MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF HOWARD COUNTY

10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042










December 10, 2009
04:00 p.m.


1. OPENING ITEMS
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
C. 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.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT (Oakland Mills HS)
C. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Restricted*)
A. Staff Personnel
B. Bids and Contracts
C. Operating Budget Monthly Report
D. School Construction Reports
E. Minutes - Closed Meetings

4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Donations
B. Minutes - Regular Meetings

5. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Proclamation: The Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc.
B. FY 2009 Audit Report*
C. Office of Legislative Audits - Financial ManagementPractices Performance Audit Report
D. Elementary Educational Specifications
E. Quarterly Agenda, January-March 2009

6. POLICY
A. Policy 2010 Student Representation
B. Policy 9080 Interscholastic Athletic Activities

7. DINNER RECESS

8. PUBLIC FORUM

9. APPOINTMENT - PTA Council of Howard County Monthly Report

10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Policy 6020 School Construction Program
B. 2010-2011 Proposed School Calendar

11. POLICY (CONTINUED)
C. Policy 8080 Acceptable Use of Computer Technology
D. Policy 3040 Technology Security (New)

12. ADJOURNMENT


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