QACPS Board Report

August 2023 Edition

Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial

Nancy Crim won the August Energizer Bunny Award. Way to go, Nancy!!

New Administrative Appointments

The Board announced Mark Dufendach as the new Chief Financial Officer.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Policy 620 - Materials of Instruction - Second Read

Dr. Kibler presented the second read of proposed changes to Policy 620. Comments on these proposed changes should be emailed to Kari Denis - kari.denis@qacps.org.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Digital Spanish Textbook Renewal (Levels 1-4)

The Board approved the three year digital license renewal for digital Spanish textbooks. Fiscal Impact: $77,540.61. Budget Source: Other Instructional Costs, Regular Program, Foreign Language-Secondary General, Unrestricted Funds.

Occupational Therapist

The Board approved the contract with Wendy Carpenter for Occupational Therapy services. Fiscal Impact: $99,750.00. Budget Source: FY 24 Restricted & Unrestricted Operating Budget

Contract Approval - Chesapeake Speech

The Board approved the contract with Chesapeake Speech for Speech Therapy services. Fiscal Impact: $92,000.00. Budget Source: FY 24 Unrestricted and Restricted Operating Budget.

Contract Approval - Refuse & Recycling

The Board approved the contract with BFI Waste Services, LLC (Republic Services) for refuse and recycling services utilizing the State of Maryland contract. Fiscal Impact: $130,000.00 Budget Source: FY 24 Unrestricted Operating Budget.