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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

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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
MondayOctober 282013
Board Open Session - 5:25 PM - Board Room
Board Closed Session - 5:30 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, President
Quorum Roll Call
Adoption of Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
6:35 PM Recognition:  Hall of Fame Inductions (Goal 2)
1. Mary Ellen Kennedy
2 Thomas Macklin Trafton
6:55 PM Special Presentation to the Board of Education for Project Lead the Way (Goal 2)
7:00 PM Public Comment
7:15 PM Board Committee Reports and Comments

Old Business
Action Item(s):
7:30 PM A. Consent Agenda:

1. Monthly Report on Personnel (Goal 3)

2. Approval of October 14 2013 Board Business Meeting Minutes (Goals 1 - 4)

3. Approval of Contracts for On-Call Asbestos Removal and Services (Goal 4)

4. Resolutions (Goal 2)
  • National Educational Support Professional Day
  • American Education Week
  • Impact Area Aid Assistance
  • American Patriotism in Harford County Public Schools
  • National Family Week

  • 5. Benefits Advisory Committee Report (Goal 3)
    7:35 PM B. Decision on HCPS Board Policies, Patrick P. Spicer, Esquire (Goals 1-4)

    • Clubs (06-0010-000)
    • Curricular and Extracurricular Activities (06-0007-000) 
    New Business
    Presentation(s):
    7:45 PM C. Presentation on Citizen Advisory Committee Reports (Goals 1,2 & 4) 
    • Gifted and Talented, Dr. Keri Guilbault
    • Safety and Security, Mr. Robert A. Benedetto

    8:05 PM D. Superintendent's Report
    Closing
    8:15 PM Future Meetings Review
    Adjournment

    NOTE: PUBLISHED AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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    FORTHCOMING MEETINGS

    Date Time Place Event
    MondayNovember 112013 6:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
    MondayNovember 112013 5:40 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session
    MondayNovember 182013 6:00 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Edgewood High School Board Special Meeting
    MondayDecember 162013 6:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
    MondayDecember 162013 5:25 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session
    WednesdayJanuary 82014 6:00PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Havre de Grace High School Public Input 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. CanavanInterim Superintendent of Schools and Secretary-Treasurer

    Nancy Reynolds, President Appointed Member-at-Large
    Francis F. Grambo, III, Vice-President, Elected Member, Councilmanic District D

    Cassandra R. Beverley, Esq., Elected Member, Councilmanic District B
    Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, Appointed Member-at-Large
    Robert L. Frisch, Elected Member, Councilmanic District A
    Joseph A. Hau, Appointed Member-at-Large
    Arthur F. Kaff, Appointed Member-at-Large
    Alysson L. Krchnavy, Appointed Member-at-Large
    James D. Thornton, Appointed Member-at-Large
    Benjamin C. BarsamStudent Member

    Teri SchmidBoard of Education Administrative Assistant