renewal: $273,913.51
• Printing Equipment, Supplies, Software, and Service Solutions: $120,662.16 per year for five years
• Phonics Readers (80 sets): $100,795.80

Special Meeting, 3:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Washington County Board of Education for the swearing-in of newly elected board member Dr. April Zentmeyer. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda, the oath of office administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and board member comments. Public access to the meeting site is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Swearing-in of newly elected board member Dr. April Zentmeyer by Clerk of the Circuit Court Kevin R. Tucker
• Adoption of the special meeting agenda
• Board members will offer comments to the audience

Board of Education Ethics Advisory Panel, 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education Ethics Advisory Panel is holding a closed session meeting via teleconference. The only action item is the review and approval of the meeting agenda. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (consent action)

Calendar Advisory Committee, 4:00 p.m.

The Calendar Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to review and approve the agenda for the December 7, 2020 meeting and to approve minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive calendar decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the December 7, 2020 meeting agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Facilities Enrollment Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m.

The Facilities Enrollment Advisory Committee (FEAC) is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items on agenda; only procedural approvals

New Board Member Orientation, 9:00 a.m.

This is a new board member orientation session, not a regular business meeting. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The public is encouraged to submit comments in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Orientation for new board members held at Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD

Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Washington County Board of Education solely for the swearing-in of re-elected and newly elected members. The meeting includes an agenda, the swearing-in ceremony by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and board member comments. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the public cannot access the building except for limited comment participants; the meeting is live-streamed.

• Swearing-in of re-elected and newly elected board members
• Board member comments

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 4:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Committee will hold its November 24 meeting to conduct a call to order and approve the agenda. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members will practice physical distancing and the public is asked to submit comments in writing to [email protected]. Those wishing to attend by phone must contact Dr. Gary Willow by 4:00 p.m. on November 23 for the call‑in number.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
• Public comments to be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda approving several procurement renewals and purchases, including auditing services, a virtual dissection table, and televisions. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on student enrollment and free/reduced meal eligibility rates, and recognize schools for PBIS achievement and Educational Support Professionals Day. Public comment will be taken under COVID-19 guidelines.

• Consent agenda includes Professional Auditing Services renewal to Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC at $46,400
• Virtual Dissection Table purchase from Anatomage at $100,000
• Mechanical and Refrigeration Maintenance renewals totaling $95,928 (MTS Equipment and Ty Construction)
• Purchase of up to 500 televisions from CDWG at total not to exceed $144,000
• Reports on 2020-2021 student enrollment and Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility rates

Joint Meeting with the Washington County Board of Education and the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, 9:30 a.m. *Please note the start time for the meeting has changed.

The Washington County Board of Education and the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly hold a joint meeting. They will discuss core values, legislative priorities for the 2021 session, local innovative initiatives, and expectations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion session.

• Discussion of 2021 Maryland Legislative Session priorities
• Review of core values and local innovative initiatives
• Joint meeting with state delegation at Hagerstown Community College

Calendar Advisory Committee, 4:00 p.m.

The Calendar Advisory Committee will meet at the Center for Education Services. The committee is scheduled to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda.

• Approval of the November 9, 2020, meeting agenda

District Committee on Assessments, 4:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools District Committee on Assessments will meet on November 5, 2020 to review and approve the agenda for that meeting. It will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting. After those approvals, the committee will consider items listed on a consent agenda, which are not detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of the November 5, 2020 meeting agenda
• Approval of the prior meeting minutes
• Consideration of consent agenda items (specific items not listed)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved the agenda and minutes, then voted on several new business items. They accepted a donation of a live streaming camera system worth $9,332.46 for North Hagerstown High School, authorized the purchase of 500 Huddle Cameras for $119,348.22, approved FY2021 budget adjustments, and adopted the 2021 legislative program along with appointing a legislative response team and representative.

• Donation of live streaming camera system valued at $9,332.46 from North High Boosters Club to North Hagerstown High School
• Approval of purchase of 500 Huddle Cameras from B&H Photo and Electronics Corp. at $119,348.22
• Approval of FY2021 budget adjustments
• Adoption of 2021 legislative program and appointment of Legislative Response Team and Legislative Representative
• Public comment process adjusted for COVID-19 with in-person sign-ups limited to six individuals

Finance Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve its own agenda and minutes. The session is a routine procedural meeting with no substantive items listed in the provided text.

• Review and approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Facilities Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee is holding a procedural meeting to approve the meeting agenda and review minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda for the October 27, 2020, Facilities Committee meeting
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 4:00 p.m.

The meeting consists solely of opening procedures: call to order and approval of the agenda. No specific curriculum or instruction items are listed for discussion or decision. The public is invited to submit written comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda (no substantive items listed)
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] due to pandemic

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education held a business meeting and approved a consent agenda awarding multiple bids and renewals, including a $93,197.23 Elementary Science Virtual Learning Student Kit, snow removal contracts, and renewals for security equipment, flooring, and vehicle parts. The board also changed check signatories by removing April Bishop and adding Peggy Pugh, and received a report on the local ESSA strategic plan. Personnel actions were approved.

• Approved $93,197.23 Elementary Science Virtual Learning Student Kit from Taylor Science Materials Center
• Awarded snow removal contracts to Potomac Grounds Care, Clean Cuts Lawn Care, East Coast Landscaping & Excavating, and Hart's Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Renewed Security Equipment and Service contract with Atlantic Security System
• Renewed Flooring contract with Carpet Gallery and Dorsey Brothers
• Changed check signatories: removed April Bishop, added Peggy Pugh

Work Session, 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss its legislative priorities for the 2021 Maryland legislative session, including core values and watch-list items. The board will also consider appointments to the Legislative Response Team and a Legislative Representative. The meeting is recorded and streamed online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approval of the work session agenda (procedural)
• Discussion of core values, legislative initiatives, and watch-list items for the 2021 Maryland legislative session
• Consideration of individuals for appointment to the Legislative Response Team
• Consideration of an individual for appointment as the Legislative Representative

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple large procurement contracts, including up to 1,800 Apple MacBook laptops ($1,258,200), 400 Apple TVs ($59,600), televisions ($255,912), 500 Huddle cameras ($119,000), digital book subscriptions ($117,586), headphones ($277,350), and a technology management subscription renewal ($120,523). They will also accept the resignation of board member Jacqueline Fischer and select a representative for the School Board Nominating Commission. The meeting will be held in-person with limited public access due to COVID-19, and up to six individuals may offer in-person public comment.

• Consent agenda includes $1,258,200 for up to 1,800 Apple MacBook laptops and $59,600 for 400 Apple TVs
• Approval of $255,912 for televisions and connecting adapters from CDWG
• Approval of $119,000 for 500 Huddle cameras from B&H Photo
• Acceptance of resignation of Board of Education member Jacqueline Fischer
• Selection of an individual to serve on the Washington County School Board Nominating Commission

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 4:00 p.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and review minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held without public access to the building, with a call-in option provided.

• No public access to Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown; call-in number available via Gary Willow
• Approval of the agenda and minutes only listed items

Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m. via teleconference

The Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee of Washington County Public Schools is meeting via teleconference on September 18, 2020. The only listed agenda item is the call to order and approval of the meeting agenda itself. No substantive financial reports, audits, or decisions are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of meeting agenda (sole action item)

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m. - CANCELLED

The Policy Review and Development Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2020, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government-mandated gathering restrictions. No public comment was held; written comments were accepted instead. No decisions or discussions took place at this cancelled meeting.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will decide on school bus and playground equipment contracts, approve FY2020 fourth-quarter budget adjustments, and adopt a calendar for developing the FY2022 budget. The board will also hold second readings of nondiscrimination and capitalization policies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting is closed to the public, and no live public comment will be taken; written comments may be submitted by email.

• School Buses – Renewal to American Bus Sales and Service not to exceed $1,530,977
• Playground Equipment and Installation to three vendors totaling $139,955.88
• Microsoft Premier Support Services – Renewal at $116,502
• Fourth Quarter FY2020 Budget Adjustments
• Second reading of Policy AC (Nondiscrimination Statement) and Policy DIG (Capitalization Program/Limit)

Facilities Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee will hold a meeting on September 8, 2020, to review and approve the meeting agenda. The agenda and previous meeting minutes are attached for review. The meeting is procedural in nature with no specific action items listed beyond agenda approval.

• Call to order and approval of the meeting agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a teleconference business meeting to vote on several action items, including a newly added item on returning staff and small groups of students to school based on the Governor's metrics. Other actions include approving a naming rights agreement for the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, a consent agenda for procurement contracts, a $10,000 donation from Fiserv for distance learning, the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program plan, and the first reading of a policy change.

• Decision on returning staff and small groups of students to school based on Governor's metrics (added item)
• Approval of naming rights agreement for lobby in Vincent Rauth Groh Academic Center adjacent to Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
• Consent agenda: HVAC filters, Aerohive technical support renewal ($64,307.16), Avaya VoIP maintenance renewal ($89,616.51), bulk school supplies
• Donation of $10,000 from Fiserv for distance learning, with $5,000 for low-income/minority elementary students and $5,000 for STEM
• Approval of State and Local FY2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan

Finance Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

The Finance Committee of the Washington County Board of Education will meet on August 25, 2020. The sole agenda item is to review and approve the meeting agenda. Previous meeting minutes are also attached for approval. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of the August 25, 2020 Finance Committee meeting agenda

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:15 a.m. via teleconference

The Policy Review and Development Committee will meet via teleconference on August 25, 2020. Members will call the meeting to order and vote to approve the agenda. The committee will also consider a consent agenda that bundles several routine items for single‑motion approval, with details provided in attached documents.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (consent agenda)
• Review and approval of consent agenda items (see attached PDFs)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education approved its agenda and minutes, then voted on whether teachers may choose to deliver instruction remotely from home or the classroom. The board also approved procurement contracts for mathematics instructional resources ($202,812.50) and elementary science virtual learning kits ($58,745.50), ratified an emergency purchase of 200 mobile hotspots from AT&T ($71,598), and approved staff changes. All actions were recorded in the August 18, 2020 business meeting held via teleconference.

• Vote on teachers' choice to deliver instruction remotely from home or classroom (motion carried)
• Approval of Mathematics Instructional Resources contract to Hand2Mind for $202,812.50
• Approval of Elementary Science Virtual Learning Student Kit contract to Taylor Science Center for $58,745.50
• Ratification of emergency procurement of 200 mobile hotspots from AT&T for $71,598
• Approval of personnel actions (staff changes) dated August 18, 2020

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education held a teleconference business meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved a contract agreement with the Washington County Educational Support Personnel for the 2020-2021 school year. Also approved were a consent agenda for science lab supplies and technology licenses totaling over $397,000, and personnel actions. The superintendent presented a proposed Return to Learn plan for the school year starting August 31.

• Contract agreement with Washington County Educational Support Personnel (WCESP) for 2020-2021 school year
• Consent agenda: science lab supplies ($94,640), Adobe Suite renewal ($55,534.50), G Suite Enterprise ($57,600), Google Voice licenses ($189,360)
• Return to Learn plan presented for August 31, 2020 start
• Recognition of teachers receiving NAAE awards and a student receiving state FFA honors
• Approval of staff changes dated August 4, 2020

Finance Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting via teleconference solely to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive financial decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of the July 28, 2020 meeting agenda
• Approval of the minutes from a previous Finance Committee meeting

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 4:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will hold a teleconference meeting to call to order and approve the agenda. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education met via teleconference on July 14, 2020, to approve contracts and discuss the instructional model for the August 31, 2020 school reopening. The board approved software renewals for reading and assessment tools and awarded design services for HVAC and roof replacement at Smithsburg High School. The board also approved staff changes and reviewed committee reports. The instructional model discussion will determine how students and staff will attend classes when school resumes.

• Renewal of Electronic Reading Inventory (eRI) Testing to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $293,600
• Renewal of DIBELS-8 Assessment System to Amplify for $88,311.40
• Award of HVAC and Roof Replacement design services at Smithsburg High School to Kibart, Inc. for $321,925
• Discussion and determination of the instructional model for the August 31, 2020 school reopening
• Approval of staff changes dated July 14, 2020

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education held a teleconference business meeting due to COVID-19, with no public comment period. The board approved a consent agenda covering 10 procurement items, including Chromebooks ($3.28M), iPads and cases ($2.544M), Microsoft licenses ($549K), and diagnostic assessments ($321K). It also ratified an emergency purchase of disposable masks and approved other PPE purchases. The board adopted the 2020 Educational Facilities Master Plan.

• Approved $3,281,150 for Chromebooks from CDWG
• Approved $2,352,000 for iPads from Apple and $192,000 for cases from CDWG
• Approved $548,972.02 for Microsoft license renewals from Bell Techlogix
• Ratified emergency procurement of disposable masks for COVID-19 response
• Approved $321,315.50 renewal for Diagnostic and Interim Student Assessments from CenterPoint Education Solutions

Work Session, 2:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session via teleconference to discuss the Global Community Citizenship course required for graduation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is a presentation and discussion only. Public comments may be submitted by email.

• Presentation on the Global Community Citizenship course required for graduation

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education approved a modified FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget of $297,014,128, eliminating new positions and initiatives after state and county revenue changes. The board also approved a contract amendment with administrators and supervisors, and a consent agenda with 18 procurements including technology, security, equipment, and services.

• Approved modified FY2021 budget balanced at $297,014,128, cutting new positions and initiatives due to reduced state compensatory education and county maintenance-of-effort funding.
• Approved second amendment to contract with Washington County Association of Administrators and Supervisors for 2020-2021.
• Consent agenda included $2,550,387 VMware licenses, $387,991 security improvements at Smithsburg High School, and $292,000 portable classroom relocation.
• Approved $297,500 contract for athletic trainer services and $115,480 library media content management software renewal.
• Approved $70,836 fleet vehicle purchase from Criswell Chevrolet and sale of removed vehicles.

Work Session, 2:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a teleconference work session to discuss the 2020 Educational Facilities Master Plan and proposed modifications to the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted remotely with no public access, but comments may be submitted by email. The board will also approve the meeting agenda as an action item.

• Discussion of the 2020 Educational Facilities Master Plan presented by Superintendent and facilities staff
• Presentation of proposed modifications to the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget by finance officials
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19; public access only via TV, Facebook, or website
• Public comments accepted via email at [email protected]

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education holds a teleconference business meeting due to COVID-19, with no public comment. The board will vote on a consent agenda awarding eight contracts and renewals totaling over $702,000, and approve staff changes. Written public comments are accepted via email.

• Consent agenda includes eight procurements: Library Management System renewal to Follett ($51,137.20), Print Center Equipment maintenance to Canon Solutions America ($109,269.88), Printing Equipment & Software to Canon Solutions American ($223,083.69), Data Warehousing maintenance to Hoonuit ($59,439.78), Frontline Education modules renewal ($136,499.85), AP Gov textbooks ($68,651.61), Nursing/Special Ed service provider contracts (unit prices), and Maintenance Work Order System renewal ($54,646.31).
• Personnel actions: Board approval of staff changes dated May 19, 2020.
• Superintendent's report: Recognition of International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related Programme candidates; Superintendent's update.
• No public comment or old business; agenda condensed to items requiring board action.
• Board committee reports and future agenda items list to be reviewed.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The board approved a consent agenda with 11 procurement items totaling approximately $3.9 million, including dental insurance renewal, building automation maintenance, and a water main replacement at Williamsport High School. They also approved a second reading of changes to Policy GBA on diversity. The meeting included recognitions for Teacher of the Year, school nurses, Geography Bee winners, and Carson Scholars. Public comment was not held due to COVID-19.

• Approval of group dental insurance renewal with United Concordia (admin fees ~$132,000, claims fees ~$2.1M)
• Building automation maintenance extension to Control Systems, Inc. at $228,500
• Portable and modular buildings from Vanguard Modular Building Systems for ~$600,000
• Williamsport High School water main replacement to Harbel Inc. for $134,904
• Second reading of Policy GBA on diversity

Facilities Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet via teleconference to review and approve the agenda for this meeting. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Call to order and approval of the meeting agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a five‑year, $2,131,020 contract with Antietam Broadband for wide‑area network services at select schools, as well as contracts for classroom literature sets ($453,180), PreK materials ($102,641.79), and math resources ($88,056). The board also gave final approval to Policy ACA on Educational Equity (second reading) and approved a first reading of changes to Policy GBA on Diversity. The meeting was held by teleconference due to COVID‑19, with no public comment taken.

• Approved $2,131,020 (five‑year) contract with Antietam Broadband for WAN services at select WCPS locations
• Approved $453,180 contract with Scholastic for classroom literature sets
• Approved $102,641.79 contract with Lakeshore Learning Materials for PreK instructional materials
• Approved $88,056 contract with LearnZillion for mathematics instructional resources
• Approved second reading of Policy ACA (Educational Equity) and first reading of changes to Policy GBA (Diversity)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The Washington County Board of Education held a condensed teleconference business meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, approving a consent agenda with multiple contracts and emergency procurements totaling over $1.5 million. The meeting also ratified several emergency purchases and approved previous minutes, with no public comment accepted.

• Digital Curriculum for Secondary Education contract to APEX Learning for $343,200
• Technology Education Supplies from Amtek for $322,333
• Mathematics Instructional Resources from Hand 2 Mind for $252,033.93
• Furniture and equipment for Sharpsburg Elementary, Groh Academic Center, and Technical High School (approx. $271,951)
• Emergency procurement of certified lightning cables and USB adapters for $98,820

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - CANCELED

The Washington County Board of Education's March 17, 2020 business meeting was canceled as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. No items were considered or decided.

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to approve its agenda for the session. The agenda provided contains only the call to order and agenda approval item. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are listed in the supplied text.

• Approval of the March 10, 2020 meeting agenda (Action/Consent)

District Committee on Assessment, 4:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the District Committee on Assessment. The only action item is the review and approval of the meeting agenda and draft minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the March 5, 2020 agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from a prior meeting

Business Meeting and Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will review a recommendation regarding the FY2021 Draft General Fund Operating Budget. A public hearing is scheduled for residents to comment on this draft budget. The board also considers various procurement awards and a first reading of the 'Educational Equity' policy.

• Public hearing for the FY2021 Draft General Fund Operating Budget
• Roof replacement Phase II at South Hagerstown High School: $2,545,028
• Renovations for new programs at Washington County Technical High School: $986,973
• Network switches procurement: $706,083
• Wide Area Network services to select WCPS locations: $384,372 yearly

Board of Education's Special Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

This is a special meeting of the Washington County Board of Education, held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., solely to provide an orientation for candidates running in the 2020 Board of Education election. The agenda contains no votes or decisions; it is a procedural information session.

• Orientation session for 2020 Board of Education election candidates

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee will hold a meeting on February 27, 2020. The only listed agenda item is the call to order and approval of the meeting agenda. No specific policy proposals, financial items, or public hearings are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (action/consent)

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. No substantive curriculum items are listed in the provided text; the agenda and minutes are attached as documents.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda (no specific curriculum decisions or discussions listed)

Facilities Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee is holding a routine meeting to review and approve the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the February 25, 2020 agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

District Committee on Assessment, 4:00 p.m.

The District Committee on Assessment for Washington County Public Schools will meet on February 20, 2020, at the Center for Education Services in Hagerstown. The agenda consists of routine procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and approval of previous minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review and approval of the meeting agenda (consent action)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee will open the meeting, call it to order, and vote to approve the agenda for February 19, 2020. The agenda includes a consent agenda that bundles several items for a single approval motion. No specific policy items are listed in the agenda text.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (consent agenda)

Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee will convene to review and approve its own agenda for the February 19, 2020 meeting. No substantive budget items, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of the February 19, 2020 meeting agenda as the only action item

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will vote on several action items, including awarding health insurance administration contracts to Cigna and EyeMed with annual costs exceeding $2 million, approving a consent agenda for multiple procurement contracts, and adopting second-quarter FY2020 budget adjustments. The meeting also includes recognitions and public comment.

• Approval of Cigna (medical/prescription/stoploss) and EyeMed (vision) contracts: $1.06M/yr medical admin, $277,778/yr vision admin, $713,020/yr stoploss for FY2021
• Consent agenda awards: wood floor refinishing to Master Care Flooring Inc. for $141,618.15; tracked skid loader to Smith's Implements Inc. for $84,657.29; cloud security software renewal to Skyline Tech for $73,200; technology work-order system renewal to Solarwinds for $66,481.22
• Bid awards for landscaping materials (The Mulch Man, LLC) and plumbing services (Fridinger-Ritchie Inc., R.H. Lapp, Mick's Plumbing, Beaver Mechanical) at listed unit prices
• Second quarter FY2020 budget adjustments

Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve its own agenda. No substantive budget items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda is purely procedural.

• None: agenda contains only a call to order and approval of the agenda

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to approve the meeting agenda and review minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive policy items are listed for discussion or decision; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Call to Order and approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a business meeting on Feb. 4, 2020, to act on a consent agenda covering device repairs, mental health providers, MRO supplies, a math inventory purchase ($82,990), and HVAC services (up to $150,000/year). Also on the agenda are a memorandum of understanding with Conococheague Little League, a naming rights agreement for the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts academic center, and approval of building dedication plaques for the Urban Improvement Project and the new Sharpsburg Elementary School. The meeting includes recognitions and public comment.

• Consent agenda: Device repairs renewals, mental health provider renewals, MRO supplies (~$60k/year), Math Inventory ($82,990), HVAC services (up to $150k/year)
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and Conococheague Little League, Inc.
• Naming rights agreement for the new academic center adjacent to Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
• Approval of building dedication plaques for the Urban Improvement Project and new Sharpsburg Elementary School
• Recognition of FirstEnergy STEM Classroom Grant recipients, Boonsboro High School We the People state winners, and National School Counseling Week

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee of Washington County Public Schools is meeting to handle its own procedural business: approving the meeting agenda and finalizing minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive policy proposals, public hearings, or specific changes are listed on this agenda. The meeting is limited to standard administrative actions.

• Call to Order and Approval of the January 30, 2020 agenda
• Approval of minutes from a prior committee meeting

Finance Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Board of Education's Finance Committee is meeting to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda consists only of procedural items.

• Call to order and approval of the meeting agenda (consent action)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including the purchase of Chromebooks ($871,012.50), network security assessment renewal, interpreting services, and a student information system. They will also consider a contract with the Washington County Association of Supervisors and Administrators for the 2020-2021 school year and a second reading of changes to Policy KCE on school volunteers. Reports on equity initiatives and 2018-2019 English language proficiency assessment data will be presented.

• Second reading of proposed changes to Policy KCE – 'School Volunteers'
• Consent agenda: Purchase of Chromebooks from CDW-G at $871,012.50
• Consent agenda: Student Information System from Edupoint Educational Systems at $112,925.75
• Contract agreement between WCBOE and WCASA for 2020-2021 school year
• Approval of District Assessment Committee appointments and standing committee assignments

Work Session, 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the Superintendent's FY2021 Recommended Budget. The discussion will inform further development of the general fund budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for input.

• Discussion of Superintendent's FY2021 Recommended Budget

Facilities Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting on January 21, 2020, primarily to review and approve its own agenda for the meeting. No other substantive items are listed in the provided agenda text, making this a procedural session.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (Action/Consent item)

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee. The only scheduled action is the review and approval of the meeting agenda. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are listed.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (consent action)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - CANCELLED

The Washington County Board of Education business meeting scheduled for January 7, 2020, at 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, was cancelled. No actions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled; no business was conducted.