HCPSSPress Releases
2012-13 Operating Budget Review Committee Meeting Schedule
The BOE 2012-13 Operating Budget Review Committee (OBRC) will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., in Board Room A at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City on the dates below. The committee provides input to the Board regarding the annual operating budget submitted by the Superintendent. The BOE established the committee […]
BOE to Meet with Student Leaders and Hold Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Howard County BOE will hold a luncheon meeting with student leaders at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012, in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. At 4 p.m., the Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting in the Board Room at the same location. […]
BOE to Hold Public Work Session III on Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
The Howard County BOE will hold an Attendance Area Adjustments Plan Work Session III, on Thursday, November 8, 2012. at 7:30 p.m. This work session will take place in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Individuals who would like to request a sign language interpreter for […]
BOE to Hold Public Work Session IV on Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
The Howard County BOE will hold an Attendance Area Adjustments Plan Work Session IV, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. at 7:30 p.m. This work session will take place in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Individuals who would like to request a sign language interpreter for […]
BOE to Hold Public Work Session II on Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
The Howard County BOE will hold an Attendance Area Adjustments Plan Work Session II, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. at 7:30 p.m. This work session will take place in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Individuals who would like to request a sign language interpreter for […]
HCPSS Graduate Rate Continues to Rise
The percentage of HCPSS students who receive high school diplomas continues to rise and to outpace statewide results, according to data to be released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. At 90.64 percent, the graduation rate for the HCPSS Class of 2011 cohort exceeded the Maryland average of 82.82 percent, and showed a […]
HCPSS to Apply for $20-30 Million Federal Grant to Support Personalized Learning
The HCPSS is applying for a $20-30 million competitive federal grant to support personalized student learning, to provide teachers with flexible options for delivering instruction through digital media, and to connect student learning to college and high wage workforce development. The learning environment in twenty participating schools will be transformed to create seamless connections between […]
Status Update on School Closures
The HCPSS is currently assessing the status of school facilities and road safety. As of 3:00 p.m. today, 12 school buildings were without power. HCPSS offices will be open on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. A decision regarding the opening of schools will be made by 6:00 p.m. today.
BOE to Hold Special Meeting and Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #1 on October 31, 2012, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The Howard County BOE has rescheduled the special meeting and attendance area adjustment work session #1 for Wednesday, October 31, 2012, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The special meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is […]
BOE Special Meeting is Rescheduled
The Howard County BOE meeting, originally scheduled for today, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, weather permitting. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Department of Education , 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.