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GCPS Seeks School Closing Committee Members

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking applications from community members interested in taking part in Route 40 Elementary and Swan Meadow School advisory committees as outlined in COMAR regulations 13A.02.09.00-13A.02.09.03 and GCPS Policy FCB Closing of Schools.

 

Each advisory group will be made up of staff members and members of the general public. Committees will be formed for both Route 40 and Swan Meadow schools.  The members of the advisory committees will be selected by the Superintendent and will be tasked with investigating and reporting the advantages and disadvantages of each school.  Meetings will begin in mid-December and each advisory group will report to the Superintendent around the second week of January. GCPS is seeking stakeholder participation from community members in the county’s northern and southern districts.

 

If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for Route 40 Elementary, please utilize the following link:  https://forms.gle/zDrYAd6T1iLcbxbN9

 

If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for Swan Meadow School, please utilize the following link:  https://forms.gle/qYSYyfrjAq4bGxsY6

 

GCPS and Superintendent Barbara Baker would like to thank stakeholders for their interest in being a part of this process.

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