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MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-304 - Chief Executive Officer

    (a)    There is a Chief Executive Officer of the board.    (b)    The Chief Executive Officer shall:        (1)    Be responsible for the overall administration of the Baltimore City Public School System;        (2)    Report directly to the board;        (3)    Be a member of the cabinet of the Mayor; and        (4)    Designate individuals with primary responsibility for each of the following functions:            (i)    Management and administration of the Baltimore City Public School System;            (ii)    Assessment and accountability of the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System;            (iii)    Provision of services to students with disabilities in accordance with federal and State law;            (iv)    Development and implementation of initiatives for educational reform; and            (v)    Professional hiring and development.    (c)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b)(4) of this section, the Chief Executive Officer and the board shall be held accountable for the delegated functions.    (d)    The board shall employ the Chief Executive Officer and establish the salary of the Chief Executive Officer at an amount commensurate with the credentials, experience, and prior positions of responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer.    (e)    The employment contract of the Chief Executive Officer shall provide, at a minimum, that continued employment is contingent on demonstrable improvement in the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System and the successful management of the Baltimore City public schools.    (f)    The initial contract and any renewal may not exceed 4 years.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-305 - Chief Academic Officer

    (a)    There is a Chief Academic Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall:        (1)    Be responsible for the development and implementation of the curriculum taught and the instruction provided in the Baltimore City Public School System; and        (2)    Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.    (b)    The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the approval of the board:        (1)    Select the Chief Academic Officer; and        (2)    Establish the salary of the Chief Academic Officer.    (c)    The employment contract of the Chief Academic Officer shall provide, at a minimum, that continued employment is contingent on demonstrable improvement in the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System.    (d)    The Chief Academic Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306 - Chief Financial Officer

    (a)    There is a Chief Financial Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall:        (1)    Be responsible for the day–to–day management and oversight of the fiscal affairs of the Baltimore City Public School System; and        (2)    Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.    (b)    The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the approval of the board:        (1)    Select the Chief Financial Officer; and        (2)    Establish the salary of the Chief Financial Officer.    (c)    The employment contract of the Chief Financial Officer shall provide that continued employment is contingent on the effective fiscal management of the Baltimore City public schools.    (d)    The Chief Financial Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306.1 - Additional Powers of Board

    (a)    In order to provide public school facilities, the board may:        (1)    Directly or through the Maryland Stadium Authority acting as its designated agent, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip, maintain, repair, or renovate facilities at any location in the City of Baltimore, now existing or hereafter acquired and enter into contracts with public or private entities in order to accomplish the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, equipping, maintenance, repair, or renovation;        (2)    Issue bonds in accordance with § 4–306.2 of this subtitle;        (3)    In accordance with State law and the June 24, 1998, memorandum of understanding between the board and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this subtitle;        (4)    Enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this subtitle, employ consulting engineers, architects, attorneys, construction and financial experts, and other employees and agents, and determine their compensation;        (5)    Receive and accept from the United States of America or any agency of the federal government grants and loans for the purpose of financing or refinancing all or any part of the costs of any project;        (6)    Receive and accept aid or contributions from any sources of money, property, labor, or other things of value, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes for which the grants and contributions were made; and        (7)    Perform all acts and things necessary to carry out the powers expressly granted by the provisions of this subtitle.    (b)    The board shall maintain records identifying the sources and amounts of payments used to support the costs of any project authorized under the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306.3 - Purpose; Exemption From Taxation

    (a)    The exercise of the powers granted by the provisions of this subtitle shall be for the benefit of the students who attend the public schools under the board and for the improvement of their education, prosperity, health, living conditions, and general welfare.    (b)    The board shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind whatsoever and its bonds, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by the State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306.4 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306.4 - Investment Securities

    The bonds are investment securities.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306.5 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306.5 - Property Acquired Held in Accordance With State Law

    The title to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of this subtitle shall be held in accordance with State law.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-306.6 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-306.6 - Construed; Severability

    (a)    The provisions of this subtitle, being necessary for the welfare of the City of Baltimore and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of the provisions.    (b)    The provisions of this subtitle are severable, and if any of the provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court may not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-307 - Research and Evaluation Unit

    (a)    There is a Research and Evaluation Unit in the Baltimore City Public School System.    (b)    Subject to the approval of the board, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint the Director of the Unit.    (c)    The Director of the Unit shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be held accountable for the effective and efficient management of the Unit.    (d)    The Director of the Unit is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.    (e)    The Unit shall perform ongoing research and evaluation regarding systemic reform and student achievement.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-308 - Parent and Community Advisory Board

    (a)    (1)    There is a Parent and Community Advisory Board in the Baltimore City Public School System.        (2)    The Advisory Board consists of 14 members, a majority of whom shall be parents of students enrolled in the Baltimore City public schools.        (3)    (i)    The plaintiffs (parents of students with disabilities) in Vaughn G., et al v. Mayor and City Council, et al case no. MJG–84–1911, United States District Court for the District of Maryland shall appoint three members of the Advisory Board.            (ii)    The plaintiffs (parents of students in general education) in Bradford, et al v. Maryland State Board of Education, et al, case no. 94340058/CE189672, Circuit Court for Baltimore City shall appoint two members of the Advisory Board.            (iii)    Subject to the approval of the board, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint seven members of the Advisory Board as follows:                1.    Three shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Baltimore City Council of Parent–Teacher Associations;                2.    Two shall be appointed from a list submitted by area–based parent networks; and                3.    Two shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Title I liaisons.            (iv)    The Chief Executive Officer shall appoint two members of the Advisory Board from other parent and community groups in Baltimore City.        (4)    If one of the groups specified in paragraph (3)(iii) of this subsection fails to submit a list with a sufficient number of nominees to fill a position, the board shall appoint an individual from other parent and community groups in Baltimore City.    (b)    The board and the Chief Executive Officer shall:        (1)    Regularly consult with the Advisory Board;        (2)    Ensure parental involvement in the development and implementation of the education policies and procedures in the Baltimore City Public School System; and        (3)    Ensure increased community involvement and outreach in support of the public schools in the city.    (c)    The Chief Executive Officer shall meet with the Parent and Community Advisory Board on at least a quarterly basis.    (d)    (1)    Each member serves for a term of 2 years.        (2)    A member may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.        (3)    A member whose term has expired shall remain in office until a successor is appointed.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-310 - Procurement of Goods and Services

    (a)    Notwithstanding any provision of local law, the board shall adopt rules and regulations governing the procurement of goods and services by the Baltimore City Public School System in accordance with § 5–112 of this article.    (b)    The board shall adopt the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise goals of Baltimore City relating to procurement.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-311 - Personnel

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding any provision of local law, the board shall establish a personnel system governing certificated and noncertificated employees, including a performance–based system–wide personnel evaluation system for teachers, principals, and administrators.        (2)    To carry out the requirements of this section, the board may:            (i)    Establish and abolish positions;            (ii)    Determine employee qualifications;            (iii)    Establish terms of employment, including compensation, benefits, holiday schedules, and leave policies; and            (iv)    Determine any other matters concerning employees.    (b)    The personnel system shall provide fair and equitable procedures for:        (1)    The redress of employee grievances; and        (2)    The hiring, promotion, and termination of employees in accordance with law.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-312 - Collective Bargaining Agreements

    The board shall enter into collective bargaining agreements with the appropriate employee organizations as provided under Title 6, Subtitles 4 and 5 of this article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-314 - Geographical Boundary

    The geographical boundary of the Baltimore City School System is the same as the geographical boundary of Baltimore City.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-315 - Power to Tax and Protect School Property

    (a)    (1)    The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may levy and collect taxes on the assessable property in Baltimore City necessary to pay all the expenses they incur for educational purposes.        (2)    These taxes shall be levied and collected as are other taxes.    (b)    The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may adopt ordinances:        (1)    For the protection of public school buildings and other school property; and        (2)    To punish any person who disturbs the sessions of the public schools.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-316 - Powers and Duties of Board of School Commissioners

    (a)    Notwithstanding any provision of local law and subject to the applicable provisions of this article, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners may:        (1)    Examine, appoint, and remove teachers;        (2)    Set teacher qualifications;        (3)    Set teacher salaries; and        (4)    Select textbooks for the public schools in Baltimore City, except that the textbooks may not contain anything of a sectarian or partisan character.    (b)    (1)    The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners shall report annually to the State Board on the condition of the schools under its jurisdiction.        (2)    The report shall include a statement of:            (i)    Expenditures;            (ii)    The number of children taught; and            (iii)    Any other statistical information the State Board requires.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-317 - Notice of Studies to Close Public Schools

    After a study has been completed to determine whether to close a public school in Baltimore City, the Chief Executive Officer shall inform the Mayor of Baltimore City and the members of the General Assembly who represent Baltimore City regarding the completed study at the same time that the study is submitted to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-319 - Baltimore City Alternative Learning Center

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Baltimore City School System” means the system of free public schools in Baltimore City.        (3)    “Center” means the Baltimore City Alternative Learning Center.    (b)    There is a Baltimore City Alternative Learning Center in the Baltimore City School System.    (c)    (1)    The Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners shall appoint a Director of the Center.        (2)    The Director may employ a staff or retain consultants, including psychologists, social workers, guidance counselors, and teachers.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in §§ 7–305(g) and 7–305.1 of this article, a student in the Baltimore City School System may be transferred to the Center if the student:            (i)    Assaults a teacher, teacher’s aide, student teacher, other professional or paraprofessional school employee, or other student;            (ii)    Carries a gun, rifle, knife, or other deadly weapon onto school property; or            (iii)    Commits any other act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.        (2)    The Director shall review recommendations for admission of students to the Center and admit or deny admission for each student based on an assessment of the student’s amenability to the services, programs, and treatment available in the Center.    (e)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a student who is admitted to the Center shall attend classes at the Center until the Director orders the student to be transferred to another school in the Baltimore City School System.        (2)    A student may not attend the Center for more than one calendar year.    (f)    The Director shall develop and provide the following programs within the Center:        (1)    Elementary and secondary education programs;        (2)    Special education programs that meet the social and emotional needs of the students at the Center and that require the participation of the parents or guardians of the students; and        (3)    Vocational and rehabilitative training programs.    (g)    The Chief Executive Officer shall report annually to the members of the Baltimore City Delegation in the General Assembly on the progress of the students in the Center.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore City|Section 4-320 - Capital Project Scoring System

    (a)    On or before January 1, 2018, the board shall develop and implement a scoring system for evaluating projects that serve the long–range plans of the Baltimore City Public School System.    (b)    On or before January 1, 2020, the board shall:        (1)    Apply the scoring system developed under subsection (a) of this section to projects for 75% of the public school facilities that are:            (i)    Operated by the Baltimore City Public School System; and            (ii)    Utilized by students;        (2)    Publish the project scores on the Baltimore City Public School System’s website; and        (3)    Report the project scores to the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.    (c)    On or before January 1, 2021, the board shall:        (1)    Apply the scoring system developed under subsection (a) of this section to projects for the remaining 25% of public school facilities described under subsection (b) of this section;        (2)    Publish the project scores on the Baltimore City Public School System’s website; and        (3)    Report the project scores to the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.    (d)    On or before January 1, 2021, and every 4 years thereafter, the board shall:        (1)    Update the evaluation of projects for each public school facility using the scoring system developed under subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    Publish the updated project scores on the Baltimore City Public School System’s website; and        (3)    Report the updated project scores to the members of the Baltimore City Delegation to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 4 - Local School Administration|Subtitle 4 - Prince George's County|Section 4-401 - Purpose

    The purpose of the county board is to:        (1)    Raise the level of academic achievement of the students in the Prince George’s County public school system; and        (2)    Raise the level of engagement of the parents, students, and community as a whole.