Baltimore City Public Schools public meetings in 2023
79 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss proposed policy updates for the school calendar, grading, and procurement, alongside compliance reports on student transfers and ethics.
- Discussion of Policy ICA - School Calendar
- Discussion of Policy IKA - Grading and Reporting
- Discussion of Policy DJA - Procurement Authority
- Compliance Report on Policy JFC - Intra-District Student Transfer
- Compliance Report on Policy BCA - Code of Ethics
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss supplemental appropriations for university partners and district office renovations. The board will also review school food services and compliance reports regarding student enrollment and fund balances.
- FY 24 Supplemental Appropriation for University Partners
- FY 24 Supplemental Appropriation for renovation projects at Dr. A. G. Pinderhughes Admin Bldg
- School Food Services update
- Policy JFB Student Enrollment Compliance Report
- Board Policy DIG Fund Balance Summary Compliance Report
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will conduct a meeting including updates from the Board Chair and CEO. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel, employment, payroll, and appeals.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) action
- Appeals and Hearings information
- Office of Internal Audits update
- Ethics Panel Memo: Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) Non-Compliant List
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened the public session, approved prior open‑session minutes and closed‑session summaries, and then voted to approve the Personnel, Employment and Payroll package. It also approved several Appeals and Hearings cases (Nos. 22‑244a, 22‑246a, 22‑248a, 22‑252a, 22‑255a, 23‑2421s). The meeting included a presentation on access to public records and the maintenance and release of student records, followed by a consent agenda review and public comment.
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22‑244a
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22‑246a
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22‑248a
- Presentation on KDA Access to Public Records & JRA procedures for student records
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Operator Renewal & COMAR Session #1
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss the renewal of school operators and review Maryland COMAR regulations. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Operator Renewal Work Session
- COMAR Session #1
- Presentation on operator work session
- Meeting ID: 282 175 353 686
- Passcode: itypwk
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding math and literacy goals. The body will also review compliance reports and a procurement agenda.
- Math Goal Update
- Literacy Goal Updates
- Compliance Reports
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board is holding a special executive meeting to discuss the CEO evaluation metric. The board may also vote to adjourn into closed session for legal and administrative matters.
- Discussion of CEO evaluation metric
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually on November 21, 2023, to discuss supplemental appropriations for the Armistead Gardens construction gap fund project and review budget updates.
- FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriations to Capital Projects Fund
- Budget Update – Kirwan and FY 25 Budget Development
- Compliance Report: ADG - Sustainability
- Compliance Report: ECAE – School Police
- DDA Grant Fiscal Reporting
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss a wellness policy and review compliance reports on opioid education. The meeting will also include a public comment period.
- Discussion of ADF- Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity policy
- Review of Policy IHAMA - Heroin and Opioid Addiction Education compliance
- Public comment period (up to 5 individuals, 3 minutes each)
- Next meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023
- Upcoming agenda items include school calendar and grading policy revisions
Audit Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee will meet virtually to review the status of management's corrective actions and receive a board presentation. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session.
- Review of Office of Procurement corrective actions
- Board presentation on management updates
- Next meeting scheduled for 2:55pm - 3pm
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City school board held a public meeting that included an executive session, approval of prior minutes and closed session summaries, and personnel and payroll actions. The board also acknowledged a non-monetary donation from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital valued at $5,100 for 60,000 plastic aprons for Food Services staff. Several appeals cases were approved, and the board heard public comments from teacher, parent, and community groups.
- Non-monetary donation of $5,100 from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital for 60,000 plastic aprons for Food Services staff
- Approval of personnel and payroll (PEP) items
- Approval of five appeals and hearings cases (Nos. 22-228a, 22-236a, 22-238a, 22-240a, 22-241a)
- Executive session held prior to public meeting
- Public comment from Baltimore Teachers Union, SECAC, PTA Council, and other groups
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to approve personnel items and an annual audit plan. The agenda includes updates from the Board Chair, CEO, and internal audits.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approval of Annual Audit Plan
- Board Chair Updates
- CEO Updates
- Office of Internal Audits Update
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will review a Fine Arts update, compliance reports on curriculum and student discipline, and a teaching and learning procurement agenda. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
- Fine Arts presentation update
- Curriculum compliance report
- Student discipline compliance report
- Teaching and learning procurement agenda
- Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks agreements
Stragetic Planning Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools board is meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda includes board and staff discussion and next steps, with no specific votes, proposals, or public hearings listed. This is a procedural meeting focused on planning rather than concrete decisions.
- Board and staff discussion on strategic planning
- Next steps for the planning process
- No specific agenda items with dollar amounts or rezonings
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened the public business session and approved prior meeting minutes. It approved personnel and payroll items and acknowledged several donations. The consent agenda vote approved a $5,000 monetary donation, a $14,000 non‑monetary donation, and a $7,500 monetary donation for school programs. Additional policy and committee reports were presented.
- Approve $5,000 monetary donation from Intel, Dell, and Best Buy to the Academy for College and Career Exploration for Generation eSports Curriculum and Norton software
- Approve $14,000 non‑monetary donation (gaming laptops and Dell monitors) from Intel, Dell, and Best Buy to the Academy for College and Career Exploration
- Approve $7,500 monetary donation from the Fund for Educational Excellence to Hazelwood Elementary Middle School for a kitchen island, garden, and gardening tools
- Approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items as presented
- Approve prior open session minutes and closed session summaries
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to consider personnel items and receive updates from the CEO and board leadership. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room #301.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll items
- Board Chair and Executive Updates
- CEO Updates
- Audit Activities Status Report
- Committee Meeting Schedule
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will discuss updates on the district’s budget, staffing, transportation, and security systems. It will also review a waiver request from the Forest Park Alumni Association and a compliance report on financial controls. The meeting includes a procurement agenda and a public comment period.
- Budget Update – combo of Kirwan and FY 25 Budget Development
- Staffing and Recruitment Update
- Transportation Update
- Weapons Detection System update
- FKA Waiver request from the Forest Park Alumni Association
Policy Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Policy Committee will meet virtually on October 17, 2023, to discuss updates to administrative regulations regarding student records and public access to school information. The agenda also includes compliance reports on various school policies.
- Discussion on KDA – Access to Public Records and JRA - Maintenance and Release of Student Records
- Compliance reports on Policy EBBB (Incident Reporting), Policy EHB (Data Records), and Policy GCO (Employee Evaluations)
- Discussion on Policy IJOA – Field Trips and Policy JFE - Homeless Students
- Written update on Administrative Regulation Changes for IKA-RA - Grading and Reporting
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters and recognized donations totaling over $55,000 from local organizations and companies.
- Approval of personnel, employment, and payroll items
- Approval of appeals and hearings case No. 22-254a
- Approval of appeals and hearings case No. 22-68g
- Donation of $6,000 from Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals to Liberty Elementary
- Donation of $37,115 in bikes from United Health Care and KOM Sports Marketing to four schools
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Schools executive board will consider a consent agenda with personnel and payroll matters, and may vote to enter closed session for litigation and legal advice. Other items include grateful moments, board updates, internal audits presentation, and CEO updates.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice
- Action on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Information on Appeals and Hearings
- Office of Internal Audits presentation and update
- Board Chair and CEO updates
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear an update on the Graduation Goal from Secondary Success & Innovation and a Continuous Improvement Update. They will also review a Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda. Public comment is scheduled, and the next meeting is set for November 7, 2023.
- Graduation Goal Update: Secondary Success & Innovation
- Continuous Improvement Update
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Public Comment
- Next Meeting Date: November 7, 2023
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved the FY25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as part of a consent agenda vote. The board also acknowledged a non-monetary donation of backpacks and notebooks worth $48,730 from the Women of Amazon. Other items included approval of prior meeting minutes, closed session summaries, and personnel matters. Public comment was heard from various stakeholder groups.
- Approval of FY25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Acknowledgment of $48,730 donation of backpacks and notebooks from Women of Amazon
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approval of prior open session minutes and closed session summaries
- Public comment from BTU, PSASA, SECAC, PCAB, and other organizations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will consider a vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice, and take action on a Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda. Other items include board chair updates, committee meeting schedules, and CEO updates. The meeting is largely procedural with informational reports.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice
- Action on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Board Chair updates
- Committee meeting schedule update
- Office of Internal Audits update
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will discuss refinancing an existing bond guaranty for City Neighbors, an update on the Administrative Modernization Project, and the FY25 Capital Improvement Program. They will also review compliance reports, the 2023 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, and the FY25 budget milestone calendar. Public comment is scheduled.
- Refinancing of existing City Neighbors bond guaranty
- Administrative Modernization Project implementation update
- FY25 Capital Improvement Program discussion
- 2023 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
- FY25 Budget Milestone Calendar
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss updates on board rules, revisions to policies regarding charter schools, and review compliance reports for various district policies.
- Discussion on policy revisions for charter and operator-led schools
- Review of compliance reports for nondiscrimination and wellness policies
- Discussion on board rules progress and strategic priorities
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
- Review of compliance reports for behavioral threat assessment
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Education met to approve personnel, payroll, and quasi-judicial appeals. The meeting included a presentation of colors and public comment periods.
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Approval of personnel, employment and payroll
- Approval of appeals and hearings case No. 21-53g
- Approval of appeals and hearings case No. 22-237a
- Approval of appeals and hearings case No. 22-247a
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to discuss personnel matters and receive updates from the CEO and internal auditors. The meeting includes a consent agenda for personnel and quasi-judicial items.
- Personnel and Payroll (PEP) items to be approved
- Appeals and Hearings discussion
- Office of Internal Audits update
- CEO Updates
- Committee Meeting Schedule
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss a $6,079,125 contract with Fuel Education LLC to place 45-55 certified virtual substitutes in Baltimore City Schools classrooms. The contract addresses teacher shortages and would run from September 2023 to September 2024. The committee will also review community school lead agency partnerships and a waiver request for Friends of Great Kids Farm.
- Contract with Fuel Education LLC for certified virtual substitutes: $6,079,125 for one year
- Discussion of Community School Lead Agency Partnerships
- Waiver request for Friends of Great Kids Farm (Policy FKA)
- No items submitted for Compliance Reports or Written Updates sections
- Public comment with advance sign-up procedures
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will meet to discuss personnel, employment, and payroll matters. The agenda includes potential closed sessions for litigation and legal advice, as well as updates from the Board Chair and CEO.
- Action item regarding Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Information item regarding Appeals and Hearings
- Discussion of closed session for litigation and administrative functions
- Review of Committee Meeting Schedule
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved three donations totaling $125,000, personnel and payroll items, two appeals cases, and a consent agenda that includes procurement contracts and a board committee policy update. The meeting also included reports from the Board Chair and CEO, and public comment from various organizations.
- Donation of $100,000 from Francis Scott Key PTO to Francis Scott Key EMS for a new playground
- Donation of $20,000 from Jevons Liu to Academy of College and Career Exploration for building improvements
- Donation of $5,000 from Roosevelt and Patricia Shaw to Calvin M. Rodwell EMS for educational supplies
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items and two appeals cases (22-232a, 23-234a)
- Consent agenda includes procurement contracts with vendors like The DBQ Company, Verizon Maryland, and Brawner Builders, plus a Board Committee policy as 2nd reader
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Executive Board Meeting
This special executive board meeting of Baltimore City Public Schools consists of procedural items: a call to order, a vote to potentially adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal counsel, an unspecified administrative matter for discussion, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or public votes on contracts or budgets are scheduled.
- Board may vote to enter closed session under Maryland law for litigation and legal advice
Board Policy Committee
The committee will discuss proposed revisions to policies BBAB (Student Board Member Authority) and BBB (Board Member Appointment Process, Qualifications, and Term of Office). They will also review compliance reports on seven policies covering school closings, intellectual property, public use of facilities, legal representation, test integrity, child abuse/neglect, and student records. Public comment is permitted with advance sign-up. This is a discussion and information meeting, not a final decision.
- Discussion of BBAB - Student Board Member Authority [Tier 1]
- Discussion of BBB - Board Member Appointment Process, Qualifications, And Term of Office [Tier 1]
- Compliance reports for policies EBCD (Delayed Openings), EGAD (Intellectual Property), FKA (Public Use of Facilities), GBEH (Legal Representation), ILA (Test Integrity), JLF (Child Abuse and Neglect), and JRA (Student Records)
- Public comment period for policy-related issues (advance sign-up required)
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a special meeting to vote on personnel and payroll matters. The board also approved a waiver for Board Policy BDD and discussed revisions to the Board Committees policy.
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approved waiver for Board Policy BDD
- First reader discussion of BDD: Board Committees policy revisions
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
This is a procedural executive board meeting of Baltimore City Public Schools. The board may vote to enter closed session under Maryland law for litigation, legal advice, and administrative functions. The agenda includes grateful moments, personnel and quasi-judicial consent agenda items, and updates from the board chair, board executive, and CEO. No substantive decisions or specific financial items are listed.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session under General Provisions Article 3-101 and 3-305(b)
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda item for action
- Appeals and Hearings item for information
- Committee Meeting Schedule and Office of Internal Audits Update as board executive updates
- CEO Updates for information
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board voted on several items including personnel actions, procurement contracts, and policy updates. Key decisions included approval of the revised SY 23-24 academic calendar, adoption of a math district goal, and acceptance of a $12,500 donation from Teach for America. The board also heard presentations on the School Police Report Card and discussed a first reading of Policy GBN on appointments and transfers.
- Approved revised SY 23-24 academic calendar
- Adopted math district goal for all schools
- Accepted $12,500 donation from Teach for America to Harford Heights Elementary for books and supplies
- Received School Police Report Card for 2022-23
- First reading of Policy GBN on appointment, assignment, transfer, and tenure
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education met virtually on July 11, 2023, to approve personnel items and adjourn. The meeting agenda included a notice of upcoming meetings.
- Approved personnel, employment and payroll items
- Notice of upcoming meetings for July 25 and August 8
- Notice of upcoming policy committee meeting for August 15
- Notice of upcoming executive session for August 22
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Works elected Ronald S McFadden as Chair and Shantell Roberts as Vice Chair. The board also approved personnel, payroll, and employment items.
- Election of Ronald S McFadden as Board Chair
- Election of Shantell Roberts as Board Vice-Chair
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll items
- Meeting adjourned after the session
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for July and August
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee met virtually on June 20, 2023, to review the status of the Administrative Modernization Project and the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal agenda items were submitted for compliance reports or written updates.
- Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) update
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Year in Review and Year Forward
- Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss proposed revisions to the ethics and compensation policies. The meeting includes a compliance report on media relations and a public comment period.
- Discussion of Policy BCA (Ethics) and Policy GBCA (Compensation)
- Compliance report for Policy KDD (Media Relations)
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
- Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023
2023 Annual Business Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Education is holding its 2023 Annual Business Meeting to review administrative business, strategic goals, and board governance. The session includes discussions on school safety and board norms, followed by closing remarks.
- Board Strategic Goals Review
- School Safety & Student Wholeness Discussion
- Board Governance vs Management
- Adjournment
Public Board Meeting
The Board is reviewing a new regulation regarding school library media services. The meeting also includes the acknowledgment of several school donations and approval of personnel matters.
- $10,000.00 donation from Southway Builders to Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School
- $22,214.50 donation from a parent fundraiser to Medfield Heights Elementary School
- $100,000 non-monetary donation from Roland Park Elementary School Annual Fund
- New Regulation on Media/Library Services [1st Reader]
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will open the meeting and consider a possible vote to adjourn to a closed session under Sections 3‑101 and 3‑305(b). It will discuss personnel, employment, payroll, appeals and hearings as a consent agenda item. Updates will be provided by the Board Chair, executive committees, internal audit office, and the CEO before adjournment.
- Vote to adjourn to closed session per Sections 3‑101 and 3‑305(b)
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) discussion
- Appeals and Hearings discussion
- Board Chair updates
- CEO updates
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will review several updates, including expanded learning opportunities for English learners and an early learning and KRA update. It will receive an informational update on the operator renewal process and discuss a location and waiver request for Patterson Park Charter School. The committee will consider a supplemental appropriation related to a decrease in retiree health benefits and FY 2023 Q3 budget amendments, and will review the procurement agenda.
- Supplemental appropriation for retiree health benefits and FY 2023 Q3 budget amendments
- Operator location and waiver request for Patterson Park Charter School, Inc.
- R3 Expanded Learning Opportunities with a focus on English Learners
- Early Learning & KRA update
- Teaching and Learning procurement agenda
Public Board Meeting
The Board approved a consent agenda that included the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan (CEFMP), a $26,000 donation from Johns Hopkins University to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for physical education equipment, and a policy update on student organizations (JJA). They also ratified personnel actions and two appeals cases. No new items were submitted for discussion under information and discussion.
- Approval of $26,000 donation from Johns Hopkins University to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for PE and athletics equipment
- Approval of Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan (CEFMP)
- Approval of policy JJA on student organizations and governance
- Consent agenda included procurement contracts with vendors such as Schmidt Baking, ADP, and school bus transportation
- Board approved personnel items and two appeals cases (20-126a and 22-231a)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
This executive board meeting is largely procedural. The board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and personnel matters. A consent agenda covers personnel, employment, payroll, and appeals/hearings without details. Board chair updates, committee schedule, internal audits update, and CEO updates are also on the agenda.
- Possible vote to close session for litigation and advice of counsel
- Consent agenda for Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Consent agenda for Appeals and Hearings
- Committee Meeting Schedule update
- Office of Internal Audits update
Board Hearing on Safety
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board is holding a hearing on safety at Booker T. Washington Middle School. The agenda includes a presentation and a public comment period. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the hearing appears procedural.
- Public comment sign-up from 5:45-6:30pm with 3-minute speaking limit
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan and an update on employee evaluations. The meeting also includes a review of the procurement agenda and a preview of the next meeting on June 20.
- Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan (CEFMP) discussion
- Employee Evaluation Update presentation
- Operations Procurement Agenda review
- Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023
- Meeting held virtually via Meeting ID 226 648 407 348
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on May 16, 2023, to discuss policy updates regarding educator staffing. The meeting included a review of Policy GBN and a public comment period.
- Discussion of Policy GBN (educator staffing)
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a public meeting on May 9, 2023, covering opening procedures, board chair comments, and a CEO report. Key actions included approving the FY23-24 budget, a supplemental appropriation for the Furley Elementary replacement project, and accepting a $10,000 anonymous donation. The board also discussed the 2023 legislative wrap-up and reviewed a consent agenda with multiple procurement contracts.
- Approval of FY23-24 budget
- Supplemental appropriation for Furley Elementary #0206 replacement project
- Acceptance of $10,000 anonymous donation for Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School at Bentalou
- Consent agenda includes procurement contracts with Ginkgo Bioworks, Legends of Learning, and others
- Discussion of 2023 legislative wrap-up and end-of-session report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Teaching and Learning Committee
The committee will discuss accelerated and personalized learning with a focus on mid-of-year (MOY) data, review a procurement agenda, and receive compliance reports on promotion/retention, graduation standards, and public charter schools. Public comment will be heard. No written updates were submitted for this meeting.
- Discussion of R3: Accelerated Learning and Personalized Learning with a Focus on MOY Data
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda (no specific items detailed)
- Compliance report on IKEA – Promotion and Retention in Grades K-12
- Compliance report on IKEB – Graduation Standards
- Compliance report on IHBJ – Public Charter Schools
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will consider a motion to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice. The board will also discuss a consent agenda covering personnel, employment, payroll, appeals, hearings, and ethics advisory opinions. The remainder of the meeting consists of informational updates from the board chair, board executives (committee schedule, internal audits), and the CEO.
- Vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland Code for litigation and advice of counsel
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda discussion
- Appeals and Hearings (information item)
- Ethics Panel Advisory Opinions (information item)
- Office of Internal Audits update
Public Board Meeting
The Board is reviewing proposed policies regarding student organizations and rights, as well as revisions to the sex offender registry to address state law changes. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of personnel matters and a $10,000 donation for an elementary school.
- $10,000.00 donation from Academy Sports & Outdoors to Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School at Bentalou
- Discussion of JJA - Student Organizations policy
- Discussion of KIB: Sex Offender Registry revisions
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Review of Appeals and Hearings cases 22-229a, 22-32d, and 22-33d
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Spring Board Budget Session
The Baltimore City Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss the Spring Board Budget Session. The agenda includes a presentation, though no specific budget items or votes are listed in the provided text.
- Virtual meeting details provided
- Presentation scheduled
- Agenda item listed
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will review the operations procurement agenda and hold public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, as no board and staff discussion items or compliance reports were submitted. The committee will reconvene on May 16, 2023, to discuss the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan.
- Review of the April 18, 2023 Operations Procurement Agenda
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023
- Upcoming topic: Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss a proposed regulation for school library media programs and review compliance reports on physical education and administrative searches.
- Discussion of new regulation for school library media programs
- Review of physical education access compliance report
- Review of school administrative search and seizure compliance report
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
- Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board voted to raise the annual Office Depot contract from $6,900,000 to $7,900,000. It also approved the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) package, the Data Retention and JRA consent agenda item, and reviewed the FY24 preliminary budget. Earlier agenda items included reopening the public session and approving prior minutes and closed‑session summaries.
- Increase Office Depot, Inc. contract to $7,900,000 annually (up $1,000,000)
- Approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) package
- Approve EHB Data Retention and JRA maintenance and release of student records
- Present and discuss FY24 preliminary fiscal budget
- Reopen public business meeting and approve prior minutes and closed‑session summaries
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will open the meeting, hear a brief “Grateful Moments” segment, and consider a consent agenda covering personnel, employment and payroll matters under the General Provisions Article 3‑305(b). The board will also receive updates from the board chair, the committee meeting schedule, the Office of Internal Audits, and the CEO. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Vote to adjourn to closed session per Sections 3‑101 and 3‑305(b)
- Review and discuss Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Board Chair provides updates
- Executive update on Committee Meeting Schedule
- Office of Internal Audits provides update
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved a supplemental appropriation for Medicaid revenue sharing and a second reader for the Community School Strategy. The board also voted to repurpose a May forum into a public hearing on school safety.
- FY2023 Supplemental Appropriation - Medicaid Revenue Sharing
- ADH - Community School Strategy - 2nd Reader
- Repurpose May 17 Board Forum to Public Hearing on Safety
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to review personnel items, receive updates from the CEO and internal auditors, and discuss meeting schedules. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 200 E. North Avenue.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Office of Internal Audits update
- Committee Meeting Schedule
- CEO Updates
- Adjournment
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
This is a discussion-only meeting of the Baltimore City Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee. The committee will receive information on the CGCS Governance Framework, a Student Outcomes Focused Governance Framework, and district goals with stakeholder engagement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and next steps.
- Discussion of CGCS Governance Framework & considerations for the Annual Business Meeting
- Information and discussion on Student Outcomes Focused Governance Framework
- Discussion of District Goals & Stakeholder Engagement Work
- Review of next steps for the committee
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss a supplemental appropriation related to Medicaid revenue sharing with schools and receive an update on the ERP implementation. The committee will also review a procurement agenda and set the next meeting date for April 18, 2023. No compliance reports or written updates were submitted for this meeting.
- Supplemental appropriation for Medicaid revenue sharing with schools (discussion)
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation update
- Operations procurement agenda for March 21, 2023
- Next meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023
- Public comment period
Board Policy Committee
The Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to policies regarding student organizations and the closing of schools. The committee will also review compliance reports concerning service animals and appeals and hearings from the 2021-2022 school year.
- Discussion of Policy JJA regarding Student Organizations, Student Governance, and Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Discussion of Policy FCA regarding the Closing of Schools
- Compliance Report on ACE Service Animals
- Compliance Reports for BLA, BLB, and BLC Appeals and Hearings for SY 2021-2022
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board approved the 2023-2024 academic calendar and a $400,000 contract with NCS Pearson for the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Revisions to nondiscrimination policies were moved to a third reader. Personnel items and a union contract (AFSCME Local 44) were also approved. Several agenda sections had no items submitted.
- Approved SY 2023-2024 academic calendar
- Approved $400,000 contract with NCS Pearson, Inc. for NNAT3 testing
- Moved nondiscrimination policy revisions (ACA, ACB, JBA, JBB, JICK) to third reader
- Approved consent agenda including AFSCME Local 44 contract
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear a Virtual Learning Update and a Wholeness Update as information/discussion items. A compliance report on graduation standards has been deferred until May. The committee will also review a procurement agenda and set a next meeting date of May 2, 2023.
- R3 - Virtual Learning Update (information/discussion)
- R3 - Wholeness Update (information/discussion)
- Compliance Report - IKEB (Graduation Standards) deferred to May 2023
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda (information/discussion/report)
- Next meeting date: May 2, 2023; no April meeting due to spring break
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board discussed proposed revisions to the Community School Strategy (first reader), which would update policy and procedures for community schools. The board also approved personnel and payroll items, prior meeting minutes, and a consent agenda including procurement contracts and a capital fund appropriation for elevator projects.
- First reading of proposed revisions to ADH and ADH-RA Community School Strategy
- Supplemental appropriation for Capital Projects Fund from General Fund for elevator projects
- Procurement contracts listed for Ameresco, Chilmar, Cole Roofing, and others
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approval of prior open session minutes and closed session summaries
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Executive Session
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board will open the special executive session, consider a vote to adjourn to a closed session under Maryland Code §§3-101 and 3-305(b) for litigation, counsel, and personnel issues, discuss an administrative matter, and then adjourn the meeting.
- Vote on adjournment to closed session per Md. Code §§3-101, 3-305(b)
- Administrative matter (information and discussion)
- Meeting opening call to order
- Adjournment of the special executive session
Special Public Board Meeting
At a special virtual meeting on February 23, 2023, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners voted on operator renewals for 11 schools. Ten renewals were approved, but the renewal for Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys failed on a 5-5 vote and was deferred to a February 28 meeting. The board also reviewed upcoming meeting dates.
- Operator renewal for Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys failed (5-5) then deferred to February 28, 2023
- Operator renewals approved for 10 other schools: Hampstead Hill Academy, Empowerment Academy, Midtown Academy, The Crossroads School, Patterson Park Public Charter School, Baltimore International Academy, The REACH! Partnership School, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, Lillie May Carroll Jackson School, and Coppin Academy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will discuss the Kirwan Blueprint Implementation Plan, the 21st Century Schools Annual Report, and a supplemental appropriation to transfer fund balance for elevator projects. They will also review an update on teacher and principal pipeline efforts and a procurement agenda. No compliance reports or written updates were submitted.
- Pipeline Work Update on recruiting principals, teachers, and district office staff
- 21st Century Schools Annual Report on modernized facilities
- FY 2023 Supplemental Appropriation transferring from General Fund Assigned Fund Balance to Capital Projects Fund for elevator projects
- Kirwan Blueprint Implementation Plan discussion
- Operations Procurement Agenda
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss revisions to Policy KIB regarding the Sex Offender Registry. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
- Discussion of Policy KIB: Sex Offender Registry Revisions
- Public comment period available for policy-related issues
- Next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023
Work Session for Operator Renewal
This is a virtual work session of Baltimore City Public Schools focused on the renewal of school operators. The agenda includes a presentation that is listed as forthcoming and then adjournment. No specific operator names, decisions, or discussion items are provided in the agenda.
- Meeting is a work session for Operator Renewal
- Presentation listed as 'forthcoming' with no attachments yet
- Agenda includes only agenda review, presentation, and adjournment
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, recognized a $40,000 donation from Ruff Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., and discussed student data retention policies.
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Approval of closed session summaries
- Donation of $40,000 for media equipment
- Approval of personnel, employment and payroll
- Discussion of student data retention and records release
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss the R3 expanded opportunities initiative that focuses on Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and algebra access, supporting several strategic priorities. The committee will also receive a procurement report for an operations purchase from Robert Half International submitted by the Chief Human Capital Officer. No agenda items were submitted for compliance reports or written updates. The meeting will be held virtually.
- Board and staff discussion on R3 expanded opportunities – AP, dual enrollment, algebra access
- Procurement agenda item: operations procurement from Robert Half International (submitted by the Chief Human Capital Officer)
- Public comment period
Public Board Meeting
The Board of School Commissioners will review personnel matters, procurement requests, and a school space renaming. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a waiver request for an event at Hampstead Hill Academy.
- Renaming of a space within a school
- Waiver Request - Bingo, Bidding, and Bites @ Hampstead Hill Academy
- Contract extension for SHIELD T3 HEALTH through June 30, 2024
- Procurement items for P&A Administrative Services, Inc.
- Procurement items for Morrison Consulting - Access 411, Varitronics LLC, and Youth Ambassador Leadership Academy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will discuss the upcoming Baltimore City Public School System legislative audit and receive a quarterly spending analysis update on COVID relief funds. The board may also vote to adjourn to closed session for legal matters. The next meeting date will be set.
- Discussion of upcoming legislative audit for Baltimore City Public School System
- Quarterly COVID relief funds spending analysis update
- Board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and advice of counsel
- Scheduling of the next audit committee meeting
Executive Board Meeting
This is a largely procedural executive board meeting of Baltimore City Public Schools. The board may vote to adjourn to closed session to discuss litigation, legal advice, and personnel matters. Other agenda items include updates from the board chair, CEO, and an internal audits update, plus a personnel matter.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland law for litigation and personnel (item 1.01)
- Personnel and quasi-judicial matters consent agenda (item 3)
- Board chair updates and board presentation (items 4.01, 4.02)
- Committee meeting schedule and Office of Internal Audits update (items 5.01, 5.02)
- CEO updates (item 6.01)
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet to discuss a technology update and a procurement agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and discussion. Several agenda sections indicate no items were submitted.
- Technology Update (information/discussion) with attached FY22 IT update
- Operations Procurement Agenda (information/discussion)
- Next meeting set for February 21, 2023 (virtual)
- Public comment period scheduled
Board Policy Committee
The Board Policy Committee will hold a framing discussion on Policy JJA concerning student organizations, including student governance and rights. They will also discuss proposed revisions to Policy ADH on Community Schools. Additionally, the committee will review compliance reports on the code of ethics, student withdrawals/re-entry, and nondiscrimination and anti-bullying policies. The meeting is informational and open for public comment.
- Framing discussion on Policy JJA – Student Organizations, incorporating student governance and rights
- Proposed revisions to Policy ADH – Community Schools Strategy
- Compliance report on BCA – Code of Ethics (2021 report)
- Compliance report on JFD – Withdrawals and Re-Entry
- Compliance report on JBA/JBB/JICK – Nondiscrimination, sex-based discrimination, and bullying/harassment
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, and discussed updates to nondiscrimination policies to align with state and federal regulations. The meeting also included acknowledgments of donations to schools.
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Approval of appeals and hearings case Nos. 22-218a, 22-222a, and 22-27d
- Discussion of nondiscrimination policy updates (ACA, ACB, JBA, JBB, JICK)
- Acknowledgment of $25,000 donation from Chicago Museum of Science and Industry to Carver Vocational Technical High School
- Acknowledgment of $2,500 donation for food pantry supplies at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss reimagining time in extended and summer learning. The committee will also review a compliance report regarding Policy IHBB for Gifted and Advanced Learning.
- Discussion on reimagining time in extended and summer learning
- Compliance Report Presentation: Policy IHBB - Gifted and Advanced Learning
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda