Francis Howell School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and took action on several key topics, including the 2020-2021 school calendar, the approval of the LAUNCH online education platform, and the 2018 College and Career Readiness report. Curriculum updates for third-grade science and pre-algebra were reviewed. Financial matters addressed included the approval of accounts payable, budget adjustments, a revised FY2019 budget, and authorization of purchases over $7,500. The Board also decided to reject current proposals for student transportation services in favor of transitioning to in-house operations and approved the addition of a Director of Transportation position. Additionally, the Board replaced part-time permanent substitute positions with full-time permanent roles and approved the 2019 summer school proposal.