POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING 5-11-26

The Policy Review Committee meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Education held on May 11, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and updating policies related to community involvement and parent-teacher-student associations. Key discussions included amendments to Policy 1200 to explicitly recognize various parent groups such as PTA, PTSA, PTO, booster clubs, and other established parent organizations as valued community partners. The committee passed a motion to amend the policy language to ensure inclusivity of recognized parent groups, including advocacy groups like Friends of Delaney, which have contributed to capital funding efforts. Additionally, the committee discussed the need for a superintendent's rule to accompany Policy 1200 to detail implementation strategies for diverse communication methods. The meeting also addressed the annual policy review schedule for 2026-2027, with requests to add reviews of Policy 5230 on student records and to consider new policies on artificial intelligence use for employees and students. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.