2008-09 Annual Report - Harford County Public Schools
2008-09 Annual Report - Harford County Public Schools 2008-09 Annual Report - Harford County Public Schools
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Board of Education of Harford County Mark M. Wolkow, President • Leonard D. Wheeler, Ed.D., Vice President Ruth R. Rich • John L. Smilko • Alysson L. Krchnavy • Donald R. Osman • Thomas P. Evans Kate E. Kidwell, Student Representative • Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D., Secretary-Treasurer & Superintendent of Schools From the Superintendent’s Pen... Throughout the school year, each of our more than 5,000 employees of the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) takes on the challenge of working towards our common goal of connecting with our students and preparing them for success. As your superintendent, I will work to accomplish our goals as effectively and efficiently as possible. We are all committed Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools to inspiring each of our 39,000 students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens. Educators in Harford County have the opportunity to impact the future of thousands of students every year; after all, school-age children spend almost as much time in school or in school-related activities as they do at home. Our faculty and staff are involved in every aspect of a child’s academic life. Our dedicated professionals write curricula, provide high quality classroom instruction, serve as advisors for extracurricular activities, mentor students, and provide additional tutoring - indeed, HCPS personnel support student achievement in and out of the classroom during and beyond the school day. Everyone in HCPS shares a common mission - working together to provide the best education possible to all students in Harford County. Mission The mission of the Harford County Public Schools is to foster a quality educational system that challenges students to develop knowledge and skills, and to inspire them to become life-long learners and good citizens. Vision Harford County is a community of learners where educating everyone takes everyone. We empower all students to contribute to a diverse, democratic, and change-oriented society. Our public schools, parents, public officials, businesses, community organizations, and citizens actively commit to educate all students to become caring, respectful, and responsible citizens. In addition, HCPS employees and students continue to work diligently to meet rigorous federal and state education requirements, resulting in many successes over the past year. The information in this annual report will show you some examples of our successes, as well as our challenges. I am committed to ensuring that every child, in each of our 53 schools, is afforded the best educational opportunities possible. I encourage you to join all of us in the Harford County Public Schools as we provide all students with the knowledge and means to succeed in a diverse society. Sincerely, Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Teresa D. Kranefeld, Editor Amanda R. Warfi eld, Publication Design Inside... Recruitment and Retention 4 Financial Information 6 Assessment Data 10 Capital Improvements 14 2008-09 Highlights 16 Hall of Fame Members 18 Contact Us...........................................23 DECEMBER 2009 | BOE 3
- Page 1: Harford County Public Schools Annua
- Page 5 and 6: ‘Highly qualified’ rate continu
- Page 7 and 8: FY 2010 HCPS Capital Improvement Pr
- Page 9 and 10: • October 2 - Budget Office distr
- Page 11 and 12: Harford class of ‘09 achieves 100
- Page 13 and 14: Harford middle school students clos
- Page 15 and 16: Improvements The image to the left
- Page 17 and 18: Rewind HCPS School Year Students, f
- Page 19 and 20: Hall of Fame December Florence Stan
- Page 21 and 22: Visit www.hcps.org for up-to-date i
- Page 23 and 24: Employment opportunities Office of
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