From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – March 12, 2015 — On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Maryland Secretary of the Environment, Benjamin H. Grumbles, visited Harford County. The event was collaboratively planned between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the Harford County Health Department and Harford County Public Schools in observance […]
Burbey: “This Legislation Has the Potential to Strip Local Control of Our Schools From the Citizens of Harford County”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey to all Harford County representatives in the Maryland General Assembly. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: As President of the Harford County Education Association, I must express our opposition to SB 595 & HB 486, The Public Charter […]
Board of Education Approves Dublin Elementary HVAC Project; Real Time Energy Management Platform; Policy Changes
From Harford County Public Schools: March 10, 2015 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognition: 2015-16 HCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists Board Comments Public […]
Sen. Jennings: “Current Charter School Law Does Not Create an Environment in Which Charter Schools Can Flourish”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Last Week, the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee heard Governor Hogan’s legislation, Senate Bill 595 that changes Maryland’s current charter school law so that it will make opening and operating a charter school easier. The Governor believes Maryland parents and students should have various viable educational options. The […]
Patterson Mill High School Production of “Hello, Dolly!” Postponed to March 14-15
From the Patterson Mill High School Drama Company: Due to inclement weather, Patterson Mill High School’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” has been postponed to Saturday, March 14th at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday, March 15th, at 2pm. Presale tickets are still available – $5 for students/seniors/children and $10 for adults. Tickets at the door are […]
Inclement Weather Postpones Patterson Mill High School’s “Hello, Dolly!” Production Until Saturday
From Harford County Public Schools: Due to this week’s inclement weather, Patterson Mill High School’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” has postponed their Friday, 7pm showing to a Saturday, 2pm matinee. If you have not yet bought your tickets, seats are still available for all three shows (Saturday, March 7th at 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, March […]
Harford County Public Schools Audit Report Released; Needs to Improve Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Certain Procedures
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) recently participated in a financial management practices audit to evaluate whether the school system’s procedures and controls are effective in accounting for and safeguarding its assets and whether its policies provide for the efficient use of financial resources. The nine-month audit was conducted in accordance […]
Harford County Board of Education Feb. 23: Capital Funds Transfer for Fallston High School Autism Program; Quarterly Financial Report
From Harford County Public Schools: February 23, 2015 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognition: 2014 Harford County Public Schools National Board Certified Teachers Board […]
