Summary
At this meeting, the BOE voted on CEO Maxwell's proposed budget. This budget included funds to continue support of immersion programs.

Summary
At this meeting, the BOE recognized 8 schools that excelled in arts integration:

• Accokeek Academy
• William Paca Elementary School
• Capitol Heights Elementary School
• Edward Felegy Elementary School
• Thomas G. Pullen Arts Academy
• Benjamin D. Floyd Creative Arts Academy
• Northwestern High School
• Beacon Heights Elementary School 

The motion to have an external investigation into Head Start did not pass. The Compliance Board found that the BOE violated certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Other items discussed at the meeting include spending on school improvements around the county and a Camp Schmidt feasibility study.  

Summary
This meeting covers the PGCPS Head Start issues, Dr. Maxwell's new Family Institute, Capital Improvement Program, overcrowding at Accokeek Academy, lottery policy for entrance to specialty schools, ACE-AFSCME Local 2250, and Tulip Grove ES renovation.

NEW DISTRICT NEWS: 

• New student Board Member Jerome Blocker.
• 129.000 students in the School System this year.
• 1,253 School Buses being used this year.