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QACPS Board Report

April 2025 Edition

QACPS BoardReportApril 2025 Edition

Energizer Bunny Awards - Sponsored by Bayview Financial Energizer Bunny Awards - Sponsored by Bayview Financial

Tracy Betcher from KIHS won the March Energizer Bunny Award.

Francis Cruz from KIES won the April Energizer Bunny Award.

Spirit Awards Spirit Awards

Debbi Parsons from KIHS won the March Spirit Award.

Heather Huber, Amy Getek, and Tina Souder from MES won the April Spirit Awards.

Shining Star Awards Shining Star Awards

Cindy Taylor from KIHS won the March Shining Star Award.

Andrea Fila from KIES won the April Shining Star Award.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Mr. Lou Sheppard was announced as the Principal of Queen Anne's County High School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Mrs. Stacey Deighan was announced as the Principal of Bayside Elementary School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Dr. Billie Brice was announced as the Principal of Sudlersville Middle School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Mrs. Michelle Carey was announced as the Principal of Centreville Elementary School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Mrs. Sarah White was announced as the Principal of Kennard Elementary School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Contract Approval - Navigate 360 Case Management Bundle
The Board approved the purchase of the Navigate360 Case Manager Bundle to provide schools with a digital platform for asynchronous trainings, e-learning and data storage. Fiscal Impact: $53,625.00. Budget Source: DOJ BJA Stop School Violence Grant.
New Course Approval - Electrical CTE Program
The Board approved the new CTE Electrical program for the 2025-2026 school year.
IXL Learning Contract Approval - KIHS
The Board approved the three-year contract with IXL Learning for Kent Island High School - Fiscal Impact: $54,695.00, Budget Source: FY24 & FY25 Title I School Improvement Funds.
Sloped Roof Replacement at Matapeake Elementary School
The Board approved the contract to Garland DBS for the replacement of the sloped roof sections at Matapeake Elementary. Fiscal Impact: $3,474.906.00, Budget Source: FY2026 State and Local CIP funds - 50/50 split
Connection for Utility Allocation for New Central Office
The Board approved the expenditure to the Town of Centreville allocations required for the new Central Office Building. Fiscal Impact: $165,288.00, Budget Source FY2025 Local CIP funds.
Last Day of 2024-2025 School Year
The Board approved the revised calendar for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC - Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mr. Eric Handzo of Bay Area Transportation, LLC to purchase a used bus for the 2025-2026 school year to replace bus #0511 as a paid spare. Fiscal Impact: PVA, Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget - Transportation.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC - Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mr. Clarence Pritchett of Bay Area Transportation, LLC to purchase a new bus for the 2025-2026 school year to replace bus #3711. Fiscal Impact: PVA, Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget - Transportation.
Bay Area Transportation, LLC - Used Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mrs. Evelyn Gardner of Bay Area Transportation, LLC to purchase a new bus for the 2025-2026 school year to replace bus #2815. Fiscal Impact: PVA, Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget - Transportation.
Northern County Exchange, LLC - New Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mrs. Heather Handzo of Northern County Exchange, LLC to purchase a new bus for the 2025-2026 school year to replace bus #6311. Fiscal Impact: PVA, Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget - Transportation.
L&S Bus Service, Inc. - New Bus Purchase
The Board approved Mr. Lawrence Chanaud of L&S Bus Service, Inc., to purchase a new bus for the 2025-2026 school year to replace bus #6812. Fiscal Impact: PVA, Budget Source: FY26 Operating Budget - Transportation.
2025 Thomas Saf-T-Liner CS Bus Purchases
The Board approved the contract with American Bus Sales & Services for the the purchase of two (2) 2025 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 buses. Fiscal Impact: $299,714.00, Budget Source: Local FY25 CIP Funds.
Budget Presentation
Budget Approval
The Board approved the budget for the 2025-2026 School Year.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Maryland Reads Presentation
First Read - Policy 623 - Media Materials of Instruction Selection
Michael Bell presented the first read of Policy 623. 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.
Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026 - Update
Click Here To Watch the Virtual Learning Plan Discussion

COMMUNITY UPDATES COMMUNITY UPDATES

Click Here for the Character Counts Aprl Newsletter

Mrs. Marcie Mamas Announced as 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Marcie Mamas Announced as 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!

QACPS Launches Water Safety Experience for 3rd Graders QACPS Launches Water Safety Experience for 3rd Graders

QACPS is excited to announce a new Water Safety Experience for third-grade students, which took place at the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA. This pilot program with Kennard Elementary School was designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in water safety. Read the full news release on our website here.

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Board of Education Meeting | 04.02.2025
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Future Board Meetings

2024-2025 School Board Meeting Schedule

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Location: 202 Chesterfield Avenue, Centreville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-758-2403
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