A spokesperson said Tuesday that Harford County Public Schools is not considering a separate North Harford zone for weather-related closings and delays, despite an outcry from affected parents and their county council representative. Responding to questions from The Dagger, HCPS spokesperson Lindsay Bilodeau cited a feasibility study conducted years ago at the request of the […]
Councilman, Parents Urge Harford County Public Schools to Create Separate “North Harford Zone” for Weather-Related Closings
County Councilman Chad Shrodes, joined by parents in his North Harford district, are urging Harford County Public Schools to create a separate “North Harford Zone” for weather-related school closings and delays, similar to the Hereford Zone in Baltimore County Public Schools. Winter weather conditions that prompted the school system to close early today sparked creation […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Board of Education Addresses Vexing Budget Decisions Affecting Students, Staff and Community
Another in an occasional series of analysis and observations following a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education: A recent Harford County Board of Education meeting featured vexing budget decisions affecting students, staff and the community at-large: Should class sizes be increased to give teachers a raise? Should unpopular pay-to-play fees be abolished, taking […]
Got A Stake In Harford County Public Education? Here’s A Chance To Do Something About It
Got a stake in public education? Here’s a chance to do something about it. For the first time this election year, voters living in each of Harford County’s six council districts can elect a representative to the school board. The filing deadline for qualified candidates is February 25th. The upcoming elections cap off a years-long […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan. 27: Approval of FY 2015 Operating Budget Request; Honors for All-State Musicians
The Harford County Board of Education plans a business meeting January 27th featuring approval of an operating budget request for the fiscal year 2015. The Board also plans to recognize the HCPS students chosen as Maryland All-State musicians for the current school year. First on the agenda, the Board will honor 19 student musicians who […]
2013 Advanced Placement in Harford County Public Schools: Results for All Subjects in Each High School
In the spotlight last week, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace high schools were recognized for outstanding student achievement in a national program to improve results on Advanced Placement Exams in math, science and English. Here’s a look at the 2013 Advanced Placement results for all subjects in each of the ten Harford County public high […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan 13: Public Input Sessions on FY15 Budget, Student Transportation Study Results; Teachers’ Union Plans “Day of Action”
The Harford County Board of Education plans a number of public meetings on January 13th, starting at noon in Aberdeen with a public input session on the fiscal year 2015 budget, followed by another such session in Bel Air that is also the target of a “Day of Action” by the teachers’ union. The Board’s […]
Harford County Councilman Slutzky Announces Run for County Council President: “I Am Positioned to Stabilize the Council, Which May be in Transition after the Next Election”
Harford County Council Vice-President Richard C. Slutzky announced Friday that he will run for county council president in this year’s Republican primary election. The retired educator and three-term council member represents District E (Aberdeen/Churchville/Fountain Green). Slutzky filed his candidacy for a fourth term in District E in September, but announced at a Harford County Farm […]
