Baltimore County Public Schools

Union leaders call for more support, reduced workload.

The district will host 13 in-person recruitment events, address 334 open positions.

Dr. Myriam Yarbrough and Board Chair Jane Lichter, discuss priorities for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Myriam Yarbrough officially takes the helm as the leader of Baltimore County Schools July 1.

School is out for the summer, but parents, guardians and even students filled the New Town High School library Thursday to meet the newly appointed superintendent.

The school board recognized outgoing superintendent, Dr. Darryl Williams — at his final board meeting— then approved Dr. Miriam Yarbrough’s employment contract.

Myriam Yarbrough, who is Deputy Superintendent, will take over in July.

Board chair said choice could be named as soon as next week.

The council will examine the spending plan before passing it next month.

Leaders with the Teachers Association of Baltimore County union and the Baltimore County Public School district continue to negotiate teacher pay.