Appeal Process for Residency
A decision of the principal to withdraw a student or deny enrollment under Superintendent's Rule 5150 may be appealed to the Director of Student Support Services, c/o Residency Liaison, Baltimore County Public Schools, Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, MD 21030 or you may email your appeal at [email protected].
The appeal should be signed, dated, mailed, and/or filed with the Director within ten (10) business days of the date the withdrawal letter was issued or the the application was denied.
The appeal should include the following:
a. The full name, email, mailing address, and telephone number for the person filing the appeal or that person’s designated representative.
b. The Student's name, school, and grade.
c. A copy of the school’s withdrawal letter signed by the principal.
d. A concise statement of the issues presented and the facts about which the person is appealing.
e. Any supporting documentation that you would like considered.
The Director, or their designee, will make every effort to issue a written decision within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the written appeal.
Appeal Process for Special Permission Transfers
The decision of the principal or director to deny a special permission transfer application under Rule 5140 may be appealed to the Director of Student Support Services, c/o Residency Liaison, Baltimore County Public Schools, Office of Pupil Personnel Services, Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, MD 21030, or you may email your appeal to [email protected].
The appeal should be signed, dated, mailed, and/or filed with the Director within ten (10) business days of the date the application was denied.
The appeal should include the following:
a. The full name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of the person filing the appeal or that person’s designated representative.
b. A copy of the denied Special Permission Transfer Application Form A signed by the principal or Form B signed by the director.
c. A concise statement of the issues presented and the facts about which the person is appealing.
d. Any supporting documentation that you would like considered.
The Director, or their designee, will make every effort to issue a written decision within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the written appeal.
Appeal Timeline
- Business Days are defined as any day that the school system's central offices are open for business or as provided on the official school system calendar.
- The first business day of a stated deadline is counted as the day after the date of the letter issuing the deadline.
- Appeals received in the residency office before 4:45 PM will be marked as received that day. Appeals received after the close of business will be marked as received the next business day.
Office of Pupil Personnel Services
Cockeysville Middle School
10401 Greenside Drive
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Office: 443-809-6403
Fax: 443-809-8308
Email: PPS Appeal Email