Deborah L. Judd

The meeting included an open session and a closed session where the Board discussed the superintendent search process, various personnel matters, and safety and security measures. The business meeting covered the adoption of the agenda, board member comments, and the interim superintendent's report. Key actions included the approval of a consent agenda, which encompassed personnel reports, school-sponsored projects, surplus deeds, and a capital budget transfer. The Board also reviewed and approved candidates for principal and assistant principal pools, as well as the pupil personnel worker pool.

The board meeting included discussions on the superintendent search process, which resulted in the selection of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education as the search consultant. The board also addressed calendar modifications for the 2025-2026 school year, specifically concerning inclement weather days. Additionally, curriculum implementations for an Advanced Placement Business with Personal Finance course, as well as a new Middle School Mathematics and Advanced Placement Pre-Calculus curriculum were approved for the upcoming school year. The board also reviewed the quarterly financial report covering revenue, expenditures, and fund balances.

The Board meeting included a closed session to discuss negotiation parameters with bargaining units and a business meeting. Key actions taken included the appointment of Dr. Dyann Mack as the Interim Superintendent until June 30, 2026, and extensive deliberations on the proposed FY2027 budget. The Board voted on several line item adjustments for the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment budget, including teacher positions and multi-lingual learner staffing. Additionally, the Board approved modifications to the Insurance and Other Fixed Charges budget, adjustments to the Swan Creek School budget, an amendment to the state-submitted capital projects budget, and the approval of Restricted and Food and Nutrition Funds.

The Board meeting focused on the consideration and adoption of the Superintendent's proposed Unrestricted Fund (Operating) budget for FY2027. The board reviewed budget amendments and officially approved a total budget proposal of $720,259,698.00.

This document outlines the Harford County Public Schools' Prolonged State of Emergency Virtual Education Plan, designed to ensure uninterrupted instruction and community support during extended school closures. The plan focuses on providing equitable and personalized academic success in a safe and caring virtual environment, maintaining high-quality services for all students. Key areas include virtual instructional delivery and assessment, staffing and personnel assignments, specialized student support (Prekindergarten, students with disabilities, ELL, gifted and talented), social and emotional well-being, technology access, nutritional and health services, and comprehensive community communication. It also details procedures for a structured return to in-person instruction.