QACPS Board Report

October 2022 Edition

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College Board - National Recognition Award

Kent Island High School and Queen Anne's County High School students qualified for three of College Board's recognition programs. These awards are the National African American Recognition Program (NAARA), National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRA), and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program (NRSTA). A very well deserved congratulations to these hard-working students!

Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial

Mr. Matthew Luckett, Custodian, Church Hill Elementary School, received the Energizer Bunny Award. A very well deserved congratulations!

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Shining Star Award

Mrs. Melissa Loller, Centreville Elementary School, received the Shining Star Award. Congratulation Mrs. Loller, and thank you for your dedication to QACPS students!

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Spirit Award

All of our Service Learning Coordinators received the October Spirit Award and were honored for being named the winner of the 2022 Harris Wofford Common Good Award! Congratulations to all! (Pictured - Stephanie Zeiler, Andrea Schulte, and Deon Passalaqua)

Stephanie Zeiler, Andrea Schulte, Deon Passalaqua

Special Event

HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Friday, Oct. 21st, 5:30-7:30pm

600 Charles Street

Sudlersville, MD

In collaboration with SMS, the PTSA, Judy Center, and the Migrant Education Program, QACPS invites you and your family to join our local families for the annual Hispanic American Heritage Dinner Celebration.


Click Here For Event Details & Flyer

$10:00 per adult

$5.00 children ages 6 to 12

Children 5 and under FREE


Enjoy an authentic Hispanic homemade dinner, Local Parent Dance group, Quinceañera Special, Student Dance group and fun activities for children.

September Spotlight

Dr. Marcia Sprankle, Assistant Superintendent, presented the September Spotlight.

BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

Capital Improvement Program

Carla Viar Pullen, Facilities Planner, presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan to the Board.

Blueprint Update

Dr. Matthew Kibler, Director of Accountability & Implementation, presented a Blueprint Update to the Board.

Summary Expenditure Report

Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Summary Expenditure Report.

Detail Expenditure Report

Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Detail Expenditure Report.

ESSER II Breakdown

Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer, presented the ESSER II Breakdown.

ESSER III Breakdown

Jane Towers, Chief Financial Officer, presented the ESSER III Breakdown.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Capital Improvement Program

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program for submission to the State Interagency Commission on School Construction. No fiscal impact.

Fire Alarm Replacement - Sudlersville Elementary School

The Board approved the contract with JCI/Simplex to replace the fire alarm system at SES. Fiscal Impact - $203,234.85. Budget Source - $98,714.07 from FY2023 State capital funding & $104,520.78 from FY2021 County capital funding.

ESMEC - Blended Virtual Program

The Board approved the purchase of 29 seats with the Eastern Sore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Blended Virtual Program (BVP). Fiscal Impact - $202,800.00. Budget Source - Unrestricted State Aid.

Board of Education Meeting | 10.5.2022