Governor Budgets More Dollars for School Construction

January 22, 2018 
Robin Clark Eilenberg
Conduit Street

The Governor’s FY 2019 budget contains millions more in capital improvement program funding — the central source of state funding for Maryland school construction.

The following chart shows the Governor’s FY 2018 budget proposal for school construction, the General Assembly’s final capital budget for FY 2018, and the Governor’s FY 2019 budget proposal.

Additional capital funding is provided to schools with high enrollment or high numbers of relocatable classrooms, and to Baltimore City schools, under separate statutory provisions.

Read more HEREhttps://conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2018/01/22/governor-budgets-more-dollars-for-school-construction/

Final Knott Commission on School Construction Report Released

January 22, 2018
Robin Clark Eilenberg
Conduit Street

The final report is released for the Commission Chair’s briefings for the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.

Many recommendations in the Knott Commission Report aim to streamline processes and reduce school construction costs.

The 21st Century School Facilities Commission (Knott Commission) final report has been released and the recommendations, at first glance, seem to be largely in line with the Commission’s prior discussions.

In the briefing for the House Appropriations Committee, Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair of the Committee, made opening remarks and stated that the Report would be put into bill form and could be a major piece of legislation to come out this year.

Martin Knott, Chair of the Commission, spoke of 4 needs in school construction:

1. Flexibility for locals and streamlining processes;
2. Incentives for positive construction practices;
3. A focus for the role of the State on providing technical assistance to small school systems with fewer resources; and
4. Transparency in existing facility conditions.

Read more HERE

Notes from Board of Education Work Session, 1/22/18

The Board of Education Work Session on Monday, January 22 will be re-broadcast on Comcast Channel 96, Verizon FIOS Channel 12 and is available via webstream at http://www.ccboe.com/ . To view the full agenda and the various reports, please visit BoardDocs .

The below notes are my personal notes and are not intended to be all-inclusive or official minutes for the Board of Education meetings and are provided as a request from my supporters and the general public in a personal effort to be more transparent. Although I have diligently tried to make these notes as unbiased and accurate as possible, I am only human and do make mistakes.

Call to order – 6 p.m.- Pledge of Allegiance

Public Forum - None

Public hearing on FY2019 proposed operating budget - None

Work Session

FY 2019 proposed operating budget

• Kelly Submitted Questions and Answers
• Lukas Submitted Questions and Answers
• Budget Amendment
• State revenue increased $3.1 million dollars primarily due to Net Taxable Income and the Guaranteed Tax Base but sways from year to year
• Lukas - Cost to add one activity bus to each high school one day a week
• Kelly - How would you pick the day/club some students would have to choose
• Marshall - Proponent to activity buses
• Kelly - Fine Arts funding increase; suggest MOUwith commissioners regarding teachers salaries
• Lukas - what would make them adhere to it anymore than what is done now
• Marshall - Ask state legislatures to mandate
• Kelly - State law similar to police salaries

Policy 6431: Extracurricular activities and athletics eligibility requirements for grades 6-12

• Eligibility Recommendations
• Kelly Submitted Questions and Response
• Abell - no issue with 6th and 9th grade waiver.  Against allowing F's and more than 5 absences.  Need better clarification in Policy/Rules regarding lawful/unlawful and excused/unexcused absences.
• Lukas - Agree with clean start for 6th and 9th grade; against F's and a cap on absences.  requested more data
• Kelly - Sees proposal as lowering the standard; against lowering for 6th and 9th
• McGraw - all stakeholders were involved extensively and comfortable with recommendation as presented.

Executive Session

Adjournment

Notes from Teacher Town Hall Meeting, 1/22/18

The Board of Education held a Town Hall Meeting for teachers on Monday, January 22.

The below notes are my personal notes and are not intended to be all-inclusive or official minutes for the Board of Education meetings and are provided as a request from my supporters and the general public in a personal effort to be more transparent. Although I have diligently tried to make these notes as unbiased and accurate as possible, I am only human and do make mistakes.

First I want to apologize for not getting these up last night.  My computer was having a moment during our meeting and wouldn't allow me to log in etc.  In addition, I've decided for the purpose of these notes to NOT report the individual staff member name with the comments and list the topics discussed in a broad sense.  Please note, the board and staff did not have time to respond to every concern brought forth but we will be posting the questions/concerns along with responses on www.ccboe.com within the next couple of weeks.

Thank you to everyone that participated and we heard you!

• what is the required ratio of  students to counselors.  Concern of elementary schools overcrowded with only one counselor.
• The state recommends 1 counselor to every 250 students.  This number is completely unrealistic and no system in the state has been able to adhere.  Baltimore County doesn't even have elementary counselors.
• 50% grading policy is not working, is unfair and is no different than social promotion
• New teachers at high school level teaching 5-6 different classes...workload burdens
• Teacher workload from annual curriculum changes.  Every year is completely different and cant be piggy backed from previous year.  
• Resources - too many different places to find curriculum resources and no set resources.   
• None to little help in raising class test scores; strategies etc.
• Teacher retention and morale; better customer service
• Cell Phone Policy/BYOD - disconnect between what it can provide and actual implementation.  Too much of a distraction.  Students using phones during noon instructional times
• My personal note - Actual cell phone usage policy not being properly implemented or enforced.
• Lack of COLA since 2009.  Salary scale for veteran teachers diminished.  New teachers being hired at hire pay.
• Professional Development opportunities fro PPW's, counselors, etc.
• Upgrade/improvements needed of facilities
• Breakfast in the classrooms is disruptive and another task placed on teachers.  
• cell phones recording in schools and teachers privacy
• large class sizes
• School culture
• Project Lead the Way; Engineering open to all students at all schools EXCEPT North Point where students must apply.  Students zoned for North Point dont have the opportunity for Engineering except through application.
• Equity in staff.  Cited repeated annual staff and administrative turnover at school with lack of tenure.  Incentive or stipends to teach at these struggling schools
• Students out of control, cursing, disrespectful, assaulting and threatening teachers and other students.
• Initiate an aggressive social media marketing campaign for the budget approval process
• Teachers receive negative instead of constructive criticism and need to feel valued and supported.
• Assault of teacher by student; feel school is an unsafe environment for staff;
• Teacher implemented Tardy Policy for her class and worked for several years but with the new grading policy now its not allowed
• Art and other specialty teachers need time to collaborate with likes at other schools
• Suicide prevention strategies and training for staff and embedded in curriculum for students
• Need more mentors for new teachers
• Teachers injured by students increasing
• Discipline not enforced and students out of control; PBIS not working; setting kids up for failure by not enforcing consequences and setting firm expectations
• Student ID Badges to identify students by name and for school safety
• Character Education
• Additional Orientation option for new teachers hired late.

Hogan proposes 'corruption' investigator for Maryland's public schools

Erin Cox and Michael DresserContact ReportersThe Baltimore Sun

Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday there is a crisis of confidence in Maryland’s public schools and proposed a new “investigator general” to root out what he described as corruption, mismanagement and ineptitude in some Maryland school districts.

In Hogan’s vision, the investigator would have subpoena power, the authority to summon people to public hearings and a bully pulpit.

“Our children desperately need someone to fight for their civil rights,” Hogan, a Republican, said during a wide-ranging news conference in Annapolis. “There’s not enough accountability.”

Establishing such a position would require the endorsement of the General Assembly.

The presiding officers of the legislature, Democrats House Speaker Michael E. Busch and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, declined to comment on Hogan’s characterization of schools or the idea of an investigator general.

But several other prominent Democrats offered lukewarm support for an inquisitor who could efficiently ferret out waste and enforce ethics laws.

“I do think there probably should be a role ... to make sure that counties are addressing any ethical issues that come up,” said Baltimore Democrat Del. Maggie McIntosh, chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Read more HERE

Secretary DeVos Approves Maryland's ESSA State Plan

U.S, Department of Education
Press Office
January 16, 2018

Washington — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the approval of Maryland's consolidated state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

"Maryland's plan met the requirements of the law, and so I am happy to approve it," said Secretary DeVos. "This plan should not be seen as a ceiling, but as a foundation upon which Maryland can improve education for its students."

Allowing states more flexibility in how they deliver education to students is at the core of ESSA. Each state crafted a plan that it feels will best offer educational opportunities to meet the needs of the state and its students.

The following are some of the unique elements from Maryland's approved plan as highlighted by the state:

• Awards credit for elementary school students completing a well-rounded curriculum as measured by the percentage of students passing social studies, fine arts, physical education and health.
• Supports low-performing schools through innovative strategies based on collaboration between local school districts and the state, including providing access to leadership coaches for school leaders at low-performing schools in order to give guidance on the implementation of school improvement strategies.

Read more HERE

Board of Education to host Jan. 22 work session

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a public work session at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22 in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The meeting will be televised live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website at ccboe.com and broadcast on Comcast Channel 96/Verizon FiOS Channel 12.

The following is a meeting agenda and is subject to change.

Call to order – 6 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Forum

Public hearing on FY2019 proposed operating budget

Work Session

·         FY 2019 proposed operating budget

·         Policy 6431: Extracurricular activities and athletics eligibility requirements for grades 6-12

Adjournment

Board hosting Town Hall meetings for CCPS staff

The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting two Town Hall meetings for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees. The first Town Hall is 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22 in the staff development room at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. The meeting is for certificated staff.

The second Town Hall meeting is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 in the boardroom at the Starkey Building. The meeting is for CCPS support staff. Registration for the support staff meeting opens Jan. 23. 

Both meetings are open to the public, but will not be televised or streamed live on the CCPS website.

The purpose of the Town Hall meetings is to provide employees with a platform to ask questions and discuss items with the Board about education and schools. Employees register in advance to participate in the meetings. Questions can be sent by email to boardmail@ccboe.com.   

Governor Announces FY19 Budget Proposal

Conduit Street

By Barbara Zektick

Governor Larry Hogan announced at a news conference on Tuesday afternoon that he plans to submit his budget tomorrow, in accordance with State law. He announced that the budget will include record funding for K-12 education, full funding for Program Open Space, and nearly $1 billion in cash reserves. He stressed that his budget includes no new taxes, cuts to services, or raiding of special funds – and is 100 percent structurally balanced.

He committed $230 million for local roads, which is about 8 percent greater than last year. His published statement provides that this includes $178.1 million in highway user revenue funds, and $53.7 million in capital grants to local jurisdictions. He also agreed to work the legislature to restore infrastructure funding for local governments.

Governor Hogan faulted the General Assembly for attempting to pass along $2.8 billion in new spending mandates last session. He pledged to once again submit legislation providing mandate relief.

Read more HERE

Notes from Board of Education Meeting,1/9/18

The Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, January 9 will be re-broadcast on Comcast Channel 96, Verizon FIOS Channel 12 and is available via webstream at http://www.ccboe.com/ . To view the full agenda and the various reports, please visit BoardDocs .

The below notes are my personal notes and are not intended to be all-inclusive or official minutes for the Board of Education meetings and are provided as a request from my supporters and the general public in a personal effort to be more transparent. Although I have diligently tried to make these notes as unbiased and accurate as possible, I am only human and do make mistakes.

Call to order – 1 p.m. - Pledge of Allegiance, Maurice J. McDonough High School

Recognition of 2018 Maryland General Assembly Student Pages

Election of Chairman 

• Lukas nominates Palko; Second by Marshall

Unanimous Vote

Palko is 2018 Chairman

Election of Vice Chairman

• McGraw nominates Abell; Second by Marshall

Unanimous Vote

Abell is 2018 Vice Chairman

Superintendents update - Report

Correspondence/Board member updates

• McGraw - Congratulations; events attended; senior portfolios; EACC Legislative Reception; Scholorships application is online this year
• Crawford - Congratulations; Women at Risk event on January 18th; Challenge everyone to forgive and practice humility.  Quoted bible and Dr. Martin Luther King
• Kelly - Congratulations; Westlake tour; Thanks to all organizations and community for your assistance and support during the Bell investigation.
• Marshall - Congratulations
• Lukas - EACC Legislative Reception; CSM Luncheon
• Abell - thank you to fellow board members for your vote and support
• Palko - Maryland Independent Meet & Greet; EACC Recpetion; School visits; Senior Portfolios; Dreambox

Education Association of Charles County update - Report

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees update - Report

Student Board member update - Report

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) anti-bullying efforts - Report

• Kelly - Repeatedly?  Need to document twice before action?
• Hollstein - No
• McGraw - Reporting Form - follow-up and conferences documented?
• Hollstein - Yes
• Marshall - CCPS is not only educating in academics but we are eeducating the WHOLE student.
• Lukas - Reporting form just for students.  Staff has a different form.
• Palko - Still need a work group?
• Consensus of the board is to wait.

Student discipline programs - Report

• Increase in students with mental health issues
• Four programs implemented to address behavioral changes and discipline concerns
• Restorative Programs
• Aspire Program - K-2
• Therapeutic In-School Intervention Programs - HS
• Parent Shadowing - MS and HS
• Marshall - how do we collaborate with other agencies regarding the mental health issues of our students.
• Hollstein - We are exploring all options and making it a priority to find additional resources.  We have a partnership with Tri-County Youth Services and the Health Department.
• Crawford - parent shadowing - what happens at end of day if parent is not supportive and is defensive of their student
• Hollstein - It opens up the communication between the parent and teacher/administration
• McGraw - Timeline for Aspire program from start to end.  
• Hollstein - Approximately 45 days but individualized for each student
• Kelly - Aspire program works with parents as well for reinforcement of strategies.
• Palko - PASS program is no longer implemented?

Inclement weather procedures - Report

SMECO rebate should be $253,400

Proposed FY2019 operating budget - Presentation and Report

• Beacon Study proves that for every dollar CCPS spends, $1.81 is returned by in-county spending.
• Highest enrollment growth in the state.  Greatest for CCPS since 2005.   Plan for 460 additional students.
• Special Education student enrollment is increasing by 2.7%
• FARMS rate is 35.9%
• State funding will increase by $8.7M
• County funding request is 7% increase ($12.3M)
• Fund balanced decreased by $1M jeopardizing reserves as best practice ($3.2M)
• Lunch prices will remain the same:  Elementary $2.65 and Secondary $2.90 
• Operating cost per pupil $13,724
• Starting teacher salaries in Charles = $45,253, Calvert = $45,496, St. Mary's = $46,500
• Wellness program is successful
• $2M increase in health care cost
• Increase: 18 additional teachers to maintain 25:1 student teacher ratio
• Increase:  ASPIRE Program and Instructional Assistants
• State mandates replacement of 25 buses. (15 year life)
• Federal mandate to support teachers' pension ($8.1M)
• Various other mandatory costs
• Kelly - Narcan Nasal Spray Mandate - shouldn't it be included in the request.; OPEB why is that not included as a solid line item
• Sotomayer - OPEB is budgeted at $4M. 
• Lukas - not as high as a priority
• Crawford - MABE Insurance increase; are we locked in? Is this increase what you would expect to see
• Sotomayor - yes.  and this cost is minimal compared to if we were individually insured.
• Abell - thank you for the very informative and easy to comprehend presentation
• Palko - Board members send any budget questions to Chair for staff response prior to January work session

Legislative update

• Session starts tomorrow
• Sick Leave Bill - will be addressed this year.  We are against.
• state budget going in with a deficit; inlikely it will affect education
• recent federal tax bill may affect us is state reduces taxes
• Hogan announced new initiative on public education - hire a public school investigator to investigate schools around the state.
• Kelly - Hogan's announcement about changing 65% to 80% on accountability for schools
• Schwartz - Hogan would like to see it increased.  

Unfinished business

• Environmental scan update - survey is now live
• Kelly - tour of Billingsley
• Kelly - Updated Bullying Data
• Kelly - Eligibility Policy questions - send to staff
• Palko - The Green Sheet, Kirwan Commission
• Palko - Questions from NAACP

New business  

Future agenda items

• Kelly - Be the Difference Award and Nominees.  Subcommittee?
• Palko - Members to participate Kelly, McGraw and Lukas
• Palko - MABE Legislative Luncheon
• Hill - Online scheduling (Feb?)
• Lukas - Farming for Hunger Presentation
• Palko - Infants and Toddlers Program

Executive session – 11:15 a.m.

Motion to go into executive session by Abell:  Second by Kelly

Yes= Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

Public Forum – 6 p.m.  - NONE

Action items

• Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes by Abell:  Second by Kelly

Yes= Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

• Personnel

Motion to approve the Personnel by Abell:  Second by Lukas

Yes= Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

• John Hanson Middle School grant of access 

Motion to approve Grant Access by Kelly:  Second by Lukas

Yes= Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

Adjournment 

Agenda for Board of Education Meeting, 1/9/18

The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. and recognition starts at 4:30 p.m.

The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and rebroadcast throughout the week. Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website www.ccboe.com. Select “Click Here to Watch the Board Meeting” from the middle of the home page to launch the meeting. The following is a tentative meeting agenda and subject to change.

Executive session – 12 p.m.

Call to order – 1 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance, Maurice J. McDonough High School

Recognition of 2018 Maryland General Assembly Student Pages

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

Superintendents update

• Reports of officers/board/committees
• Correspondence/Board member updates
• Education Association of Charles County update
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees update
• Student Board member update
• Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) anti-bullying efforts
• Student discipline programs
• Inclement weather procedures
• Proposed FY2019 operating budget
• Legislative update

Unfinished business

• Environmental scan update

New business and future agenda items

• New business
• Future agenda items

Recognition – 4:30 p.m.

• Check presentation from Charles County Arts Alliance
• Recognition of La Plata Rotary Club
• Resolutions: Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month; National School Counseling Week; and Gifted and Talented Education Month
• Students
• Employees 

Public Forum – 6 p.m. 

Action items

• Minutes
• Personnel
• John Hanson Middle School grant of access 

Adjournment 

Notes from Board of Education Meeting, 12/12/17

The Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, December 12 will be re-broadcast on Comcast Channel 96, Verizon FIOS Channel 12 and is available via webstream at http://www.ccboe.com/ . To view the full agenda and the various reports, please visit BoardDocs .

The below notes are my personal notes and are not intended to be all-inclusive or official minutes for the Board of Education meetings and are provided as a request from my supporters and the general public in a personal effort to be more transparent. Although I have diligently tried to make these notes as unbiased and accurate as possible, I am only human and do make mistakes.

Executive session – 12 p.m.

Call to order – 1 p.m. - Pledge of Allegiance – Thomas Stone High School
Superintendent’s update to the Board - Report

Correspondence/board member updates 

Education Association of Charles County update - Report

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees update - Report

Student Board member’s update - Report

Eligibility/discipline component - Oral Report (Holstein, Benson, Gill)

• Policy discussions took place with principals, teachers, athletic directors and councils, parents and students.  Presented at PAC and SAC.
• Discipline component addition - overwhelmingly all groups disagreed with adding this component.  Extracurricular activities is a positive influence.
• Recommendations for consideration
• change wording on absences to- 5 lawful absences within five days and will accept a note from parents
• keep GPA at 2.25 but allow one F.
• consider transition years from 8th - 9th so all students are eligible the first quarter of their freshman year.
• One more meeting to discuss what falls under extra curricular.

Dreambox math - Report

Project status update - Report

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Report

CVS Health Update - Report

Unfinished business

• Environmental Scan Survey - move forward with distribution
• Policy 4000 - Palko and McGraw still working
• Bullying Discussion and program - will add to a future agenda

New business and Future agenda items

• New business
• Future agenda items
• Marshall - invite Greek organizations  for participation as mentors and presentation
• Kelly - Parent Involvement Program
• McGraw - Eligibility Policy
• Lukas - Hanson right of way
• Kelly - Grading Policy Committee updates

Recognition – 4:30 p.m.

• James E. Richmond Leadership Excellence Award - Accepting: Board member Margaret Marshall in honor of her late husband, Cecil Marshall, former Board member
• Students - Charlie Shin, twelfth grade, Academic Achievement, Maurice J. McDonough High School, Principal: Steven Roberts; Diallo Barnes, eighth grade, Personal Responsibility, Milton M. Somers Middle School, Principal: Carrie Akins; Lucy Flynn, fifth grade, Career Readiness, Gale-Bailey Elementary School, Principal: Verniece Rorie; Clinton Cupples, III, fifth grade, Academic Achievement , Mary H. Matula Elementary School, Principal: Carrie Richardson; Joya Thompson, fifth grade, Academic Achievement, Arthur Middleton Elementary School, Principal: Louis D’Ambrosio
• Employees - Annemarie Simpson, mathematics teacher, McDonough; Peter Wilt, social studies teacher, Somers; Ann Herbert, prekindergarten teacher, Gale-Bailey; Samantha Clark, special education teacher, Matula; Karen Ferruzza, library media specialist, Middleton

Public Forum – 6 p.m. - None

Action items

• Minutes

Motion to approve the Minutes from the November board meeting by Kelly; Second by Marshall

Yes=Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko; Abstain=Abell

Motion to approve the Minutes from the Legislative Session by Abell; Second by Kelly

Yes=Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

• Personnel

Motion to approve Personnel by Abell; Second by Marshall

Yes=Abell, Crawford, Kelly, Lukas, Marshall, McGraw, Palko

Adjournment 

Agenda for Board of Education Meeting, 12/12/17

The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and is rebroadcast throughout the week.

Board meetings are also streamed live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com. Click on the middle of the main page to start the live streaming. The following agenda is tentative and subject to change.

Executive session – 12 p.m.

Call to order – 1 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance – Thomas Stone High School

Superintendent’s update to the Board

Reports of officers/boards/committees

• Correspondence/board member updates
• Education Association of Charles County update
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees update
• Student Board member’s update
• Eligibility/discipline component
• Dreambox math
• Project status update
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CVS Health update

Unfinished business

New business and Future agenda items

• New business
• Future agenda items

Recognition – 4:30 p.m.

• James E. Richmond Leadership Excellence Award
• Students
• Employees

Public Forum – 6 p.m.

Action items

• Minutes
• Personnel

Adjournment 

Legislative Breakfast, 12/4/17

The below notes are my personal notes and are not intended to be all-inclusive or official minutes for the Board of Education meetings and are provided as a request from my supporters and the general public in a personal effort to be more transparent. Although I have diligently tried to make these notes as unbiased and accurate as possible, I am only human and do make mistakes.

In attendance were all Board of Education members, the Superintendent and key staff, Delegates Jameson, Proctor, Wilson, Senator Mac Middleton, Commissioners Murphy and Davis.

CCPS Student Enrollment Overview
*Increased by over 500 and is now at 26,891

• 2012-2013
• African American 52%; White 27%; Hispanic 5.7%
• Special Education 9%; ELL 1%; FARMS 33%
• Graduation Rate 89.79%
• 2016-2017
• African American 55%; White 33%; Hispanic 8%
• Special Education 11%; ELL 2%; FARMS 36%
• Graduation Rate 92.17%

Student Costs

• CCPS per pupil $13,724
• Special Education Inclusion +$975 (1,671 students = $1,629,936)
• Special Education Regionalized Program +$8,464 (224 students = $1,895,936)
• Special Education Lifeskills A +$12, 905 (214 students = $2,761,670)
• Special Education Lifeskills B +$28,572 (30 students = $857,160)

Teacher Recruitment and Retention

• Nationwide shortage of teachers - since 2009, 35% drop in students going into teacher education programs
• Diversity
• National AVG for non-white teachers is 22.5%
• CCPS teachers - 78.4% white, 21.6% non-white
• 2017 hiring cohort 37.9% non-white teachers
• CCPS Administrators - 70% white, 30% non-white
• Maryland "Import State" 
• 60% of MD teachers from other states
• COL prohibitive
• CCPS lowest starting salary in region
• Grounds for discipline bill only protects below par teachers
• Data-based recruiting
• efficiently use time and money based on previous year hiring efforts
• build relationships with universities
• instructional focus for recruiting teams
• host job fairs
• highlight mentoring and professional development programs

Student Discipline - Suspension is a last resort

*discipline concerns are often a result of unmet behavioral health needs

• 2012-2013
• 364 suspensions at elementary schools
• 1,243 suspensions at middle schools
• 1,856 suspensions at high schools
• TOTAL - 3,463
• 2016-2017
• 390 suspensions at elementary schools
• 907 suspensions at middle schools
• 1,306 suspensions at high schools
• TOTAL - 2,603
• New strategies
• Restorative practices
• 12 certified trainers implemented in all middle schools this year
• Goal at all schools in 2 years
• Aspire Program
• piloted in 2 elementary schools
• costly, $175,000 per school
• Good results thus far but cost prohibitive
• Therapeutic In-School Intervention
• pilot in all high schools
• Parent Shadowing
• pilot in 8 schools

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.