Planning is underway for the next Baltimore County Public Schools operating budget for the 2028 fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028.
Officials say families, community members, and staff are invited to provide input on the process and give feedback on budget priorities at one of five Community Conversations BCPS Superintendent Bill Heiser is hosting to discuss the development of the operating budget.
On the west side, two sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Lyons Mills Elementary School in Owings Mills and on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Woodlawn Middle School in Gwynn Oak. The other meetings will be held 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Cockeysville Middle School, Nov. 10 at Middle River Middle School, and Dec. 6 at Loch Raven High School.
Additionally, stakeholders can share their thoughts completing a survey before Oct. 21. Spanish interpretation will be provided at each meeting. Interpreting services for other languages are also available upon request at no cost to participants. Call 443-809-1250 as early as possible to request.