Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

The meeting agenda included roll call, followed by substantive reports. The Legislative Subcommittee reported on submitted written testimony regarding HB123. The Standards Subcommittee detailed their ongoing work developing measurable standards and reviewing JSEP policies, mirroring DJS policy format. The School Climate & Safety Subcommittee established a workflow and identified patterns of climate and safety issues across JSEP sites, intending to use data to drive future work. New business consisted of the presentation of the Quarterly OIG Reports for the summer session and the first quarter of FY26, and a successful motion regarding Board Representation to the Juvenile Justice Processes & Systems Coordination Workgroup.

The agenda for the Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP) Monthly Board Meeting outlines several key discussion points. These include the Superintendent's Report, review of unfinished business, and reports from various subcommittees: Legislative, Standards, and Climate and Safety. New business topics slated for discussion involve a Quarterly OIG Presentation and Juvenile Justice Commission and Representation matters.

The meeting included a welcome, roll call, and the approval of the November 5, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes. The Superintendent presented a report reviewing the 100-day plan. Subcommittee reports were provided for Legislative, Standards, and School Climate & Safety. New business involved the motion to approve a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be sent to the Secretary of DJS. Additionally, the board adopted standards with revisions to Professional Development #5, with implementation scheduled for the first school day of the 2026-2027 academic year.

The meeting commenced with a Roll Call and subsequent approval of the October 3rd Board Meeting Minutes. There was no public comment. Key discussions included the Superintendent's Report and various subcommittee reports covering Legislative matters, Standards, and School Climate & Safety. Under New Business, the Board passed a motion to alter the time of the January 7, 2026 meeting to be from 10am to 1pm, including a working lunch. A Board Member remarked on an upcoming Empirical Study/Evaluation Report survey being conducted by Policy Associates. The session concluded with a closed executive session to discuss confidential budgetary matters received from DJS.

The Senate of Maryland convened to discuss and vote on Senate Bill 497 concerning the establishment, powers, and duties of the Juvenile Services Education Board and Program. The bill was on its third reading and a vote was conducted.