Baltimore County Schools public meetings in 2021
81 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to review proposed changes to several board policies regarding personnel, medical evaluations, and attendance. The meeting also included a review of the proposed FY2023 County Capital Budget and reports on quarterly academic results.
- First reading of proposed changes to Board Policy 4006 (Medical Evaluations)
- First reading of proposed changes to Board Policy 4202 (Retirement)
- Review of proposed changes to Board Policy 5100 (Compulsory Attendance)
- Review of the proposed FY2023 County Capital Budget recommendations
- Report on Quarter One academic results
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss program updates, including a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, new course approvals, and social studies supplemental programs. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant Update
- Course Approval
- Social Studies Supplemental Programs
- Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Equity Committee met virtually on December 16, 2021. The meeting included an overview of Magnet Programs presented by Dr. Elmendorf, Ms. Schubert, and Mr. Stoll.
- Magnet Programs Overview presentation
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Budget Committee met virtually to review a five-year review of full-time equivalent positions for school-based roles. The committee also reviewed a ten-year summary of energy costs by line item.
- 5-Year Review of FTEs for School-Based Positions
- 10-Year Energy Cost Summary by Line Item
- Tutorial on the Spend Replacement Tool
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss draft policies on magnet programs, capital projects funded by private donations, orientation of new board members, and board self-evaluation. They will also revisit unfinished business on the Counsel policy and a public works operational efficiency report. The meeting is open session and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Policy 6400, Magnet Programs (draft review)
- Policy 7330, Capital Projects Funded by Private Donations (draft review)
- Policy 8230, Orientation of New Board Members (draft review)
- Policy 8500, Board Self-Evaluation (draft review)
- Public Works Public Schools Operational Efficiency Review Report and Policy Recommendations
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education and the Area Education Advisory Councils (AEACs) are holding a virtual joint meeting to review the structure of the AEACs, discuss stakeholder concerns and requests, and allow AEAC chairs to ask questions of board members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items or votes listed.
- Review of the structure of the Area Education Advisory Councils
- Discussion of Baltimore County stakeholder concerns and requests
- Questions for board members from AEAC chairs
- Comments, questions, and concerns from board members and staff
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, starting with a closed session, followed by an open session. The board will elect a chair and vice chair, consider personnel actions, and vote on a consent agenda of contract awards. They will also review proposed policy changes, receive an update on the cyberattack, and hear public comment.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Contract awards including JMI-604-19 Mathematics Program Review modification, GDA-300-22 Social Emotional Mindfulness Based Intervention, JBO-716-21 School Bus and Student Safety Initiative, and JME-502-22 Cedarmere Elementary School Roof Replacement
- Consideration of policy changes: 8221 (Board Officers), 8311 (Meetings), 8314 (Agenda), and new policy 8601 (Use of Social Media)
- Update on Information Security (cyberattack) postponed from 11/23/21 meeting
- Official September 30 enrollment report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will hear a preliminary design presentation for Pine Grove Middle School and consider 18 contract awards, mostly consent items. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- Pine Grove Middle School preliminary design presentation
- Contract modification for Mathematics Program Review (JMI-604-19)
- School Bus and Student Safety Initiative (JBO-716-21)
- Cedarmere Elementary School roof replacement (JME-502-22)
- Internet Service Provider contract (LLY-402-22)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee of the Baltimore County Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss legislative updates and new business, including setting the Board's 2022 legislative priorities. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Discussion of legislative updates
- New business: Board of Education Legislative Priorities 2022
- Next committee meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar, personnel matters, and administrative appointments. The board will also review proposed changes to internal policies and a new social media policy for board members. Public comment will be heard on these policies and other topics.
- Consideration of the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar (pre- and post-Labor Day options)
- First reading of proposed changes to Policies 8221, 8311, 8314, and new Policy 8601 on board member social media use
- Action on retirements, resignations, and recognition of deceased employees
- Consideration of administrative appointments
- Report on FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to receive informational updates on applying an equity lens, the Equity Advisory Council's year-at-a-glance, and the committee's own year-at-a-glance. The meeting is open session and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Applying an Equity Lens presentation (4:05-4:55 p.m.)
- Equity Advisory Council Year-at-a-Glance (4:55-5:15 p.m.)
- Equity Committee Year-at-a-Glance (5:15-5:35 p.m.)
- Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on unfinished business, including a mathematics curriculum audit, and to hear informational updates on culturally responsive curriculum. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Mathematics Curriculum Audit Update
- Culturally Responsive Curriculum update
- Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and review budget-related items, including a postponed discussion on incorporating full Board input, a budget line transfer report, how school budgets are covered centrally, school-based salary allocations, and collective bargaining and salary budget formulation. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Discussion on collecting and including full Board input prior to budget work sessions (postponed from Oct 20, 2021)
- Budget Line Transfer Report through 09/30/21
- Presentation on FY2022 Per Pupil Summary
- FY2022 Average Salaries for School-Based Positions
- Collective Bargaining and Salary Budget Formulation
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the UHY final audit report, and updates from the Office of Legislative Audit. They will also discuss the FY2022-2023 work plan, including investigative statistics and risk assessment. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented by Ms. King (CLA)
- UHY Final Report with follow-up results
- Office of Legislative Audit (OLA) update
- FY2022-2023 work plan updates including investigative stats and risk assessment
- Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss four policies: Medical Evaluations (4006), Retirement (4202), Compulsory Attendance (5100), and Counsel (8350). They will also continue unfinished business on the Public Works Public Schools Operational Efficiency Review Report and policy recommendations. The meeting is open session and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Review of Policy 4006, Medical Evaluations
- Review of Policy 4202, Retirement
- Review of Policy 5100, Compulsory Attendance
- Review of Policy 8350, Counsel
- Follow-up on Public Works Public Schools Operational Efficiency Review Report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing several contract awards for school technology, maintenance, and food services. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2022-2023 school calendar and updates on an efficiency review.
- Contract award: Auditorium restoration at Dulaney High School
- Contract award: Cockeysville Middle School kitchen renovations
- Contract award: Mass Notification Emergency Communication System
- Consideration of the 2022-2023 school calendar
- Review of personnel matters including retirements and resignations
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee is meeting virtually to review the preliminary design for the new Northeast Area Middle School and to consider a series of contract awards and modifications. The agenda includes action items on contracts for assistive technology software, digital media resources, a mass notification system, a cloud-based school lunch system, workforce management systems, and various facility improvements. The committee will also hear announcements about the next meeting.
- Preliminary design presentation for New Northeast Area Middle School
- Contract modification PCR-296-08 for Assistive Technology Software
- Contract award ASI-806-22 for Digital Media Instructional Resources
- Contract award GDA-304-21 for Mass Notification Emergency Communication System
- Contract award CWA-104-22 for Cloud-Based School Lunch System
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Equity Committee and Equity Advisory Council met virtually to review the council's overview and role. The session included introductions and a discussion led by Mr. Handy.
- Introduction and overview of the Equity Advisory Council
- Discussion regarding the role of the Equity Advisory Council
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session with a closed session, personnel actions, and administrative appointments. The board will review proposed changes to two internal policies (8210 and 8364) as first readings, hear a presentation on reading instruction and curriculum, and receive an update on the operational efficiency review. Public comment is scheduled, including specific comment on the two policies.
- First reading of proposed changes to Policy 8210 (Board Officers - Elections and Terms of Office)
- First reading of proposed changes to Policy 8364 (Ethics Code - Financial Disclosure Statements)
- Personnel actions: terminations, retirements, resignations, and recognition of deceased staff
- Consideration of administrative appointments
- Report on reading instruction and curriculum used in BCPS
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met virtually to consider new instructional materials and receive program reports. The meeting included discussions on staffing roles, software contracts, and the Community Schools Initiative.
- Consideration of Temporary Adult Assistants and Therapeutic Behavioral Aides
- Consideration of Kurzweil 3000 instructional material
- Consideration of BrainPop instructional material
- Community Schools Initiative program update
- MCAP updates report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to review a proposed equity/equality resolution, discuss equity lens questions from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE), and apply the equity lens in discussion. The meeting is open session and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2021.
- Review of Equity/Equality Resolution (attached PDF)
- Review Equity Lens Questions from MABE
- Discussion on Applying the Equity Lens
- Next meeting: November 18, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Budget Committee met virtually to discuss the FY2023 operating and capital budget schedules. The committee also addressed unspent school and office funds from previous years and discussed methods for including full Board input in future work sessions.
- FY2023 Operating Budget Schedule
- FY2023 Capital Budget Schedule
- Review of unspent school/office funds from prior years
- Discussion on committee collection and inclusion of Full Board input
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Audit Committee met virtually to review the FY22-23 Work Plan Quarter 1 updates. The meeting included an update on UHY/OLA and a report from the Chief Auditor regarding the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline.
- FY22-23 Work Plan Quarter 1 Update
- UHY/OLA update
- Chief Auditor's Quarterly Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Report FY2022 Q1
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually to review and revise several board policies, including those on board officer duties, meetings, meeting agendas, and social media use. They will also discuss a report on public works and public schools operational efficiency. The meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
- Policy 8221, Board Officers – Chair and Vice Chair Duties
- Policy 8311, Meetings
- Policy 8314, Meetings: Agenda
- Policy 8601, Use of Social Media
- Public Works Public Schools Operational Efficiency Review Report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education's Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss legislative matters. The agenda includes an update on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Act, General Assembly information, and the format for the Board's 2022 legislative priorities. The committee will also hold a closed administrative function session and announce its 2021-2022 meeting schedule.
- General Assembly session dates: January 12 - April 11, 2022
- Statutory deadline for bill prefile introduction: November 20, 2021
- Blueprint for Maryland Future Act update
- Board of Education Priorities 2022 format discussion
- Closed administrative function session
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, public comment, and votes on personnel matters and contract awards. The board will also hear public comment on two proposed 2022-2023 school calendars (pre- and post-Labor Day) and receive an update on the operational efficiency review.
- Contract awards: Speech/OT/PT services (JME-505-22), contact tracing (MWE-804-22), Dulaney HS auditorium restoration (MWE-803-22), and others
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, certificated and administrative appointments
- Public comment on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar (pre- and post-Labor Day options)
- Update on Operational Efficiency Review
- Action taken in closed session to be considered
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will hear a preliminary design presentation for Summit Park Elementary School and consider several contract awards and modifications, including speech/occupational/physical therapy services, contact tracing, and various facility and technology contracts. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19 closures.
- Preliminary design presentation for Summit Park Elementary School
- Contract award: JME-505-22 Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy Services
- Contract award: MWE-804-22 Contact Tracing Services
- Modification: LKO-400-20 HR and Financial Management System Enterprise Software
- Modification: JME-507-21 Operation of Hereford High School Wastewater Treatment Facility
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session with a closed session, personnel actions, public comment, and reports on the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar, opening of schools, operational efficiency review, and student performance. The board will also consider a revised board handbook and several revised superintendent's rules.
- First reading of proposed 2022-2023 school calendars (pre- and post-Labor Day options)
- Personnel actions: terminations (rescission), retirements, resignations
- Consideration of administrative appointments
- Revised Superintendent's Rules 3800, 4104, 5130, 5210, 5600
- Report on 2021-2022 student performance
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to review financial information, including an update on the Spotlight on Spend initiative and a detailed review of MSDE Selected Financial Data for Maryland Public Schools for SY2019-2020. The committee will also discuss next steps based on this data. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Update on Spotlight on Spend (Mr. Sarris)
- Review of MSDE Selected Financial Data for SY2019-2020 (four PDF attachments)
- Discussion of next steps for selected financial data
- Next Budget Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to discuss unfinished business, including updates from UHY/OLA, and new business covering risk assessment, changes in principal reviews, training, and investigations. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021.
- UHY/OLA updates
- Risk assessment discussion
- Change in principal reviews
- Training and investigations review
- Next meeting: October 19, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education's Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and take action on several school board policies, including officer duties, elections, and financial disclosure requirements. The committee will also discuss postponed items on board and superintendent evaluations, and receive information about the 2021-2022 policy review schedule.
- Action on Policy 8221, Board Officers – Chair and Vice Chair Duties
- Action on Policy 8364, Financial Disclosure Statements
- Action on Policy 8210, Board Officers – Elections and Terms of Office
- Postponed: Policy 8500, Board Self Evaluation
- Postponed: Policy 8501, Superintendent Evaluation
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to receive program information updates, including a presentation on the Gifted and Talented program and a discussion on the Board of Education Equity Council. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Gifted and Talented program update by Dr. Whisted and Mr. Kerns
- Discussion on revisiting the Board of Education Equity Council
- Next meeting announced for October 21, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider three action items: contracts for speech, occupational, and physical therapy services; temporary adult assistants and therapeutic behavioral aides; and a flat panel contract. They will also receive an information update on summer curriculum writing. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy Services contract (action)
- Temporary Adult Assistants and Therapeutic Behavioral Aides contract (action)
- Flat Panel Contract (action)
- Summer Curriculum Writing update (information)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will meet on September 14, 2021, to consider personnel actions, contract awards, policy changes, and the proposed FY2023 state capital budget. The board will also hear public comment and reports from the superintendent and chair.
- Consideration of FY2023 State Capital Budget Request
- Approval of 12 contract awards, including IT security services and playground equipment
- Privately funded capital projects: Gunpowder Elementary sign ($3,732) and Timonium Elementary playground
- Second reading of policy changes, including Policy 0100 (equity) and new Policy 8601 (social media use)
- Personnel actions: terminations, retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee of Baltimore County Schools is meeting virtually to review and likely approve a consent agenda of 12 contracts and modifications. Items include services for students with cognitive disabilities, IT security, web hosting, playground equipment, and various facility services. All items are listed as action items under new business.
- ASI-800-22 Resources for Students with Cognitive Disabilities
- JME-503-22 IT Security Services and Solutions
- GDA-306-21 Web Hosting and Content Management Services
- LKO-404-21 Playground Equipment and Associated Services
- GDA-301-22 Third Party Qualified Elevator Inspection Services
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to discuss the FY23 state capital budget request and provide updates on the opening of schools. The meeting also included reports on teacher salary scale restructuring and the FY2021 strategic plan.
- Review of FY23 state capital budget recommendations
- $79,995 PTA donation for Gunpowder Elementary School multi-purpose court resurfacing
- Appointment of Central Area Education Advisory Council members
- Report on teacher salary scale restructuring
- Discussion regarding the opening of schools
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met virtually to discuss new instructional materials and program information. The meeting included presentations on STEM development, reading professional development, and resources for students with cognitive disabilities.
- STEM Challenge Development and Instructional Enrichment presentation
- Reading Apprenticeship Professional Development presentation
- Resources for Students with Cognitive Disabilities presentation
- Learning Acceleration program informational update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education meets to consider personnel actions, administrative appointments, and a series of contract awards, including modifications for math support, phonics-based interventions, and meal kits for virtual students. The board will also hold first readings on proposed changes to 11 policies, ranging from equity and technology use to board operations and a new social media policy for board members. Public comment is scheduled, and the superintendent will report on the opening of schools.
- Contract awards: MWE-800-21 Math Support, JBO-715-21 Phonics Interventions, LKO-403-21 Frozen Meal Kits, JBO-714-21 HVAC Testing, ARA-206-21 Ridgely Middle School Right-of-Way
- First reading of policy changes: 0100 (Equity), 3800 (Planning/Zoning), 4011 (Professional Learning), 4104 (Technology Acceptable Use), 5130 (Withdrawal from School), 5210 (Grading/Reporting), 5600 (Student Rights), 8221 (Board Officers), 8311 (Meetings), 8314 (Agenda), 8601 (New: Board Member Social Media)
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, leaves, and an Ethics Review Panel member appointment
- Administrative appointments consideration and recognition
- Public comment on policies 0100, 3800, 4011, 4104, 5130, 5210, 5600, 8221, 8311, 8314, 8601
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County is holding a special virtual meeting to receive an update on universal masking in Baltimore County Public Schools. The agenda includes opening remarks, the masking update, and an announcement of the next regular board meeting.
- Update on masking in Baltimore County Public Schools
- Next board meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Greenwood, Building E
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education meets in hybrid format to consider routine personnel actions (retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments), several contract awards and modifications, a privately funded playground project at Gunpowder Elementary, and a one-year extension of the Watershed Public Charter School contract due to COVID-19. Public comment is scheduled, but policy discussions are postponed to August 10.
- Watershed Public Charter School contract extension to June 30, 2024
- Gunpowder Elementary School reading area funded by PTA donation
- Contract awards: uniforms/PPE, motor oils, water heater maintenance, HVAC repairs, turf mowing, ball diamond mix, tennis/basketball court renovations
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments
- Public comment on policies postponed to 8/10/21
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to consider the Office of Internal Audit's multi-year work plan for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The meeting also includes opening remarks and an announcement about the next scheduled meeting in September.
- Consideration of the Office of Internal Audit Multi-Year Work Plan for FY2022 and FY2023
- Next Audit Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
- Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams Live due to school office closures
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider its 2021-2022 meeting dates and receive informational updates on a state curriculum audit, Grade 5 health education revisions, and learning acceleration programs. The meeting is open to the public via livestream only, as school offices remain closed.
- Consideration of 2021-2022 Curriculum Committee meeting dates (action item)
- MSDE curriculum audit update (information)
- Grade 5 health education curriculum revisions based on COMAR (report)
- Learning acceleration update (report)
- Next committee meeting date to be announced
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education's Equity Committee is meeting virtually to set its 2021-2022 meeting calendar, hear a student equity panel discussion, and discuss a committee resolution. Members will also review three board policies through an equity lens and plan next steps.
- Consideration of 2021-2022 Equity Committee meeting dates (action item)
- Student Equity Panel Discussion (discussion item)
- Discussion of Board of Education Equity Committee Resolution
- Review of Board Policies 0200, 4003, and 4006 with an equity lens
- Announcements on next steps and future meeting date
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation from the Office of the County Auditor on the proposed FY2022 operating budget, followed by Q&A. The committee will also consider setting its meeting dates for the 2021-2022 year. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2021.
- Presentation on Legislative Budget Analysis of BCPS Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget by Deputy County Auditor Elizabeth Irwin and Fiscal and Policy Analysis Supervisor Carrie Vivian
- Q&A session with the Office of the County Auditor
- Consideration of 2021-2022 Budget Committee Meeting Dates (action item)
- Next Budget Committee Meeting announced for Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually on June 14, 2021, to review and take action on six policies: withdrawal from school, technology acceptable use, social media, board officer duties, meetings, and meeting agendas. The committee will also discuss proposed meeting dates and policies scheduled for review in 2021-2022. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Policy 5130, Withdrawal from School Prior to Graduation
- Policy 4104, Technology Acceptable Use Policy (TAUP) for Authorized Users
- Policy 8601, Use of Social Media
- Policy 8221, Board Officers – Chair and Vice Chair Duties
- Policy 8311 and 8314, Meetings and Meeting Agenda
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education meets in hybrid format to consider personnel actions, collective bargaining agreements, and a large consent agenda of contract awards. They will also review curricula changes, the 2021-2022 organizational chart, and a privately funded pavilion at Hereford High School. The meeting includes a closed session and recognition of the student board member.
- Consideration of 2021-2022 Collective Bargaining Unit Master Agreements
- Contract awards including GDA-303-21 School Bus Routes, GDA-317-21 Tires, and JME-526-21 Therapy/Nursing/School-Based Services
- Curricula changes for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- 2021-2022 Organizational Chart (Board Policy 2310)
- Privately funded Hereford High School Stadium Pavilion by Taylor's Tribe, Inc.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Building and Contracts Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda of contracts and modifications. Items include school bus routes, tires, tutoring services, instructional materials, and various software and maintenance contracts. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- GDA-303-21 School Bus Routes
- GDA-317-21 Tires for School Buses, Trucks, and Automobiles
- CWA-115-21 Tutoring Services
- JME-526-21 Therapy, Nursing, and School-Based Professional Services
- CC. ARA-205-21 George Washington Carver Center – Property Transfer
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the contingency and change order process and hear investigative unit statistics. The meeting was postponed from May 11 and is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live. The committee will also set its next meeting date.
- Review of Contingency and Change Order Process (Mr. Dixit)
- Investigative Unit Statistics report (Mr. Fletcher)
- Next Audit Committee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to discuss systemwide equity teams, review Policy 0100 with an equity lens, and revisit the Board of Education Equity Council. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Discussion of Systemwide Equity Teams (Dr. Logan-Washington)
- Policy 0100 Review with an Equity Lens
- Revisiting BOE Equity Council discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for June 17, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on K-12 writing instruction and phase forms, and to consider adopting new instructional materials, including novels for a culturally responsive curriculum, phonics interventions, math materials, and a group-administered abilities assessment. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- K-12 Writing Instruction update
- Phase Forms Update
- Novel proposals for culturally responsive curriculum and phonics Tier II/III reading interventions
- High Quality Instructional Materials for Mathematics
- Group Administered Abilities Assessment
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County is holding a virtual public hearing on the proposed FY2023 capital budget. The meeting includes opening remarks, public comment, and an announcement of the next board meeting. The hearing is being held virtually due to COVID-19 closures.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2023 capital budget
- Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams Live and BCPS-TV
- Public comment period at 6:35 p.m.
- Next board meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Budget Committee met virtually to discuss the committee's draft vision, mission, and goals. The meeting also included a review of current Board financial reports.
- Discussion of Draft Budget Committee Vision, Mission, and Goals
- Review of current Board Financial Reports
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a hybrid work session on May 18, 2021, to consider personnel actions, administrative appointments, first readings of policy changes, a $54.5 million supplemental appropriation of federal COVID-19 grant funds, and a discussion on reopening schools. The meeting includes public comment and is broadcast via Microsoft Teams and BCPS-TV.
- Approve $54,529,564 supplemental appropriation for federal grants (ESSER, Coronavirus Relief, GEER, etc.)
- First reading of proposed changes to policies 0100 (equity), 3800 (land use), 4011 (professional learning), 5210 (grading), 5600 (student rights)
- Discussion on draft Fall Reopening Report for schools
- Action on consent items: Policy 1270 (parent engagement) and Policy 4004 (evaluations)
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, administrative appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss five policies: unfinished business on vendor performance evaluation, and new business on contests sponsored by external organizations, tobacco-free and smoke-free school environment, health services, and psychological services. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Policy 3231 - Vendor Performance Evaluation (unfinished business)
- Policy 1320 - Contests Sponsored by External Organizations
- Policy 2372 - Tobacco-Free and Smoke-Free School Environment
- Policy 5420 - Health Services
- Policy 5430 - Psychological Services
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee met virtually to review informational items. The session included an update on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and a report on passed House and Senate bills.
- Blueprint for Maryland's Future update
- Update on passed House and Senate bills
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a hybrid meeting on May 4, 2021, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and an open session at 5:45 p.m. The board will consider personnel actions, review proposed changes to three policies (1270, 4004, 5470), and discuss the reopening of schools. They will also vote on several contract awards, including security services and food supplies.
- Discussion on reopening of schools
- First reading of proposed changes to Policies 1270, 4004, and 5470
- Contract awards: Temporary Adult Assistants, Security Officer Services, Fresh Bread, Fresh Produce, and more
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
- Public comment on policies and general topics
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually on April 28, 2021, to review and take action on seven policies: Equity, Professional Learning, Technology Acceptable Use, Vendor Performance Evaluation, Land Use/Planning/Zoning, Grading and Reporting, and Students' Responsibilities and Rights. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Policy 0100, Equity
- Policy 4011, Professional Learning
- Policy 4104, Technology Acceptable Use Policy (TAUP)
- Policy 5210, Grading and Reporting
- Policy 5600, Students' Responsibilities and Rights
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to review the County Executive's proposed FY2022 budget for BCPS, discuss CARES Act spending, and hear about the financial impact of a ransomware attack. The committee will also consider draft goals. The meeting is open to the public via broadcast.
- County Executive's FY2022 Proposed BCPS Budget
- Summary of County Executive Changes to FY2022 BCPS Operating Budget
- CARES Act Budget and Expenditures (CARES I and II)
- Ransomware Financial Impact
- Draft Budget Committee Goals
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a hybrid work session to discuss reopening schools, consider policy changes, approve a FY2021 budget appropriation transfer, and award several contracts. The meeting includes public comment and reports on staffing and internal audit services.
- Discussion on the Reopening of Schools with a 4-Day Plan attachment
- FY2021 Budget Appropriation Transfer to realign funds for operations, ERP cloud transition, textbooks, and special education
- Contract awards: CWA-116-21 IBM Cognos/SPSS/Cloud Host, 3-341-02 Document Management System, CWA-114-21 Student Information System, JMI-624-16 Service Desk Software
- Proposed changes to Board policies 6002 (instructional materials) and 8360-8366 (ethics code)
- Report on Teacher Staffing: Building a Highly Effective and Diverse Workforce
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee meets virtually to review and take action on four policies: Parent and Family Engagement (1270), Evaluations (4004), Withdrawal from School Prior to Graduation (5130), and Wellness (5470). The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live. The committee will also set the next meeting date.
- Policy 1270 - Parent and Family Engagement (action item)
- Policy 4004 - Evaluations (action item)
- Policy 5130 - Withdrawal from School Prior to Graduation (action item)
- Policy 5470 - Wellness (action item)
- Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to discuss program updates on social emotional learning support for teachers, reopening cohorts across all phases, models of advisory councils, and a districtwide equity analysis with metrics and survey results. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Discussion of Social Emotional Learning Reopening Presentations and Support to Teachers
- Discussion of Reopening Cohorts - All Phases
- Models of Advisory Councils Presentation
- Discussion of Districtwide Equity Analysis and Metrics and Results of Equity Team Survey
- Next Equity Committee Meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider curriculum phase forms for summer learning and receive informational updates on the Ready to Read Act and the BCPS Writing Program. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Consideration of Curriculum Phase Forms for Summer Learning
- Ready to Read Act presentation
- BCPS Writing Program update
- Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY2020 Single Audit Report, Investigative Unit statistics, and the FY2021 Quarter 3 update. They will also receive an update on the Office of Legislative Audit monitoring. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- FY2020 Single Audit Report (Ms. King)
- Investigative Unit Statistics (Mr. Fletcher)
- FY2021 Quarter 3 Update (Ms. Barr)
- Office of Legislative Audit (OLA) Monitoring Update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee of Baltimore County Public Schools is meeting virtually on April 8, 2021. The agenda includes updates on the Kirwan/Built to Learn program and on local and statewide bills. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Kirwan/Built to Learn Update
- Update on House/Senate Local and Statewide Bills
- Next meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education meets in hybrid format to consider personnel actions, discuss the reopening of schools, and vote on a series of contract awards. Several agenda items, including policy changes and some contracts, have been moved to the April 20 meeting. Public comment is accepted via email.
- Discussion on the Reopening of Schools
- Purchase of New School Buses (JME-516-21)
- Harford Hills Elementary School Roof Replacement (CWA-108-21)
- Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance modification (KSH-359-18)
- Multiple master's degree program contracts for teacher development
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a hybrid work session on March 23, 2021, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and an open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider personnel actions (retirements, resignations, deceased recognition), receive reports on 12 board policies (including instructional materials, ethics, and social media), and hear public comment. A key discussion will focus on the reopening of schools, followed by a report on the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (Phase 2 for elementary and middle schools). Several agenda items, including board committee updates and information items, have been moved to the April 6, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion on the Reopening of Schools (8:15-9:15 p.m.)
- Report on Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS) - Phase 2 - Elementary and Middle Schools
- Reports on 12 board policies, including Policy 6002 (Instructional Materials), Policy 8601 (Use of Social Media), and Ethics Code policies 8360-8366
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, and recognition of deceased staff
- Public comment on policies 6002, 8221, 8311, 8314, 8360-8366, and 8601
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review reports on investigative unit statistics, an update from UHY on financial monitoring, and an analysis of the FY2022 operating budget. They will also discuss unfinished business, including an OLA monitoring update, and receive an overview of the investigatory process. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Investigative Unit Statistics report with February graphical analysis
- UHY monitoring update on financial data systems review
- FY2022 Operating Budget Analysis with personnel comparison
- Overview of investigatory process presentation
- Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Legislative and Government Relations Committee of Baltimore County Public Schools is meeting virtually to discuss informational items, including updates on the Kirwan/Built to Learn program, MABE, and legislation from a previous meeting. The committee will also discuss the 2021 legislative priorities. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Kirwan/Built to Learn update
- MABE update
- Update on legislation from February 11, 2021 meeting
- Discussion of 2021 legislative priorities
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a hybrid meeting on March 9, 2021, with a closed session at 5 p.m. and an open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider personnel actions, administrative appointments, and a large consent agenda of contract awards, including multiple packages for the new Northeast Elementary School at Ridge Road. They will also discuss the reopening of schools and receive public comment.
- 29 contract awards for New Northeast Elementary School at Ridge Road (packages 1A-16A)
- Contract awards for teacher certification cohorts with CCBC, Notre Dame, Stevenson University, and Bowie State
- Milbrook Elementary School roof replacement contract
- Orems Elementary School parking lot improvements contract
- Discussion on reopening of schools
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to consider the superintendent's proposed FY2022 operating budget, discuss reopening schools, and act on personnel matters and a contract modification. The meeting includes a closed session, public comment, and reports on enrollment and legislation.
- Consideration of FY2022 operating budget with amendments
- Discussion on reopening schools and in-person board meetings
- Contract award modification MBU-527-19 for broker services
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, deceased recognition
- Information items: Students Count 2020 report and key school legislation update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually on February 22, 2021, to review and discuss several school board policies. The agenda includes unfinished business on policies for instructional materials, meetings, and meeting agendas, as well as new business on ethics code policies, a new social media policy, and board officer duties. The committee will also consider minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting.
- Review of Policy 6002, Selection of Instructional Materials
- Review of Policy 8311, Meetings and Appendix on Electronic Meetings
- Review of Policy 8314, Meetings - Agenda
- Review of Ethics Code Policies 8360-8366
- New Social Media Policy (8601)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met virtually to provide program informational updates. The session included remarks regarding the Educational Transparency Act and a presentation on the Reading Apprenticeship literacy approach.
- Reading Apprenticeship: An Actionable Approach to Literacy program update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Equity Committee met virtually to review program informational updates. The session included an overview of the Community Eligibility Program and a discussion regarding the creation of an Equity Advisory Group.
- Community Eligibility Program (CEP) overview
- Equity Analysis building on the Equity Audit
- Discussion on creating an Equity Advisory Group
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to receive reports on the Office of Internal Audit's FY21 mid-year update, investigative unit statistics, and a summary of procurement card (P-card) review results for schools. They will also discuss an update on the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) audit and a new FY2022 operating budget analysis. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- FY21 Mid-Year Update from Office of Internal Audit
- Investigative Unit Statistics (January Graphical Analysis)
- Summary of Procurement Card Review Results - Schools
- OLA Audit Update (unfinished business)
- FY2022 Operating Budget Analysis (new business)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss the superintendent's proposed FY2022 operating budget, which was introduced on January 5, 2021. The session includes a presentation and board discussion, with board consideration scheduled for February 23, 2021. The meeting also includes a discussion on the reopening of schools.
- Discussion on the Reopening of Schools
- Presentation on the Superintendent's Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget
- Board Discussion on the Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget
- Next Board Meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education's Legislative and Government Relations Committee met virtually to review updates on state education initiatives. The primary agenda item involved the review of 13 House and Senate bills impacting school board operations, student discipline, and resource officer policies. No final votes or decisions on these bills are recorded in the agenda text, as they are listed for discussion.
- HB0181 and SB0150 regarding the election of Board of Education officers
- HB0418 concerning policies on symbols of hate in county boards of education
- HB0496 (Counselors Not Cops Act) regarding mental health services in primary and secondary education
- HB0522 and SB0245 regarding requirements and prohibitions for school resource officers
- SB0468 regarding conditions on expenditure for the annual budget
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education held a virtual work session to review the Superintendent's proposed FY2022 operating budget. The meeting also included a discussion regarding the reopening of schools.
- Second work session on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating Budget
- Discussion on the reopening of schools
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Public Schools Equity Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review a presentation on systemic equity work. The committee will also discuss the development of a committee roadmap.
- Presentation: Understanding and Engaging in Our Systemic Equity Work
- Discussion: Committee Roadmap Development
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a virtual work session to discuss reopening schools, review the proposed FY2022 County Capital Budget Request, and receive an update on the hate symbols ban. The board will also consider personnel actions (retirements and resignations) and action taken in closed session. Several contract awards for cybersecurity services were removed from the agenda, and a work session on the FY2022 operating budget was moved to January 26, 2021.
- Discussion on the Reopening of Schools
- Consideration of the Proposed FY2022 County Capital Budget Request
- Update on Hate Symbols Ban
- Personnel actions: Retirements and Resignations
- Removed contract awards for cyber, ransomware, and forensic services (MWE-822-21 through MWE-826-21)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County is holding a virtual public hearing and work session on the proposed FY2022 operating budget. The meeting includes public comment and a first work session on the budget, with budget documents available for review. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 closures.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2022 operating budget
- Work session on proposed FY2022 operating budget
- Budget documents include proposed operating budget and superintendent's presentation
- Next board meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education meets virtually to consider administrative appointments, contract modifications, and policy changes, and to discuss school reopening and in-person graduations. The board will also review the superintendent's proposed FY2022 operating budget and county capital budget recommendations, with public hearings scheduled later in January.
- Contract modifications: JNI-768-16 (resources for students with cognitive disabilities), JMI-625-17 (instructional materials), JNI-761-16 (meeting space), KSH-305-16 (school bus routes)
- Removed item: CWA-104-21 Hearing Examiners and Other Legal Services
- Policy changes: Policy 1290/7610 (permanent school closure), Policy 6000 (curriculum and instruction), Policy 6002 (selection of instructional materials)
- Discussion on reopening of schools and update on in-person graduations
- FY2022 county capital budget work session and superintendent's proposed FY2022 operating budget report