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Friday, 17 March 2023 12:49
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Community - Countywide Facilities Study
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Community Today I want to talk to you about something important to all parents: your child’s school. But in today’s context, I’m speaking of the school building itself: the bricks and mortar, the roof, HVAC systems, furniture, classrooms, restrooms, and how such a school facility relates to the community in which it resides. With support from the Board of Education, Dorchester County Public Schools has embarked on a countywide study, looking at our facilities and how they can provide the best instructional opportunities to our students and staff as we move through the…
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Friday, 10 March 2023 13:58
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, March 16, 2023 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open…
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Friday, 03 March 2023 14:21
NOTICE OF BOARD OPEN WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF BOARD OPEN WORK SESSION DATE: Thursday, March 9, 2023 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Work Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. The agenda can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. All Board of Education Meetings will be livestreamed: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe
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Thursday, 23 February 2023 14:30
NOTICE OF JOINT OPEN WORK MEETING WITH THE COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF JOINT OPEN WORK MEETING WITH THE COUNTY COUNCIL DATE: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County and the Dorchester County Council will be having a working brunch meeting at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss several items. All Board of Education Meetings will be livestreamed: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe
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Friday, 17 February 2023 14:13
Public Comment being accepted for the 2023-2024 School Calendar
Dorchester County Public Schools is seeking public comment on the SY 2023-2024 School Calendar. Public comments will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 15, 2023. All public comments may be directed to Nancy Harrington at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 410-228-4747 Ext. 1015. The proposed calendar can be downloaded below.
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Friday, 17 February 2023 14:05
**CANCELLED**NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
**CANCELLED** NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2023 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an special Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board…
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Friday, 10 February 2023 11:26
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, February 16, 2023 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open…
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Monday, 30 January 2023 08:08
NOTICE OF MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF EDUCATION (MABE) PRESENTS A COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTICE OF MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF EDUCATION (MABE) PRESENTS A COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE SUPERINTENDENT Following the Board Budget Work Session, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) will be presenting a Community Forum on the “Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members and the Superintendent.” The Community Forum will be held at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center (DCTC), on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend. The forum will be Livestreamed. All Board of Education Meetings will be livestreamed: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe
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Sunday, 29 January 2023 12:29
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS TAKING PLACE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, February 2, 2023 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will hold a Special Closed Session at the date, time, and location indicated above. The purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss a personnel negotiation, and administrative items in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. NOTICE OF BOARD BUDGET WORK SESSION DATE: Thursday, February 2, 2023 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center…
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Friday, 13 January 2023 12:05
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, January 19, 2023 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in Open Session.…
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Thursday, 12 January 2023 12:43
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community Dear Dorchester County Community: Recent disturbances at a very few Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and North Dorchester High School sporting events have been unacceptable and have created dangerous situations for students, student-athletes, spectators, event staff, and law enforcement. Some of the participants have not been affiliated with any of our schools and these incidents are not representative of the sensible and mature behavior of the vast majority of our students. Again, while the majority of our community and student attendees to our athletic events enjoy the positive atmosphere exhibited by…
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Friday, 06 January 2023 14:17
NOTICE OF BOARD OPEN WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF BOARD OPEN WORK SESSION DATE: Thursday, January 12, 2023 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Work Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. The agenda can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. All Board of Education Meetings will be livestreamed: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 10:11
Nominations for the 2023-2024 Dorchester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year & First-Class Teacher of the Year are now being accepted!
Nominations for the 2023-2024 Dorchester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year & First-Class Teacher of the Year are now being accepted! Students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members are encouraged to nominate one of the many extraordinary teachers of Dorchester County Public Schools. Nomination forms: Teacher of the Year First Class Teacher of the Year All nomination forms must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Teacher of the Year nominees must be certificated, tenured and highly qualified, full-time classroom, resource or specialist teachers who spend the majority of their time teaching. Candidates must…
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 08:03
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of Education Budget Work Session with Public Comments on the Budget
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of Education Budget Work Session with Public Comments on the Budget DATE: Thursday, January 5, 2023 TIME: 5:00 p.m PLACE: Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct a Budget Work Session with Comments from the Public at the date, time and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be…
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