Did you know that CCPS has not had facility maintenance in the operating budget since 2018? That was before Covid. Before Blueprint. Before this time of high inflation.  So how has the school system been doing maintenance on the buildings in the 8 years since then? They’ve been using one-time funds from their rainy day savings.

Watch my video to learn more.

I want to change the conversation when it comes to public schools in Carroll. We have exactly 2 months until the election on November 3rd. Please follow me, donate, and sign up to volunteer. I need your help to bring change to the Board of Education this November.

From my public comments at the August BOE Meeting:

I’m an engineer by training, so I like math and I have done quite a few math problems over the years. I am involved with my children’s education and pay attention to their schoolwork and grades and several things have stuck out to me over the years concerning math…

Life is about showing up for the things that are important.

I recommend “Inside the Reading Gap” series of podcasts by Thinking Reading.

One of the experiences that catapulted me into running for BOE is my involvement in the PTA at my children’s elementary school.

I stepped up to be a leader in our PTA because I care for not only my own kids and friends, but for our whole community. I want Carroll to have the best future possible – and that future is our young people.

At the June 10, 2026 BOE meeting, it was decided to not continue Outdoor School in the same format with the overnights any longer due to liability and risk concerns that could not be addressed. The BOE voted to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to convert Outdoor School to a day program with implementation in the 2027-2028 school year. They would take next year to plan so next year's 6th graders would plan to be the first class experiencing the day Outdoor School model when they're in 7th grade.

Since that decision, I have spoken to many people and seen the outpour of comments online. Please read my full comments in this post.

The Commissioners approved the FY27 County Budget on May 21, 2026. The county budget includes the full amount requested by the BOE and also adds the Liberty High School modernization to the capital plan.

At the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, CCPS staff indicated that the results of the Liberty High School feasibility study should be available in the December to January time frame. The feasibility study will look at various options including building a replacement school on the site and renovating some or all of the existing building with possible additions.

I attended the County Budget public hearing on May 6 and gave public comment, acknowledging the financial support going toward our schools.

How does the county budget process work and when will the Commissioners vote on the public school funding?

Now through the end of March is really the prime time to make your voice heard to the Commissioners on what your priorities are.

I was impressed by the future scientists and engineers I met at Freedom Elementary School's 23rd Annual STEM Fair.

Yesterday the BOE approved the operating budget request totaling $18M. The $18M total includes $14M in ongoing revenue + $4M in one-time funds.

Now, their request will go to the County Commissioners and the county budget process will ramp up in March before budget adoption in May.

Please watch my video for some important things you need to know before the February 11th meeting when the Board of Education votes on the operating budget and how much of an additional request they will ask of the county.

Hi, I'm Lisa Maisano, candidate for Carroll County Board of Education. I am not a politician. I consider myself to be an advocate for our schools. I want to give you a little background on myself and why I have decided to run.

I made a short 3-minute video that explains the process for electing the Carroll County Board of Education.

I attended the BOE FY27 Budget Work Session and gave public comment at the Public Hearing on the proposed budget.

You can watch me give my comments in the link or read them here.

Here are 3 ways you can have your voice heard during this budget process!

CCPS' Operating Budget for next year is not final yet! Two cuts are being proposed by the Superintendent to balance the budget in addition to requesting more money from the county to fund our schools.

Now is the time to really pay attention! The first thing you can do is reach out to the BOE to encourage them to request from the county what we need to keep the school system running as it is now.

I realize listening to a 4-hour BOE meeting is a big ask. So, if you can give me 8 minutes, my first video explains the Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating Budget. I break it down and explain the tough position CCPS is in.

It’s “Budget Season.” At January’s BOE meeting, the Superintendent presented her operating budget. That serves as a starting point for the BOE to have discussions about what they want to add/take away from the proposed budget and/or request more funding from the Commissioners.

Read more to learn about the process.