February 5, 2026 - Board Work Session

Agenda Item: 8.1 Superintendent’s Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies

On the Boundary Study website, data tables are included with each option. A request was made for similar data tables to be provided for the Superintendent's Non-Recommended Alternate Scenario of opening Crown as a new high school #27. What are the data tables available for the Superintendent's non-recommended option of opening "New School #27"?

Agenda Item: 8.3 Strengthening Math in MCPS

• The Maryland State Board of Education adopted Revised Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) for Mathematics on July 29, 2025 which will necessitate revisions to the PreK-8 math curricula as well as revised Integrated Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses. In light of these anticipated changes the BoE asked the following questions:
  
  * What training and support will educators teaching the updated math curriculum aligned to the revised MCCRS for Mathematics receive? 
  
  * What opportunities will the community have to learn about the curricular changes in PreK-8 math, integrated Algebra 1, and integrated Algebra 2 necessitated by the realignment to the new revised MCCRS for Mathematics? 
  
  * How will MCPS evaluate the implementation of revised PreK-8 math curriculum and Integrated Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses?
  
  * What should students "proficient" on the revised MCCRS for Mathematics know and be able to do?

February 19, 2026 - Business meeting

Agenda Item: 8.2 Tentative Adoption of FY27 Operating Budget

• Which seven languages are specifically covered by the district's Family Engagement Specialists? 
• What were the process and data points used to recommend discontinuing girls' gymnastics?

January 08, 2026 - Work Session 

Agenda Item: 8.2 Literacy! + Strategies—Emerging Multilingual Learners and Special Education Services

• When can we expect to see measurable results from the FitTime intervention program, and what are the specific duration guidelines for students? 
• What strategies are being implemented to support long-term Emerging Multilingual Learners (EML) in transitioning out of the program?
• How many  "Never EML" students are in MCPS? 
• What does the data show when EML student performance is disaggregated by those born in the U.S. versus those who immigrated?
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Agenda Item: 8.3 Recommendation to Revoke M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute Charter

• The Board requested information from MBLI on the following topics:
  Enrollment; 2026-2027 applications; Special Education compliance requirements update; and Financial Plan.

Agenda Item: 8.4 IGNITE—Summer School 2026

• What were the specific enrollment numbers for Health, Computer Science, and Science courses during the 2025 summer session? 
• Are there other high-demand courses that are being considered for a transition to a virtual format? 

January 22, 2026 - Business Meeting  

Agenda Item: 9.1 Legislative Positions

• What are the technical amendments the BoE recommended be added to HB102 Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures?