Montgomery school board adopts 476.5 million operating budget
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a 476.5 million operating budget amid tense talks on pay for new teachers and a master teacher program. The vote followed hours of deliberation, adding 2.7 million to Cody’s plan and funding 422 additional positions to reduce class size, support teachers and counselors, and improve facilities. The plan includes higher starting salaries, bus seat belts, and expanded Head Start and language programs as negotiations continue with the educators’ association.
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Rockville
Montgomery
James E. Cronin
Cronin
Wilmer S. Cody
Cody
Simon
Damascus Ride-On picks up fare during free trial
The Damascus Ride-On bus service, begun January 6, now charges 1 per trip plus 10 cents per transfer. About 150 riders daily use the service to reach Shady Grove Metro. Passes cost 12 for two weeks at local outlets. exact change is required due to fare box limits. For details call 251-2225.
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Damascus
Shady Grove
Gordon A. Aoyagi
Transit Services
Damascus Library
Damascus Center
Woodfield Rd
Tawes Awards nominations open for clean environment
James W. Peck announces the ninth Tawes Award for a clean environment as nominations are accepted. Sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Petroleum Council, the award honors oil spill prevention contributions and will be presented on Earth Day April 22 at the Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden. Nominees include federal, state, private sector workers and volunteers. deadline March 1.
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James W. Peck
The
Water Resources Administration
Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Petroleum Council
Helen Avalynne Tawes
Torrey C. Brown
M.D
Peck
Lo. Wartela
Maryland Ad Hoc Committee
Edwin C. Weber Jr
Tawes State
Annapolis
Maryland House Vote Seen Possible on Pornographic Record Ban
Maryland delegates eye a final vote tomorrow on a bill to bar sale of pornographic records and tapes to youths under 13. Delegate Judith C. Toth touts federal ratings support while critics fear enforcement and practical challenges for retailers and underage workers.
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VL Avililds
Lagmagen
Maryland
House of Delegates
Judith C. Toth
Toth
Gemworth
Frederick
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Montgomery County
Tawes Awards
Patrick Street
First National
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Rst National Bank
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Judith Toth
Jerry H. Hyatt
Thei Ik
Senate
Jeff Sharp
Waxie Maxie
Lakeforest Mallaid
Sharp
Che Frederick
God OF
Abraham
Issac
Jacob
Messiah Yeshua
Jesus
Hood College, Totem Arts
Hofheimer
George
Hofheimer's
Frederick Towne
Frederick, Maryland
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