# 09/28/2026 - GCPS Board of Education Meeting

Garrett County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, September 28, 2026: The board unanimously approved the fiscal 2026 financial statements and audit results, presented by the finance department and Rodeheaver Group. Auditors reported an unmodified opinion and no other audit findings or issues; the single audit and related compliance letter remain pending release of the federal compliance supplement. The financial report noted $187.7 million in capital assets and a $400,000 commitment for fiscal 2027 turf fields. In discussion of potential costs from the state-mandated Time to Care Act, staff said MABE had solicited an RFP on the system’s behalf and expected quoted rates by September 30. Depending on the rates and further state guidance, the system may use the state plan or solicit its own RFP; the potential impact was estimated at a few hundred thousand dollars, with cost sharing subject to negotiation.

The board also received a revised capital improvement plan that adds replacement of elevators at both high schools and selected air handlers at both high schools, following an Interagency Commission recommendation to include systemic projects. These are funding-cycle requests, not awards; the board is expected to consider the plan as an action item at its October meeting. The board also entered executive session to consult counsel regarding potential litigation, then adjourned.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [09/28/2026 - GCPS Board of Education Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBQ_frgMwB8) - Garrett County Public Schools