Three new members appointed to Board of Education of Baltimore County by Governor Wes Moore

TOWSON, MD—Tiara Booker-Dwyer, Tiffany Frempong, and Emory Young have been appointed to the Board of Education of Baltimore County by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The appointees were nominated by the school board nominating commission. Booker-Dwyer is a senior policy associate at Policy Studies Associates and the U.S. Department of Education Funded Region 4 Comprehensive Center. Her past positions include serving […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski applauds successful 2023 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday applauded a successful 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session highlighted by the passage of several key Baltimore County legislative priorities and vital capital improvement requests. “Baltimore County residents were winners in this year’s legislative session, and I am thrilled that some of our most important priorities are now on Governor Moore’s desk,” […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End of session home runs

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We are coming down the home stretch of the 2023 legislative session! In honor of Oriole’s Opening Day, we wanted to share some of our HOME RUNS! We each have a bill making its way through the legislative process that we predict will be signed into law. […]

Parkville High School junior selected as Student Member of the Board for 2023-2024

TOWSON, MD—Middle and high school students from across Baltimore County have selected Parkville High School junior Kayla Drummond to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2023-2024 school year. Drummond’s one-year term begins July 1, 2023. This is the fourth year that all BCPS middle and high school students could cast […]

Volunteer citizens sought to fill vacancy on Baltimore County Board of Education’s Ethics Review Panel

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County is seeking an interested volunteer citizen to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Review Panel. The Panel serves as an advisory body to the Board to interpret its Ethics Code policies. The panel consists of five members appointed by the Board of Education. To be eligible for consideration for this vacancy, an […]

Community invited to public forums to identify educational priorities, leadership qualities of next BCPS superintendent

TOWSON, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to participate in public forums from Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23, regarding the national search for a new superintendent. The meetings will be hosted by McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the executive search firm selected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The forums will offer BCPS […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Your neighborhood middle school may be changing

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Your neighborhood middle school may be changing. Baltimore County Public Schools are in the process of redistricting middle school students. As you know, this doesn’t just impact the kids in your neighborhood, this also impacts your property values. You probably chose your neighborhood in part or whole […]

Baltimore County Board of Education adopts $2.595 billion FY 2024 operating budget request

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County approved a $2.595 billion operating budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024 on February 28, 2023. The Board’s adopted budget continues BCPS’ focus on raising the bar, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing all students for the future. The budget reflects key amendments based on Board and community feedback and prioritizes people, […]