MontCo schools focus on truancy plan targets systemwide reform
Kin Department discusses truancy and school involvement with the public safety committee. Min Leong cites improved attendance and aims to expand school counselors and family outreach to address root causes. Ras Bryant frames truancy as a chicken and egg issue, emphasizing student success and self-esteem as keys to reduced absence. The council reviews $41,000 in camera equipment for buses, considers delaying deployment, and notes high school campuses like Blake Northwest Magruder Watkins Mill and Seneca Valleys with multiple cameras. Poolesville has 16. Plan spans April to September to cover all high schools then middle schools.
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Ohoul Systems
Udent
Min Leong
Vocar
Ras Bryant
Facies
Richard Hawes
Chain
Whipel
Cee Pee TL
Counal
Blake Northwest Magruder
Watkins Mill
Seneca Valles
Poolesville
Hawes
Mount Airy Hopes for Rails to Trails Path
Mount Airy officials seek a $75,000 state grant to advance a mile long pedestrian and bicycle path along an old B&O Railroad spur into downtown. Easement disputes fade as landowners may donate small parcels while most funds would cover consultants appraisers and legal fees.
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Mount Airy
B&o
MD. 27
David Pyatt
Parks and Recreation Department
Department of Natural Resources
Pratt
Pyatt
Burkittsville Awards Parks Contract to John Drake
Burkittsville town council awarded the parks maintenance job to John Drake, citing satisfactory service despite not submitting the lowest bid. Drake quoted 115 dollars for mowing two parks and the town pond area, plus 17 dollars an hour. A Boonsboro firm bid separately for several projects. Officials noted the town may reject any bid.
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Burkittsville
John Drake
Middletown officials nominate four for Hall of Fame
Middletown leaders nominate Ray Gladhill Floyd Main George Doub and William Stine for the Maryland Municipal League Hall of Fame. The group honors officials with 20 plus years of service. Commissioners consider bids from Advanced Land and Water Earth Data Inc and SAIC for a new town well before deciding.
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Middletown
Burgess William Thompson
Maryland Municipal League
Thompson
Ray Gladhill
Floyd Main
George Doub
Floyd
League
Stine
Me Gladhill
Doub
Burgess
Main
Advanced Land and Water
Earth Data Inc
Secteat Saic
Earth Data
SAIC
Schools ask for 86000 in alterations
Three county schools seek design changes during ongoing construction to meet state technology standards. Oakdale Elementary and Oakdale Middle request data drop adjustments and wiring up to date. Change orders are reviewed by managers and architect, with board approval needed if over 15000. Openings are slated for September 2001 and 2002.
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Hee Bee
Bt Widnesday Nieht
Oakdale
Ray Barnes
Frederick County
Rec
Barnes
Board of Education
Ormont
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Mount Airy Path
NT Ey Oi Atevey Center
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Jim Bury
Bill Brubaker
Fort Detrick
Frow
Julia Robb
Frederick Netys
Edenton Yetremert
LASIK
RMD Echet Eleciene Kitatarkey
Allegany Laser Center
Allegany Optical Fsk
Frederick
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