Circulars

The attached circular provides information regarding cell phone use while driving.

The attached circular provides information regarding storage of materials.

The attached circular provides guidance on the proper use of the HCPSS Maryland sales tax exemption certificate number. 

The attached circular identifies the assigned schools to Board members, by cluster. 

The attached circular provides the school opening and closing times for SY2022/23.

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