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County hears Board of Education plan for elementary school safety assistants as MSDE reallocates funds
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Martirano presented a plan to add roving safety assistants at elementary schools and county staff reported an MSDE allocation increase that could cover some of the initial cost; commissioners asked for a BOE revised budget that shows the recurring cost differences before committing county funding.
St. Mary’s County commissioners and school officials on May 13 discussed adding safety assistants at elementary schools after recently released Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) allocations increased the Board of Education’s state aid for FY14.
What officials described Superintendent Dr. Martirano outlined the Board of Education’s plan for elementary‑level safety assistance. “Our plan is to provide 3 teams of … safety assistance at our elementary schools,” he said, explaining the proposal would add about 10 safety assistants who would “rove through our elementary schools on an as needed basis” rather than be…
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