May 7, 2026 - Board Work Session

Agenda Item: 8.1 Accelerated & Enriched Learning in Literacy & Mathematics

The Accelerated and Enriched Learning in Literacy and Mathematics presentation reported declining MCAP proficiency rates for students in the 2021-2022 Compacted Math 4/5 Cohort from Grade 4 through Grade 7 (see slide #7).

How do the data compare to MCAP proficiency rates for students in the 2021-2022 standard Grade 4 Math cohort from Grade 4 through Grade 7? - Answer Pending

Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, identified elementary students will access accelerated math content through cluster grouping.

What metrics will be used to evaluate fidelity of implementation and efficacy of the accelerate math cluster grouping model? - Answer Pending 

May 21, 2026 - Business meeting

Agenda Item: 9.1 FY27 Operating Budget

Based on the current staffing standard, MCPS allocates 0.6 Staff Development Teachers to each high school.

How much does it cost to fund 0.6 Staff Development Teachers for each high school? - Answer Pending 

April 16, 2026 - Board Work Session

Agenda Item: 10.2
Restorative Approaches and Student Code of Conduct

Restorative Approaches is a mindset and philosophy toward climate and community building that centers on relationships, accountability, repairing harm, and rehabilitation and promotoes learning from mistakes, restoring relationships, and supporting well-being.

 What is the breakdown of Restorative Approaches implementation—categorized as reactive, early, intermediate, or mature—across different school types?

April 30, 2026 - Business meeting

Agenda Item: 11.1 Math Curriculum Approval

• • What is the Professional Development Implementation Plan outlining how instructional staff will be trained on new Amplify Desmos Math curriculum? - Answer Pending 

March 26, 2026 - Business meeting

10.2 Approval of the 2026–2027 Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Plan

• Based on the federal and state guidelines, only students receiving FARMS are eligible to receive meals from their schools during virtual learning days.
  
  How much would it cost for the system to fund meal distribution fo all students during virtual learning days? 

• 11.1 Thomas S. Wootton HS After-Action Report

  • The Wootton HS After Action Report includes strategic initiatives identified in response to the life-threatening incident that took place on 2.9.26.
    
    What is the recommended prioritization, timeline, and funding availability for these strategic initiatives? 
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February 5, 2026 - Board Work Session

Agenda Item: 8.1 Superintendent’s Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies

On the Boundary Study website, data tables are included with each option. A request was made for similar data tables to be provided for the Superintendent's Non-Recommended Alternate Scenario of opening Crown as a new high school #27. What are the data tables available for the Superintendent's non-recommended option of opening "New School #27"?

Agenda Item: 8.3 Strengthening Math in MCPS

• The Maryland State Board of Education adopted Revised Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) for Mathematics on July 29, 2025 which will necessitate revisions to the PreK-8 math curricula as well as revised Integrated Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses. In light of these anticipated changes the BoE asked the following questions:
  
  * What training and support will educators teaching the updated math curriculum aligned to the revised MCCRS for Mathematics receive? 
  
  * What opportunities will the community have to learn about the curricular changes in PreK-8 math, integrated Algebra 1, and integrated Algebra 2 necessitated by the realignment to the new revised MCCRS for Mathematics? 
  
  * How will MCPS evaluate the implementation of revised PreK-8 math curriculum and Integrated Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses?
  
  * What should students "proficient" on the revised MCCRS for Mathematics know and be able to do?

February 19, 2026 - Business meeting

Agenda Item: 8.2 Tentative Adoption of FY27 Operating Budget

• Which seven languages are specifically covered by the district's Family Engagement Specialists? 
• What were the process and data points used to recommend discontinuing girls' gymnastics?

January 08, 2026 - Work Session 

Agenda Item: 8.2 Literacy! + Strategies—Emerging Multilingual Learners and Special Education Services

• When can we expect to see measurable results from the FitTime intervention program, and what are the specific duration guidelines for students? 
• What strategies are being implemented to support long-term Emerging Multilingual Learners (EML) in transitioning out of the program?
• How many  "Never EML" students are in MCPS? 
• What does the data show when EML student performance is disaggregated by those born in the U.S. versus those who immigrated?
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Agenda Item: 8.3 Recommendation to Revoke M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute Charter

• The Board requested information from MBLI on the following topics:
  Enrollment; 2026-2027 applications; Special Education compliance requirements update; and Financial Plan.

Agenda Item: 8.4 IGNITE—Summer School 2026

• What were the specific enrollment numbers for Health, Computer Science, and Science courses during the 2025 summer session? 
• Are there other high-demand courses that are being considered for a transition to a virtual format? 

January 22, 2026 - Business Meeting  

Agenda Item: 9.1 Legislative Positions

• What are the technical amendments the BoE recommended be added to HB102 Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures?