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Supporting the Mission and Goals of HCPSS through Leadership

The mission of the Howard County Board of Education (BOE) is to provide leadership for excellence in teaching and learning by fostering a climate for deliberative change through policy and community engagement.

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Meeting Schedules

Board meetings may be viewed live or on-demand online, and during and after each meeting on Howard County Comcast channel 95 or Verizon channel 42. Upcoming Public Hearings can be found online.

Individuals may request a sign language interpreter for any meeting of the Board of Education by completing this request form at least 14 days in advance of a meeting.

Board meeting documents are available to the public for viewing on BoardDocs three days prior to the meeting. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Board Office.

Upcoming Regularly Scheduled Board of Education Meetings:

  • Monday, March 18, 2024, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting (rescheduled from March 21)
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
  • Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Work Sessions & Public Hearings on HCPSS Operating Budget

In addition to its regularly scheduled meetings, the Board of Education holds work sessions and public hearings to gather feedback on and revise the operating budget.

The HCPSS 2025 Operating Budget Process schedule, including Board work sessions and public hearings, can be found online.

Full Board of Education Schedule

Approved Board schedules can be found in the links below.

Meeting Minutes

Approved meeting minutes for all Howard County Board of Education Meetings include regular Board meetings, closed meetings, committee meetings, BOE/County Council meetings, and the legislative breakfast meeting.

School Cluster Assignments

Committees

Policies and Procedures

The Board of Education sets local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education.

View our districtwide policies and procedures →

Friends of Education Award

The Friends of Education Award recognizes an individual, business, or organization for an innovative or unique contribution that directly supports the school system’s mission of excellence in teaching and learning

Learn more about the award →

Howard County Board of Education Members

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Howard County Council – Who Represents Me?

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