Circulars

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.

The attached circular contains Religious Observances charts to guide HCPSS leaders for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

The attached circular provides guidance related to year-end closing of financial records for FY22.