Special Virtual Info Session on Property Assessment & Taxation, Hosted by Delegate Chao Wu and Delegate Natalie Ziegler, District 9A
Time: Tuesday 7-8 PM, 1/31/2023
How: Register at the following link and you we receive the meeting details:

Quick Look at Fiscal 2024 Budget
Maryland’s Revenue Structure
Accountability and Implementation Board
Dr. Isiah (Ike) Leggett, Chair
Ms. Rachel Hise, Executive Director
Maryland State Department of Education
Dr. Clarence C. Crawford, Chair of the State Board of Education
Mr. Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintenden
The Ways and Means Committee had a presentation from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Here is the presentation ppt.
The SDAT has a very old computer system and received many paper applications from Montgomery County which led to their slow response.
In general, 3% homeowners appealed. And 40-50% appeals were successful (tax was reduced) in the past.
You don’t need an attorney during the appealing process.
Homeowner Protection Program
Federal Internship Opportunities
Launching in January 2023, The Federal Internship Portal is a new internship opportunities page on USAJOBS (intern.usajobs.gov) that will serve as a one-stop shop for #internship postings across the federal government, allowing prospective interns to easily find #opportunities at any agency.
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship at a federal agency, keep an eye out this #newyear! More details coming soon!
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard (Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to career opportunities in the United States Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline and civic responsibility.
Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the schools that offers the program may apply for participation. Each school has a limited number of additional spaces available. T
o apply for participation for the 2023-2024 school year, students must contact a JROTC official between November 16, 2022 and January 3, 2023 to schedule an interview. Only students who are interviewed during this designated period will be considered for enrollment.Letters of approval/denial/wait list will be sent home January 19-20, 2023.
To schedule an interview, contact the JROTC official for the program of interest:
Air Force JROTC at Oakland Mills High School: CMSgt, (USAF, Ret) Robert Castellano, Aerospace Science Instructor, robert_castellano@hcpss.org or (410) 313-6945
Army JROTC at Atholton High School: LTC (USA, Retired) William Reinhart, Senior Army Instructor, william_reinhart@hcpss.org or (410) 313-7076
Army JROTC at Howard High School: LTC (USA, Retired) Patricia Marshall, Senior Army Instructor, patricia_marshall@hcpss.org or (410) 313-2878
An application essay or other pre-interview materials may be required by each individual JROTC program. Contact your school counselor for additional information.Find more information about the JROTC program on our website.
Issue Papers 2023 Legislative Session
After nearly all the mail-in and provisional ballots were reported today, I am very excited and humbled to be elected as one of the Delegates for District 9A.
Our team effort is paramount to the success of this election. I am so grateful to our supporters, volunteers and donors who placed their trust and confidence in me and worked so hard on the campaign trail for me.
I am so proud and grateful to have the support from Team 9. Congratulations to Delegate-Elect Natalie Ziegler, Delegate Courtney Watson and Senator Katie Fry Hester for their respective wins! Together we made it! I am honored to join them in Annapolis to work for our constituents.
Just last week, I had my last public board meeting after my four-year service on Howard County Board of Education. These four-year public service experiences have taught me to actively listen, seek common ground, be practical and be a visionary at the same time.
It will be a distinct honor and privilege to serve as your representative in Annapolis. I promise that I will do my best to be the champion of your voice.
2023 National AI Scholarship for Howard County Public Schools Students! |
The 2023 National AI Scholarship is alive! Encourage your students to apply!
Hi Chao, We are excited to announce our 2023 National AI Scholarship Application is now LIVE! Share this email with your students and encourage them to apply! This is quite a time-sensitive opportunity as the deadline for the scholarship is 11/29/2022 (in 10 days)! With instructors from Stanford, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon University, Howard County Public Schools students can jump into the world of AI, gain real hands-on experience, develop creative projects and boost their competitiveness on their college applications and on the job market! I chatted with 20 school districts last few weeks, and this scholarship opportunity is the number one request from the educators and administrators! I myself am from a low-income family, and I know how much this can help. So far AI Camp has given away almost $1 million in scholarships to students. Please let your students and faculty know about this. They will thank you. Click here to access the application form! Oh also, here is a flyer for you to share with your students. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy to answer them. Best, Michael Michael Ke Zhang (Linkedin Profile) Co-founder and Chief Instructor at AI Camp AI Camp – learn AI with zero coding experience Read about our latest blog posts about AI on Medium Watch our Intro to AI at Youtube. (626)688-7921 AI Camp, 2627 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA, 650-436-4477 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
Thursday, 2022-11-17
It has been my great honor and pleasure to serve on the Howard County Board of Education since 2018. I enjoyed the past four years’ experience, along with my colleagues on the board, the superintendent and school staff, working together for our students, teachers, staff and parents.
First and foremost, I would like to thank my family, my wife, my daughter, and my son. They have shouldered the burdens because of my public service. It is indeed very challenging to serve on BOE while having another professional job with two young children.
I would like to thank many community members for your support along the way, and for your continued support to the future.
We have achieved a lot during the last four years:
There are some other issues that I wanted to address and have not finished them:
I hope the next board will work together, keep an open mind, find solutions for the most general populations and tailored solutions for specificity, and be practical and visionary.
What lies in front of us is full of challenges and opportunities. Through collaboration and teamwork, I believe HCPSS will continue the path to provide quality education to all students.
I wholeheartedly thank the voters for your trust and for giving me the opportunity to serve you.
Thank you. 谢谢。
This is my last board meeting recap. My board term came to end next month
Recognition of outgoing board member:
Student Representative Report: River Hill High School
SMOB report
Superintendent Report
Appointment:
Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators (HCASA)
Administrative Agenda
Appointment:
Howard County Education Association (HCEA)
HCPSS FY 2022 Audit Report
NAMING OF THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL #13
Top three choices for the board:
The board reached a consensus on the board approved preliminary plan. The plan will be voted in our next board meeting.
Wok Session 7 –Attendance Area Adjustment. This will be the last work session for the redistricting process. This session will focus on the exemptions and final decision. The material is here for today’s discussion and voting.
Dear friends and supporters, although final polling numbers for District 9A will not be ready until next Friday ( Nov. 18th), Team Wu is trailing at the number 3 place. There are still a few thousands mail-in ballots that need to be counted. It will help us, but it may be not enough. The final gap will be a few hundred votes. No matter the final outcome, I am so grateful for your overwhelming support. Let’s cross our fingers and stay tuned. Thank you.