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Howard County Delays School Boundary Vote, Advances Two Bryant Woods Plans

Leaders pressed pause to scrutinize two pared-down proposals following weeks of feedback favoring minimal student moves.

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Overview

  • The board set a new timeline with a Nov. 20 public hearing and straw vote followed by a final decision on Dec. 4.
  • Centennial Lane Elementary students will remain in place for the coming school year after a 5–2 vote to defer any moves.
  • Two options remain under review: Concept IV-B, which shifts about 122 Bryant Woods students, and a variant adding limited middle school reassignments.
  • The middle school tweak would move selected communities from Harpers Choice Middle to Wilde Lake Middle to strengthen the Longfellow feed.
  • Bryant Woods, reported at 124% capacity, would see substantial relief under Concept IV while the board weighs feeder stability and a new $100,000 bus cost.