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Burne Rice said a teacher’s assistant was hired recently—about three months before the end of the school year—but the assistant is not a credentialed teacher and was introduced by the principal as someone who would “function as a third, fourth grade teacher.” She called that arrangement “merely… a Band Aid” and urged the board to provide “equitable resources, including properly staffed grade levels” rather than a temporary fix.

Why it matters: the comment raises concerns about how district staffing methodology and state funding frameworks translate to school-level assignments and whether schools receive timely, transparent staffing adjustments when needs are identified.

Burne Rice said parents were told the district was operating “within the framework of the state blueprint legislation using ‘data driven supports,’” but after reviewing the county staffing methodology parents found Jones Elementary’s metrics were not being applied as they expected. She asked the board to correct the issue and provide sustained classroom coverage.

The board did not engage in a question-and-answer session with the speaker during public comment; staff received the concern for follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Public Session 3-19-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Jones Elementary parent told the board fourth-grade classrooms lacked teacher staffing aligned with the district’s funding framework and that a recently hired assistant is functioning as a de facto third teacher; the parent asked the board to correct ongoing staffing inequities.","taxTitle","Anne Arundel County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",14430,"location","Maryland","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114755,"Staff proposes adding restorative practices to student conduct policy; 30-day public comment to follow",101,3068000,3169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f&start=3068&end=3169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f/thumbnail_3068000.jpg","/articles/6114755/Maryland/Staff-proposes-adding-restorative-practices-to-student-conduct-policy-30-day-public-comment-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114755-fb9d224b499ec1a54b433aefff11d981/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864944&Signature=MQCucgs6qI35z46WLjuQqxUgHcqZuzSvGApsjfuqtduTLsAaQum2ykZN5lwrfYMWwcOc-btyDG0aQU~Z94MEKLyE4zCeHidssw-GqHwcZeIrjXaQNlkrJqq4W~g-FaG8iGPKx20uYZXldx38VwzIn7zSfMDJa1AFhDteDMuhib~KLgsJY4QyUvw6KE7DR2y6CJEMKjucnzlNVHOeaBigyzUX6Y2BjxmKU1nNEhxlu2AgK82zRdbMdtnNMVFyNewXfd6wtqcR6ufpMrPoqE483TSKsKuwaQpDN8vCvVuTyr47~MGlvXnRS9mEppfRuwPoIK0da-tqXtsFfVPfc5rpFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grace Wilson, the district’s senior legislative and policy staff, told the board that staff had initially proposed drafting a separate restorative practices policy but concluded it would be clearer to incorporate restorative practices into the existing student conduct policy (Policy JCC). The update would change the policy title and position to reflect restorative practices and make guidance on restorative approaches available where families and staff look for discipline information.

Wilson thanked Kathy Rockefeller, the district’s Senior Specialist for School Climate, for her work on the revision and said the policy will be posted for a 30-day public comment period. Board members thanked staff for the presentation and said they appreciated the work that had been done; no vote was taken at this meeting because the item was presented on first reading.

Why it matters: incorporating restorative practices into the student conduct policy would place district guidance on nonpunitive discipline approaches alongside existing discipline procedures, potentially affecting how schools address misconduct and support student behavior.

Grace Wilson summarized the staff recommendation: “Staff initially came in requesting a new restorative practices policy be developed; however, in further discussions… staff has decided to recommend that it would be more appropriate to incorporate restorative practices into your existing student conduct policy.”

Next steps: the draft policy will be posted for a 30-day public comment period before being returned to the board for further consideration.","District staff recommended incorporating restorative practices into existing Student Conduct Policy JCC rather than creating a separate policy. The draft will be posted for a 30-day public comment period.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114759,"Board approves consent items, personnel appointments and child-abuse reporting policy; backs bill restricting immigration enforcement by school officers",306,3004000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f&start=3004&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f/thumbnail_3004000.jpg","/articles/6114759/Maryland/Board-approves-consent-items-personnel-appointments-and-child-abuse-reporting-policy-backs-bill-restricting-immigration-enforcement-by-school-officers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114759-a2240fe819530f4ae6c47f9ecc90e929/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864944&Signature=nw6f3gRIDjX741b5De79EJtzszRYAF2mjesl7~gyMNtC1enmvh3AnbO~NKDjFr8BBkVv5~dngcMvFV2naZZHZDOy-pvdDT~GxBYnB~h~3Qno58EAnl31a-GB8qJs2FuMIu~5VMe4qos7qRebAvXp3OgVeArGAiRL~JSZJW5UDqVglaNa6ROuqZebZihJlQxxVAd45Mmu1ruW8t-xIEoTMaEXkrL-I~upUMyz4G9N9CMHggLcIHxGRCVeUmU6u8UozlxZrDdEoeVbnxJavUefAA1BdwjK3MKWvsSH9SpN4kBGZ6qx88MXP5XxYdNOkbUnoDxyk8gyz4qXEmc9DX0DaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Anne Arundel County Board of Education approved multiple formal actions by unanimous votes.

The board voted 7-0 to bundle and authorize awards of contracts listed as consent items 5.01 through 5.06. During discussion, board member Michelle Hunt singled out the Old Mill High School replacement as a long-awaited construction project included in the package.

On personnel, the superintendent recommended administrative promotions and appointments on item 6.01; the board approved the personnel listings by unanimous roll call (7-0).

On policy, the board adopted Policy JEF, “Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” on third reading for final adoption. Grace Wilson, senior legislative and policy staff, told the board the policy was updated to incorporate revisions to state regulation; the motion to adopt passed 7-0.

On legislation, staff recommended a position of support for House Bill 1513, titled Public School School Security Personnel Prohibition on Immigration Investigation and Enforcement Functions, which would prohibit school resource officers and school security personnel from participating in immigration enforcement activities at public schools. The board moved to support the bill and recorded a unanimous vote, 7-0.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent items 5.01–5.06: motion to bundle and authorize award of contracts; outcome: approved 7-0. (Roll-call recorded ayes from Miss Schallheim, Miss McFarland, Miss Dent, Doctor Tobin, Miss McDermott, Miss Howe, Miss Pulliam, and President Silkworth as part of the 7-member board roster.)
- Administrative personnel appointments (6.01): approved 7-0.
- Policy JEF (Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect) (6.02): adopted on third reading; approved 7-0.
- Motion to support House Bill 1513 (items of legislation): motion approved 7-0.

No recorded dissent or abstentions were entered on these items. The board did not specify further implementation details for the contracts in the meeting record; staff was authorized to award the contracts as listed on the consent agenda.","At the meeting the board bundled and approved consent contracts, confirmed administrative appointments, adopted policy JEF on reporting child abuse and neglect, and voted to support House Bill 1513 restricting immigration-enforcement functions by school security personnel. All recorded votes were unanimous (7-0).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114766,"Superintendent leads Phase 2 redistricting process; public input via webtool, three community meetings set",506,2283000,2789000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f&start=2283&end=2789","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741820-13012221bcee4217a375f7985af6c71f/thumbnail_2283000.jpg","/articles/6114766/Maryland/Superintendent-leads-Phase-2-redistricting-process-public-input-via-webtool-three-community-meetings-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114766-5fdc7e28214c71b23b674cff161eaea8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864944&Signature=R4I~rGm~CczgibWF2JsE8VcYgCDGvonynBsYnzdDSuPLcuGmZrxiFf1LxoF0ewE9U16NRmY6r~OxGq6DDFpykf3tdxabwJPV8-bKRP9d4J4LwY3cv7NjonZej7H1RsN9CD3JFFVpGpQEx98jy2q178C2IE9BMOLfMyvWGLEs1ZWJtIpOWY67mUNeVRJbpIXh4jM7ZzDYjQXHYu77Ksgrc-K8RSyHtVnIgA0VhfkBeU5JiRXetqKM53PDS6EfyROpbfjJYl8E-UJhWEKkYJ1ATSZRW8mynHWx51DJVJx~ne3lM3SzPZqBzZY~aypbRM6uDOvyh51NvKbVaTLq1NC87A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","President Silkworth and Superintendent Dr. Bedell said the Phase 2 redistricting process for Anne Arundel County Public Schools is being led by the superintendent’s office with a private consultant, WXY, and that the scenarios produced so far are proposals, not recommendations.

The district has posted three consultant scenarios online and is accepting public comment through May 15 via the web tool at www.aacpsredistricting.org; more information is available at www.aacps.org/phase2redistricting. The district will host three community meetings—March 25 at Southern High School, April 9 in the boardroom, and April 29 at Annapolis Middle School—each including a presentation of the scenarios followed by up to 60 minutes of public comment, with a two-minute speaking limit per person.

Why it matters: the scenarios could change school attendance boundaries and affect families, staff and school capacity. Dr. Bedell said the superintendent has not yet made a recommendation to the board and that any recommendation will come after staff reviews community input.

Dr. Bedell said that the scenarios “are just that. They are not recommendations” and reiterated that “I want to emphasize that I have made no recommendation to this board yet.” He said the superintendent’s office will review input from the web tool and the community meetings, and then bring proposals to the board for selection and public hearings later in the process.

Board members and staff stressed that the scenarios may be amended based on feedback. The superintendent said the board will not be directly involved in initial planning; the board’s formal consideration will occur after the superintendent issues recommendations, anticipated in July. The board will then select options for public briefings and hearings, which staff said are scheduled for September and February (dates tied to the review timeline). The superintendent also noted that some proposed changes will affect clusters differently and that not every suggestion can be adopted because the district must balance multiple factors.

Details the district provided include the consultant name (WXY), the online comment deadline (May 15), and scheduled public meetings. Dr. Bedell and President Silkworth urged community members to use the online tool to provide input and noted written comment will be accepted for speakers who cannot secure a speaking slot if more than 30 people sign up at a meeting.

Looking ahead: Dr. Bedell said a superintendent recommendation is expected this summer; the board will consider those recommendations and schedule further public hearings as required by the redistricting timetable.","Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff and consultant WXY have produced three redistricting scenarios; the superintendent will make recommendations to the board this summer and the board will hold public hearings later in the year. Public input is being collected via an online tool through May 15.","actionData","errors"]

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