and Community Engagement Effective Budgeting and Community Engagement Kevin D. Smith Baltimore County Public Schools November 4, 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools

For families and communities, education is personal.

About BCPS 25th largest school system in the nation 173 schools, programs, and centers More than 112,000 students 59% students of color 47% eligible for free and reduced-price meals More than 21,000 teachers

Do’s and Don’ts of Design

Team BCPS Day

Do’s and Don’ts of Design

A student townhall

State of the Schools

Learner-centered environments

Board Policy 0100 … While complex societal and historical factors contribute to the inequities our students face, rather than perpetuating disparities, the school system must address and overcome institutional inequity by providing all students with the opportunity to succeed.

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Budget principles Managing Growth Raising the Bar and Closing Gaps Investing in the Future

Passport Program – beginning world language instruction in elementary school

Key lessons Make budget-related communications part of overall communications plan.

Key lessons Make budget-related communications part of overall communications plan. Use multiple communications tools/vehicles. Use the media, but tell your own story. Use public input to inform, but not drive, the process. Remember equity. Try to hear from everyone.