Ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s meeting in January, analysts say a widening budget deficit may be the worst fiscal situation the state has faced in two decades. According to… Read More
On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
The school board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday. After the vote, parents of students in the school system’s virtual… Read More
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
County Councilmember Will Jawando, appearing on the radio show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday, discussed his displeasure with both the council and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials… Read More
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
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
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
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
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