The Howard County Public School System has awarded a contract to Ad Astra, Inc. for translation, interpretation, transcription, and sign language services. The contract is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional four years. The contractor will provide services on an as-needed basis, and the contract has a maximum value of $6,791,313.24. The services will be used to support students in the Howard County Public School System, particularly in the areas of speech, language, and hearing services, special education, and communications and engagement.