QACPS Board Report
April 2023 Edition
Congratulations to Andrea Schulte, Queen Anne's County Public Schools Teacher of the Year!
March Spotlight
Dr. Marcia Sprankle presented the March Spotlight.
BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS
Everside Update
Everside Health updated the Board on the facility that will open soon in Centreville. Everside will deliver comprehensive, primary care, directly to QACPS employees and their dependents. Stay tuned for the grand opening!
Central Office Building Update
The Board was updated on the new QACPS Central Office Building Site.
First Read Policy 503 Student Attendance
Matt Evans presented revised Policy 503 for a first read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
First Read Policy 510 Destruction of Information
Matt Evans presented revised Policy 510 for a first read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
First Read Policy 607 Comprehensive Curriculum Mgmt.
Dr. Sprankle presented revised Policy 607 for a first read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
First Read - Policy 638 -Student Behavior Interventions
Joeleen Smith presented revised Policy 638 for a first read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
Second Read Policy 415 Employment of Substitutes
Dr. Noel presented revised Policy 415 for a second read. Any comments on this revised policy should be emailed to Kari Denis at kari.denis@qacps.org.
Blueprint Implementation Plan
Dr. Kibler presented the Blueprint Implementation Plan.
2023 School Year End Date
The last day of school for students is June 8th. The 2022-23 school year did not include any built in snow days; it did however offer 3 days as weather contingency days should we have had to close for snow (MLK Day, President's Day, June 9th PD Day).
Summary Expenditure Report
Jane Towers presented the Summary Expenditure Report.
Detail Expenditure Report
Jane Towers presented the Detail Expenditure Report.
ESSER II Breakdown
Jane Towers presented the ESSER II Breakdown.
ESSER III Breakdown
Jane Towers presented the ESSER III Breakdown.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Frogstreet PK Curriculum Adoption
The Board approved the purchase of the Frog Street Curriculum which will be the primary integrated curriculum for Prekindergarten. Fiscal Impact: $56,459.88. Budget Source: Local Funds.
RELA K-5 Text Adoption
The Board approved the purchase of the Into Reading program for grades K-5. Fiscal Impact: $664,262.55. Budget Source: FY 23 Local for Grades 4&5 - $341,595.55; Maryland Leads/Science of Reading for Grades K-3 - $322,667.00.
New Course Approval - Outdoor Adventure
The Board approved the new Outdoor Adventure course beginning on the 2023-2024 school year. Fiscal Impact: As Needed. Budget Source: FY23 Year End Unrestricted Funds.
Outdoor Classroom Tables - Various Buildings
The Board approved the contract with Douron for new outdoor education tables. Fiscal Impact: $47,410.00. Budget Source: Governors Emergency Educational Relief (GEER II) Funds.
Elementary K-5 HMH Science Dimension Digital Platform
The Board approved the contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Publishing Company to purchase a one year license for the HMH Science Dimension for grades K-5. Fiscal Impact: $80,856.00. Budget Source: Unrestricted Operating Budget.
Unrestricted Budget Amendment
The Board approved Budget Amendment #5 for the FY 23 Unrestricted Fund.
Purchase of Portable Classrooms for KIHS
The Board approved the contract with Modular Genius to purchase and install three (3) new portable classrooms at Kent Island High School. Fiscal Impact: $362,458.00. Budget Source: FY 23 Fund Balance.
Secure Vestibule - Kennard Elementary School
The Board approved the contract with Vigil Contracting to construct a secure vestibule at Kennard Elementary School. Fiscal Impact: $154,354.00. Budget Source: SSGP Grant Funding FY 22.
Secure Vestibule - Queen Anne's County High School
The Board approved the contract with Vigil Contracting to construct a secure vestibule at Queen Anne's County High School. Fiscal Impact: $145,029.00. Budget Source: SSGP Grant Funding FY 22.
Northern County Exchange, LLC- New/Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Zekiel Whitlock to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #2510 to be used as a spare. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24 Operating Budget.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC- New/Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Eric Handzo to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #10409. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24 Operating Budget.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC- New/Used Bus Purchase #2
The Board approved Jo Ann Sheaffer to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #1109. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24 Operating Budget.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC- New/Used Bus Purchase #3
The Board approved Alphonso Sorrell to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #1109. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24 Operating Budget.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC- New/Used Bus Purchase #4
The Board approved Sharon Aisquith to purchase a new/used bus for the 2023-2024 school year to replace bus #2910. Fiscal Impact: PVA. Budget Source: FY24 Operating Budget.
New Stadium Scoreboard - Kent Island High School
The Board approved the contract with Daktronics to replace the stadium scoreboard at Kent Island High School. Fiscal Impact: $29,325.00. Budget Source: Kent Island High School Funds (donated).
Communication Electronics
The Board approved the contract with Communications Electronics to purchase 100 Motorola SL300 Portable 2-Way Radios. Fiscal Impact: $43,500.00. Budget Source: Restricted School Safety Fund.
BOE April 12, 2023 Meeting
Future Board Meetings
2022-2023 School Board Meeting Schedule
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