Baltimore County Schools public meetings in 2023
72 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a work session with a closed session, public comment, and action items. Key items include reviewing the proposed FY2025 county capital budget request, considering changes to Board Policy 5140 on enrollment and special permission transfers, and acting on personnel matters such as retirements, resignations, and administrative appointments. The board will also receive informational reports on finances, enrollment, and minority business participation.
- Report on proposed FY2025 county capital budget request
- Action on proposed changes to Board Policy 5140 (enrollment and special permission transfers)
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, deceased recognition, administrative appointments
- Public comment on Board Policy 5140
- Information items: October 2023 financial report, September 30 enrollment report, MBE/SBE annual report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review five policies: inventories, continuous improvement, maintenance, restitution for vandalism, and permanent closure of a school building. The committee will discuss these policies for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Policy 3620, Inventories
- Policy 3170, Framework for Continuous Improvement
- Policy 3520, Physical Plant Services - Maintenance
- Policy 3532, Restitution for Vandalism
- Policy 7610, Permanent Closure of a School Building
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
This is a joint meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Education and the Area Education Advisory Councils (AEACs). The agenda includes opening comments, introductions, updates from each of the five AEACs, and a question-and-comment period. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be for information sharing and discussion.
- Joint meeting with Southeast, Northeast, Central, Northwest, and Southwest AEACs
- AEAC updates presented by each council chair
- Public invited to attend open session at 6901 N. Charles Street, Towson
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 term. The meeting includes discussions on personnel matters, various board policy updates, and several contract awards.
- Election of 2023-2024 Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Proposed changes to Board Policy 3150 (Insurance), 3310 (Food Services), 3330 (Food Service Finance), and 5150 (Enrollment)
- Watershed Public Charter School Renewal consideration
- Contract awards for various services including library management, behavioral health, and school repairs
- Special project request for Hereford Middle School greenhouse repairs
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will review a preliminary design presentation for Dulaney High School. The committee will also consider several new business items regarding contract awards for school services and maintenance.
- Preliminary design presentation for Dulaney High School
- Contract awards for behavioral and physical health services
- Contract awards for mass notification emergency communication systems
- Secure vestibule installation at Riverview Elementary School
- Boiler replacement at Hereford High School
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and set its protocols and meeting topics for the 2023-2024 term. The agenda includes opening remarks, a new business discussion, and an announcement of the next meeting date. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of protocols and meeting topics for 2023-2024
- Next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
- Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams Live
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss unfinished business regarding elementary advanced academics books, with an attached PDF of Advanced ELA Textbooks. The meeting includes opening remarks, the unfinished business item, and an announcement of the next meeting on January 4, 2024.
- Discussion of Elementary Advanced Academics Books
- Advanced ELA Textbooks.pdf (644 KB) attached
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a work session with a closed session, public comment, and action items. The board will consider a supplemental appropriation from fund balance to fund an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, including Oracle software and implementation services. It will also review proposed changes to four board policies and hear reports on the FY2023 financial report and college and career readiness.
- Supplemental appropriation for Oracle ERP system (software, cloud, managed services, implementation by Application Software Technology, LLC)
- Proposed changes to Board Policies 3150 (insurance), 3310 (food services), 3330 (food service finance), 5150 (student eligibility)
- Recognition of student artwork in FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, administrative appointments
- Report on FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the Special Education Strategic Plan and potential meeting topics. The meeting includes opening remarks, new business, and announcements about future meetings.
- Special Education Strategic Plan discussion (Ms. Myers)
- Equity Committee Meeting Topics discussion (Mr. Handy)
- Next Equity Committee meeting with Equity Council on January 11, 2024
- Next Equity Committee meeting on January 18, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review audit reports on the Maryland Public Information Act process and Advanced Academics GT Program eligibility, and to discuss the FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting includes opening remarks, reports, new business, announcements, and an administrative function session.
- FY24 Maryland Public Information Act Audit report
- FY24 Advanced Academics GT Program Eligibility Audit report
- FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Next meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several school policies. They will address unfinished business on student behavior and suspensions, and new business on special permission transfers and student use of personal electronic devices. The committee will also receive updates on artificial intelligence and gender guidance.
- Policy 5550 and 5560, Student Behavior Code and Suspensions and Expulsions
- Policy 5140, Special Permission Transfer
- Policy 5552, Use of Personal Electronic Communication Devices by Students
- Artificial Intelligence Update
- Gender Guidance
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually with the Equity Council to discuss and receive FY2025 budget priorities. The meeting includes opening remarks, a new business item on budget priorities, and announcements of future meetings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- FY2025 Budget Priorities from Equity Council to Equity Committee
- Next Equity Committee meeting on November 16, 2023
- Next joint meeting with Equity Council on January 11, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider action on the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar, with three versions under review, and will vote on a series of contract awards and modifications. The agenda also includes personnel actions, reports on elementary literacy and a charter school renewal, and a public comment period.
- Consideration of the 2024-2025 School Calendar (three versions)
- Contract awards: LLY-425-22 Nonpublic Special Education Facilities, KSH-313-19 Cosmetology Supplies, NGO-403-24 School Activity Fund Accounting System, JBO-710-23 Health Benefits Plans, JHO-701-24 E-Rate Consulting Services, CWA-113-22 Alternative Student/Customer Transportation, CWA-100-24 Towing Services, GDA-301-24 Transportation of Select Students, JLE-612-20 Vehicle Lifts, NTA-503-24 Security Services, NTA-500-24 Bleachers and Stadium Seating
- Personnel matters: terminations, resignations, leaves, deceased recognition, certificated appointments
- Administrative appointments
- Report on Watershed Public Charter School Renewal
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will meet virtually to consider 11 contract awards and modifications, all listed as consent items. These include contracts for nonpublic special education facilities, health benefits plans, transportation, security services, and equipment maintenance. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- LLY-425-22 Modification - Nonpublic Special Education Facilities
- JBO-710-23 Modification - Health Benefits Plans for Baltimore County, Maryland
- CWA-113-22 Modification - Alternative Student/Customer Transportation
- NTA-503-24 Security Services for Extracurricular and Other Activities Requiring Security
- NTA-500-24 Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Installation for Bleachers and Stadium Seating
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider instructional materials, including nonpublic special education facilities and cosmetology supplies, and to review elementary advanced academics books. The meeting includes opening remarks, new business items, and announcements for the next meeting in January 2024.
- Nonpublic Special Education Facilities presentation
- Cosmetology Supplies presentation
- Review of Elementary Advanced Academics Books
- Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session with a closed session, personnel actions (resignations and administrative appointments), a revised 2023-2024 organization chart, and a report on Blueprint Pillar 2 (high-quality teachers and leaders). The board will also receive information on the Quarter One audit and three revised Superintendent's Rules, and take public comment from four categories of speakers.
- Action on resignations and administrative appointments
- Consideration of revised 2023-2024 organization chart
- Report on Blueprint Pillar 2 - High Quality, Diverse Teachers and Leaders
- Information: Quarter One Audit Report (FY24)
- Information: Revised Superintendent's Rules 1100, 4100, and 5200
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss elementary literacy interventions and HMH updates, follow up on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, and review the book selection and review process. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Elementary Literacy Interventions and HMH Updates
- Blueprint for Maryland's Future follow-up
- Book Selection and Review Process (Policy 6002, Rule 6002)
- Next meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Equity Committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive program information updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding equity liaisons and school board governance.
- Update on Equity Liaisons
- Leading for Educational Equity Through School Board Governance discussion
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to review the Quarter 1 Budget Line Transfer report, discuss a new Budget 101 website, and get an update on ESSER (federal COVID relief) funds. The committee will also review training for student board members on the operating and capital budget. The meeting is informational and includes no votes on specific dollar amounts.
- Quarter 1 Budget Line Transfer (BLT) Report review
- ESSER update with FY2025 potential carryover discussion
- Budget 101 website overview
- Student Board Member budget training overview
- Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee meets virtually to review a report on FY2023 overpayments to separated employees, discuss the MSDE BCPS ELA audit, and receive an update on FY2024 Quarter 1 work plan and investigations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session.
- Report on FY2023 overpayment of separated employees
- MSDE BCPS ELA audit discussion
- FY2024 Quarter 1 work plan and investigations update
- Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes
- Closed session scheduled
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to address unfinished business from the 2022-2023 school year. The session includes reviews of several specific school system policies.
- Policy 3150, Board Insurance Program
- Policy 3310, Food and Nutrition Services
- Policy 3330, Food Service Finance
- Policy 5150, Resident and Non-Resident Student Eligibility
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will meet on October 10, 2023, to consider several action items, including proposed 2024-2025 school calendars, changes to three board policies, and 19 contract awards. The board will also hear reports on the boundary process and early childhood education, and take action on a privately funded capital project at Maiden Choice School. Public comment is scheduled, with registration closed the day before.
- Proposed 2024-2025 school calendars (3 versions) to minimize half days
- Policy changes: 1100 (Communications with the Public), 4100 (Employee Conduct), 5200 (Promotion and Retention)
- Contract awards: Elementary ELA curriculum, school psychologist services, teletherapy, PPE & uniforms, motor vehicles, and more
- Privately funded capital project: Maiden Choice School kitchen and laundry addition
- Boundary process update and Blueprint Pillar One: Early Childhood Education report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will meet virtually to consider 19 contract awards and modifications, mostly under consent. Items include a new elementary English Language Arts curriculum, school psychologist and teletherapy services, and various facility repairs. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- CWA-132-23 Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum
- GDA-305-24 School Psychologist Services
- GDA-303-24 Teletherapy Services
- NTA-519-23 Perry Hall High School Fire Alarm System Upgrade
- NGO-405-23 Pinewood Elementary School HVAC and Roof Replacement
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new instructional materials, including a spending authority increase for the HMH elementary English Language Arts curriculum and a materials discount program. The committee will also review the 2023-2024 curriculum roadmap and a report from the Gifted and Talented Citizens Advisory Council. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and consideration.
- Materials of Instruction Discount Program presentation
- Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum HMH: Spending Authority increase
- Curriculum Committee Roadmap 2023-2024
- Gifted and Talented Citizens Advisory Council Data Report
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee meets virtually to discuss unfinished business on new curriculum implementation. They will receive updates on the HMH Into Reading program and the elementary-to-middle advanced mathematics sequence. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- HMH Into Reading program update (postponed from 9/7/2023)
- Elementary to Middle Advanced Mathematics Sequence discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session with a closed session, personnel actions, public comment, and reports. Key items include a first reading of the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar and a report on MCAP academic achievement results. The board will also consider administrative appointments, a maintenance contract, and policy changes.
- Consideration of administrative appointments (action)
- Contract award MWE-806-23 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (consent action)
- First reading of proposed 2024-2025 school calendar (pre-Labor Day)
- Report on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results
- Proposed changes to Board Policy 8131 (first reader)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to receive program updates, including the 2023-2024 Strategic Plan for the Department of Equity & Cultural Proficiency and a discussion of topics for the coming year. The meeting includes opening remarks and announcements, with the next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023.
- Review of 2023-2024 Strategic Plan for the Department of Equity & Cultural Proficiency
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Equity Committee Topics
- Next meeting announced for October 19, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its purpose, establish agenda topics for FY2023-2024, and discuss strategies to improve budget transparency. The committee will also review the FY2024 adopted budget. The meeting is open to the public and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Discussion of Budget Committee purpose and draft goals
- Establish agenda topics for FY2023-2024 meetings
- Strategies to improve budget transparency
- Review of FY2024 adopted budget (by goals)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY2024 Use of Facilities audit, discuss Board policies 8400 and 8430, and consider the FY2025 nonsalary audit office budget request. The meeting also includes opening remarks, announcements, and an administrative session.
- FY2024 Use of Facilities Audit report
- Review of Board Policy 8400 and 8430
- FY2025 Nonsalary Audit Office Budget Request
- Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several policies. They will revisit three policies recommitted from the May 16, 2023 Board meeting: Policy 1100 (Communication with the Public), Policy 4100 (Employee Conduct and Responsibilities), and Policy 5200 (Promotion and Retention). They will also consider new business, including Policy 8131 (Administration in Policy Absence) and a presentation on Artificial Intelligence in education.
- Policy 1100, Communication with the Public (recommitted from May 16, 2023)
- Policy 4100, Employee Conduct and Responsibilities (recommitted from May 16, 2023)
- Policy 5200, Promotion and Retention (recommitted from May 16, 2023)
- Policy 8131, Administration in Policy Absence (new business)
- Presentation on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is holding a virtual meeting with the Equity Council. The agenda includes opening remarks, introduction of new Equity Council co-chairs, and feedback from the advisory council on the Superintendent's Transition Team Final Report. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Introduction of new Equity Council Co-Chairs
- Advisory Council feedback on Superintendent's Transition Team Final Report
- Next Equity Committee meeting on September 21, 2023
- Next Equity Committee meeting with Equity Council on November 9, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a closed session, then an open session with personnel actions, public comment, and reports. Key action items include approving the proposed FY2025 state capital budget request, closing the Campfield Early Learning Center program, and awarding multiple contracts. The board will also consider readopting a policy on board member authority and hear a report on the 2023 opening of schools.
- Consideration of proposed FY2025 state capital budget request, including replacement Southeast Area school
- Consideration of Campfield Early Learning Center program closure
- Contract awards: JBO-730-18 (communication devices), GDA-302-24 (experiential learning), NGO-413-23 (community school evaluation), DEI-601-24 (CDL drivers), ASI-828-22 (equipment rental), GDA-320-23 (Summit Park ES demolition), GDA-302-22 (Summit Park flooring), NTA-522-23 (Joppa View fire alarm), MWE-801-21 (reading intervention)
- Readoption of Board Policy 8260 on authority of individual board members
- Personnel actions: terminations, retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will consider nine contract awards and modifications, including the demolition of Summit Park Elementary School, a fire alarm upgrade at Joppa View Elementary, and a reading intervention program. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- Demolition of existing Summit Park Elementary School
- Joppa View Elementary School fire alarm system upgrade
- Summit Park Elementary replacement school flooring modification
- Reading intervention for secondary schools (added item)
- Equipment and tool rental services modification
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider new instructional materials, including experiential learning for financial readiness, secondary reading intervention, a community schools evaluation, and augmentative communication devices. They will also discuss new curriculum implementations such as a secondary English Language Arts request for information, the HMH Into Reading update, and an advanced mathematics sequence for elementary to middle school. The meeting includes presentations and discussions, with decisions to be made on these items.
- Experiential Learning in Financial and Career Readiness presentation
- Reading Intervention for Secondary Schools presentation
- Community Schools Systemwide Evaluation presentation
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices contract presentation
- Secondary EL RFI, HMH Into Reading update, and Elementary to Middle Advanced Mathematics Sequence
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss personnel actions, administrative appointments, public comment, and a proposed change to Board Policy 8260. The main discussion item is the superintendent's proposed FY2025 state capital budget request, with board action scheduled for September 12, 2023. The agenda also includes a report from the superintendent's transition team and announcements about a public hearing on the Campfield Early Learning Center closure.
- Consideration of terminations, retirements, and resignations (action items)
- Consideration of administrative appointments (action item)
- Report on proposed changes to Board Policy 8260 - Duties and Responsibilities: Authority of Individual Board Members (action/consent)
- Work session on FY2025 State Capital Budget Request (discussion)
- Public hearing on closure of Campfield Early Learning Center Program on August 23, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a public meeting with a closed session, personnel actions, contract awards, and reports. Key items include a report on the proposed closure of the Campfield Early Learning Center program and a report on the proposed FY2025 state capital budget request. The board will also consider changes to Board Policy 6301 on the school calendar and multiple contract awards.
- Report on proposed closure of Campfield Early Learning Center program
- Report on proposed FY2025 State Capital Budget Request
- Consideration of changes to Board Policy 6301 (School Calendar)
- Contract awards: Digital Library Resources, Document Imaging, Technology Solutions, School Bus Routes, Food Service, Security Systems, Custodial Products, Chesapeake HS Mechanical Upgrades, Deer Park Elementary Replacement
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, administrative appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Building and Contracts Committee will meet virtually on August 7, 2023, to consider 10 contract awards and modifications, all listed as consent actions. Items include digital library databases, document imaging equipment, technology solutions, school bus routes, food service supplies, security systems, custodial products, and construction-related contracts for Chesapeake High School and Deer Park Elementary School. The meeting is open session and will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Contract award for School Bus Routes III (NGO-414-23)
- Contract award for Technology Solutions, Products, and Services (JHO-700-24)
- Modification for Security System Access Control Installations (NTA-502-23)
- Contract for Chesapeake High School Mechanical Upgrades (JBO-705-23)
- Contract for Deer Park Elementary School Replacement School Package 1B Testing and Inspections (GDA-301-23)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will meet virtually on July 25, 2023, starting with a closed session at 6:00 p.m., followed by an open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider the meeting agenda, act on personnel matters (retirements and resignations) as consent items, and consider and recognize administrative appointments. The meeting is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session at 6:00 p.m.
- Consideration of the July 25, 2023 agenda
- Action on retirements (consent)
- Action on resignations (consent)
- Consideration of administrative appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2023, starting with a closed session, followed by an open session. The board will consider personnel matters, administrative appointments, public comment, and several policy changes. Key items include a vote on the Central and Northeast Area Middle School boundary recommendation (Option E) and approval of multiple contract awards, including construction packages for the Deer Park Elementary School replacement.
- Consideration of Central and Northeast Area Middle School boundary changes (Option E) affecting Cockeysville, Dumbarton, Golden Ring, Loch Raven Technical Academy, Middle River, Parkville, Perry Hall, Ridgely, and Stemmers Run middle schools
- Contract awards for Deer Park Elementary School replacement: general trades, site work, concrete, masonry, steel, roofing, glazing, drywall, food service, mechanical, electrical (multiple packages)
- Contract modifications: Medical Billing System (JBO-720-18), CCBC MOU (KSH-303-19), Enterprise Resource Planning System (JBO-716-23), Microsoft Software (JMI-619-18), HVAC controls (JME-521-21), Electrical services (NTA-521-23), Fencing (DEI-601-23), HVAC refrigeration (DEI-607-23)
- Proposed new Board Policy 0600 (Anti-Discrimination) and changes to policies 5000, 5330, 6002, 8315, 8400, 8410, 8420, 8430
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, deceased recognition, and administrative appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will consider consent agenda items for multiple contract awards and modifications, including a series of construction packages for the replacement Deer Park Elementary School. The committee will also review contracts for software, HVAC, electrical, and fencing services. One item, testing and inspections for Deer Park, has been pulled from the agenda.
- Deer Park Elementary replacement school: 15 construction packages (general trades, site work, concrete, masonry, steel, roofing, drywall, etc.)
- JBO-720-18 modification: Medicaid billing system for school-based services
- JBO-716-23: Enterprise Resource Planning system contract
- JMI-619-18 modification: Microsoft enterprise software solutions
- GDA-308-23 and GDA-309-23: chiller replacements at Logan and Martin Boulevard elementary schools
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting with a closed session at 6:00 p.m. and an open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider the agenda, act on retirements and resignations, and consider administrative appointments. The meeting is routine, with no major policy or budget items listed.
- Closed session at 6:00 p.m.
- Consideration of the June 27, 2023 agenda
- Action on retirements (attachment: 06272023 RETIREMENTS.pdf)
- Action on resignations (attachment: 062723 RESIGNATIONS.pdf)
- Consideration of administrative appointments (attachments: 062723 Administrative Appointments-BD.pdf and Addendum)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several policies, including recommitted drafts of Policy 0600 (Anti-Discrimination) and Policy 6301 (School Calendar), as well as new business on Policy 8260 (Authority of Individual Board Members). The committee will also address annual review requirements, including the 2023-2024 policies schedule, appeals and hearings handbook, and editing conventions. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; recommendations will go to the full Board.
- Policy 0600, Anti-Discrimination (recommitted by Board May 16, 2023)
- Policy 6301, School Calendar (recommitted by Board April 18, 2023)
- Policy 8260, Authority of Individual Board Members (new business)
- Policies scheduled for review 2023-2024 (Rule 8130)
- Appeals and Hearings Handbook 2023-2024
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to consider new business, including approval of 2023-2024 committee dates, a memorandum of understanding with CCBC and CCR, a third-party billing contract, and magnet program approval for the 2024-2025 school year. The committee will also receive program information updates on the Special Education Strategic Plan, the new elementary ELA curriculum professional learning plan, and the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and consideration.
- Approval of Curriculum Committee 2023-2024 meeting dates
- CCBC and CCR Memorandum of Understanding
- Third-party billing contract
- Magnet program approval for 2024-2025 school year
- Special Education Strategic Plan update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to receive program updates on SAT Day results and prep courses, as well as parent engagement efforts. The meeting includes opening remarks and announcements, with the next meeting scheduled for August 17, 2023.
- SAT Day results and SAT prep courses update (Ms. Joseph and Mr. Mustipher)
- Parent engagement update (Ms. Hahn and Ms. Sibley)
- Next Equity Committee meeting announced for August 17, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review two FY2023 audits: one on maintenance of student data and one on MSDE certifications. They will also receive an update on internal investigations and hold an administrative session. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- FY2023 Maintenance of Student Data Audit report
- FY2023 MSDE Certifications and Maintenance Audit report
- Office of Internal Audit Investigative Unit - May 2023 report
- Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will vote on the proposed Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study recommendation (Option E), which affects nine middle schools and establishes an attendance area for a new Northeast area school. The board will also consider the new superintendent's contract, the final FY2024 operating budget, personnel actions, and multiple policy changes. Public comment is scheduled, and several contract awards are on the consent agenda.
- Vote on Option E boundary changes affecting Cockeysville, Dumbarton, Golden Ring, Loch Raven Technical Academy, Middle River, Parkville, Perry Hall, Ridgely, and Stemmers Run middle schools
- Consideration of new superintendent's contract
- Final FY2024 operating budget with $500k reduction summary
- Personnel actions: terminations, retirements, resignations, non-renewals, leaves, appointments
- Contract awards including ASI-819-21 Mathematics program, CWA-123-23 Textbooks, and DEI-606-23 Student Growth Assessment
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will hear a preliminary design presentation for the Towson High School renovation and replacement project, then consider 20 contract awards and modifications, mostly under consent. Items include curriculum materials, assessments, technology staffing, custodial services, and facility maintenance. The meeting is virtual and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Preliminary design presentation for Towson High School renovation and replacement
- Contract award: Mathematics Grade 6 through Algebra 2 program modification (ASI-819-21)
- Contract award: Textbooks & Instructional Materials (CWA-123-23)
- Contract award: Custodial Contract Cleaning Services modification (MBU-522-17)
- Contract award: Hereford High School tennis court resurfacing (NGO-411-23)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to discuss contract spending authority, a proposed meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 school year, House Bill 175 regarding student member voting and training, and the FY2025 budget. They will also review a standard operating procedure for budget management of the Board of Education office. The meeting includes opening remarks and announcements.
- Contract Spending Authority presentation and backup documents
- Proposed Budget Committee meeting dates for SY 2023-2024
- House Bill 175 on student member voting and training
- FY2025 Budget Discussion
- Standard Operating Procedure for Board of Education budget management
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education is holding a virtual public hearing on the proposed FY2025 capital budget. The meeting includes opening remarks, public comment on the budget, and an announcement of the next board meeting. No specific budget figures or project details are listed in the agenda text.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2025 capital budget
- Public comment period on the capital budget
- Next board meeting announced for June 13, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will receive a report on proposed boundary changes for middle schools in the Central and Northeast areas, including establishing an attendance area for a new Northeast area middle school and expanding Pine Grove Middle School's attendance area. The board will also consider several personnel actions, contract awards, and policy changes. A public hearing on the boundary changes is scheduled for May 17, 2023, with a vote expected on June 13, 2023.
- Report on Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study (Option E) affecting Cockeysville, Dumbarton, Golden Ring, Loch Raven Technical Academy, Middle River, Parkville, Perry Hall, Ridgely, and Stemmers Run middle schools
- Contract awards: VEX Robotics instructional materials, web-based college/career platform, feedback/customer service solutions, milk & juice modification, fuel/gasoline/diesel modification, energy consultant modification, food waste composting services, job order contracting modification, Essex Elementary chiller replacement, Hereford High track resurfacing
- New Board Policy 0500 on workplace bullying
- Proposed changes to policies 2310 (organization charts), 4203 (compensation/benefits), 4402 (separation from employment), 7260 (marquee signs), 7520 (naming/renaming schools)
- Public hearing on Golden Ring Middle School program closure on May 3, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee of Baltimore County Schools will meet virtually to consider ten contract awards and modifications, including instructional materials, a career exploration platform, customer service solutions, milk and juice, fuel, energy consulting, composting, construction maintenance, and two school facility projects. All items are listed as action (consent) items, meaning they are likely to be approved as a block. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- JBO-720-23 VEX Robotics Instructional Materials
- GDA-306-23 Web Based College and Career Exploration Platform
- CWA-103-23 Modification Milk & Juice
- ARA-218-19 Modification Fuel, Gasoline and Diesel, Transport and Tank Wagon
- NTA-506-23 Essex Elementary School – Chiller Replacement
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss seven policies, including a new anti-discrimination policy (0600) and updates to policies on communications, employee conduct, grading, promotion/retention, graduation requirements, and student prayer. The committee will also receive a staff update on Policy 8341 regarding appeals before a hearing examiner. No final votes are scheduled; this is a review and discussion session.
- New Policy 0600, Anti-Discrimination, presented for review
- Policy 1100, Communications with the Public, draft reviewed
- Policy 4100, Employee Conduct and Responsibilities, draft reviewed
- Policy 5210, Grading and Reporting, discussed at committee request
- Policy 5200, Promotion and Retention, and Policy 5250, Graduation Requirements, reviewed
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will consider closing the Golden Ring Middle School program, along with personnel actions, policy changes, contract awards, and a budget transfer. The meeting includes a closed session, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and chair.
- Golden Ring Middle School program closure proposal
- FY2023 budget appropriation transfer to realign funds
- Contract awards for technology staffing, IT hardware, and custodial products
- Policy changes on workplace bullying, school calendar, and naming schools
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new instructional materials, including Advanced Placement Summer Institute, behavior analyst services, adult assistants, and elementary ELA supplemental materials. They will also receive an update on the Science of Reading program. The meeting is open session and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- Advanced Placement Summer Institute presentation
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst services
- Temporary Adult Assistants and Therapeutic Behavioral Aides
- Elementary ELA Supplemental/Interventional Materials
- Science of Reading program update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on the Advanced Placement program and an overview of equity training in the school system. The meeting includes opening remarks, program information updates, and announcements. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Update on Advanced Placement Program by Dr. Whisted and Dr. Wooldridge
- Overview of Equity Training in Baltimore County Public Schools by Mr. Handy
- Next meeting scheduled for April 13, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review audit results for FY 2023 purchasing (contracts, agreements, non-real estate leases) and the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. They will also receive an investigations update and set the next meeting date. The meeting includes an administrative function session, which is typically closed to the public.
- FY 2023 Purchasing – Contracts, Agreements, and Non-Real Estate Leases Audit Results
- FY2023 School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Audit Results
- Investigations Update from Office of Internal Audit Investigative Unit
- Next Audit Committee Meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023
- Administrative Function Session (closed session)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss legislative updates and review a list of state bills affecting public schools. The agenda includes bills on dual language education, anaphylactic food allergies, collective bargaining, health education, educator immunity, student voting, board elections, due process for disabled children, athletics, breakfast programs, family leave, poverty grants, and school safety. No votes are scheduled; the committee is discussing these items.
- HB0175: Baltimore County Board of Education student member voting
- HB0210: Board of Education member elections and appointments
- HB0056/SB0389: Dual language education teacher certification and program implementation
- HB0078/SB0120: Anaphylactic food allergies guidelines
- SB0938: School safety and student well-being policies
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will vote on a recommended boundary change for Deer Park Middle Magnet School, known as 'Option D,' which affects Deer Park, Northwest Academy, Franklin, and Pikesville middle schools. The board will also consider a large consent agenda of contract awards and modifications, personnel actions, and hear reports on MCAP results and school legislation.
- Vote on Deer Park Middle Magnet School boundary change (Option D) affecting Deer Park, Northwest Academy, Franklin, and Pikesville middle schools
- Consent agenda with 24 contract awards/modifications, including interpreting services, special education facilities, and construction services for artificial turf fields
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, leaves, and certificated appointments
- Report on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results
- Update on key school legislation in the 2023 session
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is holding a virtual meeting with the Equity Council. The agenda includes opening remarks, a program update from the Equity Advisory Planning Group, and announcements of future meetings. No votes or decisions are listed.
- Equity Advisory Planning Group update presented by Ms. Tiffany Stith
- Next Equity Committee meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
- Next Equity Committee meeting with Equity Council scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education of Baltimore County is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including personnel matters, a contract for an executive search firm for a superintendent, and the proposed FY2024 operating budget. The board will also hear public comment, consider a mental health resolution, and receive reports on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future implementation and other informational items.
- Contract award MWE-807-23 for an executive search firm for superintendent
- Consideration of the Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget, including athletic trainers, virtual learning program, and salary/wages
- Consideration of Resolution 2023-01 on mental health
- Report on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Implementation Plan
- Public hearing on Deer Park Middle Magnet School capacity relief boundary study on March 1, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to review an approved ESSER amendment and ESSER projections. The meeting includes opening remarks, new business on ESSER funding, and an announcement of the next meeting date.
- Review of approved ESSER amendment and ESSER projection
- BCPS ESSER Multi Year Summary for February 22, 2023
- Fiscal Services ESSER Multi Year Projections
- ESSER III Budget Narrative (October 2022) attached
- Next Budget Committee meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY2022 single audit report and an audit of new immigrant enrollment in the ESOL program. They will also receive an update on internal investigations. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams Live.
- FY2022 Single Audit report review
- FY2023 ESOL New Immigrant Enrollment Audit report
- Investigations update from the Office of Internal Audit Investigative Unit
- Next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee of the Baltimore County Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss and set its legislative priorities for the upcoming session. The agenda includes opening remarks, new business on legislative priorities, and an announcement of the next meeting date.
- Discussion of Board of Education legislative priorities
- Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams Live
- Next committee meeting scheduled for March 16, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Building and Contracts Committee will consider 17 contract awards and modifications, all listed as consent items. These include new contracts for arts programs, IT security, bus tracking, and vehicle purchases, as well as modifications for maintenance and school construction projects. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- CWA-104-23 Arts & World Cultures Out of School-Time Programs
- GDA-304-23 Bus Tracking Application – Mobile and Web-Based
- NTA-510-23 Purchase of Replacement and Additional Motor Vehicles
- JBO-711-23 Hereford High School – Boiler Replacement
- CWA-102-23 Lansdowne High School, Replacement School, Package 1A – Testing and Inspections
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Policy and Review Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several school board policies, including name-only changes, board-owned vehicles, tutoring services, student records, and public participation at meetings. The committee will also receive an update on a corrective action plan from the Office of the Inspector General. Most items are under review or discussion; no final votes are listed on this agenda.
- Corrective Action Plan update from Office of the Inspector General
- Policy 3170 (name change only)
- Policy 3128, Board-Owned Vehicles
- Policy 4005, Tutoring/Educational Services
- Policy 5230, Student Records
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new business, specifically curriculum contracts, and will review a spending report. The meeting includes opening remarks and announcements, with the next meeting scheduled for February 22, 2023.
- Review of curriculum contracts
- Spend report for Board Budget Committee (dated 01/26/2023, revised 01/30/2023)
- Next meeting: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education holds a work session to consider the Superintendent's proposed FY2024 County Capital Budget and continue work on the FY2024 Operating Budget. The board will also take action on personnel matters, review public comment guidelines, and receive a financial report for November 2022.
- Consideration of Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 County Capital Budget Request
- Work session on Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget
- Action on retirements, resignations, and certificated appointments
- Consideration of administrative appointments
- Review of public comment and attendance guidelines and procedures
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee is meeting virtually to discuss English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in county schools, including a presentation. The committee will also consider future topics and announce its next meeting date. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- ESOL presentation by Ms. Hernandez and Dr. Sullivan
- Discussion of Equity Committee topics
- Next meeting scheduled for February 23, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Budget Committee is meeting virtually to review the budget appropriation transfer (BAT) and budget line transfer (BLT) process, and to receive a report on FY2023 Q2 budget line transfers. The meeting includes opening remarks, new business, and announcements. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2023.
- Overview of Budget Appropriation Transfer (BAT) & Budget Line Transfer (BLT) process
- Report: FY2023 Q2 Budget Line Transfers (BLT)
- Next Budget Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 5:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY2023 Home School Audit report, receive mid-year updates on the audit work plan and investigations, and discuss new business. The meeting is open to the public and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Live.
- FY2023 Home School Audit report review
- FY2023 Mid-year Work Plan Update
- FY2023 Mid-year Investigations Update
- Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Board of Education will hold a work session on the proposed FY2024 county capital budget, review the superintendent's proposed operating budget, and consider policy changes. The board will also vote on numerous contract awards, including multiple packages for the Lansdowne High School replacement project and other facility and service contracts.
- Work session on proposed FY2024 county capital budget request
- Report on superintendent's proposed FY2024 operating budget
- Policy changes to Policy 1300 (Use of School Facilities) and Policy 3410 (Transportation Services)
- Contract awards for Lansdowne High School replacement (packages 2A-16A) and Loch Raven High School boiler/chiller replacement
- Contract modifications for transportation, consulting, radio communications, and other services
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Baltimore County Schools Building and Contracts Committee is meeting virtually to consider a series of contract awards and modifications, all listed as consent items. The most significant items are multiple construction packages for the new Lansdowne High School replacement, covering sitework, demolition, concrete, masonry, steel, and other trades. The committee will also review contracts for services like transportation, HVAC, and technology.
- Lansdowne High School replacement: 14 construction packages (sitework, demolition, concrete, masonry, steel, general construction, roofing, windows, drywall, painting, food service, mechanical, electrical)
- Loch Raven High School boiler and chiller replacement
- Loch Raven Technical Academy boiler replacement
- Electrification of school buses contract
- New Northeast Middle School right-of-way agreement with BGE