Queen Anne's County Public School District

The Board conducted an open session that included a review of closed session agenda items such as personnel, finance, and negotiations. The meeting featured the presentation of several student and staff awards. Board and staff members provided updates on school events and activities. Public comments addressed budget concerns and the needs of retired school personnel. Several policies were reviewed, including first and second reads for textbooks, field trips, school naming conventions, drug testing procedures, and employee social media use. Additionally, the Board discussed a school calendar waiver request, reviewed expenditure reports, approved the Human Resources and Substitute Bus Driver report, and formally introduced the new Chief Financial Officer.

The board met to discuss various personnel and administrative matters in a closed session. Key discussion topics included an HR report, the interim superintendent's 90-day performance review, and school safety matters, which specifically addressed a student behavioral incident, school security concerns, and an off-campus student incident involving law enforcement.

The Board meeting included an executive session discussing personnel matters and legal counsel. Key actions included the approval of the Human Resources report, non-public tuition payments for The Harbour, The Benedictine, and St. Elizabeth schools, and the authorization of Budget Transfer #1 for Fiscal Year 2026. The Board also approved the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and the State Capital Improvement Plan. Presentations were delivered regarding Character Counts, the State of the Data, and the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, alongside discussions on cursive writing and community involvement updates.

The board discussed several personnel matters, including an HR report review and the performance evaluation of the interim superintendent. Legal consultation was held regarding public employee free speech, social media, and board attorney contract terms. Additionally, the board reviewed non-public tuition payments for The Harbour School, The Benedictine School, and St. Elizabeth School.

The Board convened to discuss personnel matters, including the review of the monthly Human Resources report. Legal counsel provided an update and advice regarding the recent Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, and the Superintendent addressed an independent audit and the corresponding response. Additionally, the Board discussed a confidential administrative matter.