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New code of conduct and firearm safe-storage notice for parents
What happened
On August 18, 2026 the board adopted the 2026-27 code of conduct, a new attendance regulation, and a policy requiring schools to notify parents about safe storage of firearms and prescription drugs.
Why it matters to families
The code of conduct sets discipline rules for every student this year, and parents will receive the safe-storage notice.
The evidence
August 18, 2026 video: motions "to adopt the 2026-2027 Mathews County Public Schools Code of Conduct," "to adopt the regulation JED-R3 attendance guidelines," and "to adopt the policy ... parent notification on safe storage of firearms and prescription drugs."
The source
MCPS Summer Graduation & School Board Meeting 08/18/2026 (video)See the full record for Mathews County Public Schools.
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