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Harford County board declines funded investigation into alleged malfeasance; motion fails after procedural dispute

Harford County Board of Education · January 7, 2026
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Summary

A board member’s motion to fund an external investigation into alleged malfeasance involving the superintendent and other officials failed after debate over scope, who may vote and whether a liaison should be board-affiliated. The motion drew 5 yes, 2 no and 3 abstentions.

A motion to fund an outside investigation into alleged malfeasance by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) officials failed during the board’s special open session on Jan. 7.

Board member Mark placed the motion on the floor, saying, "I'm moving that the board approve the conduct and funding of an investigation to determine whether the superintendent of schools, any other Harford County Board of Education official, employee, board member, or anyone associated with the Board of Education engaged in acts of malfeasance, misfeasance, and or nonfeasance in…

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