The following e-mail was sent to Harford County Public Schools administrators Tuesday by Bill Lawrence, associate superintedent of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, announcing his resignation from that position effective June 30. Lawrence was hired in June 2010 from Baltimore County Public Schools by Harford Superintendent Robert Tomback; both had worked as area superintendents in the […]
HCPS Superintendent Tomback to Leave Office: “At the Close of This School Year I Will Go Forward to Pursue Other Opportunities”
Harford Schools Superintendent Robert M. Tomback announced Monday that he will leave office at the close of this school year to pursue “other opportunities.” In an e-mail to school system employees, Tomback wrote: “The favorable conditions that prevail in the Harford County Public Schools, coupled with the bright future that lies ahead, make this an […]
“Fair Share” Fee Legislation May Require Non-Union Public School Employees to Pay Dues for Union Representation
Should non-union members have to pay union dues? Yes, says the Maryland teachers union, which is backing a bill requiring non-union public school employees to pay a so-called “fair share” fee for union representation in collective bargaining. The statewide bill applies only to employees represented by unions that are recognized as exclusive bargaining units with […]
Harford County Public Schools Experiences Largest Dollar Decline in State Aid; Increased Funding Request for School Security
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, January 28, 2013 in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: In light of the school closure due to […]
Patterson Mill, C.Milton Wright Ranked Among “2012 America’s Top High Schools” by Washington Post
From Harford County Public Schools: Two Harford County public high schools, Patterson Mill and C. Milton Wright, are part of an elite group of schools nationwide that are included in the “2012 America’s Top High Schools” list compiled by The Washington Post. The high school challenge, known as the “Challenge Index,” identifies schools that offer […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan. 28: Decision on Fiscal Yr 2014 Budget; Hall of Fame Honors for Don Morrison (UPDATED)
UPDATE from HCPS: “The Board of Education meeting that is to take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. will still be held as scheduled. However, ALL recognitions that were to occur during the meeting tonight will be postponed to a later date. More information will be forthcoming when those recognitions are rescheduled.” On the January […]
O’Leary: “Both My Husband and I Teach in Harford County and We are Bringing Home Less this Year than We Did 5 Years Ago…”
From Laura O’Leary: Dear County Executive Craig, I have been teaching in Harford County for the past 14 years. When I came to Harford County from Cecil County, I took a pay cut – I came in a step down from my actual years in. The next year, teachers were not given their step increase. […]
Burbey: “A Few Simple Tasks That Will Help Us to Fight for the Funding HCPS Desperately Needs”
From Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey: Dear Concerned Citizens, It is extremely important that we act to support funding our schools. I am asking you to complete a few simple tasks that will help us to fight for the funding that HCPS desperately needs. –Attend the County Executive’s Budget Hearing on Jan. 28th […]
