About Howard County Public School System – HCPSS About the Howard County Public School System HCPSS Strategic Plan Together We Will Be Great Find out more about the HCPSS strategic plan → Learn About Our School District About Us – By the Numbers Learn more about HCPSS schools, students, staff, organization and more. Budgets The Operating and Capital budgets fund our district’s ability to provide programs, services, and infrastructure to help grow student achievement. Annual Reports A variety of annual reports document the successes of reaching our goals as a district both financially and as it relates to our strategic plan. Commitment to Transparency Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Requests The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing access to public records in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). Purchasing Provides central procurement of instructional materials, furniture and equipment, construction services, maintenance materials and equipment, and other services for use in the public schools. Fund Accountability and Transparency – Vendor Payments Search and view summary information on payments made to vendors that received $25,000 or more for the respective fiscal year. Board Policies Setting local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Providing a healthy learning environment for all students and staff members. Inclusivity & Accessibility Building a welcoming, positive, and supportive school climate. Board of Education The BOE provides leadership for excellence in teaching and learning by fostering a climate for deliberative change through policy and community engagement. Learn more about the Board of Education → Our Partnerships By strengthening and enhancing the quality of education in Howard County, partnerships help keep the school system among the best in the nation and ensure that Howard County is an attractive place to live. Learn more about our partnerships program →