Board of Education Work Session | 06.17.2026

The Queen Anne's County Board of Education held a work session on June 17, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $183,916.56 contract with Johnson Controls to upgrade the building automation system at Centreville Elementary School, funded from the local operating budget. The board also approved two capital budget transfers totaling $455,511 to complete the purchase of 763 Chromebooks, addressing increased costs. Additionally, the board adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget totaling approximately $172.4 million, which included a $6 million increase in capital improvement funds and provisions for 19 new positions to support student achievement and mental health. Wage increases for various hourly staff and a five-year contract for a suicide prevention program were also approved. The meeting included presentations on youth apprenticeship programs and upcoming shifts in Maryland math standards, but no direct procurement actions related to these topics were taken.