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 […]
Barbara Canavan Appointed Superintendent by Harford County Board of Education in Unanimous Vote
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) appointed Barbara P. Canavan to a four-year term as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) today, February 24, 2014, during its regularly scheduled business meeting. Mrs. Canavan has been serving as Interim Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 2013, […]
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 County Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committees Seek New Membership
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee is open to any parent of a student with a […]
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 […]
