Baltimore City Public Schools public meetings in 2024
90 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee will receive an informational compliance report on Policy KIB (Sexual Offender Registry) and a presentation on School Food Services. The meeting also includes a partner highlight, public comment, and scheduling of the next meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Compliance report on Policy KIB – Sexual Offender Registry
- Presentation on School Food Services (Food and Nutrition Services update)
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will discuss a weapons detection system update and several supplemental appropriations. These appropriations involve transferring funds to pay for HVAC replacements at multiple elementary schools.
- Weapons Detection System Update discussion
- HVAC replacement appropriation for Arundel Elementary
- HVAC replacement appropriation for Arlington Elementary
- HVAC replacement appropriation for Govans Elementary
- HVAC replacement appropriation for Highlandtown Elementary Middle
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will hold a discussion regarding Policy JICJ, which governs student use of portable electronic communication devices. The meeting also includes the presentation of compliance reports for residency and informal kinship care policies.
- Discussion of Policy JICJ: Student Use of Portable Electronic Communication Devices
- Compliance Report for Policy JFA: Residency, Non-Residency and Tuition
- Compliance Report for Policy JFBC: Informal Kinship Care
COMAR Hearing
The body is conducting a COMAR hearing and accepting public comment. The provided agenda is primarily procedural.
- Public comment session
Executive Board Meeting
The board is meeting for an executive session that is largely procedural. They may vote to adjourn to closed session under state law for litigation and personnel matters. The only action item is approval of a personnel, employment, and payroll consent agenda. Other items are informational updates from the chair, CEO, and board.
- Board may vote to adjourn to closed session per Maryland General Provisions Article
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll consent agenda — "Approve as presented."
- Appeals and Hearings (information only)
- Board chair updates and CEO updates (information)
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Education met to approve personnel, hear appeals, and review the 2025 legislative platform. The meeting included public comments and committee reports.
- Approval of 2025 Legislative Platform
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 23-293a, 24-2529s, 24-2530s, 24-2531s, 24-2532s
- Board Chair comments on CEO Search timeline
- Presentation on FY 2024 Financial Audit
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates on math and literacy goals and review procurement items. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an adjournment.
- Math Goal Update
- Literacy Goal Updates
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Public Comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee will review compliance reports on school police and student discipline. The meeting includes updates on school-based health services and a public comment period.
- Review of School Police compliance report (Policy ECAE)
- Review of Behavioral Interventions and Student Discipline compliance report (Policy JKA)
- School-based health updates including Telehealth
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Education elected Robert Salley as Interim Board Chair and Ashiah Parker as Interim Vice-Chair for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting was held virtually on November 19, 2024.
- Election of Interim Board Chair Robert Salley
- Election of Interim Board Vice-Chair Ashiah Parker
- Vote to adjourn to closed session
- Meeting adjourned
- Notice of upcoming meetings posted
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will receive a FY26 Budget Update and discuss the implementation of Policy GBCA on compensation. A supplemental appropriation of $9,400 from an anonymous donor for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School smartboards is on the agenda. The committee will hear a compliance report on sustainability policy ADG and an update on immunizations.
- FY26 Budget Update (information/discussion)
- Update on Implementation of Policy GBCA - Compensation
- Supplemental Appropriation of $9,400 for Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School smartboards
- Compliance Report on Policy ADG - Sustainability
- Operations Procurement Agenda
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to the Community Schools Strategy and media relations regulations. The body will also review compliance reports regarding opioid addiction education and student withdrawals and re-entries.
- Discussion of Policy ADH – Community Schools Strategy
- Update to Administrative Regulations: KDD-RA - Media Relations Regulations
- Compliance Report for Policy IHAMA - Heroin and Opioid Addiction Education
- Compliance Report for Policy JFD – Withdrawals and Re-Entries
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board approved personnel actions, a donation of $9,400 for smartboards at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, and a policy regarding fiscal management.
- Donation of $9,400 to Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) approvals
- Policy DIC - Fiscal Management [Second Reader]
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Appeals and Hearings Case No. 23-313a, 23-318a, 23-73g
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will meet to discuss strategic planning and review CEO updates. The board may vote to approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items as presented.
- Vote on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Discussion on Strategic Planning
- Review of CEO's Transition Document
- Discussion of appeals and hearings
Teaching and Learning Committee
The committee will hold discussions on graduation goals regarding secondary success and innovation, as well as continuous improvement updates. The meeting also includes a compliance report on curriculum policy and a procurement agenda review.
- Graduation Goal Update: Secondary Success and Innovation
- Continuous Improvement Update
- Compliance Report: Policy IGE - Curriculum
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
Public Board Meeting
The Board is reviewing personnel, employment, and payroll matters alongside several appeal and hearing cases. The meeting also includes the acknowledgment of two charitable donations for school programs.
- $5,000 donation from the Schuster Foundation to Harlem Park Elementary Middle School
- Donation from United Therapeutics for 100 students to attend the Baltimore Banner's iMPACT Maryland Conference
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) matters
- Review of Appeal and Hearings cases 24-47d, 23-292a, 23-302a, 23-311a, and 23-312a
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Board Meeting
This executive board meeting is largely procedural. The board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and advice of counsel, then consider a consent agenda item to approve personnel, employment and payroll matters. Updates from the board chair, executive staff, and CEO are also on the agenda.
- Possible vote to enter closed session under Maryland General Provisions Article for litigation and advice of counsel.
- Consent agenda item to approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented.
- Board chair and CEO updates scheduled as information items.
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Safety and Wholeness Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review compliance reports on students in state-supervised care and homeless students. The agenda includes a partner highlight, a continuous improvement update, and a public comment period. The committee will also set the date for the next meeting.
- Review compliance reports for students in state-supervised care and homeless students
- Receive continuous improvement update
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024
- Discussion topics for next meeting include school police and behavioral interventions
Policy Committee
The committee will hold a framing conversation on the JJIC policy concerning academic eligibility for interscholastic and intra‑scholastic athletics. It will receive compliance reports on incident reporting, data records/retention, employee evaluations, field trips, volunteers, and public‑records access. The meeting includes a public comment segment limited to five speakers (three minutes each). The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024, to address community school strategy and updates to several administrative regulations.
- Framing conversation on Policy JJIC – Academic Eligibility for interscholastic/intra‑scholastic athletics
- Compliance Report for Policy EBBB – Incident Reporting
- Compliance Report for EHB – Data Records/Retention Program
- Compliance Report for Policy GCO – Employee Evaluations
- Public comment period (up to five speakers, 3 min each)
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually on October 15, 2024, to discuss the FY 26 budget, staffing updates, and transportation. The agenda includes compliance reports and procurement items, with no new agenda items submitted for this meeting.
- FY 26 Budget Update
- Staffing and Recruitment Update
- Transportation Update
- Policy DDA - Grant Fiscal Reporting
- Policy DIC - Financial Controls
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board approved a consent agenda including the naming of the Hampstead Hill Academy gymnasium and revisions to non-discrimination policies. The meeting also included the approval of personnel and quasi-judicial matters.
- Naming Hampstead Hill Academy gymnasium
- Approval of personnel and payroll
- Non-discrimination policy revisions
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Public comment period
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene on October 8, 2024, to approve personnel items and discuss strategic planning. The meeting includes updates from the Board Chair, CEO, and Executive team.
- Approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Discuss Strategic Planning
- Review Board Meeting Schedule
- Receive CEO Updates
- Receive Board Chair Updates
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss induction and professional learning as part of its board and staff discussion. The committee will also review a procurement agenda and hear public comments. No compliance or written update items were submitted for this meeting.
- Induction and Professional Learning board deck discussion
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda (no dollar amounts specified)
- Public comment period with sign-up rules
- No items submitted for Compliance Report or Written Updates
- Next meeting date and agenda items to be set
Special Board Meeting
The Board of School Commissioners is convening a special virtual meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a personnel discussion.
- Personnel discussion
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners held a public meeting on September 24, 2024. They approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, including an appeal case, and acknowledged several donations totaling over $61,000 from Amazon and the Baltimore Orioles for school supplies and game tickets. The board also entered executive session and heard public comment. No substantive agenda items were submitted for discussion.
- Approved a $26,474.52 donation from Amazon for school supplies.
- Approved a $14,887.99 donation from WBAL's Dr. Tim Tooten and the Orioles for school supplies.
- Approved a $16,110 donation from the Baltimore Orioles for HBCU night game tickets.
- Approved a $4,200 donation from the Baltimore Orioles for international teachers game tickets.
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) and Appeal and Hearings Case No. 24-46d.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board of Baltimore City Public Schools will hold a meeting that includes a possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice. The board will also consider a consent agenda for personnel matters and receive informational updates on strategic planning, CEO goals, and Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act presentations.
- 1.01 Vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice
- 3.01 Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda – action item
- 3.02 Appeals and Hearings – information only
- 6.01 OMA & MPIA Presentation – information
- 7.01 Strategic Planning – information
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Safety and Wholeness Committee will discuss the School Police Report Card for the 2023-24 school year and compliance reports on Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (Policy ADF) and Behavioral Threat Assessment (Policy JLJ). A partner highlight from NVYS-PIM is also scheduled. All items are for information and discussion only; no votes are expected.
- School Police Report Card for 2023-24
- Compliance Report: Policy ADF - Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
- Compliance Report: Policy JLJ - Behavioral Threat Assessment
- Partner Highlight from NVYS-PIM
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will hold a framing conversation regarding student use of portable electronic communication devices. The body will also discuss updates to administrative regulations for research, surveys, and data sharing, and review several compliance reports.
- Discussion on JICJ policy regarding student phone and social media use
- Proposed updates to Administrative Regulation LCA-RA: Conducting Research and Surveys, and Data Sharing
- Compliance report on nondiscrimination, sex-based discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and nursing parents
- Compliance report on Policy EAB: Disclosure of Financial Impropriety and Improper Conduct (Whistleblower Policy)
- Compliance report on Policy JJIC: Academic Eligibility for Interscholastic/Intra-scholastic Athletics
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will discuss the FY26 budget milestones, the Administrative Modernization Project, and the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes updates on the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and compliance reports.
- FY26 Budget Milestones Calendar
- Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) Implementation Update
- Supplemental Appropriation: University Partner-Supported Health Suites
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP)
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board approved personnel and payroll items and discussed a policy regarding students in state-supervised care. The meeting included public comments from various groups and committee reports.
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll
- Policy JFBB – Students in State Supervised Care [First Reader]
- End-of-Year Stakeholder Survey Results
- Enome, Inc. contract for Goalbook
- Public comments from BTU, SECAC, PTA, PSASA, and ASCBC
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene on September 10, 2024, to approve personnel and payroll items and discuss strategic planning. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30pm in Conference Room #301.
- Approve personnel, employment, and payroll items
- Discuss strategic planning
- Review board meeting schedule
- Receive CEO updates
- Receive board chair updates
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear a presentation on Community School Lead Agency Partnerships and discuss the Teaching and Learning Procurement agenda. No votes are scheduled; items are for information and discussion. The committee will also take public comment on agenda items.
- Community School Lead Agency Partnerships presentation (Strategic Priority 4 – stakeholder engagement)
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda discussion
- Public comment sign-up available for up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Education approved a contract amendment for Discovery Education to provide social studies resources and two donations to Harlem Park Elementary / Middle School. The meeting was held virtually on August 28, 2024.
- Amend Discovery Education contract to $1.3M annually for social studies resources
- Approve $7,000 donation from Baltimore Orioles to Harlem Park Elementary / Middle School
- Approve $7,000 donation from Baltimore Orioles to Harlem Park Elementary / Middle School
- Virtual meeting held via Teams with Meeting ID 27391595205
- Motion to approve consent agenda items carried unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will discuss and receive information on revisions to several non-discrimination policies (ACA, ACB, JBA, JBB, JICK) and an update on General Orders for body-worn cameras. The committee will also review a presentation on School Choice Processes (Policy JFBA) and hear compliance reports on topics including school closings, intellectual property, and public use of facilities. Public comment is scheduled, with up to five speakers allowed three minutes each.
- Revision of non-discrimination policies for employees and students (ACA, ACB, JBA, JBB, JICK)
- Presentation on School Choice Processes and Entrance Criteria (Policy JFBA)
- Update on Body Worn Camera General Orders for school police
- Compliance report on Policy FCA: Closing of Schools
- Compliance report on Policy FKA: Public Use of Board School Facilities (includes fee schedule)
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education approved personnel and payroll items, as well as closed session summaries, during its August 27, 2024 meeting. The board also acknowledged donations to Digital Harbor High School and Harlem Park Elementary / Middle School.
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Approval of Appeal and Hearings Case No. 21-54g and 21-177a
- Acknowledgment of $5,000 donation to Digital Harbor High School
- Acknowledgment of $7,000 donation to Harlem Park Elementary / Middle School
- Discussion of Policy DIC - Fiscal Management
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will meet to discuss strategic planning and receive updates from the CEO and Board Chair. The board is scheduled to take action on personnel matters and the FY 2025 Audit Plan.
- Vote on FY 2025 Audit Plan
- Action on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Discussion of appeals and hearings
- Potential closed session for litigation and legal advice
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Education held a special public meeting on August 13, 2024, to approve personnel and payroll items and to adjourn the session. No substantive agenda items were submitted for discussion or the consent agenda.
- Approval of Personnel and Payroll (PEP)
- Adjournment of the special public meeting
- Notice of upcoming board meetings for 2024-2025
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board is meeting to discuss administrative matters, including personnel issues and potential adjournment to a closed session to seek legal advice or address pending litigation.
- Potential adjournment to closed session
- Personnel matters
- Issues related to pending litigation
- Seeking advice of counsel
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board is convening for a special meeting on July 24, 2024. The agenda includes administrative matters and the possibility of adjourning to a closed session to discuss litigation, counsel advice, negotiations, and personnel. No specific decisions or public items are listed.
- Potential adjournment to closed session
- Administrative matters
- Discussion of litigation and personnel
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will consider a vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and personnel matters. They will also discuss the CEO search, strategic planning, and the board manual. An action item is the approval of the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda.
- Vote to adjourn to closed session under Md. Code General Provisions § 3-305(b) for litigation and personnel
- Action to approve Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda (file attached)
- Discussion of CEO search process
- Discussion of strategic planning
- Discussion of board manual
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Directors met to approve personnel and quasi-judicial matters, acknowledge donations, and vote on a volunteer policy. The meeting was held at 200 E. North Avenue.
- Approval of personnel, employment and payroll
- Acknowledgement of $5,376.80 donation to Port Virtual Learning Program
- Acknowledgement of $15,000 donation to Thomas Johnson Elementary / Middle School
- Acknowledgement of $7,142.85 donation to Gardenville Elementary School
- Approval of Policy KCB - Volunteers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met to approve personnel and procurement items. The Board voted to approve a contract for a student career and college access tool and a contract for school administrators.
- Approved $183,000 contract with PowerSchool Group, LLC for 'Naviance' career and college access tools for grades 6-12
- Approved the Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association (PSASA) contract
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Held a closed session to discuss personnel
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Public Board Meeting
The Board of School Commissioners met to approve personnel, employment, and payroll items. The body also voted on procurement contracts for instructional and library materials.
- Approved $5,000,000 annual contract for assorted books and reading materials with Barnes & Noble, Follett Content Solutions, Mackin Book Company, The Booksource, and The Book Rack
- Proposed increase of $600,000 for library materials contract with Follett Content Solutions and Perma-Bound, raising the amount from $1,600,000 to $2,200,000
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Held a closed session to discuss personnel
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2024 Annual Business Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Education is convening its 2024 Annual Business Meeting at Morgan State University to review administrative business, strategic goals, and special education updates. The session is scheduled to run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Board may vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and counsel
- Special Education Deep Dive presentation
- Board Strategic Goals discussion
- Goals Implementation session
- Administrative Business review
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee met virtually to review staff updates on student attendance and school safety plans. The agenda included a presentation by the YMCA of Central Maryland and an opportunity for public comment.
- Continuous Improvement Update: Focus on Attendance
- Safety Plan Update
- YMCA of Central Maryland presentation
- Public Comment period
- Next meeting date: TBD
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually on June 18, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the AMP and review capital projects. The meeting agenda includes informational updates and a procurement agenda, with no written updates submitted.
- AMP Implementation Update
- Capital Projects Review
- Operations Procurement Agenda
- No written updates submitted
- Next meeting date to be announced
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board Policy Committee will discuss proposed revisions to Policy DIC: Financial Controls and review compliance reports for three existing policies (KDD: Media Relations, JJJ: Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, JIH: Administrative Searches and Seizures). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session. Public comment is allowed on policy-related issues.
- Discussion of Policy DIC: Financial Controls – proposed revisions and guidelines
- Compliance report on Policy KDD: Media Relations
- Compliance report on Policy JJJ: Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
- Compliance report on Policy JIH: Administrative Searches and Seizures
- Public comment period (advance sign-up required, up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each)
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board reopened the public session and approved prior meeting minutes. It approved personnel and payroll matters and a series of quasi‑judicial appeal cases. The Board also approved a $7,500 donation from Teach for America's Vision for Baltimore program to Highlandtown EMS #237. The meeting concluded with public comment and special recognitions.
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Approval of Appeals Cases No. 23-280a, 23-283a, 23-285a, 23-286a, 23-314a
- Approval of $7,500 donation from Teach for America to Highlandtown EMS #237
- Public comment and special recognitions
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools executive board will consider a motion to adjourn to closed session for litigation and personnel discussions. The board will also act on a consent agenda for personnel and employment matters, and receive updates from the board chair and CEO. A strategic planning discussion and a farewell for Commissioner Lawson are also scheduled.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and personnel issues
- Action on personnel and employment consent agenda
- Farewell to Commissioner Lawson
- Strategic planning discussion
- Board chair and CEO updates
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates on multilingual learners and summer programs, including professional development, summer school, and extended school year services. The agenda also includes a procurement agenda and a public comment period.
- Multilingual Learners update
- Summer Update: PD, Summer School, Credit Recovery, and ESY
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Public Comment period
- Next meeting date to be set
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to approve personnel and quasi-judicial matters, receive updates from leadership, and discuss strategic planning.
- Personnel and quasi-judicial matters for approval
- Board Chair and CEO updates
- Strategic planning discussion
- Committee meeting schedule
- Adjournment
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board of Education met to approve personnel, quasi-judicial appeals, and a policy on grading and reporting. The meeting included public comments from student and teacher groups.
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case Nos. 22-249a, 23-275a, 23-276a, 23-278a, 23-279a
- Approval of Policy IKA - Grading and Reporting
- Recognition of Forest Park High School JROTC
- Public comment period for students, teachers, and general public
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Policy Committee
The Board Policy Committee will discuss proposed policy JFBB on Students in State-Supervised Care. They will also review compliance reports on Graduation Standards (IKEB) and Promotion/Retention (IKEA). Public comment is permitted on policy issues.
- Discussion of Policy JFBB – Students in State-Supervised Care
- Compliance report on Policy IKEB – Graduation Standards
- Compliance report on Policy IKEA – Promotion and Retention in Grades K-12
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will discuss the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan (CEFMP), a policy waiver for Great Kids' Farm's annual fundraiser, an employee evaluation update, and a supplemental appropriation for ERP implementation. The committee will also review the operations procurement agenda and take public comment.
- Discussion of the Comprehensive Educational Facility Master Plan (CEFMP)
- Policy FKA waiver request for Great Kids' Farm annual fundraiser
- Supplemental appropriation for ERP Implementation and Change Management project
- Employee evaluation update
- Operations procurement agenda review
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee will discuss a Prolonged State of Emergency Plan, hear a partner highlight, and take public comment. The meeting also sets the next meeting date for June 20, 2024.
- Discussion of Prolonged State of Emergency Plan
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board met on May 15, 2024, to approve personnel matters, multiple appeals cases, the FY 25 Budget, and FY 24 Quarter 3 Budget Amendments. Members also reviewed updates on state education legislation and received reports from the CEO and Baltimore Teachers Union representatives. These actions finalize funding allocations and staffing decisions that directly affect school operations and student services in Baltimore City.
- Approval of FY 25 Budget
- Approval of FY 24 Quarter 3 Budget Amendments
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) approvals
- Resolution of four appeals and hearings cases (Nos. 23-2424s, 22-243a, 22-257a, 23-79g)
- Review of 2024 state education legislation and FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program recommendations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to review personnel and quasi-judicial matters, receive updates from leadership, and discuss strategic planning. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room #301.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Appeals and Hearings
- Committee Meeting Schedule
- Office of Internal Audits Update
- Strategic Planning Discussion
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear updates on math and literacy goals and consider adopting high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for mathematics and PreK. The committee will also review a compliance report on charter and operator-led schools under Policy IHBJ. A procurement agenda and public comment period are also scheduled.
- HQIM Adoption - Mathematics discussion
- HQIM Adoption - PreK discussion
- Math Goal Update presentation
- Literacy Goal Updates presentation
- Policy IHBJ - Charter and Operator-Led Schools compliance report
Audit Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Audit Committee will receive an update on management's corrective actions and consider adjustments to the FY2024 audit plan. The meeting also includes setting the next meeting date and adjournment.
- Status of Management's Corrective Actions (5:00pm-5:40pm)
- Adjustment to FY2024 Audit Plan
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City School Board approved personnel and payroll items and a $29,583 donation for the Paul Laurence Dunbar football team's championship celebration. The meeting also included public comments and committee reports.
- Approval of personnel and payroll items
- Donation of $29,583 to Paul Laurence Dunbar football team
- Blueprint Implementation Plan approval
- Student Commissioner remarks
- Public comment session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on adjourning to closed session for litigation and personnel issues. The agenda includes action on a Personnel, Employment and Payroll consent agenda, as well as updates from the Board Chair, CEO, and committees. Strategic planning and a board book discussion are also scheduled.
- Possible vote to adjourn to closed session under Maryland law for litigation and advice of counsel
- Action on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Committee Meeting Schedule update
- Strategic Planning Update
- Board Book Discussion – Chapters 4
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee met virtually to discuss school safety updates and highlight community partners. The meeting included a public comment period and set the next meeting for May 16, 2024.
- School Safety Update presentation
- YALA and Movement Team partner highlight
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Blueprint Implementation Plan. The body will also review supplemental appropriations for Chromebooks via the Emergency Connectivity Fund and projects to replace or upgrade athletic fields.
- Blueprint Implementation Plan Update
- Supplemental Appropriations for Chromebooks via the Emergency Connectivity Fund (USAC)
- Supplemental Appropriation for Athletic Field Replacement / Upgrade Projects
- Operations Procurement Agenda
Board Policy Committee
The Board Policy Committee will review and discuss the KCB volunteer policy documents, including volunteer protocols, screening summary, and related redline revisions. A compliance report on the IHCAB Access to an Appropriate Physical Education Program will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period for up to five speakers, each limited to three minutes. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Review and discussion of KCB volunteer policy documents (protocols, screening summary, redlines)
- Presentation of Compliance Report for IHCAB Access to an Appropriate Physical Education Program
- Public comment session (up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each)
- Next meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024
Public Board Meeting
The Board reviewed several administrative actions including the approval of prior session minutes and various personnel, employment, and payroll items. The meeting also included the acknowledgment of two significant donations for student programs.
- $50,000 donation from the Baltimore Ravens for a female flag football program
- $46,000 donation from the Baltimore City Office of Sustainability to the Great Kids' Farm
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22-261a
- Approval of Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22-70g
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will vote to adjourn to closed session for litigation and legal advice, and act on a consent agenda for personnel, employment, and payroll matters. The meeting also includes updates from the board chair, CEO, and committee schedule.
- Vote to enter closed session under Maryland General Provisions Article for litigation and legal advice
- Action on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda with attached documents
- Information item on Appeals and Hearings
- Updates from Board Chair and CEO
- Committee meeting schedule review
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear a middle grades presentation covering several strategic priorities. It will also review compliance reports and a procurement agenda for teaching and learning resources. The meeting includes a public comment period and sets the next meeting for May 7, 2024.
- Middle grades presentation (board and staff discussion)
- Compliance reports
- Teaching and Learning procurement agenda
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024
Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting
The Safety and Wholeness Committee will discuss recommended updates to Policy ADF on Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity. The meeting also includes a public comment period and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Discussion of proposed updates to Policy ADF (Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity)
- Public comment period open for community input
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet to discuss supplemental appropriations for facility upgrades, including a pool project and district office renovations, as well as a transportation augmentation project. The meeting will also include an update on the AMP implementation.
- Supplemental appropriations for Edmondson CTE Move and Pool Upgrade
- Facility upgrades for various District Office buildings
- Transportation Augmentation Project
- AMP Implementation Update
- Operations Procurement Agenda
Board Policy Committee
The Board Policy Committee will discuss proposed revisions to the district's Anaphylaxis identification and treatment policy, including clean and redline versions of the policy and related administrative regulation. It will also review compliance reports for BLA, BLB, and BLC appeals and hearings for the 2022‑2023 school year. The meeting includes a public comment period for up to five speakers.
- Review and consider adopting revisions to Board Policy JLCDB – Anaphylaxis (identification and treatment) – clean and redline documents attached
- Review compliance reports for BLA, BLB, and BLC appeals and hearings for school year 2022‑2023
- Public comment session (up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each) on policy‑related issues
- Discussion of next meeting dates
- Adjournment of the committee meeting
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board is meeting to approve personnel and payroll matters and rule on several appeals and hearings cases. The Board is also acknowledging a private donation to support student academic performance.
- Acknowledgement of $10,000 donation to Furley Elementary School from the Academy of Sports and Outdoors
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP)
- Decisions on Appeals and Hearings Case No. 22-264a
- Decisions on Appeals and Hearings Case No. 23-269a
- Decisions on Appeals and Hearings Case No. 23-270a, 23-271a, and 23-274a
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to discuss personnel matters, hear updates from the CEO and Board Chair, and review the Board Book. The meeting will be held in person at 200 E. North Avenue.
- Personnel and Payroll items for approval
- Appeals and Hearings discussion
- CEO and Board Chair updates
- Board Book discussion (Chapters 3 & 4)
- Meeting adjournment
Teaching and Learning Committee
The committee will hold discussions regarding updates to science and robotics programming and the Wholeness initiative. The meeting also includes a review of the teaching and learning procurement agenda and compliance reports.
- Science and Robotics Update
- Wholeness Update
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Compliance Reports
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board held a public meeting on February 27, 2024, approving personnel items, several student appeals cases, and a 21st Century Annual Report. The agenda also included public comments from the Baltimore Teachers Union, student government, and special education advisory committee, along with committee reports.
- Approved Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Approved appeals cases 22-245a, 22-258a, 22-259a, 22-260a, and 22-263a
- Voted to accept the 21st Century Annual Report on consent agenda
- Public comment from Baltimore Teachers Union, student legislative affairs chair, and SECAC chair
- No items submitted for Information and Discussion section
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will open the meeting, consider a closed‑session adjournment, and discuss a consent agenda covering personnel, employment and payroll matters. Information on appeals and hearings, board chair updates, and CEO updates will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Vote to adjourn to closed session per Sections 3-101 and 3-305(b)
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda
- Information on appeals and hearings
- Board Chair updates
- CEO updates
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee convened on February 23, 2024, to review agenda items and discuss next steps. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.
- Review of agenda items
- Discussion of next steps
- Adjournment
Operations Committee Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Operations Committee will meet virtually to discuss supplemental appropriations for school construction gaps and swing spaces at Northwestern (formerly Garrison), City College, and Poly/Western, as well as a loan request for the Baltimore Curriculum Project.
- Supplemental Appropriation - Northwestern (formerly Garrison) Swing Space
- Supplemental Appropriation - City College Construction Gap and Swing Space
- Supplemental Appropriation - Poly/Western Construction Gap and Swing Space
- Baltimore Curriculum Project Loan Request
- Weapons Detection System Project
Board Policy Committee
The Baltimore City Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates to grading and reporting policies and procedures for charter schools. The meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.
- Discussion of updates to Policy IKA - Grading and Reporting
- Discussion of revisions to Policy IHBJ and Administrative Regulation IHBJ-RA
- Public comment period for policy-related issues
- Next meeting dates to be announced
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of Public Education approved personnel and quasi-judicial matters, including appeals and hearings. The board also acknowledged donations totaling $53,500 from New Hope Adventist Church and Inspired Consumer.
- Approved PEP and appeals hearings
- Donation of $25,000 from New Hope Adventist Church
- Donation of $28,500 from Inspired Consumer
- Approved prior open session minutes
- Approved closed session summaries
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board will open the meeting and hear a brief grateful moments segment. It will discuss and vote on the Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda under General Provisions Article 3‑305(b). The board will receive information on appeals and hearings, followed by updates from the board chair, committee schedule, and the CEO before adjourning.
- Vote on Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) consent agenda (action)
- Discussion of Appeals and Hearings (information)
- Board Chair updates (information)
- Committee meeting schedule update (information)
- CEO updates (information)
Special Executive Board Meeting
This special executive board meeting is largely procedural. The board may vote to adjourn to closed session to discuss litigation, seek legal advice, and address negotiations and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Possible vote to enter closed session under Maryland Code for litigation, negotiations, and personnel
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Baltimore City Public Schools Teaching and Learning Committee will meet virtually on February 6, 2024, to discuss an early learning update and review procurement items. The meeting agenda includes strategic priority goals and public comment opportunities.
- Early Learning Update presentation
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Strategic Priority 7: Equity and inclusion
- Strategic Priority 6: Increase educational programming
- Strategic Priority 5: Equitable access to district services
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to discuss potential adjournment to a closed session for litigation, legal advice, and personnel matters. The agenda lists only procedural items for the meeting on January 30, 2024.
- Potential adjournment to closed session
- Discussion of pending litigation
- Personnel and negotiation matters
- Administrative matter
- Adjournment
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Board opened the meeting, approved prior open‑session minutes and closed‑session summaries, and approved personnel and quasi‑judicial matters. Board Chair comments highlighted three donations: $4,727.99 for VEX IQ kits at Hazelwood Elementary, $10,000 for Booker T. Washington Middle School, and $50,000 for Booker T. Washington's Music and Fine Arts Department. No agenda items were submitted for discussion, and the meeting concluded with public comment and special recognitions.
- Approval of prior open session minutes
- Approval of Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) as presented
- Acknowledgment of $4,727.99 donation for VEX IQ kits to Hazelwood Elementary
- Acknowledgment of $10,000 donation to Booker T. Washington Middle School
- Acknowledgment of $50,000 donation to Booker T. Washington Music & Fine Arts Department
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will meet to discuss personnel, payroll, and appeals, along with updates from the Board Chair, Executive, and CEO.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Appeals and Hearings
- Board Chair Updates
- Board Executive Updates
- CEO Updates
Safety & Wholeness Committee Meeting
The committee will hold a discussion regarding the overview of the School Safety Plan. The meeting also includes introductions to the Department of Wholeness and the ECO map.
- Overview of School Safety Plan
- Introduction to the Department of Wholeness
- Introduction to the ECO map
Operations Committee Meeting
The Operations Committee will discuss a technology update and supplemental appropriations for elevator and air conditioning projects for FY 2024. The committee will also review the operations procurement agenda and hear public comment. All items are for information and discussion only, no final decisions at this meeting.
- Discussion of OIT Technology Update Presentation 2024
- Discussion of FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriations for Elevator Projects
- Discussion of FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriations for Air Conditioning Projects
- Review of Operations Procurement Agenda
- Public comment period
Board Policy Committee
The committee will discuss the ADF Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity policy, reviewing related presentations and redline documents. It will also receive compliance reports on nondiscrimination, bullying, and staff conduct with students for the 2022‑2023 school year. Public comment will be accepted, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.
- Discussion of ADF Wellness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity policy (Tier 2) with multiple attached documents
- Compliance report on policies JBA, JBB, and JICK (nondiscrimination, sex‑based discrimination, bullying) for SY 2022‑2023
- Compliance report on policy GBEBB – Staff Conduct with Students (previously discussed in August 2023)
- Public comment procedure: up to 5 speakers, 3 minutes each, sign‑up required
- Next meeting date set for February 20, 2024 (IKA – Grading and Reporting Tier 3)
Public Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners approved the 2024 Legislative Platform, a supplemental appropriation for university partners, and a supplemental appropriation for renovation projects. The board also approved personnel actions and heard committee reports.
- Approved the 2024 Legislative Platform
- Approved FY24 supplemental appropriation for university partners (amounts owed to City Schools by Baltimore City)
- Approved FY24 supplemental appropriation for renovation projects
- Approved personnel and payroll items
- Heard public comment from unions and community groups
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Board Meeting
The Baltimore City Public Schools Executive Board will convene to discuss personnel, payroll, and appeals, along with administrative updates from the CEO and internal audits.
- Personnel, Employment and Payroll (PEP) items
- Appeals and Hearings
- Office of Internal Audits Update
- Committee Meeting Schedule
- Adjournment
Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee will discuss extended and summer learning for SY24-25, review a compliance report on Policy IHBB for gifted and advanced learning, and consider procurement items. Public comment will be heard. No written updates were submitted for this meeting.
- Discussion on Extended and Summer Learning for SY24-25
- Compliance report on Policy IHBB – Gifted and Advanced Learning
- Teaching and Learning Procurement Agenda
- Public Comment session
- No written updates submitted