Officials Discuss Need for Transparency and Collaboration to Implement Blueprint for Education in Worcester County

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Improving the quality of education in Maryland is the goal of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education. Regarding the implementation of the Blueprint in Worcester County Public Schools, State Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) members outlined local responsibilities during a virtual meeting with the commissioners and Board of Education leaders. Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino said…

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School Safety Still being Discussed in Worcester County

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School safety has been an issue is Worcester County, however State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli and three members of the Worcester County Board of Education have met several times in the past two weeks to discuss school safety and possible solutions to achieve the highest level of safety and security in county schools.…

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New Buckingham Elementary School on Hold in Worcester County

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Worcester County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pause the construction of a new Buckingham Elementary School – due to lack of state funding for design plans. While Commissioners are committed to this project, they need the Board of Education to take the needed steps to move this project forward. The plans for the new school exceeded…

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IRSD Board of Ed Meeting on 12/21 Will be Virtual

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The Indian River Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 21 will be conductedonline using the Zoom video conferencing platform. The public portion of the meeting will begin atapproximately 7:00 p.m. and the public is invited to participate. Please disregard any previous notice of this meeting being held at Sussex Central High School.…

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Worcester County Board of Education Proposes 110 Million Dollar Budget

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The Worcester County Board of Education has sent it’s 110 million dollar budget proposal to the County Commissioners for their review. The spending plan is highlighted by increases in capital spending and raises for employees. The School Board’s Chief Finance Officer tells The Dispatch that if approved, the budget would give educators the biggest salary…

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Maryland Board of Education Sets February Meeting

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The Maryland State Board of Education has announced it’s regular meeting set for Tuesday, February 26 at the Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore. The meeting’s itinerary includes honoring the Milken Award Recipient, fourth grade teacher Brian Quinn of East Silver Spring Elementary School, a review of the state’s progress in complying with federal…

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