MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF HOWARD COUNTY

10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042










February 25, 2010
04:00 p.m.


1. OPENING ITEMS
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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.

2. REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
B. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Restricted*)
A. Bids and Contracts
B. Minutes - Closed Meetings

4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 2008-2009 Bridge to Excellence Annual Report
B. Minutes - Regular Meetings

5. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Proclamation: Gifted & Talented Education Month
B. Hiring and Separation Report
C. Legislative Report/2010 General Assembly
D. Proposed Textbooks/Instructional Materials
E. Elementary Educational Specifications

6. APPOINTMENT
A. Community Advisory Council Monthly Report

7. 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