Deteriorating building conditions in Harford County’s older public schools were the subject of evocative comments by members of the public and a photo presentation by the president of the teacher’s union at a March 12 meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. Laura Runyeon, president of the Youth’s Benefit Elementary School PTA, cited a […]
Montgomery Out as Principal of John Archer School, Will Take Central Office Job; Departure Follows Allegations of Abuse of Students
Dr. Deborea Montgomery has departed her position as principal of John Archer School effective Monday, and will now work in the special education department of the Harford County Public Schools’ central office, school officials said. Montgomery’s departure follows allegations earlier this month that she dragged a student through the school’s lobby and outside onto concrete […]
Harford County Board of Education March 26: Recognitions and Contract Awards, New Principal for Alternative Education School, Legislative Update
The March 26 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education includes a series of recognitions and contract approvals, approval of a new principal appointed to the alternative education school, and an update on the 2012 Maryland General Assembly. Kicking off a series of recognitions, Dr. Gerald Scarborough will be inducted into the HCPS […]
Abuse Allegations at John Archer School Spur Investigations
Allegations that John Archer School Principal Deborea Montgomery dragged an unnamed student face down by his legs through the school lobby and outdoors onto the concrete have prompted an investigation by Harford County Public Schools, according to HCPS spokeswoman Teri Kranefeld. John Archer School is the only public special education school serving students with disabilities […]
Capacity Issues Persist as Harford Technical High School Continues to Turn Away Hundreds of Students Each Year
Amid a national debate about the necessity of a four-year college degree, the only Harford County magnet school offering career and technical education continues to have hundreds more applicants than available seats. Harford Technical High School, located in Bel Air, admits students countywide on a competitive basis within each career and technical program offered. Selection […]
Harford County Board of Education March 11: Significant Changes Proposed to County Funding for Local Schools; Cerveny Presentation; Healthcare Premium Holiday
Far-reaching changes proposed for local funding to public schools are among the items on the March 12 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education. Board members will receive an update on the 2012 Maryland General Assembly, which will include significant changes proposed to county funding for local schools through the minimum funding requirement […]
Spate of Indecent Exposure Incidents Reported in Bel Air
Three incidents of indecent exposure were reported to police within a span of eight days earlier this month from residential neighborhoods located near each other in Bel Air. The three incidents were reported from February 17- 24 in the residential developments of Greenbrier Hills, Glenwood and Kings Charter. In each case, the suspect was gone […]
Harford County Board of Education Feb. 27: Board to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Shift of Teacher Pension Costs to Local Governments
The February 27 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education includes a recommendation that the Board oppose Governor Martin O’Malley’s proposed shift of teacher pension costs from the state to local governments. Kathy Carmello, government relations coordinator for HCPS, will provide Board members with an update on several Maryland bills affecting education, including […]
