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Community presses board to restore Oakland Mills and Centennial renovations to capital plan

Howard County Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Speakers from Oakland Mills and Centennial urged the board to restore long‑deferred renovations to the FY27 capital plan, citing lead in drinking fountains, failing HVAC, porta‑potty sanitation issues and a history of promised but delayed funding.

Residents, parents and students urged the Howard County Board of Education on Feb. 9 to restore Oakland Mills High School and Centennial High School renovations to the capital budget.

Lisonbee Rogan said Oakland Mills, more than 50 years old, has been repeatedly deferred from the renovation queue and asked the board to "restore the funding…

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