From the Harford County Education Association (HCEA): Educators Speak Out for Improved School Funding Educators in Harford County have had enough! Over the past two days, more than a thousand teachers and support professionals from 30 schools have walked out of school and picketed after their work day. They are calling for the County Council […]
Teacher Protests Spread Across Harford County; Educators at 17 Local Schools Refuse to Work Longer Than Their Contracted Hours
Teacher protests that began in Bel Air are spreading throughout Harford County, with groups of teachers at 17 county schools working no more than their contracted hours in a show of frustration over salaries that haven’t increased in the past three years. Teachers who “work to the contract” or “work to rule”, do not volunteer […]
Youth’s Benefit Elementary Principal Morton Promoted to Executive Director of Elementary School Performance
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a special business meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Approved the following promotions: – Angela S. Morton, current Principal of […]
Harford County Board of Education Special Meeting May 31: FY13 Operating Budget; Appointments and Promotions
The Harford County Board of Education has planned a special business meeting for Thursday, May 31st to discuss the operating budget for the fiscal year 2013. A board vote is also planned on appointments and promotions to be recommended by Superintendent Robert M. Tomback. Operating funding for Harford County Public Schools has been finalized by […]
UPDATE: Harford County Public School Teachers Protest Lack of Raises and Broken Promises; Coincides with Superintendent’s Visit to Bel Air
UPDATE: Joining a similar action taken by teachers at Ring Factory Elementary School on Friday, approximately 40 Bel Air High School teachers left school for the day on Tuesday at 2:20 p.m., answering their union’s call for all Harford County teachers to work only the hours required by their contract with the school board. In […]
Harford Community College Marks National Poetry Month With “Poetree”
From Harford Community College: Throughout April, the Harford Community College Library celebrated National Poetry Month and National Library Week through the “Poetree,” an interactive display of favorite and original poems contributed by HCC students and employees. The Poetree, a tree whose brightly-colored leaves were decorated with poems, was displayed in the Library, inviting many members […]
Harford County Teachers’ Union Sought 2 Percent Retroactive Salary Increase in Labor Negotiations, Rejected Paid Bonus Day; Will Seek Declaration of Impasse
Harford County Public Schools sent the following message to teachers on Thursday, May 24: LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS ANNOUNCED – THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Negotiators for the Board of Education have twice met with representatives of the Harford County Education Association (HCEA) in the past week as part of court-ordered re-negotiations over the terms of its […]
Harford Community College Holds 54th Annual Commencement, Recognizes 300 Members of Class of 2012
From Harford Community College: On Thursday, May 17, Harford Community College held its Fifty-Fourth Annual Commencement. In a traditional cap and gown ceremony, graduates of the Class of 2012 received the Associate’s degree and/or certificate at the event. Dr. Dennis Golladay, Harford Community College President, delivered the commencement address. Faculty Marshall Prof. James J. D’Amario […]
