Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is launching work into the next Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) strategic plan. Navarro, who was recently appointed to serve a second term as CCPS Superintendent, is seeking stakeholder feedback for use in developing a strategic plan to guide the school system from Fall 2025 through Spring 2029.

The current CCPS strategic plan highlights three priority areas: student learning and achievement; access and opportunities; and culture and climate. Each priority area has measurements built in to assess how the school system is performing. A summary of data and accomplishments from the past three years is posted on the CCPS website at https://www.ccboe.com/academics/strategic-planning-process-2025. 

A survey is available for stakeholder input and feedback about what should be a focal point and priority in the next CCPS strategic plan. The survey is available now through 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 21. A link to the survey is below.

Click here to take the survey. 

The survey includes response options for a parent, CCPS staff member, student (Grades 4-12) and community member. Survey takers should complete the survey that best describes their role with CCPS.

Superintendent Navarro will share a summary overview of received survey data at a future Board meeting. The Board of Education of Charles County and Superintendent Navarro will use feedback from the surveys to guide elements of a new strategic plan. Parents, staff, students and community members are encouraged to complete the survey.

Superintendent Navarro is also hosting several in-person and hybrid events with stakeholders to collect additional feedback. The schedule is below.

Parent Meeting, Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m., St. Charles High School auditorium.

• St. Charles is located at 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20602.
• Parents can also join virtually through Zoom (must have an active Zoom account to access the link).
• https://ccboe.zoom.us/j/85130957983?pwd=gZtr3JwrGe9orYrRQF1xoIBR6yoWgK.1
• Meeting ID: 851 3095 7983.
• Passcode: 076437. 

Student Meeting, Monday, March 17, 6 p.m. virtual through Zoom.

• Students must have an active Zoom account to access the link.
• https://ccboe.zoom.us/j/81019773833?pwd=DFF3UDZdGZkMiK9qLpy8aZM44j0hsJ.1
• Meeting ID: 810 1977 3833.
• Passcode: 424674.

Parent Meeting (presented in Spanish only), Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., Arthur Middleton Elementary School.

• Middleton is located at 1109 Copley Avenue, Waldorf, MD 20602.
• Superintendent Navarro will present this meeting in Spanish.
• Two interpreters will be on site to support the meeting.

Community Meeting, Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m., Thomas Stone High School auditorium.

• Stone is located at 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20602.

For more information on the strategic planning process, visit the CCPS website at https://www.ccboe.com/academics/strategic-planning-process-2025.   

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 28,162 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.

CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).