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Board of Education of Harford County
A.A. Roberty Building
102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Telephone: 410-838-7300 FAX: 410-638-4051
Customer Action Line (24 hours): 410-638-0022
Web Site: http://www.hcps.org

Welcome to the Board Meeting: If you wish to appear before the Board,
please complete a request form and place it in the public comment in-box
BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS.
Please note the following time restrictions for public comments:
Three minutes- Individual. Five minutes- Group Representation.
Agenda
MondayMarch 72016
Board Open Session - 5:55 PM - Board Room
Board Closed Session - 6:00 PM - Board Executive Conference Room
Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM - Board Room


*Times are approximate

6:30 PM
Call to Order:  Mrs. Nancy Reynolds, Board President
Quorum Roll Call
Adoption of Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
6:35 PM Recognition:  Harford County Public Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year Finalists 
  • Amy Beighley, Darlington Elementary
  • Sharalyn Heinly, North Harford Middle
  • Kristine Jurgs, Southampton Middle School
  • Deborah Mateer, Havre de Grace High School
  • Kimberly Wheeler, Magnolia Elementary School
6:45 PM Board Member Comments
6:55 PM Public Comment

New Business
Action Item(s):
7:10 PM B. Decision on Administrative and Supervisory Appointments, Mrs. Jean Mantegna, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Presentation(s):
7:20 PM C. Recommendation on HCPS Board Policies, Patrick P. Spicer, Esq. 
  • Controversial Issues - 04-0020-000
  • Student Promotion - 04-0018-000
  • Ceremonies and Observances - 04-0019-000
  • Home Instruction - 04-0002-000
7:35 PM D. Presentation:  Office of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, Ms. Laurie Namey, Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, Pastor Baron D. Young, St. James AME Church, Member of Superintendent's Equity and Cultural Proficiency
7:55 PM E. Presentation on Title I:  Mr. Brad Palmer, Supervisor,  Mr. Thomas Webber, Assistant Supervisor, Ms. Tara Dedeaux, Principal at Bakerfield Elementary, Ms. Jennifer Drumgoole, Principal at Edgewood Elementary, Ms. Patricia Mason, Principal at Magnolia Elementary  
8:15 PM F. Superintendent's Report
Closing
8:25 PM Future Meetings Review
Adjournment

NOTE: PUBLISHED AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS

Date Time Place Event
MondayMarch 212016 6:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
MondayMarch 212016 6:10 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session
MondayApril 112016 6:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
MondayApril 112016 5:25 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session
MondayApril 252016 6:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
MondayApril 252016 5:25 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session

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The Harford County Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in employment or programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding HCPS non-discrimination policies should be directed to Paula Stanton, Manager of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

Harford County Board of Education Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Prepare every student for success in postsecondary education and career.
Goal 2: Engage families and the community to be partners in the education of our students.
Goal 3: Hire and support highly effective staff who are committed to building their own professional capacity in order to increase student achievement.
Goal 4: Provide safe, secure, and healthy learning environments that are conducive to effective teaching and learning, creativity and innovation.
Board business meetings are recorded and aired by Harford Cable Network


Barbara P. CanavanSuperintendent of Schools and Secretary-Treasurer

Nancy Reynolds, President Elected Member, Councilmanic District D
Joseph L. Voskuhl, Vice-President, Elected Member, Councilmanic District C

Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, Elected Member, Councilmanic District F
Robert L. Frisch, Elected Member, Councilmanic District B
Rachel Gauthier, Elected Member, Councilmanic District E
Genae Hatcher, Student Representative
Joseph A. Hau, Appointed Member-at-Large
Jansen M. Robinson, Elected Member, Councilmanic District A
Laura S. Runyeon, Appointed Member-at-Large
Alfred L. Williamson, Appointed Member-at-Large

Teri SchmidBoard of Education Administrative Assistant