Board Work Session - September 28, 2026

At the Charles County Public Schools Board Work Session on September 28, 2026, staff updated the board on implementation timelines for the reading-retention and math policies. The retention-policy rollout is delayed to allow additional time for intervention systems, state testing alignment, and family communication; staff said reading and math interventions remain priorities despite possible budget reductions. The board also discussed math-course transitions and acceleration pathways. Separately, staff reported that Maryland’s assessment RFP had been approved and Pearson selected for state assessments and interim diagnostics; assessment frequency and details remain pending. No CCPS contract award or local vendor-selection vote was identified.

The chief financial officer described a $555 million FY2027 budget, with roughly 88% of spending associated with labor and contracted services and 12% with instructional materials, technology, and related costs. He estimated a $10.2 million FY2027 fund-balance draw and said the remaining balance could be about $25 million, subject to verification. Potential agency cuts, rising healthcare, fuel and utility costs, and special-education needs were cited as financial pressures. The board approved the comprehensive maintenance plan, apparently unanimously; the transcript provided no amount or contract details for the plan. Staff also described employee wellness benefits and the ComPsych EAP, but no related purchasing action was taken.