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Board approves recycling contract and several policies, confirms personnel and budget reports
Summary
On April 15 the board approved a FY27 refuse and recycling services contract with Blue Hen, approved emergency preparedness and surplus equipment policies (second reader), accepted the personnel report discussed in closed session, and heard a budget update for the nine months ending March 31, 2026.
The Talbot County Board of Education voted on several operational items during its April 15 meeting.
Contracts and procurement: The board approved a FY27 refuse and recycling services contract with incumbent Blue Hen at an annual amount of $73,448.25 after staff reported lower bids were non‑responsive to minimum qualifications.
Policies and procedures: The board approved Policy 5.3 (Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Planning) and Policy 4.19 (Disposal of Surplus Equipment) on second reader. Revisions to the surplus equipment AR added language allowing a parent or guardian to pick up devices up to 20 business days after graduation with a signed bill of sale and clarified online system updates.
Personnel and finances: Trustees approved the personnel report discussed during closed session and received a nine‑month budget update; revenues and expenses are largely on track and the district will produce fourth‑quarter spending projections in May.
Most motions were approved by voice vote; no detailed roll‑call tallies were provided in open session.
