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Results and context: Staff said BCPS made year‑over‑year gains in ELA and showed progress in multiple grade bands and student subgroups. The district reported approaching the state average in ELA growth and noted mathematics remains an area of concern: state mathematics proficiency was cited at roughly 26.5% while BCPS reported about 21% proficiency. Staff said 14 of 16 assessments showed growth and highlighted significant gains for some subgroups, including economically disadvantaged students.

Professional development plan: The district outlined a three‑pronged improvement strategy: (1) provide access to high‑quality, standards‑aligned instructional materials (including science‑of‑reading‑aligned curriculum), (2) expand professional development focused on content and pedagogy with mandatory new‑educator orientation and summer training, and (3) strengthen job‑embedded coaching and professional learning communities (PLCs) to support rapid cycles of improvement.

Staff described a new Employee Development Center and summer programs that served thousands of staff; they shared plans for systemwide and targeted professional learning days for teachers, leaders, assistant principals and other staff. The plan includes role‑specific programming, induction for newly promoted staff, expanded technical training tied to systems rollouts and targeted math interventions driven by standards‑level analysis in Performance Matters.

Members asked about technical training for staff using the district’s new ERP/timekeeping system and about open‑space classroom remediation and project prioritization; staff said they provide video tutorials, face‑to‑face trainings and drop‑in technical support and will supply supplemental materials on open‑space projects and re‑prioritizations.

Why it matters: The district said the recent results show the system is halting long‑term declines and making initial gains in literacy, but that continued investment in professional development, instructional materials and math strategy is required to accelerate recovery in math proficiency.

What’s next: Staff will continue to implement the professional development plan, provide additional supports for technical training and return to the board with further details on open‑space classroom remediation and capital prioritization.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - Aug 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent and staff presented MCAP results showing gains in ELA and some math improvement and outlined a systemwide professional development plan for 2025–26 emphasizing evidence‑based curriculum, job‑embedded coaching, expanded professional learning communities and targeted leader development.","taxTitle","Baltimore County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",17213,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6494766,"BCPS highlights expansion of career and technical education, youth apprenticeships and internships",107,2471000,2578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604&start=2471&end=2578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604/thumbnail_2471000.jpg","/articles/6494766/Maryland/BCPS-highlights-expansion-of-career-and-technical-education-youth-apprenticeships-and-internships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494766-b67f819bdd6e6a4ecf03c33bb6c2ff20/orig.mp4?Expires=1775014014&Signature=mJWUbXwyYpyjPijVanVJ9WYjgSkMIFBWD0TEwpUPm07HjMjzLVCGGhPmIThBzyO1uMaRhFPLL6CCwZFlymMrn3Sv0~5UOQY7pOfLL~FL1wUbeL38SuyjmEJGCAITBi4utg~6uGfPNppBEZgvF1JoJujyRFQWEX1l~GzGC~dz1ZNuc0qVdWCRh0sZgl1G6aVq04hMShcFIrj749FKz~Rp8k1zQt8HQHNjD2HPbxkVzgE58etbqsuNxZdBvyKYebkXyO-8Kf9-9PfZrkYzcqbq8wDazy802EYl7d3fXxEj~f-1~xWjv5ygJm9-jNV1e9VymdP1i5cE5ETmlmfof82yRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore County Public Schools staff presented a status report on career and technical education (CTE), youth apprenticeships and work‑based learning Tuesday, outlining program growth, industry certifications and partnerships with local employers.

CTE leaders reported that last year 1,508 students participated in internships and 75 participated in apprenticeships across BCPS, including youth apprentices in trades and non‑traditional fields. Staff highlighted industry‑recognized credentials (IRCs) offered through CTE programs, such as OSHA‑10, dental infection‑control certificates, Autodesk and aviation certifications (remote pilot/private pilot exams in partnership with CCBC) and a BASE biotech certification earned last spring by a BCPS student.

Presenters described youth apprenticeship pathways — programs that enroll students (typically juniors and seniors) in paid, supervised work experience of at least 450 hours plus related instruction — and said youth participation can yield advanced standing in adult apprenticeships. Last year BCPS hosted 31 youth apprentices during the school year and said BCPS remains a registered youth apprenticeship provider. Staff said economic conditions affect employer capacity to offer paid apprenticeships, so internships (including unpaid options) remain an alternative pathway for students seeking work‑based learning.

The district also described career navigation work: 25 career navigators placed in high schools last year who coordinate career experiences, internships, field trips and post‑graduation planning. Staff said navigators are expanding middle‑school connections this year as required by Maryland’s Blueprint for Education.

The board asked about employer recruitment and supports for students facing barriers. Staff said partnerships with the Department of Labor, Baltimore County Workforce Development and employers such as Constellation and Northwest Hospital help place students; Title I and McKinney‑Vento wraparound services were used to support apprentices who experienced housing instability, including transportation and meal support during placements.

Why it matters: CTE and apprenticeship expansion create pathways to careers for students who pursue non‑college options and provide pipelines for employers seeking skilled workers. Staff said expansion into non‑traditional apprenticeship fields (accounting, marketing, counseling) broadens opportunity for students with diverse interests.

What’s next: Staff said numbers for the coming school year are still being finalized; they described ongoing employer outreach and encouraged businesses and community members to contact work‑based learning coordinators and career navigators in individual high schools to partner with BCPS.","District staff presented an overview of CTE programs and youth apprenticeship growth, reporting 1,508 internship placements and 75 apprenticeships last year, three youth apprentices this year in trades, expanded partnerships with employers (including hospitals and NSA) and targeted career navigators in high schools.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6494773,"Board staff brief board on Delaney rebuild timing; permitting delays push ground‑breaking later than planned",298,2615000,2913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604&start=2615&end=2913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604/thumbnail_2615000.jpg","/articles/6494773/Maryland/Board-staff-brief-board-on-Delaney-rebuild-timing-permitting-delays-push-groundbreaking-later-than-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494773-e9d6fa0f3346845ed5feb59d39471e1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775014014&Signature=amJ9M9wfiOeYbk4JxCzyn0H60YW6geeVemqCFtquVxkI4s7pxSfZsELfrdOuGOuq7k96iGY3tVY-h4-nnnSogF1aVaYK4VEMjY2FS1IhC8NqyNp92CzRTsdvzma5UuhhqaaS5qSqvGwr798IZKhj9KWV9dUpSP4hTaVh6ZNDTjcSE0AroO7JjQ81djcfaHrRJiWHMBH-nEfFVJIYlq7bYwnJTMcyZyzzC3Xz9Ik1PQBlUGGjfekJAFH4tPYLMno149mE5tQFmMrPt2p3MgvPUlbkTE3V704fBxrgcGvcbaMIU8eV1ejaoGj7IwPG9hkRMWjARK-ObiiCmpbrWsdgVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board staff told the Board of Education Tuesday that the Delaney High School rebuild project is funded by the state but has not yet broken ground because final county permitting — primarily stormwater and sediment control approvals — remain pending.

Facilities representatives said earlier spending figures in the capital request materials contained a prior accounting error that reduced one listed FY25 allocation from $8,000,000 to the correct $7,843,000; staff revised their running totals accordingly. Including prior-year allocations and the state commitment, staff said the total committed to date is approximately $47.9 million (figures given in meeting materials and explained by staff during the session).

Facilities manager Dean Simek and Director of Facilities Construction Leslie Lazeri told the board design is complete and the Interagency Commission (IAC) has approved state funding for the project. However, Simek said the project cannot break ground until Baltimore County issues the remaining required permits. \"It's the stormwater and sediment control — they're sort of the last ones to get that are getting together,\" Simek said, describing a typical back‑and‑forth review process with county agencies. He said permitting typically takes six to eight months and the project team had planned for a September ground‑breaking but now anticipates October or November if approvals come through.

Board members asked for updated, itemized spending and a closeout of FY25 figures; staff said they expect to provide a June 30 closeout report in September. Members also asked for a single, public‑friendly list of capital priorities and changes to project sequencing — staff said some information appears in quarterly reports and BoardDocs and encouraged board members to submit specific questions so staff can assemble a consolidated list.

Why it matters: Delaney is a major capital project for the district and timing affects scheduling, contractor procurement and later budget requests. Permitting delays and corrections to previously reported figures mean the board will receive updated cost and schedule information that could affect the FY27 capital request.

What’s next: Staff said they will provide the board with the closeout for the period ending June 30 and will respond to follow‑up questions about project prioritization and timing in September; board members requested clearer public materials showing projects in the pipeline and the effect of prior reprioritizations.","During the FY 2027 state capital budget work session staff updated the board on the Delaney rebuild project, saying the state has committed funding but final county stormwater and sediment permits remain outstanding and could delay breaking ground into October or November 2025.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6494777,"Votes at a glance: personnel approvals, administrative appointment and closed‑session appeals affirmed",151,743000,894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604&start=743&end=894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6494777/Maryland/Votes-at-a-glance-personnel-approvals-administrative-appointment-and-closedsession-appeals-affirmed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494777-9b57c1720de7cfb6d2a49b8e5904b31d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775014014&Signature=APC8lgTq9KuypX9rhPCtlN92QDUHrvbJwZMeKqaAU-OAJGMVtcSbegoZTpEquazz6DNQLo6THTB4WB9wW-D2bXRPmp2ptfLPM9TjofqUiNeOvMtoIlsDOe6p4pcyJPozM6V99NnbbxFfIVszvslxpHdSm5rL-gkz7OusqQii7wRVyDxYL0DQSfx1sBYB7Y6IukFtATqI~jGsf1iGFlFCtZCREJEx1MQksjYulAXRZj~sjNCgl~ijL676HyqB9~04HRghWnhSExKuHgEdXKoolT2umENz50Ou2xCQ5AqLNuUs45~YZa8NkJL4oVb13~XmKmJknKloQLxa6GPkOHV32g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education of Baltimore County completed several formal roll-call actions Tuesday, including approval of multiple personnel items, confirmation of an administrative appointment, and affirmation of actions taken in closed session on two hearing‑examiner cases.

Personnel matters: The board approved the personnel matters included in Exhibit D‑1 (terminations, retirements, resignations, leaves) on a roll-call motion moved by board member Pumphrey and seconded by board member Young. The motion carried by roll call with members recorded as voting in the affirmative in the meeting transcript.

Additional personnel items (Exhibits D‑2 through D‑4) were approved on a subsequent motion by Stoleski, seconded by Savoy; the roll call in the transcript records affirmative votes and no recorded dissent.

Administrative appointment: The board approved an administrative appointment for chief academic officer, moving to confirm Dr. Jennifer Molineux as chief academic officer. The motion to approve Exhibit E‑1 was moved by Vice Chair Harvey and seconded by Young. The roll call recorded one abstention (Pumphrey) and the remaining members voting yes; the motion carried.

Closed‑session actions and hearing‑examiner appeals: After meeting in closed session, board counsel Darren Burns said the board considered two hearing examiner matters identified in the transcript as HEA25‑331 and HEA25‑034 (transcript variants appear). The board moved (mover Stolaskey, second Young) to approve the actions taken in closed session on those matters and to authorize Ms. Gower to sign for absent board members. The roll-call approval was recorded in open session.

What this means: Personnel actions and administrative appointments are final as approved. The board’s public record includes the closed‑session summary and the open‑session information summary for these matters on BoardDocs under the meeting date.

Documentation: The meeting chair directed members to BoardDocs for closed‑session summaries and said that the open‑session information summary and personnel exhibits are available on the board website.","During the Aug. 26 Board of Education meeting the board approved personnel matters, confirmed administrative appointments and affirmed actions taken in closed session; the board also completed a roll-call affirmation of two hearing‑examiner appeals.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6494781,"Board declines to add consideration of county inspector-general resolution to tonight's agenda",484,188000,672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604&start=188&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5702657-626efc20201a11a30ba9c94396ea4604/thumbnail_188000.jpg","/articles/6494781/Maryland/Board-declines-to-add-consideration-of-county-inspector-general-resolution-to-tonights-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494781-52bbc791ff73666decc88c9ff3bc23e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775014014&Signature=Fp6x7UlRUCnB4v16Yd4cakwZIf56H1b2HEzoTORtWQzX6u1qp4LY-lqpRjuejii~93-F3-9wb5JYZbL3MNIAsyWF5p1L4A-k2XWJRjCDrj1A8iKi5lV3zn80IPre10Wn0NsFrulI9o6O~ZLLyZtSmsDEpbfnnRiFr31PDpKaDr9BVjGYG29Sq-hHLtDhDRETjE7NKFc4z-R5-Y1Zt7YZxgr-h7An6yV0DV5V0oPKD-pGcoO0bVY2LdkPkdJWV3fz5~6jHBS65yndNQOUjJvYxDhs6HosjqhcTHBE1n8xdLmzPatN3NzPpVUfl4w9OBcrIvFYaLIjhFmlJukuvbMttA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A motion to amend the Board of Education of Baltimore County agenda to add a discussion item titled \"Consideration of Resolution in Support of Baltimore County Council Resolution 40-2025\" failed Tuesday after the board voted on whether to place the item on the agenda.

Board member Henn moved to amend the agenda “to add immediately following item G‑1 a new item under new business titled Consideration of Resolution in Support of Baltimore County Council Resolution 40‑2025,” saying the item would allow the board to consider extending inspector-general oversight to Baltimore County Public Schools as a measure to strengthen fiscal accountability. \"This motion is not to adopt the resolution. It's simply to give us the opportunity to consider and discuss it as a part of our agenda,\" Henn said.

Board counsel Darren Burns advised caution, telling the board it should “do your research” before taking a position that could conflict with the board’s status as a state agency with local features. \"There are limitations on how much [the board] can be subjected to any authority from county or quasi‑county agency,\" Burns said, warning members not to adopt positions without legal review.

Members debated whether adding the item for discussion (not adoption) would allow the board to collect information for an informed decision. Several members said placing it on the agenda would permit a fuller discussion before any vote; others said they were uncomfortable acting on a time frame tied to a county council schedule without staff research.

When the roll call vote was taken, six members voted in favor and the motion failed because seven affirmative votes were required. Board chairwoman Jane Lichter announced, \"Six in favor — the motion to add it to the agenda did not pass.\" The transcript records abstentions and no votes among other members but does not show a subsequent motion to resubmit the item.

Why it matters: The resolution under discussion would have signaled board support for a county council measure to extend an inspector-general role to oversight of county entities, including a request for that oversight to include the school system. Board counsel’s legal caution reflects the board’s separate legal status and the potential limits on accepting county oversight without additional research.

What’s next: The sponsor said the county council was holding a work session on the matter the same evening and planned a legislative vote thereafter; board members who supported discussion urged staff follow-up so that, if the board revisits the issue, members will have legal analysis and details on scope and consequences.

Vote details (as recorded in the meeting): A roll call on the agenda amendment resulted in six yes votes; seven were required to add the item and the motion failed.","A motion to add a discussion item supporting a Baltimore County Council resolution extending inspector-general oversight to Baltimore County Public Schools failed after legal concerns and divided board discussion; the motion to place the item on the agenda did not receive the seven votes required.","actionData","errors"]

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MCAP results show gains; BCPS outlines 2025–26 professional development plan

BCPS highlights expansion of career and technical education, youth apprenticeships and internships

Board staff brief board on Delaney rebuild timing; permitting delays push ground‑breaking later than planned

Votes at a glance: personnel approvals, administrative appointment and closed‑session appeals affirmed

Board declines to add consideration of county inspector-general resolution to tonight's agenda