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Board approves study-abroad policy and considers routine student trips, testing and cafeteria pricing
Summary
The board approved Policy 6.5021 (study abroad), reviewed ELPA21 consent and dyslexia screening procedures, approved overnight FFA and HOSA trips, and set an ala carte fruit slush price of $1.50.
The South Carroll County Board of Education moved to approve several student-related policies and routine trip and food-service items at its March 20 meeting.
Policy 6.5021 (Study Abroad) was brought forward for a student who may study abroad next year; the board record states that a year abroad "will not count toward his GPA here." Board Chair Corey Bartholomew moved to approve Policy 6.5021, and Donna McDaniel-Cox seconded the motion. The minutes record the motion and second but do not include further implementation details.
The board discussed an ELPA21 parent-consent form for English-language proficiency testing. The record states the form explains that when a child is tested, "the test must be recorded." The board moved on the consent form with Dr. Christy Blount making the motion and Donna McDaniel-Cox seconding.
Mary Katherine Stigall summarized federal dyslexia screener requirements and distributed a one-page summary of the dyslexia law. She explained the district uses AimsWeb for screening and emphasized that "we screen. We do not diagnose." The meeting record says identified students parents will receive a letter home.
The board recorded motions for two overnight student trips: an FFA trip to Gatlinburg March 23-26 with eight students and three chaperones, and a HOSA trip March 30-April 2 with seven students and three chaperones. Motions were recorded with movers and seconders but the minutes do not include individual vote records for those items.
For cafeteria changes, Dr. Norris recommended charging $1.50 for an ala carte fruit slush (4 oz for elementary; 8-12 oz for middle/high school). The board recorded a motion by Dr. Christy Blount to set the ala carte price at $1.50; Colton Moore seconded. The minutes note the slush "will be part of the meal and will substitute as a fruit portion" and that it is shelf-stable and ready to pour.
The board also recognized a Teacher of the Month (Melanie Stokes); that item was recorded but not discussed beyond naming the honoree.
