Board of Education selects Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as next BCPS superintendent

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County on Tuesday evening announced the selection of Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as its candidate for superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, contingent upon final contract negotiations for employment and approval by state superintendent Mohammed Choudhury as required by Maryland law. Dr. Yarbrough was selected following a nationwide search facilitated by McPherson and Jacobson, […]

Public information meeting to be held in Parkville to discuss capacity relief for Hampton Elementary School

TOWSON, MD— To provide emergency capacity relief to Hampton Elementary School, Baltimore County Public Schools will host a public information meeting to discuss potential boundary changes, among other relief measures. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 in the Parkville High School cafeteria. Meeting presenters will discuss options for capacity relief and gather feedback […]

Public hearing scheduled on Central, Northeast Area Middle School boundary study recommendation

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a public hearing to seek input concerning the central and northeast area middle school boundary study recommendation. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Parkville High School. Sign-up for persons wishing to speak begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part I

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. UPDATE: Part II can now be viewed here. Original story below… The 2023 Legislative Session proved to be full of wins and losses, as with any season in life! As a member of the Health and Government Operations (HGO) Committee, Delegate Szeliga sponsors and cosponsors many bills. […]

Application open for one at-large Baltimore County school board seat

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members of the Board are […]

Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to hold public information sessions for vacant board member seat

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will hold three virtual public information sessions for the vacant appointed Board of Education position. The Commission is charged with recommending to the Governor nominees for the vacancy. The public hearing will also permit stakeholders to gain a greater understanding of the School Board Nominating Commission’s selection process. The meetings will be […]

BCPS recommends closing Golden Ring Middle School to students; public hearing set for May 3

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that they plan to close Golden Ring Middle School. As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, BCPS plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board […]