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QACPS Board Report

November 2025 Edition

QACPS BoardReportNovember 2025 Edition

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

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Ms. Christina Landgraf from Sudlersville Elementary School won the Energizer Bunny Award.

Spirit Award Spirit Award

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Ms. Vicky Pape from Church Hill Elementary School won the Spirit Award.

Shining Star Award Shining Star Award

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Mr. Michael Moore from Church Hill Elementary School won the Shining Star Award.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Overnight Trip Approval - KIHS Dance Team
The Board approved the Kent Island High School Varsity Dance Team to travel to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Dance Team Union National Championship. No fiscal impact.
New Course Approval - Music Technology
The Board approved the new Music Technology 1 credit course for the 2026-2027 High School Program of Study. No fiscal impact.
New Course Approval - Film & Cinema
The Board approved the new Film & Cinema 1 credit course for the 2026-2027 High School Program of Study. No fiscal impact.
New Course Approval - Commercial Band
The Board approved the new Commercial Band 1 credit course for the 2026-2027 High School Program of Study. No fiscal impact.
Design Services for Kennard ES HVAC Systemic Renovation
The Board approved the contract with Burdette, Koehler, Murphy & Associates for the Kennard Elementary School HVAC Systemic Renovation. Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 Budget Source: FY 2026 Local Funds
Walk-In Cooler/Walk-In Freezer at Warehouse
The Board approved the contract with Arbutus Refrigeration, LLC for the installation of the walk-in cooler and freezer boxes at the QACPS Warehouse. Fiscal Impact: $81,565.00 Budget Source: FY 2026 Local Funds
Storefront Replacement at Bayside Elementary School
The Board approved the award of a construction contract to Scheibel Construction for the replacement of the storefront at BES Fiscal Impact: $1,338,700.00. Budget Source: FY 2026 State Funds: $608,500.00 FY 2026 Local CIP Funds: $730,200.00
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar Approval
The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar.
Click Here To View Budget Development Calendar

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Water Safety Program
Michael Page and representatives from the YMCA presented the Water Safety Program.
Audited Financial Statements Report
Rob Watkins and Audrey McKenrick presented the Audited Financial Statement Reports.
Summary Expenditure Report
Rob Watkins presented the Summary Expenditure Report
Detailed Expenditure Report
Rob Watkins presented the Detailed Expenditure Report
Blueprint Financial Presentation
Rob Watkins presented the Blueprint Financial Presentation.
Click Here To Watch Blueprint Update Presentation
First Read - Policy 410 Employee Use of Social Media
Dr. Kibler presented the first read of revisions to Policy 410. The proposed revisions to this Policy will be posted to qacps.org for a minimum of 30 days. Public comment on these proposed revisions should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.
Click Here To Watch Cell Phone Policy Discussion

COMMUNITY UPDATES COMMUNITY UPDATES

ArtScene | The Podcast ArtScene | The Podcast

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ArtScene | The Podcast continues its mission of celebrating the educators who are changing lives through the arts. On November 1, 2025 host Michael Bell visited with Heather Efland, music teacher at Church Hill Elementary School and 2019 Queen Anne’s County Teacher of the Year, for an inspiring conversation that blends laughter, heart, and powerful insights into the art of teaching.


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

Teacher of the Year Nominations Teacher of the Year Nominations

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📢📢Teacher of the Year Nominations Are Now Open!!📢📢

The Queen Anne’s County Teacher of the Year program honors teachers who represent the best in the profession. It provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers who deliver high quality instruction to their students and set high expectations for themselves, their students, and their schools.

For more information & the nomination form click here.

Hertrich Cash For Class Hertrich Cash For Class

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📣 Let’s support our amazing QACPS staff members!📣

We’re so proud that 12 of our amazing QACPS educators submitted entries in the Hertrich Cash for Class Competition! 🏫💰

✅ How you can help:

1️⃣ Go to https://www.hertrichs.com/cash-for-class.htm

2️⃣ Find our staff under Queen Anne's County, Maryland

3️⃣ Cast your vote for all 12!

Every vote helps bring valuable funding to our classrooms and celebrates the incredible work our teachers do every day.

Character Counts Newsletter
Board of Education Meeting | 11.05.2025
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Future Board Meetings

2025-2026 School Board Meeting Schedule

Email: offpub@qacps.org
Website: https://www.qacps.org/
Location: 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, MD 21617
Phone: 410-758-2403
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QACPublicSchools

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