If winter weather thinks it can stop state testing this year in Harford County Public Schools, winter weather has another think coming. With a potential snow storm on the horizon, HCPS issued the following warning late Friday afternoon: “Important [Maryland School Assessment] reminder: If the possible weather events of next week should affect the HCPS […]
Canavan Signs Four-Year Contract, Will Make $192,500 in First Year; School Board Hails Selection
Barbara P. Canavan signed a contract with the Board of Education Tuesday making her the next superintendent of Harford County Public Schools. Canavan’s four-year contract begins July 1, 2014, with a first-year base salary of $192,500. The former principal of Southampton Middle School and current interim superintendent alternately joked and held back tears as she […]
Spring Break Shortened for Harford County Schools; Will Open on Thursday, April 17
Spring break is a little shorter for Harford County Public Schools following a school board decision to open schools on Thursday, April 17, a day that was planned as vacation for students and staff. The decision was made at a board meeting Monday to make up for a snow day that occurred earlier in the […]
Harford County Education Association Set to Re-Elect Burbey; Sole Nominee for Post After Representative Assembly
Harford County teacher’s union president Ryan Burbey appears headed for re-election this spring, emerging as the sole nominee for the post following a representative assembly held Thursday, sources said. Harford County Education Association members were allowed to self-nominate in advance, and from the floor of the assembly. Burbey said afterwards that the process had been […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Feb. 24: Inclement Weather Days Decision; New Safety Procedures for Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs
The Harford County Board of Education plans a business meeting February 24th to include a “special presentation”, along with decisions on inclement weather days and new safety procedures for extra-curricular activities and clubs. The meeting is set to begin with a “Special Presentation by the Harford County Board of Education” from Board President Nancy Reynolds. […]
Harford Schools Superintendent Requests Feasibility Study on New “North Harford Zone” for Weather-Related Delays and Closings
Harford Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan on Monday requested a feasibility study on a separate “North Harford Zone” for weather-related delays and closings. Canavan called for the study at a school board meeting yesterday where staff outlined current inclement weather procedures and acknowledged errors last Monday when schools opened on time but dismissed early under heavy […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Feb. 10: Report On Inclement Weather Procedures
Weather permitting, the Harford County Board of Education will hold a February 10th business meeting including a report on inclement weather procedures. Also on the Monday agenda is a financial report projecting a $3.2 million unassigned operating fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2014. First on the agenda, the Board has planned a […]
Spring Break Cut Short in Harford County Public Schools; Inclement Weather Make-up Days Activated April 14-16
Wintry weather in recent days has forced school closings, activating scheduled make-up days that will shorten spring break for students and teachers in Harford County Public Schools. As a result of three recent closures, on January 29, February 5, and February 6, school will now be in session on April 14, 15, and 16. Harford […]
