Operations Committee Meeting | April 28, 2026

The CitySchoolsLIVE Operations Committee meeting on April 28, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters related to school district operations. Key discussions included an update on the AMP initiative, which modernizes time and attendance systems, highlighting successful payroll processing and ongoing training efforts. The committee reviewed the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan (CFMP), addressing enrollment trends, facility utilization, and capital funding challenges. Several supplemental appropriations were presented, including $6.1 million for third-party billing to support special education services and transportation, and reallocations of $5.2 million and $15.8 million between capital projects and general funds for the Francis Scott Key remediation project and transportation expenses. The committee also considered contract renewals for project management of district office and arts center renovations, and a $550,000 contract for utility reimbursements related to temporary housing of City College students. Commissioners requested additional data on maintenance costs and fund balances to inform future decisions. The meeting concluded with plans to present these items to the full board for approval.