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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Previous editions of the BCPS Staff Bulletin are archived and available for viewing on the BCPS website.
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Team BCPS Day BLUE us away! | |
Thank you for making Team BCPS Day a success! Each year on the second Thursday in January, we invite the community to wear blue to participate in this annual celebration of our schools, students, staff, and supporters - and today was BLUE-tiful!
There's still time to submit photos using #BCPSblue on social media. Check out more photos in a BCPS Flickr album.
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FEATURED VIDEO:
Superintendent's Budget Proposal Video
| BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams presented this video alongside his proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget at the January 10 Board of Education meeting. Learn more in a BCPS news release. | |
• Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar
The 2023-2024 school calendar has been revised to allow for schools and offices to be closed for primary election day in April 2024. Schools and offices will now be open on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Schools and offices will be closed for primary election day on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. This change will maintain the state requirement of 180 student days and 191 teacher days.
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• Safe School Compliance Training Reminder
All staff must complete annual compliance training to ensure that BCPS meets all state and federal mandates and complies with all Board of Education Policies and Superintendent Rules. This document includes training requirements for all staff for each bargaining unit for the 2022-2023 school year. Please note that this schedule was adjusted in September so that educators had approximately two hours of compliance training each month from September to December. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.
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• We're hiring – Spread the word
Online applications are available for a variety of BCPS positions. Also, BCPS Recruitment is now on Twitter!
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• Stop the Bleed Training
All parents and caregivers of BCPS students and all BCPS staff are encouraged to participate in a free, 90-minute "Stop the Bleed" course. The courses, being offered across the county, train participants to recognize a bleeding emergency, then pack wounds and use tourniquets to help stop the bleeding until first responders arrive.
The next course will be offered in person at Prettyboy Elementary School on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. Register online. Space is limited.
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• Technology Training Workshops
Staff members in the Office of Technology Training and Compliance Management focus on improving the technical skills of new and experienced employees to enhance their performance in achieving systemwide goals. The effective use of technology is essential to ensure the success of a high-performing workforce for all staff members. More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.
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• Racial Justice Poetry Contest
Entries for the 2023 Racial Justice Poetry Contest are being accepted now through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Students in Grades 6 – 12 in Baltimore County public, parochial, and independent schools and homeschooled children in Baltimore County can apply. Poems must be original and no more than three pages long.
Contest details, prize information, and a submission form can be found on Schoology in the resource folder for teachers of secondary English language arts. Teachers from other content areas may contact Justin DePrima at Dumbarton Middle School or the BCPS English language arts office for access.
Learn more in a BCPS blog post.
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• New Educator Year Round Training
New educators hired after New Educator Orientation in August 2022 are invited to participate in Year-Round Orientation After School Workshops. New educators will be paid $37.86/hour for their participation in these workshops. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.
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• School-based summer employment application
The BCPS central and school-based summer program employment process will be launched no later than February 2023. Like last year, the Frontline Education Applicant Tracking System (Applitrack) will not be used for the summer hiring process.
To be considered for any summer program, all current 10-month employees will need to complete and submit the Summer Program Interest Form when it becomes available. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 16, BCPS schools and offices will be closed as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. His contributions and service inspire us to create a more just, humane, equitable and peaceful world. Learning materials and resources are available in our Policy 6304 – Commemoration and Observances Schoology page.
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How will your school/office recognize Black History Month this February?
As Black History Month approaches, the Department of Communications and Community outreach seeks information regarding upcoming activities and celebrations.
Share your plans with us at communications@bcps.org.
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Students invited to SMOB Town Hall
BCPS students are invited to our first SMOB Town Hall of the year on Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m. Meet Roah Hassan, our current SMOB, via Google Meets using code SMOBTOWNHALL. BCPS credentials are needed to join.
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1) Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams presented a $2.59 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to the Board. The proposed budget continues BCPS’ focus on raising the bar, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing all students for the future.
2) The Board received an update from staff and held a work session on the proposed FY2024 County Capital Budget request.
3) Superintendent Williams highlighted recent BCPS achievements and celebrations and provided operational updates.
4) The Board approved two administrative appointments.
The full meeting is available for viewing online.
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Submissions Open - BCPS Makes Art! Faculty & Staff Exhibition
In this exhibition, teachers and staff will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the Vollmer Center Gallery at Clyburn Arboretum. This exhibition is virtual and on-site.
The due date to complete the art submission form for the Vollmer Center Gallery is Friday, January 13, 2023.
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The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, to seek the community's input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2024 operating budget.
Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close at 3 p.m. on the day before the hearing, Monday, January 16, 2023. Learn more in a BCPS news release.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
January 16 (M) - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and offices closed
January 17 (T) - Second marking period ends - Schools closed three hours early for students
January 23 (M) - Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools closed for students
January 25 (W) - Report cards distributed
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TEAM BCPS SHOUTOUT
Lynne Palmer, Principal, Oliver Beach Elementary School
Submitted by Kimberly Myers, Library Media Specialist, Oliver Beach Elementary School
"Lynne Palmer goes above and beyond as an administrator. She supports teachers, students, and families. To help students reach their goals, she pulls students aside to work on reading skills. She also holds 'lunch bunches' to build relationships with students. She is a great leader because she is involved and supportive. Lynne also shows appreciation and care toward staff. We are very fortunate to have Lynne as our principal."
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You may submit a shoutout for a variety of reasons. For example, you may want to offer a pat on the back to a colleague for helping out, recognize a staff member or student achievement, or welcome a new employee. When your shoutout appears in The Staff Bulletin, your name and school/location will be included. | |
Submit News to the Staff Bulletin
Please use the form below to submit news to the BCPS Staff Bulletin. If you have trouble using the form, please contact communications@bcps.org.
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BCPS News Hub
BCPS news is posted each day to the BCPS News Hub.
Be sure to click "Latest news" at the top left and then “See all” at the top right to view all items. For ease of access, bookmark this site for daily reference. The link to the BCPS News Hub can also be found on the BCPS Staff webpage.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Raising the bar, Closing Gaps, Preparing for our future
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach
443.809.5908 | communications@bcps.org
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