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

2. For families and communities, education is personal.

3. 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

6. Do’s and Don’ts of Design

7. Team BCPS Day

8. Do’s and Don’ts of Design

9. A student townhall

10. State of the Schools

12. Learner-centered
environments

14. 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.

15. from Facebook

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

20. Passport Program – beginning world language instruction in elementary school

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

23. 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.