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Personnel actions and appointment
Board members approved the personnel action item by voice vote after a motion from the vice chair and a second by Board member Jamila Smith. The personnel agenda included the appointment of Dr. Lazedrick Jamieson as principal of Jennifer Elementary School. During the meeting Majors introduced Dr. Jamieson'who described his previous roles as principal at Fort Belvoir Elementary (Fairfax County Public Schools), time in Denver Public Schools, assistant principal roles and academic credentials (bachelor's in early childhood/elementary education from Alabama A&M University; master's in educational administration and policy from Howard University; Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction/instructional leadership). Dr. Jamieson addressed the board and said he looked forward to joining Charles County Public Schools.

Textbook adoption (Career & Technical Education)
The board approved adoption of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) textbook for the CTE program after brief discussion. Board members asked that instructors remain current with industry changes and that teachers attend industry trainings; trustees noted the pace of medical-industry changes (including recent changes in race-based clinical calculations) and asked staff to ensure curriculum and classroom practice remain up to date. The motion to approve was passed by voice vote (no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript).

SMOB scholarship increase (legislative referral)
Board members voted to approve a motion to request increasing the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) scholarship from $1,000 to $5,000. The board noted the increase requires action by the local delegation and state lawmakers; if approved locally the district planned to ask its legislative delegation to carry the change in Annapolis. The motion was moved by Board member Bella Washington and seconded by Student Board Member Sam Burke and passed by voice vote.

SMOB parent/guardian travel and per-diem coverage
The board approved covering travel and per-diem expenses for one parent or guardian attending national professional development with the SMOB (for example NSBA). The board agreed to cover transportation and the meal per diem consistent with board practice; the board added a friendly amendment specifying the accompanying parent/guardian be at least 21 years old. The amendment was seconded by Board member Tamisha Thomas; both the amendment and the main motion passed by voice vote. Board members said the policy was intended to remove a financial barrier and ensure student safety while attending national conferences.

Adjournment
The board adjourned the work session with a motion from Board member Brenda Thomas.

Notes on voting records
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Chief of Teaching and Learning Kevin Lowndes and assessment staff summarized how the diagnostic test is used three times per year to measure reading and math progress and explained the district's emphasis on 'stretch growth.' Lowndes said typical yearly growth is the baseline for expected progress but that the district is asking teachers and students to achieve stretch growth (described by staff as roughly a year-and-a-half of growth in one year) so students who start below grade level can catch up in multi-year sequences.

Assessment staff reported increases in the share of students in the higher proficiency bands on I-Ready at multiple elementary grades; presenters said the district is expanding dual-language, AP and CTE metrics that feed into the broader accountability framework. For kindergarten screening, the district used Acadience (previously KRA) and plans to introduce a new STAR assessment next year; the district will continue Acadience as a longitudinal measure during the transition.

Lowndes and his team outlined interventions already in place and planned additions: a targeted summer 'boost' program focused on specific skill gaps rather than broad curriculum review; expanded use of the district's virtual high-school platform and targeted CTE/CSM dual-enrollment expansions; and a new intervention-monitoring tool that will track whether students assigned to an intervention actually receive it with the intended frequency and whether it produces growth.

Board members voiced questions and concerns. Jamila Smith and Tamisha Thomas asked about high percentages of middle-school students several grade levels behind in reading and about the cumulative effects that leave older students harder to remediate. Lowndes and Navarro acknowledged the challenge, stressing that closing multi-year gaps requires consistent interventions and added instructional time over multiple years, as well as family engagement.

Several members urged clearer, easier parent access to assessment reports and more frequent communication. Vice Chair Cramer and others noted that I-Ready student reports and recommended resources are helpful but not always accessible to parents without extra login steps; the district said it would improve distribution and is developing automated notifications for parents when students fall below grade level.

Several trustees asked about middle- and high-school recovery options. Presenters noted 'math labs' and additional targeted supports at middle schools but acknowledged more intensive or extended options (including out-of-school time) are limited and that summer boost programs are primarily for elementary students. The board encouraged expanding supports for older students who remain behind.

The district emphasized next steps: refine reporting and parent notification systems, continue professional development in early grades to strengthen core instruction, scale targeted summer programming, and finalize the intervention-monitoring tool to provide school leaders with timely evidence of whether assigned supports are being delivered and are effective. Detailed MCAP state results were not yet available; officials said those will be shared at the August board meeting.","District officials presented spring I-Ready results showing gains in several elementary grades, explained 'stretch growth' expectations and announced targeted summer boost and intervention-tracking plans; board members raised concerns about middle-school stagnation and parent access to test reports.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657714,"Charles County Public Schools presents draft 2025–2029 strategic plan, seeks board feedback",1108,1284000,2392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067083-67e732405b03acc59ea3f1276e4e2a0b&start=1284&end=2392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067083-67e732405b03acc59ea3f1276e4e2a0b/thumbnail_1284000.jpg","/articles/6657714/Maryland/Charles-County-Public-Schools-presents-draft-20252029-strategic-plan-seeks-board-feedback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657714-26906e6dd5073e6669e2407ef4be246a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203878&Signature=WHgQLrhdNRHwnA5ZEI2r3Qs19fo8HMQCECie07AdEJlQfxoNlUNPdrt~KkhTB5MfGxY~6Nke9a20RulAr-LA3lDtkQD8HsDLZMxe4-7KZIYOomcetkJpgxpvJLRXhnb0kCIDJVSxNCDHXp-k6tLU9pjBz-UAw9SFrjQbeWuaWAsDhlPkin0wKuFbdl5on~-fATafxzn3mwf9Ec0Mm7pn-8exDj3nrPn8rpLfr~K-VuMvW1AK7N0EncKx2UXDC5aPFpPyqJ-8Xk-S1ygOD9a9F3ALbFMff5DgJqxhR6KZKrTYvVBQVEnrjOiRy7ELygyJoQN-POMan7eLt8sJpLFBMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charles County Public Schools officials presented a draft of the district'wide strategic plan for 2025'2029 at the June 23 work session, asking the board for feedback ahead of an August vote to adopt the final plan.

The draft centers on four priorities: instructional outcomes to prepare students for college and careers; safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments; recruitment and retention of a diverse, effective workforce; and strengthened partnerships with families and community organizations. Superintendent Maria Navarro and presenter Chris Miller said the draft grew from ‘‘over 3,000 different responses'from teachers, families, students and community members’’ collected via virtual and in-person engagements, plus a 28-member retreat in April that prioritized the four goals.

District leaders said the plan aligns with the Maryland State Department of Education blueprint and is intended to include measurable outcomes tied to the state'provided metrics. Miller described draft strategies and example metrics: raising participation in advanced-placement, early-college and career-technical education programs, expanding dual-language and Seal of Biliteracy pathways, strengthening mental and behavioral health supports and formalizing transitions for students between school levels. Navarro said the district plans to return with a final draft at the August board meeting so the plan can launch for 2025–2029.

Board members broadly praised the outreach and the draft'but pressed for more specificity and clarity on measurement. Student board member Sam Burke and board member Jamila Smith both asked for concrete metrics and for the plan to include middle-school benchmarks, especially for dual-language and biliteracy progress that now focuses primarily on high school. Smith requested a middle-school metric tied to preparations for the Seal of Biliteracy so early instruction is aligned with the high-school credential.

Board members including Tamisha Thomas and Bella Washington asked the district to build continuous improvement processes into partnerships with higher-education institutions and employers, and to expand 'Grow Your Own' workforce pipelines that help paraeducators, instructional assistants and other support staff become licensed teachers. Several directors noted scheduling conflicts that can limit students'ability to complete both CTE pathways and early-college programs, and asked staff to explore virtual scheduling and transportation solutions that would reduce conflicts.

On safety and wellbeing, the board discussed targeted supports at transition points (e.g., elementary'to'middle and middle'to'high school), stronger alignment with local behavioral-health resources, and whether volunteer onboarding and partner coordination could be streamlined. Navarro and Miller said the district is examining lessons from community schools and MSDE supports that could be scaled across more schools.

Board members also emphasized tailoring professional development by role and tenure (new versus tenured staff) and improving mentoring and coaching for all staff. Several members recommended explicitly naming 'who' will be accountable for delivering metrics, and asked for the district's next draft to include clearer milestones and responsibilities.

District staff said the draft already includes example targets tied to the state blueprint and reiterated the goal of framing the plan as a narrative about the characteristics the district expects a Charles County Public Schools student to have by 2029. Miller said metrics will include both participation rates (AP, CTE completers, dual enrollment) and growth-oriented measures (stretch growth targets) and that the district continues to refine how progress is measured and reported to families.

The board did not vote on the plan at the meeting; members were asked to submit final comments to staff in advance of the August meeting when a vote is planned. Navarro said staff will collect board feedback and community input between now and the August meeting to finalize performance measures and implementation steps.","Superintendent Maria Navarro and staff outlined a four‑priority draft strategy built from more than 3,000 community responses and stakeholder retreats; board members pressed for measurable middle‑school metrics, clearer family engagement strategies and workforce pipelines.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: June 23 Charles County Board of Education work session

CCPS reports spring I-Ready gains and outlines summer interventions; board presses for clearer parent access and middle-school supports

Charles County Public Schools presents draft 2025–2029 strategic plan, seeks board feedback