Press Releases
HCPSS Superintendent Search Stakeholder Sessions, April 3-4, 2024
Continuing its efforts to elicit stakeholder feedback on the search for a permanent Superintendent, the Howard County Board of Education will hold two public stakeholder sessions, April 3 and 4. Sessions will be held in person, and the April 4 session will be streamed live. Seating is limited and registration is required. (Details below) Stakeholders […]
Board of Education Adopts Requested FY 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets, and FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budget Requests for the 2024-2025 school year (Fiscal Year 2025) during its meeting on March 7, 2024.
HCPSS Acting Superintendent Presents 2024-2025 Operating Budget Proposal
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes presented his proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
HCPSS Acting Superintendent Stresses Dignity, Compassion and Respect During FY 2025 Operating Budget Preview
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William Barnes presented a preview of his proposed operating budget for the HCPSS fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
Howard County Board of Education Names Acting Superintendent
The Howard County Board of Education announced that Howard County Public School System Chief Academic Officer Bill Barnes will serve as the HCPSS Acting Superintendent beginning Thursday, Jan. 10, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of current Superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano.
Howard County Board of Education Announces Superintendent Retirement
The Howard County Board of Education announces the retirement of Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Howard County Public School System, effective January 10, 2024. Dr. Michael J. Martirano has served the Howard County Public School System with unwavering dedication and commitment for seven years. He inherited a system in chaos and led it to […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, Nov. 1, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, September 20, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Board of Education Closed Meeting for Sept. 19, 2023 Canceled
The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, has been canceled.
Board of Education Adds Hybrid Public Work Session, Sept. 18, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a hybrid work session to discuss student transportation on Monday, Sept. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.