Charles County Board of Education: School Calendar & Office

Charles County, Maryland school board guide

Charles County Board of Education: School Calendar, Meetings, Office, ParentVUE and BoardDocs

The Charles County Board of Education guide below helps Southern Maryland families quickly find the right Charles County Public Schools resources: CCPS school calendar, At-A-Glance calendar, Parent Handbook/Calendar, board meeting schedule, meeting agendas, BoardDocs, public forum rules, board members, district office address, main phone number, ParentVUE, StudentVUE, online registration, school locator, transportation help tickets, school bus information, jobs, school closings, student services and official livestream video. It is written in plain local language for parents, grandparents, students, staff, new residents and taxpayers in La Plata, Waldorf, Indian Head, Hughesville, White Plains, Bryans Road, Pomfret, Nanjemoy and nearby Charles County communities.

5980 Radio Station Rd.La Plata district office
301-932-6610Main listed CCPS phone
1 PMRegular meeting start noted
BoardDocsAgendas, policies and records
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What Are You Trying to Do With Charles County Board of Education Today?

Most visitors do not need a generic school board article. They need the right official page and a clear explanation of what to do next. Choose the task below, then use the detailed sections to avoid outdated PDFs, wrong phone calls, missed public forum deadlines, duplicate registration attempts or unsafe student-document uploads.

Search warning: “Charles County Board of Education” should point to Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. Do not confuse it with Charles County government boards, Charles City County, Calvert County, Carroll County, or other “CCPS” districts.
Fast answer

Charles County Board of Education Quick Answer

The official Charles County Board of Education information is on the Charles County Public Schools website. Use the Board of Education section for board overview, BoardDocs, budget, policies, meeting schedule, meeting agendas, member profiles, Board Handbook and public records-style meeting materials.

The main CCPS district office is the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building at 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646. The main listed phone number is 301-932-6610. The district also lists TTY 301-392-7579, Info Line 301-932-6656 and Spanish Hotline 240-523-3032.

Best first move: If your question changes by date, such as school calendar, board agenda, board meeting location, public forum registration, school closing, bus route, job opening or online registration step, verify on ccboe.com before taking action.
At a glance

Charles County Board of Education Office Facts

Use these quick facts to confirm that you are on the correct local school system page before calling, registering a student, checking a meeting agenda, using ParentVUE or sharing a school calendar date.

🏛️DistrictCharles County Public SchoolsSouthern Maryland public schools
📍OfficeLa Plata, MD5980 Radio Station Road
☎️Main line301-932-6610District footer phone
🧾MeetingsSecond TuesdayMost school-year months
🔐Parent systemParentVUERegistration and student info
Official source check: This guide is built from official CCPS Board of Education, meeting schedule, meeting agendas, BoardDocs, calendar, Parent Handbook/Calendar, ParentVUE, StudentVUE, online registration, proof of domicile, school locator, transportation, member profiles and CCPS video resources.
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What This Charles County Board of Education Guide Covers

Calendar intent

Charles County Public Schools Calendar, At-A-Glance Dates and Parent Handbook

The safest place to check CCPS school dates is the official Charles County Public Schools Calendar page. It includes district events, calendar alerts, board meetings, graduation-related dates, early dismissals, school closures and other system-wide calendar items.

If you searched for “Charles County school calendar 2025-26,” “CCPS calendar 2026-27,” “Charles County school closings,” “last day of school,” “graduation 2026,” or “parent handbook calendar,” your best path is not a screenshot. Use the official calendar, At-A-Glance calendar and Parent Handbook/Calendar so you can confirm the school year before planning childcare, vacation, appointments or work leave.

User needBest official pagePractical answer
Full district calendarCCPS CalendarUse for live district events, alerts and board meeting dates.
Printable family referenceParent Handbook/CalendarUse for broad school-year planning and parent reference.
Quick yearly datesAt-A-Glance CalendarUse for first day, closings, teacher return, breaks and major calendar markers.
Phone calendar alertsCalendar subscription helpUse Apple or Google calendar subscription instructions from CCPS.
Hard calendar rule: Do not rely on an old PDF, social post, or Google snippet for school closings, graduation days, make-up days, early dismissals or board meeting dates. Recheck the official CCPS calendar before making plans.
Meeting schedule

Charles County Board Meeting Schedule, Work Sessions and Livestream

CCPS states that board meetings and work sessions are held at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building unless specified otherwise. Meetings are livestreamed on ccboe.com and on the CCPS YouTube channel, so residents can watch without traveling to La Plata when livestream access is available.

The Meeting Agendas page explains that regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of most months during the school year and begin at 1 p.m. Recognition of employees, students and resolutions begins at 4:30 p.m., and public forum generally begins at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed, generally the fourth Monday of most months at 4:30 p.m.

Regular meetings

Usually second Tuesday of most school-year months; confirm the posted schedule before attending.

Work sessions

Generally fourth Monday of most months when needed; check agenda and location.

Livestream

Meetings are streamed on ccboe.com and recordings are posted through CCPS video channels.

Executive session

Private sessions can occur for legally allowed topics such as personnel, land acquisition or legal matters.

Agendas and records

Charles County BoardDocs, Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Policy Records

CCPS uses BoardDocs for board meeting and work session agendas, minutes, policies, library items and supporting documents. The district says agendas are posted to the CCPS website and BoardDocs a week prior to all board meetings.

If your search intent is “Charles County Board of Education agenda,” “CCPS BoardDocs,” “Charles County school board minutes,” “board policy,” or “board meeting packet,” start with BoardDocs and the Meeting Agendas page. An agenda shows what is planned; minutes and records show what was documented after board action.

NeedOpen thisHow to use it
Current agendaMeeting AgendasCheck a week before the board meeting and again before attending.
Board packets and documentsBoardDocsSearch agenda items, attachments, policies and board library materials.
PoliciesPolicyUse official policy pages for board rules and district governance questions.
Budget informationBudgetUse for operating budgets, audits and fiscal information.
Record tip: A YouTube video is useful for context, but BoardDocs and official agenda/minute pages are the cleaner path for formal meeting records.
Public comment

Charles County Board Public Forum: How to Speak Without Missing the Deadline

CCPS says Public Forum is offered in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation. Virtual speakers must register by 4 p.m. the prior business day before a board meeting. In-person speakers must register by 6 p.m. at the Starkey Building on the day of the meeting.

Speakers generally have three minutes to address the Board about educational issues. The purpose is for the Board to receive information for review and consideration, so speakers should not expect an immediate back-and-forth response from board members.

Virtual speaker

Register by 4 p.m. the prior business day before the board meeting.

In-person speaker

Register by 6 p.m. at the Starkey Building on meeting day.

Time limit

Prepare comments that fit within three minutes and stay focused.

Privacy caution

Avoid sharing student health, discipline, IEP, custody, address or personal identity details in public.

Office and contact

Charles County Board of Education Office Address, Phone Numbers and Contact Routing

The main district office is the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building at 5980 Radio Station Road, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646. CCPS lists 301-932-6610 as the main line, 301-392-7579 as TTY, 301-932-6656 as the info line and 240-523-3032 as the Spanish hotline.

The Board of Education page lists a separate Board office contact path, including 301-934-7224 and the official member profile page for individual board member email contacts. Use school offices first for one-student issues and the board/central office route for board-level policy, governance, agenda, public forum or district-wide questions.

Question typeBest starting pointWhy
Calendar or closingCCPS CalendarDates can change, so verify official calendar first.
Board agenda or public forumMeeting AgendasAgenda and public forum instructions are posted there.
One student problemSchool officeAttendance, class, dismissal and school-level issues usually start at the school.
Transportation issueTransportation ContactTransportation has a separate office, phone and help ticket route.
Board leadership

Charles County Board Members and Superintendent

The official Board of Education page states that a 10-member Board serves Charles County, with nine members elected by the community and a Student Member of the Board elected by CCPS students. The Board establishes educational and fiscal policy, provides overall direction and governs Charles County Public Schools.

Use the Member Profiles page for the current board roster, roles, districts and email contacts. The official page currently lists Nicole M. Kreamer as Chairperson, Samichie K. Thomas as Vice Chairperson, Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., as Superintendent, and Munachi Obinali as the 2025-2026 Student Member.

Roster caution: Board seats, student member roles, committee assignments and leadership titles can change by election, appointment or school year. Always verify names on the official member profile page before formal use.
Parent systems

ParentVUE, StudentVUE and Canvas: What Charles County Families Use Them For

CCPS states that ParentVUE provides online access to information about a child’s attendance, class performance, demographic data and course materials. ParentVUE also provides access to attendance, report cards, class schedules, gradebook for middle and high school students, course history, discipline, health and school information.

StudentVUE is the student-facing system for schedules, grades, report cards and current student data. Canvas is used for instructional materials and course-related work. Do not enter login details on unofficial pages; start through the CCPS website or the district-linked login system.

Attendance

Use ParentVUE or school office routes for attendance history and related questions.

Report cards

Use ParentVUE and StudentVUE for student records posted through CCPS systems.

Account help

Email parentvue@ccboe.com for activation codes, unlocking and ParentVUE account questions.

Login safety

Bookmark official CCPS links instead of using random search-result login pages.

Online registration

Register Your Child for Charles County Public Schools: ParentVUE, Web Browser and Domicile Proof

CCPS online registration is handled through ParentVUE. New parents must create a ParentVUE account using a valid email address. Parents with students already enrolled in CCPS can complete registration for another child using an active ParentVUE account.

CCPS notes that the Online Registration tab appears in the upper right-hand corner of ParentVUE accounts when using a web browser. Online Registration is not available on the ParentVUE mobile app until the electronic signature step is completed in a web browser, although parents may use the mobile app to take photos of domicile proofs for upload.

Registration questions can be sent to OLRsupport@ccboe.com, and ParentVUE activation-code or account-access questions can be sent to parentvue@ccboe.com. Domicile proof matters because CCPS requires parents or legal guardians to provide two current proofs of domicile when registering a child.

1

Create or open ParentVUE

New CCPS parents create an account through the official registration link. Existing parents use their active ParentVUE account.

2

Use a web browser first

Complete the electronic signature step in a browser before relying on the mobile app for registration uploads.

3

Prepare domicile proof

Use official domicile guidance before uploading lease, deed, mortgage, utility, wage or other residency documents.

4

Use official support emails

Email OLRsupport@ccboe.com for registration help and parentvue@ccboe.com for ParentVUE account help.

School assignment

Charles County School Locator: Find Assigned School and Bus Information

The official School Locator helps families check address-based school assignment and bus information. CCPS notes that School Locator has bus information for the 2025-2026 school year and that route information may continue loading during the opening of school.

If your address does not have a bus stop assigned, CCPS directs families to submit a transportation help desk ticket. If you need more information about school assignments, CCPS directs families to Student Services at 301-934-7326.

Moving tip: Do not assume the nearest school is your assigned school. Use School Locator first, then confirm with CCPS if the address is new construction, near a boundary line or tied to special registration circumstances.
Bus and transportation

Charles County School Bus Help, Transportation Office, Help Tickets and Route Problems

CCPS Transportation Services lists its office at Annex 1, 5985 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646, across the street from the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Transportation Office phone number is 301-934-7262, and families can also use transportation help tickets.

For school bus issues, write down the student’s name, school, grade, address, guardian phone number, bus number if known and the exact concern. Use the school office if the issue affects today’s attendance or dismissal; use transportation if the issue is route, stop, eligibility, bus assignment or help ticket follow-up.

Bus problemBest actionWhat to have ready
No stop shownSubmit a transportation help ticketAddress, student school, grade and contact number.
Late bus todayCall school first if attendance/dismissal is affectedStudent name, bus number and pickup/drop-off location.
Wrong assigned schoolUse School Locator, then contact Student ServicesExact address and proof of residence details.
Route safety issueContact Transportation OfficeRoute, stop, time, safety concern and callback number.
Careers

Charles County Public Schools Jobs, Careers and Current Openings

If you searched for Charles County Board of Education jobs, CCPS careers, teacher jobs, instructional assistant jobs, special education jobs or school support positions, start with the official Careers page. CCPS highlights positions at multiple levels, including special education teachers, special education instructional assistants and related services.

Do not apply through a copied job post first. Use the official CCPS current openings route so you can see the actual listing, application system, requirements, deadlines and position-specific details.

Student and family support

Student Services, Records, Meals, Bullying Reports and School Support

Not every family issue belongs on the board meeting agenda. CCPS parent and student resources include student services, attendance, bullying/harassment/intimidation reporting, mental health, transcript requests, food and nutrition services, MySchoolBucks, summer meals and school counseling support.

If the issue involves one child, a class, attendance, discipline, grades, dismissal, counseling, transcript or meal account, start with the school or the correct department first. Board public forum is better for board-level education concerns, not private student records.

Search disambiguation

Wrong Charles County Search Warning: Maryland, Government Boards and Other CCPS Districts

Search engines can mix Charles County Board of Education with Charles County government boards, Charles County Commissioners, Charles City County, Carroll County Public Schools, Calvert County Public Schools and other “CCPS” districts. The correct official website for Charles County Public Schools in Maryland is ccboe.com.

Correct school district

Charles County Public Schools, Southern Maryland, La Plata district office.

Correct board

Board of Education of Charles County, using CCPS BoardDocs and ccboe.com.

Wrong path

County commissioners, county boards and non-school public meetings are not the school board.

CCPS abbreviation

CCPS can mean several school systems in the U.S.; confirm the Maryland address and ccboe.com.

Official video

Charles County Board of Education Meeting Video and Livestream

CCPS streams Board meetings live on ccboe.com and posts recordings on the CCPS YouTube channel. Video is useful when you want to hear the full discussion, but BoardDocs and official minutes remain the safer path for formal records.

Watch a Recent Charles County Board Meeting

This embedded video uses a Charles County Public Schools Board Meeting recording. For the newest meeting, open the official CCPS YouTube channel or the meeting schedule page.

Map and directions

Charles County Board of Education Office Map: Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building

The main district office and board meeting location commonly referenced by CCPS is the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Always verify the specific meeting agenda because meeting format, location or livestream details can change.

Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building

Use this map for the district office and common board meeting location in La Plata.

Transportation Annex 1

Transportation Services lists Annex 1 at 5985 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646.

FAQs

Charles County Board of Education FAQs

What is the official Charles County Board of Education website?

The official website is Charles County Public Schools at ccboe.com. Use the Board of Education section for board overview, meeting schedule, agendas, BoardDocs, policies, budget and member profiles.

Open official Board page

What is the Charles County Public Schools main phone number?

The main district phone number listed by CCPS is 301-932-6610. CCPS also lists TTY 301-392-7579, Info Line 301-932-6656 and Spanish Hotline 240-523-3032.

Call 301-932-6610

Where is the Charles County Board of Education office?

The Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building is listed at 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646.

Open office map

Where do I find the Charles County school calendar?

Use the official CCPS Calendar page for live district events and the Parent Handbook/Calendar or At-A-Glance pages for broader school-year planning.

Open CCPS Calendar

When are Charles County Board meetings held?

CCPS says regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of most months during the school year and begin at 1 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed, generally the fourth Monday of most months at 4:30 p.m.

Open meeting schedule

Where are CCPS BoardDocs and meeting agendas?

Board meeting and work session agendas are available through the Meeting Agendas page and BoardDocs. CCPS says agendas are posted about a week before board meetings.

Open CCPS BoardDocs

How do I speak during Charles County Board public forum?

Virtual speakers must register by 4 p.m. the prior business day before a board meeting. In-person speakers must register by 6 p.m. at the Starkey Building on meeting day. Speakers generally have three minutes.

Open public forum details

Where do parents log in for CCPS ParentVUE?

Use the official ParentVUE Account Overview page or the district-linked ParentVUE login. ParentVUE gives access to attendance, report cards, schedules, gradebook, demographics and related student information.

Open ParentVUE help

How do I register a child for Charles County Public Schools?

Registration is handled through ParentVUE. New parents create a ParentVUE account with a valid email address, and existing CCPS parents use their active account to register another child.

Open online registration

What email should I use for CCPS registration or ParentVUE help?

For online registration questions, use OLRsupport@ccboe.com. For ParentVUE activation codes, account unlocking or ParentVUE questions, use parentvue@ccboe.com.

Open registration help

How do I find my assigned Charles County school?

Use the official CCPS School Locator. If the address is not found or no bus stop is assigned, use the transportation help desk ticket route or contact Student Services for assignment questions.

Open School Locator

What is the CCPS Transportation phone number?

The Transportation Office lists 301-934-7262 and fax 301-392-7520. The Transportation office is listed at Annex 1, 5985 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646.

Open transportation contact

Where can I watch Charles County Board meetings?

CCPS streams board meetings live on ccboe.com and posts recordings on the CCPS YouTube channel.

Open CCPS YouTube

Where do I apply for Charles County Public Schools jobs?

Start with the official CCPS Careers page and Current Openings route so you are using the district’s current job listings and application instructions.

Open CCPS Careers

Is Charles County Board of Education the same as Charles County government?

No. The Charles County Board of Education governs Charles County Public Schools. Charles County government boards and commissioners are separate local government bodies.

Open school board page

Editorial disclaimer: This independent guide helps users find official Charles County Public Schools and Charles County Board of Education resources faster. It does not replace official CCPS announcements, board meeting notices, BoardDocs records, agendas, minutes, public forum rules, policies, calendars, ParentVUE access, online registration instructions, transportation updates, job postings, student records, school assignments or department decisions. Always verify live information on ccboe.com before attending a meeting, submitting documents, applying for a job, relying on a calendar date or sharing student information.
Final summary

Best Way to Use This Charles County Board of Education Guide

For Charles County school-board information, start with ccboe.com. Use the Board of Education page for board overview, member profiles, policies, budget and governance. Use Meeting Schedule and Meeting Agendas for board meeting timing, public forum, livestream and agenda details. Use BoardDocs for agendas, minutes, policies and meeting documents.

For family tasks, use the CCPS Calendar for official dates, ParentVUE for attendance and registration, School Locator for assigned schools and bus details, Transportation Contact for route issues, and Careers for job openings. If the issue is about one child, start with the school or correct department before taking it to the Board.