The task force charged with exploring a new structure for the Baltimore County school board began meeting last week, taking comments from the public on how the recently embattled group could better respond to residents' concerns.

According to a story by our Baltimore County reporter Raven Hill, the recent frustrations with the county school board spilled over at the meeting, with residents sounding off about the lack of accountability and transparency of the board. Still, there is no consensus about whether the board should be a hybrid of elected and governor-appointed members.

The next public hearings will be held on July 25 at the Towson library, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Comments may also be sent by mail or email to state Sen. Kathy Klausmeier's office.