From Harford County Public Schools: This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the Harford County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year banquet program. Harford County’s Teacher of the Year holds a prominent position as the county’s education spokesperson and is the county’s candidate for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Nominations may be self-submitted or […]
Harford County Board of Education’s Superintendent Search Advances; Private Focus Groups and Public Forums Help Pick Qualities and Characteristics
The Harford County Board of Education’s superintendent search advanced this week with a series of private focus groups and public forums to determine what stakeholders want from the school system’s next leader. The search began in late November with an online survey, which thus far has garnered over 400 responses, said Ryan Ray, corporate director […]
Harford County Public Schools 4th Annual Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest Winners Announced
From Harford County Public Schools: More than 500 local participants entered the fourth annual 2013 Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest, an event cosponsored by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Harford County Government. The girls ruled the winners circle this year in every category. Rebecca Dyer from Forest Lakes Elementary, Katie Levey from Jarrettsville […]
Harford School Superintendent Canavan: “Without Full-Funding Support of This Budget, Our Current Offerings and Programs Will Be Compromised”
Harford County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Barbara Canavan and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Jim Jewell presented the superintendent’s recommended operating budget for the fiscal year 2015 to the Board of Education at a board business meeting held Monday. Below is the text of their public remarks. Superintendent’s Remarks for FY 2015 Proposed Budget CANAVAN: […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Canavan Proposes $457.5 Million Operating Budget for FY15
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, December 16, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognized the following: – Fall 2013 HCPS State/Region […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Dec. 16: FY15 Operating Budget Could Include $13.7 Million to Fund Employee Salary Increases
At a December 16th meeting of the Harford County Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Barbara Canavan is set to recommend a $457.5 million operating budget for the fiscal year 2015 that includes $13.7 million to fund salary increases for employees. Other business on the Board’s agenda includes recognitions for award-winning students and staff, proposed revisions […]
Robinson: “School Board Needs to Have a Public Discussion Around the Consequences of Continuing to Do Business as Usual”
From Jansen Robinson: The school system’s website indicates the following: 10 Schools under 70% Capacity through 2019 11 Schools under 80% Capacity through 2019 These numbers EXCLUDE Special Schools like John Archer. What would be the long-term budget impact if two or more of these under capacity school were closed/combined? So rather than simply asking […]
Harford County Schools, Government Closed Monday; State Highway Administration Prepares for Overnight Ice
From Harford County government: Harford County Sacked by Wintery Mix of Snow and Ice; Citizens urged to make preparations in the event of power outages Harford County sustained a combination of snow and ice on Sunday, December 8, 2013, which caught some by surprise. The forecast calls for a wintery mix of snow, sleet and […]
