Katie Scharpf

The Board met in a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's contract and consult with legal counsel. The Board also reviewed and authorized recommended negotiation parameters for bargaining units. Additionally, the Board reviewed and authorized disciplinary actions regarding three individual employees.

The board meeting consisted of both an open and a closed session. During the open session, the board voted to waive public comment. In the closed session, the board discussed personnel matters, on which no formal action was taken. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a motion regarding negotiation parameters with bargaining units.

The Board conducted a meeting involving open, closed, and business sessions. The closed session focused on consulting with legal counsel regarding the superintendent search and discussing the final candidate. During the business meeting, the Board officially selected Dyann R. Mack, Ed. D. to serve as the Superintendent for Harford County Public Schools.

The board meeting included special recognitions, specifically honoring Roye-Williams Elementary School for receiving the Maryland Purple Star School designation and acknowledging the 2025-2026 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. Presentations were given on the Educators Rising program. The agenda also featured a discussion on the 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan, which serves as a basis for the FY27 Capital Improvement Program, and an introduction of a proposed new board policy regarding the establishment of board policies, which will be posted for public comment.

The board meeting included a closed session to discuss candidate qualifications for administrative positions, followed by a business meeting. The agenda featured a student mentorship program presentation from Edgewood Elementary School, public comments from community members, and an interim superintendent report. The board approved a consent agenda covering various personnel reports and contracts for services, such as construction management, technology, and facility maintenance. Additionally, the board approved several administrative and supervisory appointments and reviewed a presentation on a proposed financial literacy graduation requirement. The meeting concluded with a review of the quarterly financial report.