The Board of Education met on Thursday [July 29] and, among other items, approved revised Policy CNA, Informational Material and Announcements. The Board also approved eight administrative appointments and reviewed an update on facilities projects.

Policy CNA, Informational Material and Announcements

The Board approved revised policy CNA, Informational Material and Announcements, after a period of public comment. The policy defines the types of materials that may be made available to students and parents, either through backpack distribution or a community interest table at the schools. The policy articulates the Board's intention not to create and maintain a public forum through such a distribution of materials. An amendment to the policy added non-profit organized youth sports leagues among the organizations whose announcements and informational materials may be included for display or distribution directly to students.

Appointments

The Board approved the following administrative appointments:

· Kimberly Burke Bosnic, currently assistant principal, Harmony Hills Elementary School, as principal, Bannockburn Elementary School.

· Nanette W. Poirier, currently acting principal, Julius West Middle School, as principal, Julius West Middle School.

· Paulette L. Smith, currently acting principal, Cabin John Middle School, as principal, Cabin John Middle School.

· Michael J. Zarchin, currently assistant principal, Kingsview Middle School, as principal, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School.

· Amy J. Alonso, currently teacher, Grade 2, Viers Mill Elementary School, as coordinator, Division of Family and Community Partnerships, Department of Instructional Programs, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs.

· Ann E. Bedford, currently coordinator, Special Initiatives, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, as director, Elementary School Instruction and Achievement,~ Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs.

· Andrea Carter, currently acting curriculum coordinator, Career and Technology Education Team, as curriculum coordinator, Biosciences, Medicine, and Public Safety, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs.

· M. Catherine Long, currently technology consultant, Division of Technology Consulting and Communications Systems, as coordinator, Division of Academic Support, Federal and State Programs, Department of Instructional Programs, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs.

Update on Facilities Projects

The Board reviewed an update on facilities being readied for the opening of school, including two modernizations (Rockville High School and Glen Haven Elementary School), a new facility (Rocky Hill Middle School), and additions at Damascus High School and Charles Drew Elementary School.