Another in an occasional series of informal reports, analysis and opinion based on a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. A decision last week by the Harford County Board of Education to award high school credit for foreign language courses completed in middle school also sparked a backlash against mandates and raised the […]
Harford County Executive Craig Praises Selection of Canavan as Interim Superintendent of HCPS
From Harford County Executive David Craig: (Bel Air, MD) – – County Executive David R. Craig has issued the following statement regarding the appointment by the Board of Education of Harford County of Barbara P. Canavan as Interim Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools: “I was delighted to hear that the Board of Education of […]
Harford County Public Schools 2013-14 Administrative Appointments and Transfers Announced; Changes to Board Policies Presented
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, May 13, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Appointed Barbara P. Canavan as interim superintendent of […]
Barbara Canavan Named Harford County Public Schools Interim Superintendent; One-Year Term Begins July 1 When Tomback Leaves
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County named current Executive Director of Middle School Performance Barbara P. Canavan as interim superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) today, May 13, 2013, to fill the vacancy that will be left by Dr. Robert M. Tomback at the conclusion of his four-year […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda May 13: Expanded Advertising in Schools; High School Credit for Foreign Languages Completed in Middle School
On the meeting agenda for May 13th, the Harford County Board of Education is planning votes on expanding advertising opportunities in schools and awarding high school credit for foreign language courses completed in middle school. Board members will also hear a financial report including a projected $4.4 million unassigned fund balance for the 2013 fiscal […]
Harford County Public Schools to Implement New Cost-Saving Summer Work Schedule; 4-Day Work Week to Extend Operating Hours and Conserve Funds
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools will implement a four-day work week summer schedule for an eight-week period to conserve funds and extend daily operating hours for the convenience of the community. This cost saving measure requires that all schools and buildings be closed on Fridays, and that 12-month employee schedules be […]
Patterson Mill Key Club Collects More than 700 Pairs of Shoes for Disadvantaged in Haiti
From Harford County Public Schools: The Patterson Mill Key Club recently collected 716 pairs of shoes for disadvantaged people in Haiti. This is more than double the total number collected last year! The Patterson Mill Key Club is the high school division of Kiwanis and is devoted to service and leadership development. Kiwanis International is […]
C. Milton Wright Business Students Partner with Burger King to Launch 2 Promotions
From Harford County Public Schools: C. Milton Wright High School students from Mr. Joe Davis’ Marketing II class just got a lesson they are likely to remember. The class successfully completed the development of two promotional offers for all teachers and HCPS high school students at two Harford County Burger King locations. The class of […]