Votes at a glance: June 23 Charles County Board of Education work session
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Summary
The board approved personnel items including the hiring of a new principal, adopted a CTE textbook, approved SMOB scholarship legislation and authorized per-diem and travel for a SMOB parent/guardian (with an age caveat). Most votes were voice votes; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.
At its June 23 work session the Board of Education of Charles County recorded several formal actions by voice vote. The meeting transcript records the motions and outcomes but not roll-call tallies; where the transcript named movers and seconders those are listed below.
Personnel actions and appointment Board members approved the personnel action item by voice vote after a motion from the vice chair and a second by Board member Jamila Smith. The personnel agenda included the appointment of Dr. Lazedrick Jamieson as principal of Jennifer Elementary School. During the meeting Majors introduced Dr. Jamieson'who described his previous roles as principal at Fort Belvoir Elementary (Fairfax County Public Schools), time in Denver Public Schools, assistant principal roles and academic credentials (bachelor's in early childhood/elementary education from Alabama A&M University; master's in educational administration and policy from Howard University; Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction/instructional leadership). Dr. Jamieson addressed the board and said he looked forward to joining Charles County Public Schools.
Textbook adoption (Career & Technical Education) The board approved adoption of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) textbook for the CTE program after brief discussion. Board members asked that instructors remain current with industry changes and that teachers attend industry trainings; trustees noted the pace of medical-industry changes (including recent changes in race-based clinical calculations) and asked staff to ensure curriculum and classroom practice remain up to date. The motion to approve was passed by voice vote (no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript).
SMOB scholarship increase (legislative referral) Board members voted to approve a motion to request increasing the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) scholarship from $1,000 to $5,000. The board noted the increase requires action by the local delegation and state lawmakers; if approved locally the district planned to ask its legislative delegation to carry the change in Annapolis. The motion was moved by Board member Bella Washington and seconded by Student Board Member Sam Burke and passed by voice vote.
SMOB parent/guardian travel and per-diem coverage The board approved covering travel and per-diem expenses for one parent or guardian attending national professional development with the SMOB (for example NSBA). The board agreed to cover transportation and the meal per diem consistent with board practice; the board added a friendly amendment specifying the accompanying parent/guardian be at least 21 years old. The amendment was seconded by Board member Tamisha Thomas; both the amendment and the main motion passed by voice vote. Board members said the policy was intended to remove a financial barrier and ensure student safety while attending national conferences.
Adjournment The board adjourned the work session with a motion from Board member Brenda Thomas.
Notes on voting records All recorded approvals in the transcript were voice votes; the meeting excerpt does not include named vote tallies (yes/no/abstain) for each individual member. The actions listed above reflect the outcomes as stated on the public record.