
October 19, 2023
TCPS Weekly Update

Upcoming Dates
October: National Principals Month!
October 16-20: National School Bus Safety Week
October 25: Webinar: Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Needs & How to Access Supports
October 30: Webinar: What Parents Need to Know - New Vaping and Marijuana Updates
October 30: End of Quarter
October 31: Early Dismissal - PM Teacher Grading
November 5: Daylight Savings Ends
November 8: Early Dismissal- Elementary Conferences Secondary Teacher In-Service
November 9: No School for Students - Teacher In-Service
November 10: Schools Closed
November 13: Board of Ed Work Session 5:30pm
November 13-17: American Education Week
November 15: Board of Ed Meeting 6:30pm
10-18-23 Board Meeting Highlights
Policies Under Review
The following policies are being updated and reviewed by the Board of Education. Policy 4.5 Inventories- Second reader, Policy 10.6 Admission Resident, Non-Resident and Tuition Students - First Reader, Policy 7.4 Drug Free Workplace - First Reader. Please leave feedback for the Board using the form linked below. All feedback will be presented at the November 15th Board Meeting.
2023-24 Enrollment Data
FY25 Budget Timeline
10/18/2023: Preliminary 9/30/23 enrollment data by school
10/19/2023: Identify Budget Priorities through an online survey
11/13/2023: Board of Education Work Session – Identify Board’s FY25 Budget Priorities
11/15/2023: Board of Education Meeting – Review FY25 Projected Revenue
12/11/2023: Board of Education Work Session – Review and discuss proposed FY25 Budget
12/13/2023: Board of Education Meeting – Present FY25 Proposed Budget as 1st Reader
1/08/2024: Board of Education Work Session – Further discussion of FY25 Budget (if needed)
1/17/2024: Board of Education Meeting – Revised FY25 Budget as 2nd Reader
Public Budget Hearing, Time: TBD
2/14/2024: Board of Education will vote on FY25 Budget Request as 3rd Reader
3/2024: Board of Education FY25 Budget presentation to Talbot County Council
5/2024: Talbot County Council introduces budget for FY25 and public hearing on budget.
6/2024: Board of Education receives final appropriations and revises FY25 Budget.
Dr. Pepukayi Receives Trailblazer Award!
Join us in congratulating Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, who has been awarded the Trailblazer Award for her outstanding leadership by the Caucus of African American Leaders!
Mission Possible: Education Foundation's Alumni Celebration & Fundraising Event
Cashless Ticketing for Athletic Events
This year TCPS is going “cashless” for tickets for all of our athletic events using GoFan. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online or at the gate using a credit or debit card. GoFan accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Admission to all events at the Easton High and St. Michaels High Stadiums and Gymnasiums is $6 (children 6 and under are free). Cash payment will not be accepted at the gate.
Tickets can be purchased using the following links:
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Exciting News From SafeTime
Join the 70+ teachers, administrators, and support staff that have already enrolled in the TCPS SafeTime registration drive. This all-new app is designed to both empower us all with a super easy social media integrated tool to alert the proper authorities if we see something suspicious, AND to raise student self-esteem via the creation and exposure to fun, positive messaging. Students will be encouraged to share their creativity with opportunities to win $1000 scholarships. Parents/guardians and students will be invited to register starting September 17. Thank you!