Meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Education - September 8, 2026

The Baltimore County Board of Education held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included discussions on personnel matters, the FY2028 state capital budget, contract awards, and updates on hiring and technology use in schools. The board approved personnel actions and the proposed FY2028 state capital budget, which included funding requests for major capital projects such as Delaney High School, Patapsco High School, and the Northwest Area CTE Center. Contract awards covering items like textbooks and mental health services (e.g., Talkspace) were approved. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on technology use and screen time in classrooms, emphasizing instructional purpose, software review processes, and student data privacy. Board members raised questions about digital resource monitoring, AI tools, and the balance of screen time in instruction. Additionally, the board received updates on hiring with a record low number of vacancies and discussed mental health supports and grief protocols. No new policy changes were enacted, but ongoing efforts to develop screen time and AI policies were noted.