The Board of Education also monitors the implementation of the school system's master plan, reviews the work of the superintendent of schools, and gives final approval to curriculum matters and materials, grant applications, staff additions and replacements, equipment purchases, land acquisitions, and school construction, repairs, and alterations.
Elected board members serve four-year staggered terms. The County Commissioners fill mid-term vacancies. The Board also includes a non-voting student member, a high school student selected by the Frederick County Association of Student Councils. A member of the Board of County Commissioners serves in a liaison capacity.
Board of Education meetings are conducted in an orderly and businesslike manner using Robert's Rules of Order as a guide. At times the business may seem to move quickly and without much discussion. It is important to know that board members spend many hours in committees studying agenda material prior to board meetings. A great deal of study on the part of each board member takes place before an item is voted upon.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The board welcomes and encourages public comment. The Board will provide opportunity for public comment during planning sessions. Adjustments to time allowed for public comment will be made by the Board.
The board will also provide opportunity for public comment at the start of regular meetings. Comments are limited to three minutes per person, and one individual per organization will be allotted five minutes. Speakers may not yield all or part of their time to another speaker. A maximum of 30 minutes will be reserved for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. If more people wish to speak than time allows, public comment may continue at the discretion of the Board.
With the exception of confidential matters, citizens may speak about matters relating to the school system. If individuals have specific issues relating to actions of staff members, such concerns may be communicated to the Superintendent.
Superintendent Receives Administrator of the Year Award |
Dr. Linda Burgee, superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), was honored at the Maryland Association of Educational Office Professionals (MAEOP) fall conference in Columbia as the Educational Administrator for 2009. Criteria for the Educational Administrator award include experience and achievements in the educational field and interest in and support for the role of office professionals in the success of educational institutions. Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Maryland’s superintendent of
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11/23/2009 Board of Education Meeting, 115 East Church Street
12/09/2009 Board of Education Annual Meeting, 115 East Church Street
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Superintendent Receives Administrator of the Year Award
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Board Members |
Daryl A Boffman
Bonnie M Borsa
Donna J Crook
Angie L Fish
Kathryn B Groth
Michael E Schaden
Jean A Smith
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