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Once a decision is made, there are many things that must occur in preparation for the following school year—some of which need to happen before the end of the current school year. 

Board of Education Policy 6010 School Attendance Areas lists criteria that are to be considered when evaluating boundary adjustment options. Costs associated with any of those criteria may be presented, where applicable, upon request of the Superintendent or Board members. 

The HCPSS Office of School Planning is comprised of three employees who have other responsibilities beyond reviewing school boundaries. In order to provide the Howard County community and the Superintendent with the support required, the services of a consultant were pursued.

On Dec. 19, 2021, the Board of Education accepted a bid from Cooperative Strategies, Inc., not to exceed $395,000, to lead the boundary review process. 

There are limits to the amount of capacity that can be added to our buildings. Some have structural limits, others would require core improvements that may end up approaching the cost of a new school. In many cases, there is enough enrollment growth in an area causing excessive crowding in existing schools, to justify a new school. When appropriate and possible, additions and renovations are planned, such as the one currently under construction at Hammond High School.

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There are 15 factors listed in Board of Education Policy 6010 School Attendance Areas that are considered when attendance area adjustments are proposed. These factors are categorized in the following groupings:

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To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard County and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System announces its free summer meal program, which will run weekdays June 27-Aug. 12, 2022. Full details are available online.