The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12:00 p.m.  The meeting will be cablecast live on Comcast Channel 34 (HD 1071), Verizon Channel 36, RCN Channel 89 and the MCPS website.

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 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Opening of Meeting - 12:00 p.m.
2.1 Approval of the Agenda

3. Human Resources and Development - 12:01 p.m.
3.1 Monthly Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Recognition - 12:15 p.m.
4.1 National School Bus Safety Week This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Public Comments - 12:20 p.m.
5.1 Makenzi Smallwood This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.2 Anagha Namboodiri This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.3 Jennifer Martin
5.4 Christine Handy This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.5 Debra Munk
5.6 Michele Joseph
5.7 Daniel WoubishetThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.8 Marti Gray This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.9 Ted B
5.10 Dagmawi Lakew
5.11 Emmett Tesler This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.12 Berhane Teklemichael
5.13 Sara Fink This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.14 Meseret Chaka
5.15 Jax Kobey This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.16 Abraham Sadat This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.17 Zaim Baig This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Item of Discussion - 1:20 p.m.
6.1 Student Data/Pathway Milestone: Meets or Exceeds Grade-Level or Course Standards in Math and English/Language Arts Grades 4-5 (oral discussion)

7. Item of Discussion/Action - 2:20 p.m.
7.1 Annual Legislative Priorities

8. Consent Items - 2:50 p.m.
8.1 Procurement Contracts of $25,000 or More This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.2 Contract Approval for RFP No. 063020-TBB, School Buses with Related Accessories, Supplies, Parts, and Services This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.3 Contract Approval for Bid No. R220703, Facility Integration and Security System Services – Region 4—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.4 Contract Approval for Bid No. 095.23.B3, Theatrical Rigging & Architectural Lighting Inspections, Maintenance and Repair Services This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.5 Contract Approval for Bid No. 4202.4, Water Treatment and Indoor Air Quality Services at Various Locations—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.6 Contract Approval for RFP No. 4938.1, School-Based In-Person and Virtual Mental Health Therapeutic Services—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.7 Contract Approval for RFP No. 4978.1 K-12 Experiential Learning Opportunities for StudentsThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.8 Contract Approval for RFP No. 9145.2, Fresh Produce This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.9 Contract Approval for Bid No. 9743.2, On-Call Roof Inspection and Repair Services at Various Facilities—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.10 Utilization of the Fiscal Year 2024 Provision for Future Supported Projects This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
8.11 Preconstruction Services—JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres Replacement Project This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Items of Information - 3:00 p.m.
9.1 Legal Fees Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
9.2 Construction Progress Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
9.3 Minority-, Female-, or Disabled-owned Business Procurement Year-to-Date Report for Fiscal Year 2024 Through September 30, 2023This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
9.4 Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Update on Design and Contract Awards for Special Projects, (Revised #2) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
9.5 Fiscal Year 2024 Quarterly Update on Design and Construction Contract Awards for Special Projects This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Board of Education Items - 3:05 p.m.
10.1 Future Closed Session Resolution This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.2 Report of Previous Closed Sessions This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.3 Minutes for the September 19, 2023, Meeting
10.4 New Business

11. Informational Summaries - 3:15 p.m.
11.1 Informational Summary for the September 21, 2023, Meeting
11.2 Informational Summary for the September 26, 2023, Meeting