The Board of Education presented three resolutions to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students and staff at its Feb. 14 meeting. The Board votes annually to accept resolutions. The following resolutions were presented:  

  • Fine and Performing Arts Month 
  • Read Across America (Charles County)
  • Women’s History Month 

CCPS recognizes Fine and Performing Arts Month in March annually. Fine and performing arts programs provide students with a well-rounded education and are essential in the development of education in music, theatre and visual arts. Fine and Performing Arts Month celebrates the impact of fine arts education and programs in student development and achievement. Maurice J. McDonough High School junior Rodney McGee accepted the resolution. Board member Victoria Kelly presented the resolution. 

The National Education Association has proclaimed March 2 as Read Across America, an event that focuses on reading. The school system coordinates a local event each year with Read Across America known as Read Across Charles County. Read Across Charles County will be celebrated on Friday, March 3. During Read Across Charles County, schools invite guest readers to read to students and explore literacy activities. Reading proficiency for all students is a priority for CCPS. Accepting the resolution were students and staff from Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School including Julie Boucher, reading resource teacher, Anita Richardson, Reading Recovery teacher, Zachary Miskell, fifth-grade student and Gracie Miskell, first-grade student. Board Chairman Michael Lukas presented the resolution. 

The U.S. Congress and Maryland Legislature have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Commission for Women and the Charles County Commission for Women are celebrating the Maryland Women’s History Month with the theme of Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business. CCPS acknowledges the significant role that women play in history and the workplace, and encourages schools to incorporate women’s history into instructional learning activities throughout the school year. Accepting the resolution at the meeting was Maxine Somerville, president of the Charles County Commission for Women. Board member Virginia McGraw presented the resolution.