QACPS Board Report

June 2025 Edition

Dr. Matthew Kibler Announced As Interim Superintendent

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

i-Ready (Curriculum Associates) Reading Assessments K-8

The Board approved the purchase of i-Ready Reading Assessment digital licenses from Curriculum Associates. Fiscal Impact: $35,510.40 Budget Source: Operating Budget

myPerspectives (Savvas) High School English Course Materials

The Board approved the purchase of digital licenses and consumable textbooks from myPerspectives. Fiscal Impact: $98,490.70 Budget Source: Operating Budget.

Into Literature (HMH) Middle School ELA Course Materials - New Adoption

The Board approved the purchase of Into Literature for all English Language Arts classes in grades 6-8. Fiscal Impact: $328,009.45 Budget Source: Operating Budget.

Policy Approval - Policy 623 - Media Materials of Instruction Selection

The Board approved Policy 623 subject to final edits for format and style.

Purchase Approval - Student Chromebooks

The Board approved the purchase of 600 Dell Chromebooks through Data Networks. Fiscal Impact: $246,000.00 Budget Source: FY2026 Capital Funds.

Purchase Approval - Extreme AP4000 Wireless Access Points

The Board approved the purchase of 670 Extreme AP4000 Wireless Access Points through Data Networks. Fiscal Impact: $148,740.00 Budget Source: FY2026 Capital Funds.

Purchase Approval - School Server Replacement

The Board approved the purchase of Dell servers and contracted services through Data Networks. Fiscal Impact: $228,585.00 Budget Source: FY 2026 Capital Funds.

Purchase Approval - Microsoft Licensing

The Board approved the MEEC Microsoft EES Agreement Year 3 Term with Bell Techlogix. Fiscal Impact: $78,058.08 Budget Source: FY 2026 Technology Software Licensing Budget.

Purchase Approval - PowerSchool SIS, EMS, M&S

The Board approved the purchase of PowerSchool SIS, EMS, CMS, and M&S contract for one year (August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026. Fiscal Impact: $63,300.90 Budget Source: FY 2026 Technology Software Licensing Budget

Purchase Approval - Lightspeed Internet Content Filtering

The Board approved the purchase of the Lightspeed Internet Content Filter subscription through Data Networks. Fiscal Impact: $61,380.00 Budget Source: FY 2026 Technology Software Licensing Budget.

Educational Specifications for Centreville Middle School

The Board approved the Educational Specifications for Centreville Middle School as presented.

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2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule

The Board approved the 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule as presented.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

SAVVAS Experience Chemistry

To ensure transparency and public input, Experience Chemistry will be available for review on the QACPS website. Hard copies of the materials will also be in the vestibule of the Central Office. The vote on this proposed adoption is on July 2, 2025.

Second Read - Policy 502 - Administering Medication To Students

Matt Evans presented the second read of Policy 502. This proposed policy revision will be posted on the QACPS website for a minimum of 30 days. Comments should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

Second Read - Policy 513 - Education of Homeless Students

Matt Evans presented the second read of Policy 513. This proposed policy revision will be posted on the QACPS website for a minimum of 30 days. Comments should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

Second Read - Policy 516 - Home and Hospital Teaching

Matt Evans presented the second read of Policy 516. This proposed policy revision will be posted on the QACPS website for a minimum of 30 days. Comments should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

Second Read - Policy 535 - Student Registered Sex Offenders - Entry on Property

Matt Evans presented the second read of Policy 535. This proposed policy revision will be posted on the QACPS website for a minimum of 30 days. Comments should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

Second Read - Policy 536 - Student Telehealth

Matt Evans presented the second read of Policy 536. This proposed policy revision will be posted on the QACPS website for a minimum of 30 days. Comments should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

Art Scene - The Podcast

ArtScene | The Podcast Episode 36 features the inspiring full-circle journey of Gabby Pfeifer, a 2020 Maryland All-State Dancer and Kent Island High School graduate who trained under 2020 QACPS Teacher of the Year Amber Wright.

Listen to ArtScene | The Podcast Episode 36 on Spotify here.