Former Aberdeen Middle School teacher Ryan Burbey acknowledges the firebrand reputation he earned advocating for teachers and teacher pay. As the newly elected head of the Harford County teachers’ union, Burbey says he hopes to adopt a more moderate approach and repair relationships with local officials to help improve Harford County Public Schools. In late […]
Harford Teachers’ Union President Randy Cerveny Resigns Post, Urges Members to Continue Activism
Harford County Education Association President Randy Cerveny sent the following email to members on Thursday, July 19th. Cerveny was not immediately available for comment. Subject: Important HCEA News Dear HCEA Membership, I hope you are enjoying your summer break and taking care of yourself – though I know we are all still thinking about teaching, […]
Teacher Protests Spread Across Harford County; Educators at 17 Local Schools Refuse to Work Longer Than Their Contracted Hours
Teacher protests that began in Bel Air are spreading throughout Harford County, with groups of teachers at 17 county schools working no more than their contracted hours in a show of frustration over salaries that haven’t increased in the past three years. Teachers who “work to the contract” or “work to rule”, do not volunteer […]
Cerveny: “Why is the Board of Education Fighting this Losing Legal Battle – Throwing Away Good Taxpayer Dollars by Doing So?”
The following message was sent to members of the Harford County Education Association, the teachers’ union in Harford County Public Schools, by union president Randy Cerveny. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Further Information Regarding the 2011/12 Contract The Public School Labor Relations Board (PSLRB) was established by the Maryland legislature to […]
Cerveny: “I am Urging You, Pleading with You, to Join HCEA in the Fight for Adequate Funding of Our Schools and Your Salaries”
The president of the Harford County Education Association, which represents teachers in Harford County Public Schools, has issued the following call for union members to attend a presentation on the availability of county funds to be given to the Harford County Board of Education on May 21st by the union’s outside financial expert, R.J. Pellicoro. […]
Cerveny: Labor Board Rules in Favor of Harford County Education Association, Orders Good Faith Negotiations on Teachers’ Contract for Current School Year
From Randy Cerveny, President of Harford County Education Association (HCEA): To the editor: Harford County’s students and teachers deserve better than this. The teachers of Harford County have been in negotiations with Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) since November 2010 for their contract, which began in July 2011. On April 2, 2012, the Public School […]
Cerveny: “Students’ Achievement is a Result of Effective Teaching, Not Pay for Performance”
From the Harford County Education Association: On Tuesday, March 13 Harford County Education Association (HCEA) representatives met with representatives from the Harford County Board of Education and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). The meeting was an attempt to negotiate a memorandum of understanding that would enable Harford County to participate in a grant […]
Harford County Board of Education March 11: Significant Changes Proposed to County Funding for Local Schools; Cerveny Presentation; Healthcare Premium Holiday
Far-reaching changes proposed for local funding to public schools are among the items on the March 12 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education. Board members will receive an update on the 2012 Maryland General Assembly, which will include significant changes proposed to county funding for local schools through the minimum funding requirement […]
