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Seal of the Howard Count Board of EducationBoard of Education

The Board of Education of Howard County is responsible for setting local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education. At the direction of the Board, the Superintendent and the school system's administrative staff develop procedures and administrative regulations to support policy decisions. The Board is composed of seven members elected at-large for four-year terms, and a student member elected by students for a one-year term. 

BoardDocs Web Site
Visit the Board of Education's BoardDocs paperless meeting web site for agendas and full board reports.

BoardDocs
Board of Education BoardDocs Web Site
- Agendas are available in the top-right corner of the BoardDocs site -- where it reads "Select an agenda to print."
- Monthly Meeting Schedules, Quaterly Agendas and Yearly Meeting Schedules are also available.

 

Board Responsibilities

  • Expressing and representing the views of the community in matters affecting education.
  • Determining educational standards and goals.
  • Exercising leadership for the operation of schools.
  • Allocating money for school operational needs and building programs.
  • Authorizing specific expenditures from county, state, and federal sources.
  • Authorizing curriculum development and revision.
  • Appointing and setting the salaries of the superintendent and, based on the recommendation of the superintendent, all professional personnel.
  • Interpreting the educational program and needs of the school system to the community.
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