» The 10th annual Educational Partnerships Annual Report for 2024-2025 was presented to the BOE.
» The BOE approved Educational Specifications for the Brunswick High School replacement project. Funding dependent, the new building will open for students at the start of the 2030-2031 school year.
» Information was presented regarding the FY2027 operating budget calendar.
» The BOE approved the 2026 Legislative Principles to be presented to the Frederick County Delegation.
» Policy 102, Meetings, was approved for publication.
» Policy 436, School-Sponsored Publications and Media/Student Journalists, and Policy 405, Graduation, were presented for the first readings and will return to the BOE for a second reading in a future work session.
» Staff provided a review of data for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 4 and 5 aligned to FCPS Aspirational Goal 1 and KPI 15 aligned to FCPS Aspirational Goal 5.
» Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is requesting a waiver under the Maryland Blueprint for Education related to the state’s Minimum School Funding (MSF) requirement. The Blueprint requires that 75% of certain state education funds be spent at the school level within specific program categories, such as special education, multilingual learners, and college and career readiness. While FCPS meets the overall funding target in most schools, variations in enrollment, staffing, and student needs mean that some schools do not meet the MSF requirement in every category. The state’s Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) allows school systems to apply for a waiver in such cases to prevent a loss of funding and maintain flexibility in how resources are allocated to best support students. This survey seeks community input to help inform FCPS’s waiver request and ensure transparency in the process.
All responses are due by Friday, November 7, 2025
SURVEY LIVE LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MINSCHFUND25