Prince George's County Public Schools

The board approved consent agenda items 17.1 through 17.22. Additionally, the board discussed and adopted the transportation bus patrol contract, noting the use of a competitive national cooperative procurement vehicle, reductions in technology fees, and strengthened data privacy terms. Further, the board approved a behavioral framework, including drug prevention and social-emotional learning, through the Seven Mindsets platform, addressing queries regarding student data privacy, integration with existing student information systems, and the mitigation of perceived conflicts of interest by the superintendent.

The meeting featured a presentation on the graduating class of 2026, followed by recognition and awards for outstanding seniors, including a recipient of a national fraternity scholarship. The board held a moment of silence in memory of deceased students and staff. Public comments addressed concerns regarding fiscal challenges and the impact of technology and screen time on elementary school students. Additionally, upcoming board meeting information was provided.

The committee discussed the district's budget status, specifically addressing a thirty million dollar gap between requested and received funding. Key topics included the necessity of addressing special education needs, which remain a primary budgetary requirement, and the potential for reinstating immersion programs. Additionally, the committee reviewed the need for comprehensive professional development to support educators and discussed long-term strategies for sustainable revenue, advocacy, and resource reallocation to manage future fiscal challenges.

The meeting focused on the activities of the Bullying Advisory Council (BAC), including its structure, purpose, and key areas of emphasis: prevention through education, intervention consequences and restoration, and data monitoring and accountability. Presentations were made regarding recent updates to administrative procedures concerning bullying, harassment, and intimidation, specifically highlighting new reporting requirements and considerations for students with IEPs or 504 plans. Additionally, the committee reviewed recent bullying incident data, discussed prevention initiatives, and explored opportunities for strengthening partnerships to address school-based incidents.

The Audit Committee discussed school-based student recordkeeping, privacy, and data security procedures. The presentation highlighted the team's roles in providing compliance training, managing student records dating back to 1923, and coordinating records transitions due to school boundary changes or closures. The committee also reviewed the ongoing pilot program for digitizing student records, which aims to improve security, reduce storage needs and printing costs, and increase retrieval efficiency.