2008-09 Annual Report - Harford County Public Schools

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
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