Lawmakers move to curb state education board power
The Union Bridge Democrat backed measure trims the state board’s autonomy over education policy. It would require General Assembly oversight for programs costing local boards over 1 million dollars, with waivers needed for unfunded proposals and a 2.5 million dollar threshold triggering further legislative action. The bill faces uncertain fate and possible veto.
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Union Bridge Democrat
State Board
General Assembly
Smelser
Schaefer
Geography bee hopeful aims for final round
Matthew Coyle, a young geography prodigy, returns to the national competition after nearly clinching the Maryland state bee last year on a technicality. He showed early talent by reading widely and filling his walls with maps, with his final round appearance broadcast on Maryland Public Television.
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Matthew
Rick Coyle
Jeff
Patrick Jacobs
Mount Airy
Windsor Knolls Middle School
Elizabeth Blank
Patrick Crawford
Walkersville Middle
Maryland Public Television
Phillips pleads to murder conspiracy tied to Fagan case
Phillip s agrees to a plea in the murder conspiracy, admitting involvement in September 1991. He faces up to life in prison if he lies during testimony, with sentencing set after November or December, while Mr. Fagan remains in custody from October 1992 grand jury indictment.
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Barnes
Phillips
Fagan
Patricia Kamman
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Fagan
Littrell bill could speed Frederick County school opening
Bond delegate George Littrell’s measure would let non charter counties issue short term bonds against anticipated state school funds. If funding is delayed, Frederick could start Glade Elementary 18 months sooner, with bonds repaid when state aid arrives in 1996 or 1997. The Senate passed the bill and the House is expected to concur after amendments. Gov Schaefer was expected to sign.
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George Littrell
Frederick
Board of Public Works
Littrell
Frederick County
Glade
Walkersville-area
Senate
Budget and Taxation Committee
House
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland weighs year round schools to boost use and learning
Maryland education officials grant $404,990 to Baltimore city and five counties to test year round schools. Under a four group nine weeks on nine weeks off model, schedules would stagger so three groups attend while one rests. Critics fear vacation disruption and daycare issues, while supporters cite reduced summer learning loss and higher building utilization as enrollments rise.
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Baltimore City
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Howard
Montgomery Counties
State Department of Education
MSD's pay scale reform tied to next governor and assembly
MSDland Department of Personnel awaits approval to enact a new pay scale in fiscal year 1996. Mr Tucker sought $90,000 reallocation from a Columbia campus center for emotionally disturbed students, but the General Assembly and House budgets rejected the request amid committee scheduling issues and timing errors. The Columbia budget trimmed slightly while Frederick campus gained nearly $600,000 as enrollment climbs, aided by MSD adopting the local school core curriculum. statewide early education enrollment nears 100 deaf infants and toddlers.
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MSD
Tucker
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
Sen
Barbara Hoffman
House Subcommittee On Education and Transportation
House
Hoffman
Columbia
Frederick
Frederick County
Sinkholes in Frederick and Carroll Counties Prompt Investigation
A sinkhole near Md 31 claimed a life when a minivan plunged in March 31. A new sinkhole at Medford Road Avondale Road is fenced off as investigators study depth and repair plans. Heavy rain is linked to increased sinkholes in the area. officials say most are small and in limestone marble zones.
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Boyer
Frederick
Carroll
Carroll County
MD. 31
Micki Smith
Taneytown
Robert Knight
Medford Road
Avondale Road
SHA
Maryland Geological Survey
James Reger
Environmental Geology and Mineral Resources
Frederick County
Carole Larsen
County Environmental
Larsen
Potomac River
Tuscarora
Woodsboro
Mount Pleasant
Clover Hill
Yellow Springs Road
Limestone Valley
Union Bridge
Brunswick sidewalk sale links history to Railroad Days
Brunswick merchants and the Economic Development Commission sponsor a two day sidewalk sale today and Sunday to back the Brunswick Museum History Days. The event highlights Brunswick’s railroad heritage with displays and sales booths staged by local clubs schools and businesses including Chitter Hollow Antiques N Such and A Place Apart. Sales run 10 am to 5 pm each day.
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Brunswick
Economic Development Commission
Brunswick Museum
The
Commission
Bill Sims
Musem
Chitter Hollow
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