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Board of Education of Harford County

A.A. Roberty Building
102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Telephone: 410-838-7300 FAX: 410-638-4051
Web Site: https://www.hcps.org

Agenda

Monday, May 18, 2026

Board Open Session: 5:30 PM - Board Room
Board Closed Session: 5:35 PM - Board Executive Conference Room
Board Business Meeting: 6:00 PM - Board Room
*Times are approximate
6:00 PM
Call to Order: Board President
Quorum Roll Call
Adoption of Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
6:05 PM A.

Presentation from Edgewood Elementary School Students:  AMES United Methodist Civics and Chess Mentoring Program
6:25 PM

Public Comment
7:25 PM

Board Member Comments
7:35 PM

Dr. Dyann Mack, Interim Superintendent's Report
7:45 PM
Old Business
7:50 PM B.

Consent Agenda
1.

Monthly Report on Certificated Personnel: March/April 2026
2.

Contract Award: Outside Legal Counsel
3.

Contract Award:  Public Address Systems
4.

Contract Award: Technology Equipment, Software, and Services
5.

Contract Award: Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and Life Safety Systems Inspections and On-Call Services
6.

Contract Award: Construction Management Services for the New Combination Harford Academy and Elementary School
7.

Contract Award: Jarrettsville Elementary School Pre-K Expansion, Hickory Elementary School Strive Suite, and Roye-Williams Elementary School Sensory Room
8.

Contract Award: Southampton Middle School Security Vestibule
9.

Contract Award: New Combination Harford Academy and Elmentary School Modified 02A Site Package
10.

Contract Award: Cogent Communications, Inc. - Internet Circuits
11.

Minutes of Previous Board Meetings
7:55 PM
New Business
8:00 PM C.

Decision on Administrative and Supervisory Appointments and Promotions, Mr. Ben Richardson, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
8:20 PM D.

Presentation of Recommendation of Proposed New Board Policy: Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement, Mr. James McVicker III, Student Member of the Board
8:40 PM E.

Presentation on Quarterly Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2026, Ms. Deborah Judd, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
9:00 PM
Future Meetings Review
Adjournment
NOTE: PUBLISHED AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Date Time Place Event
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:30 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Open Session
Monday, June 1, 2026 6:00 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 PM Harford County Public Schools, A.A. Roberty Building, Board Room Board Business Meeting

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The Harford County Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in employment or programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding HCPS non-discrimination policies should be directed to Paula Stanton, Manager of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

Harford County Board of Education Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Prepare every student for success in postsecondary education and career.
Goal 2: Engage families and the community to be partners in the education of our students.
Goal 3: Hire and support highly effective staff who are committed to building their own professional capacity in order to increase student achievement.
Goal 4: Provide safe, secure, and healthy learning environments that are conducive to effective teaching and learning, creativity and innovation.
Board business meetings are recorded and aired by Harford Cable Network
Dr. Dyann Mack,  Interim Superintendent of Schools and Secretary-Treasurer
Lauren Paige, President,  Appointed Member-at-Large
Wade A. Sewell, Vice-President, Elected Member, Councilmanic District B
Diane M. Alvarez, Elected Member, Councilmanic District F
Bangtam Miller, Appointed Member-at-Large
Carol P. Bruce, Elected Member, Councilmanic District E
Melissa L. Hahn, Elected Member, Councilmanic District D
James McVicker III, Student Board Member
Dr. Carol L. Mueller, Elected Member, Councilmanic District C
Liliana Norkaitis, Appointed Member-at-Large
Denise E. Perry, Elected Member, Councilmanic District A
Yvonne Rallo,  Board of Education Administrative Support Coordinator