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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New Board Website!
The BoardDocs website has transitioned to Diligent Community. The Board’s Community website houses Board reports, presentations and related documents. It additionally is home to the Board’s document library and all pertinent Board information.
BoardDocs will remain available for the short term. General information for the Howard County Board of Education will continue to be shared on this page.
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Participate in a Meeting
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Board Meetings
The Howard County Board of Education (Board / BOE) holds regular meetings once per month. The Board is in a hybrid meeting format with members participating in person and virtually.
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.
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:
- Thursday, September 24, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
- Thursday, October 29, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
- Thursday, November 19, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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.
Board Committees
Committees
- Board of Education Committee Assignments
- Community Advisory Council (CAC)
- Audit and Finance Committee
- Legislative Committee
- Policy Committee
- Operating Budget Review Committee
Policies & Procedures
Policies and Procedures
The Board of Education sets local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education.
Friends of Education
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
Howard County Board of Education Members
Meet the Board members
Board of Education Cluster Assignments
