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Board approves Saint Michael's volleyball, Chapel playground, bus financing, new student-search policy and MSF waiver
Summary
At its Nov. 19 meeting the Talbot County Board of Education approved adding a volleyball program at Saint Michael's, awarded a Chapel District Elementary playground replacement contract, accepted financing for new buses from Cogent Bank, adopted Policy 10.18 on student searches/questioning/arrests, and authorized waiver filings for state minimum school funding targets.
The Talbot County Board of Education on Nov. 19 approved several agenda items by voice vote after presentations and questions from board members.
Saint Michael's volleyball program approved The board approved a proposal to establish a Saint Michael's High School volleyball program for the 2026–27 school year after a presentation that relied on a 38-response student interest survey spanning grades 6–11. Presenters said the YMCA partnership will supply much of the equipment and that coach Jordan Wheeler has expressed willingness to staff the program. The presentation estimated officials' fees of roughly $2,500–$3,000 and uniform costs in the $2,500–$3,500 range; transportation and coach stipends would be added to the district budget. The motion to approve passed by voice vote.
Chapel District Elementary playground contract Facilities staff requested approval for a playground replacement at Chapel District Elementary as part of a renovation/addition project. The funding package presented included a major grant through the Aging Schools Program/Public School Construction Program (details provided at the…
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