Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Jul 14 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

The Worcester County Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates, personnel matters, and administrative reports. Key procurement-related discussions included the award of a contract for annual independent auditing services to SB and Company following a competitive RFP process with four bidders; the first-year contract cost is $47,500, within budget, with options to renew for four additional years. The board also reviewed the federal programs audit report, which highlighted a prior internal control deficiency related to misuse of a procurement card and subsequent corrective actions including enhanced procurement controls and monitoring. Additionally, the board discussed a long-range technology plan emphasizing financial sustainability, cybersecurity, infrastructure upgrades, and equitable access to technology, underscoring the importance of proactive budgeting and planning for future technology needs. A social media policy revision was presented but deferred for final approval at the August meeting. No other contract awards or capital projects were reported during this session.