Baltimore City Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will review updates regarding budget development and food and nutrition services. The body will also receive compliance reports on student enrollment and fund balance.

• Food and Nutrition Food Services annual update
• Budget development update
• Compliance report on student enrollment (Policy JFB)
• Compliance report on fund balance (DIG)
• Operations procurement agenda

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education's Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss student data retention and review compliance reports on residency and transfers. The meeting will also cover procedures for public comment.

• Discussion of EHB Data Retention and JRA Maintenance of Student Records
• Compliance Report: KIB - Sexual Offender Registry
• Compliance Report: JFA - Residency, Non-Residency and Tuition
• Compliance Report: JFBC - Informal Kinship Care
• Compliance Report: JFC - Intra-District Student Transfer

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners will open with an executive session, then reconvene to consider approval of prior minutes, personnel and payroll items, and several appeals cases. They will acknowledge four donations totaling over $100,000 to various schools. A discussion is scheduled on the new Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) update. The board will also review a procurement consent agenda covering multiple contracts.

• Acknowledge anonymous $5,000 donation to Woodhome Elementary/Middle School for holiday engagement and attendance incentives
• Acknowledge $2,217 donation from Space Telescope Science Institute for STEM materials at 21st Century schools
• Acknowledge $28,504 donation from Baltimore Community Foundation for crosswalk project at Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Steuart Hill Academic Academy
• Acknowledge $65,000 donation from CHAI for playground construction at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School
• Discussion of Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) update

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss a weapons detection system procurement (Alliance Technology Group, LLC), an R3 acceleration and personalized learning initiative with beginning-of-year performance data, and a virtual learning day plan for inclement weather. The committee also reviews a procurement agenda and a written update on Home and Hospital services. No compliance reports were submitted.

• Discussion on R3 Acceleration and Personalized Learning with BOY Performance Data in ELA and Math
• Virtual Learning Day Plan for inclement weather (SY 22-23)
• Physical Site & Building Security Plan: Weapons Detection System (procurement item related to Alliance Technology Group, LLC)
• Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
• Home and Hospital Written Update

COMAR Hearing

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a virtual public hearing on December 6, 2022, to discuss the annual review of schools. The meeting will focus on strategic priority six, which aims to increase educational programming while ensuring high-quality experiences for all schools, including charters.

• Virtual public hearing on the Annual Review of Schools
• Discussion on increasing educational programming citywide
• Focus on ensuring high-quality experiences for charter schools

Special Executive Session

The Baltimore City Board of Education convened a special executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. after a brief session.

• Closed session for personnel and litigation matters
• Meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn to closed session carried
• Board members present: Linda Chinnia, Ateira Griffin, Ronald S McFadden, Johnette A Richardson, Shantell Roberts, Robert Salley, Andrew Coy
• Board members absent: Durryle Brooks, Vernon Reid

Fall Board Budget Hearing

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a virtual Fall Board Budget Hearing on November 15, 2022. The meeting includes a presentation of the budget community meeting materials. Board members will discuss the budget as outlined in the attached PDF. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of budget presentation (Budget Community Meeting Presentation for Board Forum 111522 v2.pdf)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates on the Kirwan Blueprint, recruitment, and compliance reports regarding school police and sustainability. The agenda also includes procurement items and a public comment period.

• Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Update: Pillar 1 Early Childhood Education
• Recruitment and Staffing Update
• Compliance Report Presentation: ECAE School Police
• Compliance Report Presentation: ADG - Sustainability
• Policy JFB (Student Enrollment) - PRESENTATION

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to policies and regulations regarding discrimination, bullying, harassment, and intimidation. The committee will also review a compliance report on heroin and opioid addiction education.

• Discussion of revisions to Policies ACA, ACB, JBA, JBB, and JICK
• Discussion of revisions to Regulations ACA-RA, ACB-RA, JBA-RA, JBB-RA, JBB-RB, and JICK-RA
• Compliance Report on Policy IHAMA: Heroin and Opioid Addiction Education

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, acknowledged donations for several schools, and heard public comment from various groups.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Acknowledgment of $25,000 donation to Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School
• Acknowledgment of $5,000 donation to Steuart Hill Academy
• Acknowledgment of $20,000 donation to Southwest Baltimore Charter School
• FY22 Final Audit Report presentation

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

The Strategic Planning Committee will hold a virtual discussion-only meeting on November 1, 2022. Agenda items include a dashboard design discussion, an update on district goals outreach, and a staff-centered district goal update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Dashboard Design Discussion – information and discussion item
• District Goals Outreach Update – information and discussion item
• Staff-Centered District Goal Update – information and discussion item with a background PDF attachment
• Agenda approval and next steps

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on November 1, 2022, to discuss fine arts programming, student discipline compliance, and field trip policies. The agenda includes a presentation on behavioral interventions and a written update on mathematics.

• Fine Arts Presentation
• Compliance Report: JKA - Behavioral Interventions
• Compliance Report: Policy IOJA - Field Trips
• Mathematics Written Update
• Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022

Public Board Meeting

The Board of School Commissioners met to approve the 2022 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan to modernize facilities. The meeting also included a review of the procurement agenda and a quarterly report from the Parent Community Advisory Board.

• Approval of the 2022 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP)
• Review of procurement items including electrical, plumbing, and painting services
• Review of contracts for Concentric Educational Solutions, Inc. and Beacon Health Options, Inc.
• Review of contract for Scribbles Software
• PCAB Quarterly Report for Q1 22-23

Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board is meeting to discuss personnel, employment, and payroll matters. The agenda includes updates from the Board Chair, the CEO, and the Office of Internal Audits. The board may vote to enter a closed session regarding litigation and legal advice.

• Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) discussion
• Office of Internal Audits update
• Committee meeting schedule
• Potential closed session for litigation and legal advice

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and receive information on the Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project, and a transportation update. The committee will also review compliance reports on data records/retention (EHB) and financial controls (DIC), and consider a procurement agenda. No written updates were submitted for this meeting.

• Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland’s Future update – major state education funding reform
• New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project update
• Transportation update for October 2022
• Compliance Report: EHB - Data Records/Retention Program
• Compliance Report: DIC - Financial Controls

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to review compliance reports on five existing policies: Access to Public Records (KDA), Volunteer Policy (KCB), Students in State-Supervised Care (JFBB), Homeless Students (JFE), and Employee Evaluations (GCO). No new agenda items were submitted for discussion. Public comment is scheduled, and the next meeting will address revisions to sex-based discrimination policies.

• Compliance report on KDA - Access to Public Records
• Compliance report on KCB - Volunteer Policy
• Compliance report on JFBB - Students in State-Supervised Care
• Compliance report on JFE - Homeless Students - Identification, Enrollment, Services and Dispute Resolution
• Compliance report on Policy GCO SY 2021-22 Employee Evaluations

Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board will discuss personnel, employment, and payroll matters. The meeting includes updates from the CEO and the Office of Internal Audits, as well as a board self-evaluation.

• Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) discussion
• Appeals and Hearings
• Office of Internal Audits Update
• CEO Updates
• Board Self-Evaluation

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, acknowledged gifts from Giant Foods and Loyola University Maryland, and approved a supplemental appropriation for Collington Square Elementary/Middle School.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Gift of $26,413.00 for educational supplies from Giant Foods
• Gift of $2,746 in books and media equipment from Loyola University Maryland
• FY 2023 Supplemental Appropriation for Collington Square Elementary/Middle School
• Approval of prior open session minutes

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on October 4, 2022, to discuss instructional strategies and review compliance reports. The agenda includes a presentation on 'Reimagine Time' focusing on college and career readiness and a report on the Continuous Improvement strategy.

• Discussion on 'Reimagine Time' for CCR and CTE
• Continuous Improvement Strategy presentation
• Compliance report on IGE Curriculum
• Compliance report on JJIC Academic Eligibility
• Financial Literacy written update

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met virtually and discussed proposed revisions to policies on compulsory attendance (JEA) and behavioral interventions/student discipline (JKA) as first readings. The board also approved personnel items, executive session minutes, and reviewed a consent agenda for procurement contracts with vendors including CDW, Apple, and CareFirst. No votes were taken on the policy revisions at this meeting.

• First reading of policy revisions to JEA (Compulsory Attendance) and JKA (Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline)
• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) item
• Approval of three appeals and hearings cases (21-176a, 21-190a, 21-203a)
• Consent agenda review for procurement including contracts with CDW Government, Apple Inc., Office Depot, CareFirst of Maryland, and others
• Public comment from unions including BTU, PSASA, and AFSCME

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to discuss the CEO's 2022-2023 goals and receive updates from internal offices. The meeting will also cover personnel matters and committee schedules.

• CEO SY22-23 Goals
• Office of Internal Audits Update
• Office of Equity Update
• Personnel and Quasi-Judicial Matters
• Board Community Conversations Update

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on several key items, including a proposed FY24 budget milestone calendar, the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, and the FY2024-29 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also review compliance reports and a procurement agenda. No written updates were submitted for this meeting.

• Proposed FY24 Budget Milestone Calendar
• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) discussion
• FY2024-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) information
• DBCA Long Range Financial Planning Compliance Report
• Operations Procurement Agenda

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss updates to board governance policies and review compliance reports for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting is a virtual session scheduled for September 20, 2022.

• Discussion of Board Governance Policy Updates
• Review of LCA Conducting Research and Surveys Compliance Report
• Review of ACA Non-Discrimination Compliance Report
• Review of EAB Whistleblower Compliance Report
• Review of ADF Wellness and Nutrition Compliance Report

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and payroll items, as well as three appeals and hearings cases. The meeting also included acknowledgments of donations totaling $14,145 for school supplies and student support.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-46g
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-197a
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-211a
• Gift of $9,000 for Athletic Directors from Baltimore Ravens

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to review internal audit updates, including a proposed FY2023 audit plan, and to discuss personnel and quasi-judicial matters.

• Review of proposed FY2023 audit plan
• Personnel, employment and payroll items
• CEO SY22-23 goals discussion
• Board executive and committee meeting schedules
• Internal audit contributions during the pandemic

Special Public Board Meeting

This special public board meeting of Baltimore City Public Schools was largely procedural. The board voted unanimously to approve a procurement item with Fuel Education, LLC as presented. The meeting also included notice of upcoming committee and board meetings in September and October.

• Approved procurement with Fuel Education, LLC (no dollar amount disclosed in agenda)
• Noted upcoming meetings: Executive Session (Sep 13), Public Board Meeting (Sep 13), Operations Committee (Sep 20), Policy Committee (Sep 20), Teaching & Learning Committee (Oct 4)

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on September 6, 2022. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2021-22 middle and high school choice processes and results, along with updates on procurement and continuous improvement.

• Presentation on Board Policy JFBA: 2021-22 Middle & High School Choice Processes & Results
• T&L Procurement Agenda
• Continuous Improvement Update
• Financial Literacy Written Update
• Meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022

Special Executive Session

The Board of School Commissioners met in a virtual special executive session. The agenda includes a discussion regarding personnel matters.

• Personnel matter

Executive Board Meeting

This executive board meeting is largely procedural, including a possible vote to adjourn to closed session for legal matters. The board will also receive updates on personnel, audits, and committee schedules.

• Board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice (Agenda 1.01)
• Consent agenda on personnel and quasi-judicial matters (Agenda 3.01, 3.02)
• Office of Internal Audits update (Agenda 5.02)
• Committee meeting schedule review (Agenda 5.01)
• CEO updates and board chair updates (Agenda 4.01, 6.01)

Public Board Meeting

The board discusses proposed revisions to the school police policy (ECAE) and dozens of related general orders as a first reader. It also acknowledges donations totaling over $223,800, including $208,800 from Reading is Fundamental for library media. Formal actions include approval of prior minutes, personnel items, and three appeals cases.

• First-reader discussion of school police policy ECAE and 30+ general order revisions covering use of force, bias-based profiling, custodial interrogations, nepotism, and more
• Acknowledge $208,800 donation from Reading is Fundamental for books and media equipment over three years
• Acknowledge $5,000 anonymous donation for educational supplies at Gardenville Elementary School
• Acknowledge $10,000 non-monetary gift from Baltimore Community Foundation for Community Engagement Department
• Consent agenda (no vote) lists procurement contracts including temporary staffing, Verizon, VEX Robotics, and School Specialty

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss revisions to student discipline and attendance policies and review various compliance reports. The meeting is a virtual session scheduled for August 16, 2022.

• Discussion of policy revisions for JEA (Compulsory Attendance) and JKA (Behavioral Interventions)
• Review of compliance reports for Community Schools Strategy and Intellectual Property
• Review of compliance reports for Staff Conduct, Child Abuse, and Legal Representation
• Review of compliance reports for Test Integrity and Student Records
• Public comment period for policy-related issues

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel, employment, and payroll items and adjourned the special meeting at 3:05 p.m. The agenda also listed upcoming committee meetings.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:05pm
• Policy Committee Meeting on August 16
• Executive Session on August 23
• Public Board Meeting on August 23

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Public Education met to approve personnel, payroll, and quasi-judicial matters. The board also reviewed a procurement agenda and discussed school police survey results.

• Approval of Personnel Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 20-09d, 21-179a, 21-182a, 21-184a, and 21-188a
• Review of School Police Survey Results
• Review of Procurement Agenda for July 26, 2022
• Public comment period for up to ten members of the public

Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board will conduct a meeting including discussions on personnel and executive updates. The agenda includes items regarding employment, payroll, appeals, and hearings.

• Personnel Employment, and Payroll (PEP) discussion
• Appeals and Hearings information
• Committee Meeting Schedule updates
• Office of Internal Audits update
• CEO Updates

Special Executive Session

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a special virtual executive session to discuss a personnel matter and legal issues. The board voted to adjourn to closed session for litigation, legal advice, and personnel. No decisions were reported in open session.

• Board voted to enter closed session for litigation and personnel matters
• Personnel matter discussed in closed session (no details disclosed)
• Meeting lasted from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Education met virtually on July 12, 2022, to approve personnel and payroll documents and to set the schedule for upcoming meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Set schedule for upcoming meetings in July and August
• Scheduled Executive Session for July 26, 2022
• Scheduled Public Board Meeting for July 26, 2022

2022 Annual Business Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools board will discuss its Goal 1 literacy initiative as part of its 2022 strategic priorities. Additional agenda items include general board business, community‑engagement plans for the 2022‑23 school year, a legal update, and the first part of a board self‑evaluation. The meeting is informational and discussion‑focused, with no formal votes recorded in the agenda.

• Literacy Goal 1 discussion
• General board business discussion
• 2022‑23 community engagement session
• Legal update presentation
• Board self‑evaluation Part 1

Special Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Directors convened a special meeting to approve personnel, employment, and payroll items and adjourned the session. The board also listed upcoming committee meetings for July.

• Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
• Listed upcoming Teaching & Learning Committee meeting
• Listed upcoming Operations Committee meeting
• Listed upcoming Policy Committee meeting
• Listed upcoming Public Board Meeting

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will discuss two main items: a quarterly review of the 21st Century Funding Program and the FY2023-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and an update on the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project. No procurement or written update items were submitted for this meeting.

• 21st Century Funding Program quarterly review and FY2023-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion
• New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project update
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2022

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on June 21, 2022, to discuss student data retention and records maintenance policies. No formal agenda items were submitted for approval, and the meeting focused on staff presentations and public comment.

• Discussion of Board Policy EHB (Data Retention) and Policy JRA (Maintenance and Release of Student Records)
• Public comment period for policy-related issues
• Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2022

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Public Education convened on June 14, 2022, to approve personnel and payroll items, as well as acknowledge donations for sustainability and student wellness. The meeting included a discussion on public charter school policy and featured public comments from various teacher and parent groups.

• Approved Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) items
• Approved PEP Addendum 1 and 2
• Approved Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 21-178a, 21-180a, and 21-183a
• Acknowledged $31,554 donation for Sustainability Office
• Acknowledged $10,000 donation for William Paca Elementary School

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss an update on English learners and review a procurement agenda. No written updates were submitted. The meeting includes public comment and scheduling the next meeting for July 5, 2022.

• English Learner Update – information and discussion
• T&L Procurement Agenda – information and discussion
• No written updates submitted for this meeting
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for July 5, 2022

Executive Board Meeting

This executive board meeting of Baltimore City Public Schools includes a possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation, legal advice, and administrative functions. The board will also discuss personnel consent agenda items, receive updates from the board chair and CEO, and hear an office of internal audits update.

• Possible vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland Code for litigation and personnel issues
• Personnel Consent Agenda including Employment and Payroll (PEP) and Appeals and Hearings
• Office of Internal Audits Update
• Board Chair and CEO Updates

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will discuss a legislative wrap-up from the 2022 General Assembly session, approve a consent agenda including multiple procurement contracts, and acknowledge a $5,000 gift for student backpacks. The board also will act on personnel matters and several appeals cases.

• Acknowledge $5,000 gift from Baltimore Community Foundation for student backpacks
• Approve Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) list
• Approve appeals cases 21-173a, 21-174a, 21-10d, 21-23d, and 21-2218s
• Legislative wrap-up presentation on 2022 session outcomes
• Procurement agenda with contractors including Allstate Contractor, Nichols Contracting, and others

New Charter Application Work Session

The Baltimore City Board of Education will hold a work session to review preliminary applications for new charter schools opening in the 2023-24 school year. The meeting includes a presentation on the applications and comments from the Shining Willow Charter School applicant.

• Review of new charter school applications for SY 2023-24
• Presentation on New Charter Applications for SY 2023-24 Opening
• Comments from Shining Willow Charter School applicant
• Virtual meeting on May 17, 2022

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually on May 17, 2022, to discuss updates on employee evaluations, the 2022 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan, and school police. The meeting also included a procurement agenda and a preview of the next meeting's topics.

• SY 2021-22 Employee Evaluations Update
• 2022 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Master Plan
• School Police Update
• Operations Procurement Agenda
• Next meeting preview: June 21, 2022

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review revisions to school police policies and administrative regulations. The discussion includes a wide range of general orders governing police conduct and operations within the district.

• Review of General Order 13-20 Use of Force
• Review of General Order 10-23 Reporting Hate Crimes and Hate-Bias-Based Incidents
• Review of General Order 13-14 Bias-Based Profiling
• Review of General Order 18-05 Interactions with LGBTQ Persons
• Review of General Order 10-40 Sexual Harassment

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet virtually on May 10, 2022, to discuss a routine agenda including a possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal counsel. Other items include personnel consent agenda, board chair updates, and a CEO update. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Board may vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland law for litigation and legal advice (item 1.01)
• Personnel consent agenda under General Provisions Article 3-305(b) exceptions (item 3.01)
• Board Chair Updates (item 4.01)
• Committee Meeting Schedule and Office of Internal Audits Update (items 5.01–5.02)
• CEO Updates including Bargaining Unit Update (items 7.01–7.02)

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual meeting on May 10, 2022, to approve prior meeting minutes, personnel and payroll items, and closed session summaries. The board also acknowledged a donation for a school wellness project.

• Approval of prior open session minutes
• Approval of personnel, employment, and payroll (PEP)
• Donation of $4200 for Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School wellness project
• Discussion of City Springs parcel of land surplus recommendation
• Public comment period for up to ten members of the public

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss special education services, grants administration, and procurement. The board may also vote to enter a closed session regarding litigation and legal advice.

• Discussion of Special Education Services
• Review of Grants Administration
• Review of Procurement
• Potential closed session for litigation and legal advice

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on May 3, 2022, to discuss updates on ELA and math programs and a debrief on the school year 2022-23 operator renewal process. The agenda also includes a procurement section and public comment.

• Discussion of ELA and math updates under the 'Reconnect. Restore. Reimagine.' initiative
• Debrief on the SY2223 Operator Renewal Process
• Procurement agenda items for Teaching and Learning
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2022

Spring Board Budget Hearing

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board holds a spring budget hearing to discuss the FY23 proposed budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation on FY23 Proposed Budget (file: FY23 Proposed Budget Board Presentation for Board Forum v5.pdf)

Public Board Meeting

The Board is reviewing new charter applications for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting also includes a vote on revisions to the Board Policy regarding public gifts and donations.

• New Charter Applications for SY 2023-24 opening
• Revision to Board Policy – KCD Public Gifts and Donations (Second Reader)
• Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) Report

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will hold a virtual meeting on April 26, 2022, at 3:00pm. The agenda includes a consent agenda for personnel items, updates from the Board Chair and CEO, and a check-in on the Adopt A Network program.

• Personnel and payroll report (consent agenda)
• Board Chair and CEO updates
• Office of Internal Audits update
• Committee meeting schedule
• Adopt A Network check-in

Special Executive Board Meeting

The Board held a virtual special meeting to conduct administrative matters. The session included a vote to move into a closed session and concluded with the adjournment of the meeting.

• Vote to open meeting at 5:02pm
• Vote to enter closed session regarding litigation or legal advice
• Vote to adjourn meeting at 6:18pm

Audit Committee Meeting(CANCELLED)

This meeting of the Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or votes occurred. The agenda listed topics for special education services, grants administration, procurement, and scheduling a future meeting, but none were addressed.

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss proposed revisions to policies regarding pregnant and parenting students and public charter schools. The meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2022, and will be held virtually.

• Discussion of policy revisions for pregnant and parenting students
• Discussion of proposed policy IHBJ for public charter schools
• Compliance reports on physical education and promotion/retention
• Public comment period for policy-related issues
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2022

Special Public Board Meeting

The Special Public Board opened at 6:05 pm and reviewed the consent agenda items. Board members received information and discussion on the FY23 fiscal budget and on operator waiver and cap requests. The board voted to approve the KDA Access to Public Records policy and regulation. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.

• FY23 Proposed Operating Budget – information and discussion (FY23ProposedOperatingBudgetBook_04192022.pdf)
• Operator Waiver and Cap Requests – information and discussion (Operator Waiver Requests Spring Information 4.19.22.pdf)
• Consent agenda vote to approve KDA Access to Public Records policy and regulation (motion carried)
• Motion to open the meeting at 6:05 pm (motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 pm (motion carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will review a Blueprint Leadership update that addresses recruiting and retaining educators. It will also review the Operations Committee procurement agenda. The meeting includes a public comment period and sets the next meeting for May 17, 2022, with topics such as the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan and employee evaluation.

• Blueprint Leadership Update – information and discussion
• Operations Committee Procurement Agenda – information and discussion
• Public Comment session for community input
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2022 with listed agenda topics
• No written update items were submitted for this meeting

Special Public Board Meeting

The board approved the 21st Century School Debt Repayment Terms as presented. The special public meeting was held virtually and lasted from 5:05 PM to 5:16 PM, with all six members voting in favor.

• Approval of 21st Century School Debt Repayment Terms

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the 2020-21 compliance report for public charter schools (Policy IHBJ) and an update on the Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine. Wholeness initiative. A procurement agenda is listed for discussion, though no written updates were submitted for this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, with topics including R3 ELA and Math and the charter renewal process.

• Policy IHBJ Public Charter Schools 2020-21 Compliance Report (information/report)
• Reconnect.Restore.Reimagine. Wholeness Update (information/discussion)
• Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda (information/discussion, no specific items detailed in agenda)
• No written updates submitted for this meeting
• Next meeting date: May 3, 2022, with planned topics on R3 ELA and Math and Charter Renewal Process

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is scheduled to discuss special education services, grants administration, and procurement. The meeting includes a call to order and a discussion regarding the next committee meeting.

• Special Education Services
• Grants Administration
• Procurement

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved prior open‑session minutes and closed‑session summaries, then moved to approve the Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) items and an appeals case (Case No. 20‑128a). The meeting also included a proposal for the 2022‑2023 academic calendar and acknowledgments of several donations, including a $128,143 grant for the Judy Center Small Grants Program. Public comment time was provided for community groups and individuals.

• Approval of prior open‑session minutes
• Approval of Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) as presented
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 20‑128a
• Acknowledgment of $128,143 donation to Judy Center Small Grants Program
• Presentation of proposed academic calendar for SY 2022‑2023

Audit Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to discuss an update on board committees and review the status of the FY2022 audit plan. The board may also vote to adjourn to closed session for legal matters. No votes on contracts or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Potential vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland law for litigation and counsel advice
• Review of FY2022 Audit Plan status
• Update on Board Committees

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will receive and discuss the 2021 Annual Report Update on the 21st Century Schools program, a major facilities initiative. Members will also hear an update on educator recruitment and readiness strategies. The agenda includes a procurement overview and public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.

• 21st Century Schools 2021 Annual Report Update – information and discussion
• Educator Recruitment & Readiness – information and discussion
• Operations Procurement Agenda – information and discussion
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date: April 19, 2022 (virtual)

Board Policy Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee met virtually on March 15, 2022. Members reviewed draft revisions to the ADG sustainability policy and received an update on board rules. The meeting included a public comment period limited to five speakers. The next committee meeting was scheduled for April 19, 2022.

• Discussion of ADG Sustainability policy revisions (multiple draft PDFs attached)
• Discussion of updates to Board Rules (presentation PDFs attached)
• Public comment session (up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each)
• Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022 (virtual)

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and payroll items, acknowledged donations for Harlem Park Elementary School, and discussed curriculum adoption. The meeting was held virtually on March 8, 2022.

• Approval of Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP)
• Donation of $40,000 from CIAA for Harlem Park Elementary School
• Donation of $10,000 from Coca-Cola and Samaritan's Feet for Harlem Park Elementary School
• Donation of $3,000 from Academy Sports for Harlem Park Elementary School
• Discussion on High-Quality Instructional Materials for Health and Physical Education

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the Summer 2022 Plan and a proposal to adopt new 9-12 English Language Arts instructional materials. The committee will also review a procurement agenda for teaching and learning items. No votes are scheduled; items are for information and discussion only. Public comment will be heard.

• Summer 2022 Plan – discussion of summer programs and resources
• 9-12 ELA High Quality Instructional Materials – curriculum adoption proposal
• Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda – review of pending purchases
• Public Comment period
• Next meeting set for April 5, 2022

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a first reading of proposed revisions to the policy governing naming and renaming of school facilities. The board will also vote on personnel appeals cases and acknowledge donations totaling over $20,000 to Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Arundel Elementary School. Public comment from stakeholders is scheduled.

• First reading of revisions to FFA Naming/Renaming a School Facility Policy and Regulations
• Donations acknowledged: $5,900 in cash/gift cards and $6,400 in supplies to Joseph C. Briscoe Academy; $10,000 outdoor learning supplies to Arundel Elementary; $900 in field trips to ConneXions
• Personnel appeals cases 21-43g and 21-171a approved
• Procurement agenda includes contracts with Dillinger Research & Applied Data, Inc. and SAS Institute, Inc.
• Public comment period with registration from 4:30pm to 5:45pm

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually on February 15, 2022, to discuss a budget update and staff well-being. The meeting also included a procurement agenda and set the next meeting date for March 15, 2022.

• Budget update presentation
• Staff well-being presentation
• Operations procurement agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2022
• School Police and Teacher Pipeline updates

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review a proposed revision to the KCD Public Gifts & Donations policy and consider updates to the IKEB high‑school graduation standards. It will also receive compliance reports for several schools and districts for FY 2021 and the 2020‑2021 school year. The meeting includes a brief public comment period and sets the next meeting for March 15, 2022.

• Revision to Board Policy KCD Public Gifts & Donations (policy documents attached)
• IKEB Graduation Standards draft and related regulations (documents attached)
• Compliance Report – JBA, JBB & JICK FY2021
• Compliance Reports – BLA, BLB, BLC & BCA SY 2020‑2021
• Public comment (up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each)

Executive Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will hold a virtual meeting on February 8, 2022, to discuss personnel matters and receive updates from the CEO and internal auditors.

• Personnel, Employment, and Payroll (PEP) discussion
• Appeals and Hearings
• Office of Internal Audits Update
• Committee Meeting Schedule
• Adjournment

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Public Education approved the renewal of a charter school operator and several personnel appeals. The meeting also included acknowledgments of donations and public comment.

• Renewal of Creative City Public Charter School operator
• Approval of three personnel appeals and hearings cases
• Acknowledgment of $8,000 gift for Gardenville Elementary
• Acknowledgment of $10,000 gift for City Schools Re-Engagement Center
• Approval of prior open session minutes

Teaching and Learning Committee

The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on February 1, 2022, to discuss the adoption of a Health and Physical Education curriculum and review procurement items.

• Discussion of Health and Physical Education curriculum adoption
• Review of Teaching and Learning procurement agenda
• Public comment period scheduled
• Next meeting set for March 1, 2022

Public Board Meeting

The Board of School Commissioners discussed staff travel and reimbursement policies and heard a presentation from the Bmore Youth Arts Advocacy Council. The body also voted to approve three personnel appeals and hearings cases.

• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-162acc
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-163acc
• Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 21-164acc
• Acknowledgement of $2,200 in supplies for Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School
• Acknowledgement of $2,000 for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School athletic programs

Operations Committee Meeting

The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually to discuss FY22 IT updates, the FY2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program mid-year report, and COVID and Concentration of Poverty grant updates. The agenda also included a procurement update and a public comment period.

• FY22 Information Technology Update
• FY2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Mid Year Report
• Budget Update: COVID and Concentration of Poverty Grants
• Operations Procurement Agenda
• Public Comment period

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will discuss a student government framing proposal and examine how the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act may impact district policies. It will also receive a series of compliance reports covering fund balance, residency and tuition, student enrollment, and other areas. The meeting includes a brief public comment period and sets the date for the next committee meeting.

• Discussion of JJA – Student Government Framing
• Analysis of policies potentially impacted by Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act (Kirwan legislation)
• Compliance Report: DIG – Fund Balance
• Compliance Report: JFA – Residency, Non-Residency, and Tuition for School Year 2020/21
• Public comment session (up to five speakers)

Public Board Meeting

The Baltimore City Board of Public Education met to approve personnel, facility naming, and policy changes. The meeting included public comment periods and a review of the consent agenda.

• Approval of Western High School basketball court renaming
• Approval of Policy EBCD regarding school openings and closings
• Approval of personnel, employment, and payroll
• Approval of gifts and donations
• Public comment period for up to ten members