Bookmark this page and refer to it throughout the boundary change process – we will update it regularly with new information. The latest updates will be highlighted in yellow.
Approval/Implementation
- On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the BCPS Board of Education approved the recommended boundary option (Option A).
- Approved Boundary Map
- We extend our sincerest thanks to all committee members and community participants who provided feedback and contributed to this important process
- Please continue to monitor this page for information related to notifications, timing, and implementation of the new boundaries.
The new boundary will be effective for SY 2024-2025 (August 2024).
Purpose:
The purpose of this boundary study is to:
- Expand attendance area for Bedford Elementary School replacement (anticipated to open in Fall 2024).
- Expand attendance area for Summit Park Elementary School replacement (anticipated to open in Fall 2024).
- Provide capacity relief to participating Northwest elementary schools
- Facilitate the move of students currently attending Campfield ELC to attend their home school or nearby programs.
Decision:
- The committee completed their work at Meeting 5 on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
- The committee recommended DRAFT Option A.
Participating Schools:
Schools participating in this study include:
- Bedford Elementary School
- Campfield Early Learning Center
- Fort Garrison Elementary School
- Milbrook Elementary School
- Scotts Branch Elementary School *
- Summit Park Elementary School
- Wellwood Elementary School
* Scotts Branch Elementary will participate in two elementary boundary studies.
Stay Informed/Provide Feedback
- Information Flyer
- Attend Committee Meetings as an observer.
- Attend the Public Information Session.
- Watch meetings online on BCPS YouTube Live.
- Submit a comment. Comments will be posted regularly on this page and provided to the boundary study committee.
- Review committee data, materials, and maps archived after each meeting.
- Use the CropperGIS interactive mapping tool to review options.
- Take the online survey.
- Attend Board of Education meetings (February 13 and March 5, 2024) and the hearing (February 21, 2024).
Communications:
Campfield Early Learning Center (Campfield ELC)
- Campfield Early Learning Center Closure Proposal letter
Meeting Livestream and Videos
The Public Information Session Livestream can be accessed via the link below. After the meeting, the link becomes an archived YouTube video, which supports closed captioning (cc) in many languages.
Please use the Pikesville MS entrance indicated by the red arrow on the image below.
Committee Meeting 1, Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Committee Meeting 2, Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Committee Meeting 3, Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Committee Meeting 4, Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| Nominated Option |
Selected |
Renamed |
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| Option 8 |
Yes |
Option A |
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| Option 8 Modified (8v2) |
Yes |
Option B |
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| Option 6c Modified (6cv2) |
Yes |
Option C |
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| Option 9 Modified (9v2) |
Yes |
Option D |
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| Option 6b Modified (6bv2) |
No |
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| Option 10 Modified (10v2) |
No |
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| Option 8 Modified (8v3) |
No |
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Public Information Session, Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Committee Meeting 5, Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Location: Pikesville Middle School, Cafeteria, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Public Comments
Public comments were be collected between Meeting 1 (September 13, 2023) through Meeting 5 (December 6, 2023). Comment submissions are now closed. All public comments become official record and will be posted above periodically, including date and time of submission, first initial, last name, and commentary. Please do not include information which may compromise your data security (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, names of children).
Parent Engagement Letter
- Letter sent to participating schools:
Background Information