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Canceled: Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting for Oct. 17, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meeting, scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Education Closed Meeting for Sept. 23, 2024, Canceled

The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, has been canceled.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024

HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY24-25 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption.

New Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Launches 90-Day Plan

On Monday, July 1, 2024, his first official day on the job, Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), William J. Barnes, launched a plan titled, “The First 90 Days” which details the priorities to begin the 2024-2025 school year.

HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) extended the application deadline for the following positions to Friday, June 21, 2024: Chief Academic Officer Chief Equity and Innovation Officer The positions were originally posted requiring certain certifications not required for the position. While those credentials are commendable and would increase the appeal in a candidate, they […]

HCPSS Seeking Highly Qualified and Inspired Leaders, Apply by June 18, 2024

Update: HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies → The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking highly qualified people who want to engage in meaningful and impactful work on behalf of children. HCPSS is currently accepting applications for the following organizational leadership positions: Chief Academic Officer Chief Schools Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief […]

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 7, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 8:00 a.m., Friday, June 7 to discuss negotiations.

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 4, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 to discuss Personnel-Superintendent Contract.

Board of Education Adopts FY25 Operating & Capital Budgets

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2024–2025 school year (FY 2025).

Howard County Board of Education Names Bill Barnes as Superintendent

The Howard County Board of Education announced today (05/23/2024) at a public meeting that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1, 2024.