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Committee members had limited discussion during second/third consideration stage; when the roll call concluded the chair announced three votes in the affirmative and the item was forwarded for full‑board public comment.

Ending: The new curriculum policy will be posted for public comment and returned to the board after the comment period per the normal policy process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Policy & Governance Committee Meeting March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted to forward a proposed new policy on developing curriculum documents for instructional programs in elementary and secondary schools to the full board for public comment.","taxTitle","Prince George's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",14202,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127157,"Committee declines to add ‘hybrid modality’ board‑meeting policy to this year’s work plan",557,4447000,5004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1&start=4447&end=5004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1/thumbnail_4447000.jpg","/articles/6127157/Maryland/Committee-declines-to-add-hybrid-modality-boardmeeting-policy-to-this-years-work-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127157-7fd6901adb3b796dd376ad5fedb3356f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763347&Signature=hCjiYsMgldmUCnP6ez9lb-Q3~h0149Y4fgeFAoJbB6oIeHPgxmZbL62aGflpN6XZAkatM8ZY1QM43JEFZV0kiQFRB4uajq-DLIrMrUtiY-eqz9TXltj6oUNG5ZlecfzfSToOGtMGd6jBoc-o6GkuH~WXU~T8CPi7MlhB-4HG3x0FY7Nv9V36cm56Hp5haPHnpDXhK2qMmOdeLjZFi1OJQzY68wPxbz0HzN2JSIcb83w4v9goPB2PnxaTgE8CdC6d7nfQWjSlj2GPFs7lRMhS46WsJZ82yTzapg9tIVzHXkTFAWQQofnG0e8p5tIhYfC~HJHhRZuOc5CA02REMN8Qjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy and Governance Committee considered whether to add a new or revised policy to allow hybrid participation in board business meetings but ultimately did not move the matter forward on March 11.

The committee discussed tradeoffs between flexibility for individual members and the value of in‑person public meetings. Board member Walker said she opposed hybrid in‑person models for regular business meetings, arguing that elected officials should meet in person where the public expects to see them. Board member Booser Struthers also urged in‑person meetings, noting the board has significantly fewer in‑person sessions now than in earlier years and that the meeting calendar is public and longstanding.

Dr. Moss, the committee chair, had noted a recent instance when a member’s illness left the member unable to vote in person; Ms. Welsh reiterated that the chair had requested pursuing a hybrid option to accommodate such situations. Board members debated who would decide whether a member could participate remotely in a specific meeting and under what conditions.

When the committee took the question, members did not approve adding the hybrid‑modality policy to the work plan for this year; the committee therefore will not pursue that policy change in the current cycle.

Ending: The committee left existing in‑person meeting expectations in place and may revisit the question in a future work‑plan cycle if members request it again.","After debate, the Policy & Governance Committee did not add a proposed hybrid‑meeting policy to its current work plan; members cited in‑person public access, board continuity and scheduling norms as reasons.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127162,"Committee postpones review of outdated E‑Rate policy and requests IT briefing",878,5037000,5915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1&start=5037&end=5915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1/thumbnail_5037000.jpg","/articles/6127162/Maryland/Committee-postpones-review-of-outdated-ERate-policy-and-requests-IT-briefing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127162-fe3b69d3b904659ce2cfda516c11a40d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763347&Signature=k0O700NVP9fYzVS379rGTeFDhkjN5aVyYyb5LkbKehfAA5Zn0wl6FLFhUJi7MGOWI1yrHYh4p~I4SsiOHw0WeyDqRoJhltvA00p0~AjGpMRpxd-ewBYwdIsGEEomN31YOSJ9URfFKPi2AVGyrM0WNZu9-9shjL5kDf0HdKcDm2ycBeBhXvLLN11YKYKy-HzGGtYDl3X9zaRDm3QWKPLLGL-LyB463hNbo980jYpMxRkMq4jVO5ijq5~mPIOmcqck8RppM3~zwQWW-ylRJ9S-KGtesq2itHvVyeTsW0FOQOVrPG5yir3FLla1dXAnkGp9wvpgV5vbhd1i1-PJiU5W4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy and Governance Committee postponed further consideration of Policy 01/2024 (E‑Rate management) on March 11 and asked staff from the information‑technology office to appear at a future meeting.

Ms. Welsh told the committee that the existing policy dates to 2011 and contains lengthy procurement and technical details that better belong in administrative procedures. She said the district previously risked funding loss when schools submitted independent applications and that consolidating E‑Rate applications at the district level maximizes discounts tied to free‑and‑reduced‑price meal counts.

Ms. Welsh summarized key requirements that must be reflected in policy and procedure: a designated superintendent designee must calculate district discount levels, file required FCC forms (including Form 471), ensure Internet‑safety certifications are in place, and run an open competitive procurement process aligned with E‑Rate rules. She told the committee that the administrative procedure has been recently updated but the board policy itself is out of date.

Board members asked for an IT‑department briefing and for staff to confirm operational impacts and timing before the committee moves the policy forward. Several members also noted national debate over future E‑Rate funding and urged careful attention to federal changes. The committee voted to postpone consideration until the next Policy & Governance meeting and requested the IT team attend; the roll call recorded three votes in the affirmative.

Ending: Policy 01/2024 will return for further consideration with IT staff present to explain current practices, procedural responsibilities and any staffing or procurement implications.","Policy 01/2024 (E‑Rate management) was deferred so committee can hear technical briefings from IT staff; Ms. Welsh described the current policy as dated and recommended district‑level management of E‑Rate applications.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127165,"Committee pauses changes to board members’ expense reimbursement policy pending Attorney General review",635,2976000,3611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1&start=2976&end=3611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1/thumbnail_2976000.jpg","/articles/6127165/Maryland/Committee-pauses-changes-to-board-members-expense-reimbursement-policy-pending-Attorney-General-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127165-db3362ec5126be6f741bdca8f4c761d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763347&Signature=UUYuoRpYfnFa-eBMLjzDonnM7m0Jj6WDGADtBrlJQtIQb0sHNO-pyU-iBEGa5zOnmGwxFaAwfahdPMcsWssC~yReHw0XKDQALWKNy4wzqNYcSFo-9HF6g3fpQBg02YXJrD3yKVlvavxOsZyQ~hwhvl0YxlLOAaf8kpe9-CbX3LvWZA1PAHA18P2OOCwQsxA9ooLEN8fbxJSlr0-ZjJ61qwApX8r6FoeV1P5zNkRNGJZTgRTRzdouyHUBVivmmiyEgJLJ1YUgIxBa8BjvCTTlLweBac9xH-zgFF9jFzxBYPPo0nfGEsmrp67vnyq7-yMGtk3Z3SQvhq8qpf0XL9-7lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy and Governance Committee on March 11 voted to postpone consideration of proposed revisions to Policy 9.354 (board members’ voucher reimbursement of expenses) and requested that board counsel prepare a request to the Maryland Attorney General for legal guidance.

Ms. Welsh reviewed staff edits and described a principal uncertainty raised by internal audit and legal counsel: whether internal audit may provide pre‑approval guidance on proposed expenses (internal audit said it should not) and whether mileage should be calculated from a board member’s home or the district office for tax and reimbursement purposes. Ms. Welsh said she had discussed the policy language with internal audit and recommended that board members “obtain guidance about the expenditure from the director of the board office.”

Board counsel told the committee that Maryland law places limits on allowances for board members. The attorney said Section 3‑1003 of the Maryland education code established a $7,000 cap on annual allowances for board members and noted the statute’s language is specific; counsel recommended seeking an Attorney General opinion to clarify whether certain reimbursements or conference costs could exceed that cap. Counsel also described the IRS and case‑law complexity for determining a board member’s principal place of business for mileage reimbursement and recommended a conservative interpretation until the Attorney General opines.

Board members raised practical concerns. Board member Boozer Struthers said the mileage question is especially consequential for members who live far from the district office and warned that current rules could create large reimbursements for remote members. Several members said the legal ambiguity and potential exposure warranted pausing policy changes.

After discussion the committee voted to postpone Policy 9.354 and instructed the board attorney to prepare a letter to the Attorney General addressing the committee’s questions. The roll call showed four votes in the affirmative. Members emphasized the request for a formal legal interpretation before the committee advances changes to the reimbursement policy.

Ending: The committee postponed the item and will resume consideration after counsel obtains formal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office.","The committee postponed consideration of Policy 9.354 (Board Members’ Voucher Reimbursement of Expenses) and asked board counsel to seek an Attorney General opinion about mileage origin rules and statutory caps on allowances.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127167,"PGCPS committee advances revision of community‑schools policy after detailed staff briefing",2402,311000,2713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1&start=311&end=2713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664804-3da1336fb78059dba7a0fd4d310e5af1/thumbnail_311000.jpg","/articles/6127167/Maryland/PGCPS-committee-advances-revision-of-communityschools-policy-after-detailed-staff-briefing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127167-b9452eddf3d148a515b2e6833ceb558d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763347&Signature=bfk1C0jKT1Lby9xYq~TjxyF8YVdROJgT0aiNo-GO5Ulz17WD5lbVdozOnNcAYJwoZZtP2ntWNE6CRmhlbqBUUAe2krfE8mPwc3K4QrCBivXXJ-mRNPlz49vsc0gT4QVZUSRWK9XmK-waSCTsGVe5HI5t5vNWcgyDDQW-IDEj9YNszhQ4JyUWcTUSaSeI5n-6zL6No64PJNdxbctgul4rC6lbhKvCRLBj3cHM6tPABgNtTob~xNh8rIAzmxomph1CJYysQN9qXYAYGvn8KaOo1vvko9zR6L35KRxIXVheOAX0vu7LnTga9W7hA8o0GaQ1OqFvo2db-YCQ~Y9dW0PRyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy and Governance Committee of the Prince George's County Board of Education on March 11 recommended Policy 1.100 (Community Schools) to the policy sponsor for revision after hearing a detailed briefing from Dr. Ingrid Horton, director of community schools for Prince George's County Public Schools.

The vote followed a substantive discussion about steering‑committee structure, the cadence of needs assessments and implementation details for wraparound services. “We do community schools better than anyone in the state of Maryland,” Dr. Horton told the committee, describing the district program and how school‑level needs assessments shape services.

The committee’s review was prompted in part by written comments submitted by the Prince George's County Educators' Association (PGCEA). Ms. Welsh, who presented the PGCEA recommendations to the committee, said the union proposed changes including a formal agenda‑setting group for the steering committee, rotation of steering committee leadership, year‑round wraparound services with bilingual staffing where needed, and stronger family engagement and transparent reporting.

Dr. Horton told the committee that some suggested changes duplicate existing practice or law: she said the district already requires a steering committee, that community school coordinators are 12‑month employees in the district, and that “by law, we as a district conduct a community school needs assessment every 3 years.” She described local flexibility in how schools implement services: “We don't dictate our schools…Community schools is based on how our stakeholders see or what they need.”

Board members sought clarification on multiple items. Board member Briggs asked whether the district‑level three‑year cycle for the formal needs assessment should be shortened to an annual requirement; Horton said state law requires a district needs assessment every three years but encouraged coordinators to review data and adjust implementation in intervening years. Board member Walker asked whether policy language could list examples of trainings (for example, restorative practices and trauma‑informed approaches) while remaining non‑prescriptive; Horton said the district has a restorative justice coordinator on staff and provides training and vendor resources when schools identify a need. Several board members pushed for clearer administrative representation on the district steering committee; Horton said the absence of building‑level administrator buy‑in makes consistent implementation difficult and recommended adding administrator representation.

The steering‑committee role paid by PGCEA — the community school liaison stipend — was discussed at length. Horton said the liaison role is a PGCEA position that supports the community school coordinator outside of regular work hours and that the stipend for that role is paid from the community schools allocation.

After roughly an hour of discussion the committee voted. The roll call showed four members in the affirmative; the committee will recommend Policy 1.100 to the policy sponsor for revision.

Committee members and staff said further technical edits will be developed for subsequent drafts. The committee chair thanked Dr. Horton for attending and noted continued advocacy for community‑school funding across the state.

Ending: The committee vote forwards the policy to the sponsor for revision; committee members said they expect additional edits and an updated draft will return to the committee for further consideration.","The Policy & Governance Committee voted to recommend revisions to Policy 1.100 (Community Schools) after a long discussion with Dr. Ingrid Horton, director of community schools, about governance, needs assessments, staffing and family engagement.","actionData","errors"]

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