Washington County Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda covering 22 procurement items, including boiler replacements, snow removal, and vehicle parts. The board will also vote on donations totaling over $32,000 for school programs, FY2025 budget adjustments, and a $74,001.90 contingency increase for the Williamsport High School roof replacement project. Other action items include advertising rights for South Hagerstown High athletic booster club and board committee assignments.

• Consent agenda with 22 items: boiler replacements at Clear Spring and Eastern elementary schools, chiller replacement at E. Russell Hicks Middle, electrical distribution at Smithsburg and Springfield middle schools, snow removal, and more
• Donation of $11,000 from Nora Roberts Foundation for Boonsboro High band and orchestra programs
• Donations totaling $21,665.20 from SAT Fundraising/Leading Edge for North Hagerstown High football and flag football programs
• FY2025 budget adjustments to be approved
• Contingency fund increase of $74,001.90 for Williamsport High School roof replacement project

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Center for Education Services in the Smithsburg Room. The agenda includes a call to order and the approval of the meeting agenda and previously approved minutes.

• Approval of the agenda for the Curriculum and Instruction Committee
• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting

Board Reorganization Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a new President and Vice President. The board will also approve the meeting agenda, hear member comments, and adjourn.

• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Vice President
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Board member comments

Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

This special meeting is primarily ceremonial: newly elected and re-elected Board of Education members will be sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The agenda is limited to the swearing-in, adoption of the meeting agenda, and brief comments from board members and the superintendent. No substantive votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Swearing-in of re-elected and newly elected Board of Education members by Kevin R. Tucker, Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Adoption of the December 3, 2024 special meeting agenda
• Board members and superintendent comments to the audience

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee will meet on November 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes only call to order, approval of the agenda, and minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• No policy action items or public hearings scheduled

Joint Meeting with the Washington County Board of Education and the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, 11:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education and the Maryland General Assembly delegation will hold a joint meeting to discuss the draft 2025 Legislative Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of the DRAFT 2025 Legislative Program for the upcoming Maryland General Assembly session

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 2:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is scheduled to meet on November 12, 2024, at Western Heights Middle School. The published agenda contains only the call to order and approval of the agenda, with the full agenda and minutes provided as attached PDF files. This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific discussion or action items listed in the provided text.

• Meeting opening with call to order and agenda approval only

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss progress on the district's Strategic Plan and receive a report on proposed legislative priorities and watch list items for the 2025 Maryland legislative session. No binding votes are scheduled beyond approval of the agenda.

• Update on the Strategic Plan ‘Your Journey Our Commitment’ development
• Proposed 2025 Legislative Program including core values and watch list items
• Appointments to the Legislative Response Team for 2025 discussed
• Work session held at 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington County Public Schools Policy Review and Development Committee. The only listed action is a call to order and approval of the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive policy changes or financial items are discussed.

• No specific policy proposals, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda.

Finance Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

The Board of Education's Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for the October 31, 2024, session. The agenda provided consists of procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of the meeting agenda

Facilities Committee, 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Facilities Committee is meeting for a routine procedural session. The only action item is approval of the October 29, 2024 agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the meeting agenda for October 29, 2024

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 11:00 a.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting at Hancock Middle/Senior High School. The provided agenda contains only procedural opening items.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will vote on approving FY2026 Budget Priorities aligned with the Strategic Plan. They will also conduct second readings of policy changes (purchasing standards, family/medical leave, employee orientation, rescind bonded employees, budget transfer authority) and first readings of policies (rescind tax/debt limitations, rules of order, subpoena procedures). A public comment period is scheduled. The board will also consider a contract with Frantz Law Group for insulin pricing litigation.

• Approval of FY2026 Budget Priorities
• Second reading of Policy DJ – Purchasing Standards
• Second reading of Policy GCBDA – Family and Medical Leave
• Attorney-Client Fee Contract with Frantz Law Group for insulin pricing litigation
• Consent agenda includes contracts for science chemical disposal, bulk motor oil, security equipment, WAN fiber, time-keeping system, Chromebooks, and crisis prevention training

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss two informational items: an overview of teacher recruitment, hiring, and new teacher induction for the 2024-2025 school year; and the presentation of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. No votes are expected beyond approval of the agenda.

• Presentation on teacher recruitment, hiring, and new teacher induction by Tim Haines and Joni Burkhart
• Presentation of audited financial statements and auditor's report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
• Approval of the work session agenda as a routine action item

Board of Education Candidate Orientation Session, 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a candidate orientation session for 2024 election candidates. The session is informational, covering procedures and expectations for those seeking board seats.

• Candidate orientation session for the 2024 Board of Education election

Calendar Advisory Committee, 4:00 p.m.

The committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for this meeting. No substantive calendar decisions are on the agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda (action)

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 1:30 p.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education is meeting on September 24, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Springfield Middle School. The agenda includes only a call to order and approval of the agenda, along with attached meeting agenda and minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
• Review of attached agenda and minutes PDFs

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. No policy items, public hearings, or specific actions are listed on this agenda beyond the procedural opening. The meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Center for Education Services.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda

Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m.

The Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to call to order and approve its own agenda. No substantive business items are listed on the agenda, which is purely procedural.

• 1.01 Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (consent action)

Calendar Advisory Committee, 4:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Calendar Advisory Committee will meet on September 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to review and approve the meeting agenda. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Center for Education Services in the Smithsburg Room.

• Review and approve the September 19, 2024, meeting agenda
• Meeting location: Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD
• Meeting time: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved first readings of proposed changes to policies on Family and Medical Leave (GCBDA), Employee Orientation (GCF), and Budget Transfer Authority (DBK), and voted to rescind Policy DH on Bonded Employees. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for Microsoft Unified Support Services, asbestos abatement renewal, and concrete installation and repair. Recognitions were given to spring 2024 state champion athletes and SkillsUSA national finishers.

• First reading of changes to Policy GCBDA – Family and Medical Leave
• First reading of changes to Policy GCF – Employee Orientation
• First reading to rescind Policy DH – Bonded Employees and Officers
• First reading of changes to Policy DBK – Budget Transfer Authority
• Consent agenda: Microsoft Unified Support Services (MEEC MSA#U7722410), Asbestos Abatement renewal (Bid 2023-23), Concrete Installation and Repair (Bid 2021-02)

Human Resources Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education Human Resources Committee. The only action item is to approve the September 10, 2024, agenda and the attached minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or personnel actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the September 10, 2024, meeting agenda
• Approval of previously circulated minutes

Calendar Advisory Committee, 4:00 p.m.

The Calendar Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting to review and approve the agenda for the September 5, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes only an action (consent) item for agenda approval.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (Action/Consent)

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss FY26 budget priorities, reviewing how FY25 funds are allocated, and to receive an update on 2023-2024 MCAP results and college/career readiness. No formal votes are expected; the discussion will inform the Superintendent's budget proposal.

• Review of FY2025 general fund budget allocations to inform FY26 priorities
• Discussion of Board members' priorities for the FY26 budget
• Update on 2023-2024 MCAP results and future implications for curriculum
• Presentation by Superintendent, COO, and Finance Executive on budget priorities

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee of the Washington County Board of Education is meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Facilities Committee, 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Facilities Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for August 27, 2024. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate for the meeting opening.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved second readings of six policy changes and first reading of a purchasing standards policy. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $176,000 Mental Health Provider Referral Platform, up to $300,000 for elementary math supplemental instruction resources, and up to $120,000 for Wilson Reading System training, among other procurements.

• Approved $176,000 contract with Care Solace, Inc. for a Mental Health Provider Referral Platform (RFP 2025-15)
• Approved up to $300,000 for Elementary Math Supplemental Instruction Resources from US Math Recovery Council
• Approved up to $120,000 for Wilson Reading System training from Drexel University
• Approved second reading of Policy ECD – Use of Motorized Vehicles on School Property
• Approved second reading of Policy JED – Student Registered Sex Offenders – Entry on School Property

Finance Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee is holding a procedural meeting to approve its agenda and review consent items. The agenda and approved minutes are attached but not detailed in the provided text.

• Call to order and approval of the meeting agenda

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 11:30 a.m.

The committee will convene to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. The only item listed is a procedural opening; no substantive policy decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text. Attached agenda and minutes are referenced for review.

• 1.01 Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
• Review of attached agenda and minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to conduct business. The provided agenda contains only procedural opening items.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss student achievement and curriculum updates. The board will also consider a change to how policy updates are presented on the agenda.

• Student achievement data for AP, IB, CTE, and Dual Credit for 2023-2024
• Update on computer science infusion into the PK-12 Essential Curriculum
• Discussion on presenting second readings of policy changes as a consent agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education met to vote on the second reading of several district policies. The board approved changes to staffing, health, safety, and records retention policies, and rescinded others.

• Approved changes to Policy GCDA regarding staff employment, transfer, and separation
• Approved changes to Policy ADD (Health and Safety) and rescinded policies on asbestos and communicable diseases
• Approved changes to Policy EHB (Records Retention and Disposition)
• Approved changes to Policy JHCE (Personal Health Care Services to Students) and Policy JHCF (Epinephrine Availability)
• Approved changes to Policy ADF (Wellness: Physical and Nutritional Health)

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Policy Review and Development Committee. The only agenda item is the call to order and approval of the agenda and previous minutes. No substantive policy discussions, proposals, or new business are listed.

• Meeting is purely procedural with no new decisions or discussions listed
• Attachments include the agenda and approved minutes from a previous meeting

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved the second reading of Policy GBED (Staff Identification) and authorized first readings of multiple new or revised policies covering staff employment, health and safety, records retention, and student health services. The meeting also included recognitions for Maryland Accelerates graduates and SECAC award recipients, as well as public comment.

• Second reading approved: Policy GBED – Staff Identification
• First reading approved: Policy GCDA – Staff Employment, Transfer, and Separation; rescission of Policies GDPB and GDD
• First reading approved: Policy ADD – Health and Safety; rescission of Policies EBD (Asbestos) and JHCC (Communicable Diseases)
• First reading approved: Policy EHB – Records Retention and Disposition
• First reading approved: Policy JHCE – Providing Personal Health Care Services to Students

Special Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education held a special meeting on June 11, 2024. They approved the business meeting agenda. The board voted on proposed modifications to the FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget, but the motion failed 4-3.

• Proposed modifications to the FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget rejected by a 4-3 vote

MEETING CANCELLED - Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m.

The Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business or actions are recorded for this date.

Facilities Enrollment Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m. Center for Education Services in the Board Auditorium

The Facilities Enrollment Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for the June 6, 2024, session. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate for the meeting opening.

• Approval of the June 6, 2024 meeting agenda

Work Session, 2:30 p.m.

The Board of Education will review the draft FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget to consider options for balancing it. Discussion items also include an update on the 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan, student enrollment projections, and a district strategic plan overview.

• Review of FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget draft
• 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan update
• Student enrollment projections for 2024-2033 school years
• Strategic Plan Update: Mapping Our Future
• Overview of district disciplinary data since the 2018-19 school year

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to conduct business. The provided agenda contains only procedural opening items.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to conduct business. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate.

Facilities Committee, 1:30 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet to approve its agenda for this meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the provided agenda; the meeting may include discussion of previously reviewed facilities matters. The agenda and prior meeting minutes are attached.

• Approval of agenda for May 24, 2024 meeting
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Business Meeting, 3:30 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved second readings of policy changes for new board member orientation and improvements on school property. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $160,135 contract for diagnostic student assessments, roof replacement at Williamsport High School, and an emergency generator at Clear Spring High School, among other procurements. Recognitions were given for SkillsUSA gold medalists and the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.

• Approved second reading of Policy BIA (New Board Member Orientation) and rescission of regulation BIA-R
• Approved second reading of Policy EC (Improvements on School Property)
• Approved $160,135 contract for Diagnostic and Interim Student Assessments (renewal)
• Approved Bid 2024-08 for Roof Replacement at Williamsport High School
• Approved Bid 2024-42 for Emergency Generator at Clear Spring High School

Finance Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review and approve the agenda for this meeting. This is a procedural session with no substantive items listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of the agenda for the May 16, 2024, Finance Committee meeting

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 11:00 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of Washington County Public Schools will meet on May 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Emma K. Doub Elementary School. The only item listed on the provided agenda is call to order and approval of the agenda. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items described in the agenda text.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda (procedural)

Human Resources Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee of the Washington County Board of Education is meeting to review and approve its agenda for May 14, 2024. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda, making the meeting purely procedural.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (single action item)

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes. No specific policy changes or decisions are listed on this agenda. The meeting is purely procedural.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings listed.

Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider approving the FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, approval of the agenda, and upcoming calendar dates.

• Motion to approve the Board of Education’s FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget
• Approval of the May 7, 2024 Business Meeting agenda

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

This work session includes discussion of the FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget draft, an overview of the 2024 Blueprint Plan, and an update on the district's Strategic Plan. No votes are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.

• Review of FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget draft, including funding options
• Overview of the 2024 Washington County Public Schools Blueprint Plan
• Update on progress and next steps for the district Strategic Plan
• Approval of the work session agenda (administrative item)

Work Session, 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss funding options for the FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of FY2025 General Fund Operating Budget funding options

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a business meeting to vote on several action items, including second readings of policies on acting principals and student wellness, and bid awards for school renovations. A public hearing on proposed changes to the student wellness policy is also scheduled. The meeting includes recognition of student and staff achievements.

• Second reading of proposed changes to Policy CIA – 'Appointment of Acting Principals'
• Public hearing and second reading of proposed changes to Policy JB – 'Student Wellness'
• Approval of bid award for Phase II Kitchen Renovations at South Hagerstown High School – $666,658
• Approval of bid award for Boiler Replacement Project at Hancock Elementary School – $347,200
• Approval of bid award for Bus Video Recording System Replacement – $116,700

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting on April 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes only a call to order and approval of the agenda, with no substantive policy items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting called to order and agenda approval
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed

Finance Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee. The only listed action item is the review and approval of the meeting agenda itself. No substantive financial decisions, budgets, or contracts are described in the provided agenda.

• Call to order and approval of the April 10, 2024 agenda

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 11:00 a.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee. The only items listed are the call to order and approval of the agenda. Attached documents include the meeting agenda and draft minutes from a previous meeting, but no substantive discussion or decisions are described in the provided text.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss two informational items: an update on Landon's Project, a community partnership for student programming, and a presentation from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education on advocacy and professional development. The board will also approve the meeting agenda.

• Update on Landon's Project, a community partnership uniting medical, community, and education sectors
• Presentation by MABE on advocacy and professional development for school boards

Facilities Committee, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and approve the agenda for March 26, 2024, and previously approved minutes. No substantive decisions, project updates, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Call to order and approval of the March 26, 2024 agenda

Business Meeting and Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education held a business meeting and public hearing. They received a recommendation from the Budget Advocacy and Review Committee on the FY2025 Draft General Fund Budget and then opened a public hearing for comments on that budget. The board also approved second readings of four policy changes, including updates to surveillance camera and board officer policies.

• Public hearing on FY2025 Draft General Fund Operating Budget
• Budget Advocacy and Review Committee recommendation on FY2025 draft budget
• Approved second reading of Policy EFGH (Surveillance Cameras)
• Approved second reading of Policy BCBB (Officers of the Board of Education)
• Approved second reading to rescind Policy BDDK (Reporting Board of Education Meeting Business)

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 11:00 a.m.

The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024 at Bester Elementary School. The provided agenda includes only procedural items: call to order and approval of the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the text.

• No specific proposals, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed; agenda is procedural only.

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m.

The Policy Review and Development Committee will convene on March 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. No substantive policy items are listed for discussion.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda

Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee will hold a meeting with only one action item: approval of the agenda. No substantive budget discussions or recommendations are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as a consent action

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to receive updates on district initiatives. Discussions will focus on growing internal school and district leaders and strategies for supporting struggling readers.

• Update on leadership development initiatives to grow school and district leaders
• Presentation on literacy instruction strategies, programs, and resources for reading and writing skills

Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance and Audit Review Advisory Committee will meet on March 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The only item on the agenda is the call to order and approval of the agenda itself, making the meeting entirely procedural. No substantive financial or audit reviews are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as a consent item

Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

This meeting of the Budget Advocacy and Review Advisory Committee is largely procedural. The only item listed for action is approval of the meeting agenda. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Approval of the meeting agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education met to vote on second readings for several district policies. The body also recognized students and staff for academic achievements and life-saving efforts.

• Approved second reading of Policy GBEE regarding Employee Use of Social Media
• Approved second reading of Policy EEA regarding Pupil Transportation
• Approved second reading of Policy ACE regarding Service Animals in Schools
• Approved second reading of Policy BCBD (Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent) and rescinded Policy BCBE (Assistant Secretary-Treasurer)
• Recognized Boonsboro Elementary staff for providing life-saving care to a student

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

This agenda includes only procedural items: call to order and approval of the agenda. No specific curriculum or instruction topics are listed in the provided text. The meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024 at E. Russell Hicks Middle School.

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting on February 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes only a call to order and approval of the agenda along with attachments of the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting notice and agenda with no specific action items listed

Finance Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee is holding a procedural meeting to review and approve the agenda and minutes. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the February 7, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Work Session, 1:15 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended FY2025 budget. Board input will guide further development of the general fund budget. The session begins with approval of the agenda.

• Superintendent's Recommended FY2025 Budget presentation and discussion

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting on February 1, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Center for Education Services. The agenda consists solely of a call to order, approval of the agenda, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No policy proposals, public hearings, or actionable items are listed for discussion.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (Feb 1, 2024)

Facilities Committee, 1:00 p.m.

The Facilities Committee will meet at the Center for Education Services in the Hagerstown Room. The committee is scheduled to call the meeting to order and approve the agenda.

• Approval of the January 30, 2024, agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including an annual $300,000 fleet card contract with WEX Bank, as well as contracts for earth works, window film, and internet service. The board also passed second readings of four policy changes: Goal Setting, Participation on Athletic Teams and Extracurricular Activities, Do Not Resuscitate Procedures, and Inoculations of Students. Additionally, the 2024-2025 Middle and High Schools Program of Studies was approved, and a reappointment to an advisory committee was confirmed.

• Approved consent agenda: Unit Price Contract for Earth Works to four firms; Architectural Window Film and Installation to three firms; Internet Service Provider renewal to Antietam Broadband; Fleet Card and Related Services to WEX Bank at approx. $300,000 annual fuel cost
• Second reading and approval of Policy AEA - 'Goal Setting'
• Second reading and approval of Policy IGDK - 'Participation on Athletic Teams and In Extracurricular Activities'
• Second reading and approval of Policy JHC - 'Do Not Resuscitate Procedures'
• Second reading and approval of Policy JHCB - 'Inoculations of Students'

Work Session, 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will discuss the Superintendent's FY2025 Recommended Budget during a work session. No votes are scheduled; the discussion will provide input for further budget development.

• Superintendent's draft FY2025 budget presentation and discussion

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee to call to order and approve the agenda and minutes of the prior meeting. No substantive decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided agenda text.

Policy Review and Development Committee Meeting 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting on January 11, 2024, but the published agenda contains only a call to order and approval of the agenda. No specific policy reviews, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural meeting.

• No specific policy items or public hearings are listed on the agenda

Human Resources Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Board of Education Human Resources Committee is meeting to review and approve its agenda for January 9, 2024. The agenda includes only procedural items, with no substantive personnel actions or policy changes listed.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (action/consent item)

Work Session, 4:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss two informational items: an overview of professional learning aimed at improving school culture, climate, and student outcomes, and a presentation of the district's Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. No votes or decisions are scheduled on these items.

• Discussion of collaboration between culture/climate initiatives and delivery of instruction
• Presentation of the Single Audit Report by external auditor Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC