Sunday, February 12, 2012
Government
Comment
Get Email Alerts!

Bid to change school board selection dies once again

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 04/04/06

For at least the sixth time in the past 15 years, a bill that would have changed the way county school board members are chosen died yesterday in the General Assembly.

Find Us On Facebook

Legislation that won nearly anonymous approval from the House last week got an "unfavorable" review from the county Senate delegation, effectively killing the concept of using a 15-member panel to choose who the governor may appoint.

But supporters of the bill vowed to continue the debate next year and find legislation that detractors will support.

"We gave it a good shot," said Bob Burdon, president and CEO of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber...

This story has expired!
You can purchase the full text in our news archives.

Copyright © Capital Gazette Communications LLC, 2012.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
YOUR COMMENTS

If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.

Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.

LOGIN TO POST A COMMENT

If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

Username: Password:
Forgot your username? Forgot your password? Create an account
LOGIN
Facebook click
Twitter click
MDGazette click
HometownBowie click
video
video
Walker Babington, the Burning Man
video
video
Navy Sports Chat - football wrap up
video
video
Navy blimp lands at Lee Airport
video
video
Navy Sports Chat - Army Navy football preview
video
video
Singer Suzy Estrada
video
video
Fatal Kent Island fire

• BUY PHOTOS & VIDEO>>


slideshow
slideshow
Phoenix Landing lecture
slideshow
slideshow
Daddy Daughter Dance
slideshow
slideshow
MIAA Wrestling Championship
slideshow
slideshow
Navy vs VMI lacrosse
slideshow
slideshow
Home of the Week: Vicki Meade & Pat O'Connell
slideshow
slideshow
Anne Arundel Swim Championships
#1 - Blue ribbon pairing
#2 - Annapolis company aims 'to make concrete pretty'
#3 - Guest Column: Local housing market victim of 'Fear Factor'
#4 - After poaching discovery, a crackdown on rockfish
#5 - Arundel Digest
#6 - The indefatigable Mr. Bereano
#7 - Platinum and gold: Long-married couples reflect on lifelong love
#8 - Our Say: Multibillion-dollar mortgage settlement a good first step
#9 - A matter of laughing
#10 - Ten vie for Jones' council seat
#1 - English county's official language? (14 comments)
#2 - Right Stuff: Judge O'Malley's decision (10 comments)
#3 - Animal Control: Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog' (7 comments)
#4 - Bates gets $1M grant for gym, theater (7 comments)
#5 - Dwyer joins same-sex marriage debate (7 comments)
Advertisement
Advertise
Archive
Blogs
Calendar
Comments
Contact us
Cookbook
Slideshows
Video
AP Video
SUBMIT INFO:
Anniversary
Band info
Birth
Calendar event
Engagement
Letter
Obituary
Wedding
Share Ideas