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Now, the school system that I have We have the largest operational budget, hired by the members of the Board
dedicated a portion of the last 18 of my currently spending $70 million per year, of Education for a term of four years.
21 years to (I was not a board member of which over $13 million comes from Near the end of this 4-year term the
for three of those years) is having to Caroline County, the largest amount for Superintendent is either off ered another
deal with a situation that has never any county agency. 4-year contract or they notify the
been experienced or dealt with before. Board that they are not interested in
When the pandemic and accompanying School Systems in the State of Maryland serving another term. Technically, this
shutdown began, our school system are managed by a Superintendent is the only statutory responsibility the
basically had to find a way to build a
plane while in flight. Our system of
over 800 professionals, paraprofessionals You’re drive through pick up
CHICKEN BBQ
and support staff came together and

figured out how to conclude instruction Invited... CHICKEN BBQ
and successfully close school year 2019-
2020.
Was it perfect in every way? No. But Saturday, October 10 • 11 am until
what plane is perfect that is constructed
while in the air? Completely closing Dinner includes: ½ BBQ Chicken, Corn on the
schools for a health pandemic had never Cob, Bag of Chips, Roll, Soda or Water.
happened, and I pray that aft er Covid19 Cost: $10 Cash only (no pre-orders required)
never will again.
For more information, contact:
Five school board members, (three Karen at 302-222-2541 (call or text), karenstubbs93@gmail.com
elected, two appointed) are charged or George at 443-786-0871 (call or text) or gbradley17@gmail.com
with making decisions that impact the
education of our children. Like many Burrsville Ruritan Club, Inc. • 27920 Burrsville Rd, Denton
small rural school systems, we are the
largest employer in Caroline County. NOTE: Due to Covid-19, our 2020 Annual Oyster Dinner has been cancelled.

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