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Staff said the redistricting selection process produced 40 applications and 12 appointments (plus three alternates). Notifications will go out this week; the first committee meeting is March 18 and the first community input session is planned for April 21.
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Operations staff told the Building & Grounds Committee that multiple facility projects are underway — chillers, boilers and fire-alarm work — and that the Middletown school construction bid awarded to Howard Shockey came in under the $19.04 million hard-construction budget. Two contract awards will be sent to the full board for approval.
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The district's transportation lead said the goal is a 15-year replacement cycle for buses, with current reality nearer 16–17 years; staff estimated a new bus at about $155,000 and described mixed funding sources including operating dollars and a reappropriated $720,000 year-end surplus. Committee members expressed concern about prior county use of capital funds for bus purchases and the need to restore those funds.
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Superintendent George Hummer said the school board adopted his FY27 needs-based budget, originally proposed at $18,200,000, after months of meetings; he said the plan funds staff compensation, rising health insurance, compliance positions and planning for a fourth high school in 2029.
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Superintendent George Hummer congratulated district, regional and state athletic winners and encouraged families and community members to attend spring games, meets and matches to support student athletes and coaches.
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Superintendent George Hummer announced calendar adjustments to give teachers more instructional time and to avoid a special election conflict; changes include making March 6 and 9 regular student days, March 13 a teacher grading day, and moving the 2026–27 Apple Blossom from 05/07/2027 to 04/30/2027.
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Transportation staff told the finance committee that 42% of the district’s buses are at or past a 15-year replacement cycle, repair costs rise with age and the division currently has no spare buses. Staff proposed adding one replacement bus if fully funded and planning a ridership survey and route optimization to reduce routes.
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School staff told the finance committee that the proposed operating budget requires $18.2 million from the county but county communications indicate $6 million is likely, creating a $12 million gap. Staff outlined three scenarios that prioritize health insurance and legally required positions while identifying potential reductions including bus replacements and non-student-facing roles.
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Frederick County division leaders told the instruction committee that nine elementary schools were designated "needs intensive support" under the state’s new framework; schools are drafting multi‑year support plans to be approved by the full board Feb. 24. Presenters also reported modest gains in attendance, behavior and targeted assessments.
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Staff recommended adding Millbrook High School and Bass Hoover to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) because each school's individual student percentage exceeds the 40% threshold; presenters said adding these two schools would be revenue-neutral under current federal reimbursement rules, and noted a pending state bill about universal breakfast could alter net costs.