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Statement from Karla Silvestre, President of the Board of Education on County Executive’s Recommended $6.8B FY 2024 Operating Budget

(March 15, 2023)

Public schools continue to be the foundation of our democracy. They are doing more for our young people today than ever before. Like everything else today, it costs more and more to run them. Schools ...(more)

Board of Education Takes Tentative Action and Adopts the Superintendent’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget; Holds a Work Session on the FY 2024 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Program, and Received a Biannual ADA Facilities Update; and Discusses and Takes Action on Legislative Items

(March 13, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2023. During the meeting, the Board took tentative action to adopt the Superintendent’s Recomme ...(more)

Maryland State Report Card Shows 92% of MCPS Schools Score 3 or Higher on Star Rating

(March 10, 2023)

Schools Receiving 5 Stars Rise by 43% On Thursday, March 9, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released its accountability report card—the Maryland Report Card—for every ...(more)

2021-2022 Annual Report Presented to the Board of Education / Reveals a Picture of a School System Transitioning from Pandemic Operations

(March 07, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education received a presentation from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff and held a discussion on the district’s interactive online 2021-2022 Annual Re ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Tues. March 7, 2023

(March 06, 2023)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 11 a.m. The meeting will be cablecast live on Com ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Human Resources and Development Key Practices for a Diverse Workforce; Discusses Wellness and Restorative Practices; Takes Final Action and Adopts Updated Policy ABA, Community Engagement; Takes Tentative Action on Board of Education Policy ABC, Parent and Family Involvement and Policy BBB, Ethics; Makes Administrative Appointments

(February 27, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. During the meeting, the Board discussed Human Resources and Development Key Practices for a Diver ...(more)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Availability with Superintendent and Board Members on Priority to Provide Students with Career Skills

(February 27, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) invites the media to a visit and discussion at Gaithersburg High School on Career and Technical Education programs as we wrap up CTE month. Our changing economy ...(more)

MCPS Commitment to Safety, Security and Well-Being in All Schools: UPDATE Includes Restroom Plan

(February 27, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has a road map for a  comprehensive framework for school safety and well-being that details our commitment to safe, equitable and successful schools. To su ...(more)

Media Advisory: Feb. 25 Community Forum on Fentanyl & Life Saving Narcan Training

(February 24, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery Goes Purple will be hosting its second community forum on fentanyl. Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of f ...(more)

Board of Education Tentatively Adopts Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget

(February 23, 2023)

The Board of Education, by unanimous vote, approved a $3.2 billion Operating Budget recommendation for FY 2024. The request includes a $296 million increase – 10%-- over the current budget and $ ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

(February 23, 2023)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Closed session will begin at 1:00 p.m. Public agenda items will begin at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be cablecast ...(more)

Virtual Media Availability with MCPS Superintendent on Antisemitic Incidents

(February 22, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight is available for an interview on the increase in antisemitic incidents in schools and the role each and every one of us pl ...(more)

Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education

(February 16, 2023)

Sami Saeed, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, and Yoseph Zerihun, a junior at Springbrook High School, are the finalists for the 46th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Electio ...(more)

Nominations Open for Distinguished Service to Public Education Awards

(February 15, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 26th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recog ...(more)

Board of Education Seeking Comment on Parent and Family Involvement, Ethics Policies

(February 14, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on two policies—Policy ABC, Parent and Family Involvement, and Policy BBB, Ethics. On Policy ABC, the Board is seeking comments on ...(more)