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Board approves May 8 makeup day, schedules town hall and takes positions on two state bills
Summary
The Charles County Board approved May 8, 2026 as a makeup school day, discussed virtual learning options and a May town hall, and voted unanimously to oppose Senate Bill 574 (transportation) while supporting Senate Bill 529 (Southern Maryland Early College teacher pathway).
Nicole Kramer | Feb. 10 — The Charles County Board of Education approved one inclement-weather makeup date at its Feb. 10 meeting: May 8, 2026 will be a school day.
Staff reminded the board that "virtual learning is not currently an option for CCPS as the state requires that a plan be developed in advance and days must be built into the school calendar." The board discussed hosting a town hall in May to solicit feedback from families and staff on virtual-learning options.
CCPS attorney Eric Schwartz provided a legislative update on potential state bills. He described Senate Bill 574 regarding transportation as "resurrected from last session;" the board reiterated it had opposed the bill last year and "voted unanimously to oppose the bill this year as well." On Senate Bill 529, the Southern Maryland Early College teacher pathway, the superintendent voiced support and the board "voted unanimously to support this bill."
Actions recorded in the recap included approval of the May 8 makeup date and board positions on the two bills. The recap did not include mover/second details or vote tallies beyond the note that each legislative position received a unanimous board vote.
What’s next: The district will hold outreach in May on virtual learning options and track the cited state bills during the legislative session.
