QACPS Board of Education Meeting June 3rd, 2026

The Queen Anne's County Board of Education held an open session meeting on June 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement approvals included the renewal of Microsoft licensing for $73,952.64, the purchase of 3,467 Dell Chromebooks for $2,069,799 funded by capital funds, and the acquisition and installation of welding lab equipment for $173,700.61 from Amtek Company, supported by FY27 County CIP funds. Additionally, a 3-year contract renewal with Edmentum for credit recovery programs and a 4-year contract with PowerSchool for an employee records management system were approved. The board also approved a 25-cent increase in meal prices and a 5-cent increase for milk for the 2026-2027 school year. Budget discussions highlighted a $120,301 reduction in state aid and a favorable 4% health insurance increase, resulting in a $960,000 savings that will support restoring specialist positions in schools. The board approved the 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan and several HR policies. The meeting included discussions on technology upgrades, curriculum purchases, and policy updates related to personal electronic device use in schools. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters.