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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1994
Page
4
Frederick County schools reported a 4.57 percent turnover for teachers and administrators, the lowest in five years, but failed to meet minority hiring goals for September 1993 to September 1994. Minority staff fell to 5.6 percent. student minority share stands at 10.5 percent.
The Frederick County Board of Education revised a 1993 policy that forced uncertified middle school science or math teachers to pass a national exam or complete recent college courses for county approval. A July 1995 deadline was set to obtain local endorsement or move to the elementary area. Nine science and 19 math teachers lacked approval, said Larkin Hohnke, with many holding strong ratings. The new rule allows curriculum specialists to weigh factors beyond recent coursework, counting older credits and evaluative performance in judging eligibility.
Archbishop’s Rome trip draws a large lay following, plus 98 from a religious order and four rabbis. A charter flight sold out in two days. St John’s Elementary and staff sent best wishes, gathering for a red dress photo indoors due to rain to mark the cardinal’s elevation. The idea came from a sixth grader as principal Janet Jensen explained.
County commissioners discuss a Greenway Commission and seek board input on its role. Meanwhile funds are approved to continue the courthouse space study using retirement, contractual service, and life insurance refunds. A budget note suggests using departmental evaluations to identify cuts and potential downsizing.
City officials outline plans to boost the facility’s golf carts from 55 to about 70 over several years. Public works assets will support the course as Grimes says trenchers and chippers are just a phone call away. A transition office will be set up at the course or City Hall.
Serb NATO's operational commander said jets targeted only the runway and taxiways to curb harm. Adm Leighton Smith said the Udbina field would be out of use for about a month, while rebels claimed quick repairs. Bosnian PM Silajdzic questioned value as artillery positions remained the main damage source in Bihac. The action could affect Milosevic and cross-border aims amid Balkan tensions.
The Agri Business Committee of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a community contest naming winning families from Jefferson Keymar Thurmont Unionville Walkersville Burkittsville Woodsboro and other towns for the years 1984 through 1993.
WHAG television Channel 25 Alive in Hagerstown stopped broadcasting just before noon Monday. Both main and backup transmitters were knocked out, with parts ordered to restore service. Station officials hoped to resume by evening news. Frederick Cablevision said the station would return on Channel 12 once fixed.
During a hearing, Mr Hobbs questioned master plans as dated guides while Mr Beall and other plaintiffs urged removal of stadium lights. Beall said plaintiffs will pursue all steps to gain choice and no real option was available previously.
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