According to an article in the Carroll County Times, Commissioner Doug Howard, R-District 5, who served as ex-officio member of the Board of Education for three years, said: “We had an interesting conversation, and Commissioner Weaver thought it would be a good time to have someone else participate [on the Board of Education]. One of… Read More »
We disagree that wanting to “Fully Fund Education” is a political term. The school system and board of education are not political bodies. Their mission is to educate the children of Carroll County. As we heard at the board budget work session on February 3rd, for years the board of education has not asked for… Read More »
Delegate Haven Shoemaker introduced legislation to add term limits for Board of Education members. Click for bill details and status This statement was read by Board of Education member Devon Rothschild at a local hearing. The Carroll County Board of Education opposes any legislation to impose term limits on the Board of Education of Carroll County. … Read More »
Yesterday, we were asked: Does anyone know the number of kids in carroll county that are home-schooled or go to private school? Just wondering what the trend is with those groups in relation to the declining enrollment problem of public schools. We thought the answer was that those groups declined too, but didn’t really have… Read More »
February 3, 2016 Dear Superintendent Guthrie, Board of Ed members, and Commissioner Rothschild, My name is Rita Misra. I have lived in Mt. Airy for over 20 years. I am the parent of two CCPS graduates and one child currently attending Carroll County Public Schools. I am not employed by CCPS. After poring over Mr.… Read More »
My name is Julie Kingsley. I am a resident of Mt. Airy and I am a candidate for the Board of Education in Carroll County. I am here tonight to voice my support to the Board of Education and our schools after the recent joint committee meeting with our County Commissioners. It was apparent from… Read More »