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What happened at this meeting

Montgomery County school board passes budget resolution 2:02:40

  • A district staff member presented school safety measures for the high school and asked the board for direction on weapons detection systems, and a motion to continue researching the options carried. 50:08
  • A speaker said an item would be tabled until the next board meeting, and a staff member later said another item would be tabled until October. 1:34:17
  • The board voted to join litigation against social media companies, with a motion that carried after a staff member said the district would have no upfront cost. 1:49:27
  • A budget resolution totaling $52,676,274.05 carried. 1:59:47
Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and superintendent swearing-in 7:27
    • The chair asked to amend the agenda to add legal counsel RFPs for board members to review. 7:27
    • Students from Mount Gilead Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance. 10:34
    • The Clerk of Superior Court administered the oath of office to the superintendent of Montgomery County Schools. 12:35
  2. Employee, student and school recognitions 20:46
    • District staff recognized a certified and a classified employee of the month and a Principal's Choice Student of the Month from the presenting school. 20:46
    • A presenter recognized a Beginning Teacher of the Year and a Principal of the Year. 26:07
    • Pre-K sites, including Troy Elementary, were recognized for earning a 5-star rating through a process called Pathways to the Stars. 28:00
  3. Public comment 32:53
    • The chair said no one had signed up for public comment, and a speaker who had not signed up asked to make a comment. ~32:53
    • After checking policy, the chair suggested the speaker email or call the board or speak at the next meeting in 2 weeks. 34:22
  4. First read of board policy updates 34:54
    • A presenter said Policy 3200 changes the word textbook to instructional materials as part of the Parents Bill, and Policy 3510 on religious-based exemptions was being aligned with the parent's bill of rights. 34:54
    • The presenter said the state rescinded Policy 6402 and Policy 9125, and Policy 6410 on contracts brings the amount up to $50,000. 35:58
    • The chair said the policies would come back in about 2 weeks for a vote. 36:46
  5. Elementary school goals presentation 37:13
    • A school staff member said the first goal was to increase educator preparedness, including a new lesson plan study during PLCs on Mondays. 39:31
    • The staff member said growth was 84.7% this year compared with 77% in the 24⁠-⁠25 year. 43:48
  6. Graduation dates 48:12
    • A staff member said ceremonies were proposed for May 20 and for May 21 at 8:30 in the stadium, with rain plans for the Early College and Montgomery Central. 48:26
    • The staff member said the item was up for approval. ~49:22
  7. High school safety measures 50:00
    • A district staff member described measures including staff safety expectations, a weapons detection canine unit through the Sheriff's Department, student safety assemblies and a parent safety meeting. 50:08
    • The staff member said the Evolve system would cost $2,500 per unit per month, or $10,000 per month for 4 units, while the Open Gate system would be just under $18,000 per unit as a one-time cost lasting about 6 years. 54:35
    • One speaker asked to hear from high school employees, parents and the Center for Safer Schools before making the expense, and the staff member said data could inform a final decision at the October meeting. 1:16:07
    • A motion for continued research of the options carried. 1:22:12
  8. Legal counsel requests for proposals 1:22:34
    • A staff member said the district received 3 submissions for board legal counsel and the board would make the final decision at the October board meeting. 1:22:56
    • The staff member said a group that contacted the district after the deadline could not be considered unless the RFP was reopened. 1:24:19
  9. School-based health clinic agreement 1:26:52
    • A staff member said the MOU must be signed annually for the school-based health and dental clinics to keep operating. 1:26:55
    • The staff member said the cost was the same as last year and covered all 3 clinics, after a speaker asked about $140,000 total. 1:31:09
    • Speakers asked for numbers on student visits and insurance billing, and the staff member said the agreement was due by the end of October. 1:31:12
    • The chair said the item would be tabled until the next board meeting. 1:34:17
  10. Law enforcement school safety agreement 1:34:17
    • A staff member said the annual agreement was for information only and was needed to apply for the SRO grant, which had been submitted. 1:34:27
  11. Facility needs assessment 1:36:00
    • The staff member said lighting upgrades would cost $8.3 million and HVAC needs came to $23 million, and that the items were recommendations. 1:36:07
    • A staff member said the 182-page assessment, required every 5 years, identified about $48.5 million of needs over the next 5 years. 1:36:33
    • A speaker suggested reaching out to the power company about energy efficiency work on equipment such as coolers, and a staff member said the staff member would reach out to find out about the program. 1:40:55
  12. West Middle School chiller bid 1:42:46
    • A staff member said the district received 4 bids and Daikin Applied came in lowest at $240,000, compared with an anticipated $400,000. 1:42:58
    • A speaker asked whether the item could wait 2 weeks, and another speaker said the aim was to see whether the power company would cover any of the cost. 1:45:34
    • The staff member said the bid should be awarded by October 10th. 1:48:30
    • The staff member said the item would be tabled until October with a contract ready to sign. 1:48:37
  13. Social media litigation 1:49:19
    • A staff member said the district could join litigation with no upfront cost and would receive a proportionate share of any award, and recommended joining. 1:51:20
    • A speaker said these are individual lawsuits, not a class action, being heard in the Northern District of California. 1:52:47
    • A motion to join carried. 1:58:06
  14. Budget resolution 1:58:27
    • The presenter said not all federal funding had arrived and the fund balance appropriation had been reduced this year. 1:58:47
    • A presenter said the balanced budget totals $52,676,274.05, including $32,816,031.02 in state and $7,395,000 in local funds. 1:59:47
    • The resolution carried. ~2:03:13
  15. Item 2:03:20
    • A staff member thanked the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department for its partnership with the schools. 2:03:22
    • The chair called for another motion on graduation dates before the board went into closed session. 2:06:04
    • After closed session, the chair presented a consent agenda of minutes for August 3rd, the personnel report and student transfer field trips. 2:52:17

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