Worcester County Board of Education elects 2026 leadership, approves travel and personnel items
January 20, 2026 | Worcester County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
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The Worcester County Board of Education elected Todd Ferrante as board president for 2026 and approved Mr. Buchanan as vice president during its January meeting.
The board first voted to enter a closed session under Article 3-305B of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel matters, negotiations and consult with legal counsel; the motion to enter closed session was made by Mrs. McComas and seconded by Dr. Andes, and the chair announced the board moved into closed session.
Following the public reconvening, the board opened nominations for its officers. After nominations and a formal vote, the board approved Todd Ferrante as president and Mr. Buchanan as vice president for 2026. The chair announced the presidency vote as unanimous.
The board also approved several routine and action items. Members voted to approve a weeklong international trip proposed by Stephen Decatur High School’s foreign language program to Montreal and Quebec City (planned Sept. 26–Oct. 2, 2026) for a group of 10 students; trip leaders said the students would fund their participation and board members discussed chaperones and logistics prior to the vote. The motion to approve the field trip passed.
Separately, the superintendent presented the January personnel exhibit listing new hires (educational assistants and custodial staff) and separations; the board approved the personnel exhibit as presented.
The meeting closed after board comments and announcements of upcoming budget work sessions and school schedule items.
Quotes used in this article are taken directly from meeting remarks recorded in the public transcript.
The board first voted to enter a closed session under Article 3-305B of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel matters, negotiations and consult with legal counsel; the motion to enter closed session was made by Mrs. McComas and seconded by Dr. Andes, and the chair announced the board moved into closed session.
Following the public reconvening, the board opened nominations for its officers. After nominations and a formal vote, the board approved Todd Ferrante as president and Mr. Buchanan as vice president for 2026. The chair announced the presidency vote as unanimous.
The board also approved several routine and action items. Members voted to approve a weeklong international trip proposed by Stephen Decatur High School’s foreign language program to Montreal and Quebec City (planned Sept. 26–Oct. 2, 2026) for a group of 10 students; trip leaders said the students would fund their participation and board members discussed chaperones and logistics prior to the vote. The motion to approve the field trip passed.
Separately, the superintendent presented the January personnel exhibit listing new hires (educational assistants and custodial staff) and separations; the board approved the personnel exhibit as presented.
The meeting closed after board comments and announcements of upcoming budget work sessions and school schedule items.
Quotes used in this article are taken directly from meeting remarks recorded in the public transcript.
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