Board of Education of St. Mary's County

Meeting of:  Regular Session                                         Held:   August 30, 2006

                                                                                                Board of Education Meeting Room

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County was held on Wednesday,

August 30, 2006, in the Board of Education Meeting Room, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown.  The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Dr. Salvatore L. Raspa, chairman.  Board members present for the meeting were:

.Dr. Salvatore L. Raspa, Chairman

.Mr. Gary Kessler, Vice Chairman

            .Ms. Cathy Allen

            .Mr. Bill Mattingly

.Ms. Mary Washington

.Ms. Brittany Thurston, Student Member

Motion to Enter Into Executive Session

Mr. Kessler made a motion that the Board enter into executive session to discuss personnel and property acquisition issues (Article 24, Section 4-210(a)1,11).  Ms. Allen seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

Reopen Regular Session

Dr. Raspa reconvened the regular meeting at 6:01 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of Agenda

Mr. Kessler made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.  Ms. Allen seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Report

Dr. Michael Martirano, superintendent of schools, reported on the following:

• First Day of School – Team Visits
• Calendar Handbook
• Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Dedication of New Fire Station
• All Hand on Deck Gathering
• New Teachers
• High School Assessment (HSA) Results
• SAT Results
• Teacher of the Year
• Car Control Clinic
• First Missionary Baptist Church and SMCPS After School Tutorial Kick-Off Program
• Visit by Ms. Kristen Cox, Maryland’s Secretary of the Department of Disabilities, to Mechanicsville Elementary School (MES)
• Congratulations to Mr. Gary Kessler on being selected as the new Director of Flight Engineering for NAVAIR

Public Comment

The following public comment was received:

Name                                                               Subject

Mr. Calvert S. Thomas, III                               Football program at Leonardtown High School (LHS)

Mr. Mike Overs                                               Football program at LHS

Mr. Bob Clements                                            Football program at LHS

Mr. John Yearick                                             Football program at LHS

Consent Agenda

Ms. Allen made a motion that the following consent agenda items be approved:

.Regular and Executive Session minutes of August 9, 2006

.Personnel Issues

Mr. Mattingly seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following action items were presented to the Board of Education (BOE):

• Mr. Brad Clements, chief operating officer, and Ms. Kim Howe, supervisor of capital planning, presented the FY 2008-FY 2013 State Capital Improvements Program.  Ms. Allen made a motion that the BOE accept the FY 2008-FY 2013 State Capital Improvements Program for submission to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for St. Mary’s County and the Public School Construction Program.  Ms. Washington seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Mr. Clements and Mr. Darrell Barricklow, supervisor of design and construction, presented the Leonardtown Elementary School Contract Award.  Ms. Allen made a motion that the BOE approve the contract award for the Leonardtown Elementary School addition/renovation project to Scheibel Construction in the amount of $14,334,000, including base bids and alternates 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 19.  Mr. Mattingly seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following information items were presented to the BOE:

• First Day of School Update presented by Ms. Kelly Hall, director of elementary instruction, administration & school improvement, and Mr. Scott Smith, director of secondary instruction, administration & school improvement.
• High School Assessment (HSA) Results presented by Ms. Linda Dudderar, chief academic officer, Mr. Scott Smith, and Mr. Theo Cramer, director of academic support.
• Chesapeake Public Charter School Update presented by Mr. Clements.

Reports

.Ms. Thurston noted that 11 Laps to Remember will be held at LHS on September 11, 2006, the cost is $5.00 to walk and The LHS Parade is on October 13, 2006.

.Mr. Kessler noted his attendance at the First Day of School visits and the All Hands on Deck event, commenting how much fun he had at this event and that there was so much enthusiasm from everyone at the event.

.Ms Allen noted her attendance at the Fire and Rescue Appreciation Day, New Teacher Orientation at LHS, Crab Feast for New Teachers, All Hands on Deck, EASMC/CEASMC Meet and Greet, BOE/BOCC joint meeting on new rules affecting accounting for benefits (GASB 45), First Day of

School visits to Leonardtown Middle School (LMS), LHS, Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, Dynard Elementary School (DES) and Mechanicsville Elementary School (MES), Board of Education Retreat, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Dedication of New Fire Station, and the First Missionary Baptist Church and SMCPS After School Tutorial Kick-Off Program.

.Ms. Washington noted her attendance at the 11-Month School Science Fair, “The Project” play at Great Mills High School (GMHS), New Teacher Orientation at LHS, Crab Feast for New Teachers, All Hands on Deck, BOE/BOCC joint meeting, First Day of School visits to Green Holly Elementary School (GHES), Esperanza Middle School (EMS), and Lexington Park Elementary School (LPES), Political Candidate Forum: President of the Board of County Commissioners and Sheriff, Political Candidate Forum: Judges and Delegates, Board of Education Retreat, Oasis of Victory Program and Kick-Off of School Year, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Dedication of New Fire Station, First Missionary Baptist Church and SMCPS After School Tutorial Kick-Off Program, and Secretary Kristen Cox’s visit to MES.

.Mr. Mattingly noted his attendance at Fire and Rescue Appreciation Day, making remarks on behalf of the Board, Crab Feast for New Teachers, All Hands on Deck, BOE/BOCC joint meeting, First Day of School visits to Margaret Brent Middle School (MBMS), Oakville Elementary School (OES), Hollywood Elementary School (HES), and MES, Board of Education Retreat, Chaptico Classic for Alternatives for Youth, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Dedication of New Fire Station, and Secretary Cox’s visit to MES.

.Dr. Raspa noted his attendance at the First Day of School visits to Spring Ridge Middle School (SRMS), GMHS, George Washington Carver Elementary School (GWCES), and Ridge Elementary School (RES), commenting on how great the opening day was, noting how clean, organized and orderly the schools are.  Dr. Raspa further commented that the students seemed happy to be back in school, and commended the entire staff, parents and grandparents for a job well done.

Future Board Meetings

The following future meetings will be held:

.Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 9:00 a.m., Board Meeting Room, 

   Leonardtown.

Adjournment

Dr. Raspa adjourned the regular meeting at 9:03 p.m.

Dr. Salvatore L. Raspa                                     Dr. Michael J. Martirano

Chairman                                                                      Secretary-Treasurer