(a) In order to provide public school facilities, the board may:
(1) Directly or through the Maryland Stadium Authority acting as its designated agent, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip, maintain, repair, or renovate facilities at any location in the City of Baltimore, now existing or hereafter acquired and enter into contracts with public or private entities in order to accomplish the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, equipping, maintenance, repair, or renovation;
(2) Issue bonds in accordance with § 4–306.2 of this subtitle;
(3) In accordance with State law and the June 24, 1998, memorandum of understanding between the board and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this subtitle;
(4) Enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this subtitle, employ consulting engineers, architects, attorneys, construction and financial experts, and other employees and agents, and determine their compensation;
(5) Receive and accept from the United States of America or any agency of the federal government grants and loans for the purpose of financing or refinancing all or any part of the costs of any project;
(6) Receive and accept aid or contributions from any sources of money, property, labor, or other things of value, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes for which the grants and contributions were made; and
(7) Perform all acts and things necessary to carry out the powers expressly granted by the provisions of this subtitle.
(b) The board shall maintain records identifying the sources and amounts of payments used to support the costs of any project authorized under the provisions of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 4 - Local School Administration
Section 4-302 - Establishment and Maintenance of Free Public Schools
Section 4-303 - Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
Section 4-304 - Chief Executive Officer
Section 4-305 - Chief Academic Officer
Section 4-306 - Chief Financial Officer
Section 4-306.1 - Additional Powers of Board
Section 4-306.2 - Bonds for Costs of Projects
Section 4-306.3 - Purpose; Exemption From Taxation
Section 4-306.4 - Investment Securities
Section 4-306.5 - Property Acquired Held in Accordance With State Law
Section 4-306.6 - Construed; Severability
Section 4-307 - Research and Evaluation Unit
Section 4-308 - Parent and Community Advisory Board
Section 4-310 - Procurement of Goods and Services
Section 4-312 - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Section 4-314 - Geographical Boundary
Section 4-315 - Power to Tax and Protect School Property
Section 4-316 - Powers and Duties of Board of School Commissioners
Section 4-317 - Notice of Studies to Close Public Schools
Section 4-318 - Baltimore City School Police Force