From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met in an open business meeting on Monday, January 23, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Recognized the following:HCPS Educator Hall of Fame – Donald R. Osman Eastern District […]
Harford County Board of Education Jan. 23: Approval of Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2013; Osman Induction into Educator Hall of Fame
A decision on a proposed operating budget for the fiscal year 2013 is on the January 23 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education. Superintendent Robert Tomback has proposed an unrestricted operating budget for next year of $447,334,549 and a restricted operating budget in the amount of $24,493,44. The Superintendent’s proposal includes salary […]
Harford County Board of Education Member Osman Says Farewell: “The Past 2 Years Have Been the Most Challenging in My 46 Years in the Education Field”
The following public remarks were made on July 27 by Harford County Board of Education Member Don Osman to mark the conclusion of his term on the school board. Mr. Osman provided a copy of his remarks to The Dagger for publication: As most of you are aware, tonight is my last meeting as a […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda June 27: Board Members Wolkow, Osman and Evans Set to Depart
The members of the Harford County Board of Education will say good-bye to three of their own and work through a busy agenda at the next school board meeting planned for Monday, June 27. After nearly ten years on the school board, Mark Wolkow announced in March that he planned to depart the board as […]
Harford Board of Ed Votes 6-1 To Approve 2% Salary Cuts For All HCPS Employees
The Harford County Board of Education voted 6 to 1 to approve a budget for next year containing 2% salary cuts for all HCPS employees. The vote came at a board business meeting Monday in Bel Air. Board Member Don Osman cast the only no vote, citing opposition to the salary cuts. But the move […]
“We Have Definitely Helped Out Children” – Drama Therapy Debate Continues In Havre de Grace
In public comments at a school board meeting Monday, several Havre de Grace parents spoke about Drama Therapy. Support for the students was nearly a universal theme, most parents called for better oversight and no one said the program should be abolished, but opinions varied widely on just about everything else. Parent Tom Barnes said […]
President Hess Set To Resign From Harford School Board Monday Night
The Dagger has learned that Harford County Board of Education President Patrick L. Hess will resign from the board during a regular business meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Bel Air. The abrupt departure comes prior to the expiration of Hess’ second term on the board in 2011 and less than three months […]
Gov. O’Malley Appoints Donald R. Osman To The Harford County Board of Education
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 2, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Donald R. Osman to the Harford County Board of Education. “I am proud to appoint Donald R. Osman to the Harford County Board of Education,” said Governor O’Malley. “I am confident that Mr. Osman possesses the skill and the leadership necessary […]
