The following message to union members was posted on Facebook by Randy Cerveny, president of the Harford County Education Association (HCEA), which is the union representing teachers in Harford County Public Schools: You have ratified the 2012/13 contract by an overwhelming majority of 93%. The step and a 1% COLA (effective during the next school […]
North Bend Elementary Mourns Death of Former Principal Steven R. Hardy; Educator Served Harford County for Over 40 Years
The North Bend Elementary School community is mourning the death of former school principal Steven R. Hardy, who passed away earlier this week. Hardy died on June 13th in his Bel Air home at the age of 64, according to published reports. He is being remembered as a principal who was unabashed in his support […]
Harford County Board of Education Approves Budget; Cuts Positions, Millions in Line Item Cuts Revealed
The Harford County Board of Education on Monday voted to pass a budget for next year that includes cuts to an undetermined number of classroom teacher positions, and millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to line items that were not publicly disclosed. The cuts were made to the school board’s original budget proposal and were […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in the Summer Food Service Program, List of Locations and Times Provided
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services are participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children receive the nutrition they need to thrive throughout the summer months. During the school year, many children receive free and […]
Harford County Board of Education Passes Budget; Funds Wage Increases; Cuts Positions
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a business meeting on Monday, June 11, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Recognized the following: – Destination Imagination Global Tournament Winners – Musical Composition […]
Harford Community College Board of Trustees Agenda June 12: Election of Officers; FY 2013 Budget
The Harford Community College Board of Trustees will hold a board business meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12th in the Chesapeake Center Board Room on the college campus at 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air. Agenda items include the election of officers and action on the fiscal year 2013 budget. Below is […]
UPDATE: Harford School Board, Teachers’ Union Sign Tentative 2012-13 Contract; Agreement Includes 1% COLA Increase
UPDATE: Statement from County Executive David R. Craig Regarding a Proposed Settlement between the Harford County Board of Education and the Harford County Education Association can be found at the bottom of this article. From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County and the Harford County Education Association (HCEA), which represents […]
Harford County Board of Education June 11: Consideration of Budget Cuts, Rally for Higher Salaries Planned
Faced with lower than requested funding levels for next year, the Harford County Board of Education will consider budget cuts at a June 11th board business meeting where a rally for higher salaries is being planned by the employee unions representing teachers and school support personnel. According to Jim Jewell, assistant superintendent of business services, […]
