# Calvert County local governance and education updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calvert-county-local-governance-and-education-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-17T17:32:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, Calvert County officials addressed fiscal, administrative, and policy matters related to local governance and education.

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted a $420 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027. This budget includes $169 million for the Calvert County Board of Education and funds for six new School Resource Officer positions. Additionally, the board launched a $579 million capital improvement program and reappointed members to the Planning Commission.

Following these fiscal decisions, the Calvert County Board of Education approved several leadership appointments, including new principals and assistant principals, as well as district supervisors for school safety and special education. The board also reviewed policy revisions concerning whistleblower protections, grading procedures, and a proposal regarding parental notification and consent for student research participation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Calvert County Board of Education approves leadership roles and reviews policies

The Calvert County Board of Education approved six new administrative appointments and reviewed policy proposals regarding student research consent and grading procedures.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calvert-county-board-of-education-approves-leadership-roles-and-reviews-policies

### 2026-08-05: Calvert County Approves $420 Million FY27 Budget and Reappoints Planning Commissioners

Calvert County approved a $420 M FY27 budget with increased school safety funding and re‑appointed Victor Freeland and Gregory Kernan to the Planning Commission.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calvert-county-approves-420-million-fy27-budget-and-reappoints-planning-commissioners

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