ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County Public Schools will vote on proposed revisions to its grading policy that would allow the district to provide class rank to certain high school students during its public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The revisions represent the second reading of changes to Policy II, Grading. If approved, the updates would enable class rank calculations for qualifying students while maintaining the district’s existing grading framework.
At the same meeting, the board will receive the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2027-28 school year calendar. A formal vote on that calendar is scheduled for the board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The board approved the 2026-27 calendar earlier in the school year.
Board members will also receive a summary of education-related legislation passed during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session and review its potential impact on Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In addition, the board will recognize the 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists from the district.
The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public, subject to space limitations. The general session will broadcast live on AACPS-TV and the district’s YouTube channel.
Before the public session, the board will meet at 4:30 p.m. in public session solely to vote on entering closed session. Closed session discussions will cover matters permitted under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, including legal advice, personnel and negotiations. The closed portion is not open to the public.
A complete agenda is available on the AACPS website in the Board Docs section under the Board of Education tab. More details on individual items will be posted in advance.
On Monday, April 20, 2026, the board will hold a public workshop at 6 p.m. in the Board Room to receive updates on progress toward goals in the district’s Strategic Plan. Staff will review data from the public-facing scorecard that tracks work across the district in areas including equity, innovation, excellence and support. The workshop will broadcast live on AACPS-TV and YouTube. No public testimony will be taken.
Public comment procedures remain in place for the April 22 meeting. Up to 10 speakers, combining virtual and in-person, may comment on each agenda item during a single public comment section early in the meeting. An additional 10 speakers may comment on non-agenda items. Registration links for public comment or written submissions will activate at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, on the board meeting page. Full protocols, including items not open for comment, appear on the same page.
The board’s committees have scheduled two virtual meetings in May. The Policy Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Participants can listen by calling 301-960-3676 and entering Conference ID 382 733 337#. The Budget Committee will meet at noon the same day. Callers should use the same number and Conference ID 122 521 916#. Neither meeting will broadcast.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves more than 80,000 students across the county. Many families in Southern Maryland communities, particularly in northern Calvert County near the shared border, follow AACPS policies and decisions because of proximity, employment ties or school choice considerations. The proposed grading revisions could affect college applications and scholarship opportunities for high-achieving students in the region.
The National Merit recognition highlights academic excellence in the district. Nine AACPS students advanced to finalist status this year, with formal honors planned during the April 22 meeting.
Residents can stay informed through the AACPS website at aacps.org or by viewing live streams. Those planning to attend in person should arrive early due to limited seating.
