From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools Board Member Kathy Carmello, died unexpectedly due to complications during heart surgery on Monday, December 23, 2019. Mrs. Carmello began her term on the Board this year (2019), representing Councilmanic District C. Her election to the Board follows her retirement from Harford County Public Schools in […]
Harford School Superintendent Bulson to Host FY21 Budget Community Forums
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sean Bulson, will host two budget community forums to take questions and input about the upcoming Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) fiscal year 2021 (FY21) budget: November 21, 2019 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. C. Milton Wright High School – Cafeteria November 25, 2019 6:30 – […]
New Harford Democratic Club Calls for Action on Proposed Kirwan Funding Formula
From The New Harford Democratic Club: The New Harford Democratic Club Membership is calling for decisive action on the proposed Kirwan funding formula to support public schools in Maryland The NHDC position paper, approved by the membership at its monthly meeting on November 6th, stated, “This is no time for indecision. Our children’s future depends […]
North Harford Middle School Eighth-Grade Teacher Erin Wyatt Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award
From the Milken Educator Awards: SANTA MONICA, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2019) Every morning, teacher Erin Wyatt shows her eighthgrade students what’s in store, literally, by having some of her students help run the school store at North Harford Middle School in Pylesville, MD. With her hands-on mentoring and pragmatic, down-to-earth approach, Wyatt ties social and […]
School Bus with 11 Students Aboard Sideswiped in Belcamp
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are investigating after a public school bus with 11 children on board was sideswiped this morning in Harford County by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene. None of the children or the driver on the bus were injured. The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle sideswiped […]
Glassman Certifies Budgeted Increase Qualifies Schools for State Kirwan Grant; Teacher Salaries to Rise 5% Effective July 1
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman today signed documentation certifying that the county’s FY 2020 budget provides Harford County Public Schools with $10.7 million to raise teacher salaries, an amount that qualifies the school system to receive an additional state “Kirwan” grant. The certification is required under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future […]
Rally Planned to Urge Harford County Officials to Increase Education Funding
From the Harford County Education Association: A diverse coalition of education advocates will gather on May 9, 2019 to kick off a campaign to urge the elected officials of Harford County to prioritize education in Harford County and increase funding. A rally will take place before the County Council Budget Hearing at 7 pm. Who: […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Bulson: Outsourcing Rumors Persist, But Are “Not Correct”
From Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean W. Bulson: Dear Harford County Public Schools Employees, In October 2018, I established five teams to explore opportunities and strategies that will lead to recommendations for the future of Harford County Public Schools. One of these teams, the Outsourcing Team, has been charged to investigate cost effective methods […]
