Public Work Session
January 14, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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Work Session AgendaFY 21 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, as well as the time frame in which they occur, is outlined below.
Operating Budget Standing
Final FY 2021 Operating Budget Document
Step 1 – 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.
Step 2 – 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.
Public Work Session
January 21, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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Work Session Agenda- Operations
- Capital Budget
- Executive
Public Work Session and Public Hearing
January 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., respectively
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Work Session Agenda- HR & Leadership Development
- Administration
Public Work Session
January 30, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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Work Session Agenda- Academics
Public Work Session
February 5, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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Work Session Agenda- Academics, cont.
- School Managment & Instructional Leadership
Public Work Session
February 6, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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Work Session Agenda- Health Fund Deficit
- Unresolved issues and Tentative Budget Decisions
Public Work Session
February 11, 2020 12:00 p.m.
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Work Session Agenda- Unresolved issues and Tentative Budget Decisions
Adoption of FY21 Operating and Capital Budget Requests & FY22-26 Capital Improvement Program
February 13, 2020 3:00 p.m.
BOE Requested Budget Documents
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2021 Operating Budget Document
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2021 Budget Detail (Excel Spreadsheet) Updated: March 11, 2020
Board of Education’s Requested FY 2021 Staffing Charts (Excel Spreadsheet)
BOE Requested Budget Press Release
HCPSS Budget Savings Cover Continuity of Learning Costs While Reducing Health Fund Deficit
The Board of Education on April 16, 2020, approved a year-end categorical budget transfer of $3.25 million. $1.8 million of these funds will be combined with a budget savings of $4.5 million, allowing the school system to manage the unplanned technology costs for continuity of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, HCPSS will be able to fulfill its commitment to apply annual budget savings to reduce the accumulated Health Fund deficit.
Step 3 – County Executive Submits Proposed Budget, April 2020
The County Executive reviews the Board’s request and submits a proposed Howard County budget to the Howard County Council.
Step 4 – County Council Adopts Budget, May 2020
The County Council holds public hearings, implements revisions, and adopts a budget for the county that includes funding the school system.
Step 5 – Board Adopts Operating Budget
The Board adopts a detailed school system budget, which serves as the final Approved Operating Budget.
June 18, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
Work Session
April 30, 2020 7:00 p.m.
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Board Presentation: FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets & FY 2022-26 Capital Improvement Program
Virtual FY21 Operating & Capital Budget Budgets Work Sessions
June 9, 2020 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Virtual FY21 Operating & Capital Budget Budgets Work Session
June 10, 2020 1:00 p.m.
Virtual FY21 Operating & Capital Budget Budgets Work Session
June 16, 2020 5:30 p.m.
Budget Adoption
June 18, 2020 4:00 p.m.
Board of Education Adopts FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets