SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A new Somerset County school library policy is now on hold as Maryland officials review whether it complies with state law.
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A proposed overhaul of Somerset County Public Schools' policy governing books and other materials in school libraries is drawing opposition from the Maryland State Education Association, which is threatening legal action if the policy is adopted.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Somerset County Board of Education alleging the school board is illegally withholding public records regarding book removals, curriculum decisions, and other board practices.
A state investigation has not substantiated claims that a Somerset County Board of Education member violated residency rules, but the case is now being referred to the Maryland State Board of Education for further review.
The Somerset County Board of Education publicly voted to reaffirm their hiring of legal counsel, avoiding a possible financial penalty from Maryland education officials.
The Maryland State Board of Education has requested the State Comptroller to withhold some funding from the Somerset County Board of Education over a recent legal counsel hire.
The Somerset County Board of Education is sharply disputing a state watchdog’s accusation that it broke the law and its own rules when it hired its current legal team, calling the Office of the Inspector General for Education’s analysis “extremely troublesome,” legally flawed, and biased.
The Somerset County Board of Education has named a new interim superintendent after parting ways with former superintendent Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell.
The Somerset County Board of Education has announced the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell.
A new superintendent has been announced for Somerset County Public Schools.