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FY 22 Operating Budget Process

The operating budget process is a collaborative, multi-step process involving HCPSS, the Board of Education and Howard County Government. Each step is outlined below. Accompanying links and documents are added as they become available.

Jump to: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget | Board of Education’s Requested Budget | County Executive’s Budget | Howard County Council Budget | Board of Education Final Budget

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Step 1 – Superintendent’s Proposed Budget – January 2021

The Superintendent submits his proposed budget to the Board of Education.

The proposed budget is based on requests from performance managers, who identify their budgetary needs for the coming fiscal year. The requests are reviewed by the HCPSS budget office, HCPSS leadership and the Superintendent, and inform the proposed budget submitted to the Board.

Step 2 – Board of Education’s Requested Budget – January-February 2021

The Board of Education holds work sessions and public hearings to gather feedback on and revise the Superintendent’s proposed budget.

The Board of Education adopted its requested budget on February 25, 2021, which will be submitted to the Howard County Executive.

Step 3 – Howard County Executive’s Budget – April 2021

The County Executive reviews the Board’s requested budget and submits a proposed county budget to the Howard County Council.

→ Visit the Howard County Government Budget Office website

Howard County Executive’s Proposed Operating Budget for FY 2022

Step 4 – Howard County Council’s Budget – May 2021

The County Council holds public hearings, implements revisions, and adopts a budget for the county that includes funding the school system. The County Council budget adoption is scheduled for May 26, 2021.

→ Visit the Howard County Council’s Budget website

→ View the Howard County Council calendar

Howard County Council Passes County Executive Ball’s Budget

Board of Education Budget Work Sessions & Public Hearings – April-May 2021

Following the County Executive’s proposed budget, the Board of Education holds additional work sessions and public hearings.

April 29, 2021 work session | Meeting Archive | Agenda and Documents

May 6, 2021 public hearing | Public Hearing Archive | Testimonies

May 26, 2021 work session | Work Session Archive | Agenda and Documents

Step 5 – Board of Education’s Final Budget – May 2021

The Board of Education adopts a detailed school system budget, which serves as the final Approved Operating Budget.

Press Release: Board of Education Adopts FY22 Operating & Capital Budgets

Approved FY22 Budgets

The Board of Education on May 27, 2021, adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2022 fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022)

Final FY 2022 Operating Budget Document (Updated: July 15, 2021)

FY 2022 Budget Detail

FY 2022 Staffing Charts