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Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, January 29, 2018

The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 29. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Board of Education Legislative Committee to Meet, January 29, 2018

The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 29. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.

HCPSS Seeks Citizen Member for Ethics Policy Development/Revision Committee, Application Due February 7, 2018

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking general citizen candidates for membership on the Policy 2070 Ethics Development/Revision Committee.

Hammond High School Named National School of Opportunity

Hammond High School has been designated a School of Opportunity by the National Education Policy Center. Hammond was recognized for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to equity and excellence by engaging in proven practices that close opportunity gaps and give all students the opportunity to succeed.

HCPSS Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano’s Public Schedule for the Week of January 22–28, 2018

This week includes a community town hall and a Board of Education meeting.

Board Selects Hanover Hills As Name For New Elementary School, Opening September 2018

The Howard County Board of Education has selected Hanover Hills Elementary School as the name for the school system’s 42nd elementary school, scheduled to open in Fall 2018. The Board voted during their regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2018.

Howard County Schools Announce New Electrician Apprenticeship Program for High School Students

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an electrician.

Board of Education to Meet with County Council, January 30, 2018

The Howard County Board of Education will hold its quarterly meeting with the Howard County Council at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Interim Superintendent Presents Proposed Operating Budget For 2018–2019 Academic Year

Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed budget for the Howard County Public School System fiscal year 2018–2019 (FY 2019) during a special presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday, January 9.

Board Makes Decision on Selection and Acquisition of School Sites

The Board of Education of Howard County met in closed session on January 3, 2018, to discuss school site selection.