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Harford County board approves two administrative hires amid concerns about teacher cuts
Summary
The board approved two administrative and supervisory appointments—Tara Dedeaux as supervisor of educational services and Erin Schishler as coordinator for teacher preparation—while some trustees voiced unease about recent cuts to classroom positions.
The Harford County Board of Education approved two administrative hires at its Aug. 18 meeting. Ben Richardson, assistant superintendent for human resources, recommended Tara Dedeaux for supervisor of educational services and Erin Schishler for coordinator of teacher preparation and professional development. Both candidates’ résumés were summarized for trustees, who noted extensive experience in HCPS.
Several board members praised the nominees’ qualifications. At the same time, some trustees raised concerns about hiring and reorganizing at central office while the district recently reduced teaching positions. One board member said the system cut roughly 120 teacher positions and asked that the board be mindful of classroom staffing priorities when approving new administrative posts.
The appointments passed by roll call with the tally recorded in the transcript as six yes, one no and one abstention. Board members asked administration to continue providing budgetary context when presenting personnel changes and invited further conversation about priorities going forward.
