2015 Annual Report - Carroll County Public Schools

CARROLL COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2015
ANNUAL REPORT
SUPER I N T EN D ENT S T EPH EN H.
G U T HR I E (L EF T ) AND CUR T IS
MUMMER T, O WNER OF BUCH ANAN
AU TO S TO R E S , WIT H T H E K IA
O P T I MA PR E SENT ED TO T H E
T E ACHER O F T H E YE AR .
MESSAGE FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT
C AR RO LL C O U N T Y
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LI KE TO E X T EN D A
SPE CI AL T H AN K YO U TO
BU CH AN AN AU TO STO R E S
F O R PAR T N ER I N G WI T H
T H E SCH O O L S YST EM TO
SU PP O R T T H E C AR RO LL
C O U N T Y T E ACH ER O F T H E
YE AR PRO GR AM. A S PAR T
O F T H E PAR T N ER SH I P,
BU CH AN AN AU TO
SER VI CE S PROVI D ED T H E
2 015 C AR RO LL C O U N T Y
T E ACH ER O F T H E YE AR
T H E USE O F A N E W KI A
O P T I MA F O R A YE AR .
The goal of this annual report is to highlight the accomplishments of
the past year and to provide our citizens with general information
about our schools.
This year marks my 34th year as an employee of Carroll County Public
Schools. During that time, I have always been proud of and impressed
by the work of our employees and the many accomplishments of our
students.
While our county still continues to decline in our student population
and our resources become strained, we still rank in the top five school
systems in the state.
Please take some time to browse through this report. After even a
quick review, I think you will be able to see why we have such an
outstanding school system and why we are known for our
commitment to quality education.
I would also like to thank you for the support you provide our school
system. We are very fortunate here in Carroll County to have a
wonderful community that values education and goes above and
beyond to support our schools.
If you would like additional information that is not contained in this
report, please visit our website at www.carrollk12.org or contact our
Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or
publicinfo@carrollk12.org.
Stephen H. Guthrie
Superintendent of Schools
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CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUILDING THE FUTURE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CARROLL COUNTY
2014-2015
2014-2015 GOALS
IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
All students will achieve at or above grade level through
a rigorous, articulated, and aligned instructional program,
and all students will be provided the skills necessary to
meet the challenges of the 21ST Century global community.
James L. Doolan
President (2016)
Jennifer A. Seidel
Vice-President (2016)
OPTIMIZE RESOURCES:
Carroll County Public Schools will make maximum,
effective, and efficient use of fiscal, human, and facility
resources, which align with and support student
achievement.
Virginia R. Harrison
(2018)
Bob E. Lord
(2018)
PROVIDE A SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT:
Carroll County Public Schools will provide a safe and
orderly environment for all students and staff.
STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION AND UNDERSTANDING:
Carroll County Public Schools will communicate
openly and honestly to foster a trusting and supportive
relationship with parents, community members, business
and public officials, and to foster mutual appreciation and
Devon M. Rothschild Matthew B. Saxton
(2018)
Student Representative (2014-2016)
respect for the diversity and commonality of our students,
staff, and community.
ENGAGE IN A PROCESS OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT:
Carroll County Public Schools will align all school and
system actions with the Objectives and Indicators of
the CCPS Comprehensive Master Plan, while continuing
to measure performance and ensuring all actions and
Richard Weaver
County Commissioner
Ex-Officio Member
Stephen H. Guthrie
Superintendent
Please note: This list of Board members reflects those who were in office during
2014-2015. Please visit our website for a list of current Board members and
officers, as well as contact information.
decisions are contributing to the attainment of the
Objectives and Indicators.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS 2014-2015
BOARDHOF
EDUCATION
IGHLIGHTS 2014-2015
Throughout the year,
Board members were
involved in many
activities in addition to
their regular monthly
Board of Education
meetings. Board
members hosted
work sessions on
a variety of timely
topics and hosted
town meetings giving
community members
an opportunity to voice
their concerns and ask
questions in an open forum. The Board and the
Superintendent conducted
joint meetings with the Board of
Commissioners of Carroll County
and the Legislative Delegation to
Annapolis. Members of the Board
served on numerous school system
and state committees related to the
education of our students. In addition,
Board members visited schools on a
regular basis and attended countless
school-sponsored and community
activities and events.
Two employee recognition ceremonies were held and students were
recognized for outstanding accomplishments at Board meetings
throughout the year.
Listed to the right are highlights from Board meetings throughout the
year. For more detailed information, please visit our website at
www.carrollk12.org and click on Agendas and Documents under
Board of Education.
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§Recognition of 135 retirees with a
combined 3,352.5 years of service
§Recognition of the International Parent
Leadership Program participants
§Approval of the Comprehensive
Maintenance Plan for Educational
Facilities
§Approval of proposed new Board
Policy AF: Student Data Privacy
§Approval of the Superintendent’s
Committee on the State Assessment
Survey
§Election of James Doolan as President
and Jennifer Seidel as Vice President
of the Board of Education
§Approval of curriculum guides for the
2015-2016 school year
§Approval of the High School Program
of Studies for 2016-2017
§Approval of the 2015 Five-Year
Comprehensive Master Plan
§Approval of the FY17 Capital Budget
and FY18-FY22 Capital Improvement
Program request
§Approval of the school calendar
§Approval of new Board Policy ECD:
Procurement of Green Product
Cleaning Supplies
§Approval of a Security Advisory
Council
§Approval of FY 16 Operating, Food
Service, and Debt Service budgets
§Approval of the Educational Facilities
Master Plan 2015-2024
§Approval of textbooks and instructional
materials
§Recognition of Steven Priester as the
first Carroll County student to serve
on the State Board of Education
§Seating of Matthew B. Saxton from
Century High School for a second term
as student representative to the Board
of Education.
✓✓ The Carroll County Public Schools Academy of Finance at Westminster High School was one of three schools in the nation to meet the
requirements for the National Academy Foundation’s NAFTrack Certified Hiring credentialing initiative. The program also was granted Model
Status by the National Academy Foundation.
✓✓ Runnymede Elementary School and North Carroll Middle School were recognized by the Baltimore Ravens for their service to the community
as part of the 2014 Ravens Honor Rows program.
✓✓ Sykesville Middle School was recognized with an award for its outstanding achievement in the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) program.
✓✓ Liberty High School’s Drama Program was selected as a winner for the American High School Theatre Festival, earning the opportunity to
perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
✓✓ The Westminster High School Technology Department received a $4,000 STEM grant from The Armed Forces Communication and Electronic
Association to provide students experiences with emerging technologies in 3D printing and programming.
✓✓ The Cranberry Station Elementary School Diversity Club won the statewide “Together We’re Better” competition for their video on bullying.
CCPS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2015
SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
✓✓ Westminster High School’s 2014 yearbook, The Owl, was recognized for excellence and is featured in the 2015 Jostens Look Book, celebrating
the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
✓✓ Carroll County Public Schools received the 2015 Community Partner of the Year Award from Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley.
✓✓ Shiloh Middle School was selected as a 2015 Maryland School of Character by the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson
University.
✓✓ Francis Scott Key High School was named a National School of Character for the 2014-2015 school year by Character.org.
✓✓ Friendship Valley Elementary School, Gateway School, and Mechanicsville Elementary School received recertification as Maryland Green
Schools for 2015. Spring Garden Elementary School received certification as a Green School.
✓✓ The North Carroll High School yearbook program was selected as a 2015 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence.
✓✓ Sara Zaranski, a parent volunteer at Robert Moton Elementary School, was one of twenty-four parents honored at the Eighth Annual Parent
Involvement Matters Awards Celebration.
✓✓ Mt. Airy Middle School achieved silver certification under the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Schools Rating System, a green
building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.
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CCPS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2015
STAFF
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Aaron Geiman, an agriscience teacher at North Carroll High School,
was selected to receive the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher
Award presented by the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
●●
Ann Marie Byrd, an ELA Specialist at Freedom Elementary School,
received the Edna May Merson Scholarship from the Council of
Educational Administrative and Supervisory Organizations of Maryland.
●●
Brendan Gallagher, a Biomedical Science teacher at the Carroll County
Career and Technology Center, was selected to participate in the
American Battle Monuments Commission’s Understanding Sacrifice
program and helped to develop a new teacher resource website.
●●
The Maryland State Athletic Directors Association (MSADA) named
Terence Molloy, Administrator of Athletics and Facilities at Westminster
High School, as Athletic Director of the Year for District 1B.
●●
Jared Wastler, assistant principal at Liberty High School, received the
2015 International Society for Technology in Education Administrator
Professional Learning Network Annual Award for Exemplary
Leadership.
●●
Rachel McCusker, a music teacher at Piney Ridge Elementary School,
was named Carroll County Teacher of the Year.
●●
James Carver, principal at North Carroll Middle School, and Catherine
Cramer, assistant principal at Mt. Airy Elementary School, received the
Rita Board Dowd Award for Outstanding Carroll County School
Administrators.
●●
Brandi Jason, an instrumental music teacher at Liberty High School,
was a quarterfinalist for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award.
●●
Sue Elseth, a special education resource teacher at Piney Ridge
Elementary School, received the Special Education Professional of the
Year Award presented by The Arc Carroll County.
●●
Donald Mongold, a Pupil Personnel Worker, received the Pupil
Personnel Worker of the Year Award presented by the Maryland
Association of Pupil Personnel. Katherine Green, Supervisor of Pupil
Personnel and Student Support Services, received the Distinguished
Service Award.
●●
Dawn Rathgeber, Assistant Supervisor of Health Education, received
the William Burdick Award from the Maryland Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
●●
Ryan Kelly, adapted physical education lead teacher; Meghan
Robertson, physical education teacher at Winfield Elementary School;
Susan Routson, physical education teacher at Runnymede Elementary
School; and Holly Walter, health teacher at Westminster Elementary
School received the Simon McNeely Award from the Maryland
Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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Lisa Spera from Ebb Valley Elementary School received the 2015
Maryland School Counselor of the Year award at the elementary level,
and Kenneth Goncz from Westminster High School received the
Principal of the Year Award from the Maryland School Counselor
Association.
Andrew Harrell, soccer coach at North Carroll High School, received the
2014 Coach of the Year award at the state level in the sport of boys
soccer.
John Baugher, principal of Francis Scott Key High School, was selected
as the Maryland State Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association
of Secondary School Principals.
C AR R O L L C O U N T Y T E A C H ER OF T H E YE AR R A C H EL MC CUSK ER , A MUSI C T E ACHER AT PI N E Y R I D G E EL EMEN TAR Y SCHO OL ,
WI T H S T U D ENT S .
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Artwork by Madeline Taylor, a ninth grade student at Century High School,
was featured in the Economic and Personal Finance Concepts Calendar
published by the Maryland Council on Economic Education.
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Caroline Freundel, a seventh grade student at Northwest Middle School,
was a finalist in the 28th annual “Champions of Courage” Black History
Month Essay Competition presented by M&T Bank.
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Nora Kennedy, a senior at Winters Mill High School, won third place in the
7th Annual Reginald F. Lewis Museum Juried High School Art Show.
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Three students from Carroll County Public Schools participated in a
performance on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage as members of
the Baltimore Symphony Youth Concert Orchestra.
●●
Matthew Saxton, Student Representative on the Board of Education of
Carroll County, was one of the two final candidates for the position of
Student Member of the Maryland State Board of Education for 2015-2016.
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Five high school seniors from Carroll County Public Schools were
selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars
Program.
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Atti Miller, a junior at Manchester Valley High School, received the Yes I
Can Award presented by the Council for Exceptional Children.
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A team of three Westminster High School students won first place in the
Central Region of the Fall Maryland Stock Market Game.
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Three high school seniors from Carroll County Public Schools were
Finalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Thirteen students from Carroll County Public Schools were selected as
Carson Scholars for 2015.
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Emily Heintz, a senior at Century High School, was one of only seventeen
students from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia selected to
participate in the 2014-2015 High School Seminar at the National Gallery
of Art. ●●
Liam Butler, a senior football player at Winters Mill High School, was one
of five scholarship winners at the annual Greater Baltimore Chapter of the
National Football Foundation’s annual scholar athlete banquet.
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Leah Jamison from Westminster High School placed first in Maryland
Region 2 and third overall for structural efficiency at the 2015 Maryland
Wood Bridge Challenge at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. She also
received the Design Excellence Award. Colin Hopkins placed second in
Region 2, and mentor and coach Hugh Jamison won the Mentor
Excellence Award for the second consecutive year.
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David Bassler, a senior at Francis Scott Key High School, received the
Captain John and Angie Skinner Merit Scholarship presented by the
Central Maryland Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and
Electronics Association.
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Kylie Garman, a fifth grade student at Sandymount Elementary School,
and William Vandegrift, a physical education teacher at Sandymount,
were selected as the 2015 Student Ambassador and Program Advisor for
the state of Maryland for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.
●●
Ryan Kirkpatrick, a fifth grade student at Cranberry Station Elementary
School, was honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a
Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards and with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
CCPS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2015
STUDENTS
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CCPS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2015
S T U D ENT S AT SPRI N G G AR DEN EL E MEN TAR Y S C H O O L CEL EBR AT ED T HE D ED I C AT I O N O F A MUR AL CR E AT ED BY F O UR T H G R ADER S AND
AR T I S T-I N-R E SI DEN C E DAN YE T T T U C K ER . T H E EI G H T-PAN EL MUR AL I S O N D I SPL AY I N T HE SCHO O L AN D R EMI N D S S T UDENT S TO AC T I VELY
SHO W P O SI T I V E C H AR A C T ER T R AI T S T H O U G H T H EI R CHO I CE S AN D BEHAVI O R S .
STUDENTS (CONTINUED)
●● Students from the Carroll County Career and Technology Center brought home 41 medals from the SkillsUSA Maryland State Leadership and Skills
Championships – 9 bronze, 11 silver, and 21 gold – the highest number of gold medals ever won by Carroll County. ●● Karley Copperthite, a senior at Winters Mill High School, won first place in the 2015 American Society of Safety Engineers Student Safety Awareness
Safety Video Contest.
●● Caitlyn Stupi, a Westminster High School junior in Honors Orchestra, with director Jennifer Bodrie Jones, was selected as a finalist in a national
scholarship essay contest sponsored by School Band & Orchestra.
●● Steven Priester, a senior at Manchester Valley High School, was a semifinalist in the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
●● Students from Century High School and Shiloh Middle School won Special Prizes for their documentaries at the Maryland History Day event. Krista
Bopst, a social studies teacher at Mt. Airy Middle School, received the District Teacher Award for Carroll County.
●● Payton Steele, a seventh grade student at Shiloh Middle School, was selected for Honorable Mention for Grades 7-8 in the 2015 Women of Tomorrow
Awards Program sponsored by The Maryland Commission for Women.
●● A poem and drawing by Jazmin Thomas, an eleventh grade student in Tina Thomen’s class at Manchester Valley High School, were featured on the
Maryland State Department of Education’s Facebook page.
●● Four FFA members from Carroll County high schools were selected to receive National FFA Scholarships.
●● Olivia Fuller, a fifth grade student at Spring Garden Elementary School, was honored as Outstanding Safety Patroller of the Year for Carroll County by
Mid-Atlantic AAA.
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Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Total
% of Graduating
Seniors Tested
Carroll County
523
532
510
1565
65%
Maryland
491
493
478
1462
75%
Nation
495
511
484
1490
52%
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Total
% of Graduating
Seniors Tested
2015
523
532
510
1565
65%
2014
523
530
510
1563
67%
2013
514
526
505
1545
65%
2012
517
528
504
1549
65%
2011
519
530
507
1556
63%
2011 State
Ranking
2012 State
Ranking
2013 State
Ranking
2014 State
Ranking
2015 State
Ranking
Grade 3
9th
7th
5th
7th
6th
Grade 4
6th
7th
7th
3rd
3rd
Grade 5
3rd
1st
5th
5th
4th
Grade 6
5th
1st
3rd
3rd
6th
Grade 7
5th
1st
3rd
2nd
6th
Grade 8
8th
2nd
3rd
1st
8th
SAT – FIVE YEAR COMPARISON
MSA READING
PARCC ELA/L
MSA MATHEMATICS
PARCC MATH
2011 State
Ranking
2012 State
Ranking
2013 State
Ranking
2014 State
Ranking
2015 State
Ranking
Grade 3
5th
4th
3rd
5th
2nd
Grade 4
2nd
6th
2nd
2nd
1st
Grade 5
3rd
5th
1st
5th
1st
Grade 6
2nd
3rd
3rd
3rd
1st
Grade 7
10th
4th
5th
6th
1st/2nd
Grade 8
10th
5th
4th
4th
4th
2011 State
Ranking
2012 State
Ranking
2013 State
Ranking
2014 State
Ranking
2015 State
Ranking
Grade 5
4th
6th
2nd
2nd
3rd
Grade 8
4th
4th
3rd
2nd
3rd
CCPS PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
SAT – 2015 GRADUATES
SCIENCE
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CCPS HUMAN RESOURCES / TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Department of Human Resources continued to serve employees of the Board
2122
Administrators and Supervisors
189
Directors, Assistant Superintendents
15
Other Professional Employees
96
Clerical/Secretarial
235
Instructional Assistants/Paraprofessionals
392
LPNs
6
Bus Drivers/Bus Assistants
0
Food Service Employees
123
Maintenance/Custodial Employees
309
of Education in matters pertaining to their employment. At the end of the fiscal year,
STAFFING 2015*
the total number of employees in the school system was approximately 3,487. The
Teachers New to the System
171
positions were distributed among employee groups as follows:
New Teachers Who Completed Training in the
State of Maryland
115
New Classified Employees
95
DEPARTURE RATE
Profefssional Employees
10.51%
Classified Employees
8.64%
* Figures obtained from the Hiring/Departure Analysis
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Total number of schools served
44
Total number of buses
194
Total number of miles driven daily
19,335
Total number of miles driven annually
3,480,423
in-service training for all bus drivers and bus assistants covering such topics as:
Total number of students transported
24,417
student behavior management, bullying, defensive driving and winter weather
Total number of non-transported students
742
Total transportation budget
$13,742,653
Total average daily cost
$76,348
and other relevant topics. A total of 330 school buses, to include buses used
Total cost per mile
$395
for class field trips, athletics, and other school-related activities are thoroughly
Total cost per pupil
$563
inspected three (3) times each year. All school bus
SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION
drivers are subject to pre-employment,
Total number of schools served
61
Total number of buses
69
The Transportation Services Department transported over 25,000 students to and
from school during the 2014-2015 school year. The Department provides annual
driving practices, student evacuations, first aid and CPR certification, special needs,
random and post-accident drug/
Total number of students transported
alcohol testing, criminal
In-county
711
background and
Out-of-county
77
Total
788
personal driving record
Total miles driven annually
1,689,279
Total special education transportation budget
$6,799,429
must pass a stringent
Total average daily cost
$33,997
school bus driver (CDL)
Total cost per mile
$403
Total cost per pupil
$8,629
checks, and all drivers
physical each year.
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Teachers/RNs/School Counselors
44
PRICE PER LUNCH - STUDENT
FOOD SERVICES
All Carroll County Public Schools offer a variety of
reasonably priced school breakfasts and lunches that
meet federal nutritional guidelines for school age
children. Free and reduced price meals are available to
those students who qualify under federally established
guidelines.
All foods offered in the school meals program are
approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students
enjoy items such as whole grain pizza with low-fat
cheese, deli sandwiches, and fresh entree salads. School
meals are calorically age-appropriate and offer balanced
Elementary School
$2.50
Middle School
$2.75
High School
$3.00
PRICE PER BREAKFAST - STUDENT
Elementary School
$1.50
Secondary School
$1.75
CCPS FOOD SERVICES
Total Number of Schools with Food Services
TOTAL NUMBER OF LUNCHES SERVED
2013 - 2014
1,306,832
2014 - 2015
1,266,789
Decrease
40,043
TOTAL CHILDREN’S BREAKFASTS SERVED
2013 - 2014
388,986
2014 - 2015
397,146
Increase
8,160
INCOME
Total Income 2014 - 2015
6,199,184
Meals and Milk Payments
1,979,057
Federal Reimbursements
2,950,906
State Reimbursements
87,785
Other*
1,181,436
nutrient content within the guidelines of the National
EXPENSES
Child Nutrition Program.
Total Expenses 2014 - 2015
5,994,820
Food (Used)
2,290,996
Labor and Fringes
3,370,899
Other
281,930
Equipment (New and Replacement)
50,995
Net Income / (Loss)
$204,364
* Other - Income other than from meal payments
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CCPS FINANCIAL DATA
REVENUE SOURCE
FY15
FY14
Increase
% Change
County Government
$172,875,135
$170,412,791
$2,462,344
1.4%
State of Maryland
134,766,236
136,502,894
(1,736,658)
-1.3%
Federal
11,073,156
10,437,632
635,524
6.1%
Other
3,005,297
3,119,823
(114,526)
-3.7%
TOTAL REVENUES
$321,719,824
$320,473,140
1,246,684
0.4%
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
FY15
% of Total
FY14
% of Total
% Change in FY15
from FY14
Administration
5,027,053
1.5%
5,071,153
1.6%
-0.9%
Mid-Level Administration
22,634,321
6.9%
23,435,627
7.2%
-3.4%
Instructional Salaries
121,120,590
37.0%
120,735,140
37.3%
0.3%
Instructional Supplies
8,117,186
2.5%
7,701,148
2.4%
5.4%
Other Instructional Costs
2,261,402
0.7%
2,271,248
0.7%
-0.4%
Student Personnel
1,573,421
0.5%
1,623,292
0.5%
-3.1%
Health Services
3,426,592
1.0%
3,214,202
1.0%
6.6%
Transportation
20,542,083
6.3%
20,280,550
6.3%
1.3%
Operation of Plant
23,494,796
7.2%
24,815,127
7.7%
-5.3%
Maintenance of Plant
7,724,766
2.4%
6,828,381
2.1%
13.1%
Fixed Charges
73,253,390
22.4%
70,027,544
21.6%
4.6%
Community Services
269,329
0.1%
244,861
0.1%
10.0%
Special Education
37,473,986
11.4%
36,687,119
11.3%
2.1%
Capital Outlay
674,522
0.2%
756,645
0.2%
-10.9%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$327,593,437
100.0%
$323,692,037
100.0%
1.2%
A S PAR T O F A P TA-SP O N S OR ED PR O G R A M, S T U DEN T S AT S AN DYMO UN T EL EMEN TAR Y SCHO O L D R E S SED I N I SL AN D G E AR AND
PAR T I C I PAT ED I N A S T EEL DR U M B AN D C I R C L E WH ER E T HE Y HAD T HE O PP O R T UN I T Y TO PL AY T HE D R UMS .
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A plan to prioritize key school system initiatives for the next five years and to develop the organizational
framework in which those initiatives will be achieved and measured.
PREPARE GLOBALLY
COMPETITIVE STUDENTS
MEET INDIVIDUAL
STUDENT NEEDS
DEVELOP & MAINTAIN AN PROVIDE A SAFE, ORDERLY,
EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE & MODERN ENVIRONMENT
Fully implement a CCPS
curriculum aligned with
the Common Core
Standards, Next
Generation Science
Standards, and other
newly adopted State
standards.
Close the achievement
gap between our
highest achieving
students and our
struggling students.
Attract and retain highly
qualified, effective, and
diverse employees by
offering competitive
pay and benefits.
Provide appropriate
education services for
students identified with
Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Promote a culture of
diversity in the
workplace.
Partner with local
institutions of higher
education to ensure
college readiness.
Enhance programs to
ensure career readiness
for all students.
Enhance alternative
programs aligned with
the needs of at-risk
students.
Develop an electronic
teacher and leader
observation, evaluation,
feedback, and
professional
development system.
Implement a K-12 gifted
and talented program
aligned with COMAR
requirements.
Continuously monitor
organization’s
alignment with the
Vision 2018 Plan.
Reduce bullying,
violence, intolerance,
and behavioral
disruptions.
Improve and modernize
school facilities and
school buses.
Enhance security for
students, staff,
volunteers, and visitors.
CCPS VISION 2018 Activities & Accomplishments
VISION 2018: FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Enhance alternative
learning opportunities
through the use of
digital resources.
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CCPS VISION 2018 Activities & Accomplishments
CCPS VISION 2018 A C T IV I T IE S & A C C O M P LI SHM E N T S
Based on community input, in 2012-2013 the Board of Education revised governing documents to abandon its vision and mission
statement in favor of a Core Statement, Core Values, and Core Beliefs to support their Goals Statements. Immediately following the
establishment of these new documents, the Superintendent began a process to establish an organizational plan, aligned with these
new governance ideals, to define priorities and guide the operations of the system for the next five years. The plan was to prioritize
key school system initiatives for the next five years and to develop the organizational framework in which those initiatives will be
achieved and measured. The organizational plan is titled Vision 2018: Five-Year Strategic Initiatives.
The initiatives of the plan are divided into four focus areas derived from Board of Education Core Values and Beliefs: Prepare Students
to be Competitive in a Global Setting and Economy; Provide Instruction That Meets Each Student’s Needs; Recruit and Retain a Highly
Qualified, Effective, and Diverse Workforce; and Provide Secure, Orderly, and Modern Facilities. Each major focus area is defined
by objectives and implemented through strategic initiatives. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, each school developed its
school improvement plan after conducting a needs assessment based on the Vision 2018 focus areas.
Following are the major accomplishments and activities conducted during the 2014-2015 school year under each focus area. This
report builds on the activities from the 2013-2014 school year.
F O C US ARE A ON E :
PR EPAR E S T U DEN T S TO BE C O M PE T I T I VE I N A GLO B AL E C ONOMY
1) Arranged for middle school visits to historically black
colleges and universities, as well as other colleges, in the
surrounding areas.
2) Presented to the students in the Teacher Academy of
Maryland about diversity and multicultural education.
3) Conducted informational sessions with parents and
community members to promote participation in dual
enrollment.
4) Updated guidelines for participation in dual enrollment and
trained staff on the new procedures.
5) Developed transition courses for Algebra and English in
collaboration with Carroll Community College.
6) Developed and implemented common assessments for
approximately 85% of our PreK - 12 core content areas.
7) Began building content in OneNote, part of the SharePoint
environment, which will allow us to gradually move our
content from the intranet to the internet.
8) Continued to integrate Universal Design for Learning
principles into the curriculum for all content areas. It is an
on ongoing process.
9) Implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in grades 3-12.
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10) Utilized Ready Step and PSAT scores to provide Nationally
Normed data to students and staff in grades 8-11.
11) Administered PARCC testing in grades 3-11.
12) Implemented the College and Career Readiness Standards
in all curricular areas for elementary, middle and high
schools.
13) Implemented additional upgrades to the WiFi system and
improved the overall Internet Bandwidth capability. This
enabled the implementation of BYOD.
14) Microsoft Office 365 (cloud-based services) was released
for use by students and staff.
15) The Microsoft Student Advantage Program was
implemented for all students and staff. This program
provides up to 5 downloads of Microsoft Office 2013
Professional Plus to personal devices including tablets and
smart phones.
16) SharePoint was integrated for use in selected staff projects.
17) Improved the instructional computer to student ratio to
1.95:1. This included the integration of 35 Wireless Mobile
Carts containing 1,151 Laptop Computers. (Some MSDE
Race-to-the-Top grant funding was utilized.)
18) Added business completer program at Gateway.
19) Trained all members of the Student Services Department
staff to facilitate Poverty Simulations.
20) Developed counseling plans to address achievement gaps
and individual student deficiencies.
21) Expanded and standardized data collection and analysis
for PRIDE students.
22) Increased student internships at Gateway by utilizing
internal opportunities.
23) Conducted intensive training for school-based Student
Services Teams (SST) to align intervention strategies.
24) Surveyed SST’s on current level of functioning to meet
individual student needs.
25) Provided ongoing professional development on data driven
decision making to elementary resource teachers who, in
turn, work closely with classroom teachers helping them
to use data effectively to monitor progress and provide
appropriate interventions.
26) Developed new data reporting tools in conjunction with
the Department of Research and Accountability to help
administrators focus on high priority data three times a
year.
27) Provided ongoing professional development to elementary
administrators on successful execution of SIT goals and
strategies.
28) Added “Reading Plus” to the middle school ELA curriculum
to provide teachers with additional alternatives for student
intervention and enrichment.
29) Implemented the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) to all 2nd
grade students, increasing the accuracy of and objectivity
to the screening and identification process for the Gifted
and Talented Program.
30) Designed and implemented units of study in the middle
school STEM and Humanities areas for Gifted and Talented
(GT) students. GT students also developed research
projects in either the STEM or Humanities area that were
showcased for professional feedback at the end of the
school year.
31) Collaborated with McDaniel College to offer a GT teacher
certification program for CCPS teachers.
32) Coordinated meetings of the GT Parent and Community
Steering Team to look at the resources and programs in
place at the high school level. They’ve also discussed
transitioning the student from 8th to 9th grade to ensure
that schedules and 4 year plans are designed to meet the
student’s needs.
33) Trained key instructional staff in the design and use of
Microsoft 365 to determine its potential for teacher and
student use. The 365 environment will also be explored as
an option for web-based curriculum storage and access.
34) Planned for the opening of a new high school autism
program at North Carroll High School.
35) Utilized math and reading intervention monies in grades
6-8 to provide increased individualized instruction and
resources for non-traditional students.
36) Modified the middle school Autism program to better meet
the needs of the students.
37) Utilized the middle school Southern Regional Education
Board (SREB) study to make recommendations for
consistent delivery of school services to non-traditional
students.
38) Implemented new features to the online teacher and
principal evaluation system.
CCPS VISION 2018 Activities & Accomplishments
F O CUS AR E A T WO:
MEET EACH STUDENT ’S INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS
39) Additional reports were implemented in the Testing &
Assessment Center providing teachers with their student
achievement data both summarized and disaggregated in
a variety of ways. This helps identify trends where student
achievement can be improved.
T HE M ANC HE S T ER VAL L E Y H IG H S C H O O L C L A S S OF 2 0 1 9 C OL L E C T ED O VER 7 0 0 F O O D I T EMS AN D 1 5 0 PER SO N AL HYG I EN E I T EMS
F O R T HE S CH O O L’S F O O D PAN T R Y.
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CCPS VISION 2018 Activities & Accomplishments
F O C US ARE A T H REE :
D E VELOP AND M AI NTAI N AN EF F E C T I V E WO R K F OR C E
40) Established mentor/mentee relationships among minority
teachers and new hires.
41) Planned and hosted a luncheon for new minority teacher
hires in August 2014.
42) Invited Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
teacher candidates to schedule screening interviews.
43) Collaborated with the Department of Human Resources to
offer open contracts to minority teaching candidates.
44) Utilized non-tenured, minority teachers as recruiters at their
alma mater.
45) Invited members of the Diversity Leadership Committee to
actively participate in the recruiting efforts at HBCU, as well
as in the National Association of Black School Educators
(NABSE) job fair.
46) Established draft by-laws for NABSE.
47) Enhanced and modified the electronic teacher observation
and evaluation system to allow for additional reports and
data collection tools. Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)
are now stored in the system and ratings are automatically
transferred to the teacher’s evaluation. In addition, the
application has been expanded to include evaluation
completion and storage for curriculum supervisors.
48) Worked with MSDE data to provide schools with
professional development opportunities to target increased
rigor in SLOs.
49) Completed a comprehensive job classification and
salary review for Technology Services and utilized it as a
framework for the creation of a new salary scale for ATSP.
50) Completed full integration of Microsoft Direct Access
VPN technology that allows all staff with CCPS laptops to
securely access CCPS network resources via a remote
internet connection.
51) Completed the process of converting all CCPS-owned bus
routes to contractor-operated bus routes for FY 2015-2016
by providing a retirement incentive to CCPS bus driver
employees.
52) Established a Transportation Resource Center worksite
to house all significant transportation operational data;
driver files, bus inventory, bus inspections, bus referrals,
contractor information, etc.
53) Continued the process of matching (geocoding) student
addresses to the Transfinder routing base map with 99.5 %
accuracy.
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54) Completed the process of converting outdated boundary
maps to new “parcel-based” maps to be used for future
school boundary adjustments.
55) Completed the transition from manual and partial computer
routing to full computerized routing using Transfinder
RouteFinder Pro for all 194 regular education bus routes.
56) Provided Transfinder-generated bus routes with detailed
driving directions and student information to schools and
bus contractors. Routing map improvements were made
to road center lines, school bus loops/driveways and bus
contractor locations to improve routing accuracy.
57) Provided training to schools with Infofinder LE, a
Transfinder routing module, allowing schools and offices to
easily identify school bus assignments and bus stops by
entering a student’s address.
58) Reorganized the Transportation Services Department (TSD)
by creating two transportation planner/analyst positions
thus enabling the TSD to intensify and speed up our
process improvements involving Transfinder, GIS mapping,
the Transportation Resource Center, Sharepoint, and project
management.
59) Developed procedures and technology to comply with the
Affordable Care Act provisions which included changes
to staffing of contingent employees and communicating
changes to all affected employees.
60) Developed and implemented an incentive plan for teachers
who met criteria for retirement benefits. The success of
this program has allowed staffing reductions without a
significant number of lay-offs of current teachers for next
school year.
61) Conducted a competitive bid process to analyze benefits
for employees resulting in more cost effective and
improved customer service. Implemented prescription drug
benefits through a new provider.
62) Explored opportunities to establish and improve employee
wellness programs.
63) Maintained effective employee relations to assure
compliance with bargaining agreements and
implementation of bargained salary adjustments and bonus
payments.
64) Analyzed teacher recruitment venues to determine
recruiting events that produce the most effective, diverse
candidates.
T H E S CHO O L’S O U T D O O R C L A S SR O O M SPA C E .
F O CUS AR E A F OUR:
PR OV ID E A SE C U R E , O R D ER LY, AN D MO DERN EN V I R ON MEN T
65) Provided opportunities for Carroll County Public Schools’
73) Implemented new Firewalls hardware and made additional
66) Provided workshops for multicultural leadership with
74) Senior staff created and led a statewide Student Data
mediation process.
middle school students.
67) Updated classroom lessons on bullying/harassment to
include cyberbullying and cyber safety.
68) Added cultural proficiency module to the new nurse
orientation.
69) Revised the code of conduct, which promotes fair,
consistent, and progressive discipline strategies.
70) Developed an electronic bullying reporting system
allowing for timely reporting and proactive use of live
data.
71) Implemented new security protocols for schools.
72) Implemented system-wide Access Control and Visitor
Management Systems per recommendations from the
Security Advisory Committee. Also continued to install
additional cameras and updates to the surveillance
system including the updated version of Genetec
surveillance application and upgraded video servers.
infrastructure upgrades to further enhance network security.
Privacy Task Force consisting of CIO’s, Legal Counsel, and
Accountability Directors from eight school systems to
study and make recommendations on this topic.
75) Modernized and improved our process of data sharing
with schools by implementing web-based solutions that
provide schools with needed transportation data.
CCPS VISION 2018 Activities & Accomplishments
S T UD ENT S AT TANE Y TO WN EL E MEN TAR Y S C H O O L USED T H EI R MAT H SK I L L S AN D AN EN G I N EER I N G D E SI G N PR O CE S S TO I MPR O VE
76) Completed three (3) thorough bus inspections (summer,
fall & spring) for all 350 school buses serving CCPS.
77) Provided pre-service and in-service classroom and
behind-the-wheel training for over 450 school bus drivers
and assistants involving over 3,000 training hours.
78) Completed over 200 school bus driver observations in
accordance with MSDE driver observation requirements
79) Implemented the keyless entry technology for all facilities
via the proximity badge system.
80) Developed electronic record storage for all CCPS
employee files.
The Vision 2018 plan will be monitored annually by the Superintendent of Schools and will be a focal point of discussions throughout
each fiscal year with the Board and school system leaders.
Progress toward implementation, as well as communication of the plan, will be continuously evaluated and adjusted.
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CCPS DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY
C ARR O L LTO WNE
H AM P S T E AD
R UN N YMED E
CH ARL E S C AR R OL L
L I N TO N SPR I N G S
S AN DYMO UN T
CR ANBERR Y S TAT ION
M AN CHE S T ER
SPR I N G G AR D EN
EBB VAL L E Y
M E CHAN I C S V I L L E
TAN E Y TO WN
EL DER SBUR G
M T. AI R Y
WE S TMI N S T ER
EL MER A . WOL FE
PAR R ’S R I D GE
WI L L I AM WI N CHE S T ER
FREED O M D IS T RIC T
PI N E Y R I D GE
WI N F I EL D
FRIENDSH IP VAL L E Y
R O BER T MOTO N
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6542 Ridge Road, Sykesville 21784
Nicole Jensen, Acting
410-751-3530, 410-795-5673
3719 Littlestown Pike, Westminster 21158
Rebecca DuPree
410-751-3211
505 North Center Street, Westminster 21157
Pamela Meyers
410-386-4440
3100 Swiper Road, Manchester 21102
Robert Mitchell
410-386-1550
1021 Johnsville Road, Sykesville 21784
Cynthia Bell
410-751-3520, 410-795-1702
119 North Main Street, Union Bridge 21791
Tracy Belski
410-751-3307
5626 Sykesville Road, Sykesville 21784
Allison Smith
410-751-3525, 410-795-4767
1100 Gist Road, Westminster 21157
Theresa Ball
410-751-3650
3737 Shiloh Road, Hampstead 21074
Arlene Moore
410-751-3420
375 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville 21784
Patricia Reed
410-751-3280, 410-549-5008
3224 York Street, Manchester 21102
Martin Tierney
410-751-3410
3838 Sykesville Road, Sykesville 21784
Steven Wernick
410-751-3510
405 North Main Street, Mt. Airy 21771
Deborah Winson
410-751-3540, 301-829-1515, 410-795-6974
202 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy 21771
Karen Covino
410-751-3559, 301-829-6585
6315 Freedom Avenue, Sykesville 21784
Craig Dunkleberger
410-751-3535, 410-795-9022
3000 Langdon Drive, Westminster 21158
Debra Benner
410-751-3203
2222 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg 21048
Shakira Murphy
410-751-3215
700 Boxwood Drive, Hampstead 21074
Wendy Leishear
410-751-3433
100 Kings Drive, Taneytown 21787
Christy Farver
410-751-3260
811 Uniontown Road, Westminster 21158
Whitney Warner
410-751-3222
70 Monroe Street, Westminster 21157
Joseph Dorsey
410-751-3230
4401 Salem Bottom Road, Westminster 21157
Nicholas Shockney
410-751-3242, 410-795-6701
1413 Washington Road, Westminster 21157
Darryl Robbins
410-751-3610
M AT T HE W S A X TON, S T U DEN T R EPR E SEN TAT I V E O N T HE B O AR D O F ED UC AT I O N O F C AR R O L L C O UN T Y; J I M D E WEE S , C ARR OL L C O UNT Y
SH ER I F F ; AND S T E V EN PRI E S T ER , S T U DEN T R EPR E SEN TAT I VE O N T HE MAR YL AN D S TAT E B O AR D O F ED UC AT I O N AN D A S T UDENT AT
M ANC HE S T ER VAL L E Y H I G H S C H O O L .
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M T. AI R Y
NOR T HWE S T
S YK E S V I L L E
N E W WI ND SO R
OK L AHOM A R OAD
WE S TMI N S T ER E A S T
N O R T H C ARR O L L
SHILOH
WE S TMI N S T ER WE S T
102 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy 21771
Karl Streaker
410-751-3554, 301-829-1314
1000 Green Valley Road, New Windsor 21776
David Bortz
410-751-3355
2401 Hanover Pike, Hampstead 21074
James Carver
410-751-3440
99 Kings Drive, Taneytown 21787
David Watkins
410-751-3270
6300 Oklahoma Road, Sykesville 21784
Erin Brilhart
410-751-3600
3675 Willow Street, Hampstead 21074
Scott Lavender
410-386-4570
HIGH
CEN T U R Y
NOR T H C ARR OL L
F R AN CI S SC OT T K E Y
S OU T H C ARR OL L
355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville 21784
Troy Barnes
410-386-4400, 410-386-4408
3825 Bark Hill Road, Union Bridge 21791
John Baugher
410-751-3320
L I BER T Y
5855 Bartholow Road, Eldersburg 21784
Kenneth Goncz
410-751-3560, 410-795-8102, 410-795-8103
M AN CH E S T ER VAL L E Y
3300 Maple Grove Road, Manchester 21102
Joseph Guerra, Acting
410-386-1673
1400 Panther Drive, Hampstead 21074
Thomas Clowes
410-751-3450
1300 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville
21784
Diane Cooper
410-751-3575, 410-795-8516
WE S TM INS T ER
1225 Washington Road, Westminster 21157
Jeffrey Hopkins
410-751-3630
7301 Springfield Avenue, Sykesville 21784
Ralph Billings
410-751-3545, 410-795-9081
121 Longwell Avenue, Westminster 21157
Christian Roemer
410-751-3656
60 Monroe Street, Westminster 21157
Amy Gromada
410-751-3661
CCPS DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS
MIDDLE
WINT ER S M IL L
560 Gorsuch Road, Westminster 21157
Eric King
410-386-1500
OTHER
C ARR OL L C O U NT Y C AREER AND
T E CH N O LO GY CEN T ER
1229 Washington Road, Westminster 21157
William Eckles
410-751-3669
C ARR OL L C O U NT Y O U T D O OR
SCH O O L
Hashawha Environmental Center
300 John Owings Road, Westminster 21158
Gina Felter, Principal
Principal/Teacher’s Office - 410-751-3301
Central Office - 410-751-3167
C ARR OL L SPRIN G S SCHO OL
495 South Center Street, Westminster 21157
Gretchen Glas
410-751-3620
CR OS SR OADS M I D D L E SCHO O L
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster 21157
Bryan Wetzel
410-751-3691
G AT E WAY S CHO O L
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster 21157
Bryan Wetzel
410-751-3691
FL E X IBL E S T UDEN T SUPP O R T
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster 21157
Bryan Wetzel
410-751-3685
PRIDE PR O GR AM
1100 Gist Road, Westminster 21157
Michael Scalzi, 410-751-3653
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creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all
persons with regard to its employment practices and in the provision
of services, programs, and activities. The CCPS does not discriminate
on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental
or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex,
or sexual orientation. The CCPS provides non-discriminatory access
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regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited
to, the Boy Scouts). The following person has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Gregory
J. Bricca, Director of Research and Accountability, 125 North Court
Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3068.
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North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3177, or
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