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Restricting Access to Content on Student Devices
Technology Secondary Navigation Devices Restricting Access to Content on Student Devices To comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, HCPSS uses content filters to restrict students from accessing certain sites. The content filters block sites that are placed in categories that have been found to be not age appropriate such as drugs or alcohol, hacking […]
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FY27 Operating Budget Updates
Budgets Secondary Navigation Operating Budget Capital Budget Budget Process Reports & Audits Provide Feedback FY27 Operating Budget Updates Return to FY27 Operating Budget webpage February 26, 2026 – Board Approves Requested FY27 Operating Budget At its February 26 meeting, the Board adopted its requested FY27 Operating Budget in the amount of $1,676,717,627 and directed staff […]
Minimum School Funding
Blueprint Minimum School Funding Overview Minimum School Funding is a part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future that helps make sure education dollars reach the schools. It requires school systems to send most of the per-student funding they receive from the State directly to schools. This ensures that money truly follows the student and supports […]
Budget Fiscal Year 2027
Budgets Secondary Navigation Operating Budget Capital Budget Budget Process Reports & Audits Provide Feedback FY27 Operating Budget 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 will be added as they become available. All dates and […]
Bus Driver Work Stoppage
Transportation Secondary Navigation Bus Driver Work Stoppage Information on this page is intended to provide HCPSS students, families, staff and stakeholders with important details and updates regarding a possible Zum Services bus driver work stoppage. Details thus far are below. Updates & Messages 10/13/2025: Update from the Superintendent and Board Chair on Zum Driver Negotiations […]
Employee Benefits – Medical: Aetna Open Choice PPO
Employee Benefits Overview Medical Dental Vision Prescriptions FSAs & Supplemental RETIREES Medical: Aetna Open Choice PPO Aetna Open Choice PPO is one of three medical plans HCPSS offers to benefits-eligible employees. With Aetna Open Choice PPO, you can receive care within the network to pay less, or choose out-of-network care and still receive benefits—though at […]
Benefits: Open Enrollment
Employee Benefits Overview Medical Dental Vision Prescriptions FSAs & Supplemental RETIREES Open Enrollment Open Enrollment for the 2026 plan year is closed. Open Enrollment for the 2027 plan year will take place in mid/late Fall 2026. Details about 2026 benefits plans can be found on individual benefits pages, accessible by clicking on the navigation items […]
Employee Benefits – Medical: Open Access Aetna Select HMO
Employee Benefits Overview Medical Dental Vision Prescriptions FSAs & Supplemental RETIREES Medical: Open Access Aetna Select HMO Open Access Aetna Select HMO is one of three medical plans HCPSS offers to benefits-eligible employees and retirees. With Open Access Aetna Select HMO, no PCP selection or referrals are required. The plan offers a nationwide network of […]
Employee Benefits – Vision Plan: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Employee Benefits Overview Medical Dental Vision Prescriptions FSAs & Supplemental RETIREES Vision Plan: Vision Service Plan (VSP) HCPSS offers eligible employees a comprehensive vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP), giving you the flexibility to receive care from either a VSP network provider or a non-VSP provider. While using a VSP provider typically results in […]