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QACPS Board Report

January 2025 Edition

QACPS BoardReportJanuary 2025 Edition

Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial

Mrs. Laurie Dalziel from CES won the January Energizer Bunny Award.

Spirit Award Spirit Award

Mr. Christian Tolson from CMS won the January Spirit Award.

Shining Star Award Shining Star Award

Mr. Corby Lofland from CMS won the January Shining Star Award.

Superintendent Dr. Saelens Announces Her Retirement - Click Here
Dr. Saelens informed the Board that after 33 years of service to Maryland Public Schools, and 4 years of service to Queen Anne's County Public Schools, she will be retiring effective June 30, 2025. The Board thanked her for service.
Click Here For The Weather Discussion/School Make-Up Days Discussion
QACPS will be seeking approval from the Maryland State Department of Education to make Monday, February 17, 2025 (President's Day) a day of instruction for QACPS students.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Instructional Empowerment Contract
The Board did not entertain a motion on the Instructional Empowerment Contract. This action item was not approved.
Student Classroom Desks Purchase - BES
The Board approved the purchase of 400 student classroom desks through Douron Furniture Solutions for Bayside Elementary School. Fiscal Impact: $64,612.00. Budget Source: Local FY25 CIP Funds.
Student Classroom Desks & Chairs Purchase - QACHS
The Board approved the purchase of 470 student classroom desks and 650 student chairs through Douron Furniture Solutions for Queen Anne's County High School. Fiscal Impact: $211,760.80.00. Budget Source: Local FY25 CIP Funds.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Climate Survey Results
Mr. Jon Grow presented the results of the QACPS Climate Survey to the Board.
Enrollment Report
Dr. Matthew Kibler presented the Enrollment Report to the Board.
Click Here To Watch 2025-2026 School Calendar Discussion
Blueprint Implementation Plan Update - AIB Approval
Dr. Matthew Kibler presented the letter from the Accountability & Implementation Board approving the QACPS 2024 LEA Blueprint Implementation Plan.
Click Here To View the QACPS 2024 Blueprint Implementation Plan
Blueprint 101
Dr. Matthew Kibler presented the Blueprint 101 presentation to the Board.
Legislative Audit
The Board discussed the Financial Management Practices Audit Report.
Click Here To Watch the Procurement Policy Discussion
Click Here To Watch the Citizens Advisory Council Appointments Discussion

COMMUNITY UPDATES COMMUNITY UPDATES

Click Here for the Character Counts December Newsletter

QACHS Student Daniel Mora Selected to the MD General Assembly’s Page Program QACHS Student Daniel Mora Selected to the MD General Assembly’s Page Program

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Congratulations are in order for Queen Anne’s County High School student Daniel Mora. Daniel has been selected to represent Queen Anne's County Public Schools as a member of the Maryland General Assembly's 2025 Student Page Program!

Read the full news release on our website here.

2025 Opioid Awareness Poster Contest 2025 Opioid Awareness Poster Contest

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Encourage your middle school & high school students to participate in the 2025 QAC Goes Purple Opioid Awareness Poster Contest! The deadline for all entries is February 14, 2025. For contest rules, suggested messages, and the entry & consent forms, scan the QR code, or visit the website here.

2025 Youth Group Opiod Awareness Commercial Competition 2025 Youth Group Opiod Awareness Commercial Competition

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All Queen Anne's County youth groups are invited to participate in the 4th Annual Opioid Awareness Commercial Competition! The deadline for entries is February 14, 2025. Contact Julie Kille with QAC Goes Purple at julie.kille@qacps.org with any questions!

Olivia Coppage Debuts as Kid Correspondent on FOX45 Morning News Olivia Coppage Debuts as Kid Correspondent on FOX45 Morning News

QACPS student Olivia Coppage made her debut on WBFF FOX 45 as a Chick-fil-A Kid Correspondent!! Click here to see Olivia's stellar report on holiday headlines!

Student Voices Video: The Impact of Our Teachers Student Voices Video: The Impact of Our Teachers

Student Voices 2024 - 2025: The Impact of Our Teachers

Last spring, we asked students across QACPS, "What would life be like without teachers?" Their heartfelt responses were shared with our staff this fall as a powerful reminder of how much educators mean to our community. Please take time to watch this powerful video.

Book Buddies Volunteers Needed Book Buddies Volunteers Needed

The Queen Anne's County Library is looking for volunteers for the Book Buddies Program. This is a great opportunity to remind our students that reading is fun! Contact Cait Byrnes at caitbyrnes@qaclibrary.org.

ArtScene | The Podcast ArtScene | The Podcast

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Start 2025 with ArtScene | The Podcast, as we celebrate QACPS Supervisors of Instruction with three inspiring back-to-back episodes featuring Mrs. Bridget Passyn, Mr. Adam Tolley, and Dr. Darren Guido. These exceptional leaders share their unique journeys and the ways they champion teachers and students across Queen Anne’s County Public Schools. Mrs. Passyn's and Mr. Tolley's episodes are live now. Keep an eye out for the release Dr. Guido's episode soon!

Listen on Spotify here or at https://anchor.fm/artscene.

Cash For Class Winners Cash For Class Winners

Congratulations to the QACPS winners of the Hertrich Cash For Class Contest!


A huge thank you to Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships and Hertrich Ford of Easton for always supporting our staff and students! Check out the winning videos and the project each teacher will use their funding towards here.

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Amy Bauer will complete a rocketry project with her students. The students pictured helped Mrs. Bauer create her video! Great job!

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Jamie Dean will purchase an upgraded sound system!

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Marlo Coppage will purchase new calculators for the math department.

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Andrea Schulte will create custom skateboard art & designs with her students, and do other "rad" things.

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Kally Nash will purchase a hydroponic grow system and plants for her students.

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Lori Heggelke and Paola Lopez-Miller will use the funds for Hispanic Heritage Night.

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Mr. Herman won $2,000.00! He will use his funds for the Engineering Club, and purchase a timing system for the High School Drone Club.

BOE Meeting - January 15, 2025
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Future Board Meetings

2024-2025 School Board Meeting Schedule

Email: offpub@qacps.org
Website: https://www.qacps.org/
Location: 202 Chesterfield Avenue, Centreville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-758-2403
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QACPublicSchools

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