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 "city": "Baltimore County Schools",
 "state": "MD",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dg-bcps/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2025-08-12",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Board to vote on revised 2025-2026 school calendar with added early release days",
   "summary": "The Board of Education of Baltimore County will consider a revised 2025-2026 school calendar that adds two 3-hour early release days for students and extends the Thanksgiving holiday by one day. The board will also vote on several contract awards, including athletic officiating services and a student information system. Public comment is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3848/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=49"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-11",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on 11 contracts including student info system and school construction",
   "summary": "The Building and Contracts Committee will consider 11 contract awards, including a new Student Information System, a mass notification emergency communication system, and Microsoft software solutions. Other items include athletic officiating services, furniture, elevator repair, and construction projects at Pine Grove Middle School and Riderwood Elementary School. All items are listed as Action (Consent), meaning they may be approved in a single vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3738/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=50"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-22",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Baltimore County Board of Education meets July 22, 2025",
   "summary": "The Board will consider the July 22 agenda and act on personnel matters including terminations, retirements, resignations, and leaves. Administrative appointments will also be considered. The meeting includes a closed session at 6:00 p.m. and an open session at 6:30 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3813/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=51"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-08",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Baltimore County Board of Education to review policies and contract awards",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will consider changes to policies regarding telehealth services and board committees, while reviewing new policies on parent engagement and grading. The meeting includes a series of contract awards for school facilities, maintenance, and academic programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4092/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=52"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-07",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on 18 contracts including school construction and fuel",
   "summary": "The Building and Contracts Committee will consider 18 action items, including contracts for nonpublic special education facilities, professional development for multilingual learner teachers, a Tier 2 reading intervention program, and community school support services. Other items include leases, maintenance services, and construction projects such as a chiller replacement at Cockeysville Middle School and sitework at Dundalk High School. The meeting will be held virtually on July 7, 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3947/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=53"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-24",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Board of Education to consider administrative appointments and personnel changes",
   "summary": "The Baltimore County Board of Education will meet virtually to review personnel matters and administrative appointments. The session includes the consideration of retirements, resignations, and leaves.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4010/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=54"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-17",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review FY2025 community school and fundraiser audits",
   "summary": "The Audit Committee will receive reports on the FY2025 Community School Audit and the School Activity Fund Fundraiser Audit. The committee will also discuss the FY2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will conclude with a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4039/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=55"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-16",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "School board committee to review parent engagement policy and 2025-26 rules",
   "summary": "The Baltimore County Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet virtually to discuss unfinished business on Policy 1270 (Parent and Family Engagement) and begin annual review of policies for the 2025-2026 school year, including Rule 8130, Policy 5120 on Excuses and Absences, and the Appeals and Hearings Handbook. The committee will also discuss a Community Schools Policy and review its own work.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4086/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=56"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-12",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Curriculum Committee considers resources for multilingual learner teachers",
   "summary": "The Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss instructional materials and administrative planning. The body will consider professional development resources for K-12 teachers of multilingual learners and establish meeting dates for the 2025-2026 term.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4112/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=57"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-11",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Equity Committee to review Equity Snapshot update",
   "summary": "The Equity Committee will receive an update on the Equity Snapshot during new business. The committee will also review proposed meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year. The next meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4115/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=58"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-10",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Board to vote on final FY2026 operating budget and policy changes",
   "summary": "The Board of Education of Baltimore County will consider the final Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and vote on proposed changes to several board policies, including the Student Behavior Code and Advanced Academics policy. The board will also vote on personnel matters, administrative appointments, course changes for 2025-2026, and multiple contract awards. Public comment is scheduled for school-system affiliated groups, unions, nonprofit community groups, and individual citizens.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4396/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=59"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-09",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "School board committee to vote on 21 contracts including Chromebooks and bus safety",
   "summary": "The Building and Contracts Committee will consider 21 contract awards, including purchases of Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, a school bus safety initiative, and digital content. The committee will also vote on contracts for asphalt, concrete, electrical upgrades at multiple elementary schools, and architectural consulting services. All items are listed as Action (Consent), meaning they are likely to be approved as a group.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4241/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=60"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-22",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Equity Committee meets with Equity Council for student panel",
   "summary": "The Equity Committee and Equity Council will hold a virtual meeting with opening remarks, a student perspective panel discussion, and announcements including the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4254/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=61"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-21",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Joint meeting of Board of Education and Area Education Advisory Councils",
   "summary": "The Board of Education and Area Education Advisory Councils are holding a joint meeting. The only listed item is a discussion of the attached agenda. No other business is specified in the source document.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4268/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=62"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-20",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Board considers boundary changes for Greenleigh residential development",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will review a recommendation to realign attendance boundaries for the Greenleigh development to affect Chase and Vincent Farm elementary schools. The meeting also includes votes on several board policies and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4435/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=63"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-15",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Curriculum Committee to consider 2025-2026 course changes and instructional materials",
   "summary": "The Curriculum Committee will meet virtually to review proposed instructional materials and assessment tools. The body is also considering changes to courses for the 2025-2026 school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4420/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=64"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-14",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Public hearing for FY2027 Capital Budget cancelled",
   "summary": "The Board of Education of Baltimore County has cancelled the public hearing scheduled for May 14, 2025. The cancellation is due to a lack of community registration. Testimony regarding the proposed FY2027 Capital Budget may still be sent via email.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4431/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=65"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-13",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review employee benefits eligibility audit",
   "summary": "The Baltimore County Board of Education's Audit Committee will meet virtually on May 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The committee will receive a report on the FY2025 Employee Benefits Eligibility Audit. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4448/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=66"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-12",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Committee to review grading, telehealth, and student conduct policies",
   "summary": "The Baltimore County Board of Education's Policy Review Committee will discuss four policies: grading and reporting (Policy 5210), telehealth services (Policy 5440), student conduct (Policy 5550), and board committee duties (Policy 8270). The committee will also discuss a Community Schools Policy and set meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4488/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=67"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-08",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Equity Committee to discuss National Board Certification for Teachers",
   "summary": "The Baltimore County Schools Equity Committee will meet virtually to conduct new business and hear announcements. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding National Board Certification for Teachers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4464/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=68"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-06",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Board to vote on Arbutus and Catonsville middle school boundary changes",
   "summary": "The Board of Education of Baltimore County will vote on two boundary changes: one affecting Arbutus and Catonsville middle schools, and another affecting Hillcrest and Westchester elementary schools. The board will also consider personnel actions, contract awards, and proposed policy changes. Public comment is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4708/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=69"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-05",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Building and Contracts Committee to review 16 contract awards",
   "summary": "The Building and Contracts Committee is meeting virtually to consider several consent action items regarding contract awards. These items cover a range of school system needs including instructional materials, facility upgrades, and administrative services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4559/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=70"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-30",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Committee reviews education bills and legislative session outcomes",
   "summary": "The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee is meeting to review unfinished business regarding various education bills. The committee will also discuss outcomes from the legislative session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4575/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=71"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-24",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Curriculum Committee to consider ELD and math contracts",
   "summary": "The Curriculum Committee will discuss a literacy intervention update, a secondary English Language Development curriculum update, and consider contracts for ELD curriculum and Illustrative Math (Kendall Hunt) extension. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4596/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-22",
   "body": "Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review FY2025 audits and approve FY2026 workplan",
   "summary": "The Audit Committee will review reports on the Data Warehouse and National Board Certification audits for FY2025. The body will also discuss the Quarter 3 Internal Audit Work Plan update and consider approval of the FY2026 Office of Internal Audit Workplan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4627/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bcps.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=73"
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