MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF HOWARD COUNTY

10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042










October 8, 2015
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

2. REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT (Long Reach HS)
C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Restricted*)
A. Staff Personnel
B. Bids and Contracts
C. School Construction Monthly Report
D. Composition of Negotiating Teams
E. Private Storm Water Maintenance Agreement for Swansfield ES
F. Meeting Minutes – 09 17 2015 Closed Meeting

4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Donations
B. Meeting Minutes – 09 17 2015 Regular Meeting Summary
C. Meeting Minutes – 09 16 2015 Legislative Breakfast
D. Meeting Minutes – 09 16 2015 Policy Committee
E. Meeting Minutes – 09 24 2015 Audit Committee

5. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Proclamation: Learning disAbility Month
B. Proclamation: Substance Abuse Prevention Month
C. Commit To Be Fit Employee Wellness Program Annual Report
D. Update on Harriet Tubman Building and 50th Anniversary of Desegregation in Howard County

6. PROGRAM AGENDA
A. Canvas and Synergy Update
B. Bridge to Excellence 2015 Five Year Master Plan–Draft

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

8. ADJOURNMENT
A. Adjournment

9. INFORMATION ITEM
A. Post-Acceptance Evaluation Reports


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