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State law provides that the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, with the advice of the CEO, determines the district's educational, management, maintenance, and operational policies. Policies are aligned with the Board's mission and goals, as well as with applicable federal and state laws. Administrative regulations guide how policies are implemented. Adopted policies are available on BoardDocs, the Board's governance website.

Policy Development Process

  1. Identify a Need: The Board of School Commissioners gather stakeholder feedback to help determine what policy changes could be made to ensure student success.

  2. Adopt a Calendar: The Board, CEO, and City Schools leadership meet annually to develop a calendar that outlines each policy scheduled for review and its timeline for approval.

  3. Present Policy: The proposed policy language is presented to the Board's Policy Committee for review and Board feedback.

  4. Public Comment: After the policy is presented, the public has a 30-day window to submit their thoughts to the Policy Feedback form.

  5. First Reader: Policy language is presented to the Board of School Commissioners, along with recommendations from the Policy Committee and a summary of the public comment received.

  6. Second Reader: A second draft of the policy is presented, incorporating feedback provided by the public and the Board.

  7. Board Vote: The Board votes on the policy.

Providing Feedback on Board Policy

As a valued stakeholder, City Schools needs your feedback on the Board policies currently under revision. Sharing your insight allows the district to make effective and well-informed decisions while remaining accountable for the concerns shared by our students, staff, families, and communities. Read more about the policies up for revision, and submit your feedback using the form below.

Board Policy Feedback Form

Policies up for revision

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Student Feedback

City Schools' students can use the Student Input Submission Form to share ideas, questions, or concerns related to school policies, leadership, events, and more. Submissions are reviewed weekly and shared with the Board of School Commissioners and Board Office. 

To submit feedback, click here.

Feedback from Board Engagement Events

The Board of School Commissioners thanks you for participating in its community engagement events. Your attendance ensures that Baltimore City Public Schools reflect the wants and needs of all stakeholders. To continue the conversation and help spread awareness of the Board's work, the Board has compiled a list of questions and answers from recent events. For additional inquiries, please contact the Board Office.

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Policies and Administrative Regulations
Policy Development Calendar