Harford County teacher’s union president Ryan Burbey appears headed for re-election this spring, emerging as the sole nominee for the post following a representative assembly held Thursday, sources said. Harford County Education Association members were allowed to self-nominate in advance, and from the floor of the assembly. Burbey said afterwards that the process had been […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan 13: Public Input Sessions on FY15 Budget, Student Transportation Study Results; Teachers’ Union Plans “Day of Action”
The Harford County Board of Education plans a number of public meetings on January 13th, starting at noon in Aberdeen with a public input session on the fiscal year 2015 budget, followed by another such session in Bel Air that is also the target of a “Day of Action” by the teachers’ union. The Board’s […]
Harford County Education Association Plans “Grade-In” Protest Over School Funding During Oct. 1 County Council Meeting
The union representing teachers in Harford County Public Schools plans a “grade-in” protest over school funding at a county council meeting set for Tuesday, October 1. Ryan Burbey, president of the Harford County Education Association sent an email to members last week urging teachers to grade student work while they attend the council meeting and […]
Burbey: “I Can Only Hope that Your Lack of Attention to the Needs of Our Students and Schools is Simply a Misunderstanding Rather than Politically Motivated Intent”
The following letter was sent from Ryan Burbey, President of the Harford County Education Association, to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, After reading your recent letters, I find myself once again obliged to respond to your comments. I am certain that any […]
Burbey: “Harford County Teachers Can No Longer Tolerate the Lack of Sufficient Funding For Our Schools”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, I recently read your interviews with the Dagger. I am writing to clarify some issues, which, I believe you have misconstrued. I think […]
Burbey: “[Harford County Education Association] Did Not Ask the Board of Education to Cut 250 Positions;” Craig Allegation “Has No Merit”
From Ryan Burbey, President – Harford County Education Association: HCEA did not ask the Board of Education to cut 250 positions. I don’t know how Mr. Craig arrived at that number but this allegation has no merit. What we have been saying is, without additional funding, the Board of Education must make the cuts necessary […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: Teachers Union Asked Board of Ed to Cut 250 More Jobs to Fund Pay Increase
Part II of The Dagger’s interview with David Craig focuses on a topic raised by the county executive himself, the controversy over county funding for Harford County Public Schools for the fiscal year 2014 – a year that began on July 1. As a reminder, the school board had requested an increase of $22.6 million […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda June 10: Budget Cuts and Teacher Protests Expected
Budget cuts and teacher protests are likely to dominate the next meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. The budget decisions affecting next school year are on the Board’s June 10th meeting agenda, which, in turn, prompted the teacher’s union to plan the protests. The Monday meeting agenda also includes recognition of champion student […]