skip to main content

FY 23 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. Please note, schedules are subject to change and will be updated below as necessary.

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

graphic of budget icons

Superintendent Submits Proposed Budget

The Superintendent presented a 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.

Board of Education Reviews Proposed Budget and Adopts Requested Budget

The Board of Education holds work sessions and public hearings to gather feedback on and revise the operating budget.

Board meetings, including work sessions and public hearings, may be viewed live or on-demand online, and during and after each meeting on Howard County Comcast channel 95 or Verizon channel 42.

January-February 2022

The Board of Education adopted its requested budget on Feb. 24, 2022, which was submitted to the Howard County Executive for his consideration.

County Executive Submits Proposed Budget

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

Howard County Government Budget Website →

Board of Education Holds Additional Work Sessions & Public Hearings

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

April-May 2022

County Council Adopts Budget

The Howard 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 Wednesday, May 25.

County Council Budget Website →

May 2022

Board of Education Adopts Final Budget

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

Press Release: Board of Education Adopts FY23 Operating & Capital Budgets

Approved FY23 Budgets

The Board of Education on May 26, 2022, adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2023 fiscal year (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023)

Final FY 2023 Operating Budget Document

FY 2023 Budget Detail

FY 2023 Staffing Charts