Board of Education Public Business Meeting | August 18, 2026 | 6:00PM

The Washington County Public Schools Board of Education held a public business meeting on August 18, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a consent agenda with four items reviewed and recommended by a purchasing review committee, all unanimously approved. The board also approved the assignment of advertising rights for the South Hagerstown High School Athletic Booster Club, facilitating fundraising through vendor advertising on school property. Additionally, the board adopted the fiscal year 2028 budget calendar to guide the development of the upcoming budget, with key dates for work sessions and final approvals outlined. Policy updates were presented, including the first reading of a proposed policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, and school operations, which was unanimously approved to proceed to the next stage. Other agenda items included approval of appointments to advisory committees and personnel actions, all passed unanimously. The meeting also featured public comments addressing student support services, staff working conditions, and school safety concerns, but no direct procurement actions were taken from these comments.