BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold first meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to begin a study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The first committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

Maryland State Board of Education reverses censure of Baltimore County School Board member

UPDATE: Maggie Litz Domanowski has posted a response to a portion of this story. An excerpt reads as follows: “When I noticed this being referenced in an article published today on the NottinghamMD.com website, I felt compelled to assist others in grasping the true events: “‘Community response to the censure was divided. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition launched […]

League of Women Voters of Baltimore County supports extending authority of OIG to include oversight of Board of Education

TOWSON, MD—The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County (LWVBCO) has announced its support for a resolution that would extend the authority of the county’s inspector general to include oversight of the Baltimore County Board of Education. The resolution, introduced by Councilman David Marks, seeks to give the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) the ability to independently audit the […]

Baltimore County Public Schools opens to more than 110,000 students for 2025-2026 school year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools welcomed more than 110,000 students back to 174 schools and programs Monday, marking the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers greeted students at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, emphasizing the school system’s readiness and new initiatives for the year. “Team BCPS has worked hard to prepare for today […]

School Board member Julie Henn expresses support for Madigan as Baltimore County Inspector General

The following is an opinion piece from Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn. The Office of the Inspector General was created to provide increased accountability and oversight in the operations of Baltimore County Government by identifying fraud, waste, and abuse.  The office also finds opportunities to promote efficiency, accountability, and integrity. And that’s exactly what Inspector Kelly Madigan […]

Councilman Marks to introduce resolution to give Inspector General oversight of BCPS

UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has issued the following statement: “Thank you to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for his support of Inspector General Kelly Madigan and for his efforts to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include Baltimore County Public Schools. I have long advocated for increased oversight, was proud […]

Baltimore County Board of Education member appointed to Maryland State Student Data Privacy Council

TOWSON, MD—Julie Henn, an elected member of the Baltimore County Board of Education, has been appointed to the re-established Maryland Student Data Privacy Council, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) announced this week. Henn will serve as MABE’s representative on the council, which was re-established by Senate Bill 325 and is tasked with studying the Student Data Privacy […]

Last of Perry Hall Middle School trailers to be removed next week as overcrowding eases

PERRY HALL, MD—The last of the trailers at Perry Hall Middle School will be removed next week, according to Councilman David Marks. “(The removal of the trailers) is another sign that overcrowding has been eliminated from this school with the construction of Nottingham Middle School and the expansion of Pine Grove Middle School,” said Councilman Marks. “The new principal, Justin […]