Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking two parent volunteers, two high school student volunteers and three teachers to serve on its attendance committee.
Volunteers must be able to attend in-person meetings scheduled throughout the month of May from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in LaPlata.
Tentative meeting dates are below.
Wednesday, May 10.
Wednesday, May 24.
Wednesday, May 31.
The committee is tasked with review and proposal of revision of Superintendent’s Rule 5122: Elementary and Secondary Attendance involving provisions for lawful absences. The attendance committee will provide recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools for review and approval.
If you are interested in serving on the attendance committee, please complete the interest form linked below. Deadline to complete the form is noon, Wednesday, May 3.
Staff will review interest forms to select volunteers from different areas in Charles County, as well as different school communities. Staff may also select an alternate parent and student attendance committee volunteer.
Click here to complete the interest form.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,598 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).