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Board posts revisions to credit‑card and materials‑selection policies for 30‑day public review
Summary
The board accepted recommended revisions to Policy 1700 (authorized credit card use) and Policy 2305 (selection of instructional and library materials) and ordered both posted for a 30‑day public review period; presentations emphasized clarification, stronger internal controls, and alignment with curriculum.
Christine Jewett, the district’s chief financial officer, presented revisions to Policy 1700 to expand the definition of credit card (to include procurement cards, fuel cards and limited vendor charge accounts), emphasize purchases must be reasonable and budgeted, and strengthen cardholder accountability and audit controls. Jewett said the intent is clarification rather than expanding authority; the proposed language cites the Maryland Education Article and COMAR.
Scott McComb presented recommended edits to Policy 2305 on selection of instructional and library materials to emphasize alignment to adopted curriculum, modernize language (for example changing 'computer software' to 'digital applications'), and strengthen library program statements. Both items were posted for a 30‑day public review period; no board vote to adopt final language occurred at the meeting.
Board members asked about consequences for misuse in Policy 1700 and verification with union contracts; staff said any disciplinary consequences would be defined in administrative procedures and aligned with contracts.
