Posts Tagged ‘Caroline County Public Schools’
School Bus Crash in Talbot County Involving 9 Caroline County School Children Under Investigation
A two vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday morning in Talbot County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were called to Matthewstown Road and Three Bridges Branch Road just before 8am for a crash. Investigation showed that a Kia failed to stop at a stop sign at a 4-way stop and crashed…
Read MoreDr. Derek Simmons Named Superintendent Of Caroline County Schools
The Caroline County Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent.Dr. Derek Simmons will take the position effective July 1st. Simmons has been serving as interim superintendent since March 2021.Board president Jim Newcomb said a stakeholder survey last fall provided overwhelming feedback showing a desire for an appointment that would represent institutional knowledge, consistency and…
Read MoreCaroline Co. Names Teacher Of The Year
A Spanish language teacher is Caroline County Teacher of the Year.Mirta Valdes-Bradner received the honor during a surprise visit to her school from Interim Superintendent Dr. Derek Simmons, the board president and several other members – with students and staff also on hand.Valdes-Bradner started teaching with Caroline County Public Schools in 2003 and taught Exploratory…
Read MoreGreensboro Elementary School Closes For 2 Weeks Due To Staff COVID Cases
An elementary school in Caroline County will be closed for two weeks after six staff members were notified of positive test results for COVID-19. Two other staff members also were told earlier last week they had tested positive. Caroline County Public Schools Superintendent Patty Saelens said they made the ‘difficult decision’ to close to reduce…
Read MoreCaroline Co. Schools Announce Layoffs
A Maryland school system announces layoffs just before the start of the new academic year. The Caroline County Public Schools decided to eliminate many support services positions. The school year will begin with virtual instruction. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Milton Nagel says the school system expects to face short- and long-term budget impacts resulting…
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