BOE Public Session 6-17-2026

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education held a public session on June 17, 2026, which included several key procurement and budget-related decisions. The board approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget and capital budget as recommended by the superintendent and approved by the County Council. Notably, the operating budget included a 7.48% increase over the previous year, with additional funding to raise temporary support assistants' wages to $18 per hour. The capital budget saw an increase of over $6 million, funding projects such as school facility master plans, feasibility studies, and athletic stadium improvements including field house construction at Chesapeake and Arundel High Schools. The board also ratified multiple negotiated agreements with employee unions, including the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County, the Association of Education Leaders, AFSCME Local 1693, and the Secretaries and Assistants Association, all for fiscal year 2027, which included cost-of-living adjustments and implementation of a four-day work week during summer. Additionally, the board accepted a significant donation of $585,923.68 from the estate of a late educator to Arundel High School. These actions reflect the board's focus on supporting staff compensation, enhancing educational facilities, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.