Members of multiple unions representing employees of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are holding a “People’s Press Conference” on Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building Plaza.
The idea of the press conference is “to call on County elected leaders to fully fund the Board of Education’s proposed operating budget,” according to a news release.
The event is sponsored by Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), SEIU Local 500 and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals.
Besides union members, other speakers include Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Board of Education President Julie Yang.
“If County electeds show bold leadership by fully funding this budget, we would have the resources to meet our obligations to students receiving special education services, improve student safety in schools, and recruit and retain talented educators. Together, this would be a meaningful downpayment towards achieving excellence and opportunity for students in this district,” said MCEA President David Stein in a news release.
“Ultimately, the County Executive and County Council have a decision to make. In a time when public goods and services are under assault, do we want to continue to weaken what public schools can offer by underinvesting in them and the students they serve?” Stein wrote. “We believe the right choice for students and Montgomery County is to do the opposite: invest in students and schools and make our county a beacon for public education in this nation.”
🚨People's Press Conference on Thursday, 2/27, at 5:30 pm (101 Monroe St., Rockville). Speakers include union leaders, MCPS Superintendent Taylor, BOE Pres. Yang, MCCPTA Pres. Howe, and community members. We're calling on county leaders to fully fund the 25-26 SY budget!
— Montgomery County Education Association (@mceanea) February 20, 2025
