Redistricting possible as Sykesville Middle and Freedom Elementary construction plans advance
Additions to Sykesville Middle and Freedom Elementary were approved by the Board of Education. The projects are intended to be a first step in addressing overcrowding in the southern Carroll County schools.
![The Carroll County Board of Education approved the $2 million purchase of the Kessler Building Wednesday evening. The purchase of the building, which is currently owned by the county and used by the school system as a warehouse, will allow the school board to save money and enhance operations, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jonathan O’Neal said. “This is a big, integral part of our budget, saving money, and for our schools” Board of Education President Marsha Herbert said, “It is a building that we have used, and we will be very happy that we can use the whole facility.” The school […]](jpg/4ebhvxyrmfe4xcwo7l33oqdxmq95b4.jpg "The Carroll County Board of Education approved the $2 million purchase of the Kessler Building Wednesday evening. The purchase of the building, which is currently owned by the county and used by the school system as a warehouse, will allow the school board to save money and enhance operations, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jonathan O’Neal said. “This is a big, integral part of our budget, saving money, and for our schools” Board of Education President Marsha Herbert said, “It is a building that we have used, and we will be very happy that we can use the whole facility.” The school […]")
![Feedback from the community will play a bigger role in shaping the future of Carroll Community College, the institution’s new president Rose Mince said. Mince is the college’s fourth president, succeeding James Ball, who retired July 5. Ball worked at the college for 25 years, becoming its third president on July 1, 2014, upon the retirement of Faye Pappalardo, who spent 15 years building and steering the school. “My transition is an opportunity to build upon the college’s legacy while shaping its future,” Mince said. “My plan is to stay open-minded, seek input, and lead with empathy.” Mince joined Carroll […]](https://www.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CCT-L-MINCEPROFILE-0725-07.jpg?w=137 "Feedback from the community will play a bigger role in shaping the future of Carroll Community College, the institution’s new president Rose Mince said. Mince is the college’s fourth president, succeeding James Ball, who retired July 5. Ball worked at the college for 25 years, becoming its third president on July 1, 2014, upon the retirement of Faye Pappalardo, who spent 15 years building and steering the school. “My transition is an opportunity to build upon the college’s legacy while shaping its future,” Mince said. “My plan is to stay open-minded, seek input, and lead with empathy.” Mince joined Carroll […]")
