The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a public election of Board Officers. The remaining 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. Recognitions - 12:05 p.m.
4.1 National School Counseling Week This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
4.2 African American History Month This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
4.3 Career and Technology Education Month This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
4.4 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Public Comments - 12:15 p.m.
5.1 Mitu Beteselame Tegegne
5.2 Samantha Ross This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.3 Gauri Vellanoore This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.4 Jaya Sauter This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.5 Christine Handy
5.6 Nathalie Bourdereau This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.7 Katie Delaney This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.8 Dianne Yaunches This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.9 Tamar Pinto This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.10 Laura Strashny
5.11 Nael Babaa
5.12 Lorena Joya This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.13 Meseret Chaka This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.14 Wubale Woldie
5.15 Fassica Damtew
5.16 Lee Ingram This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.17 Lucia Vasquez This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.18 Jennifer Martin
5.19 Jax Kobey This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
5.20 Jasmine Woodfork This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Items of Legislation - 1:15 p.m.
6.1 Recommended Positions

7. Item of Discussion - 1:45 p.m.
7.1 Student Data/Pathway Milestone: Algebra II Data (oral discussion)

8. Item of Discussion/Action - 2:45 p.m.
8.1 Fiscal Year 2025 Summer Programs This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Item of Discussion - 3:45 p.m.
9.1 English Language Development (ELD) Update: ELD Students Data and English Language Development Action Plan This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Consent Items - 4:45 p.m.
10.1 Procurement Contracts of $25,000 or More This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.2 Contract Approval for Bid No. 7195.4, Computer Supplies—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.3 Contract Approval for Bid No. 9706.4, Athletic Grass Field Maintenance at Various Locations—Extension This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.4 Contract Approval for RFP No. 9472.1, Emergency Responder 2-Way Radio Amplification System This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.5 Award of Contract—Diamond Elementary School Reroofing Project This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.6 Award of Contract—Northwest High School Reroofing Phase I Project This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.7 Update to Award of Contract—Solar Photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreements at Various Rooftop Locations This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.8 Architectural Appointment—Damascus High School Major Capital Project This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.9 Preconstruction Services—Burtonsville Elementary School Replacement Project This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.10 Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Appropriation and Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Program—Healthy Schools Facility Fund This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.11 Northwood High School—Dedication of Right-of-Way to the State Highway Administration This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.12 Utilization of the Fiscal Year 2024 Provision for Future Supported Projects This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.13 Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Appropriation for Supply Chain Assistance Funds Fourth Allocation This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.14 Appointment to Defined Contribution Investment Committee—403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings Plan This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
10.15 Monthly Financial Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

11. Items of Information - 4:55 p.m.
11.1 Legal Fees Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
11.2 Construction Progress Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
11.3 Minority-, Female-, or Disabled-owned Business Procurement Year-to-Date Report for Fiscal Year 2024 through December 31, 2023 This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
11.4 Quarterly Update on Design and Construction Contract Awards for Special Projects This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

12. Board of Education Items - 5:00 p.m.
12.1 Future Closed Session Resolution This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
12.2 Report of Previous Closed Sessions This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
12.3 Minutes of the December 19, 2023, Meeting
12.4 Previous New Business This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.
12.5 New Business

13. Informational Summary - 5:05 p.m.
13.1 Informational Summary for the December 5, 2023, Meeting

14. Adjournment - 5:10 p.m.