# Board of Education Public Business Meeting | September 15, 2026 | 6:00PM


**Body:** WCPS MD
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) Board of Education held a public business meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the FY28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which outlined funding requests for school construction and systemic renovations, including projects at Downsville Pike Elementary School and Jonathan Hager Elementary School. The board unanimously approved the CIP, which also detailed future replacement school projects and HVAC, roof, and boiler upgrades. Additionally, the board approved design development documents for the Jonathan Hager Elementary School addition and a right-of-way agreement with BTOC Edison Company for a Milestone Tower on the Smithsburg High School campus. The board also approved advertising rights for the Smithsburg High School Athletic Booster Club. A memorandum of understanding with the Washington County Association of Supervisors and Administrators was approved, and personnel actions were ratified. The meeting included presentations on summer school programming and policy updates, with unanimous votes on several policy changes. The board recognized donations, including a $150,000 contribution from Landon's Project, and emphasized ongoing efforts to maintain and improve school facilities and infrastructure.

**Source:** WCPS MD