Board of Education Promises More Scrutiny
On Tuesday, Karla Silvestre, President of the Montgomery County Board of Education, took time from the monthly meeting to address the missteps of the past. Here’s what she said. Silvestre… Read More
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MCPS Updates Plans to Better Handle Personnel Investigations, Promotions
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight submitted an Action Plan Update that was released Monday to ensure that personnel with abuse or sexual harassment complaints filed against… Read More
Inspector General Report Confirms Beidleman Misconduct
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a report Friday detailing the results of their investigation into the conduct of Dr. Joel Beidleman while he was an MCPS principal… Read More
Lawsuit Against MCPS Documents Years of Harassment by Beidleman
A former Farquhar Middle School teacher has filed a lawsuit against former Paint Branch High School Principal Joel Beidleman and the Montgomery County Board of Education, accusing both parties of… Read More
Elrich: Investigación sobre Director Revela ‘Hallazgos Alarmantes’
Tras la publicación de un informe detallando la investigación sobre el ascenso de un Director Escolar, el Ejecutivo del Condado, Marc Elrich, calificó los hallazgos como “profundamente alarmantes”. Según reportes,… Read More
Elrich: ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Findings From Investigation Surrounding Principal
Following the release of a summary report detailing an investigation surrounding the promotion of a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich said the findings are “deeply disturbing.” Paint Branch High… Read More
School Board Asks Inspectors General to Investigate Allegations
The county’s school board has asked two Inspectors General to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, an investigation that could potentially proceed following one currently underway. “Recently, the Board has… Read More
Elrich Reiterates Calls for ‘True, Independent’ MCPS Investigation
After Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) selected a law firm to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich reiterated calls for a “true, independent investigation.” “It would… Read More
2 Councilmembers Ask Inspectors General to Investigate MCPS Principal Allegations
Two county councilmembers asked for a “truly independent” investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment complaints toward a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principal. The letter, addressed to the Maryland Inspector General… Read More