BOE Public Session 7-22-2026

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education held a public session on July 22, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and policy matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of contract awards bundled in items 5.01 through 5.05, and the authorization of administrative personnel appointments and other personnel actions. The board also approved the schematic design for a new transportation facility at Shipley Avenue, aimed at consolidating operations and improving working conditions for transportation staff, while maintaining local vendor relationships. Additionally, the board approved third-party projects such as the installation of safety netting at Broadneck High School's Turf Field 2 and a stormwater management agreement for Chesapeake High School's athletic fieldhouse. Policy revisions were addressed, including updates to the student use of personal electronic devices policy and a student sexual harassment and misconduct policy, with discussions highlighting the need for forthcoming artificial intelligence policies and concerns about screen time and device distractions in classrooms. The board voted to approve most policies and contract awards, with motions passing by consensus or majority vote. Public comments emphasized concerns about student use of technology, telework policies for staff, and transparency in school scheduling changes.