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Policy and Governance Committee — votes at a glance (Feb. 24, 2026)

Prince George's County Board of Education Policy and Governance Committee · March 6, 2026

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Summary

The committee recorded several unanimous procedural votes: it recommended Policy 1700, Policy 8300 and Policy 9305 for sponsor revision (each 4-0), tabled purchasing Policy 3323 indefinitely (4-0), released a student-safety policy for public comment (4-0), and recommended one policy for full-board enactment (9.1) to the full board (3-0 at roll call).

The Policy and Governance Committee took a series of procedural and substantive votes at its Feb. 24 meeting. Key formal outcomes were:

- Policy 1700 (Disabilities Issues Advisory Board): recommended to the policy sponsor for revision approval (voice vote; recorded 4 in the affirmative). The committee requested the sponsor incorporate recommended governance changes and seek legal review where indicated.

- Policy 8300 (Rules of procedure and appeals and hearings under Education Article sections 6-202 and 4-205): recommended to the policy sponsor for revision approval (4 in the affirmative). Members asked for clarity on timing computations, interim-superintendent/designee language and the role/removal of a hearing examiner.

- Policy 9305 (Proclamations): committee voted to recommend rescission and consolidation with a resolutions policy; recommended to sponsor for revision approval (4 in the affirmative).

- Policy 3323 (Purchasing): tabled indefinitely to allow the administration additional time to address purchasing challenges deriving from law and practice (4 in the affirmative).

- Item 8.1 (Policies for second consideration — student-safety prevention and reporting): released for public comment (4 in the affirmative).

- Policy under agenda item 9.1 (third consideration): the committee recommended the policy to the full board for enactment; recorded roll call showed three affirmative votes at that roll (3 in the affirmative). The committee also directed staff to consult PCAC and prepare an amendment addressing accountability and parent-facing reporting prior to the Thursday full-board meeting.

Votes were taken by roll call in the order items were considered and reflect the committee’s procedural direction to staff and the policy sponsor. Where the committee asked for additional drafting or legal review, that work is expected before final board action.