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Anne Arundel County Public Schools board meeting, Mar 18, 2026

1 h 07 min · 5 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Board passes motion 5⁠-⁠0 on House Bill 1446 on school bus driver testing 1:04:06

  • The Anne Arundel County Board of Education heard public comment on sugar in school meals, crosswalk and traffic safety, class rank and parent notification about a student walkout. 18:50
  • The board voted 5⁠-⁠0 on the award of contracts numbered 5.01 through 5.04 under consent items, which the superintendent recommended. 59:21
  • Policies on naloxone and on personal care and toileting received first readings before 30-day public comment periods. 59:52
  • The board voted 5⁠-⁠0 on House Bill 1446, for which a district staff member recommended a position of support. 1:04:06
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and student performance 4:33
    • Gloria Dent opened the meeting with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:33
    • The Two Rivers Elementary School 4th and 5th grade chorus performed to mark Arts in Our Schools Month. 5:26
    • Gloria Dent announced the agenda order had been established. 14:51
  2. Public comment 14:51
    • A speaker at public comment said a typical breakfast carried 68 grams of sugar and asked the board to direct nutrition services to review added sugar on elementary menus and report back within 60 days. 18:50
    • A speaker said crosswalks at schools in the South River cluster were missing or inaccurately signed and asked the board to address issues from an engineering report. 21:52
    • One speaker said bringing back class rank would increase stress, while another said class rank gives students clarity and suggested making it optional; a separate speaker asked why parents were not notified in advance of a student walkout. 24:38
  3. Student and advisory group reports 31:27
    • A student representative gave a report delivered virtually from a convention in Ocean City. 31:32
    • A representative of the Student Equity Advisory Team reported on events members attended and on the team's discussions with the student member of the board about advanced learning opportunities. 34:42
    • The Council of PTAs reported on a legislative conference and recognized Reflections Art Program honorees, and the citizen advisory committee reported gathering feedback on the redistricting process. 40:09
  4. President's and superintendent's reports 48:58
    • Gloria Dent said the district eliminated 6 early dismissal days for students under House Bill 226 by converting early dismissal days into full instructional days. 49:38
    • Gloria Dent congratulated high school basketball teams and state wrestling champions. 50:36
    • The superintendent congratulated students on spelling bee and science fair results and recognized 3 staff members for awards. 51:38
  5. Consent contract awards 58:05
    • A staff member said the superintendent recommended awarding contracts numbered 5.01 through 5.04 under consent items. 58:27
    • The motion passed 5⁠-⁠0. 58:55
  6. Administrative personnel appointments 58:56
    • A staff member said the superintendent recommended the personnel on the attached sheet be promoted or appointed. 59:02
    • The motion passed 5⁠-⁠0. 59:22
  7. Naloxone policy first reading 59:25
    • The director of legislation and policy said Policy JECB was before the board on first reading before being posted for a 30-day public comment period and was being updated at the request of the superintendent. 59:52
    • The policy is to be posted for a 30-day public comment period. 59:52
  8. Personal care and toileting policy first reading 1:01:29
    • A staff member said new policy JV would codify current procedures on student personal care and toileting and would be posted for a 30-day public comment period. 1:01:40
    • Gloria Dent encouraged the public to review the policy and share input. 1:02:11
  9. State legislation positions 1:02:11
    • A staff member recommended a position of support on House Bill 1446, which would allow a school vehicle driver trainer to administer the CDL instructional permit knowledge test to school bus endorsement applicants. 1:02:27
    • The staff member said the bill supports recruitment of qualified school bus drivers. 1:02:27
    • The motion passed 5⁠-⁠0. 1:04:08
  10. Elementary school deed of easement 1:04:15
    • A staff member said the superintendent recommended approval of an elementary school deed of easement. 1:04:26
    • The motion passed 5⁠-⁠0. 1:04:50
  11. Southern High School third-party project 1:04:53
    • A staff member said the superintendent recommended approval of a new auditorium sound system at Southern High School as a third-party project. 1:04:59
    • Dawn Pulliam thanked Project Deal for the grant. 1:05:12
    • The motion passed 5⁠-⁠0. 1:05:50
  12. Financial report and adjournment 1:05:56
    • Gloria Dent called the monthly financial status report and revenue projections, and no board member offered comments or questions. 1:05:56
    • Gloria Dent said the meeting concluded and the board would take a break before a workshop. 1:06:17

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