Farewell and Gratitude

A Message from our President, Nick Argyros As I end my tenure after an incredible 10-year journey with OPE, in which I served two years as VP and the past eight years as President, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for what we have achieved together. Working on initiatives to serve our members…

Introducing the new Executive Board

We are pleased to announce the newly elected members of the Executive Board for Baltimore County Public Schools Organization of Professional Employees (BCPSOPE). These individuals have been chosen to lead our bargaining unit and represent our collective interests over the next term. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming them into their new roles: President:…

Winter 2024 Updates

Compensation News We are excited to share that OPE has secured a 12.5% pay raise for the upcoming three years. The breakdown of the payout for each year and further information on compensation and benefits can be found in the documents linked in this memo. Summary of 3-year salary package: Year 1: 3% COLA for…

MOU Regarding Comp Time for 2024

The Board of Education recognized that the extraordinary personnel shortages currently being experienced by the school system required many employees to work excessive overtime hours. As a result, the comp hours earned were significant. To ensure that employees were able to either use their earned comp time or be compensated for unused comp time, a…