Superintendent's proposed FY2027 operating budget for Charles County Public Schools projects $549,000,009.61 in revenue and outlines mandatory cost increases (healthcare, transportation, special education), six staff reductions and an $8.3 million county funding request; board members pressed for clarity on federal Title funding risks and special-education contracting costs.
Charles County Public Schools staff proposed a moratorium, effective after the last day of school (tentatively June 11), that would prevent new registrations from three nearby blocks (2643, 2541, 2552) from attending Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary and would instead assign those new residents to nearby elementary schools; existing students would not be moved.
Charles County Public Schools outlined a draft accelerated math pathway to align with new MSDE standards that compress algebra/geometry/algebra II into integrated courses; the system will offer tiered acceleration, parent meetings, on-ramps/deceleration and supports for students in double-acceleration 'hiccup' years.
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Board of Education of Charles County held its statutory officer elections: Ms. Kramer was elected chair and Tamisha Thomas was elected vice chair. The process followed Education Article requirements and included brief statements from nominees about priorities for students and fiscal stewardship.
CCPS asked the board to approve a $4.2 million intercategory transfer to cover increasing contracted special‑education services. Superintendent Maria Navarro described the moves as temporary while the district monitors enrollment, MOE impacts and possible federal funding cuts that could affect the FY27 budget.
Phoenix International School of the Arts (Posota) asked the Charles County Board to amend its charter agreement to allow enrollment flexibility, optional buyback services and to reduce contingency reserve requirements; board approved Posota's proposed curriculum changes (narrowing arts pathways and shifting to CCPS illustrative math for most students) but postponed any contract amendments until Posota and district counsel produce precise language and a transportation plan.
The Charles County Board of Education on Dec. 9 approved hiring Scheibel Construction as the construction manager at risk for the La Plata High School renovation, with district operations citing timeliness and cost-containment reasons.
Charles County Public Schools told the board it was recognized for MCAP gains, reported more than 8,000 customized lessons within its MTSS framework, and flagged potential loss of federal grant funding that supports English-language learners; John Hansen Middle School exited 20% of ELL students last year.
District leaders told the board that first-quarter common-assessment results show uneven progress — subgroup gains in some subjects but overall scores that did not improve — prompting plans for expanded coaching, more frequent progress monitoring and targeted interventions using MTSS and digital platforms.
The Board of Education authorized selection of Schiavo Construction for preconstruction services on the La Plata High School renovation and addition (CMR delivery), a multi-year project expected to add about 400 seats and use county, state and other CIP funding sources.
