From Andrew Patrick: Like many of you, I remember hearing earlier this year that teachers in Harford County were finally going to get a raise next year. So I was rather surprised to read yesterday that not only was that not going to happen, but instead 80 teacher positions would be lost, and fees created […]
Harford County Board of Education Passes $424 Million Operating Budget; Cuts Roughly 80 Teachers; No Salary Increases; Initiates Pay to Play and Activity Fees
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, June 10, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Due to the tornado watch that the Bel […]
Harford School Board, Teachers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement on Salary Increases for Next Year
The Harford County teachers’ union and the Board of Education have reached a tentative labor agreement for next year providing a 1% cost of living increase for all employees, and a step increase for eligible employees, according to the Harford County Education Association (HCEA), the union representing county teachers. The raises negotiated by HCEA would […]
Rep. Harris Votes for Federal Pay Freeze
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. voted for an extension of the pay freeze on all federal civilian employees when he voted for H.R. 273 today. The bill would continue to freeze pay adjustments through December 31, 2013. The freeze includes Members of Congress. Without this legislation, the current freeze […]
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. […]
John: “Please Show [Teachers] that They are Respected and Valued Every Day by Fully Funding the Budget”
The following letter was sent to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Executive Craig, I am sending you this email to ask you to fully fund the 2013-14 budget for HCPS. HCPS is currently one of the lowest funded school systems in Maryland. I find that […]
Harford County Board of Education Dec. 17: Tomback Recommends $15.1 Million Increase in Operating Budget; Kaff’s First Session as Board Member
Superintendent Robert Tomback will recommend a $15.1 million increase in the Harford County Public Schools operating budget for next year, including a $6.3 million increase for employee salaries, according to the board of education’s published meeting agenda for December 17th. The packed agenda also includes a new agreement on principal and teacher evaluations; a presentation […]
Harford County Executive Craig Announces Priorities for Remaining 2 Years of Term; New Schools, Public Safety Dept., Pay Study
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the top priorities for his Administration during his final two years as county executive. The County Executive’s priorities include items which will help improve the quality of life for the citizens and better prepare Harford County for the future. The two-year program of […]