HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, Nov. 8, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Meeting today, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually.
2021-2022 Academic Calendar Updates, Nov. 3, 2021
The academic calendar was updated Nov. 2, 2021, to include 3-hour early dismissals on Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 27 and May 18.
First Baptist Church of Elkridge Provides Weekend Food Program for Students
Hanover Hills Elementary School (HHES) and Thomas Viaduct Middle School (TVMS) have partnered with First Baptist Church of Elkridge to provide students in need with food support during weekends and holidays. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Thursday, October 28.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committees, Apply by Nov. 12, 2021
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following Policy Advisory Committees: Policy 4050 Procurement of Goods and/or Services and Policy 6060. Residents interested in participating may submit a statement of interest online by Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.
FY 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Annual Audit Reflect Advancements in Financial Management and Health Deficit Elimination
The Howard County Public School System has received an unmodified opinion from its external auditor, CohnReznick, LLP, which is included in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The unmodified opinion of the HCPSS financial statements certifies that the auditor found no internal control findings in financial management and that all audited financial statements, in all material respects, were found to be in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
Partnership with Luminus Supports Immigrant and First-Generation Students
HCPSS has updated its partnership with the Luminus Network for New Americans to support immigrant students and their families. Leaders from both organizations will collaborate to create events and programs to increase families’ understanding of the American educational system, how to be actively involved in their child’s school, academics and class selection, and preparing for college.
Board Approves FY 2023 Capital Budget Request
The Howard County Board of Education approved its Capital Budget Request for the July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023) and Priority Listing of FY 2023 State Capital Budget Request. The Board’s FY 2023 Capital Budget Request totals $99.5 million. Major items included in the FY 2023 capital budget request include costs for New High School #13, scheduled to open in September 2023; a renovation and addition at Hammond High School, scheduled for completion in September 2023; systemic renovations and ongoing systemic line items; and ongoing project lines to address various needs of the school system such as relocatable classrooms, roof projects, and planning and design.
CANCELED: Board of Education Sept. 14 Closed Session
The Howard County Board of Education Virtual Closed Session, previously scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, has been canceled. A schedule of all upcoming Board meetings is available at https://www.hcpss.org/board/.
Board Virtual Sessions on September 14: Closed Session and Kirwan Blue Print Work Session
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The Closed Meeting will begin in open session to close, and the Board will return to open session for the Kirwan Blue Print Work Session at 4:30 p.m.
HCPSS to Acquire 4,600 HEPA Filters to Further Enhance Classroom Air Quality
During the September 2, 2021 Board of Education meeting, HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano announced his intention to make an emergency purchase of 4,600 HEPA filter units to be installed in all classrooms in every HCPSS school. The acquisition will provide an additional layer to the multiple mitigation efforts HCPSS already has in place to ensure a healthy in-person school learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.