The Children Need Your Support!
Baltimore County Public Schools conducted a flawed boundary study that will overcrowd Oliver Beach Elementary School starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
We are asking the Board of Education to:
REJECT the recommendation of Option B.
INITIATE a new study with a new committee. One that is transparent and includes proper representation and feedback from all, not a select few - and shows what and how data will be collected.
DEMAND a plan that actually prioritizes equitable utilization (keeping all schools near the regional average).
The Board of Education votes on March 10th. We must make our voices heard now!
TAKE ACTION NOW!
STEP 1:
Please click the “Send Email” button below to open a preloaded email for our school board members. All you need to do is update the signature block at the end of the email with your name and school affiliation.
STEP 2:
Join us to make your voice heard!
FEB 25th 2026 (Wednesday): PUBLIC HEARING. This is our chance to speak! We need a packed room at Stemmers Run Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Everyone that registers to speak will be given 3 mins to speak. Arrive early to register to speak before the board and voice your concerns, demand they reject Option B, and commission a new study.
The Baltimore County Board of Education is about to vote on a boundary change that fails our students.
The Southeast Area Elementary Boundary Study was supposed to fix overcrowding and balance enrollment between Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca Elementary Schools. The goal was simple: share the resources efficiently so no single school is overwhelmed.
They have failed to meet this goal.
While the study began with a proactive approach, the committee finalized its recommendations without thoroughly incorporating updated enrollment data that became available during the process. The initial options presented in October 2025 failed to meet the core objective of balancing enrollment. Furthermore, the study lacked critical information regarding funding impacts and the effect on economically disadvantaged students.
Public feedback also indicates a clear preference for Option A, which received a 60.8% approval rating in the November survey, compared to 35.4% for Option B. Despite this, and the initial failure to reach a simple majority, the committee moved forward with recommending Option B.
The recent presentation on February 10, 2025, showed a balanced outcome for Option B using updated figures. However, this result appears to be a matter of timing rather than a data-driven strategy. The three-month gap without public updates and the failure to provide the committee with comprehensive planning block maps and demographic data suggest a flawed process.
The Committee Was Divided This was not a unanimous decision. The committee struggled to find a solution, resulting in a tie vote initially, and eventually passing Option B with only 55% support. This lack of consensus proves that the current options are simply not good enough for our community.
We are asking the Board of Education to:
REJECT the recommendation of Option B.
INITIATE a new study, that is data driven, transparent, and with a new unbiased committee.
DEMAND a plan that actually prioritizes equitable utilization (keeping all schools near the regional average).
The Issue
Important Dates
We are asking the Board to REJECT Option B and INITIATE a new study. Here is the schedule for the final decision:
FEB 25th 2026 (Wednesday): PUBLIC HEARING. This is our chance to speak! We need a packed room at Stemmers Run Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
MARCH 10th 2026 (Tuesday): FINAL VOTE. The Board decides our future