Board of Education Public Work Session | June 2, 2026 | 1:00PM

The Washington County Public Schools Board of Education held a public work session on June 2, 2026, focusing primarily on the annual summer school program and the educational facilities master plan (EFMP). The summer school update detailed budget allocations, including $50,000 for elementary school transportation and $300,000 for high school programs, with specifics on course offerings, student groupings, and evaluation methods. The EFMP presentation covered enrollment trends, community development impacts, and a 10-year capital improvement plan highlighting major construction projects such as the ongoing Downsville Pike Elementary School and proposed additions and replacements at Jonathan Hager Elementary and Clear Spring Middle/High School. The board discussed the feasibility study for Clear Spring's replacement project and the challenges of site selection for other schools. Additionally, the board considered a petition to rename Salem Avenue Elementary School in honor of a former principal, discussing policy requirements, community support, and logistical implications. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but next steps for the renaming process and capital projects were outlined.