QACPS Board Report
July 2025 Edition
Dr. Jennifer Schrecongost Announced As Interim Assistant Superintendent
BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Final Approval - Policy 502 - Administering Medication To Students
The Board approved Policy 502 subject to final edits for format and style.
Final Approval - Policy 513 - Education of Homeless Students
The Board approved Policy 513 subject to final edits for format and style.
Final Approval - Policy 516 - Home and Hospital Teaching
The Board approved Policy 516 subject to final edits for format and style.
Final Approval - Policy 623 - Media Materials of Instruction Selection
The Board approved Policy 623 subject to final edits for format and style.
Final Approval - Policy 535 - Student Registered Sex Offenders - Property Entry
The Board approved Policy 535 subject to final edits for format and style.
Final Approval - Policy 536 - Student Telehealth
The Board approved Policy 536 subject to final edits for format and style.
Elementary School Social Studies Curriculum Resource Renewal
The Board approved the one year renewal of the elementary Social Studies resource - My World Interactive. Fiscal Impact: $96,423.80. Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget.
HMH Reading Interventions for Grades 3-12
The Board approved the purchase of HMH Reading Interventions Grades 3-12, including teaching materials, digital licenses, and consumable textbooks to support reading interventions. Fiscal Impact: $59,665.73. Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget
iReady MyPath Purchase
The Board approved the purchase of iReady MyPath. Fiscal Impact: $80,195.00. Budget Source: Operating Budget FY26
SAVVAS Experience Chemistry
The Board approved the purchase of Experience Chemistry, published by SAVVAS for all high school chemistry classes. Fiscal Impact: $53,508.80. Budget Source: FY25 Operating Budget
Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium Contract
The Board approved the contract with Maryland's Shore Educational Food Service Consortium. Fiscal Impact: $1,200,000.00. Budget Source: Food Service Operating Budget.
Award Purchase of Surveillance Camera Main Server
The Board approved the purchase of a new surveillance camera server, PowerVault ME5 with ~567 terabytes (TB) usable storage, utilizing the MEEC agreement UMD #972016. Fiscal Impact: $72,641.00. Budget Source: FY25 Local CIP Funds
AlphaBEST Before/After Care Services
The Board approved the contract with AlphaBEST Education, Inc., for before/after care for SY26.
JUNE 18, 2025 WORK SESSSION ACTION ITEMS
Overnight Field Trip - MD FFA State Convention
The Board approved the overnight field trip for the QAC FFA to travel to Garrett County to participate in the Maryland FFA State Convention. No fiscal impact.
Middle School Social Studies Curriculum Approval
The Board approved the three-year renewal of Discovery Education's Social Studies Techbook teacher and digital licenses as well as four hours of virtual professional learning. Fiscal Impact: $52,135.50 Budget Source: Operational Funds
PowerSchool Contract Approval
The Board approved the five-year PowerSchool contract for 11 products. Fiscal Impact: $469,165.41 Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adoption
The Board approved the 2025-2026 QACPS Budget.
Fiscal Year 2026 Food Services Budget Approval
The Board approved the 2025-2026 Food Service Budget.
2025 Educational Facilities Master Plan Approval
The Board approved the 2025 Educational Facilities Master Plan for submission to the State.
Contract Award - Stormwater Management & Asphalt Repairs - KES
The Board approved the construction contract for stormwater management and asphalt repairs at Kennard Elementary School to Martin Excavating & Hauling, LLC. Fiscal Impact: $98,000.00 Budget Source: FY2026 Local CIP Funds.
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Art Scene - The Podcast
ArtScene | The Podcast is back with a special 15-minute bonus segment in July featuring Gabby Pfeifer, following the success of Episode 36. Gabby, a 2020 Maryland All-State Dancer and proud @HKent Island High School alum, continues her journey as an Associate Teaching Artist for the Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections.
Listen to ArtScene on Spotify here.
Free Summer Meals Program
Board of Education Meeting | 07.02.2025
BOE Work Session - June 18, 2025
Future Board Meetings
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