Elizabeth W. Beasley

The board discussed several educational initiatives and community recognitions, including the STEM senior showcase at Great Mills High School, the all-county honor jazz band concert, the Battle of the Books, and capstone projects from the James A. Forest Career Technology Center. Additionally, the meeting highlighted educator awards from SMECO, teacher recruitment efforts, and the importance of school nurse appreciation. The superintendent also provided updates on school visits and shared future-oriented observations regarding the integration of artificial intelligence in the classroom.

This document presents official enrollment projections for Leonardtown Middle School for the period of 2025 to 2034. These projections are based on a mean survival ratio using a 2-year cohort.

This Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Educational Facilities outlines a proactive systemic approach to preserving and enhancing school facilities. Rooted in industry best practices, data-driven insights, and IAC recommendations, the plan aims to ensure safe, functional, and inspiring learning environments. It details four maintenance processes: scheduled preventive, predictive, corrective, and deferred maintenance. Key initiatives include infrastructure modernization, enhanced preventive and predictive maintenance, comprehensive facility condition assessments, sustainable building practices, and technology integration for operations. The overarching goal is to support the educational mission, extend asset lifespans, minimize costly repairs, and maintain a high-quality environment for students, staff, and the community.

This document details the Local Capital Improvements Program for St. Mary's County Public Schools from Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2029. The program outlines planned capital expenditures focused on facility maintenance, modernization, and infrastructure upgrades across various schools. Key project areas include HVAC system renovations, roof replacements, chiller/control installations, general building infrastructure improvements, and specific renovations such as video studios and security vestibules. The overarching aim is to enhance and maintain school facilities to support the educational environment.

This document outlines St. Mary's County Public Schools' plan for resuming normal school operations for the 2023-2024 school year, building on previous recovery efforts and detailing continued processes affected by the past two years of operations. The plan aims to achieve consistency with pre-pandemic policies while supporting the learning community's transition through social-emotional supports, instructional recovery, alternative learning models, and maintaining clean and healthy environments. It addresses key areas including health and safety, equity, instruction, specialized services, attendance, mental health, technology, transportation, clean environments, food services, and extracurricular activities.