Board Meeting - November 10, 2026

The Charles County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on November 10, 2026, covered student achievement, instructional supports, Blueprint funding, extracurricular eligibility, and transportation. Procurement-related discussion included an update on student van transportation: 38 of the 45 students transported daily use private contractor AllPro, while CCPS operates two vans for the other seven. The presenter said this is the first year of a six-year school-bus contractor agreement and reported diesel prices rising from $3.56 to $6.26 per gallon year over year, warning that continued increases could put transportation over budget. A possible legislative proposal to limit vehicle age was discussed, with board members noting potential financial effects; no vehicle purchase or contract award was presented for approval. A public commenter also asked the district to reconsider a field-trip process that separates bus arrangements from trip arrangements, saying it adds administrative work and could increase costs for families.

The board received updates on assessment results and Blueprint accountability, including the state’s withholding of 25% of annual formula funding pending review; the amount potentially affecting CCPS was not provided, and no funding allocation or spending motion was made. Other discussion included grant-supported community health services and a school greenhouse repair grant, without related purchasing decisions. The board approved minutes, personnel items, and its 2027 legislative positions. No procurement award or bid approval was identified.