MCEA Protests ‘Draconian” School Cuts, Calls for Action
A letter from Peter Moran, Montgomery County Chief of Schools, sent out Friday at 6:10 p.m. detailed the cuts the Board of Education is planning to balance its budget. Montgomery… Read More
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School Community Message Lays Out Possible Budget Cuts
In a statement to the community delivered Friday afternoon, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder issued a statement about the budget… Read More
‘Let Us In’: Several Teachers Not Permitted to Enter Meeting
Thursday afternoon’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting began with President Karla Silvestre acknowledging that staff reductions are possible during what she called a challenging budget. Montgomery County councilmembers approved a… Read More
‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More
Board of Education Considers Cutting 143 Teaching Positions
Montgomery County councilmembers were told Thursday morning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering laying off 143 teachers to make its budget work, according to Councilmember Will Jawando. Board… Read More
Council and County Executive Clash Over Operating Budget
In a straw vote last week, County Councilmembers unanimously approved a $7.1 billion operating budget. The council will take a final vote on Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed his Fiscal… Read More
Council Committee Finalizes MCPS, Montgomery College Budget Recommendation
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee unanimously recommended $49.5 million above County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended budget for MCPS on Tuesday. After four worksessions, the committee reviewing budget… Read More
State Legislators Provide Funds for County Schools, Projects
The Maryland General Assembly ends its session on midnight Monday, and Montgomery County officials are anxiously awaiting to learn which of many bills will be signed by the governor and… Read More
Jawando to Host Forums on Education Budget
Councilmember Will Jawando will host two public forums to answer questions on the county’s education budget for the coming fiscal year. Jermaine F. Williams, president of Montgomery College, and Monique… Read More
Elrich Presents Proposed Operating Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
MCPS Considering Changing or Eliminating 3 Programs
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering changing or eliminating three programs and is seeking public comment, the school system said. MCPS said rising inflation and the expiration of pandemic-era… Read More
MCPS Proposed 505-Page Budget Calls for $157 Million Increase
Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s proposed $3.23 Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) includes a 5% increase and calls for a decrease in full-time employees in elementary… Read More