Work Session
January 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
Work Session Agenda & Documents
- Revenue
- Executive
- Grants Funds
- Technology Services
- Human Resources & Professional Development
- Health Fund
- Workers Compensation
- Administration
- Print Services
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
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.
January 21, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Proposed Budget Documents
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating Budget Document
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Budget Detail (Excel Spreadsheet)
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Staffing Charts (Excel Spreadsheet)
FY19-FY20-FY21 Operating Budget Reductions (Excel Spreadsheet)
Budget Presentation
Watch Superintendent Martirano’s proposed budget presentation →
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating Budget Presentation
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating Budget Presentation Remarks
Memos to the Board
Memorandums from the Superintendent to Board of Education members related to the budget can be found on the BoardDocs website.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.
Work Session & Public Hearing
February 2, 2021, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m., respectively
Work Session Agenda & Documents
- Glenelg Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Operations and Capital Budget
- School Construction
- Food & Nutrition Services
- Jim Rouse Theatre
Work Session
February 9, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
Work Session Agenda & Documents
- Academics PISWB
- Academics – Special Education
Work Session & Public Hearing
February 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., respectively
Work Session Agenda and Documents
- Academics (Overflow)
- School Management and Instructional Leadership
Work Session (Rescheduled from Feb. 18)
February 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
Work Session Agenda and Documents
- Unresolved Issues and Tentative Budget Decisions
Adoption of Operating and Capital Budget Requests
February 25, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
The Board of Education adopted its requested budget on February 25, 2021, which will be submitted to the Howard County Executive.
BOE Requested Budget Documents
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2022 Operating Budget Document
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2022 Budget Detail (Excel Spreadsheet)
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2022 Staffing Charts (Excel Spreadsheet)
BOE Requested Budget Press Release
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
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