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Deputy Superintendent Dr. Willow presented a draft virtual instruction plan that would be available only after the district exhausts its six built-in snow days; Maryland requires four hours of synchronous instruction on virtual days and the board must later authorize superintendent use.
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District staff explained student exit categories, Maryland’s student-record guidance and the W50 withdrawal code used for students with over 10 consecutive unlawful absences or unknown whereabouts, describing outreach, home visits, SRO well‑checks and state reporting practices.
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Superintendent Dr. Savine presented a draft FY2027 general fund budget that includes roughly $14 million in new revenue but faces persistent deficits due to rising student needs and $6M+ increases in employee benefits; the plan proposes targeted investments in special education, pre-K, and limited salary increases alongside $915,000 in reductions.
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District early-learning staff reported KRA results showing WCPS incoming kindergartners outperformed Maryland averages in literacy (61.7% vs. 57%) and math (61.1% vs. 55.3%); students who attended WCPS pre-K had higher 'established' rates (literacy 70%, math 67.2%).
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District staff described revised PreK–12 math standards (first update since 2010), a phased move to a two‑course integrated high‑school sequence starting 2027–28, expanded pathways and a pilot Integrated Statistics & Quantitative Reasoning course; staff also detailed CTE restructuring and four proposed dual‑credit additions for 2026–27.
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Operations staff told the board asbestos abatement and air‑clearance testing at Williamsport High School are complete, described remaining construction/HVAC work and proposed a phased return with students scheduled to report Monday, Jan. 26; no formal vote was recorded.
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In a January work session, Washington County Public Schools board members agreed to keep electronic-device limits in meetings but allow emergency use, and to soften a requirement for advance notification of school visits to a preferred 24-hour courtesy when possible.
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District officials reported asbestos abatement and clearance testing at Williamsport High School are complete, several repair projects are on track, and the district plans to return all students to in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 26.
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District leaders outlined Maryland's revised math policy and a phased transition to integrated secondary math, a 2026–27 pilot of an Integrated Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning course at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School, and additions to CTE and dual-credit electives to increase student choice.
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At its Dec. 9 reorganizational meeting, the Washington County Public Schools Board elected Daryl Evans as president and Dr. April Zimpmeyer as vice president by voice/hand votes, then proceeded with recognition, consent business and reports.