Harford County Public Schools, MD
No tenemos próximas reuniones registradas para Harford County Public Schools. El registro más reciente que tenemos es del Mon Aug 10, 2026. Es posible que las reuniones más nuevas aún no se hayan publicado en el portal oficial, o que aún no las hayamos recopilado. Esto describe nuestro registro, no si el consejo o junta se ha reunido.
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Board to close meeting for collective bargaining negotiations
The Board of Education of Howard County will hold a virtual open meeting that immediately moves to a closed session. The board will vote on a motion to close the meeting to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and related matters. The closed session agenda lists only negotiations.
- Vote to close the meeting for collective bargaining negotiations
- Closed session to discuss negotiations and related legal matters
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Monday, August 10, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss negotiations.
File Attachments
3. CLOSED MEETING AGENDA
Subject
A. Negotiations
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. CLOSED MEETING AGENDA
Type
File Attachments
Thu Jul 16, 2026
4 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - No Evening Session
La Junta inicia la discusión del Presupuesto de Capital del AF2028
La Junta de Educación escuchará el informe final del Comité de Revisión del Presupuesto Operativo, discutirá el desarrollo del Presupuesto de Capital del Año Fiscal 2028 y votará sobre partidas de consentimiento, incluyendo licitaciones/contratos, donaciones, el Plan de Mantenimiento Integral del AF2027 y el Plan de Auditoría Interna del AF2027. Se han programado foros públicos tanto en la sesión de las 4 p.m. como en la de las 7 p.m.
- Informe Final del Comité de Revisión del Presupuesto Operativo (OBRC) presentado por los copresidentes
- Discusión de inicio del desarrollo del Presupuesto de Capital del Año Fiscal 2028
- Aprobación del Plan de Mantenimiento Integral del AF2027
- Aprobación del Plan de Auditoría Interna propuesto para el AF2027
- Acción de consentimiento de licitaciones y contratos
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education approves personnel and FY 2027 maintenance and audit plans
The Board of Education approved the personnel agenda, administrative appointments, and a comprehensive consent agenda. A motion to rescind a June 25th resolution regarding the Facilities Prioritization Workgroup failed. The Board also held a kickoff discussion for the Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Budget.
- Approved Personnel Agenda (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Administrative Appointments and Promotions (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Restricted Consent Agenda including July 7 and July 13 closed meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Bids and Contracts (6-0)
- Approved FY 2027 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (6-0)
- Approved Proposed FY 2027 Internal Audit Plan (6-0)
- Approved Proposed FY 2027 OBRC Charter (6-0)
- Denied motion to rescind June 25th Facilities Prioritization Workgroup Resolution (2-4)
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
4 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - No Evening Session
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - 4 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - No Evening Session
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
07 16 26 Agenda.pdf (155 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Meg Ricks, second by Antonia Watts.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jolene Mosley, Antonia Watts, Meg Ricks, Jacquelin McCoy, Andrea Chamblee, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC FORUM - Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public, bargaining units and sponsored groups to provide brief comments, reports, or updates to the School Board. This forum may not be used to address specific student or personnel matters. The Board expects that the reports and announcements will conform with Board policies and within the set time limits. Comments shared during public forum are those of the speaker and do not represent the views of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the Howard County Public School System.
Su …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Board of Education to hold closed session on personnel and negotiations
The Board of Education of Howard County will meet in a virtual session that moves from open to closed. The closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining negotiations, and ethics panel recommendations.
- Personnel appointments and promotions
- Collective bargaining negotiations
- Ethics panel recommendations
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education holds closed session on personnel and negotiations
The Board of Education met in a virtual closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining. The Board voted on appointments, promotions, and ethics panel recommendations, though specific outcomes were not detailed in the record.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (6/0)
- Voted on appointments and promotions
- Voted on Panel Ethics recommendations
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Monday, July 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss personnel, negotiations and the ethics panel’s recommendation.
File Attachments
3. CLOSED MEETING AGENDA
Subject
A. Personnel - A …
Tue Jul 7, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta pasa a sesión cerrada para negociaciones
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard llevará a cabo una reunión virtual abierta y luego votará para entrar en una sesión cerrada para realizar negociaciones de negociación colectiva. El único punto sustancial en la agenda es una moción para cerrar la reunión con ese propósito.
- Moción para cerrar la sesión para negociaciones de negociación colectiva
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✓ Decidido: Board enters closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
The board approved a motion to enter a closed session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. The minutes note that members discussed the negotiations and voted on the matter, but do not record the specific outcome or tally. These negotiations determine school district staff contracts, which directly affect district operations and services. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (5/0)
- Discussed collective bargaining negotiations (outcome not recorded)
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Jul 7, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
Jul 7, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss negotiations.
File Attachments
07 07 26 Open to Close.mp4 (3,671 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The …
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
July 7, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss negotiations. The motion was seconded by Dr. Chen and approved (5/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee; Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.; and Antonia Watts
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: William Barnes; Superintendent; Karalee Turner-Little, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent; Stephen Cowles, General Counsel; Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations; Darin Conforti, Executive Director of Budget; and April Harrison, Administrator
1. To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations.
Board members and staff discussed collective bargaining negotiations. Board members voted on the matter.
Adjourned: 5:22 p.m. Submitted by: ______ …
Thu Jun 25, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta ratifica el contrato de empleados de AFSCME, aprueba nuevas contrataciones y subvenciones
La Junta de Educación ratificó un convenio colectivo con la American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). También aprobó nuevas contrataciones bajo contrato, nombramientos administrativos y una agenda de consentimiento que incluyó donaciones, licitaciones/contratos y subvenciones federales para los programas Perkins, IDEA Part C e IDEA Part B. La junta reconoció al miembro estudiantil y escuchó comentarios públicos sobre las bibliotecas y la historia asiático-americana en las escuelas primarias.
- Ratificó el acuerdo con la unidad de negociación de empleados de AFSCME
- Aprobó nuevas contrataciones de personal y nombramientos/ascensos administrativos
- Aprobó la subvención de fórmula Perkins FY27 para educación técnica y profesional
- Aprobó las subvenciones IDEA Part C y Part B FY27 para educación especial
- Aprobó donaciones y licitaciones/contratos como parte de la agenda de consentimiento
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✓ Decidido: The Board of Education ratified the AFSCME agreement and approved several policies.
The Board of Education ratified an agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Members also approved multiple grading and reporting policies and a series of consent agenda items.
- Ratified the AFSCME agreement
- Approved Student Member of the Board of Education Proclamation
- Approved Personnel Agenda (1 abstention)
- Approved Restricted Consent Agenda
- Approved Consent Agenda items A, C, D, E, F, G, I
- Approved 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan (3 nay)
- Approved Policy 9000 - Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment (1 nay)
- Approved Policy 8015 - PreK-12 Promotion, Retention, and Accelerated Grade Placement
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Andrea Chamblee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Andrea Chamblee, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Erin Alistar, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC FORUM - 4 p.m. Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public, bargaining units and sponsored groups to provide brief comments, reports, or updates to the School Board. This forum may not be used to address specific student or personnel matters. The Board expects that the reports and announcements will conform with Board policies and within the set time limits. Comments shared during public forum are those of the speaker and do not represent the views of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the Howard County Public School System.
Subject
A. Community Membe …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
June 25, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a regularly scheduled hybrid meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen
Jacquelin McCoy
Jolene Mosley
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Antonia Watts
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
April Harrison, Administrator
1. OPENING OF MEETING - Approval of the Agenda
Move approval of the agenda. …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta pasa a sesión cerrada por personal, negociaciones y ética
La Junta de Educación de Howard County está votando para convocar una reunión cerrada para discutir asuntos de personal, negociaciones de contratación colectiva y la recomendación de un panel de ética. La acción fue aprobada por una votación de 7-0. No hay decisiones ni propuestas públicas en la agenda.
- Moción para cerrar la sesión citando personal, negociaciones y la recomendación del panel de ética
- La agenda de la sesión cerrada incluye tres temas: Personal, Negociaciones, Recomendación del Panel de Ética
- La moción fue aprobada 7-0; todos los miembros presentes votaron a favor
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education discusses personnel and collective bargaining in closed session
The Board of Education met in a closed session to address several personnel and negotiation matters. The session included discussions regarding staff appointments, promotions, an Ethics Panel recommendation, and collective bargaining negotiations.
- Approved transition to closed session (6-0)
- Voted on staff appointments and promotions
- Voted on Ethics Panel recommendation
- Voted on collective bargaining negotiations
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Monday, June 22, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss personnel, negotiations and the ethics panel’s recommendation.
File Attachments
06 22 26 Open to Close.mp4 (4,307 KB)
Motion & Voting …
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
June 22, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel and negotiations. The motion was seconded by Ms. Chamblee and approved (6/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee; Jacky McCoy; Antonia Watts; and Jolene Mosley
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: Stephen Cowles, General Counsel; Anna Rungfarsangaroon, Deputy General Counsel (left 5:16 p.m.); Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations (joined 5:18 p.m.); Jenn Webster, Chief Academic Officer, Ed.D.; (left 4:56 p.m.); Brian Hull, Chief Financial Officer (joined 5:18 p.m.); Maira Lazdins, Executive Director, Human Resources (left 5:17 p.m.); Dianne Morris, Executive Director of Secondary Schools (joined 4:57 p.m.); David Larner, Executive Director of Elementary Schools (joined 4:57 p.m.); and April Harrison, Administrator
1. The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, performance evaluation of appointees, employee …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - NO EVENING SESSION
La Junta escucha informe sobre el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones Educativas 2026
La Junta de Educación celebra una reunión especial con un informe del superintendente, nombramientos de personal y varios puntos de la agenda de consentimiento. Escucharán un informe sobre el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones Educativas 2026, una actualización de la política de alfabetización y recibirán una actualización trimestral de datos sobre cinco áreas de enfoque. La mayoría de los puntos de acción, incluidos los de personal y consentimiento, fueron aprobados mediante votaciones.
- Aprobó nombramientos y promociones administrativas (Agenda de Personal)
- Recibió el informe sobre el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones Educativas 2026
- Escuchó el Informe de Política de Alfabetización de MSDE e Implementación del Distrito
- Aprobó la Agenda Trimestral de julio a septiembre de 2026 y el calendario de reuniones de la Junta 2026-2027
- Recibió la Actualización Trimestral de Datos de las Cinco Áreas de Enfoque 2025-26 (Trimestre 3)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda, personnel and consent items at special meeting
The Board approved the meeting agenda. It approved the Personnel Agenda covering appointments and promotions. Both the restricted consent agenda and the regular consent agenda were approved. All motions carried with the recorded vote counts.
- Agenda approved (7 yeas)
- Personnel agenda approved (6 yeas, 1 abstain)
- Restricted consent agenda approved (7 yeas)
- Consent agenda approved (7 yeas)
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - NO EVENING SESSION
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 11, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - NO EVENING SESSION
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Jolene Mosley, second by Linfeng Chen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Andrea Chamblee, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. REPORT
Subject
A. Superintendent Report
Meeting
Jun 11, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - NO EVENING SESSION
Category
2. REPORT
Type
File Attachments
6-11-26 Sup BOE Report.pdf (276 KB)
3. PERSONNEL AGENDA (*Restricted) - Under Sectdion 3-701 of the Education Article of the Annotatated Code of Maryland, the Student Member may not vote on these matters. Passage of a motion by the Board on these matters requires an affirmative vote of four (4) board members.
Subject
A. Appo …
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SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
June 11, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen
Jacquelin McCoy
Jolene Mosley
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Antonia Watts
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Karalee Turner Little, Deputy Superintendent
April Harrison, Administrator
1. OPENING OF MEETING - Approval of the Agenda
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Jolene Mosley, second by Linfeng Chen …
Mon Jun 8, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta vota cerrar la reunión por personal y negociaciones
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard votó unánimemente (5-0) convocar a una sesión cerrada para discutir asuntos de personal y negociaciones de convenios colectivos. La parte abierta de la reunión fue únicamente procedimental antes de pasar a la sesión cerrada.
- Moción de Meg Ricks, secundada por Linfeng Chen para cerrar la reunión para la discusión de personal y negociaciones
- Votación: 5 a favor (Jacquelin McCoy, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo), Andrea Chamblee no estuvo presente
- La agenda de la sesión cerrada incluye temas de Personal y Negociaciones
- Reunión realizada virtualmente a las 4:30 P.M. el 8 de junio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education discusses personnel and collective bargaining
The Board of Education held a closed session to address staff appointments, promotions, and collective bargaining negotiations. Specific outcomes for individual personnel matters or negotiation terms were not recorded in the minutes.
- Entered closed session (5-0)
- Reviewed staff appointments and promotions
- Discussed collective bargaining negotiations
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Monday, June 8, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss personnel and negotiations.
File Attachments
06 08 26 Open to Close.mp4 (4,192 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move that the Board of Education …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
June 8, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel and negotiations. The motion was seconded by Dr. Chen and approved (5/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee (joined 4:36 p.m.); Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.; Jacky McCoy; and Jolene Mosley
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: William Barnes; Superintendent; Stephen Cowles, General Counsel; Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations (joined 5:18 p.m.); Michael Carson, Acting Executive Director, Employee and Labor Relations (joined 5:37 p.m.); Brian Hull, Chief Financial Officer (joined 5:18 p.m.); Maira Lazdins, Executive Director, Human Resources (left 5:17 p.m.); Jen Robinson, Director of Schools (left 5:17 p.m.); Darin Conforti, Executive Director of Budget (joined 5:18 p.m.); and April Harrison, Administrator
1. The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over who …
Fri Jun 5, 2026
2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
El comité de auditoría analiza las auditorías escolares emitidas y en curso
El Comité de Auditoría y Finanzas revisará y analizará las auditorías escolares de varias escuelas del condado de Howard, incluidas las auditorías emitidas para Cedar Lane, Centennial HS, Homewood Center y River Hill HS, y las auditorías en curso para Clarksville MS, Hammond HS, Longfellow ES y Veterans ES. El comité también analizará una evaluación de riesgos, recibirá una actualización sobre el OBRC y aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión se basa principalmente en la discusión.
- Aprobación de las actas del comité de auditoría del 19 de diciembre de 2025
- Discusión de auditorías escolares emitidas: Cedar Lane School, Centennial HS, Homewood Center, River Hill HS
- Discusión de auditorías en curso: Clarksville MS, Hammond HS, Longfellow ES, Veterans ES
- Discusión de auditorías en etapa de planificación: Ellicott Mills MS, Thomas Viaduct MS
- Discusión de la evaluación de riesgos y actualización del OBRC
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved agenda and set next meeting date
The Audit and Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the December 19, 2025 minutes by consensus. The committee scheduled its next meeting for September 11 at 1 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
- Approved agenda (consensus)
- Approved December 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
- Scheduled next meeting for September 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. (consensus)
- Adjourned meeting at 2:24 p.m. (consensus)
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Friday, June 5, 2026
2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 5, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 12 19 25 Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Jun 5, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Minutes
File Attachments
3. SCHOOL AUDITS AND REVIEWS (David Clark -15 minutes)
Subject
A. Cedar Lane School - Issued
Meeting
Jun 5, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. SCHOOL AUDITS AND REVIEWS (David Clark -15 minutes)
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
B. Centennial HS - Issued
Meeting
Jun 5, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. SCHOOL AUDITS AND REVIEWS (David Clark -15 minutes)
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
C. Clarksville MS - In Process
Meeting
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
June 5, 2025
The Board of Education’s Audit and Finance Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Friday, June 5, 2026. The meeting came to order at 2:00 p.m. A quorum of the committee was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Committee Members:
Meg Ricks, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Jolene Mosley
Board Staff:
David Clark, Internal Auditor
April Harrison, Board Administrator
School System Staff:
Brian Hull, Chief Financial Officer
Robet Bruce, Director of Procurement
Sundeep Patel, Controller
Pierre van Greunen, Officer of Safety, Environment, and Risk Management
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Ricks called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
By consensus, the agenda and December 19, 2025, meeting minutes were approved by committee members.
SCHOOL AUDITS
Mr. Clark provided updates and status of audits of Cedar Lane School, Centennial HS, Clarksville MS, Ellicott Mills MS, Hammond HS, Homewood Center, Longellow ES,
River Hill, Thomas Viaduct MS, and Veterans ES.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Mr. Clark shared an update and status of the risk assessment. Committee members asked clarifying questions.
BOARD AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
Mr. Clark provided an update on the OBRC. Committee members had discussion and asked clarifying question …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
El comité de políticas discutirá la representación estudiantil, las adquisiciones y el transporte
El Comité de Políticas de la Junta de Educación se reunirá virtualmente para discutir y revisar tres políticas: la Política 2010 sobre la representación estudiantil, la Política 4050 sobre la adquisición de bienes y servicios, y la Política 5200 sobre el transporte estudiantil. El comité también aprobará las actas de una reunión anterior y revisará el estado de las políticas bajo consideración.
- Discusión de la Política 2010 Representación Estudiantil
- Discusión de la Política 4050 Adquisición de Bienes y/o Servicios
- Discusión de la Política 5200 Transporte Estudiantil
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Políticas del 12 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved agenda, then opened discussion on three school policies
The Policy Committee met virtually to approve the meeting agenda and May 12 minutes by consensus. Staff then opened discussions on Policies 2010, 4050, and 5200 for clarifying questions with committee members. No final votes or policy changes were recorded during this session. Next meeting dates remain to be determined.
- Approved agenda and May 12 minutes by consensus
- Opened discussion on Policy 2010 (Student Representation) for clarifying questions
- Opened discussion on Policy 4050 (Procurement of Goods/Services) for clarifying questions
- Opened discussion on Policy 5200 (Student Transportation) for clarifying questions
- Set next committee meeting dates to TBD
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
The Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Policy Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 05 12 26 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Minutes
File Attachments
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Subject
A. Status of current policies under review
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Type
File Attachments
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Subject
A. Policy 2010 Student Representation
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
B. Policy 4050 Procurement of Goods and/or Services (Robert Bruce)
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY POLICY COMMITTEE
June 4, 2026
The Board of Education’s Policy Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The following were present:
Committee Members:
Antonia Watts, Chair
Jennifer Swickard Mallo
Board Staff
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
School System Staff:
Antwan Perry, Ed.D., Policy Manager, Office of General Counsel
Robert Bruce, Director, Procurement (left 3:42 p.m.)
Jahantab Siddiqui, Director, Student Transportation (left 3:57 p.m.)
Janice Yetter, Director, Special Education – Secondary Schools (left 3:57 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
Antonia Watts called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
By consensus , the agenda and 05 12 26 Minutes were approved by the committee members.
POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Dr. Perry shared the current policy activity chart.
POLICY DISCUSSION
Dr. Perry opened discussion on Policy 2010 – Student Representation. Committee members had discussion with school system staff and asked clarifying questions.
Dr. Perry opened the discussion on Policy 4050 Procurement of Goods and/or Services. Committee members had discussion with school system staff and asked clarifying questions.
Dr. Perry opened the discussion on Policy 5200 Student Transportation. Committee members had discussion with school system sta …
Thu May 21, 2026
4:30 p.m. Board of Education Work Session and Approval (tentative) of the FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program
La junta escolar del condado de Howard aprueba presupuestos de $1.69B operativos y $122.7M de capital
La Junta de Educación del condado de Howard llevó a cabo una sesión de trabajo y aprobó el presupuesto operativo para el año fiscal 2027 en $1,692,542,271, el presupuesto de capital en $122,704,000 y el Plan Maestro a Largo Plazo FY27-36 en $1,408,177,000. La junta también adoptó las tarifas de matrícula y autorizó el uso de $6.8M del saldo del fondo. Las mociones para eliminar 6.0 puestos de asistentes de seguridad FTE y 1.0 puesto de secretario de RR.HH. FTE fueron rechazadas.
- Aprobó el Presupuesto Operativo revisado para el FY27: $1,692,542,271
- Aprobó el Presupuesto de Capital revisado para el FY27: $122,704,000
- Aprobó el Plan Maestro a Largo Plazo FY27-2036: $1,408,177,000
- Estableció tarifas de matrícula: Primaria/Secundaria dentro del estado $15,700, Educación Especial $47,100; fuera del estado $23,170/$69,510
- Fallaron las mociones para eliminar 6.0 puestos FTE de Asistente de Seguridad Escolar y Cultura y 1.0 puesto FTE de Secretario Administrativo en RR.HH.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
4:30 p.m. Board of Education Work Session and Approval (tentative) of the FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program
10910 Clarksville Pike
Elllicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Board of Education Work Session and Approval (tentative) of the FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move to approve the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Meg Ricks.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Andrea Chamblee, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. WORK SESSION
Subject
A. FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Board of Education Work Session and Approval (tentative) of the FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program
Category
2. WORK SESSION
Type
Action, Work Session
File Attachments
Watts Budget Request 5-19-2026.xlsx (211 KB)
Board Memo on CE Recommended Budget (002).pdf (841 KB)
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Tue May 19, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta aprueba el código de conducta estudiantil, los precios del almuerzo y el cuadro de la APFO; un artículo de consentimiento falla
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard se reunió el 19 de mayo de 2026 y tomó medidas sobre varios puntos. Aprobaron el código de conducta estudiantil, los precios del almuerzo escolar para 2026-2027, el cuadro de la Ordenanza de Instalaciones Públicas Adecuadas (APFO) y otros artículos de la agenda de consentimiento. Una moción para aprobar un artículo de la agenda de consentimiento no identificado (Artículo I) falló con una votación de 4-2 y una abstención.
- Aprobó el Código de Conducta Estudiantil para reducir las tasas desproporcionadas de suspensión
- Aprobó los Precios del Almuerzo Escolar 2026-2027
- Aprobó el Cuadro de la Ordenanza de Instalaciones Públicas Adecuadas (APFO) para la distribución equitativa de recursos
- Aprobó los Nombramientos y Promociones de Personal y Administrativos
- La moción para aprobar el Artículo I de la agenda de consentimiento falló (4 a favor, 2 en contra, 1 abstención)
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✓ Decidido: Board approves school lunch prices and multiple district policies
The Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 school lunch prices and several policies regarding bullying, athletics, and procurement. The Board failed to reach an agreement on an inclement weather virtual education plan and rejected a proposal for student residency and enrollment policy.
- Approved 2026-2027 School Lunch Prices
- Approved Policy 4040 Fixed Assets
- Approved modified Policy 6030 Procurement of Architectural and Construction Management Services
- Approved Policy 7140 and 9460 regarding Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
- Approved Policy 9080 Interscholastic Athletic Program
- Denied Policy 9000 Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment
- Denied three separate options for Inclement Weather - Virtual Education Day Plan
- Approved Personnel Agenda and Appointments/Promotions
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
05 19 26 Agenda.pdf (183 KB)
05 19 26 Agenda Amended.pdf (126 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda as amended.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Jolene Mosley.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Andrea Chamblee, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
Not Present at Vote: Erin Alistar
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Subject
A. PUBLIC FORUM - Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public to provide their views to the School Board and comments are not intended to be nor should be conveyed as viewpoints of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the Howard County Public School System.
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Type
Procedural
The Board looks forward to hearing comme …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
May 19, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen
Jacquelin McCoy
Jolene Mosley
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Antonia Watts
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board (joined at 7:00 p.m.)
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Karalee Turner Little, Deputy Superintendent
April Harrison, Adminis …
Mon May 18, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La junta escolar vota por cerrar la reunión para una discusión de personal
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard está llevando a cabo una reunión virtual que comienza en sesión abierta y luego vota para pasar a sesión cerrada. El único punto de acción es una moción para cerrar la reunión para discutir asuntos de personal, incluyendo nombramientos, empleo y evaluaciones de desempeño. La agenda no contiene otros asuntos públicos ni decisiones.
- Moción para convocar a una sesión cerrada para discutir asuntos de personal (nombramiento, empleo, disciplina, compensación, etc.)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved closed session to discuss personnel
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session to discuss personnel matters. The session was called by a motion from Ms. Ricks and approved by a 6-0 vote. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)
- Discussed personnel appointments and promotions
- Discussed matters affecting specific individuals
- No action taken on personnel matters
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Monday, May 18, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
May 18, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
May 18, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss personnel.
File Attachments
05 18 26 Open to Close.mp4 (3,345 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipli …
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
May 18, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel. The motion was seconded by Dr. Chen and approved (6/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee; Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.; Jacky McCoy; and Jolene Mosley
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: William Barnes; Superintendent; Maira Lazdins, Executive Director; and April Harrison, Administrator (left 4:42 p.m.)
1. The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.
Staff presented appointments and promotions. Board members asked clarifying questions and voted on the matter.
Board members discussed matters affecting personnel. No action was taken.
Adjourned: 5:29 p.m. &nbs …
Tue May 12, 2026
4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
El comité de políticas analiza las políticas de calificación y disciplina
El Comité de Políticas de la Junta de Educación revisará y analizará diversas políticas educativas, incluyendo la calificación y el reporte para escuela secundaria y primaria, la disciplina estudiantil, y la promoción/retención. La reunión es virtual; los miembros de la comunidad pueden enviar un correo electrónico para observar.
- Análisis de la Política 8020 Calificación y Reporte: Escuela Media y Secundaria
- Análisis de la Política 9200 Disciplina Estudiantil
- Análisis de la Política 8015 Promoción, Retención y Colocación de Grado Acelerada de Pre-K-12
- Análisis de la Política 8010 Calificación y Reporte: Pre-Kindergarten - Grado 5
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Políticas del 14 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Policy Committee discussed grading, promotion, and student discipline policies
The Policy Committee held a virtual meeting to review the current policy activity chart. Members discussed several policies including middle/high school grading, student discipline, grade placement, and pre-K through grade 5 grading.
- Approved agenda and April 14, 2026 minutes by consensus
- Discussed Policy 8020 – Grading and Reporting: Middle and High School
- Discussed Policy 9200 Student Discipline
- Discussed Policy 8015 Pre-K-12 Promotion, Retention and Accelerated Grade Placement
- Discussed Policy 8010 – Grading & Reporting: Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
The Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Policy Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 04 14 26 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Minutes
File Attachments
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Subject
A. Status of current policies under review
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Type
File Attachments
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Subject
A. Policy 8020 Grading and Reporting: Middle and High School
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
B. Policy 9200 Student Discipline
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Edu …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY POLICY COMMITTEE
MAY 12, 2026
The Board of Education’s Policy Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The following were present:
Committee Members:
Antonia Watts, Chair
Jennifer Swickard Mallo
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board
Board Staff
April Harrison, Board Administrator
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
School System Staff:
Antwan Perry, Ed.D., Policy Manager, Office of General Counsel
CALL TO ORDER
Antonia Watts called the meeting to order at 4 :34 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
By consensus , the agenda and 04 14 26 Minutes were approved by the committee members.
POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Dr. Perry shared the current policy activity chart. Committee members asked clarifying questions.
POLICY DISCUSSION
Dr. Perry opened discussion on Policy 8020 – Grading and Reporting: Middle and High School. Committee members had discussion with school system staff and asked clarifying questions.
Dr. Perry opened the discussion on Policy 9200 Student Discipline. Committee members had discussion with school system staff and asked clarifying questions.
Dr. Perry opened the discussion on Policy 8015 Pre-K-12 Promotion, Retention and Accelerated Grade Placement. Committee members had discussion with school system staff and asked clarifying questions. …
Mon May 11, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta pasa a sesión cerrada para negociaciones
La Junta de Educación llevó a cabo una breve sesión abierta únicamente para votar el cierre de la reunión para negociaciones de convenios colectivos. La única acción tomada fue aprobar el traslado a sesión cerrada, sin discusión pública de los puntos sustantivos de la agenda.
- Moción para cerrar la reunión para negociaciones de convenios colectivos (Aprobada 6-0, McCoy ausente)
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✓ Decidido: Board enters closed session to discuss collective bargaining
The Board of Education entered a closed session to conduct or consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations. The motion to enter the closed session was approved by a 6-0 vote.
- Entered closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (6-0)
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Monday, May 11, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss negotiations.
File Attachments
05 11 26 Open to Close.mp4 (3,065 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The …
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
May 11, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss negotiations. The motion was seconded by Dr. Chen and approved (6/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee; Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.; Jacky McCoy (joined 4:32 p.m.); Jolene Mosley; and Antonia Watts
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: William Barnes; Superintendent; Karalee Turner-Little, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent; Stephen Cowles, General Counsel; Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations; Michael Carson, Acting Executive Director, Employee and Labor Relations; Brian Hull, Chief Financial Officer; Darin Conforti, Executive Director of Budget; and April Harrison, Administrator
1. To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations.
Board members and staff discussed collective bargaining negotiations. Board members voted on the matter.
Adjourned: 5:07 p.m. …
Mon May 4, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta vota cerrar la reunión para una discusión de personal
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard convocó una reunión virtual abierta-cerrada y votó unánimemente entrar en una sesión cerrada. La sesión cerrada es para discutir asuntos de personal, incluyendo nombramientos, empleo y evaluaciones de desempeño. No se llevó a cabo ningún negocio público sustantivo.
- La moción para cerrar la sesión fue aprobada unánimemente (7 votos a favor)
- Elemento de la agenda de la sesión cerrada: Personal
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education voted on staff promotions in closed session
The Board of Education met in a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The Board reviewed and voted on staff promotions presented by staff.
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel (7-0)
- Voted on staff promotions (tally not recorded)
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Monday, May 4, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Subject
A. Move to Close Session - ACTION
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPEN TO CLOSE
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The reason for closing is to discuss personnel.
File Attachments
05 04 26 Open to Close.mp4 (4,439 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move that the Board of Education of Howard County convene a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, …
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
CLOSED MEETING
May 4, 2026
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually in closed session on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made in a public virtual meeting by Ms. Ricks that the Board go into closed session pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Chamblee and approved (7/0). Persons present: Board members, Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair; Meg Ricks, Vice Chair; Andrea Chamblee; Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.; Jacky McCoy; Jolene Mosley; and Antonia Watts
ITEMS CONSIDERED, ACTION TAKEN, AND RECORDED VOTES:
Also present: William Barnes; Superintendent; Karalee Turner-Little, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent; Stephen Cowles, General Counsel (left 4:50 p.m.); Jen Robinson, Chief Schools Officer (left 4:50 p.m.); and April Harrison, Administrator
1. The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.
Staff presented promotions. Board members asked clarifying questions and voted on the matter.
Adjourned: 5:25 p.m. &nbs …
Thu Apr 30, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta aprueba la no renovación del contrato del maestro Michael Carson
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard aprobó acciones de personal, incluyendo la no renovación del contrato del maestro Michael Carson y una acción de personal para Maira Lazdins. La junta también aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que cubre donaciones, licitaciones y contratos, transferencias categóricas de fin de año del FY26, tarifas revisadas de uso comunitario de las escuelas para 2026-2027, una subvención de mapeo de instalaciones escolares y hallazgos del panel de ética. El foro público incluyó oradores sobre el currículo y el apoyo a la salud mental de los estudiantes.
- Aprobada la no renovación del contrato del maestro Michael Carson
- Aprobada la acción de personal para Maira Lazdins
- Aprobadas las transferencias categóricas de fin de año del FY26
- Aprobadas las tarifas revisadas de uso comunitario de las escuelas para 2026-2027
- Aprobadas las licitaciones y contratos, donaciones y la subvención de mapeo de instalaciones escolares
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✓ Decidido: Board approved non‑renewal of teacher Michael Carson’s contract.
The board approved the meeting agenda and the personnel agenda. It voted to non‑renew Michael Carson’s teaching contract. The board also approved several consent‑agenda items, including community‑use school fees (5‑2) and a set of restricted items (7‑0). All proclamations were approved unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (8‑0)
- Approved staff personnel agenda (6‑0, 1 abstain)
- Approved non‑renewal of teacher Michael Carson’s contract (6‑0, 1 abstain)
- Approved restricted consent items A,B,C,E,F,G (7‑0)
- Approved community‑use school fees 2026‑2027 (5‑2)
- Approved consent agenda (8‑0)
- Approved proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jewish American History Month (8‑0)
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
1A 04 30 2026 Agenda.pdf (166 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda as amended.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Andrea Chamblee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Andrea Chamblee, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Erin Alistar, Jolene Mosley, Meg Ricks, Linfeng Chen, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
Subject
A. Presentation of the 2026 Friends of Education Award (BOE)
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Subject
A. PUBLIC FORUM - Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public to provide their views to the School Board and comments are not intended to be nor should be conveyed as viewpoints of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the How …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
April 30, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen
Jacquelin McCoy
Jolene Mosley
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Antonia Watts
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Karalee Turner Little, Deputy Superintendent
April Harrison, Administrator
1. OPENING OF MEETING
Action: A. Approval of the Agenda …
Wed Apr 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
El comité legislativo de la Junta escuchará una actualización de la sesión y programará futuras reuniones
El Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación de Howard County se reunirá virtualmente para aprobar la agenda y las actas del 25 de marzo de 2026, recibir una actualización sobre el estado actual de los proyectos de ley estatales que afectan al sistema escolar y establecer las fechas de las reuniones para el año del comité 2026-2027, las cuales están por determinarse. No se enumeran proyectos de ley ni decisiones específicas en la agenda.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité Legislativo del 25 de marzo de 2026
- Actualización sobre el estado actual de los proyectos de ley legislativos
- Programación de las fechas de las reuniones del comité 2026-2027 (TBD)
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved agenda and minutes, coordinated future legislative scheduling.
This was a procedural committee meeting with no substantive policy decisions. The Legislative Committee approved the agenda and 03 25 26 minutes by consensus. Staff provided a legislative session update and bill status, followed by member discussion. The committee directed staff to coordinate future meeting dates for the 2026-2027 term.
- Approved agenda and 03 25 26 minutes by consensus
- Received legislative session update and bill status report
- Directed staff to coordinate 2026-2027 legislative committee meeting dates
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
The Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members may observe the meeting at the video link provided.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 15, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 03 25 26 Meeting Minutes - Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - ACTION
Meeting
Apr 15, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
File Attachments
3. LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Subject
A. Session Update and Current Status of Bills
Meeting
Apr 15, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
Category
3. LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Type
File Attachments
4. SCHEDULING
Subject
A. 2026-2027 Committee Meeting Dates as follows: TBD
Meeting
Apr 15, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Legislative Committee
Category
4. SCHEDULING
Type
Information, Procedural
Meetings are scheduled as follows:
2026-2027 Committee Meeting Dates TBD …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
April 15, 2026
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The following were present:
Committee Members:
Jacquelin McCoy, Committee Chair
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Board Staff:
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
School System Staff:
Danielle Lueking, Legislative and Legal Affairs Officer
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. McCoy called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
By consensus , the agenda and the 03 25 26 meeting minutes were approved by the committee members.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Ms. Lueking provided a session update and provided the status of bills to committee members. Committee members had discussion and asked clarifying questions.
SCHEDULING
Ms. Lueking will coordinate with Ms. McCoy, Committee Chair, to determine the meeting dates for the 2026-2027 legislative committee.
Adjournment - the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
Unapproved
Tue Apr 14, 2026
4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
El comité de políticas revisará las normas atléticas, de acoso escolar y de desarrollo de políticas
El Comité de Políticas de la Junta de Educación discutirá tres políticas: la Política 9080 sobre el Programa Atlético Interscolar, la Política 9460/7140 sobre el acoso y la intimidación que involucren a estudiantes y empleados, y una Política 2020 enmendada sobre el desarrollo y la adopción de políticas. El comité también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y revisará el estado de las políticas actuales bajo revisión.
- Discusión de la Política 9080 - Programa Atlético Interscolar
- Discusión de la Política 9460 - Acoso, ciberacoso, hostigamiento e intimidación que involucren a estudiantes
- Discusión de la Política 7140 - Acoso, ciberacoso, hostigamiento e intimidación que involucren a empleados
- Política 2020 enmendada - Desarrollo y adopción de políticas para su aprobación
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Políticas del 3 de febrero de 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
The Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Policy Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 14, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 02 03 26 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Apr 14, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Minutes
File Attachments
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Subject
A. Status of current policies under review
Meeting
Apr 14, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
3. POLICY ACTIVITY CHART
Type
File Attachments
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Subject
A. Policy 9080 - Interscholastic Athletic Program
Meeting
Apr 14, 2026 - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County - Policy Committee
Category
4. POLICY DISCUSSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
B. Policy 9460 - Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, and Intimidation involving students & Policy 7140 - Bullying, Cy …
Mon Apr 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta aprueba el diseño de renovación de Dunloggin MS, cierra sesión por personal y negociaciones
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard aprobó la agenda de consentimiento, que incluye el Informe de Desarrollo del Diseño de Renovación y Ampliación de Dunloggin Middle School. También aprobó una proclama para la Semana de los Profesionales Administrativos y luego votó entrar en una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones de contratación colectiva, asesoría legal y una denuncia del panel de ética (caso #2025-2026-01). La agenda de la sesión cerrada incluye negociaciones, asesoría legal y asuntos de personal.
- Aprobación del Informe de Desarrollo del Diseño de Dunloggin MS para renovación y ampliación
- Aprobada la proclama para la Semana de los Profesionales Administrativos
- Sesión cerrada para negociaciones de contratación colectiva y asesoría legal
- Sesión cerrada para discutir la denuncia del panel de ética de personal #2025-2026-01
- La moción de cierre fue aprobada unánimemente con una abstención en la agenda de consentimiento
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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda, consent agenda, proclamation and closed session
The board approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the consent agenda, including the Dunloggin Middle School design development report, with one member abstaining. A proclamation recognizing Administrative Professionals Week was approved. The board voted to close the session to discuss collective bargaining, legal advice, and an ethics complaint.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda, including Dunloggin MS Design Development Report (motion carried; 1 abstention)
- Approved proclamation for Administrative Professionals Week (motion carried)
- Approved motion to close session for collective bargaining, legal advice, and personnel matters (motion carried)
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Monday, April 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPENING OF MEETING
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda - ACTION
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPENING OF MEETING
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Antonia Watts.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject
A. Dunloggin MS Design Development Report (Andrew Jinks) - ACTION
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the Consent Agenda.
File Attachments
04 13 2026 Dunloggin MS Renovation and Addition Project - Design Development BR.pdf (14,540 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Jenn …
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MEETING NOTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
April 13, 2026
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard met virtually on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Vice Chair Meg Ricks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Meg Ricks, Vice-Chair
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Jacquelin McCoy
Antonia Watts
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer (left 5:50 p.m.)
Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent (left 5:50 p.m.)
J. Stephen Cowles, General Counsel
Cornell Brown, Chief Operating Officer (left 4:38 p.m.)
Andrew Jinks, Manager School Construction (left 4:38 p.m.)
Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations (left 5:20 p.m.)
Michael Carson, Executive Director, Human Resources (left 5:20 p.m.)
Brian Hull, Chief Fin …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta aprueba el informe de diseño para la renovación de Dunloggin Middle School
La Junta de Educación votó a favor de aprobar la agenda de consentimiento, que incluía el informe de desarrollo de diseño para la renovación de Dunloggin Middle School, donaciones y licitaciones/contratos. También aprobaron acciones de personal, recursos instruccionales, actualizaciones de políticas (Política 2020 y Política 10030) y directrices de proclamaciones. En el foro público, varios residentes hablaron sobre los éxitos escolares y las preocupaciones sobre los edificios.
- Aprobado el informe de desarrollo de diseño del Proyecto de Renovación y Ampliación de Dunloggin MS
- Aprobada la acción de personal del staff (Maira Lazdins)
- Donaciones aceptadas (detalles en el adjunto)
- Licitaciones y contratos aprobados (detalles en el adjunto)
- Aprobadas la Política 2020 (Desarrollo y Adopción de Políticas) y la Política 10030 (Concursos Patrocinados por Organizaciones Externas)
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✓ Decidido: Howard County Board of Education approves legislative recommendations and proclamations
The Board of Education approved several agenda items including personnel, consent agenda, and various proclamations. The Board also voted on specific legislative positions regarding state bills and local government access to public records.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved Staff Personnel agenda (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Restricted Consent Agenda items (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved four proclamations (7-0)
- Approved legislative recommendations excluding specific bills (7-0)
- Opposed HB0575 regarding student attendance (4-2)
- Supported HB0962 regarding local public campaign financing (7-0)
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
03 26 26 Agenda.pdf (150 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Meg Ricks.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Antonia Watts, Erin Alistar, Jacquelin McCoy, Andrea Chamblee, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Subject
A. PUBLIC FORUM - Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public to provide their views to the School Board and comments are not intended to be nor should be conveyed as viewpoints of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the Howard County Public School System.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Type
Procedural
The Board looks forward to hearing comments from a maximum of five (5) citizens on educational issues during the regular meetings …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
March 26, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a regularly scheduled virtual meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen
Jacquelin McCoy
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Antonia Watts
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Karalee Turner Little, Deputy Superintendent
April Harrison, Administrator
1. OPENING OF MEETING
Action: A. Approval of the Agenda
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
El comité legislativo de la Junta discutirá proyectos de ley propuestos y otros asuntos
El Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación se reunirá virtualmente para considerar proyectos de ley propuestos y otros asuntos legislativos, aprobar la agenda y las actas de la reunión del 4 de marzo, y programar la próxima reunión para el 1 de abril de 2026. La agenda es mayormente procedimental y no detalla proyectos de ley específicos ni montos en dólares.
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 4 de marzo de 2026
- Considerar proyectos de ley propuestos para posible acción de la Junta
- Discutir otros asuntos legislativos que afectan al sistema escolar
- Programar la próxima reunión para el 1 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Legislative Committee reviewed legislative tracking reports
The Legislative Committee held a virtual meeting to review the status of bills via tracking reports. No substantive legislative actions or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
- Approved agenda and March 4, 2026 minutes by consensus
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
The Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Legislative Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 25, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 03 04 26 Meeting Minutes - Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - ACTION
Meeting
Mar 25, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
File Attachments
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Subject
A. Proposed Bills for Consideration
Meeting
Mar 25, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Type
File Attachments
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Subject
A. Other Legislative Issues
Meeting
Mar 25, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Type
File Attachments
5. SCHEDULING
Subject
A. Next meeting date: April 1, 2026
Meeting …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
March 25, 2025
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The following were present:
Committee Members:
Jacquelin McCoy, Committee Chair
Andrea Chamblee, Esq.
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Board Staff:
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
School System Staff:
Danielle Lueking, Legislative and Legal Affairs Officer
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. McCoy called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
By consensus , the agenda and the 03 04 26 meeting minutes were approved by the committee members.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Ms. Lueking provided summary of tracking reports provided to committee members with status of bills.
SCHEDULING
The next committee meeting will be April 15, 2026.
Adjournment - the meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
Unapproved
Wed Mar 18, 2026
7 p.m. Virtual Board of Education Public Hearings - Policy 3010 Emergency Preparedness and Response and Policy 9270 - Student Assault and/or Battery on Employees
La junta celebra audiencias públicas sobre preparación para emergencias y políticas de agresión estudiantil
La Junta de Educación celebró audiencias públicas virtuales sobre la Política 3010 (Preparación para Emergencias y Respuesta) y la Política 9270 (Agresión estudiantil y/o agresión física contra empleados). Un estudiante, Jacob Patterson, testificó sobre la política de preparación para emergencias; ningún orador testificó sobre la política de agresión estudiantil. La junta también aprobó la agenda. Estas fueron audiencias públicas para recopilar la opinión de la comunidad; no se tomaron decisiones.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Política 3010 Preparación para Emergencias y Respuesta
- Audiencia pública sobre la Política 9270 Agresión estudiantil y/o agresión física contra empleados
- El estudiante Jacob Patterson testificó sobre la Política 3010
- Ningún orador testificó sobre la Política 9270
- La junta aprobó la agenda
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✓ Decidido: The Board held public hearings on emergency preparedness and student assault policies
The Board of Education held virtual public hearings regarding Policy 3010 and Policy 9270. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded during these hearings.
- Approved the agenda (5-0)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
7 p.m. Virtual Board of Education Public Hearings - Policy 3010 Emergency Preparedness and Response and Policy 9270 - Student Assault and/or Battery on Employees
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING ITEM
Subject
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - 7 p.m. Virtual Board of Education Public Hearings - Policy 3010 Emergency Preparedness and Response and Policy 9270 - Student Assault and/or Battery on Employees
Category
1. OPENING ITEM
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
03 18 26 Agenda.pdf (113 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Jolene Mosley, second by Linfeng Chen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Andrea Chamblee, Jolene Mosley, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Subject
A. Policy 3010 - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026 - 7 p.m. Virtual Board of Education Public Hearings - Policy 3010 Emergency Preparedness and Response and Policy 9270 - Student Assault and/or Battery on Employees
Category
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Type
Public Hearing
Policy 2020 - Policy Development and Adoption (View)
The following community members tes …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
March 18, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held virtual Public Hearings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair Meg Ricks, Vice-Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Dr. Linfeng Chen
Jolene Mosley
Meg Ricks
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
OPENING ITEMS
Action: A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Jolene Mosley, second by Linfeng Chen
Final Resolution: Motion …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
La Junta vota entrar en sesión cerrada para negociaciones de contratación colectiva
La Junta de Educación aprobó unánimemente la agenda, los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo licitaciones y contratos, y la agenda trimestral de abril-junio de 2026, y luego votó convocar una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones de contratación colectiva. Todas las acciones se tomaron con cinco votos a favor y un miembro ausente; el miembro estudiantil tuvo restringido el voto en la agenda de consentimiento.
- Aprobación de licitaciones y contratos (detalles específicos no proporcionados en la agenda abierta)
- Aprobación de la Agenda Trimestral de abril-junio de 2026
- Voto para cerrar la sesión para negociaciones de contratación colectiva
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✓ Decidido: Board of Education enters closed session for collective bargaining negotiations
The Board approved the meeting agenda and several consent agenda items. The Board then moved into a closed session to discuss matters relating to collective bargaining negotiations.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Restricted Consent Agenda regarding bids and contracts (5-0)
- Approved April-June Quarterly Agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (5-0)
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Monday, March 9, 2026
4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject
A. Meeting Announcement
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. OPENING OF MEETING
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda - ACTION
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. OPENING OF MEETING
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Andrea Chamblee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Antonia Watts, Andrea Chamblee, Jolene Mosley
Not Present at Vote: Jacquelin McCoy
3. CONSENT AGENDA - (*Restricted) - Under Section 3-701 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Student Member may not vote on these matters. Passage of a motion by the Board on these matters requires an affirmative vote of four (4) Board members.
Subject
A. Bids and Contracts - ACTION
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - 4:30 P.M. Virtual Open to Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. CONSENT AGENDA - (*Restricted) - Under Section 3-701 of the Educa …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
March 9, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard met virtually on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Vice Chair Meg Ricks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Meg Ricks, Vice-Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Jacquelin McCoy (joined 4:35 p.m.)
Jolene Mosley
Antonia Watts
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent (joined 4:34 p.m.)
J. Stephen Cowles, General Counsel
Sundeep Patel, Controller (left 4:34 p.m.)
Carrie Booth, Director of Employee and Labor Relations (joined 4:34 …
Thu Mar 5, 2026
7 p.m. Virtual Meeting with Board of Education and PTA Presidents, SECAC & CAC
La Junta analiza preguntas y respuestas con la PTA y grupos asesores
Esta reunión virtual es una sesión de discusión entre la Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard y representantes de los presidentes de la PTA, SECAC y CAC. El único punto del orden del día es una discusión general de Preguntas y Respuestas, respaldada por un documento adjunto. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión es primordialmente para el diálogo.
- Punto de discusión: Preguntas y Respuestas con PDF adjunto (03 05 Questions.responses Updated.pdf)
- Formato de reunión virtual con la Junta de Educación, Presidentes de la PTA, SECAC y CAC
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✓ Decidido: Board discussed multiple topics but made no formal decisions
The Howard County Board of Education met virtually on March 5, 2026 with PTA Presidents, the Community Advisory Council, and the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee. Members reviewed subjects such as school renovations, budget priorities, curriculum, technology, and transportation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
7 p.m. Virtual Meeting with Board of Education and PTA Presidents, SECAC & CAC
Virtual Meeting
1. OPENING OF MEETING
2. DISCUSSION
Subject
A. Questions & Responses
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting with Board of Education and PTA Presidents, SECAC & CAC
Category
2. DISCUSSION
Type
File Attachments
03 05 Questions.responses Updated.pdf (154 KB)
3. ADJOURNMENT
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
Meeting with PTA Presidents, Community Advisory Council and
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
March 5, 2026
The official video/audio recordings of the meeting can be viewed online.
The Board of Education of Howard County met virtually with PTA Presidents, Community Advisory Council (CAC) and Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) registered members to discuss various topics with the Board members on March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The following were present:
Board of Education Members
Meg Ricks, Vice Chair
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Jacky McCoy
Jolene Mosley (left at 8 p.m.)
Antonia Watts
School System Staff
William J. Barnes, Superintendent
James LeMon, Community Engagement Coordinator
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Meg Ricks at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Ricks and Mr. Barnes welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Concerns, Questions, and Comments
Mr. LeMon responded to questions sent in advance of the meeting. A copy of the questions and responses will be posted on BoardDocs.
Additional discussion revolved around the following topics:
Oakland Mills High School Renovations
Capital Prioritization Process
Special Education
Field Trip Visits to Schools
ELA Curriculum
Budget Town Hall Invite
Technology (Chromebooks - Screen Time & AI) …
Wed Mar 4, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
El Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación revisará proyectos de ley propuestos
El Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación de Howard County se reunirá virtualmente para considerar proyectos de ley propuestos y otros asuntos legislativos. El comité también actuará sobre las actas de la reunión del 18 de febrero de 2026.
- Revisión de proyectos de ley propuestos para consideración
- Discusión de otros asuntos legislativos
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de febrero de 2026
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
The Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Legislative Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 02 18 26 Meeting Minutes - Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - ACTION
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
File Attachments
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Subject
A. Proposed Bills for Consideration
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Type
File Attachments
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Subject
A. Other Legislative Issues
Meeting
Mar 4, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Type
File Attachments
5. SCHEDULING
Subject
A. Next meeting date: March 18, 2026
Meeting
Ma …
Thu Feb 26, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County, Adoption of FY27 Operating Budget and FY27 Capital Budget & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program Deliberation and Adoption
La Junta adoptará los presupuestos operativo y de capital del FY27 y el CIP de 5 años
La Junta deliberará y adoptará el Presupuesto Operativo del FY27, el Presupuesto de Capital y el Programa de Mejoras de Capital FY27-32. También están en la agenda la aprobación de ajustes al calendario por clima inclemente, acciones de personal del staff y artículos de la agenda de consentimiento, que incluyen donaciones, licitaciones y contratos, y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Adopción del Presupuesto Operativo y Presupuesto de Capital del FY27 y el Programa de Mejoras de Capital FY27-32
- Ajustes al calendario del año escolar 2025-2026 por clima inclemente (solución #2 adoptada)
- Acciones de personal del staff aprobadas
- Agenda de consentimiento: donaciones, licitaciones y contratos (excluyendo PC24 y PC25)
- Cambio de nombre de ARL (Applied Research Lab)
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County, Adoption of FY27 Operating Budget and FY27 Capital Budget & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program Deliberation and Adoption
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Subject
A. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - 4 & 7 p.m. Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County, Adoption of FY27 Operating Budget and FY27 Capital Budget & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program Deliberation and Adoption
Category
1. OPENING OF MEETING - 4 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
02 26 26 Agenda.pdf (189 KB)
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Andrea Chamblee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Antonia Watts, Erin Alistar, Jacquelin McCoy, Andrea Chamblee, Jolene Mosley, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Subject
A. PUBLIC FORUM - Public forum is the opportunity for members of the public to provide their views to the School Board and comments are not intended to be nor should be conveyed as viewpoints of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or the Howard County Public School System. …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
1 p.m. Board of Education Work Session IV of the *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Capital/Operating Budget
La Junta adopta el presupuesto del superintendente para el año fiscal 2027 como base
La Junta de Educación llevó a cabo la Sesión de Trabajo IV sobre la Propuesta de Presupuesto de Capital/Operativo para el año fiscal 2027 del Superintendente. Votaron a favor de adoptar el presupuesto recomendado por el superintendente como base para el presupuesto solicitado por la junta, con numerosas enmiendas aprobadas. Los cambios aprobados incluyen actualizaciones técnicas de ingresos (incremento de $8,060,120 en ayuda estatal), 13 ajustes técnicos de gastos (disminución neta de $413,677), la restauración de paraeducadores de ciencias y especialistas en medios de la escuela secundaria, la adición de 20 maestros de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés y una directiva para revisar las tarifas de uso de instalaciones comunitarias. Una moción para restaurar el BSAP Summer Program fue rechazada.
- Adoptó el presupuesto del superintendente para el año fiscal 2027 como base para el presupuesto solicitado por la junta
- Aprobó cambios técnicos de ingresos: +$8,060,120 en ayuda estatal, -$993,310 en matrícula de PreK, +$4,951 en MOE del condado
- Aprobó 13 cambios técnicos de gastos con una disminución neta de -$413,677, incluyendo ajustes salariales y realineaciones de personal
- Añadió 20 maestros de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés por $2,224,401 y capacitación en Science of Reading por $968,850
- Dirigió la revisión de la política 10020 para instituir tarifas de energía y cambiar las tarifas de instalaciones para uso comunitario
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✓ Decidido: Board adopts Superintendent's proposed FY27 budget as basis for requested budget
The Board of Education adopted the Superintendent’s proposed FY27 operating budget as the foundation for their requested budget. Several technical adjustments to revenue and expenditures were approved, including funding for science paraeducators, media specialists, and English language development teachers. A motion to restore budget reductions to the BSAP Summer Program failed.
- Approved agenda
- Directed Superintendent to revise policy 10020 regarding community facility use and fees
- Adopted Superintendent’s FY27 recommended budget as basis for requested budget
- Accepted three technical revenue changes including $8,060,120 increase in State Aid
- Accepted 13 technical expenditure changes resulting in a net decrease of $413,677
- Converted $4,000,000 placeholder in Special Education with an additional $56,807 cost
- Restored 13.0 FTE HS Science Paraeducators at $893,024 and 1.0 FTE at ARL at $75,143
- Restored 14 HS Media Specialists at $867,705
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 p.m. Board of Education Work Session IV of the *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Capital/Operating Budget
10910 Clarksville Pike
Elllicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - 1 p.m. Board of Education Work Session IV of the *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Capital/Operating Budget
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move to approve the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move to approve the agenda.
Motion by Linfeng Chen, second by Jolene Mosley.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Linfeng Chen, Meg Ricks, Antonia Watts, Jacquelin McCoy, Andrea Chamblee, Jolene Mosley, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
Not Present at Vote: Erin Alistar
2. REPORT
Subject
A. OBRC Recommendations (Anthony DeBella and Matthew Gresick, OBRC Co-Chairs; Mark Covington and Lanlan Xu, OBRC Members) - REPORT
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - 1 p.m. Board of Education Work Session IV of the *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Capital/Operating Budget
Category
2. REPORT
Type
File Attachments
02 19 26 OBRC Recommendations BR.pdf (244 KB)
3. WORK SESSION
Subject
A. *Superintendent's Proposed FY 27 Operating/Capital Budgets - WORK SESSION
Meeting …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
February 19, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held Work Session IV on the
*Superintendent's Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair Meg Ricks, Vice-Chair
Andrea Chamblee Linfeng Chen, Ph.D. Jacquelin McCoy
Jolene Mosley
Antonia Watts
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board (joined at 1:25 p.m.)
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent
April Harri …
Wed Feb 18, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Comité legislativo discutirá proyectos de ley propuestos y aprobará actas
El Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard se reunirá virtualmente para aprobar la agenda y las actas de la reunión del 4 de febrero de 2026. El comité también considerará proyectos de ley propuestos y otros asuntos legislativos, aunque no se enumeran proyectos de ley o asuntos específicos en la agenda. La reunión es principalmente de carácter procedimental, con la programación de futuras reuniones notificada.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del comité legislativo del 4 de febrero de 2026
- Programación de la próxima reunión para el 4 de marzo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Legislative Committee recommends positions on various state bills
The Legislative Committee reviewed several proposed bills regarding school operations, student policies, and funding. The committee established position recommendations for most items by consensus, though one bill received a split vote.
- Approved agenda and 02/04/26 meeting minutes (consensus)
- Recommended no position for HB0459
- Recommended opposition to HB0575, HB0627, HB0740, HB0755, HB0781, HB0812, HB0836, HB0943, HB0961, HB0976, HB1168, SB0574, and HB0879
- Recommended support with amendments for HB0704, HB0837, and HB1192
- Recommended support for HB1006 and HB1084
- Recommended no position and referral to full board for HB0962
- Recommended opposition by two members and support by one member for HB1090
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
The Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting will be held virtually. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the Legislative Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Subject
A. Agenda
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. 02 04 26 Meeting Minutes - Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - ACTION
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
File Attachments
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Subject
A. Proposed Bills for Consideration
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
3. PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
Type
File Attachments
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Subject
A. Other Legislative Issues
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00 Legislative Committee - Virtual Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
Category
4. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Type
File Attachments
5. SCHEDULING
Subject
A. Next meeting date: March 4, 2026
Meeti …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
February 18, 2026
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee held a virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The following were present:
Committee Members:
Jacquelin McCoy, Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Linfeng Chen, Ph.D.
Board Staff:
Donna Forton, Executive Assistant
School System Staff:
Danielle Lueking, Legislative and Legal Affairs Officer
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. McCoy called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES
By consensus , the agenda and 02 04 26 meeting minutes were approved by the committee members.
PROPOSED BILLS FOR CONSIDERATION
All bill positions were by consensus unless otherwise noted.
Ms Lueking presented the following proposed bills for consideration:
HB0459 State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools – Enforcement Procedures - Alterations
The committee members had discussion, asked clarifying questions, and provided input.
Committee position recommendation: no position
HB0575 Student Attendance – Excused Absences for Civic Engagement
The committee members had di …
Thu Feb 12, 2026
7 p.m. Board of Education Public Hearing - *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets Hearing III
Tercera audiencia pública sobre los Presupuestos Operativo y de Capital Propuestos por el Superintendente para el año fiscal 2027
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Howard llevó a cabo su tercera audiencia pública sobre los Presupuestos Operativo y de Capital Propuestos por el Superintendente para el año fiscal 2027. La junta escuchó testimonios orales y escritos de 34 miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo estudiantes, padres y representantes de organizaciones. La junta votó a favor de aprobar la agenda de la reunión.
- 34 miembros de la comunidad testificaron durante la audiencia pública
- Se aceptaron testimonios orales y escritos de estudiantes, individuos y grupos
- La Junta votó unánimemente para aprobar la agenda
- La audiencia pública es parte del proceso de adopción del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027
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✓ Decidido: The Board held a public hearing for the proposed FY27 budgets
The Board of Education conducted a public hearing regarding the Superintendent's proposed FY27 operating and capital budgets. Thirty-four speakers addressed the Board during the session. No substantive budget decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
7 p.m. Board of Education Public Hearing - *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets Hearing III
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Board of Education Meetings will also be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing and attending the meeting virtually.
1. OPENING ITEM
Subject
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Meeting
Feb 12, 2026 - 7 p.m. Board of Education Public Hearing - *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets Hearing III
Category
1. OPENING ITEM
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Move approval of the agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Meg Ricks, second by Jennifer Swickard Mallo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Meg Ricks, Erin Alistar, Jacquelin McCoy, Andrea Chamblee, Jennifer Swickard Mallo
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject
A. *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets (William Barnes)
Meeting
Feb 12, 2026 - 7 p.m. Board of Education Public Hearing - *Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets Hearing III
Category
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Type
Public Hearing
S uperintendent's Proposed FY 2027 Operating/Capital Budgets (View)
The following community members testified during the Public Hearing, and oral testimony can be viewed below:
Name Individual or Group Written Testimony …
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MEETING SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
February 12, 2026
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at:
http://www.hcpss.org/board/
The following is a summary of the motions made and votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addressed by or discussed with the Board are available in the video/audio recordings. All Board reports/supporting documents for the meeting are provided to the Board and are located on BoardDocs at:
http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/hcpssmd/Board.nsf/Public
The Board of Education of Howard County held a hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Chair Jennifer Swickard Mallo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. The following were in attendance:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair Meg Ricks, Vice-Chair
Andrea Chamblee
Jacquelin McCoy
Erin Alistar, Student Member of the Board
William J. Barnes, Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer
Karalee Turner-Little, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
April Harrison, Administrator
OPENING ITEMS
Action: A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Move approval of the agenda.
Motion by Meg Ricks, seco …
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