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TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

OPEN SESSION

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

5:15 P.M.-Closed Session, 6:30 P.M.-Open Session

Educational Support Services (ESS Building)

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. SILENT MEDITATION IN REMEMBRANCE

III. AGENDA

Consideration of the agenda for March 19, 2013

IV. SELECTION OF SPEAKERS

V. ADVISORY AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

A. Public comment on the following Board of Education policies

(second reading):

Proposed Deletion of Policy 3112 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Operating Budget

Proposed Changes to Policy 3121 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Funds Management and Classification of

Expenditures

Proposed Changes to Policy 3122 – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Classification of Expenditures

Proposed Changes to Policy 4001 – PERSONNEL: Equal Employment Opportunity

Proposed Deletion of Policy 7120 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: Patterns of Participation

Proposed Changes to Policy 7240 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: School Sites

Proposed Changes to Policy 7310 – NEW CONSTRUCTION: Determination of School Design and Construction Costs

Board of Education March 19, 2013

Open Session Agenda Page 2

VII. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

IX. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

X. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration of consent to the following personnel matters: (Dr. Grillo)

1. Transfers

2. Retirements

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

B. Consideration of consent to Administrative Appointments (Dr. Dance)

Exhibit C

C. Consideration of Actions Taken in Closed Session (Mr. Nussbaum)

D. Consideration of consent to the following contract awards: (Mr. Gay/Mr. Dixit)

Exhibit D

1. Contract Modification and Extension: Lease Extension – Meadowood Education Center

2. Contract Modification and Extension: Lease Extension-9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suites 118, 201-206, 207-222, and 9611

Pulaski Park, Suites 305-308, Baltimore, MD

3. Contract for Information Technology Consulting Services and Staff Augmentation

4. Construction Site Package Contract for New Lutherville Elementary School at Mays Chapel

XI. WORK SESSION REPORTS

A. Proposed Changes or Deletions to the following Board of Education

Policies (first reading):

Ms. Roddy

Proposed Change to Policy 1270 – COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Community Involvement-Parent and Family

Involvement

Exhibit E

Proposed New Policy 4010 – PERSONNEL: General-Nepotism Exhibit F

Proposed Changes to Policy 4104 – PERSONNEL: Conduct-Telecommunications Access to Electronic Information, Services,

and Networks

Exhibit G

Board of Education March 19, 2013

Open Session Agenda Page 3

XI. WORK SESSION REPORTS (cont)

Proposed Changes to Policy 6202 – INSTRUCTION: Telecommunications Acceptable use Policy (AUP) for Students

Exhibit H

Proposed Changes to Policy 6307 – INSTRUCTION: Schedules- Patriotic Exercises

Exhibit I

Proposed Changes to Policy 6500 – INSTRUCTION: Research, Testing, and Evaluation-Research and Assessment

Exhibit J

Proposed Changes to Policy 8130 – INTERNAL BOARD OPERATIONS: Formulation

Exhibit K

B. Update on Imagine Discovery Public Charter School (Dr. Plunkett/Dr.

Allie)

Exhibit L

XIII. INFORMATION

A. Education Foundation Update Exhibit M

B. Financial Report for months ending January 31, 2012 and 2013 Exhibit N

C. Update on Key School Legislation Exhibit O

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Board Meeting Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7:00 PM Greenwood

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

March 19, 2013

RECOMMENDED TRANSFERS

NAME FROM TO KRISTIN L. ANELLI Assistant Principal Director of Academic (Effective July 1, 2013) Dundalk High School Intervention Office of School Transformation (New Position) WILLIAM S. BURKE Executive Director Executive Director (Effective July 1, 2013) Department of Professional Office of School Development Transformation (New Position)

Exhibit A

Exhibit B


March 19, 2013

RETIREMENTS

NAME POSITION SCHOOL/OFFICE

YRS. OF SERVICE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Anne Gold Principal Vincent Farm Elementary 20.0 07/01/13

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March 19, 2013

RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS

NAME FROM TO ELIZABETH M. AITKEN Executive Director, Liberal Senior Executive Director (Effective July 1, 2013) Liberal Arts Chief Academic Office (New Position) DEBRA Y. BROOKS Turnaround Principal Executive Director (Effective July 1, 2013) Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Special Education (New Position) JOYCE COLBERT Acting Director, Division of Specialist, Title I Mandatory (Effective July 1, 2013) Title I Programs Programs Montgomery County Public Office of Title I Schools (Replacing Merry Macer, retired) ANDREA L. DERRIEN Acting Principal Principal (Effective March 20, 2013) Campfield Early Campfield Early Learning Center

Learning Center

(Replacing Lisa Sampson, resigned) RUTH M. DOYLE School Social Worker Pupil Personnel Worker (.8) (Effective March 20, 2013) Student Support Services Student Support Services (Elizabeth Clary, retired) RYAN J. IMBRIALE Principal Executive Director, Instructional (Effective July 1, 2013) Patapsco High School Technology

Department of Accountability, Performance Management, Research and Technology

(New Position)

Exhibit C

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JANE E. LICHTER Principal Assistant Superintendent, (Effective July 1, 2013) Lansdowne Elementary Elementary Schools School (New Position) MARIA L. LOWRY Principal Assistant Superintendent, High (Effective July 1, 2013) Chesapeake High School Schools (Replacing Edward Newsome) NICOLE M. PRIESTLY Executive Director, Central Assistant Superintendent, (Effective July 1, 2013) Elementary Zone, Title I Elementary Schools Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools (New Position)

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DATE: March 19, 2013

TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM: S. Dallas Dance, Superintendent

SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS

ORIGINATOR: Michael G. Sines, Chief Operations Officer

RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Rick Gay, Manager, Office of Purchasing

Pradeep Dixit, Executive Director, Physical Facilities

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approves the following contract recommendations.

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See the attached list of contract recommendations presented for consideration by the Board of

Education of Baltimore County.

Appendix I – Recommendations for Award of Contracts – Board Exhibit

Exhibit D

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Recommendations for Award of Contracts

Board Exhibit – March 19, 2013

1. Contract

Modification and

Extension:

Lease Extension -- Meadowood Education Center

Contract #: RGA-146-08

Term: 1 year Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: 7/31/14

Estimated contract authority: $ 1,837,832

Estimated modification amount: $ 180,774

New estimated total contract authority: $ 2,018,606

Board meeting date: March 19, 2013

Bid issued: N/A

Pre-bid meeting date: N/A

Due date: N/A

No. of vendors issued to: N/A

No. of bids received: N/A

No. of no-bids received: N/A

Description:

On September 18, 2007, the Board approved the second extension of this lease agreement

through August 31, 2013.

This contract modification and extension is for continuation of the current lease agreement of the

14,721 square foot facility that houses the Meadowood Education Center located at 1849 Gywnn

Oak Avenue, Baltimore County, Maryland. The extension for one more year is to evaluate

additional space options.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification and extension is

recommended to:

Meadowood East Building, LLC

Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Chief Operations Officer

Contact person: Michael G. Sines

Funding source: Operating budget

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2. Contract

Modification and

Extension:

Lease Extension – 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suites 118, 201-206,

207-222, and 9611 Pulaski Park, Suites 305-308, Baltimore, MD

Contract #: RGA-112-10

Term: 5 years Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: 6/30/20

Estimated contract authority: $ 5,913,685

Estimated modification amount: $ 6,787,317

New estimated total contract authority: $ 12,701,002


Bid issued: N/A


Due date: N/A




Description:

On August 11, 2009, the Board approved the lease extension of RGA-112-10 for Pulaski Park

Suites 118, 201-207, 222, and 305-307 for five years ending June 30, 2014. On July 13, 2010

the Board approved the lease extension RGA-104-11 for Pulaski Park Suite 118 for five years

with a five year extension ending June 30, 2020. This five and six year lease extension is part of

the overall effort to eliminate the more costly lease at the Timonium campus. The vendor will

renovate the office space to accommodate the Office of Transportation, Department of School

Safety and Security, Office of Food and Nutrition Services, and the Department of

Accountability, Performance Management, Research and Technology. The Department of

Physical Facilities, already located at the same area, will be included in the lease extension.

Recommendation:

Award of contract modification and extension is

recommended to:

Merritt Properties, LLC

Baltimore, MD

Responsible school or office: Chief Operations Officer

Contact person: Michael G. Sines


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3. Contract: Information Technology Consulting Services and Staff Augmentation

Contract #:

RGA-118-13 (State of Florida Department of Managed Services

Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services Contract #973-561-10-1)

Term: 3 months Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: 6/30/13

Estimated contract authority: $ 120,000


Bid issued: N/A


Due date: N/A




Description:

The purpose of this contract is to provide information technology consulting services and staff

augmentation on an as-needed basis. This is a time-and-material contract and encompasses IT

planning, studies, and assessment to assist in both information technology capital planning and

assessment.

Section §5–112 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland subparagraph (a)

(3) states that, “…except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a county board’s

participation in contracts for goods or commodities that are awarded by other public agencies or

by intergovernmental purchasing organizations if the lead agency for the contract follows public

bidding procedures.” Further under the Education Article §4-123 Cooperative administration of

programs (a) (1) states a “county board may enter into an agreement for the cooperative or joint

administration of programs with one or more: (i) County boards; (ii) Other educational

institutions or agencies; and (iii) Boards of county commissioners or county councils.” In §13-

110 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, “Subject to §12-107 of this article, whenever a

primary procurement unit procurement officer determines that it is in the best interest of the State

to sponsor or participate in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement, with the

approval of the unit head and subject to any other approval required by law, the primary

procurement unit may become a party to or participate under the agreement.”

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Presidio Network Solutions, Inc.

Greenbelt, MD

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Responsible school or office: Office of Information Technology

Contact person: Camille Jones


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4. Contract: Construction Site Package Contract for New Lutherville Elementary School

at Mays Chapel

Contract #:

MWE-863-13

Term: N/A Extension: N/A Contract Ending Date: N/A

Estimated annual award value: $ 5,174,675

Estimated contingency amount: $ 517,467

Estimated total award value: $ 5,692,142


Bid issued: January 24, 2013

Pre-bid meeting date: January 31, 2013

Due date: February 19, 2013

No. of vendors issued to: 17

No. of bids received: 5

No. of no-bids received: 0

Description:

This project consists of site work (building pads, construction of fields, and site utilities) for

construction of the new elementary school.

Recommendation:

Award of contract is recommended to:

Daisy Concrete Inc. of MD

Edgewood, MD

Responsible school or office: Department of Physical Facilities

Contact person: Pradeep Dixit

Funding source: Capital budget

Bidders’ Names

Daisy

Concrete Inc.

of MD

Kinsley

Construction,

Inc.

Peak Inc. Gray and

Son, Inc.

P. Flanagan

& Sons, Inc.

Total $5,174,675 $5,300,000 $5,377,000 $5,562,155 $5,752,000

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SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOARD OF

EDUCATION POLICY 1270, PARENT AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

ORIGINATOR: Kevin A. Hobbs, Deputy Superintendent

RESOURCE

PERSON(S): William Burke, Executive Director, Professional Development

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education reviews the proposed changes to Policy 1270. This is the

first reading.

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Attachment I – Policy Analysis

Attachment II – Policy 1270

Exhibit E

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POLICY ANALYSIS FOR

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 1270

PARENT AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Statement of Issues or Questions Addressed

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 mandates that local education agencies develop a written

parental involvement policy. Additionally, the Act requires each LEA to conduct, with the

involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the policy in

improving the academic quality of the schools served with Title I, Part A funds. Policy 1270

constitutes the Board’s parental involvement policy and compliance with this mandate.

During this year’s annual review, community stakeholders suggested minor changes to the

policy: (1) In Paragraph I.A., the words “collaborate to” were substituted for the words “must

work together to mutually.” The sentence will now read “The Board of Education (Board)

recognizes that schools, parents, families, and communities must collaborate to support student

achievement. (2) In Paragraph I.A., the word “essential” was substituted for the word

“integral.” The sentence will now read “The Board values and promotes school, parent/guardian,

family, and community involvement as essential to the academic success of all students.” (3)

Paragraph III.B. was moved to the policy statement. (4) The implementation section was edited

to conform with the Policy Review Committee’s editing conventions.

Cost Analysis and Fiscal Impact on School System

No fiscal impact is anticipated by the revision of this policy.

Relationship to Other Board of Education Policies

1. Board of Education Policy 1100, Communication with the Public

2. Board of Education Policy 1200, Community Involvement

3. Board of Education Policy 1210, Relationship with Parent-Teacher (Student)

Associations

4. Board of Education Policy 1220, Citizens Advisory Committee

5. Board of Education Policy 1230, Area Education Advisory Councils (AEAC)

6. Board of Education Policy 1240, Visitors to Schools

7. Board of Education Policy 1260, School Volunteers

8. Board of Education Policy 4000, Precepts, Beliefs, and Values of the Baltimore County

Public Schools

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Legal Requirements

1. 20 U.S.C. §6301, et seq., No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, as amended by Section

1118(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

2. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-112, Advisory Committees

Similar Policies Adopted by Other Local School Systems

1. Anne Arundel County Board of Education, Policy KH, Parent/Family/Community

Involvement

2. Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Policy KCA, Family and Community

Engagement Policy

3. Calvert County Board of Education, Policy 8123, (Community) of the Board of Education

Regarding Parent, Family, and Community Involvement

4. Carroll County Board of Education, Policy KC, Parent/Family/Community Involvement

5. Harford County Board of Education, Policy 10-0004-000, Parent/Community

Involvement

6. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 10000, Parent, Family, and Community

Involvement

7. Montgomery County Board of Education, Policy ABA, Community Involvement

8. Prince George’s County Board of Education, Policy 0105, Parent Involvement in Schools

Draft of Proposed Policy

Attached

Other Alternatives Considered by Staff

No other alternatives were considered.

Timeline

First reading – March 19, 2013

Public comment – April 23, 2013

Third reading/vote – May 7, 2013

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POLICY 1270

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Community Involvement

Parent and Family Involvement

I. POLICY STATEMENT [Philosophy]

A. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) recognizes that

schools, parents, families, and communities must COLLABORATE TO

[work together to mutually] support student achievement. The Board values

and promotes school, parent/guardian, family, and community involvement

as ESSENTIAL [integral] to the academic success of all students.

B. BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL COMPLY WITH

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT 2001

AS IT RELATES TO PARENT AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND

SUCH COMPLIANCE SHALL INCLUDE AN ANNUAL EVALUATION

OF THE CONTENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS POLICY AND

ITS IMPLEMENTING RULE.

II. Definition

[A.] Consistent with Section 1118 of the Elementary and Secondary Education

Act, Board [of Education] Policy 1270, along with its implementing

Superintendent’s Rule and school system procedures, shall constitute the school

system’s Parental Involvement Policy.

III. Implementation

A. The Board directs the Superintendent to [develop appropriate rules and

procedures to] implement this policy.

[B. The Baltimore County Public Schools shall comply with the requirements

of the No Child Left Behind Act 2001 as it relates to parent and family

involvement, including an annual evaluation of the content and

effectiveness of this policy and its implementing rule and procedures.]

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POLICY 1270

Legal References: 20 U.S.C. §6301, et seq., No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, as

amended by Section 1118(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary

Education Act (ESEA)

Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-112, Advisory

Committees

Related Policies: Board of Education Policy 1100, Communication with the Public

Board of Education Policy 1200, Community Involvement

Board of Education Policy 1210, RELATIONSHIP WITH Parent-

Teacher (Student) Associations

Board of Education Policy 1220, Citizens Advisory Committee

Board of Education Policy 1230, Area Education Advisory Councils

(AEAC)

Board of Education Policy 1240, Visitors to Schools

Board of Education Policy 1260, School Volunteers

Board of Education Policy 4000, Precepts, Beliefs, and Values of the

Baltimore County Public Schools

Policy Board of Education of Baltimore County

Adopted: 05/23/91

Revised: 07/13/04

Revised: 05/20/08

Revised: 09/08/09

Revised: 09/07/10

Revised: 05/10/11

Edited: 07/01/11

Revised: 04/12/12

REVISED: ________

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SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE PROPOSED NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION

POLICY 4010, NEPOTISM


RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Lisa Grillo, Chief Human Resources Officer

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education reviews the proposed new Policy 4010. This is the first

reading.

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Exhibit F

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POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


NEPOTISM


The Superintendent, in response to audit findings pointing out a potential conflict of interest,

directed that a policy on nepotism be created. The policy establishes standards to ensure no

conflict of interest exists or favoritism is shown for an immediate family member in the hire,

retention, promotion, or other employment-related issues. The Policy Review Committee is

recommending that the Board approve the policy.




1. Board of Education Policy 8363, Conflict of Interest – Prohibited Conduct

Legal Requirements

1. None


1. Anne Arundel County Board of Education, Policy GAF, Nepotism 2. Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Policy GBEG, Nepotism 3. Calvert County Board of Education, Policy 6910, (Personnel) of the Board of Education

Regarding Nepotism

4. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 7020, Nepotism 5. Montgomery County Public Schools, Regulation GCA-RA, Employee Conflict of Interest 6. Wicomico County Board of Education, Assignment of Close Relatives


Attached



Timeline




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POLICY 4010

PERSONNEL: GENERAL

NEPOTISM

I. POLICY STATEMENT

A. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (BOARD)

ENCOURAGES THE PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND PROMOTES HIGH STANDARDS

OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION,

PROMOTION, AND SELECTION PROCESSES.

B. THE BOARD BELIEVES THAT EMPLOYMENT, RETENTION, AND

PROMOTION OF INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE BASED ON

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION, PERFORMANCE, AND

ABILITY. THE BOARD RECOGNIZES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO

ESTABLISH STANDARDS THAT WILL ASSIST IN AVOIDING

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, NEPOTISM, AND THE APPEARANCE

OF FAVORITISM TOWARDS IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.

II. DEFINITIONS

A. IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER – THE SPOUSE, PARENT, SIBLING,

CHILD, GRANDPARENT, GRANDCHILD, AUNT, UNCLE, NIECE,

NEPHEW, ALL STEP-RELATIONSHIPS, OR ANY OTHER

INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS LIVED REGULARLY IN THE EMPLOYEE’S

HOUSEHOLD.

B. NEPOTISM – FAVORITISM SHOWN TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY

MEMBER WITH REGARD TO HIRING, RETENTION, PROMOTION,

OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES.

III. STANDARDS

TO ENSURE THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR

FAVORITISM IS SHOWN FOR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, THE

FOLLOWING STANDARDS SHALL APPLY:

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POLICY 4010

A. THE BOARD PERMITS THE EMPLOYMENT OF IMMEDIATE

FAMILY MEMBERS, AS LONG AS THE EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT

CREATE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE

APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

B. AN EMPLOYEE MAY NOT HOLD A POSITION THAT IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR A DIRECT CHAIN OF SUPERVISION FOR

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY

MEMBER.

IV. EXCEPTIONS

A. ANY EXCEPTION TO THIS POLICY MAY ONLY OCCUR AFTER

REVIEW BY THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND

WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.

B. THE BOARD SHALL APPROVE ANY EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING

THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF

THE SUPERINTENDENT.

V. IMPLEMENTATION

THE BOARD DIRECTS THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THIS

POLICY.

RELATED POLICIES: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 8363, CONFLICT OF

INTEREST – PROHIBITED CONDUCT

POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY

ADOPTED:

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EDUCATION POLICY 4104, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) FOR EMPLOYEES AND

APPROVED NON-EMPLOYEES

ORIGINATOR: Michael Sines, Chief Operations Officer

RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Camille Jones, Chief Information Technology Officer

RECOMMENDATION


first reading.

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Exhibit G

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POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS TO

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND NETWORKS

RENAMED AS “TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)

FOR EMPLOYEES AND APPROVED NON-EMPLOYEES”


In accordance with Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 8130, Board of

Education Policy 4104 is scheduled for review in school year 2012-2013. Policy 4104

establishes standards for the acceptable use of electronic information, services, and networks by

employees and authorized users. Staff is recommending that the policy be revised to: (1)

rename the policy to distinguish this policy for the acceptable use policy for students; (2) include

a policy statement; (3) include an implementation section; and (4) conform with the Policy

Review Committee’s editing conventions.




1. Board of Education Policy 1100, Communication with the Public 2. Board of Education Policy 1110, Media, Public Relations and Publications, Events,

Television and Web site

3. Board of Education Policy 4002, Obligations of Employees of the Board of Education of Baltimore County

4. Board of Education Policy 4008, Data Governance 5. Board of Education Policy 4100, Employee Conduct and Responsibilities 6. Board of Education Policy 6202, Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for

Students

7. Board of Education Policy 8363, Conflict of Interest – Prohibited Conduct

Legal Requirements

1. 18 U.S.C. §§2510-2522, Electronic Communications Privacy Act 2. 20 U.S.C. §794d, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 3. 20 U.S.C. §1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 4. 47 U.S.C. §254(h), Children’s Internet Protection Act 5. Annotated Code of Maryland, Labor and Employment Article §3-713, Employers

prohibited from requiring disclosure of employee user names or passwords to personal

accounts or services

6. COMAR 13A.05.04.01, Public School Library Programs


1. Carroll County Board of Education, Policy IJND, Telecommunications Policy 2. Harford County Board of Education, Policy Number 20-0034-000, Acceptable Use of

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Telecommunications Equipment by Employees/Volunteers

3. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 8080, Acceptable Use of Technology 4. Talbot County Board of Education, Policy Number 10.16, Student Conduct: Bullying,

Harassment or Intimidation


Attached



Timeline




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POLICY 4104

PERSONNEL: Conduct

Telecommunications ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) FOR EMPLOYEES AND

APPROVED NON-EMPLOYEES [Access to Electronic Information, Services, and

Networks]

I. POLICY STATEMENT

A. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) BELIEVES

[recognizes] that, as telecommunications and other new technologies

change the ways that information may be accessed, communicated, and

transferred, [by members of society, those] THESE changes ALSO provide

[new] opportunities TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING,

COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCE SHARING, AND WORKPLACE

EFFICIENCY. [and responsibilities for employees.] The Board IS

COMMITTED TO PROVIDING [supports] access [by employees] to

information resources IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE GOALS AND

OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. [along with the development

of appropriate skills to access, evaluate, and use these resources for

assignments, projects, or job responsibilities].

B. THE BOARD EXPECTS THAT EMPLOYEES AND OTHER

APPROVED NON-EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SCHOOL SYSTEM

TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN AN ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND

RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE BOARD PROHIBITS THE ILLEGAL

USE OF ITS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

II. IMPLEMENTATION


POLICY.

[For the purposes of this policy, employees shall be defined as any and all

individuals employed by the Board in any position, including part-time and

temporary assignments.

As employees learn to use telecommunications technologies, it is expected that

they will apply them in appropriate ways to the performance of tasks associated

with their responsibilities and positions.

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POLICY 4104

The Board expects that employees will act in a considerate and responsible

manner as specified in the Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for

Employees form (Rule 4104, Form A) prior to using telecommunications in

Baltimore County Public Schools.

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop appropriate procedures for

implementing this policy, to review and evaluate its effect on student achievement

and employee productivity, and to develop appropriate discipline procedures.]

Legal References: 18 U.S.C. §§2510-2522 [2701-2711], Electronic Communications

Privacy Act

20 U.S.C. §794d, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

20 U.S.C. §1232g, FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND

PRIVACY ACT

47 U.S.C. §254(h), Children’s Internet Protection Act

ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, LABOR AND

EMPLOYMENT ARTICLE §3-713, EMPLOYERS

PROHIBITED FROM REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF

EMPLOYEE USER NAMES OR PASSWORDS TO

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OR SERVICES

[COMAR 13A.05.02.13H, Local Public Agency Administration]

COMAR 13A.05.04.01, Public School Library Programs

[COMAR 13A.08.01.11, Disciplinary Action

COMAR 13A.08.01.14, Searches]

Related Policies: Board of Education Policy 1100, Communications with the Public

Board of Education Policy 1110, Media, Public Relations and

Publications, Events, Television and Web site

Board of Education Policy 4002, Obligations of Employees of the

Board of Education of Baltimore County

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4008, DATA GOVERNANCE

Board of Education Policy 4100, Employee Conduct and

Responsibilities

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 6202,

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR

STUDENTS

Board of Education Policy 8363, Conflict of Interest –

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

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POLICY 4104


Adopted: 06/09/97

Revised: 03/11/03

Revised: 04/22/08

Edited: 07/01/11

REVISED: _______

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EDUCATION POLICY 6202, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) FOR STUDENTS

ORIGINATOR: Michael Sines, Chief Operations Officer

RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Camille Jones, Chief Information Technology Officer

Dale Rauenzahn, Executive Director, School Safety and Security

RECOMMENDATION


first reading.

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Exhibit H

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POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS TO

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND NETWORKS

RENAMED AS, “TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)

FOR STUDENTS”


In accordance with Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 8130, Board of

Education Policy 6202 is scheduled for review in school year 2012-2013. Policy 6202 outlines

standards for students’ acceptable use of telecommunications and networks. Staff is

recommending that the policy be revised to: (1) rename the policy to clearly distinguish it from

the employee acceptable use policy; (2) include a policy statement; (3) include an

implementation section; and (4) conform with the Policy Review Committee’s editing

conventions.




1. Board of Education Policy 1110, Media, Public Relations and Publications, Events, Television, and Web Site

2. Board of Education Policy 4008, Data Governance 3. Board of Education Policy 4104, Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for

Employees and Approved Non-Employees

4. Board of Education Policy 5230, Student Records 5. Board of Education Policy 5550, Disruptive Behavior 6. Board of Education Policy 5580, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation 7. Board of Education Policy 5590, Students’ Expressions 8. Board of Education Policy 5600, Students’ Rights and Responsibilities 9. Board of Education Policy 6002, Selection of Instructional Materials

Legal Requirements

1. 18 U.S.C. §§2510-2522, Electronic Communications Privacy Act

2. 20 U.S.C. §794d, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

3. 20 U.S.C. §1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

4. 20 U.S.C. §§1400-1419, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

5. 29 U.S.C. 794, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

6. 47 U.S.C. §254(h), Children’s Internet Protection Act

7. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-305, Suspension and Expulsion

8. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-308, Searches of Students and

Schools

9. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §26-101, Disturbing Activities at School

or College; Molesting or Threatening Students

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10. Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article §§10-611 – 10-630, Access to

Public Records

11. COMAR 13A.05.01, Provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education

12. COMAR 13A.05.02, Administration of Services for Students with Disabilities

13. COMAR 13A.05.04.01, Public School Library Programs

14. COMAR 13A.08.01.11, Disciplinary Action


1. Carroll County Board of Education, Policy IJND, Telecommunications Policy 2. Harford County Board of Education, Policy Number 24-0046-000, Instructional

Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Students

3. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 8080, Acceptable Use of Technology 4. Prince George’s County Board of Educaiton, Policy 0155, Information Technology

Services – Acceptable Usage Guidelines

5. Talbot County Public Schools, Policy Number 10.32, Acceptable Use of Technology and Internet Safety for Students


Attached



Timeline




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POLICY 6202

INSTRUCTION: Instructional Services

Telecommunications ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) FOR STUDENTS [Access to

Electronic Information, Services, and Networks]

I. POLICY STATEMENT

A. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) BELIEVES

[recognizes] that, as telecommunications and other new technologies

change the ways that information may be accessed, communicated, and

transferred by members of society, THESE [those] changes may also

ENHANCE [alter] instruction and student learning. THE BOARD

ENCOURAGES THE USE OF, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO,

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND NETWORK RESOURCES

THAT WILL ENABLE ENABLES STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH

GLOBAL INFORMATION RESOURCES AND TO COMMUNICATE

WITH OTHER USERS.

B. The Board SUPPORTS THE [expects that the employees will integrate]

thoughtful use of electronic resources throughout the curriculum TO

PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO EVALUATE

AND USE THESE RESOURCES FOR ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, OR

OTHER EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

[The Board supports access by students to information resources along with

the development by employees of appropriate skills to access, analyze, and

evaluate such resources.]

II. STANDARDS

A. STUDENTS SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOOL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES [For students, telecommunications in the

Baltimore County Public Schools are] for educational purposes, such as

accessing curriculum-related information, sharing resources, and promoting

innovation in learning. Learning how to use this wealth of information and

how to communicate electronically are fundamental to PREPARING

[prepare] citizens and future employees for the 21st century.

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POLICY 6202

B. AS PART OF THEIR ANNUAL STUDENT BEHAVIOR HANDBOOK

TRAINING, STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP).

PARENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO

WITHHOLD PERMISSION FOR A STUDENT’S ACCESS TO

TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

C. STUDENTS WHO USE BCPS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THOSE RESOURCES IN ACCORDANCE

WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS, BOARD

POLICIES, SUPERINTENDENT’S RULES, AND SCHOOL SYSTEM

PROCEDURES.

D. Students shall be held responsible for THE appropriate USE OF BCPS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THE

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY. [behavior as specified in the

Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Students form (Rule 6202,

Form A).

E. Telecommunications extend the classroom beyond the school building by

providing access to information resources on local, state, national,

international, and commercial electronic networks. Telecommunications,

because they may lead students to any publicly available fileserver in the

world, will open classrooms to electronic information resources that may

change daily and which have not been evaluated by educators for use by

students of various ages. The Board [of Education] expects that employees

will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of

such resources as specified in the Telecommunications Acceptable Use

Policy for Students Form (Rule 6202, Form A) and the

Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Employees Form (Rule

4104, Form A).]

III. IMPLEMENTATION


POLICY. [The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop appropriate

procedures for implementing this policy, to review and evaluate its effect on

student achievement and instruction, and to develop appropriate discipline

procedures.]

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POLICY 6202

Legal References: 18 U.S.C. §§2510-2522, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

PRIVACY ACT

20 U.S.C. §794D, SECTION 508 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

OF 1973

20 U.S.C. §1232G, FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND

PRIVACY ACT

20 U.S.C. §§1400-1419, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

EDUCATION ACT

20 U.S.C. §794D, SECTION 508 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

OF 1973

29 U.S.C. 794, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

47 U.S.C. §254(h), Children’s Internet Protection Act

[18 U.S.C. §§2701-2711, Electronic Communications Privacy Act

20 U.S.C. §1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

20 U.S.C. §794d, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973]

Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-305,

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-308, SEARCHES

OF STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS

Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §26-101,

DISTURBING ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE;

MOLESTING OR THREATENING STUDENTS

ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, STATE GOVERNMENT

ARTICLE §§10-611 to 10-630, ACCESS TO PUBLIC

RECORDS

COMAR 13A.05.01, PROVISION OF A FREE APPROPRIATE

PUBLIC EDUCATION

COMAR 13A.05.02[.13H], ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICES

FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

COMAR 13A.05.04.01, PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMS

COMAR 13A.08.01.11, DISCIPLINARY ACTION

[COMAR 13A.08.01.14]

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Related Policies: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 1110, MEDIA, PUBLIC

RELATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS, EVENTS, TELEVISION,

AND WEB SITE

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4008, DATA GOVERNANCE

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4104,

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)

FOR EMPLOYEES AND APPROVED NON-EMPLOYEES

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 5230, STUDENT RECORDS

Board of Education Policy 5550, DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

[Board of Education Policy 5570]

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 5580, BULLYING,

HARASSMENT, OR INTIMIDATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 5590, STUDENTS’

EXPRESSIONS

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY, 5600, STUDENTS’ RIGHTS

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

[Board of Education Policy 5660]

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 6002, SELECTION OF

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


Adopted: 06/09/97

Revised: 03/11/03

Revised: 04/22/08

Edited: 07/01/11

REVISED: _______

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EDUCATION POLICY 6307, PATRIOTIC EXERCISES


RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Patricia Lawton, Chief Academic Officer

Elizabeth Aitken, Executive Director, Liberal Arts

Rex Shepard, Coordinator, Secondary Social Studies

RECOMMENDATION


first reading.

*****



Exhibit I

2

POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


PATRIOTIC EXERCISES


In accordance with Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 8130, Policy 6307 is

scheduled for review in school year 2012–2013. Policy 6307 outlines the Board’s expectations

that the American flag be displayed in each school and office. The policy also provides for

conducting patriotic exercises in schools and for the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

In February of 2013, staff recommended the deletion of the Policy. However, following

additional review by the full Board and further discussion at the Committee level, the Policy

Review Committee has rejected the staff recommendation and has directed staff to revise Policy

6307 to conform with its editing conventions. The Committee concurs with its other Board

colleagues that patriotic exercises are important for students. No substantive changes have been

recommended.




1. Board of Education Policy 5600, Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

2. Board of Education Policy 6304, Commemorations and Observances

Legal Requirements

1. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-105, Display of flag; patriotic exercises


1. Anne Arundel County Board of Education, Policy 610.01, Patriotic Exercises 2. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 9020, Students’ Rights and Responsibilities 3. Draft of Proposed Policy

Attached


Staff had recommended deleting the policy, as it was simply a restatement of the law.

Timeline




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POLICY 6307

INSTRUCTION: SCHEDULES

Patriotic Exercises

I. POLICY STATEMENT

Provisions shall be made for the display of the flag of the United States of

America on the site of each school, office, [classroom] or other installation of the

Board of Education of Baltimore County (BOARD) and for the display of said

flag in each classroom of every Baltimore County Public School[s].

II. STANDARDS

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to provide for

appropriate patriotic exercises in the public schools. Exercises shall

include the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

B. Any student or staff member, who wishes to be excused from the

participation in a flag salute, shall be excused.

III. IMPLEMENTATION


POLICY.

Legal Reference: Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-105, DISPLAY OF

FLAG; PATRIOTIC EXERCISES

Related Policies: Board of Education Policy 5600, Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

Board of Education Policy 6304, Commemorations and Observances


Adopted: 10/31/69

Revised: 4/22/08

REVISED: __________

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EDUCATION POLICY 6500, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT


RESOURCE

PERSON(S): Yakoubou Ousmanou, Chief Accountability Officer

RECOMMENDATION


first reading.

*****



Exhibit J

2

POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT



scheduled for review in school year 2012-2013. Policy 6500 outlines the standards to be

followed for administration of assessments in Baltimore County Public Schools. Staff is

recommending that the policy be revised to: (1) include a policy statement; (2) clearly delineate

Board standards; (3) include an implementation section; and (4) conform with the Policy Review

Committee’s editing conventions.




1. Board of Education Policy 4002, Obligations of Employees of the Board of Education of Baltimore County

2. Board of Education Policy 4008, Data Governance 3. Board of Education Policy 5210, Factors Involved in Student Evaluation 4. Board of Education Policy 5250, Graduation Requirements 5. Board of Education Policy 5550, Disruptive Behavior

Legal Requirements

1. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §7-203, Education Accountability

Program

2. COMAR 13A.03.04, Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures 3. COMAR 13A.05.01.05, Assessment

4. COMAR 13A.12.05, Suspension and Revocation


1. Anne Arundel County Board of Education, Policy IJ, Test Administration and Data Reporting

2. Howard County Board of Eduction, Policy 8120, Testing: State and Local Responsibilities and Protocols

3. Montgomery County Board of Education, Policy ILA-EA, Education Accountability Program (State Law)


Attached



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Timeline




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POLICY 6500

INSTRUCTION: Research, Testing, and Evaluation

Research and Assessment

I. POLICY STATEMENT

A. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) recognizes the

importance of research and assessment to the educational process.

Research conducted shall be aligned with SCHOOL SYSTEM [the] goals

[in the Blueprint for Progress] and shall be conducted in such a way as to

safeguard the privacy of all individuals involved.

B. The Board recognizes its RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP AND

IMPLEMENT SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSEMENT TOOLS AND

PRACTICES THAT ALIGN WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER

READINESS AND THAT ESTABLISH [accountability for providing for

student and school success The Superintendent shall be responsible for

establishing] an assessment program that includes state-mandated, system-

selected, and curriculum-embedded tests.

II. STANDARDS

[The]Assessments IN BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS)

shall be administered to:

A. [1.]Evaluate the progress of students and schools in meeting the goals of the SCHOOL SYSTEM [Blueprint for Progress];

B. [2.]Improve STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT [classroom instruction and curricular programs];

C. [3.]Provide information and feedback to students and parents; AND

D. [The Superintendent shall] Ensure that all standardized testing is

administered and reported in accordance with all applicable federal and

state mandates, BOARD POLICIES, SUPERINTENDENT’S RULES,

AND SCHOOL SYSTEM PROCEDURES.

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III. IMPLEMENTATION


POLICY. [The Superintendent shall establish procedures for approving and

conducting research for data collection, data analysis, and data reporting in order

to fulfill federal and state requirements and to ensure the legal and ethical use of

the resulting information.]

LEGAL REFERENCES: ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, EDUCATION

ARTICLE §7-203, EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY

PROGRAM

COMAR 13A.03.04, TEST ADMINISTRATION AND DATA-

REPORTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

COMAR 13A.05.01.05, ASSESSMENT

COMAR 13A.12.05, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION

RELATED POLICIES: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4002, OBLIGATIONS

OF EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

BALTIMORE COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 4008, DATA

GOVERNANCE

BOARD OF EDUCATION 5210, FACTORS INVOLVED IN

STUDENT EVALUATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 5250, GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 5550, DISRUPTIVE

BEHAVIOR


Adopted: 04/10/69

Revised: 07/12/94

Revised: 05/14/02

Revised: 06/10/08

REVISED: ____________





SUBJECT: REPORT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOARD OF EDUCATION

POLICY 8130, FORMULATION

ORIGINATOR: Margaret-Ann F. Howie, Esq., General Counsel

RESOURCE Patricia S. Clark, Policy and Compliance Officer

PERSON(S):

RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education reviews the proposed changes to Policy 8130.

This is the first reading.

*****



Exhibit K

POLICY ANALYSIS FOR


FORMULATION



scheduled for review in school year 2012–2013. Policy 8130 establishes the process for the

development of Board of Education policies as required by State law; reflects current Board

practices concerning curriculum adoption; and outlines the Board’s commitment to review its

policies, to the best of its ability, on a five year cycle. The Board’s Policy Review Committee is

recommending that the policy be revised to: (1) include a policy statement; (2) move the

“definition” of a policy to a separate section, consistent with the Board’s current formatting

practice; and (3) conform with the Policy Review Committee’s editing conventions.




1. Board of Education Policy 8132, Control and Communications

2. Board of Education Policy 8140, Administrative Operations

Legal Requirements

1. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-101, Control and Promotion of

Education

2. Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-108, Duties in General


1. Anne Arundel County Board of Education, Policy BF, Policysetting 2. Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Policy BGA, Policy Development 3. Harford County Board of Education, Policy 22-0014-000, Policy Development and

Review

4. Howard County Board of Education, Policy 2000, School Board Governance 5. Montgomery County Board of Education, Policy BFA, Policysetting


Attached


No other options were considered.

Timeline




POLICY 8130

INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES: Organization

Formulation

I. POLICY STATEMENT [Purpose]

A. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (BOARD) IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMULATING AND ADOPTING

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES FOR THE BALTIMORE COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (BCPS) [representing the people of the

county, is, in addition to its many other roles, the legislative body which

makes policy to be employed by the county’s public schools. “Policies” are

defined as those principles formally adopted by the Board of Education in

order to manage the school system].

B. The Board shall, to the best of its ability, cause the provisions of state and

federal laws and the bylaws and policies of the MARYLAND State Board

of Education (MSBE) to be carried out.

C. The Board [of Education] shall, with the advice of the [county]

Superintendent, set goals and expectations for the school system through

the development, revision, and adoption of policies to guide the formulation

and implementation of educational programs and the management of school

system operations.

D. Unless legal or regulatory requirements demand otherwise, the Board shall

to the best of its ability, review its policies within five years of adoption,

amendment, or re-adoption.

E. THE BOARD SHALL APPROVE, PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION OR

DISCONTINUANCE, EACH course of study AND [,] revised COURSE

OF STUDY [courses, required methods of teaching, and any significant

program to be tested in one or more schools for the purpose of] being

considered for use system-wide, EXCEPT WHEN THE COURSE OF

STUDY IS MANDATED BY MSBE [shall be approved by the Board of

Education prior to implementation or discontinuance].

POLICY 8130

II. DEFINITION

POLICIES – GUIDELINES AND STATEMENTS OF GOALS ADOPTED BY

THE BOARD. POLICIES ASSIGN AUTHORITY, OUTLINE PRINCIPLES TO

BE FOLLOWED WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC MATTERS, AND SERVE AS

A MEANS TO GOVERN AND MANAGE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

III. [II.]PROCEDURE

A. The Board may request or receive a policy analysis from the

Superintendent on revisions to existing policies or on the need for a new

policy.

1. All policy analyses will include the following elements:

a. Statement of issues or questions addressed by the proposed policy;

b. Where appropriate, cost analysis and fiscal impact on school system;

c. Relationship to other Board [of Education] policies; d. Legal requirements, such as federal, state, or local laws or

regulations;

e. Similar policies adopted by other local school systems; f. A draft of the proposed policy; and g. Other alternatives that were considered by staff.

B. The policy analysis will be presented to the Board as an item for discussion.

C. If limited revisions to existing policies are necessary, the Superintendent

will present the proposed changes to the Board with an accompanying

rationale. There shall be no need for a policy analysis.

D. When a Board member or the Superintendent presents a proposed policy, a

time line for adoption will accompany the policy, and will include, where

appropriate:

1. Opportunity for citizen comment;

2. Opportunity for Superintendent and staff to provide advice and

recommendations;

3. Proposed date of adoption.

POLICY 8130

E. The Superintendent shall, where necessary, develop administrative rules for

the implementation of the Board’s policies. Such rules will be presented to

the Board for information purposes, but do not require an affirmative vote

of the Board.

F. Following discussion, the Board shall adopt policies, in public

session, and such adoption shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board.

IV. IMPLEMENTATION


POLICY.

LEGAL REFERENCES: ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, EDUCATION

ARTICLE §4-101, CONTROL AND PROMOTION OF

EDUCATION

ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, EDUCATION

ARTICLE §4-108, DUTIES IN GENERAL

Related Policies: BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 8132, CONTROL AND

COMMUNICATIONS

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 8140, ADMINISTRATIVE

OPERATIONS [– Formulation of Administrative Regulations]


Adopted: 04/13/72

Revised: 07/13/78

Revised: 10/08/96

Revised: 12/04/01

Revised: 10/02/07

REVISED: ___________

Exhibit L


DATE: March 19, 2013 TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM: S. Dallas Dance, Superintendent SUBJECT: UPDATE ON IMAGINE DISCOVERY PUBLIC CHARTER

SCHOOL ORIGINATOR: Kevin A. Hobbs, Deputy Superintendent RESOURCE PERSON(S): Patricia Lawton, Chief Academic Officer Roger Plunkett, Executive Director, Student Support Services Catherine Allie, Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Schools, Zone 2

INFORMATION

That the Board of Education receives the results of the joint mid-year evaluation between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Imagine Discovery Public Charter School.

*****

Imagine Discovery Public Charter School

Joint Mid-Year Evaluation Executive Summary

On November 7, 2012, the Board of Education signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for Imagine Discovery Public Charter School (IDPCS). The amendment states that a joint mid-year evaluation between Baltimore County Public Schools and IDPCS will be completed by January 15, 2013, and an end-of-year evaluation by an outside evaluator will be conducted by June 30, 2013. Both evaluations will focus on student achievement and will include the following components: • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Criteria • Suspension Data • Special Education • School Progress Plan • Gifted and Talented Students • Data Point Chosen by Imagine Discovery Public Charter School At the March 19, 2013, Board of Education meeting, the Board will receive the results of the joint mid-year evaluation conducted by Baltimore County Public Schools staff.

March 19, 2013

Presenters Catherine Allie, Ed.D.

Roger L. Plunkett, Ph.D.

August 2012 - Board of Education Meeting

Student Achievement

Special Education

Gifted and Talented Services

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Exhibit M





SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FOUNDATION, INC.

ORIGINATOR: Deborah S. Phelps, Director, Education Foundation

Donald L. Arnold, President, Education Foundation

RESOURCE

PERSON(S):

INFORMATION

That the Board of Education receives an update on the Education Foundation.

*****

REPORT ON

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EDUCATION, INC. MARCH 19, 2013

OVERVIEW OF THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INC.

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools Education, Inc. was organized on

October 26, 1992, under Section 501 (c) (3) to attract and direct public financial contributions to

programs and activities of the school system in support of quality education for all children.

Since that time, parents, alumni, retirees, community members and businesses are among the

groups selecting to contribute in support of their local public schools. Contributions to the

foundation may be donor designated for specific projects or programs, or they may be offered for

more general systemic support.

VISION:

To provide community and corporate funding in support of Public Education in Baltimore

County and to manage those resources for continuous student improvement of all students in

partnership with the Baltimore County Public Schools.

MISSION:

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. is an independent, 501(c)

(3) community-based organization that mobilizes the public, private and corporate will and

resources needed in support of initiatives that are not supported by BCPS needed to guarantee a

world-class public education for all Baltimore County Students. To do this we:

Invest in Teaching and Learning: We provide supplemental venture capital to educators (principals, teachers, administrators and parents) to accelerate student

achievement through well defined initiatives.

Mobilize the Community: We marshal the talent and resources of businesses, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, parents, citizens, and businesses in

support of public education to strengthen every public school.

GOALS

To provide financial resources for programs and initiatives that aligns and supplements students’ education experience.

To encourage academic excellence.

To promote community and BCPS system awareness in education and the Foundation.

To ensure the perpetuity of the Foundation with an endowment fund.

STATEMENT of PURPOSE

The purpose of the Foundation is to solicit, manage, and distribute supplemental funds for

educational purposes in program areas that may not be funded by the school system. Funding is

supplemental and does not replace or alter use of tax-based revenue. Donations are received

from individuals, corporations, and other foundations to fund educational programs and projects

that are in alignment with the school system’s strategic plan and to create an Endowment Fund.

Programs will be funded from donations as well as a percent of the Endowment Fund.

ORGANIZATION, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INC.

The Foundation’s current organizational structure has been analyzed to determine whether it is

structured to meet the previously established vision, mission, goals, and statement of purpose.

Working collaboratively through this analysis, the Foundation began the 2012-2013 school year

with the consulting firm of Krupp, Hooper & Associates. The Foundation’s Executive

Committee and Board of Directors, under the leadership of the Director, focused on the

organizational effectiveness, and are willing to change and/or modify various components in

order to strengthen the operation of the Foundation.

The information below reflects current and proposed organizational structure of The Education

Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

The Foundation currently consists of: Officers/Executive Committee members (consisting of

four officers), a Board of Directors (consisting of eleven directors inclusive of two Board

members from the Baltimore County Public Schools Board of Education) and Staff (consisting of

four Baltimore County Public Schools employees; one being the newly appointed, first director

in the existence of the Foundation).

2012-2013 FOUNDATION OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STRUCTURE

OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

Donald L. Arnold, CFP ® VALIC

VICE PRESIDENT

David Uhlfelder, PA David Uhlfelder, PA

BCPS Board of Education Member SECRETARY

Molly F. Shock TREASURER

Alan N. Kanter, Esq. Retired

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Douglas Eder Oak Contracting

Gerald Feldman, M.D.

John A. Hayden, III Esq. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

Larry Kamanitz, CPA Grant Thornton (Retired Partner)

George Moniodis BCPS Board of Education Member

Steven Prumo The Sanford Clark Group, Merrill

Lynch

Dennis Robinson, Jr. Esq. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

Timmy Ruppersberger, Esq.

James A. Sasiadek Retired Education Administrator

Mike Trenery Black Oak Associates

Stacy Walsh WMAR-TV

STAFF

Deborah S. Phelps Patrick Fannon

Director Controller Appointment by the Superintendent July, 2013

First Director of the Foundation

Robert J. Barrett Kimberly A. Lawrence

Office of Community Outreach Administrative Assistant (Shared)

Executive Officer

2013-2014 ADVISORY BOARD/FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FORMATION

The Foundation is discussing and considering the need to implement a newly formed Advisory

Board/ Foundation Development Council to assist the Director and President with

issues/concerns related to public education and business community partnerships. The newly

formed Board/Council would provide support and guidance on current long-range issues and

goals of the Foundation, as well as open doors on behalf of the Foundation to secure human and

financial support aligned with our mission, vision, and goals.

Community and business partners that are being considered as members to the Board/Council

include but is certainly not limited to the following professions: TV/RADIO/media, higher

education professionals, medical professionals, athletic professionals and athletes, retired

employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, current employees of Baltimore County Public

Schools, President of the Baltimore County PTSA and school-based PSTA members, faith-based

individuals, hotel and tourism, and various businesses including, but not limited to – legal,

finance/accounting, technology, etc.

COMMITTEES

The Foundation has four newly formed, functioning committees that meet weekly/monthly. The

committees are as follows: Governance Task Force, Development, Finance/Planning

Implementation, Marketing/Publicity, and Ad Hoc.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Since the inception of The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., it

has successfully collaborated with non-profits, government agencies, business, and the parents

and communities of many schools in Baltimore County to bring a number of projects

successfully to fruition. They include but are not limited to the following:

The Foundation has provided funds for various “Seed Projects” and targeted projects for:

Home and Hospital

High School Robotics

Purchase of computers and computer software

Junior Achievement

Odyssey

PROJECTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL INITIATIVE GRANTS

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., since 2000 has disbursed

over $2,900,000. These projects include the following bulleted items:

Approximately eighty projects since 2000 with thirty-five still active.

Sixteen Scholarship Projects including 158 awarded scholarships $153,000.

Two high school stadium projects ($205,000).

Eleven school playground projects ($299,000).

Fifteen school technology projects ($897,000).

High School Robotics teams ($49,000).

Capital improvements at two elementary schools ($480,000).

Thirty-two school-based instructional projects ($837,000). o Thirty restricted projects. o Two unrestricted accounts.

Each year The Education Foundation Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. has provided

schools with the opportunity to apply for up to two thousand dollar grants ($2,000) to support

projects during the school year that are aligned with the BCPS Blueprint for Progress and the

School Improvement Plans. Focus areas of the grants include the following areas: Arts and

Culture, Financial Literacy, Green Initiative and Environmental Sustainability and STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.)

Below are the results:

2010-2011 - Ten Instructional Initiative Grants awarded supporting seventeen elementary, middle, and high schools ($13,409).

2011-2012 - Nine Instructional Initiative Grants awarded supporting seventeen elementary, middle, and high schools ($17,820).

2012-2013 - Twenty-one Instructional Initiative Grants awarded supporting thirty elementary, middle, and high schools ($34,457).

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Many BCPS departments, offices, and schools have been and continue to work with the

Foundation to raise funds for specific programs, initiatives, and projects. Some of these projects

are:

Office of Career and Technology Education student internships and scholarships.

Office of World Languages supports funding for the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program.

Department of Technology supports funding for hardware, software, and infrastructure needs including those of Assistive Technology and Home and Hospital programs.

Twenty-four Challenge Mathematics Enrichment and Competition for elementary and middle school students.

Associated Builders and Contractors Fund.

Woodholme Elementary School in support and funding for the Robotics Program and Technology Integration.

Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts in support of the marching band appearances globally upon invitation.

Carroll Manor Elementary School in support of technology and library materials.

Franklin Elementary School in support of technology.

Hampton Elementary School in support of instructional program enhancements.

Jacksonville Elementary School in support of equipment, books and materials.

Pikesville Middle School in support of instructional enhancements.

Pikesville Middle School in the funding for an auditorium.

Rodgers Forge Elementary School in support of technology.

West Towson Elementary School in support of technology.

GRANTS

During the 2012-2013 school year, the following grants have been issued to the Foundation:

$10,000 Play 60 Super School grant– Stoneleigh Elementary School.

$10,000 NFL Network/Verizon (matching grant) – Office of Health Education.

$10,000 Maryland Physicians Care and My Healthy World grant – Holabird Middle School.

$10,000 Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan Association grant – Kenwood High School.

SPONSORED EVENTS 2012-2013 THROUGH 2013-2014 TO DATE

Welcome Reception, October 10, 2012, introducing Superintendent, Dr. S. Dallas Dance

and Foundation Director, Deborah S. Phelps at The Suburban Club .

Foundation Logo Contest – working with the BCPS Office of Art, the Foundation

solicited support from high school students to participate in the creation and design of a

logo. Participating schools included Hereford High School, Patapsco High School, Perry

Hall High School, Randallstown High School, Overlea High School, and Western School

of Technology.

Education is a BLAST Night Family Night held on February 23, 2013, at the Mariner Arena. Approximately seventy-one tickets were sold. Earnings pending. A check for

$1,000 will be donated to the school that sells the most tickets – compliments of John A.

Hayden III, Esq. of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP. The check will be issued to

Shady Spring Elementary School.

State of the Schools Luncheon, March 21, 2013, Valley Mansion

The Foundation is hosting this event working collaboratively with the BCPS Office of

Community Outreach. Thus far, a total of $33,800 has been received for the event with

$56,250 promised by local businesses, colleges, universities and foundations.

Sponsorship packets were created and designed to clearly explain the various

sponsorships available for the event. Sponsorships continue to arrive daily in support of

the event.

Teen for Jeans 2013, February 2013, eleven schools partnered via the Baltimore County Education Foundation, Inc. with Aeropostale in support of the implementation of a

community service project for homeless teens. Participating schools collected 3,574 pair

of jeans to tabulate, box, and donate to two local stores in Baltimore County. In return,

each student participant received a 25% coupon for a new pair of jeans. Schools had the

opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grant and a $5,000 scholarship.

Golf and Tennis Classic, September 30, 2013, at Woodholme Country Club, the

Foundation is partnering with Maryland Association of Nonpublic Education Facilities

(MANSEF) to host this event.

A Celebration of MOM ~ An Investment in our Children, May 11, 2013, at Port

Discovery. The Foundation partners with Port Discovery.

WE Give Books – Meeting scheduled with the Office of Language Arts to discuss We

Give Book (WGB) and the Pearson Foundation aimed to assist the Foundation in securing

low-cost books for use in schools. Books will be acquired through the We Give Book

Million Reasons to Read Challenge matching program. (Event pending)

Parent Involvement Day – a meeting was held with the BCPS Title I Office to discuss the

possible plans for gaining sponsorships to host a day involving parent/guardians in Title I

schools, to provide resources and gain knowledge pertaining to child development and

school involvement. (Event pending.)

In addition to all of the above information pertaining to the transformation of The Education

Foundation Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., we ask that you make it a point to visit our

URL site, EducationFoundationBCPS.org, allowing us to showcase the work of the Foundation

and how it impacts our school system. It will be launched at the State of the Schools Luncheon

along with our FACEBOOK page and Twitter account. We are currently going through a name

change from being identified as The Baltimore County Public Schools Education Foundation,

Inc. to The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

Join us in making a contribution to The Education of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

By contacting

Deborah S. Phelps, Director

[email protected]

or

Donald A. Arnold

[email protected]

CCoonnttrriibbuuttiinngg ttoo aa BBrriigghhtteerr FFuuttuurree!!

To invest in teaching and learning by mobilizing the community to fund activities and programs

that aligns with Baltimore County Public Schools vision of a successful and bright future for

every student.

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

Exhibit N





SUBJECT: FINANCIAL REPORT – FOR THE MONTHS ENDING

JANUARY 31, 2012 AND 2013

ORIGINATOR: Michael G. Sines, Chief Operations Officer

RESOURCE

PERSON (S): Barbara S. Burnopp, Chief Financial Officer

Patrick M. Fannon, Controller

INFORMATION

* * * * *

Attached is the general fund Comparison of FY2012 and FY2013 Revenues, Expenditures, and

Encumbrances – Budget and Actual for the periods ended January 31, 2012 and 2013.

General Fund Comparison of FY2012 and FY2013 Revenues, Expenditures, and

Encumbrances-Budget and Actual

These data are presented using Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) categories.

Amounts included reflect actual revenues, expenditures, and encumbrances to date and do not

reflect forecasts of revenues and expenditures. Figure 1 presents an overview of the FY2012 and

FY2013 general fund revenue budget. Figure 2 provides an overview of the FY2013 general

fund expenditure budget. Figure 3 compares the percent of the budget obligated as of January

31, 2012 and 2013. Figure 4 is a comparative statement of budget-to-actual revenues,

expenditures, and encumbrances.

2

$(200,000,000)

$-

$200,000,000

$400,000,000

$600,000,000

$800,000,000

$1,000,000,000

$1,200,000,000

$1,400,000,000

Baltimore County State of Maryland Federal Other Total Revenue

FY 2012 Adopted $668,495,342 $536,555,216 $4,540,000 $17,152,039 $1,226,742,597

FY 2013 Adopted $689,743,020 $555,570,405 $760,000 $26,180,284 $1,272,253,709

Change $21,247,678 $19,015,189 $(3,780,000) $9,028,245 $45,511,112

General Fund Revenue Budget by Source

Figure 1

Year-to-Date Comparison

Baltimore County – The FY2013 county appropriation increased $21.2 million, a 3.2%

increase over the FY2012 budget. Increased enrollment resulted in $5.4 million in additional

funding for FY2013. Additionally, increased funding was also provided to support the new

obligation of the Board to fund a portion of the Maryland State Teachers’ Retirement and

Pension System employers’ pension contribution. County funds are drawn based on cash

flow requirements. The year-to-date county revenue recognized is $319.7 million, 46.4% of

the budget, as compared to $322.6 million, 48.3% of the budget for FY2012.

State of Maryland – The FY2013 state appropriation increased approximately $19 million,

3.5% over the FY2012 budget. The increase in the budgeted revenue is a result of an overall

increase over the prior year in aid to education. The majority of state funds are received bi-

monthly in equal installments. As of January 2013, four of the state payments had been

received.

Federal – The FY2013 federal budgeted revenue is significantly reduced because of the

ending of the Education Jobs Fund Bill, a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act. The school system received approximately $4.1 million in funding from these stimulus

funds in the prior year.

Other Revenues – The other revenue budget is comprised of re-appropriations of funds from

the prior year’s fund balance, out-of-county living arrangement payments from other local

education agencies, which are estimated to be $2.1 million and are generally collected at year

end, tuitions, and sundry revenues.

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