Dear community members,

The Board of Education wants to make sure that all residents are aware of the Attendance Area Adjustment Process that has been underway for a number of months. It is now in the hands of the Board of Education. 

It is very important that everyone keep in mind that the Board will take all of the information that has been assembled to date via the Feasibility Study, the Attendance Area Committee, and the Superintendent, and develop the final plan.   

We will be reviewing all levels, including elementary, middle and high school. Everything is on the table.

Whether your polygon has been part of any preceding proposal or not,  it is still possible it will be included in the final plan. It is critical that everyone remain engaged in this process. We will be doing all of our work in public via work sessions and public hearings. The schedule of events can be found below.

If you have any questions, please call the Board office at 410-313-7194.

Redistricting Process – Timeline

Tuesday, October 3 – 7:30 p.m.

Presentation of the Superintendent’s Recommended Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
Wilde Lake HS, Jim Rouse Theater, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD 21044

After Superintendent’s Presentation

Board begins receiving official testimony via email/mail at boe@hcpss.org or Board of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Thursday, October 5

Pre-registration for October 26 Public Hearing begins 8 a.m. for calling Board Office (410-313-7346 or 7194); 8:30 a.m. online - http://www.hcpss.org/board/meeting-participation/

Thursday, October 12 – 7 p.m. (New)

Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #1
Boardroom, 101910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 

Tuesday, October 17

Pre-registration for November 7 Public Hearing begins 8 a.m. for calling Board Office (410-313-7346 or 7194); 8:30 a.m. online - http://www.hcpss.org/board/meeting-participation/

Thursday, October 26 – 7 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Public Hearing #1
River Hill HS Auditorium, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029 

Monday, October 30 – 7 p.m.

Overflow from Public Hearing #1
Location - TBD
(Public will not be able to register to speak at this hearing)

Wednesday, November 1 – 7:30 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #2
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Thursday, November 2 – 7:30 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #3
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Tuesday, November 7 – 7 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Public Hearing #2
River Hill HS Auditorium, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

Thursday, November 9 – 7:30 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #4
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Tuesday, November 14 – 7:30 p.m.

Attendance Area Adjustment Work Session #5
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Thursday, November 16 – 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042