Board Recap, May 6, 2026

Board Recap, May 6, 2026
Posted on 05/07/2026
Board Recap, May 6, 2026

» The BOE proclaimed May as Pupil Personnel Workers Month in FCPS.

» The BOE proclaimed Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3-9) and National Physical Education and Sport Week (May 1-7).

» The BOE presented the Student Member of the Board, Alexander Thomas, a medal to be worn at graduation.

» The BOE approved a two-year Work-Based Experiences Learning Grant  of $183,029 from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to support summer employment opportunities for students with disabilities.

» The BOE identified a sixth weather make-up day for the 2026-2027 academic calendar (June 7, 2027) and the 2027-2028 academic calendar (June 9, 2028). 

» Staff presented a Special Education overview of co-teaching within FCPS.  

» The BOE updated the BOE meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

» Staff presented on Key Performance Indicator Reporting on hiring and the Human Resources strategic plan.

» The BOE made adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, including the addition of $3.4 million to the staff salary resource pool.