From Harford County Public Schools: In May 2013, the Harford County Council approved the county budget, which resulted in a shortfall of $20.2 million in the Board of Education of Harford County’s budget request. As a result, it was necessary for the Board of Education (Board) to develop revenue-generating strategies and to identify expenditure reductions […]
Harford County Education Association Outlines “Do’s and Don’ts” of Work-to-Rule
Teachers in Harford County Public Schools are warning parents about their plans to work-to-rule in the upcoming school year, and how the protest over school funding will affect students both in and outside of the classroom. Staff working from home also raises some big challenges so lots of businesses have been utilizing daily activity log […]
Burbey: “[Harford County Education Association] Did Not Ask the Board of Education to Cut 250 Positions;” Craig Allegation “Has No Merit”
From Ryan Burbey, President – Harford County Education Association: HCEA did not ask the Board of Education to cut 250 positions. I don’t know how Mr. Craig arrived at that number but this allegation has no merit. What we have been saying is, without additional funding, the Board of Education must make the cuts necessary […]
Harford County Public Schools FY14 Administrative Changes Announced
From Harford County Public Schools: Effective July 1, 2013, several administrative positions at the Harford County Public Schools’ Central Office have been eliminated or modified. Executive Director of Middle School Performance, Coordinator of Intervention, and Coordinator of Magnet Programs are administrative positions that have been eliminated, and the respective duties have shifted to other employees. […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Tomback’s Heartfelt Farewell; Board Fights Over Pay-to-Play; and “a Gentleman of African American Persuasion with a Strange Sounding Name”
Another in an occasional series of opinion and observations following a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education: Unusual goings on at the June 24th Harford County School Board meeting included a curious comment, pointed questions, good news for some laid off teachers, and heartfelt remarks by the normally stoic Superintendent Robert M. Tomback. […]
Hearing for Alleged Joppatowne Cannibal Postponed Due to “Administrative Error”
The Joppatowne man accused of killing and eating portions of a family friend did not appear in court for a scheduled plea hearing Monday after an order to transport him to Harford County Circuit Court was mistakenly not issued, prosecutors said. Alexander Kinyua, 22, remained in custody at the Clifton T. Perkins maximum security mental […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda June 24: Superintendent Tomback’s Final Meeting; Changes to School Cell Phone Policy; Final Approval of Capital Budget
The Harford County Board of Education’s meeting agenda for June 24 includes proposed changes to the policy on cell phones and other portable communication devices, final approval of the capital budget for next year, and a presentation on new capital projects proposed for the fiscal year 2015. The busy agenda for the June 24 meeting, […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in the Summer Food Service Program; Locations and Times Provided
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children continue to receive the nutrition they need to thrive throughout the summer months. During the school year, many students receive […]
