Public Hearing
January 26, 2023 7 p.m.
FY 24 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
Superintendent Submits Proposed Budget
The Superintendent presents 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.
January 24, 2023 1:00 p.m.
Press Release: HCPSS Superintendent Presents 2023-2024 Operating Budget Proposal
Proposed Budget Documents
Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Operating Budget Document
Download Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget Detail
(Excel Spreadsheet)
Download Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Staffing Charts
(Excel Spreadsheet)
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 2023
Work Session and Public Hearing
February 6, 2023 2-5 p.m. & 7 p.m., respectively
Adoption of FY 2024 Operating & Capital Budgets and FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
February 16, 2023 4 p.m.
The Board of Education adopted its requested budget on Feb. 16, 2023, which will be submitted to the Howard County Executive for his consideration.
BOE Requested Budget Documents
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2024 Operating Budget Document
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2024 Budget Detail (Excel Spreadsheet)
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2024 Staffing Charts (Excel Spreadsheet)
BOE Requested Budget Press Release
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.
April 2023
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.
May 2023
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.
May 2023
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 FY24 Operating & Capital Budgets
Approved FY24 Budgets
The Board of Education on May 25, 2023, adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2024 fiscal year (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024)