MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF HOWARD COUNTY

10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042










October 9, 2014
04:00 p.m.


1. OPENING ITEMS
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. PUBLIC FORUM
Note: The Board looks forward to hearing constructive comments from a maximum of five citizens on educational issues at the beginning of each session of the regular meetings. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. Topics excluded from Public Forum are any that are provided a formal hearing process, such as a specific policy, budget, or boundary line proposal. Due to confidentiality requirements, a private appointment should be made with the Superintendent and/or the Chairman to discuss negative personnel issues.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

7. APPOINTMENT
A. PTA Council of Howard County Monthly Report

8. ADJOURNMENT
A. Adjournment

9. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. 2014 Maryland School Assessment Results
B. Policy 8030 Graduation Requirements

3. APPOINTMENT
A. Howard County Education Association (HCEA)

2. REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
B. STUDENT REPRSENTATIVE’S REPORT (Long Reach HS)
C. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS

4. CONSENT AGENDA (Restricted*)
A. Staff Personnel
B. Bids and Contracts
C. School Construction Monthly Report
D. Clarksville ES Right of Way Agreement
E. Closed Meeting Minutes

5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Donations
B. Code.Org Agreement
C. Meeting Minutes - 09 23 2014 Regular Meeting Summary
D. Meeting Minutes - 09 16 2014 Legislative Breakfast
E. Meeting Minutes - 09 24 2014 Policy Committee Meeting

6. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Proclamation: Learning disAbility Month
B. Proclamation: Substance Abuse Prevention Month
C. Commit To Be Fit Employee Wellness Program Annual Report
D. Gilbert Architects Recommendations for New Elementary School Capacity


Agenda is subject to approval.


*Under Section 3-701 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Student Member may not vote on these matters. Passage of a motion by the Board on these matters requires the affirmative vote of four (4) Board members.

To access the agenda and supporting documents through Board Docs, go to: www.hcpss.org --> Board of Education --> Board Docs