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Board approves appointments, grants Head Start van purchase and posts AP African American studies textbook for review

Calvert County Board of Education · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The board approved several personnel appointments (including the new supervisor for student services and an OPEB committee member), authorized a $49,987 Head Start cargo van purchase (grant-funded), and agreed to post an AP African American studies textbook for 30-day public review.

At its regular meeting the Calvert County Board of Education approved multiple personnel appointments and routine purchases, and it placed a textbook selection on public review.

Appointments: The board approved the appointment of Dr. Lisa Jankanich as Supervisor for Student Services (voice vote, announced 5–0) after Superintendent Dr. Newsom recommended her extensive district experience. Dr. Jankanich thanked the board and said she has worked in Calvert County Public Schools in multiple school and district roles.

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