On the January 14th agenda for the Harford County Board of Education is a public input session on the proposed operating budget for next year; recognition for an award-winning teacher, and a presentation on employee healthcare from the president of the teachers’ union. The school board will hold a work session on the operating budget, […]
“Traffic Safety Before Wal-Mart Profits” – Protests of Proposed Bel Air Supercenter Resume
Waving the now familiar “NO BEL AIR WALMART” signs, scores of protesters lined the roadway near the site of a proposed Bel Air Supercenter on Saturday, as organizers gathered signatures opposing the store. Protesters said that the Supercenter would increase traffic congestion and crime in the area, and hurt local businesses. Wal-Mart announced in July […]
Harford County Parents, What Do You Think About Your Public Schools?
Parents, what do you think about your public schools? To find out, Harford County Public Schools is conducting a “Parent Satisfaction Survey” during the month of January, with results to be reported to the school board at the end of next month. The survey includes multiple choice questions on school safety, discipline, cleanliness, communication and […]
Havre de Grace High School Upgrade Denied Again; State Authorities Cite “Substantial Excess of Capacity”
Citing concerns about “substantial excess of capacity” in Havre de Grace schools, state authorities have again denied Harford County Public Schools’ request for local planning approval to upgrade Havre de Grace High. Local planning approval is required for the project to be eligible for state funding in future years. The latest denial came in a […]
Underutilization of Secondary Schools an Issue as Enrollment Drops in Harford County Public Schools
Remember when Harford County public schools were bursting at the seams? Widespread overcrowding has ended thanks to declining enrollment and a school construction boom, but some secondary schools now have hundreds of extra seats. The excess capacity has raised new concerns from state funding authorities and school board members as they consider a plan backed […]
Harford School Board Plans January Work Sessions on Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
The Harford County Board of Education will discuss the proposed operating budget for next year at a series of board work sessions planned for January 2nd, 14th, and 16th in Bel Air. Public comment will be heard at the beginning of each session, followed by a board discussion of the fiscal year 2014 operating budget […]
Rumors of Potential Violent Act on Friday Deemed Not Credible by Harford County Public Schools; Increased Police Presence Planned
Rumors regarding a potential incident planned for Friday involving Harford County schools are unfounded, Harford County Public Schools said in a robo-call which went out Thursday evening. School system security chief Bob Benedetto told The Dagger that rumors that someone would bring a gun to school were “not valid in Harford County.” The rumors spread […]
Board President Rick Grambo Moves to Assert Parental Rights, Local Control in Harford School Board’s 2013 Legislative Platform
At a business meeting held Monday, Harford School Board President Rick Grambo moved to scrap the text of a 20-page Legislative Platform recommended in November by Superintendent Robert Tomback and replace it with the following: “Whereas the family unit is where the best decisions are made for children, we support legislation that brings the governance […]
