Category Archives: school closures

Garrett’s board of education sets meeting to talk spending

Posted on May 18, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Superintendent to offer scenarios on how to hold on to employees Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — The Maryland General Assembly’s passing of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2012 means $1 million-plus for education in Garrett County. … Continue reading →

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Group battles Garrett closures

Posted on May 1, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

State board of ed has 20 days to respond to appeal Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — A group called Parents for Garrett County Education is working on filing an appeal with the Maryland Board of Education to stop the … Continue reading →

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Uncertainty about budget has local educators on edge

Posted on April 28, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Allegany, Garrett schools facing drastic cuts if state lawmakers don’t act Kristin Harty Barkley Cumberland Times-News — CUMBERLAND — Area educators say they’re optimistic that state lawmakers will reconvene in the weeks ahead to work out a budget that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Two Garrett County grade schools will close

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Commissioners offer $500,000 prior to vote affecting Dennett Road, Kitzmiller elementary Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — The Garrett County Board of Education voted to close Dennett Road and Kitzmiller elementary schools at a special meeting Tuesday. The decision … Continue reading →

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‘With remorse’ Garrett County superintendent suggests school closings

Posted on April 11, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Garrett County’s interim superintendent of schools recommended Tuesday that Dennett Road and Kitzmiller elementary schools be closed due to a lack of state funding. “We don’t have any wiggle room in the budget. I … Continue reading →

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Waggoner To Give School Closure Recommendation

Posted on April 6, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Apr. 5, 2012 The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 10, beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in Southern Middle School cafeteria. Following public comment at 4 p.m., the … Continue reading →

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BOE Hears School Closure Committees

Posted on March 19, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Mar. 15, 2012 The Garrett County Board of Education heard three advisory committee reports on Tuesday concerning the proposed closure of three county elementary schools – Dennett Road, Friendsville, and Kitzmiller. All three committees made appeals to the board to … Continue reading →

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Dennett Road is the best place for special needs children

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News I have three children in my home who attend Dennett Road Elementary School. One is a son in fourth grade who has done amazing there and received a wonderful education. He is very involved in … Continue reading →

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Closing Dennett Road bad for special education students

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News I am disappointed that no mention has ever been made of the special education population at Dennett Road Elementary School. I do not know if everyone knows that Dennett Road is the special education center … Continue reading →

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Garrett school board delaying decision on elementary school closings

Posted on February 17, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Vote to come during April 24 meeting Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — The final decision on whether to close Dennett Road, Friendsville and Kitzmiller elementary schools will come during a special meeting April 24, the Garrett County Board of Education … Continue reading →

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