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Board of Education of Howard County
10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
BOARDDOCS:
Through the Howard County Public School System website, the public can access BoardDocs and view the agenda under the supporting documents associated with Board meetings, and see the action taken by the Board, including the complete voting record. It is recommended that you use Firefox or Internet Explorer 8 as your browser.

WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR IN BOARDDOCS:

1. Approved meeting minutes and Board Reports are found under the “Meetings” tab in each individual meeting. To find a specific Board Report, go to the “Meetings” tab and in quotes type in the “Search” bar the document name. Select a meeting and then select the document. Toggle back and forth from the “Agenda” tab and the “Meetings” tab until you locate the correct document. Do not use the back button. Please contact the Board Office at 410-313-7194 for assistance if needed.

2. Other items available, under the "Library- General" tab are as follows:

- Contact the Board
- Board of Education Clusters
- Meeting Participation
- Resolving Concerns (Ombudsman)
- Meeting schedules for the Board of Education
- Board Meeting Summaries
- Superintendents and Board Members (New Items)

3. All Board of Education policies are located under the “Policies” tab. There is a choice of active and under consideration. Active are current policies and under consideration are policies that are up for review.

The Board of Education of Howard County is using the Internet to enhance governance and communication with the public through the use of BoardDocs. Documents for Thursday Board of Education meetings will be posted publicly three days preceding the meeting. BoardDocs not only saves time and resources, but also provides public access to the information that Board Members use to make decisions. You may also view the Board meetings either live or on-demand at http://hcpsstv.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.

BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board of Education of Howard County is responsible for setting local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education. At the direction of the Board, the Superintendent and the school system's administrative staff develop procedures and administrative regulations to support policy decisions. The Board is composed of seven members elected at-large for four-year terms, and a student member elected by students for a one-year term.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Expressing and representing the views of the community in matters affecting education.
- Determining educational standards and goals.
- Exercising leadership for the operation of schools.
- Allocating money for school operational needs and building programs.
- Authorizing specific expenditures from county, state, and federal sources.
- Authorizing curriculum development and revision.
- Appointing and setting the salaries of the superintendent and, based on recommendation of the superintendent, all professional personnel.
- Interpreting the educational program and needs of the school system to the community.
- Acting in a quasi-judicial role in appeal hearings.

If you have any questions or need assistance with BoardDocs, please contact the Board of Education Office at 410-313-7194. Fax number is 410-313-6833 and email is boe@hcpss.org.

For more information, please contact Board of Education Office.
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