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Heroism award: Superintendent Terrence Lawson described a May 19 playground injury at Leeds Elementary in which a student, Gavin Gilbert, fell and sustained a severe open elbow wound. School nurse Aria Smith applied a tourniquet on the playground and stabilized the student until emergency medical services arrived; the student underwent surgery the same day. \"Miss Smith is a hero for her actions on the part of Gavin,\" Dr. Lawson said as the board recognized her.

Athletics: Amy Sexton, program coordinator for Interscholastic Athletics, outlined spring athletic accomplishments. County highlights included 532 middle-school athletes, 900 high-school athletes and three state champions in track and field: Leanna Rogers (Northeast High School), state Class 2A girls 1,600-meter champion (time reported as 5:09), and Haley Dry (Northeast High School), state Class 2A girls discus champion (winning throw of 126 feet, 10 inches). Rising Sun High School's Unified Bocce Team A won their division state title; the team was recognized by name.

Career/technical and academic competitions: Dr. David Foye and Dr. Nicole Parr presented SkillsUSA winners (multiple gold, silver and bronze winners across CTE programs) and FFA public-speaking winners advancing to state competitions; the School of Technology and other schools were singled out for statewide medals. Envirothon teams from Rising Sun and the School of Technology placed among top teams in regional competitions and were recognized.

The board applauded all students and staff; certificates were presented to winners and coaches. No formal board action accompanied the recognitions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cecil County Public Schools - Board Meeting - Jun 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Leeds Elementary School nurse received a heroism award after administering a tourniquet to a student with a severe elbow injury. The board also recognized state track champions, SkillsUSA winners, FFA public speaking winners and Envirothon teams.","taxTitle","Cecil County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",38256,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545290,"Board and community honor outgoing student member Giselle Griffin; state citation presented",684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a&start=684&end=684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a/thumbnail_684000.jpg","/articles/6545290/Maryland/Board-and-community-honor-outgoing-student-member-Giselle-Griffin-state-citation-presented","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545290-62cca2a1e64f5b7a33c9e7f5d6cf83cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065511&Signature=UmaIDAUkgGRnyAGyghAMJvVXH0zO3kLXilMVD3TyIwAKgOo~yYbJg-Ld3i6mBCVO3lIOdBfAwd~YgxhK70LLM~HY-4a8gwvDXtAc0B-m~dmRqnOQQOR19WYdZR01XxXv6oUJ7p6qIH50P5UoRs75hhOKg0r0CIN8Xq5upWEBlrLrJ022tCPztNt6Ns29LBYy2tvU5QjKEoWfNCVVvLaBQaPUeyrWc-AaYp8wlABPvL4K8HwG~bv1miPwvwbaw7fj4vVe0KLgZNbmb-8tIQ2p8v21MAy3BHXgca~UqfGJRJSAY8geDHRlWYPofUrSrMJkIix-Sc0i65v7pSkG6lvZIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 11 meeting the Board of Education of Cecil County and members of the public paid tribute to outgoing student member of the board Giselle Griffin, who graduated from Perryville High School. Board members and community representatives praised Griffin's professionalism and advocacy during her year of service; Griffin spoke briefly and welcomed the newly appointed student member, Addison Metcalfe.

Jeremy Browning, director of the Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs (housed in the governor's Office of Community Initiatives), presented a governor's citation recognizing Griffin's \"outstanding achievements and service to ensure all students can learn and grow in a more welcoming and inclusive environment.\" Browning read the citation text and noted that it was signed by Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Secretary of State Susan Lee. Browning said he was \"honored to recognize student member of the board, Giselle Griffin for her outstanding achievements and service.\"

Griffin, in her final board report, thanked the board for the opportunity to represent students and said she hoped her service highlighted the importance of student success and equity. Board members and association leaders offered gifts and best wishes; board president and superintendent participated in the recognition.

The board also welcomed incoming student member Addison Metcalfe, who was introduced at the meeting. No formal board action was required for the recognition itself.","Board members, district staff and community members recognized outgoing student member Giselle Griffin for her service. Jeremy Browning of the Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs presented a governor's citation.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":42,"_43":88,"_45":88,"_46":89,"_48":90,"_50":91,"_52":92,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545294,"Food and Nutrition: district reports rising participation, outlines summer-meal pick‑up program; board OKs small lunch price increase",4242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a&start=4242&end=4242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a/thumbnail_4242000.jpg","/articles/6545294/Maryland/Food-and-Nutrition-district-reports-rising-participation-outlines-summer-meal-pickup-program-board-OKs-small-lunch-price-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545294-90492f560d28406e4c8baffb253ee397/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065511&Signature=DTiX~CBdLl6f~GFZJCfhm~MMWq0kyHkSvx3wQxo3yGN3k78ld4Rv2qS-lT5jKOE86ObmYdF1T8fmCy7zaAt5VJv9KgeENiP-MsNL~6iE4S6abysMiGSjoYZgs-JhCKSDMxtNFPEvsApgAwquEbbvVoN2whkAVxobRa9Kk6mVcJp4qwdAxL9pvTqLO1Ibgi8kVHM-EW6C7E~8IGBuJcLJyg9WKLPklSJFjOjN-aJN1T7GZE57KLMKdxS5lRe760sf1m~5HLA-QeVGhiu9iidIH2bcv-GTTHwY0-dMqLxpOyipt1FTpJgca8jnwzr42V7uGNVTqKdi85lCulcdehU2Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cecil County Public Schools' Food and Nutrition Services presented department finances, participation data and summer programming at the June 11 board meeting. Director Scott Heckert said federal reimbursements account for roughly 77% of the department's revenues and reported countywide average daily participation at about 6,000 breakfasts and 8,200 lunches.

\"We are a special revenue fund,\" Heckert said. \"77% of our revenues are generated through federal reimbursements, from the USDA, for all meals served.\" He reported the district's free/reduced rate for the year at 52.3 percent; 27 schools participate in the Maryland Meals for Achievement free breakfast program and 14 schools participate under the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students at qualifying sites.

Heckert described the district's summer meal distribution beginning the week of June 23: registered families can pick up a week's worth of seven breakfasts and seven lunches at designated sites (registration via a posted Google form/QR code). Distribution sites mentioned include Cecilton, Earlville and Bayview Elementary; meals are precooked and packaged with preparation instructions, and some items will require reheating. The board praised the summer program and the department's stewardship of funds and equipment purchases.

The board separately approved the recommended school-meal price change for FY26: paid lunch will increase from $2.90 to $3.10; breakfast prices were unchanged. Finance staff and the board said eligibility rules are set by federal guidelines and that the price change does not affect eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

Key figures and notes
- Free/reduced rate: 52.3% (countywide)
- Average daily participation (countywide): ~6,000 breakfasts; ~8,200 lunches
- Maryland Meals for Achievement: 27 participating schools
- Community Eligibility Provision: 14 participating schools (Elkton feeder except Kenmore Elementary)
- Summer meal pick-up: weekly distribution (7 breakfasts, 7 lunches) starting June 23 at select sites; registration via Google form/QR code
- Paid lunch price increase approved: $2.90 → $3.10 (FY26)

The board recorded the meal-price motion as approved unanimously.","Food and Nutrition Services reported a 52.3% free/reduced rate, average daily participation of about 6,000 breakfasts and 8,200 lunches, and described a summer meals pick-up program; the board approved raising paid lunch from $2.90 to $3.10 for FY26.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":42,"_43":98,"_45":98,"_46":99,"_48":100,"_50":101,"_52":102,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545298,"Northeast Middle–High School moves up construction schedule; county funds classrooms and road work",1525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a&start=1525&end=1525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a/thumbnail_1525000.jpg","/articles/6545298/Maryland/Northeast-MiddleHigh-School-moves-up-construction-schedule-county-funds-classrooms-and-road-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545298-322b9a35184a6837b265c6b8357a2d9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065511&Signature=S6DNQB2lTsBzVRAY8ltZPkay1KkCSfFxoJwhxsPY~XYb~I2JWlOaeuRpq1vQgt~Rbmkcyx~vfjh-xvy9xo66Jad3PN7hRC3hVZm-GGW7pi4w0985UoCXqJxbhjZXvLWyvcC-wzuHU7VSYvxaq~Y8fQ3dMGdaq6rk8dlOM4eQ61V1oN52EkqzRY8DB4YTVx-Cr92tkZaXoLecNTU8cbNAHb9RZrasYIhStAps6DDO2JIKWPmERgoXcba6uY8ibsM052YIib5-As928Mr-5XgxY7fEacAVkbh2h7KvU0KSvUAGMgquhSvkxZ65zrY2t71SaKEdzbrUmGirkemWvJ5ZEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities leaders and the superintendent provided a status update on the new Northeast Middle–High School and accompanying infrastructure at the June 11 meeting.

Dr. Terrence Lawson and facilities staff shared photographs and drawings showing three stories of steel work in place, the auditorium and the career and technology education wing. Dr. Lawson said the county executive had committed an additional $3,000,000 to finish 12 classroom shells behind the career and technical wing, and estimated Irishtown Road expansion would cost roughly $2,000,000.

\"This is like phase A of the steel work, and they just moved the crane last week to begin phase B so that the structure will go up,\" Dr. Lawson said. He added that staff learned the former practice-field area contains decomposed fill material that must be removed and replaced with suitable fill; that work carries an estimated price tag \"upwards about a half million dollars.\"

Facility leaders said the project timeline targets opening in roughly two school years. They also noted the county agreed to front-fund state dollars to keep the project on the accelerated schedule; the board approved county front funding of $11,606,000 in the FY26 capital budget.

The board's Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) was presented for review; Dr. Joseph Buckley said the full EFMP (196 pages in BoardDocs) will be submitted to the state in July and that Thompson Estates and Cherry Hill elementaries are the district's next high priorities after the Northeast project.

Board members and staff discussed parking and site-preparation costs, the field-house opening at Perryville High School and the plan to finish arts and CTE spaces around the auditorium. No formal vote was required at this presentation; board members were invited to submit questions before final EFMP adoption in July.

Key details
- County committed $3,000,000 for finishing 12 classrooms (county contribution).
- Irishtown Road expansion estimated at about $2,000,000 (county-funded road work).
- Additional site remediation (replacing decomposed fill) estimated about $500,000.
- District will submit the FY26 Educational Facilities Master Plan to the state in July; Thompson Estates and Cherry Hill are next priorities.","District officials showed progress photos of the new Northeast Middle–High School and said the county committed extra funds to finish 12 classrooms and to expand Irishtown Road; the building remains on a roughly two‑year timeline to open.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":98,"_45":109,"_46":110,"_48":100,"_50":111,"_52":112,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545300,"Board approves FY26 operating, capital and debt budgets; adopts meal price increase and several contracts",5210,6735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779378-0592d089972a58c0639e5a4b8fe4576a&start=1525&end=6735","/articles/6545300/Maryland/Board-approves-FY26-operating-capital-and-debt-budgets-adopts-meal-price-increase-and-several-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545300-6d6fb06bc09ea5b1199953f782a9d9fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065511&Signature=g1-YSgC0WhHi46hFzrw6EP4QcdrkoNcr2piAhX6EWiPIw2g1T9zqy~DbMk5D6HDagZM4qSOwX79zDXZutB9H8CHjAZ2bt6NgoSnixR059QW6oWfWof9qFyiLiSEdjEjWv1vKWAO-AmXO5LQ--B-CDHltgH5sAPD8vGZaJH1DbNuJ82qcm8IcGXHjs0~hgCy7jVigqKFTsgZSUPk4oVFesBOcuAdMQkRyjxEnlZQzcAvC8JiaNIEi6imTG5aF9NteqlVLi9aL~~05A-xBm1sS96joB4Wao8dNGwKm8723h0rE4-s0qIwJZVM~lnAkEQbizlyNE6qxppienqd3bpnV2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education of Cecil County unanimously approved multiple budget and contracting measures at its June 11 meeting, including the FY26 operating budget, the FY26 capital budget and a county debt-service appropriation. The board also approved a change to school meal prices and two facilities contracts.

The board voted 1) to adopt an operating budget of $275,519,158 (including a county appropriation of $105,386,116 and a $10,000,000 fund-balance designation); 2) to adopt a capital budget request of $33,029,950 (including a county appropriation of $15,423,950 and county front funding of state funds of $11,606,000); and 3) to approve the county's debt-service appropriation of $8,525,787 for FY26. Board members moved and seconded the motions and the minutes record each as \"motion carries unanimously.\"

The board also approved a recommendation to raise the paid lunch price from $2.90 to $3.10 for school year 2025–26; breakfast prices were left unchanged. The motion to adjust prices was moved and approved without recorded opposition.

Two facilities contract awards were approved: the Elton Middle School AC replacement (agenda item 515) was awarded to Denver Elic Inc. for $204,100; the Rising Sun High School boiler stack replacement (agenda item 514) was awarded to Recon Group LLC for $174,811. The board approved a May budget amendment adding $93,361 in revenue and matching expenditures.

Other formal actions included appointment of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) Legal Services Association director and alternate: Dr. Theodore Boyer as director and Dr. Joseph Buckley as alternate, both for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. All motions on the public agenda were recorded as carrying unanimously.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt meeting agenda — approved (unanimous)
- Adopt consent agenda — approved (unanimous)
- Approve operating budget FY26 — $275,519,158; approved (unanimous)
- Approve capital budget FY26 — $33,029,950; approved (unanimous)
- Approve debt service appropriation FY26 — $8,525,787; approved (unanimous)
- Approve meal & milk prices for 2025–26 (raise paid lunch to $3.10) — approved (unanimous)
- Award Elton Middle School AC replacement (agenda 515) to Denver Elic Inc., $204,100 — approved (unanimous)
- Award Rising Sun High School boiler stack replacement (agenda 514) to Recon Group LLC, $174,811 — approved (unanimous)
- Appoint LSA director (Dr. Theodore Boyer) and alternate (Dr. Joseph Buckley) — approved (unanimous)
- Approve operating budget amendment (May) +$93,361 — approved (unanimous)

The board president called for the motions, and each was recorded as passing without opposition. No roll-call vote tally by name was recorded in the meeting transcript.","At its June 11 meeting the Board of Education of Cecil County approved the fiscal year 2026 operating budget, capital budget and debt service appropriation, voted to raise the paid lunch price, and authorized two facilities contracts and other routine motions. All recorded motions carried unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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Nurse honored for life‑saving response; students and teams win state and regional awards

Board and community honor outgoing student member Giselle Griffin; state citation presented

Food and Nutrition: district reports rising participation, outlines summer-meal pick‑up program; board OKs small lunch price increase

Northeast Middle–High School moves up construction schedule; county funds classrooms and road work

Board approves FY26 operating, capital and debt budgets; adopts meal price increase and several contracts