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Educators and union groups press board on low morale and leadership; central‑office administrators highlight workload strains
Summary
Public commenters and H CASA representatives told the board about low staff morale, alleged retaliatory practices at several schools, and central‑office staffing and burnout concerns. H CASA recommended investments in staffing, collaboration, wellness and voice to sustain system operations.
Several public speakers at the May 19 meeting urged the Howard County Board of Education to address staff morale, leadership practices at individual schools, and central‑office capacity.
During public forum, a series of prepared statements (read by a HCEA representative and others) described staff at multiple schools reporting low morale, breakdowns in communication with school leaders, and fear of retaliation for speaking up. Speakers named…
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