Circulars

The attached circular contains a chart that identifies details associated with late school openings and early school closings related to inclement weather and other emergencies.

The attached circular identifies implementation procedures in the event of a school bus accident.

The attached circular provides the religious observances in the Academic Calendar for SY2022-23. Please note this is a revision of Circular No. 34, in series 2021-2022.

The attached circular gives information on the discontinued use of COVID-19 cost center, effective July 1, 2022.

The enclosed circular, with attachments, contains the following End of Year Highlights for SY2021-22 Policies and Implementation Procedures in both Alphabetical & Numerical Policy Index with an effective date of July 1, 2022. 

• Policy 1050 Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Free Environment
• Policy 3030 Research in the Howard County School System
• Policy 4050 Procurement of Goods and/or Services
• Policy 4070 Fund Balance
• Policy 4100 Investment
• Policy 6060 Community Improvements to School Sites or School Facilities
• Policy 9020 Students' Rights and Responsibilities
• Policy 9260 Student Search and Seizure

Attached you will find information regarding SY22-23 out of county tuition rates for HCPSS.

Please find the attached instructions for SY22-23 circular procedures.

The Board of Education adopted modifications to the attached policies:

• Policy 3040 Technology Security
• Policy 4060 Medicaid Reimbursement for Health-Related Services
• Policy 5200 Student Transportation
• Policy 9090 Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Policy 9100 Education Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Students

The attached circular identifies the duty year for each group of employees, including paid holidays for the 2022-2023 school year, per negotiated agreement. 

The attached circular and attachment provides information for the evaluation of classified employees.