Harford County Board of Education: School Calendar & Office

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Harford County Board of Education: HCPS Calendar, Meetings, Agendas, Livestream and Office Help

This Harford County Board of Education guide helps families, students, employees, seniors, taxpayers and meeting attendees find the correct Harford County Public Schools resources fast: HCPS school calendar, 2026-2027 calendar updates, Board of Education meeting schedule, agendas, live stream and media archive, public comment instructions, board members, A.A. Roberty Building address, phone number, Home Access Center, Canvas, school and bus locator, registration, transportation, menus, employment, special education, school closings and official HCPS links.

102 S. Hickory Ave.Bel Air board office
410-838-7300Main listed phone
6:00 PMCommon business meeting time
SwagitOfficial meeting archive
Start by user intent
Choose the Harford County School Task You Need Today

Most people searching “Harford County Board of Education” are trying to complete a specific task, not read a generic article. Use the cards below to jump to the official HCPS page for meetings, calendar dates, registration, bus routes, parent login, public comment, jobs or student support.

Search warning: Harford County Board of Education is separate from Harford County Government and the County Council. Use HCPS.org for public school board, calendar, school/bus locator, registration and student services.
Fast answer

Harford County Board of Education Quick Answer

The official Harford County Board of Education information is on the Harford County Public Schools website. Use the Board of Education section for board resources, meeting schedules, meeting public comment, policies and procedures, live stream and streaming media archive, board members, committees, internal audit, fraud reporting and Engage for Education information.

HCPS lists the Board of Education / Central Administration address as 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014. The listed phone number is 410-838-7300, fax is 410-893-2478, and the general email shown in the site footer is AskHCPS@hcps.org.

Best first move: If the answer can change by date, such as a board meeting, agenda, public comment deadline, weather closing, calendar update, bus route, job vacancy or registration requirement, open the official HCPS page before making plans.
At a glance

Harford County Board of Education Contact, Calendar and Meeting Facts

These facts help you confirm you are on the right Maryland school system page before driving to Bel Air, registering for public comment, using HAC, checking bus routes or enrolling a student.

🏛️DistrictHarford County Public SchoolsMaryland public school system
📍Office102 S. Hickory Ave.Bel Air, MD 21014
☎️Phone410-838-7300A.A. Roberty Building
🧾MeetingsSchedule + agendaUse BOE schedule page
🎥VideoMedia archiveOfficial livestream records
Official-source audit: This guide uses HCPS Board of Education, Board Meeting Schedule, Full Board Meeting Schedule, Live Stream and Streaming Media Archive, HCPS Calendars, Register for School, School and Bus Locator, Help Resource Center, Board Members, Current Vacancies, Special Education, Home Access Center and related official HCPS pages.
Page guide

What This Harford County Board of Education Guide Covers

Calendar intent

HCPS Calendar, 2025-2026 Dates, 2026-2027 Updates and Inclement Weather Days

The official HCPS Calendars page is the best route for school-year dates, holidays, early dismissals, board meeting dates and weather-related updates. It is also where families should verify the latest calendar before planning childcare, work leave, travel, graduation, aftercare or transportation.

For 2026-2027, HCPS announced that the Board approved calendar adjustments to better plan for inclement weather days. The update described March 1, June 1 and April 12, 2027 as potential inclement weather make-up days, and noted that additional virtual instruction options may be used if allowed under state rules.

School calendar

Use for student dates, holidays, early dismissals, make-up days and school-year planning.

Board calendar

Use for Board of Education meetings, work sessions, special meetings and public notices.

Weather changes

Check current status, closings, delays and make-up day updates before relying on old calendars.

Accessible calendar

HCPS offers accessible calendar views; confirm the school year before using a saved page.

Calendar warning: Do not plan childcare, custody exchange, travel or work leave from an old PDF or social media image. Reopen the official HCPS calendar before final decisions.
Meetings

Harford County Board Meeting Schedule, Open Session, Closed Session and Business Meeting

The official Board Meeting Schedule page is the practical route for meeting dates, times, locations, meeting type, public notice, agenda and live stream/archive links. Recent listings commonly show board business meetings at the HCPS A.A. Roberty Building, with open session, closed session and a public business meeting time listed separately.

If you searched “Harford County Board of Education meeting tonight,” “HCPS board meeting schedule,” “Harford County BOE agenda,” “Board business meeting 6 PM” or “A.A. Roberty Building board meeting,” do not rely on a search snippet. Open the meeting schedule, then click the agenda and public notice for that exact date.

Meeting needBest official pagePractical answer
Next board meetingMeeting ScheduleVerify date, location, open session, closed session and business meeting time.
AgendaMeeting Schedule agenda linksClick the agenda for the specific meeting date.
VideoLive Stream and ArchiveUse for live viewing and archived meeting recordings.
Special or virtual meetingFull Board ScheduleSome meetings may be virtual, changed, cancelled or live-stream only.
Meeting location caution: Many listings use the HCPS A.A. Roberty Building, but special meetings and virtual meetings can differ. Always confirm the exact meeting notice before traveling.
Public comment

Harford County Board Public Comment: Email, Phone, Deadline and Speaker Limits

HCPS public-comment notices can include specific instructions for each meeting. Recent notices have used publiccomment@hcps.org and 410-588-5347 for public comment registration, and have required complete registration information such as name, local address, email, phone, agenda item or topic, and whether the speaker will comment in person or virtually.

Public comment is not the best place to share private student details. Keep remarks short, tied to an agenda item or education-related matter, and avoid naming individual students, private discipline facts, health details, IEP/504 details or personnel allegations that belong in a private process.

Email route

Use the current public-comment notice; recent notices used publiccomment@hcps.org.

Phone route

Recent notices listed 410-588-5347 for public-comment participation registration.

Speaker limits

Recent notices described up to 3 minutes for individuals and 5 minutes for group representatives.

Virtual comment

Virtual speakers may receive call-in instructions and may need to follow muting rules such as dialing *6.

Public-comment checklist: Open the current notice, identify the agenda item, prepare a concise statement, submit registration before the deadline, avoid private student records and keep a backup written copy.
Agenda and video

Harford County BOE Agendas, Livestream, Media Archive and Swagit Video

HCPS provides meeting agenda links on the Board Meeting Schedule and video access through the Live Stream and Streaming Media Archive. The separate Swagit archive also lists board meeting videos and agenda links by meeting date.

Use video for context and public discussion, but use agendas, minutes and official board actions for formal records. A video can help you understand what was said; the agenda and minutes help you identify the official item and action.

Watch an Official Harford County Board Meeting Video

This embed uses the official Harford County Public Schools Swagit video player. For the newest meeting, open the official HCPS livestream/media archive.

Board members

Harford County Board Members, Student Member and Superintendent Role

The official Board Members page lists current members and roles. As of the checked page, Lauren Paige is listed as President, Wade A. Sewell as Vice President, and members include appointed at-large members, elected councilmanic district members and a student member. Board membership can change after elections, appointments, student-member terms and officer changes, so verify on the official page before contacting a specific member.

HCPS news also reported that the Harford County Board of Education appointed Dyann R. Mack, Ed.D., as the next superintendent of Harford County Public Schools in May 2026. Because leadership pages and news items can update at different times, confirm the current superintendent page before quoting a title.

Contact tip: If your issue is about a classroom, bus stop, attendance, grades, discipline, HAC login or special education service, start with the teacher, school office or department first. Board members handle governance and policy-level issues, not day-to-day school operations.
Office and map

Harford County Board of Education Office Address, Phone, Hours, Parking and Map

HCPS lists the A.A. Roberty Building at 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. The main listed phone number is 410-838-7300, toll free number is 866-588-4963, and fax is 410-893-2478.

The Help Resource Center lists regular Central Administration Building business hours as Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and summer business hours as Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The public entrance is off E. Courtland Avenue, and nearby public parking may be used because on-site visitor parking is limited.

HCPS A.A. Roberty Building

Use this map for general directions. Confirm the meeting notice, department appointment or public-entrance instructions before traveling.

Enrollment

HCPS Student Registration, PreK, Kindergarten, K-12 and School Locator

The HCPS Registering Your Child for School page lists current and upcoming registration links, including K-12 student registration and PreK student registration. HCPS says children moving into the community during the school year should register as soon as possible, and students can be registered at any time.

HCPS says parents or guardians should first register online. Once online registration is complete, parents or guardians are asked to call the school to complete the registration process. Kindergarten students must be at least 5 years old on or before September 1, and PreK students must be at least 4 years old on or before September 1.

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Use the official registration page

Choose the correct school year and student type, such as K-12, PreK, kindergarten, early entrance or first grade placement.

2

Check school attendance area

Use the HCPS school locator before assuming which school serves your address.

3

Complete online registration

Use registration.hcps.org through the HCPS link, not a third-party form.

4

Call the school

After online registration, contact the assigned school to complete the process.

Privacy warning: Upload birth documents, proof of residency, physical exam records, lead testing records, custody documents or student records only through official HCPS or school-directed processes.
School and bus locator

HCPS School and Bus Locator: Attendance Area, Bus Route and Bus Stop Help

HCPS uses Transfinder Infofinderi as an external vendor to provide school location, bus route and bus stop information. The HCPS School and Bus Locator page is the safest starting point because it explains the official route and what to do if the external tool is not accessible.

HCPS says users who have issues accessing or viewing information on Transfinder’s website may contact the HCPS Transportation Department at 410-638-4092 or contact the student’s school directly for bus route and bus stop information.

Locator checklist: Have the exact home address, student grade, school year and program information ready. If results do not load or do not match your situation, call Transportation or the school.
Parent and student tools

Home Access Center, Canvas, Menus, Payment Options and Technology Resources

Many searches for Harford County Board of Education are really parent-tool searches. HCPS links families to Home Access Center, Canvas, school and bus locator, menus, payment options, Office 365, technology resources and school-specific pages.

User needOfficial routePractical answer
Grades, attendance or student infoHome Access CenterUse HAC for student information and contact the school for account-specific issues.
Assignments or course materialsCanvasCanvas is the learning-management route, not a board-record page.
Lunch menusFood and Nutrition / MenusUse HCPS-linked menu pages for breakfast and lunch details.
Technology helpTechnology ResourcesUse official technology pages before entering credentials elsewhere.
Login safety rule: Parent, student and staff portals are different. Do not enter HAC, Canvas, Office 365 or staff credentials on unofficial pages.
Transportation

HCPS Transportation, Bus Route Problems, School Pickup and Accessibility Issues

For bus routes and stop information, start with the School and Bus Locator page. For accessibility or route-access issues, HCPS directs users to the Transportation Department at 410-638-4092 or to the student’s school.

If you searched “Harford County bus route,” “HCPS school bus locator,” “school bus stop near me,” “Transfinder HCPS,” “bus not showing,” or “transportation department Harford County,” the practical answer is to use the HCPS locator first, then call Transportation or the school when the address, program, grade or route does not look right.

Bus route

Use HCPS School and Bus Locator, then confirm with Transportation if needed.

Attendance area

Use locator before registering or assuming a school by distance.

Accessibility issue

Contact Transportation at 410-638-4092 or the student’s school.

Daily change

Contact the school directly for student-specific pickup or dismissal concerns.

Jobs and staff intent

Harford County Public Schools Jobs, Current Vacancies, Substitutes and Staff Resources

Users searching “Harford County Board of Education jobs” usually need HCPS Current Vacancies, not the board meeting page. HCPS links current vacancies through its employment opportunities system and includes categories such as teaching, substitutes, instructional support, custodial services and other roles.

If your search includes “substitute,” “teacher jobs,” “paraprofessional,” “custodian,” “current vacancies,” “employment opportunities,” “SmartFind,” or “staff login,” use the official employment or staff resource pages. Do not apply through a copied job repost if it is not HCPS-linked.

Student support and safety

Special Education, Student Support, Title IX, Bullying/Harassment and Records Intent

Some users arrive at a board page because they have a student support, discipline, special education, bullying, Title IX or student-record concern. Those issues usually need a school, department or official complaint route before a public board meeting.

IssueStart hereDo not do this
IEP or special education supportSchool team, special education department and procedural safeguards route.Do not share private student disability details in public comment.
Bullying or harassmentBullying/Harassment ReportDo not rely on social media posts as an official report.
Title IXHCPS Title IXDo not send sensitive allegations through random third-party forms.
Public recordsPublic Information ActDo not ask an unofficial website to obtain HCPS records for you.
Student privacy rule: Keep student names, IEP details, grades, health facts, discipline facts, custody details and private records out of public board comments and unofficial websites.
FAQs

Harford County Board of Education FAQs

What is the official Harford County Board of Education website?

The official Board of Education of Harford County information is on the Harford County Public Schools website at HCPS.org under the Board of Education section.

Open official Board page

Where is the Harford County Board of Education located?

HCPS lists the A.A. Roberty Building at 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014.

Open office map

What is the Harford County Board of Education phone number?

The listed HCPS phone number is 410-838-7300. HCPS also lists toll free 866-588-4963 and fax 410-893-2478 on its contact page.

Call 410-838-7300

Where can I find the HCPS school calendar?

Use the official HCPS Calendars page for school-year dates, inclement weather updates, early dismissals and calendar changes.

Open HCPS Calendars

Where can I find Harford County Board meeting dates?

Use the official Board Meeting Schedule page for meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, public notices and livestream/archive links.

Open Meeting Schedule

Where are Harford County Board meeting agendas?

Agenda links appear on the Board Meeting Schedule page for specific meeting dates. Open the exact meeting date before relying on an agenda.

Open agenda links

How can I watch Harford County Board meetings online?

Use the official HCPS Live Stream and Streaming Media Archive page or the Harford County Public Schools Swagit archive.

Open Live Stream and Archive

How do I register for public comment?

Use the current public notice for that specific meeting. Recent notices used publiccomment@hcps.org and 410-588-5347, but the current meeting notice controls the final instructions and deadline.

Check current public notice

How do I register my child for HCPS?

Use the HCPS Registering Your Child for School page. HCPS says parents or guardians should register online first, then call the school to complete the process.

Open registration page

How do I find my Harford County school or bus route?

Use the HCPS School and Bus Locator page. HCPS uses Transfinder Infofinderi for school location, bus route and bus stop information.

Open School/Bus Locator

What is the HCPS Transportation phone number?

The School and Bus Locator page says users with accessibility or viewing issues on Transfinder may contact the HCPS Transportation Department at 410-638-4092 or contact the student’s school directly.

Open locator help

Where do parents log in for grades and attendance?

Parents use HCPS Home Access Center for student information such as grades and attendance.

Open Home Access Center

Where can I apply for Harford County Public Schools jobs?

Use the official HCPS Current Vacancies job portal linked from the HCPS website.

Open HCPS jobs

Is the Harford County Board of Education the same as Harford County Government?

No. This guide covers Harford County Public Schools and the Board of Education of Harford County. County Council and county government meetings are separate from HCPS school board meetings.

Open HCPS Board page

Independent guide notice: This BoardOfEducations.org article is an independent guide and is not Harford County Public Schools, not the Board of Education of Harford County and not an official school district website. Always verify calendars, board meeting notices, agendas, livestreams, public comment deadlines, registration rules, transportation information, HAC login help, employment postings, policies and official decisions on HCPS.org before acting.
Final summary

Best Way to Use This Harford County Board of Education Guide

Start with HCPS.org. Use the Board of Education page for governance, the Board Meeting Schedule for dates and agendas, the Live Stream and Streaming Media Archive for video, and the HCPS Calendars page for school-year dates and weather-related updates.

For family tasks, use Register for School, Home Access Center, School and Bus Locator, Transportation, menus, technology resources and school-specific pages. For office contact, use the HCPS A.A. Roberty Building at 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014, phone 410-838-7300, and email AskHCPS@hcps.org.