St. Mary's County Public Schools public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 10, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to vote on $13.5M Chopticon High School renovation funding
The Board of Education is set to approve a $13.5 million funding agreement for Chopticon High School renovations, award a $74,109 LED lighting contract at Piney Point Elementary, and adopt the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program. Officers were elected with Karin Bailey as Chair and Cathy Allen as Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with personnel items and approval of previous minutes.
- Chopticon High School Built to Learn Act Memorandum of Agreement for $13,531,434
- LED lighting replacement contract award at Piney Point Elementary School for $74,109
- Approval of FY 2027–2032 Local Capital Improvements Program
- Election of officers: Karin Bailey as Chair, Cathy Allen as Vice Chair
- Personnel approvals for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)) and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Election of Officers
20 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy Andrews yea · Josh Guy yea · Mary M Washington yea · Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy Andrews yea · Josh Guy yea · Mary M Washington yea · Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
5.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.04 Chopticon High School Built to Learn Act Memorandum of Agreement
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.05 LED Lighting Replacement Contract Award at Piney Point Elementary School
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
11.01 FY 2027 – FY 2032 Local Capital Improvements Program – Mrs. Kimberly Howe (15’)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Nov 19, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to approve contracts for building commissioning, industrial hygiene up to $150k/year each
The Board of Education meets for a regular session including recognition of American Education Week award recipients and public comment. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple contract awards for building commissioning and industrial hygiene services, each not to exceed $150,000 per year. Personnel actions for teachers are also on the consent agenda.
- Approval of multiple contract awards for Building Commissioning Services (estimated up to $150k/year)
- Approval of multiple contract awards for Industrial Hygiene Services (estimated up to $150k/year)
- Recognition of American Education Week and award recipients (Teacher of Year, Principal of Year, etc.)
- Approval of personnel actions including teacher new hires and departures
- Public comment period with 14 registered speakers
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2025
4 yea · 1 abstain
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews abstain
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
4 yea · 1 abstain
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews abstain
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (None)
4 yea · 1 abstain
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews abstain
9.04 Multiple Contract Awards for Indefinite Quantity Contract for Building Commissioning Services
4 yea · 1 abstain
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews abstain
9.05 Multiple Contract Awards for Indefinite Quantity Contract for Industrial Hygiene Services
4 yea · 1 abstain
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews abstain
10.01 Local Application for Federal Funds (LAFF) Staffing Plan 2025-2026 - Mrs. Audrey Ellis (15")
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Nov 5, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves snow removal contracts and special education funding
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County met and approved a consent agenda that included a contract modification with Specialized Education of MD, Inc. for an additional in-district special education slot not to exceed $42,000 and awarded snow removal service contracts to Bowles Enterprises, LLC and J. Browne Excavating, LLC with potential expenditures over $100,000 each. An update on the Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study was presented as an information item. The board also recognized School Psychology Awareness Week.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff.
- Authorized a contract modification with Specialized Education of MD, Inc. for an additional student slot with a one-to-one aide, estimated cost not to exceed $42,000, for programs at Park Hall Elementary, Margaret Brent Middle, and Chopticon High.
- Awarded snow removal service contracts to Bowles Enterprises, LLC (Area #1) and J. Browne Excavating, LLC (Area #2) for one year with four renewal options; expenditures may exceed $100,000 per contractor.
- Heard an update on the Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study presented by staff.
- Recognized November 3–7, 2025, as School Psychology Awareness Week.
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)) and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Specialized Education of MD, Inc. - Additional In-District Services
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.05 ITB-SMCPS-2026-M-SRS - Snow Removal Services
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Oct 8, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves FY2026 budget amendment
The Board of Education approved an increase and categorical amendment to the FY2026 budget, which will be submitted to the County Commissioners. Members also received the FY2025 audited financial statement, the FY2026 September financial report, and updates on FY2027 budget development and the Blueprint Plan. National School Bus Safety Week was recognized for October 20-24, 2025.
- Approved FY2026 budget amendment with an increase and categorical adjustment
- Received FY2025 audited financial statement from SB & Company, LLC
- Received FY2026 September financial report for General Fund
- Recognized National School Bus Safety Week (Oct 20-24, 2025) and School Bus Driver/Attendant Appreciation Week
- Discussed FY2027 budget development and Blueprint Plan update for AIB presentation
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (None)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
11.01 FY 2026 Budget Amendment - Ms. Tammy McCourt (10')
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Sep 24, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board receives update on facility utilization and school boundary study
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County met and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and policy updates (student attendance, homeless children, immunizations, educational equity). They also approved Policy JHCD on administration of medication to students in a second reading. An information item provided an update on the ongoing facility utilization and school boundary study.
- Policy JHCD 'Administration of Medication to Students' approved (2nd reading)
- Consent agenda included policy updates correcting labels for homeless students and compliance with COMAR
- Personnel actions for teachers approved (new hires and departures)
- Facility utilization and school boundary study update presented
- Superintendent's Art Gallery artists from four schools recognized
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🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.01 Approval of Minutes of September 10, 2025
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (None)
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.04 Policy JE "Student Attendance"
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.05 Policy JHFJ "Homeless Children"
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.06 Policy JHCC ""Immunizations of Students"
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
9.07 Policy ACA "Educational Equity"
3 yea · 1 nay
Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 10, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves fire suppression contract, hears medication policy
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including new teacher hires and a contract award for fire suppression system maintenance and repairs (RFP-SMCPS-2025-M-FSSP) to Fire Protection Concepts, LLC and Anne Arundel Fire Inspection, Inc. A public hearing was held on the first reading of updated Policy JHCD on Administration of Medication to Students. The Board also approved the FY26 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Educational Facilities.
- Award of contract RFP-SMCPS-2025-M-FSSP for fire suppression pump, sprinkler service, repair, maintenance, and installation to two contractors; purchases may exceed $100,000 per year
- Public hearing on first reading of updated Policy JHCD (Administration of Medication to Students); second reading and final vote set for September 24
- Approval of personnel actions including licensed new teacher hires
- Approval of the FY26 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Educational Facilities, to be sent to county commissioners and state school construction agency
- Board entered executive session to discuss personnel and administrative items under Maryland code
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of August 27, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (None)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Fire Suppression Pump, Sprinkler Service, Repair, Maintenance, and Installation - Contract RFP-SMCPS-2025-M-FSSP
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 FY26 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Educational Facilities - Mr. Joseph Wysokinski (10')
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.02 FY 2027 – FY 2032 State Capital Improvements Program – Mrs. Kimberly Howe (15’)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Aug 27, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to vote on new student debt policy, approves fire protection contract over $100K
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will hold a second reading and vote on proposed Policy JFI regarding student debt. The consent agenda includes approval of expenditures exceeding $100,000 with Bayside Fire and Protection, LLC for fire protection inspections and a pump replacement at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, as well as updates to school bus contracts for 2025-2026. The board also received an information report on the start of the school year.
- Second reading and approval of new Policy JFI on student debt
- Approval of expenditures over $100,000 with Bayside Fire and Protection, LLC for fire protection inspections and a $59,205 fire pump replacement at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
- Approval of additional bus contract changes for 2025-2026 including a company name change from Barnes Bus Service to S&S Bus Service LLC
- Consent agenda including personnel actions (new teacher hires and departures) and approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation on back-to-school preparation and first day of school on August 20, 2025
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.01 NEW Policy "JFI" Student Debt - Second Reading - Dr. J.R. Beavers and Mr. Michael Watson (10')
3 yea · 1 nay
Karin M Bailey yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Josh R Guy yea · Mary M Washington nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 13, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Public hearing on new policy JFI Student Debt
The board held a public hearing on proposed new policy JFI regarding student debt, with final approval scheduled for August 27, 2025. The consent agenda approved contracts including $920,484 for Specialized Education of Maryland in-district programs, an IT security purchase, and a uniform rental contract with UniFirst. Personnel actions were also approved, including new teacher hires and departures.
- Public hearing on new policy JFI Student Debt
- Contract with Specialized Education of Maryland, Inc. for $920,484 for three in-district special education classrooms at Park Hill Elementary, Margaret Brent Middle, and Chopticon High
- IT security subscription purchase using OMNIA Partners Contract 2024056-02
- Uniform rental and cleaning services contract with UniFirst Corporation, piggybacking Sourcewell Contract 011124-UFC
- Approval of personnel changes: licensed new hires and departures
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of July 30, 2025
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (NONE)
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Specialized Education of MD, Inc. - In-District Services
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.05 IT Security Purchase using OMNIA Partners Contract 2024056-02
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.06 Uniform Rental and Cleaning Services - Unifirst
4 yea
Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Jul 30, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board approves 2025-2026 school bus contracts for 241 buses
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County voted to approve multiple items including bus contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, a $499,500 contribution to the school bus contractors health trust, and a Microsoft software contract with Bell Techlogix. They also approved personnel actions for teachers and administrators, and awarded a consulting contract for facility utilization and school boundary study.
- Approved 2025-2026 school bus contracts for 241 buses operated by 41 contractors, including 12 replacements and 21 extended contracts
- Approved $499,500 contribution to St. Mary’s County School Bus Contractors Health and Welfare Trust for FY26
- Approved use of MEEC contract for Microsoft software licenses and Azure from Bell Techlogix, Inc., with an expected FY26 cost of $682,731.84 plus $62,455 support
- Approved consent agenda including personnel new hires and departures for licensed teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Approved facility utilization and school boundary consulting contract award (details not provided)
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 St. Mary’s County School Bus Contractors Health and Welfare Trust 2025-2026
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.05 Department of Information Technology - Microsoft Software Contract
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 School Bus Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year - Mr. Jeffrey Thompson (10’)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.02 Facility Utilization and School Boundary Consulting Contract Award – Mrs. Kimberly Howe & Mr. Michael Watson (15’)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Jul 16, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to approve contracts for food supplies and Lowe's merchandise
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County is meeting to vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for food and nonfood supplies with Gordon Food Service (over $100,000/year) and maintenance supplies with Lowe's (over $100,000/year). The board also will consider a policy update on homeless children (JHFJ) and approve personnel changes for teachers and administrative staff. The meeting includes an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approval of contract with Gordon Food Service for food and nonfood supplies, over $100,000/year, through HPS cooperative contract #546 (Rev.2)
- Approval of piggyback contract with Lowe's Home Centers for maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, over $100,000/year, via OMNIA Partners contract #R240805
- Policy update 'JHFJ' on homeless children (McKinney-Vento)
- Personnel actions: new hires and departures for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.05 Relocate Modular Double Classroom Unit R035 Building from Leonardtown Elementary School to Town Creek Elementary School - Ms. Paola M. Laino (10’)
4 yea · 1 nay
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy nay
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 18, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Public hearing on school boundary advisory committee policy
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Policy JCAA, which establishes a School Boundary Advisory Committee. The board also considers a consent agenda including a $206,766 textbook upgrade for K-5 mathematics and personnel actions. A May financial report is presented for information.
- Public hearing on Policy JCAA – School Boundary Advisory Committee
- Consent agenda includes Bridges 3rd Edition K-5 math textbook purchase for $206,766
- Personnel actions for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- FY 2025 May financial report submitted for review
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of June 4, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Textbook Upgrade - Bridges 3rd Edition - K-5 Mathematics
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Jun 4, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to award $1.14M chiller contract at Forrest Career Center
The Board of Education will vote on action items including a $1.14 million contract for chiller replacement at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, a $854,484 chiller replacement at Margaret Brent Middle School, and a $147,859 playground equipment purchase at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters. Staff will also present revisions to Policy JCAA on the School Boundary Advisory Committee.
- Contract award to W.L. Gary Company, Inc. for $1,138,000 (plus $60,000 contingency) for chiller and cooling tower replacement at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
- Contract award to Gaghan Mechanical, Inc. for $854,484 (plus $50,000 contingency) for chiller replacement at Margaret Brent Middle School
- Playground equipment purchase from Playground Specialists, Inc. for $147,859.10 (plus $15,000 contingency) at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School
- Information item: revised Policy JCAA on School Boundary Advisory Committee
- Approval of personnel actions (teachers, administrative and supervisory staff) under consent agenda
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of May 21, 2025
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
10.01 Playground Equipment Installation at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School – Ms. Paola Laino (10’)
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
10.02 Contract Award for the General Contractor for the Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center – Ms. Paola Laino (10’)
3 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea
Wed May 21, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to vote on FY 2026 budget to send to county commissioners
The Board of Education will vote on the modified FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, which must be approved before forwarding to the St. Mary's County Commissioners for final review. The agenda also includes recognitions for student artists and a graduating student board member, and approval of personnel items and prior meeting minutes on the consent agenda.
- Approval of FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget (modified after county work sessions and public hearing) to be forwarded to the Commissioners of St. Mary's County
- Recognition of Superintendent's Art Gallery artists from 2nd and 3rd marking periods of the 2024-2025 school year
- Recognition of student board member Hannah Heisler for her 2024-2025 service (Leonardtown High School graduate May 28)
- Personnel actions: teacher departures as listed in the consent agenda (Licensed-Certificated Departures)
- Executive session held prior to open meeting for personnel and administrative function items
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (None)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 Approval of the FY 2026 Board of Education Recommended Operating and Capital Budget - Dr. J. Scott Smith/Ms. Tammy McCourt ('15)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed May 7, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
School board to discuss boundary policy revisions
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County will hold a regular meeting including recognitions, a public comment period, consent agenda approval, and information items. A work session is scheduled for the first reading of revisions to Policy JCAA (School Boundary Advisory Committee). The board will also receive updates on SY26 program revisions and the FY26 budget.
- Work session on first reading of revisions to Policy JCAA – School Boundary Advisory Committee (redistricting)
- FY26 Budget Update presented as an information item
- FY2025 April Financial Report presented for review
- Recognitions: School Library Month, School Nurse Day, Pupil Personnel Worker Day
- Consent agenda includes approval of April 23, 2025 minutes and personnel actions for teachers and administrators
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel, Legal and Student Issues (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)(10)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of April 23, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board to review redistricting plan to align school capacity
The Board will hear an informational presentation on school utilization and redistricting, including a timeline and policy updates to optimize facility capacity and reduce operating costs. They also recognized April as Month of the Military Child and designated Leonardtown Elementary, Hollywood Elementary, and Leonardtown High School as Maryland Purple Star Schools. The Board approved the consent agenda, including teacher personnel changes and meeting minutes, and received one public comment from Dwayne Hancock.
- Redistricting informational presentation on potential realignment of capacity across all elementary, middle, and high schools
- Recognition of Month of the Military Child and Maryland Purple Star Schools at Leonardtown Elementary, Hollywood Elementary, and Leonardtown High School
- Approval of teacher personnel changes (departures) as part of consent agenda
- Public comment by Dwayne Hancock
- Executive session held to discuss personnel and administrative function items
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory - None
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Apr 9, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board to approve IT hardware contract with CDW-G up to $2.2M
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of a Sourcewell contract with CDW-G for computer hardware, software, and IT security, with past annual spending reaching $2.2 million. The agenda also covers personnel actions, a pre-kindergarten application update, a building automation system controls upgrade presentation, and the FY26 budget update.
- Consent agenda includes approval of Sourcewell Contract 121923-CDW with CDW-G for technology purchases, with FY24 spending of $2,194,419
- Personnel actions for teachers and administrative/supervisory staff
- Information item: opening of 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten 4 application on April 9, 2025
- Update on Building Automation System Controls Upgrade (RFP #SMCPS-2025-M-BAS) awarded to Custom Tech, LLC
- FY26 Budget Update and FY 2025 March Financial Report presented
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of March 26, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Sourcewell Contract 121923-CDW - Department of Information Technology
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Mar 26, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board approves maintenance and remediation contracts
The St. Mary's County Board of Education met to approve several maintenance and service contracts. The board also addressed personnel appointments and held an executive session regarding litigation and administrative functions.
- Contract with TJ Distributors, Inc. for PE facilities and stadium seating maintenance exceeding $100,000
- Abatement and remediation contracts with Bristol Environmental, LLC, Environmental Consulting Services, LLC, and Waco, Inc. exceeding $100,000 each per year
- Approval of administrative and supervisory personnel appointments
- Executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and administrative function items
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of March 12, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 On-Call Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Installation of Physical Education Facilities, Equipment, Bleachers and Stadium Seating - TJ Distributors, Inc.
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Abatement and Remediation Services - Contract RFP-SMCPS-2025-M-AAR
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.05 Personnel - Teachers (None)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.06 Department of Information Technology - IT Security Purchase
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Mar 12, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves asphalt paving and electrical service contracts with $100K+ spending
The board approved a consent agenda that included personnel changes and contracts for asphalt paving services (awarded to A Plus Paving and Concrete, Inc.) and electrical repair services (Cox Electrical Services, LLC and Mattingly Electric, LLC), allowing expenditures to exceed $100,000. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Public comment was heard from two speakers, Eve Goldstein and Sarah Penrod.
- Award of ITB #SMCPS-2025-M-APC for asphalt paving to A Plus Paving and Concrete, Inc. (prior annual spending $586K–$666K)
- Award of RFP #SMCPS-2024-DOM-ELEC for electrical services to Cox Electrical Services, LLC and Mattingly Electric, LLC (FY25 spending expected >$100K)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes of February 26, 2025 and personnel actions (teachers and administrative)
- Executive session for personnel and litigation under Maryland code
- Recognition of School Social Work Week (March 3–7, 2025) and public comment from two residents
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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).
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of February 26, 2025
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 ITB #SMCPS-2025-M-APC - Asphalt Paving Services - A Plus Paving and Concrete, Inc.
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.05 RFP #SMCPS-2024-DOM-ELEC - Electrical, Preventive Maintenance, and Repair Services
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.06 RFP #SMCPS-2024-M-PLUM - Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance, and Repair Services
4 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Feb 26, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board adjusts 2024-2025 school calendar after 4 weather closures
The Board of Education approved an amended school calendar to make up for four inclement weather days. They also recognized teachers who achieved National Board Certification and approved personnel changes, including teacher and administrative departures. A public comment was heard from Jennifer Clancy.
- Approved adjustment to 2024-2025 school operating calendar due to four weather closures
- Recognized 13 teachers for achieving National Board Certification and 2 for maintaining status
- Approved consent agenda including personnel departures for teachers and administrative staff
- Received FY2025 January financial report to be forwarded to county commissioners
- Heard a presentation on National Black History Month highlighting career pathways at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 Adjustment to 2024-2025 School System Operating Calendar - Dr. Jeffrey Maher (10')
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Feb 5, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves FY 2026 budget, forwards to county commissioners
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County approved the FY 2026 budget, which will now be reviewed by the County Commissioners. The board also awarded a $14,496,000 contract for HVAC and roof replacement at Green Holly Elementary School, approved revisions to the high school Program of Studies for 2025-2026, and recognized School Counseling Week.
- Awarded $14.496M contract to Scheibel Construction for HVAC and roof replacement at Green Holly Elementary, plus $869,760 contingency
- Approved FY 2026 budget and forwarded to St. Mary's County Commissioners
- Approved revisions to the high school Program of Studies for 2025-2026 (second reading, no public comment)
- Recognized School Counseling Week (February 3-7, 2025)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes of January 22, 2025, and personnel new hires
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
4 yea · 1 not_present
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea · Dorothy M Andrews not_present
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of January 22, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (NONE)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.01 Contract Award for the General Contractor for the Systemic B-Side HVAC and A-B Side Flat Roof Replacement at Green Holly Elementary School – Ms. Paola Laino (10’)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.02 Program of Studies - Proposed Revisions 2025-2026 - Ms. Lisa Bachner (10')
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
10.03 Approval of the FY 2026 Board of Education Budget - Dr. J. Scott Smith / Ms. Tammy McCourt (15')
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Jan 22, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 5:00 p.m.
Board approves $166,531 increase for building commissioning contracts
The Board of Education held public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budget and the 2025-2026 High School Program of Studies. It also approved a consent agenda that included personnel changes and a $166,531 increase for building commissioning services at Piney Point, Green Holly, and Lettie Marshall Dent elementary schools. The meeting began with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and student issues.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2026 budget
- Public hearing on High School Program of Studies 2025-2026
- Approved $166,531 increase for building commissioning services at multiple schools (Complete Commissioning, Inc.)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel new hires and departures
- Executive session held for personnel, litigation, and student issues
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel, Litigation and Student Issues (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)(2)(10)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section…
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2025 and January 15, 2025
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (NONE)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Request for FY25 Threshold Increase of Indefinite Quantity Contract RFP-SMCPS-2023-03-DSS-DC for Building Commissioning Services at Various Sites
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
Wed Jan 15, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 9:00 a.m.
Board of Education to hold work session on proposed FY2026 budget
The Board of Education of St. Mary's County is holding a special meeting to conduct a work session. The primary focus of the meeting is the proposed FY2026 budget presented by Ms. Tammy McCourt and Dr. J. Scott Smith.
- Work session on Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Thu Jan 9, 2025
Meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County - 8:00 a.m.
Board approves Prudent Rx contract to cut specialty drug costs
The Board of Education held its regular meeting, first convening in executive session to discuss personnel and administrative items. In open session, the board approved the consent agenda, which included a contract with Prudent Rx, LLC for a specialty drug copay assistance program expected to save $534,762 annually. The board also received information items on proposed revisions to the high school Program of Studies for 2025-2026 and the FY 2025 December financial report. A work session was held to review the proposed FY 2026 budget.
- Approved contract with Prudent Rx, LLC for specialty drug copay assistance; estimated annual savings of $534,762 with service fee possibly over $100,000
- Approved personnel actions including new teacher hires and departures (no administrative changes)
- Received first reading of proposed revisions to High School Program of Studies for 2025-2026
- Reviewed FY 2025 December financial report for General Fund (forwarded to county commissioners)
- Work session on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2026 Budget
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel (Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)(1)), and Administrative Function Items (Maryland General Provisions Article, Section 3-104).
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
4.01 Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.01 Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2024
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.02 Personnel - Teachers
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.03 Personnel - Administrative and Supervisory (NONE)
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea
9.04 Department of Fiscal Services - Prudent Rx Contract
5 yea
Karin M Bailey yea · Cathy Allen yea · Dorothy M Andrews yea · Mary M Washington yea · Josh R Guy yea