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Staff said the communicable disease policy was updated to reflect current Maryland Department of Health guidance and that accompanying parent letters and procedural guidelines were revised for readability. The policy language was broadened to state the district will comply with applicable state and federal laws.

On the opiate response policy (JLCDA), staff told the board the major changes align with new state legislation that calls for naloxone (Narcan) placement near AEDs. The draft adds: authorization for school personnel to administer opioid‑overdose reversing medication in an emergency; an annual parent/guardian notification that naloxone is available in schools; staff awareness and training requirements; procedures for administration and post‑event reporting. Nurses will provide layered training (awareness through hands‑on) and coaches who travel to off‑site events can check out a naloxone packet to carry with an AED, staff said. The district also described partnerships with the Garrett County Health Department, which provides naloxone at no cost and holds community drop‑off/pickup events.

Staff presented a clarified AED policy (JLCEB) that codifies a countywide AED program: venue‑specific emergency action plans, assigned roles for equipment checks and maintenance, training expectations, and post‑use reporting to state authorities. At the meeting staff said the district maintains 26 AEDs across buildings and that devices are periodically refreshed after several years of service. A staffer mentioned unit pricing and trade‑in practices but did not provide a detailed procurement breakdown; officials said they will supply cost details in follow‑up materials.

The acceptable‑use procedures (GBEE) were provided for information and will be discussed further: staff said they are drafting best practices for board members’ use of personal devices and will return with a finalized form.

No policy was adopted at the meeting; board members asked clarifying questions and acknowledged the documents had been reviewed by the district policy committee. The board expects the policies to return next month for action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/11/2025 - GCPS Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reviewed first readings March 11 of updated policies on communicable disease response, naloxone availability and AED program operations; the naloxone draft specifies placement near AEDs and clarifies training and reporting procedures.","taxTitle","Garrett County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",55337,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6634110,"Board reviews recommended K–5 and high‑school science materials; public preview scheduled through April 1",300,650000,950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d&start=650&end=950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d/thumbnail_650000.jpg","/articles/6634110/Maryland/Board-reviews-recommended-K5-and-highschool-science-materials-public-preview-scheduled-through-April-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634110-767faf9a2c03c1c4036dcba33810a0d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178030&Signature=E0uExwpNdLYry00qvjCOcAgZRn0ClrWL-0jxYEMRFww7FRG2D~usvLVazNj7rGeljWttOUZRqI7XWzyPGh9ptrafqcB8oMTJL7z28a0ISzeQboWUQzLONxrrzPOFYEY5UnsztLIm8LjI~LZ8MEXLE54Ak1wWxV6HEwGkasD4eNWGzyHUsA-AkJw2Coc3tvNnWvRuqBHCh-HtYyL9X-I5gtp4ekl3gPOmGHF~DFtgTUMdaiT9D7GBX~Xh-vnjdxA~Kwz2l-WLmQRO5QK7MHpM-Li3L1pGTj1aD0ziN40vwKCEi3nH3~62fPlZNC2u0SRfNFhxbr5arWvLDbe-dkAcMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garrett County Board of Education received a first reading March 11 of recommended science instructional materials for kindergarten through grade 5 and for grades 9–12.

Ms. Candy Most, who presented the proposal, said the materials were selected by a teacher committee formed in summer 2024 that narrowed several vendors to two finalists and conducted pilots. “These materials went through the process with a teacher committee, which was formed last summer,” Most said during the presentation.

For elementary grades, the committee recommended Discovery Education with Mystery Science for kindergarten through grade 2 and a textbook package for grades 3–5. Staff estimated the elementary adoption at about $224,000. The materials are aligned to Maryland standards, emphasize hands‑on lessons using common classroom supplies, follow the 5E instructional model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate), and include on‑demand training and virtual field trips.

For high school, staff recommended Savvas Learning Company materials, including resources for chemistry, physics and the Miller & Levine biology textbook. The district estimated the five‑year cost at about $90,000. Presenters said the high‑school materials support phenomenon‑based learning, differentiated hands‑on labs, and teacher assessment tools. Presenters clarified that Advanced Placement textbooks remain under previous adoptions and are not part of this adoption.

Staff will place digital samples and hard copies at Ruth Enloe Elementary in Oakland and at Grantsville for public review; the materials will be available through April 1 and district staff will collect feedback via an online survey. The board will consider a final adoption vote at its next meeting.

During the meeting a board member asked if Savvas was used elsewhere in Maryland; staff said Savvas was recently adopted in Prince George’s County. No formal vote was taken tonight — this was a first read and public review period.","Garrett County Public Schools presented recommended elementary and high‑school science instructional materials for first reading. Elementary materials are projected at about $224,000; a five‑year high‑school package is estimated at about $90,000. Public review copies will be available in district libraries and online through April 1.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6634114,"Garrett County board approves 2025–26 calendar with post‑Labor Day start; Veterans Day remains an instructional day",1020,2834000,3854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d&start=2834&end=3854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d/thumbnail_2834000.jpg","/articles/6634114/Maryland/Garrett-County-board-approves-202526-calendar-with-postLabor-Day-start-Veterans-Day-remains-an-instructional-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634114-fd956c8c5e3ebd9969f55e1e08d33e42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178030&Signature=RxWTwcJl10ov8m4Hm6~o0dQ0hM~7RO-xTC8gRP79uNI0b0~zyxt7LiUB-JrRN-yq6pdF4mqMoX3VV~mw0ZBoTKTXpGH3BP~QN4VZjc2CuQY9xnlFzi27jiMymmzci-sL6cscTXpcGsDGNMokbRqHgcKToVxjXw8DVlgXa6T8TgboMe9J4wZDsaItSKYIvdz-G857Tpumi0wN5x9jWcCl2rl15wURY4O11IyGgrbYIa2Nt4Ospj9pQK8BQqrg9C45IylEsY4jGVetZKM8a0OWFVj9yVtZefNMzb4ERROb9Sm1RsGhzfrS74lhGVi3-8toB-lXguMu-Vl16YvofUQQog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garrett County Board of Education voted March 11 to adopt the 2025–26 school calendar with a post‑Labor Day start on Sept. 2, 2025, after considering community survey results and a split but ultimately failed amendment to make Veterans Day a day off.

The board approved the calendar 3–1. Superintendent McCourt recommended adoption, saying, “My recommendation is the calendar presented tonight with a post Labor Day start.” The calendar committee presented survey results from 928 respondents showing 73% support for a post‑Labor Day start and broad backing for keeping Autumn Glory Friday, Thanksgiving Monday and Easter Monday as non‑instructional days.

The calendar committee — a 22‑member group of parents, community members, GCPS staff and union representatives — revised a pre‑Labor Day draft after community input. Committee and staff presenters said the changes respond to family vacation patterns, local employment considerations and weather concerns. Mr. Green presented the results and noted parents made up approximately 53% of respondents.

Board debate focused on Veterans Day. One board member moved to amend the recommendation to make Veterans Day a school holiday; the amendment was seconded. The amendment was tied 2–2 and failed. Several board members argued for keeping school in session on Nov. 11 to ensure students participate in Veterans Day programs in schools and local parades; others argued the date should be observed as a holiday. After the failed amendment the board took a final vote to adopt the calendar as presented. The final vote on the calendar passed 3–1.

The board president said the district will schedule the calendar development process earlier next year so families have notice sooner. The committee and staff noted teacher work‑day requirements and that altering parent‑teacher conference days would reduce professional development time for staff.

During public comment earlier in the meeting, community members raised concerns about transparency of the online calendar survey (one commenter said respondents’ names appeared beside comments in BoardDocs) and separate comments called for the board to publicly review charter‑school funding questions. The board said staff will review public feedback and follow up as appropriate.

The board said it will publish the adopted calendar and continue work to finalize related scheduling details before the 2025–26 school year begins.","On March 11 the Garrett County Board of Education approved the 2025–26 academic calendar with a post‑Labor Day start (Sept. 2, 2025). The board rejected an amendment to make Veterans Day a holiday and kept several community holidays as school closures.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":93,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6634102,"Votes at a glance: Board approves makeup day, adopts 2025–26 calendar",2088,1766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d&start=1766&end=3854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2706481-24249654dcbd3e5b2b00d3e493a8512d/thumbnail_1766000.jpg","/articles/6634102/Maryland/Votes-at-a-glance-Board-approves-makeup-day-adopts-202526-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634102-498f7613676f06e96b112d5601802844/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178030&Signature=RmzbJqoNdqsPFgNyMoBB7Bee9OFQq2zf01hxu4h0w8~0EQv1cue1yssj-hs0GbOtWLSL7qosGLDfYS8D1jUw44cr~bkm-4zoxdKHmxonEblAopzOUISaYQPyf4OhqGtsKeK8tTvMVzZq1o95vL4Gm1~b6DQykwXDyIZQZihJVq17PkZDoxmPCvZIgAPYBRTsuPvOUC~9WqlDect95w2lO8JaS6DK7BhuVrPUz8KvnlqsE6ka4~~0oNfZ-vSSrE7bOTF-GFefwUMTuV~4CeuXNU5OCCoYF~vDJc86aXTiW1bKjA~L6verodYD4PUFobnc-aLZ89GxGZ49DrMzIkW72A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garrett County Board of Education recorded the following formal actions March 11:

Makeup day approved: The board voted to use Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a makeup instructional day to replace a previously scheduled makeup date disrupted by inclement weather. The motion to adopt June 12, 2025, passed after a motion by Board member Don and a second by Board member Rodney; members voted in favor by voice.

2025–26 calendar adopted: The board adopted the 2025–26 academic calendar with a post‑Labor Day start (Sept. 2, 2025). Superintendent McCourt recommended the calendar. An amendment to make Veterans Day a non‑instructional day was proposed and tied 2–2, and thus failed; the final calendar motion passed 3–1.

Other items presented but not voted on tonight included draft updates to communicable disease, opiate response (naloxone), AED policies and a first read of science instructional materials; those will return for action at a future meeting.","At its March 11 meeting the Garrett County Board of Education approved a makeup instructional day and adopted the 2025–26 calendar. Both actions were carried by simple majority votes; several other policy items were presented as first reads and not acted on.","actionData","errors"]

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