Board of Education of St. Mary’s County

Meeting of: Regular Session Held: December 13, 2006

Board of Education Meeting Room

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

December 13, 2006, in the Board of Education Meeting Room, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 a.m. by Dr. Salvatore Raspa, chairman. Board members present for the meeting were:

.Dr. Salvatore 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 8:41 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Election of Officers

A motion was made by Ms. Allen to temporarily suspend meeting rules and have the Secretary-Treasurer preside over the meeting for the purpose of election of officers. Mr. Kessler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Michael Martirano, secretary-treasurer, called for nominations for the office of chairman. Mr. Mattingly nominated Dr. Raspa for the office of chairman. Dr. Raspa accepted the nomination. A vote was taken and Dr. Raspa was named chairman by unanimous decision. Dr. Martirano called for nominations for the office of vice chairman. Mr. Kessler nominated Mr. Mattingly for the office of vice chairman. Mr. Mattingly accepted the nomination. A vote was taken and Mr. Mattingly was named vice chairman by unanimous decision. A motion was made by Ms. Allen to return to regular rules with Dr. Raspa assuming the duties. Ms. Washington seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Martirano congratulated Dr. Raspa and Mr. Mattingly. Dr. Raspa noted his thanks to his colleagues for their vote of confidence and thanked everyone for their support. Dr. Raspa presented Mr. Kessler with a wooden plaque with a gavel for his role as Vice Chairman this past year.

Approval of Agenda

Mr. Mattingly made a motion to approve the agenda with an amendment to delete the Chesapeake Public Charter School Alliance, Ltd. Lease Agreement. Ms. Washington seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Report

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

Ms. Evelyn Sweeney, Milken Award Winner recognition at the Maryland State Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 11^th
Annual Breakfast with Santa to be held at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on Saturday, December 16^th
Shop with a Cop program at Wal-Mart to be held on Saturday, December 16^th

Recognitions

Dr. Andy Roper, supervisor of athletics, and Dr. Martirano recognized the SMAC and District Championships for fall 2006 as follows: Chopticon High School (CHS) Boys Cross Country, 3A South Regional Champions; Leonardtown High School (LHS) Boys Cross County, SMAC Regular Season and Conference Meet Champions and 4A East Regional Champions; LHS Girls Cross Country, SMAC Regular Season and Conference Meet Champions; and LHS Girl’s Varsity Soccer, District 4A East Regional Champions and

Maryland State Champions. Dr. Martirano presented each student athlete with a certificate

of appreciation and thanked them for their commitment and dedication.

Public Comment

Public Comment was received as follows:

Name Subject

Mr. William Plath support of freshman sports

Consent Agenda

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

.Regular and Executive Session Minutes of November 29, 2006

.Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Consortium Planning Grant

Mr. Mattingly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

The following action item was presented to the Board of Education (BOE):

Mr. Brad Clements, chief operating officer, presented the Chesapeake Public Charter School (CPCS) – Schematic Design and Design Development for approval. Mr. Mattingly made a motion to approve the schematic design plans for the Chesapeake Public Charter School with the understanding that the findings of the Board of Education outlined in the letter of December 13, 2006, be addressed during the design development phase. Ms. Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

The following information items were presented to the BOE:

· Ms. Kathleen Lyon, executive director of student services, and Mr. Robert Schaller, chair, Business Department, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), presented the St. Mary’s County Common Scholarship Application – Business, Education, and Community Alliance (BECA). Mr. Schaller noted that an information night is tentatively scheduled for

February 7, 2007, from 4-8 p.m. in the auditorium of the CSM Leonardtown campus.

Mr. Dan Carney presented the FY 2007 November Financial Report.

Reports

.Mr. Kessler wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.

.Ms. Allen noted her attendance at the following events: LHS National Honor Society Induction, CHS Peace Pipers Performance at Sotterley, CHS Madrigal Dinner, Oath of Office at Great Mills High School (GMHS), CHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Induction, Ethics presentation at the Administrative and Supervisory (A&S) Meeting, Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) Legislative Committee meeting, and the Board of Education

Work Session with the CPCS. Ms. Allen congratulated Dr. Raspa and Mr. Mattingly for their appointments as chairman and vice chairman and looks forward to the new year. Ms. Allen also announced that the LHS Marching Band will perform in the Liberty Bowl during the winter break.

.Ms. Washington noted her attendance at the following events: GMHS FBLA Induction, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School (LMDES) Gingerbread House Auction, CHS Madrigal Dinner, CHS FBLA Induction, Ethics Presentation at A&S Meeting, School Visits and reading to students at Ridge Elementary School (RES), Spring Ridge Middle School (SRMS), and Park Hall Elementary School (PHES), Interfaith Inaugural Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Servant Leadership in our community at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Ball, and the CPCS Work Session. Ms. Washington wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday.

.Mr. Mattingly noted his attendance at the following events: Ethics presentation at the A&S Meeting, MABE Legislative Meeting, MABE Federal Networking Relations meeting, and the CPCS Work Session. Mr. Mattingly also noted that the Chaptico Tree Lighting will be held on December 14^th at 6:30 p.m. and Shop with a Cop will be held on December 16^th at Wal-Mart. Mr. Mattingly wished everyone a Merry Christmas and good health and happiness during the holidays.

.Dr. Martirano noted the positive student interaction today and he is truly thankful for such a top notch school system. Dr. Martirano wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy and safe holiday season.

.Dr. Raspa wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a great New Year.

Future Board Meetings

The following future meetings will be held:

.Legislative Breakfast, Thursday, December 14, 2006, 8:00 a.m., Dr. James A. Forrest

Career and Technology Center, Leonardtown

.Multi Agency Breakfast Meeting, Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 8:00 a.m., Leonardtown

Library Meeting Room, Leonardtown (tentative)

.Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m., Board Meeting Room,

Leonardtown

.Work Session on FY 2008 Budget, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (tentative), Board Meeting Room, Leonardtown

Adjournment

Dr. Raspa adjourned the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Salvatore L. Raspa

Chairman

Dr. Michael J. Martirano
Secretary-Treasurer