Baltimore City Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss budget updates, sustainability efforts, and the 21st Century Schools program. The agenda also includes a presentation on transportation and a procurement update.

• Budget Update presentation
• SY21 Sustainability Update
• 21st Century Schools Update
• Fund for Educational Excellence Transportation Presentation
• Operations Committee Procurement Agenda

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will discuss draft policies on GCIDA staff travel and reimbursements and proposed revisions to KDA access to public records. It will also receive compliance reports on the ADG SY21 sustainability program and JLCDB anaphylaxis identification and treatment in schools. A public comment segment will allow up to five speakers to address policy‑related issues.

• GCIDA – Staff Travel and Reimbursements (draft policy documents)
• KDA – Access to Public Records (proposed revisions)
• Compliance Report: ADG SY21 Sustainability
• Compliance Report: JLCDB Anaphylaxis Identifications and Treatment
• Public Comment session (up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each)

Special Work Session for Annual Review

This is a special work session for the annual review of Baltimore City Public Schools. The agenda includes a board presentation and a public comment video submitted in opposition to a recommendation. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Board Special Work Session Presentation (2.01) for annual review, linked to Strategic Priority 6 on increasing educational programming
• Public comment video (2.02) submitted by Bernadette Samaco in opposition to a recommendation

Public Board Meeting

The Board is scheduled to approve personnel employment, payroll, and several appeals and hearings cases. The meeting also includes a discussion on operator waiver and cap requests.

• Approval of Personnel Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-39g
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-127a
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-15d
• Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-16d

Work Session for Operator Renewal

The Baltimore City Public Schools board holds a virtual work session on operator renewal. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: meeting agenda and a presentation. No specific operator names, contract details, or decisions are listed.

• Virtual work session on operator renewal
• Meeting schedule attachment (SY21-22 Renewal Work Session Agenda and Schedule)

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The meeting also includes a procurement discussion and a session for public comment.

• R3 ELA and Math Update discussion
• T&L Procurement agenda discussion

COMAR Hearing

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a virtual hearing to review the annual report on schools. The meeting focuses on strategic priority six: increasing educational programming while ensuring high-quality experiences for all schools, including charters.

• Annual Review of Schools presentation
• Strategic Priority 6: Increase educational programming
• COMAR Hearing on school quality
• Virtual meeting scheduled for Dec 2, 2021
• Presentation file attached

Fall Budget Board Hearing

The Board is holding a meeting to discuss the budget community meeting presentation. The agenda includes information regarding the fall budget process.

• Budget Community Meeting Presentation for Board Hearing

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually on November 16, 2021, to discuss budget updates, food and nutrition services, and a feasibility study for Commodore John Rodgers. The meeting includes a procurement agenda and a review of the Blueprint Leadership Update.

• Budget Update - Operations
• Food and Nutrition Services Annual Board Update
• Blueprint Leadership Update
• Feasibility Study: Commodore John Rodgers
• Operations Committee Procurement Agenda

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss revisions to the grading policy and the naming or renaming of school facilities. The meeting will also include compliance reports on various district programs.

• Discussion of Policy IKA - Grading Policy
• Discussion of Policy FFA - Revisions to Naming/Renaming School Facility Policy
• Compliance Report: KCA Family and Community Engagement
• Compliance Report: ECAE School Police
• Compliance Report: JFE Homeless Students

Public Board Meeting

The board approved the personnel, employment, and payroll report (PEP) and six appeals cases. It acknowledged donations totaling $8,850 from Harbor Freight Tools, Johns Hopkins University wrestling, NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Better Dayz Maintenance, and Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation. The board heard the PCAB quarterly report and reviewed a procurement agenda for various educational contracts, but took no vote.

• Approved PEP report covering personnel changes and payroll
• Approved six appeals cases (21-13d, 21-14d, 20-158a, 21-161a, 21-2215s, 21-2216s, 21-2217s)
• Acknowledged $5,000 donation of computer/tech equipment from NFPA to Edmondson-Westside High School
• Acknowledged $2,000 donation of athletic equipment from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation to Edmondson-Westside High School
• Reviewed procurement agenda including contracts for math/literacy intervention programs, Wilson Language Training, AVID Center, and others

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will hold discussions regarding the district's grading policy and a 'Reconnect. Restore. Reimagine.' wholeness update. The meeting also includes a procurement review and a period for public comment.

• Grading Policy Update discussion
• Reconnect. Restore. Reimagine.: Wholeness Update
• Teaching and Learning Committee Procurement review

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel actions and a fine arts update during its October 26, 2021 meeting. The agenda included a consent agenda review and public comment sessions.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 20-142a, 20-147a, 20-151a, 20-154a, 21-155a, 21-157a, 21-159a
• Fine Arts Update presentation
• Angela Y. Davis Leadership Academy Program Contract Amendment
• Public comment sign-up for up to ten members of the public

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually on October 19, 2021, to review updates on the 21st Century School Buildings Program, transportation, and budget adjustments. The meeting included information on procurement and public comment, with the next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021.

• 21st Century School Buildings Program: Fall Update
• Transportation Update
• Budget Update: Enrollment Adjustments
• Procurement- Operations Committee
• Next Meeting Date: November 16, 2021

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss revisions to nondiscrimination and bullying policies and review compliance reports on wellness, temporary employment, and behavioral threat assessment.

• Discussion of nondiscrimination and bullying policy revisions
• Review of wellness and nutrition compliance report
• Review of temporary employment compliance report
• Review of behavioral threat assessment compliance report
• Review of nondiscrimination and ADA compliance report

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene on October 12, 2021, to discuss personnel matters and receive updates from the CEO and internal auditors. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00pm at 200 East North Avenue.

• Personnel and payroll consent agenda
• Board Chair and CEO updates
• Office of Internal Audits update
• Committee meeting schedule
• Potential adjournment to closed session

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a virtual meeting on October 12, 2021. They acknowledged several donations including $1.3M in technology from Comcast to Digital Harbor High School, approved personnel actions and hearing cases, and discussed supporting LGBTQ+ students. Routine items like prior minutes and executive session were also approved.

• Approved donation of $1,314,105 in technology equipment (1,500 computers + 1 year free Wi-Fi) from Comcast to Digital Harbor High School
• Approved donations to Academy for College and Career Exploration ($44,039), Pimlico Elementary/Middle (multiple donations totaling over $17,000), and others
• Approved personnel actions including Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report and multiple appeals/hearings cases
• Discussion and information item on supporting LGBTQ+ students and stakeholders
• Consent agenda review for procurement items from Maryland School for the Blind, Wisconsin Center for Education Products, and Curriculum Associates

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will receive informational updates on the Gifted and Advanced Learning program, the Home and Hospital Program/Health Services, and the Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine. (R3) initiative. No votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of board and staff discussion and a procurement briefing.

• Gifted and Advanced Learning Update presented as information
• Home and Hospital Program/Health Services Updates presented as information
• Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine. (R3) Update presented as information
• Procurement agenda item for Teaching and Learning Committee

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City School Board discussed a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project, reviewed a consent agenda of procurement contracts including Verizon, HVAC services, and filters, and approved personnel items. The board also acknowledged a $1,500 book donation from McDonogh students and heard public comment.

• New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project presented for information
• Consent agenda review of procurement contracts in multiple categories (academic, financial, IT, operations, human capital)
• Donation of $1,500 worth of books and media equipment from McDonogh school students
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Public comment from teacher union, administrators, parents, and community groups

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will discuss the FY2023-28 Capital Improvement Program, FY23 budget milestones, and updates on teacher pipelines and a new ERP project.

• FY2023-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion
• FY23 Budget Milestones update
• Teacher and Principal Pipelines update
• New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project update
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will review draft revisions to policy EBCD regarding delayed openings and emergency school closings. The meeting will also include compliance reports on ADA equity, long-range financial planning, and debt management.

• Discussion of policy EBCD: Delayed Openings and Emergency Closings of Schools
• Compliance report: ADA-Equity
• Compliance report: DBCA- Long Range Financial Planning
• Compliance report: DCB- Debt Management
• Compliance report: EAB- Disclosure of Financial Impropriety

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met virtually on September 14, 2021. The board voted on personnel items, including multiple appeals cases, and received a first reading of Board Policy LCA on Data Sharing. A donation of $10,027 in t-shirts and backpacks for Rosemont Elementary/Middle School from Mount St. Mary's University was acknowledged.

• Acknowledged donation of $10,027 worth of t-shirts and backpacks for Rosemont Elementary/Middle School
• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) addendum and regular PEP report
• Approved six Appeals and Hearings cases (20-07d, 20-140a through 20-144a)
• First reading of Board Policy LCA on Data Sharing, linked to equity and strategic priorities
• Public comment period with representatives from BTU, PCAB, SECAC, PTACBC, AFSCME, PSASA, ASCBC, and CUB

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee is meeting to review the results of the annual middle and high school choice processes for the 2021-22 school year. The board and staff will also discuss recovery planning updates and procurement items.

• Annual Middle & High School Choice Processes & Results SY 21-22
• Reconnect. Restore. Reimagine. recovery planning update
• Teaching and Learning Committee procurement items

Special Executive Session

The Baltimore City Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss personnel matters and potential adjournment to closed session for litigation and legal advice.

• Virtual meeting: 2:15 - 3:45PM
• Personnel matter to be discussed
• Potential adjournment to closed session
• Meeting ID: 486 860 130#

Public Board Meeting

The Board reviewed a first reading of Policy DJA regarding procurement. Members also addressed high school feasibility studies under the Built to Learn Act and approved various personnel and administrative items.

• $12,000 donation of books and media equipment from Supplies for Success
• $50,000 anonymous donation of athletic equipment and awards to Forest Park High School
• Waiver request for Policy FKA-III.K.II regarding events serving alcohol
• Built to Learn Act: High School Feasibility Studies update

Special Public Board Meeting

The Board held a special public meeting to review and approve procurement actions. The board voted to approve the Procurement Executive Summary (PEP) as presented.

• Approval of the Procurement Executive Summary (PEP)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will review the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, School Readiness Plan, and an update on the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program. The meeting is a virtual session scheduled for August 17, 2021.

• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan presentation
• School Readiness Plan review
• MWBE Program update for 2020-2021
• High School Feasibility Studies update
• Next meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board Policy Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss proposed revisions to policies on discrimination, bullying, harassment, and intimidation. The committee will also receive compliance reports on seven existing policies, including student records, intellectual property, legal representation, and school choice. Public comment is scheduled, with one speaker listed.

• Framing discussion on revisions to policies JICK, JBA, and ACA concerning discrimination, bullying, harassment, and intimidation
• Compliance report on Policy JRA: Maintenance and Release of Student Records
• Compliance report on Policy EGAD: Intellectual Property
• Compliance report on Policy JFBA: School Choice Processes and Entrance Criteria
• Compliance report on Policy FKA: Public Use of Board School Facilities

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the assessment strategy for the upcoming school year. The committee will also review procurement items and hear public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021.

• Discussion on Assessment Strategy for School Year 2021-2022
• Procurement agenda for Teaching and Learning Committee
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date set for September 9, 2021

Special Executive Session

The Baltimore City Board of Education met virtually to discuss personnel matters and adjourn. The session was called to order under Maryland law to address litigation, counsel advice, and administrative functions.

• Meeting opening call to order
• Personnel matter
• Adjournment

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners elected Johnette Richardson as Board Chair and Ronald McFadden as Vice-Chair. The board reviewed a first reading of Policy BBA on board powers and responsibilities. It acknowledged donations totaling over $73,000 for attendance initiatives and educational supplies. The board also approved personnel actions and procurement contracts.

• Elected Johnette Richardson as Board Chair and Ronald McFadden as Vice-Chair
• Discussed first reading of Policy BBA: Board Powers, Responsibilities, and Professional Standards
• Acknowledged $5,000 donation from Amerigroup, $15,000 from Amazon Consumables, $50,000 from Semper Games, and other donations
• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items and an appeals case
• Reviewed procurement agenda including contracts with Cloverland Farms Dairy and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will review several informational reports rather than vote on binding measures. Staff presentations will cover student immunizations, school police activities, and district communications strategy. The agenda also lists procurement reviews and operational readiness items for discussion.

• Immunization update presentation
• School police department report
• District-level communications strategy overview
• Procurement and MBE/WBE compliance review
• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) discussion

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will discuss Policy EBCD on delayed openings and emergency closings of schools. Members will also review an updated analysis of policies potentially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Reconnect, Restore, and Reimagine Initiative. Compliance reports for policies on media relations and academic eligibility for extracurricular activities will be presented. Public comment is scheduled with up to five speakers for three minutes each.

• Discussion of Policy EBCD: Delayed Openings and Emergency Closings of Schools
• Updated analysis of policies impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and recovery initiative
• Compliance report on Policy KDD: Media Relations
• Compliance report on Policy JJJ: Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
• Public comment period limited to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education met virtually to approve personnel, employment, and payroll items and adjourn the special meeting.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll items
• Noticed upcoming Operations Committee meeting on July 20
• Noticed upcoming Policy Committee meeting on July 20
• Noticed upcoming Executive Session on July 27
• Noticed upcoming Public Board Meeting on July 27

Special Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board is convening a special virtual meeting on July 6, 2021, to address personnel matters and adjourn.

• Meeting opening call to order
• Personnel matter
• Adjournment

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss a financial literacy overview, an update on recovery planning (Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine.), and an operator waiver request for an alternative calendar at Clay Hill. Procurement items will be reviewed, and public comment will be heard.

• Financial Literacy Overview (information)
• Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine. recovery planning update
• Operator Waiver Request for Alternative Calendar at Clay Hill
• Procurement items for Teaching and Learning Committee
• Public comment

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved contract extensions for five labor unions and personnel payroll. The meeting was held virtually on June 22, 2021.

• Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 contract extension
• Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association contract extension
• City Union of Baltimore Local 800 contract extension
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees contract extension
• Baltimore Teachers Union Local 340 contract extension

2021 Annual Business Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Education will hold its 2021 Annual Business Meeting virtually on June 22, 2021. The agenda includes a strategic planning update, a comprehensive CEO update regarding the 2020-2021 school year, and a discussion on initial goal setting.

• Strategic Planning Update
• CEO Update for SY20-21
• Initial Goal Setting Discussion
• Board Business
• Adjournment

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review updates on the 21st Century School Buildings Program and the New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project. The agenda also includes a review of the committee's calendar for the 2021-22 school year and a discussion of the next meeting scheduled for July 20, 2021.

• Review of 21st Century School Buildings Program summer update
• Update on New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project
• Review and approval of Operations Committee Calendar SY21-22
• Discussion of next meeting date: July 20, 2021
• Committee Agenda Planning Calendar Review

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss a draft policy calendar for the 2021-22 school year, receive a compliance report update, and review a proposed revision to Policy DJA on procurement authority. The committee will also hear public comment from one registered speaker.

• Draft Policy Committee Calendar for SY21-22
• Compliance Report Update presentation
• Proposed revision to Policy DJA: Procurement Authority
• Public comment by Melissa Schober, PCAB Member

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reconvened the public meeting, held an executive session, and approved prior open‑session minutes and closed‑session summaries. The board voted to approve the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) package as presented. Additional items included a $750 book donation to library services and a first‑reader review of the IJOA Field Trips policy. The meeting concluded with public comment and special recognitions.

• Vote to adjourn to a closed executive session per Maryland Code §§3‑101, 3‑305(b)
• Approval of prior open‑session minutes
• Approval of closed‑session summaries
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) package
• Presentation of IJOA: Field Trips (first‑reader) policy

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will receive updates on special education, social studies, and early learning programs for the 2020‑21 school year. It will review a procurement agenda for the committee and a draft calendar for the 2021‑22 school year. The meeting also includes a public comment period and sets the next meeting for July 6, 2021.

• Special Education Update SY 2020‑21
• Social Studies Update
• Early Learning Update
• Procurement – Teaching and Learning Committee
• Draft Teaching and Learning Committee Calendar SY21‑22

New Charter Application Work Session

The Baltimore City Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to review preliminary applications from new charter schools seeking to open in the 2022-23 academic year. The agenda includes a presentation on the applications and comments from the Shining Willow Charter School applicant.

• Review of new charter applications for SY 2022-23
• Presentation on Shining Willow Charter School application
• Shining Willow Charter School comments and materials
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Preliminary revised application materials posted

Public Board Meeting

At its May 25, 2021 virtual meeting, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners approved the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report and an appeals case. The board also acknowledged three donations totaling $12,300 in supplies and book bags. A discussion on the 2021 legislative session and a review of a large procurement consent agenda (no vote) were also held. Public comment was heard from several groups.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-138a
• Acknowledged $2,500 worth of educational supplies from Beacon Street Services
• Acknowledged 400 book bags ($4,800) from Amerigroup for attendance incentive
• Acknowledged $5,000 in educational supplies from Chesapeake Employers Insurance to Wildwood Elementary/Middle

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss proposed policies regarding nepotism and data sharing. The meeting will also include a public comment period and set the date for the next meeting.

• Discussion of Policy LCA: Conducting Research and Surveys
• Discussion of Policy GBEG: Nepotism
• Public comment period for policy-related issues
• Next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually to review the FY2022-27 Capital Improvement Program and the 2021 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan. The agenda also included updates on employee evaluations and procurement, with the next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021.

• Review of FY2022-27 Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion of 2021 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan
• Employee Evaluation Update
• Procurement updates
• Next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a special public meeting on May 13, 2021. It voted not to approve the DaVinci Collaborative’s charter application and approved the FY22 budget as presented. The meeting also included routine actions to open, adjourn, and announce upcoming meetings.

• DaVinci Collaborative’s Charter Application – motion to not approve, carried (Yea: 7, Abstain: 1, Not present: 1)
• FY22 Budget – motion to approve as presented, carried (Yea: 7, Nay: 1, Not present: 1)
• Meeting opening – motion to open meeting at 6:04 pm, carried
• Adjournment – motion to adjourn at 7:37 pm, carried
• Notice of upcoming meetings – schedule of future committee and board sessions

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved a contract extension for Coppin Academy through June 30, 2023, and approved gifts and donations. The meeting also included public comments from various groups and a discussion on the FY22 budget.

• Contract extension for Coppin Academy through June 30, 2023
• Approval of gifts and donations
• FY22 Budget discussion
• Policy GCLE: Telecommuting (1st Reader)
• Public comments from Baltimore Teachers Union and other groups

Spring Budget Board Forum

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a virtual Spring Budget Board Forum on May 4, 2021, to present information regarding the FY22 budget.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• FY22 Budget Board Forum presentation
• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 - 8:00pm

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding science curriculum and the Office of Whole Child Services and Support for the 2020-21 school year. Members will also discuss the Summer 2021 Plan and review procurement items.

• Science Update
• Office of Whole Child Services and Support SY 2020-21 Update
• Summer 2021 Plan
• Procurement discussion

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened the public business session, approved the prior open‑session minutes, and adopted the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report. It also approved several appeals and hearing cases (Case No. 20‑05d, 20‑137a, and SOC Request No. 20‑08d). The meeting included a CEO update on the COVID‑19 testing program and an information session on the DaVinci Collaborative charter application remand. A procurement agenda listed contracts with vendors such as Heartland School Solutions, T‑Mobile USA, Inc., and CDW Government, LLC.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20‑05d
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20‑137a
• Approval of SOC Request No. 20‑08d
• DaVinci Collaborative Charter Application Remand (information and discussion)

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss school naming policies and review proposed changes to field trip procedures. The agenda also includes a presentation on board powers and professional standards.

• Discussion on school naming policy
• Review of proposed field trip policy changes
• Presentation on board powers and professional standards
• Public comment period available
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee held a virtual meeting on April 20, 2021, to review the 21st Century Buildings Program and employee health initiatives. The agenda included a procurement update and public comment, with the next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2021.

• 21st Century Buildings Program: Spring 2021 Update
• Employee Health and Wellness
• Procurement - Operations Committee
• Next Meeting Date: May 18, 2021
• Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved prior meeting minutes, closed session summaries, and personnel matters. The board also recognized donations of $5,000 to Northwood Elementary and the Re-Engagement Center, and approved an ESOL curriculum.

• Approval of prior open session minutes
• Approval of closed session summaries
• Donation of $5,000 to Northwood Elementary
• Donation of $5,000 to the Re-Engagement Center
• Approval of ESOL curriculum

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive updates on English Learners, teacher and principal pipelines, and ELA and Math strategies. The session also includes a procurement review and a public comment period.

• English Learner Update
• Teacher and Principal Pipelines Update
• ELA and Math Strategy Middle of Year (MOY) Update
• Procurement review

Audit Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee will meet virtually on March 31, 2021. The agenda includes reviewing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the FY2021 audit plan, discussing recent school reviews and audits, and scheduling the next committee meeting. No specific decisions are noted beyond agenda discussion.

• Review FY2021 Audit Plan Phase 1
• Review FY2021 Audit Plan Phase 2
• Discuss school reviews/audits
• Set date for next Audit Committee meeting

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened public business, approved prior open‑session minutes and closed‑session summaries, and voted to approve the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) report. It also approved three appeals and hearings cases (Nos. 20‑27g, 20‑136a). The Chair acknowledged donations of $600 from Kaiser Permanente and $4,950 from Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company. Additional items included a charter‑school location update and a procurement agenda review.

• Approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented
• Approve Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20‑27g as presented
• Approve Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20‑136a as presented
• Acknowledge $600 donation by Kaiser Permanente for Robert W. Coleman Elementary School
• Acknowledge $4,950 donation by Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company for Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss Policy GCLE on telecommuting, including a presentation and proposed revisions. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to five speakers addressing policy issues. Future meeting topics include field trips, school naming/renaming, and board member professional standards.

• Discussion of Policy GCLE on telecommuting with presentation and draft revisions
• Public comment: up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each, on policy-related issues
• Next meeting on April 20, 2021, with agenda items: Field Trips, Naming/Renaming a School Facility, and Board Member Professional Standards
• Public comment sign-up available by phone, in person at 200 E. North Avenue, or email
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams, conference ID 636 022 079#

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually to discuss updates on the New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project and school police. The agenda also included a procurement update and a list of topics for the next meeting in April.

• New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project Update
• School Police Update
• Procurement Update
• Next meeting scheduled for April 20, 2021
• Topics for next meeting include 21st Century Schools, Budget, and Employee Health and Wellness

Executive Board Meeting

The board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and personnel matters. They will receive updates on personnel, internal audits, a compliance report on early admission to kindergarten and first grade, and committee schedules. No votes on substantive policy or budget items are listed.

• Possible vote to close meeting for litigation and personnel discussions
• Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) update
• Office of Internal Audits update
• Compliance report on early admission to kindergarten and first grade
• Committee meeting schedule discussion

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board is discussing proposed academic calendars for the 2021-2023 school years. The body is also deciding on the surplus of the West Baltimore Building for summer 2022.

• Proposed Academic Calendar for School Years 2021-2022 & 2022-2023
• Proposed surplus of West Baltimore Building in summer 2022
• Policy JIH: School Administrative Search and Seizure (2nd Reader)
• Donation of $1,000 from Grace City Church for Digital Harbor High School supplies
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-06d and Case No. 20-25g

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will receive updates on the 4-year career readiness planning process and on quarter 2 grades with strategies to support student attendance in virtual learning. Procurement items and public comment are also on the agenda; no written updates were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2021.

• Update on 4-Year Career Readiness Planning Process
• Update on Quarter 2 Grades and Strategies to Support Student Attendance in Virtual Learning
• Procurement items (details not specified in agenda)
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date: April 6, 2021 (future topics include English Learner & ESOL Update, ELA & Math Strategy, Teacher & Principals Pipeline)

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board voted to approve a new vision, mission, and strategic priorities for the district. The board also approved a policy on staff conduct with students (GBEBB) and discussed proposed renaming of James Mosher Elementary and Calverton Elementary/Middle School. A procurement agenda including contracts with ShieldedT3 Health and Ginkgo Bioworks was reviewed. The meeting began with an executive session and included public comments from multiple organizations.

• Approval of new Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities for City Schools (item 8.01)
• Approval of Policy GBEBB: Staff Conduct with Students (item 8.03)
• Discussion on renaming James Mosher Elementary and Calverton Elementary/Middle School (item 5.01)
• Procurement agenda items: ShieldedT3 Health and Ginkgo Bioworks (item 6.01)
• Approval of gifts and donations from Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2021 (item 8.02)

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will review a draft policy on family and community engagement and discuss the district travel policy for its members. The agenda also outlines public comment procedures and confirms the next meeting date of March 16, 2021.

• Review of draft policy KCA on family and community engagement
• Discussion of district staff travel policy for committee members
• Public comment procedures allowing up to five speakers for three minutes each
• Next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually on February 16, 2021, to review updates on the 21st Century School Buildings Program, transportation, and the budget. The agenda included informational presentations and a procurement item, with no written updates submitted.

• 21st Century School Buildings Program update
• Transportation Update Draft (Feb 2021)
• Budget Update For February Ops Committee
• Procurement - Operations Committee
• Next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021

COMAR Hearing(Winston Building Surplus)

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a virtual public hearing on February 9, 2021, to discuss the surplus of the Winston Building. The meeting is a COMAR hearing limited to public comment.

• Virtual hearing on Winston Building surplus
• Public comment period only
• Microsoft Teams meeting
• Phone conference ID: 562 848 817#

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met virtually on February 9, 2021. It voted to approve the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items on the consent agenda. The board also approved prior open‑session minutes, closed‑session summaries, and several appeals cases. Additional updates included a strategic planning report and a discussion of the Carver House pilot project.

• Approve prior open session minutes
• Approve closed session summaries
• Approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
• Approve Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20-86a and No. 20-96a
• Discuss Carver House pilot project (housing initiative)

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee is reviewing curricula for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and World Languages. The meeting also includes a Blueprint update, procurement discussion, and updates on attendance and summer learning programs.

• ESOL Curriculum Review
• World Languages Curriculum Review
• Blueprint Update
• Summer 2020 Learning Program Evaluation
• Attendance Strategy Update

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City School Board voted to approve policies on legal representation (GBEH) and school activity funds (DMA) as part of a consent agenda. The board also acknowledged four donations totaling $15,900 and $10,000 in computers to specific schools, and heard a presentation on supporting LGBTQ+ students. Several routine items such as personnel reports and procurement were discussed.

• Approval of Policy GBEH (Legal Representation) as second reader
• Approval of Policy DMA (School Activity Fund) as second reader
• Donation of $300 from Young Life City Baltimore to Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School
• Donation of $1,200 from Walden University for district-wide education supplies
• Donation of $10,000 in computers from Constellation to Hazelwood Elementary/Middle School

The Board approved the 'Approach 2' renewal process for 2021-22 operators. Several policies regarding legal representation, school activity funds, and appeals and hearings were approved on second reading. The Board also approved procurement contracts for Chilmar Corporation, Lorenger and Cornell, PLC, and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP.

• Approved Operator Renewal 2021-22 Approach 2 (8-1)
• Approved Policy GBEH: Legal Representation (7-1)
• Approved Policy DMA: School Activity Fund (7-1)
• Approved Policies BLA, BLB, BLC: Policies in Appeals & Hearings (7-1)
• Approved Home Depot gifts and donations (7-1)
• Approved Chilmar Corporation procurement items (7-1)
• Approved Lorenger and Cornell, PLC procurement (7-1)
• Approved Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP procurement (7-1)

Special Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board held a virtual meeting on January 23, 2021, to discuss administrative matters and potential adjournment to closed session.

• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams
• Potential vote to adjourn to closed session
• Discussion of administrative matters
• Meeting scheduled for 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Audit Committee Meeting

This is a routine virtual meeting of the Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee. The agenda includes three items: approving the audit committee agenda, a review of special education services, and scheduling the next meeting. No additional details on decisions or discussions are provided in the agenda.

• Adoption of the Audit Committee Agenda for Jan 20, 2021
• Review of Special Education Services
• Scheduling of the next Audit Committee meeting

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss proposed revisions to policies regarding behavioral interventions, incident reporting, and student suspensions. The meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2021, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

• Discussion of Policy JKA: Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline
• Discussion of Policy EBBB: Incident Reports
• Public comment period for policy-related issues
• Next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will receive information on the FY2022-27 Capital Improvement Program mid-year report, a budget update, an Information Technology update, and a procurement update. All items are presented for discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Public comment will be heard. The next meeting is set for February 16, 2021.

• FY2022-27 Capital Improvement Program Mid-Year Report
• Budget Update
• Information Technology Update
• Procurement update
• Public comment period

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved prior meeting minutes, personnel matters, and a consent agenda. The board also acknowledged donations totaling over $77,000 for school supplies and facilities.

• Approved prior meeting minutes and closed session summaries
• Approved appeals and hearings case 20-130a
• Acknowledged $50,000 donation from Truist Bank
• Acknowledged $23,550 donation from National Resources Defense Council
• Acknowledged $3,000 donation from Good News Club to Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary School

Family and Community Engagement Board Forum

The Baltimore City School Board holds a virtual forum for family and community engagement. The agenda includes only a presentation and the agenda itself, both classified as information items. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation: Family & Community Engagement Board Forum (PDF, 3,383 KB)

Teaching and Learning Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on Gifted and Advanced Learning (GAL) and the operator renewal process. The session includes a review of procurement items and a period for public comment.

• Gifted and Advanced Learning (GAL) update
• SY2122 Operator Renewal Process stakeholder debrief
• Teaching and Learning Committee procurement review