The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (virtual and in-person) on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 1 p.m. Members of the community can participate via telephone by dialing 202-860-2110 using access code 185 017 5229. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.

The agenda, with related materials attached, can be found on the Board of Education’s BoardDocs site (please visit this link for the most up-to-date agenda).

1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.

1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum

1.2 REVISED Resolution for Today's Closed Session

2. Opening of Meeting - 1:00 p.m.

2.1 Approval of the Agenda

3. Human Resources and Development - 1:01 p.m.

3.1 Monthly Report

3.2 Recommended Appointments

4. Recognitions - 1:15 p.m.

4.1 Educators Who Earned Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2020

4.2 Teacher Appreciation Week

4.3 School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week

4.4 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

4.5 Jewish American Heritage Month

5. Public Comments - 1:35 p.m.

6. Item of Discussion - 2:35 p.m.

6.1 Edward U. Taylor Science Materials Center—Historical Designation (oral discussion)

7. Item of Discussion - 3:05 p.m.

7.1 Opening Schools in Recovery of Education (oral discussion)

8. Recess - 5:05 p.m.

9. Legislative Items - 5:35 p.m.

9.1 Session Overview

10. Item of Discussion - 6:35 p.m.

10.1 Antiracist System Audit (oral discussion)

11. Action on Board Policies - 7:35 p.m.

11.1 Tentative Action, Policy ACF, Sexual Harassment

11.2 Tentative Action, New Policy ACI, Sexual Harassment of Employees

12. Recess - 8:35 p.m.

13. Items of Discussion/Action - 8:50 p.m.

13.1 Recommendation to Approve General Wage Adjustment, Experience Steps, and Longevity Adjustments for Montgomery County Public Schools Bargaining Unit Employees

13.2 General Wage Adjustment and Step Equivalent for Positions Not on Salary Schedule

14. Items of Information - 9:10 p.m.

14.1 Construction Progress Report

14.2 Minority-, Female-, or Disabled-owned Business Procurement Year-to-Date Report for Fiscal Year 2021 Through March 31, 2021

14.3 Quarterly Update on Design and Construction Contract Awards for Special Projects

14.4 Legal Fees Report

15. Consent Items - 9:15 p.m.

15.1 Procurement Contracts of $25,000 or More

15.2 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4087.12, Office and School Supplies—Extension

15.3 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4121.20, Office Papers, Virgin and Recycled—Extension

15.4 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4181.1, Student Information System—Extension

15.5 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4407.1, Instructional Data Management Platform—Extension

15.6 Contract Approval for RFP No. 4902.1, Psychoeducational Online Assessments

15.7 Contract Approval for Bid No. 7065.13, Custodial Supplies

15.8 Contract Approval for Bid No. 9618.4, Restroom Renovation and Designed ADA Upgrade—Extension

15.9 Utilization of the Fiscal Year 2021 Provision for Future Supported Projects

15.10 Recommended Fiscal Year 2021 Supplemental Appropriation for the Prekindergarten Enhancement Grant

15.11 Monthly Financial Report

16. Board of Education Items - 9:30 p.m.

16.1 Future Closed Session Resolution

16.2 Report of Previous Closed Session

16.3 New Business

17. Informational Summaries - 9:35 p.m.

17.1 Informational Summary for March 23, 2021, Meeting

18. Adjournment - 9:40 p.m.