St. Mary's County Public Schools, MD
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St. Mary's County Public SchoolsMD averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment17,223 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$15,022 (FY2020)
Schools27 · 1,100 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$290.6M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency50% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency46% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch35% (2018)
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to approve $495K bus driver health trust payment and bus contract changes
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will meet to consider consent agenda items, including a $495,000 contribution to the school bus contractors' health and welfare trust for FY27, additional bus contract changes for the 2026-2027 school year, and an IT security purchase. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel and administrative matters, followed by public comment and a back-to-school resources presentation.
- Approve $495,000 contribution to St. Mary's County School Bus Contractors Health and Welfare Trust for FY27
- Approve supplemental bus contract changes for 2026-2027, including three bus transfers and Bond Transport LLC changing to Paglierani Transportation LLC
- Approve IT security purchase using PEPPM Contract 549622-101 for supplemental product line
- Approve personnel actions for teachers (no administrative/supervisory changes)
- Approve minutes of August 5, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026 - Meeting …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board considers budget amendments and classroom relocation
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will discuss budget amendments for FY 2026 and FY 2027. The meeting includes a proposal to relocate a modular classroom between two elementary schools and updates on student report cards and energy costs.
- Contract with Modular Genius, Inc. for $186,095.29 plus $20,000 contingency to move a classroom from Leonardtown Elementary to Park Hall Elementary
- FY 2026 Budget Amendment
- FY 2027 Budget Amendment for Stronger Connections Grant
- Personnel appointments for teachers, administrative, and supervisory staff
- Updates to Standards-Based Report Cards for SY2026-2027
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026 - Meeting of the …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to vote on nonresident tuition rates and school bus contracts
The St. Mary's County Board of Education will consider tuition rates for nonresident students and bus contractor agreements for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also review personnel appointments and Advanced Placement results from the 2025-2026 school year.
- Proposed nonresident tuition: $9,651 for in-state/out-of-county and $18,963 for out-of-state
- Approval of bus contractor and spare bus agreements for 40 independent contractors operating 239 buses
- Personnel appointments for teachers, administrative, and supervisory staff
- Review of SY 2025-2026 Advanced Placement (AP) results summary
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 - Meeting of …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to vote on $961,906 special ed contract and Goalbook software
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will hold a public meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a $961,905.78 contract with Specialized Education of Maryland, Inc. for three in-district special education classrooms and a $165,000 purchase of Goalbook Pathways instructional software. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel and administrative matters, followed by a public hearing and public comment period.
- Contract with Specialized Education of Maryland, Inc. for $961,905.78 for three in-district special education classrooms at Greenview Knolls Elementary, Margaret Brent Middle, and Chopticon High schools
- Purchase of Goalbook Toolkit and Goalbook Pathways from Enome, Inc. for an annual cost of $165,000, funded by restricted special education funds and medical assistance
- Approval of personnel items for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff under the consent agenda
- Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2026 board meeting
- Executive session citing Maryland Local Government Code for personnel and administrative function items
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jul 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board approves 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan for submission to state
The Board of Education approved the July 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan, which outlines capital needs and enrollment projections for submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction. The board also awarded a contract to Pavion Corp for public address system installation and maintenance, with expenditures potentially exceeding $100,000 per year. Personnel actions, including teacher and administrative appointments, were approved on the consent agenda, along with the minutes from June 10. An executive session was held for personnel and administrative functions.
- Approval of 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan for submission to IAC
- Contract award to Pavion Corp for PA system installation/repair, up to $100k/year, with four one-year renewal options through 2031
- Personnel approvals for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026
- Executive session for personnel (Md. Code §9-512(a)(1)) and administrative functions (Md. Gen. Prov. §3-104)
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to consider $121,850 contract increase for LPES roof replacement
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $116,180 contract increase plus $5,670 contingency for the Media Center Roof Replacement at Lexington Park Elementary School. They will also hear public comments, receive an FY 2026 May financial report, and approve personnel appointments and prior meeting minutes.
- Request to increase Cole Roofing Company Inc. contract by $116,180 (plus $5,670 contingency) for LPES Media Center roof replacement, raising total to $321,850
- Approval of personnel actions for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting
- FY 2026 May financial report to be presented and forwarded to county commissioners
- Public comment period with one registered speaker
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 10, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 10, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jun 10, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy …
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Wed May 20, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to vote on $62.3M Chopticon High School renovation contract
The Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items. The most significant is a vote on a $62,308,000 contract for multi-systemic renovation at Chopticon High School. The consent agenda includes a request to increase contingency by $38,693 for chiller replacement at Great Mills High School. The board also recognized student artwork and a student board member, and held a public comment session.
- Contract award to Scheibel Construction for $62,308,000 for Chopticon High School multi-systemic renovation
- Contingency increase of $38,693 for chiller and cooling tower replacement at Great Mills High School
- Approval of the 2026–2027 Board of Education meeting schedule
- Personnel appointments for administrative and supervisory positions
- Public comment from six speakers, including Angela Shambeda and Isabelle Lambourne
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel and Student Issues (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)(6)(10)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel and Student Issues (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)(6)(10)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel and Student Issues (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1),(2),(6),(10)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Open Meeting
12 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed May 6, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to approve funding option for Chopticon High School renovation
The Board of Education will vote on funding option 2 for the Chopticon High School Multi-Systemic Renovation project, contingent on local and state funding approvals. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as personnel changes and a vehicle/heating fuels contract award to Sunoco LP worth over $100,000 annually. Recognitions will be made for School Nurse Day, Pupil Personnel Worker Day, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Action: Approval of funding option 2 for Chopticon High School Multi-Systemic Renovation project (bids exceeded available funding)
- Consent: Approval of Southern Maryland Cooperative Purchasing Committee contract SMCPC-0326 with Sunoco LP for vehicle and heating fuels, three-year term starting May 1, 2026
- Consent: Approval of personnel changes including teacher departures
- Consent: Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026
- Recognitions: School Nurse Day, Pupil Personnel Worker Day, Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
May 6, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
May 6, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
May 6, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Mary M Washington, second by Josh R Guy.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board approves concrete contract over $100,000 for school maintenance
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County held an executive session for personnel and administrative matters, then reconvened to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda included a concrete installation and repair services contract (ITB-SMCPS-2025-M-CIR) with expenditures exceeding $100,000 in FY26, awarded to INL Construction, LLC, Honey Cove Lawn Care, and L&S Dirt Work, LLC. The board also recognized student artists and proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child, honoring military-connected students and Purple Star Schools. An FY 2026 March financial report was presented as an information item.
- Approved executive session to discuss personnel and administrative functions under Maryland code
- Approved consent agenda including concrete installation contract exceeding $100,000 with three vendors
- Recognized student artists for Superintendent's Art Gallery 2nd marking period
- Issued resolution for Month of the Military Child and honored two Leonardtown High School students as Military Child of the Year nominees
- Presented FY 2026 March financial report to be forwarded to county commissioners
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Apr 22, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Mary M Washington, second by Josh R Guy.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R G …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves $459,395 for AC unit replacement at Division of Supporting Services
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County is deciding on facility contracts and reviewing personnel appointments. The body is also receiving updates on Pre-Kindergarten applications, student transfer processes, and the addition of high school sports.
- Contract awarded to American Combustion Industries, Inc. for $429,395 plus a $30,000 contingency for an Air-Cooled Condensing Unit at the Division of Supporting Services
- Approval of personnel appointments for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Information on 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten 4 applications opening April 13, 2026
- Proposal to include Girls Flag Football at all three high schools starting Fall 2026
- Review of annual student transfer requests and daycare center transportation arrangements
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel and Litigation (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel and Litigation (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel and Litigation (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M …
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to consider purchase of two school buses for $190,819
The Board of Education meets to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes the purchase of two school buses for special education transportation, totaling $190,819. The board also recognizes teachers who achieved National Board Certification and conducts a public hearing and public comment period. An executive session on personnel and administrative items was already held.
- Purchase of two school buses: a 2026 Collins School Bus DHS500 (20 passenger, $103,523) and a 2026 Collins Multi Purpose Vehicle SL308 (9 passenger, $87,296) from K. Neal International Trucks.
- Recognition of 44 teachers who achieved or maintained National Board Certification, including Christopher Adams (Chopticon High School) and others listed.
- Approval of personnel actions for teachers (licenced departures) and administrative/supervisory positions (none).
- Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Was …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Open Meeting
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Mar 4, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves $150,234 fire alarm replacement at Benjamin Banneker Elementary
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County held its regular meeting, entering executive session and then approving the consent agenda. The consent agenda included a $150,234 contract for a fire alarm replacement at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and a two-year renewal of the Avaya/Ring Central phone system for an estimated $132,479 per year. The board also recognized School Social Work Week and scheduled public comment. An action item on amending the 2025-2026 school year operational calendar was presented but details are incomplete in the agenda.
- Fire alarm replacement at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School awarded to Ark Systems, Inc. for $150,234
- Two-year renewal of Avaya/Ring Central cloud phone system at estimated $132,479.28 per year, saving $25,916.76 annually
- Recognition of School Social Work Week (March 2-6, 2026) with theme 'Unite to Ignite'
- Public comment speaker: Karen Anderson
- Action item: 2025-2026 School Year Operational Calendar Amendment (details cut off)
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
3.01 …
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Public hearing on facility utilization and boundary study
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study, with final approval expected March 18. The board also considers consent agenda items awarding contracts for non-public special education placements (annual expenditures over $100,000 each) and a food services refrigeration building replacement. Recognitions for Black History Month and a presentation on African American contributions are also scheduled.
- Public hearing on Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study
- Consent agenda: award contracts to MSDE-approved non-public school facilities for special education (annual expenditure >$100,000 each)
- Consent agenda: Food Services Refrigeration Building Replacement at Division of Supporting Services
- Recognition of National Black History Month with Students of Excellence and employee awards
- Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
3. Reconvene Ope …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves FY 2027 budget, AI policy, and school calendars
The Board of Education approved the FY 2027 budget to forward to county commissioners, adopted a new policy on artificial intelligence (Policy EHB), approved school calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, and revised the high school program of studies. The board also adjusted the current 2025-2026 calendar to make February 16, 2026 a school day due to snow days.
- Approved FY 2027 budget (forwarded to St. Mary's County Commissioners)
- Adopted Policy EHB on adoption and use of artificial intelligence
- Approved 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars for SMCPS and Chesapeake Public Charter School
- Changed February 16, 2026 to a school day to offset inclement weather days
- Approved revisions to the High School Program of Studies for 2026-2027
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 3, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 3, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Feb 3, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washington, Josh R Guy
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
3.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 3, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
3. Reconvene Open Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
4. Approval of Agenda
Su …
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Board to discuss proposed FY2027 budget
The Board of Education will hold a work session on the proposed FY2027 budget presented by Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Proposed FY2027 Budget work session with Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Work Session
Subject
2.01 Proposed FY2027 Budget - Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
2. Work Session
Type
Information
File Attachments
Workflow
Workflow
Jan 23, 2026 11:19 AM :: Submitted by Jessica L Young. Routed to Tammy S McCourt for approval.
Jan 23, 2026 2:46 PM :: Approved by Tammy S McCourt. Routed to James S Smith for approval.
Jan 23, 2026 2:50 PM :: Forced Approval by Kimberly J Short as the document publisher.
3. Future Board Meeting (time is approximate)
Subject
3.01 The next regular Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 with Executive Session at 8:00 AM and the Open Meeting beginning at 9:00 AM.
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
3. Future Board Meeting (time is approximate)
Type
Information
File Atta …
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Public hearing on proposed FY2027 school budget
The Board of Education holds a public hearing on the Superintendent's recommended FY2027 budget, proposed school calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, a new policy on artificial intelligence (Policy EHB), and the high school program of studies. The board also approved an executive session to discuss personnel and administrative items. Final votes on these items are scheduled for February 4, 2026.
- Public hearing on FY2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars
- Public hearing on new Policy EHB: Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Public hearing on High School Program of Studies 2025-2026
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel new hires and departures
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M W …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Board of Education to hold work session on proposed FY2027 budget
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will meet for a work session featuring Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith. The primary focus of the meeting is the proposed FY2027 budget.
- Work session on Proposed FY2027 Budget
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 14, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 14, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Work Session
Subject
2.01 Proposed FY2027 Budget - Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith
Meeting
Jan 14, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
2. Work Session
Type
File Attachments
FY27 Superintendent's Budget 1-14-26 Budget Work Session (2).pdf (781 KB)
Decoding the Digital Account Number System.pdf (1,368 KB)
Workflow
Workflow
Jan 9, 2026 10:59 AM :: Submitted by Jessica L Young. Routed to Tammy S McCourt for approval.
Jan 12, 2026 8:36 AM :: Forced Approval by Kimberly J Short as the document publisher.
3. Future Board Meeting (time is approximate)
Subject
3.01 The next regular Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 with Executive Session at 5:00 PM and the Open Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM.
Meeting
Jan 14, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Category
3. Future Board Meeting (time is approximate) …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to review superintendent's FY2027 operating budget proposal
The Board of Education will review the superintendent's recommended operating budget for fiscal year 2027 during a work session. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $307,806 contract for fuel oil tank replacement at Benjamin Banneker Early Childhood Center. First readings are scheduled for proposed school calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, a new artificial intelligence policy, and revisions to the High School Program of Studies.
- Approved $307,806 contract to TTI Environmental, Inc. for fuel oil tank replacement at Benjamin Banneker Early Childhood Center, plus $30,000 contingency
- First reading of new policy 'EHB' on adoption and use of artificial intelligence
- First reading of proposed school calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
- Proposed revisions to the High School Program of Studies for 2026-2027
- Superintendent's recommended operating budget for FY 2027 presented
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
1. Open Meeting
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
1. Open Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Executive Session
Subject
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)) and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Meeting
Jan 8, 2026 - Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Category
2. Executive Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)) and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
To enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)) and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
Motion by Cathy Allen, second by Mary M Washington.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Karin M Bailey, Cathy Allen, Dorothy M Andrews, Mary M Washingto …
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