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Montgomery County Public SchoolsMD averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$615,200 School district
Enrollment160,223 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$17,753 (FY2020)
Schools211 · 11,712 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$3.59B (FY2020)
Reading proficiency55% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency48% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch33% (2018)
Upcoming
Thu Aug 20, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MCPS Board holds special meeting with closed session
The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a special business meeting on August 17, 2026. The agenda consists of approving a quorum and a resolution for a closed session, followed by the closed session itself and adjournment. No public business items are listed.
- Approval of quorum for the meeting
- Resolution authorizing the closed session
- Closed session scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Meeting adjournment at 1:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Aug 17, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Aug 17, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 9:00 a.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
260817 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (130 KB)
2. Closed Session
3. Adjournment - 1:00 p.m.
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Business Meeting Agenda
Board to discuss elementary school boundary study and school consolidation
The Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss a preview of the Elementary Schools Boundary Study and consider a contract for a consultant to study school consolidation and closures. The board will also vote on several high-value construction change orders and the 2026-2027 Board Handbook.
- Contract for consultant for school consolidation, closures, and boundary studies
- Change orders over $100,000 for HVAC projects at Dr. Charles R. Drew ES, Harmony Hills ES, and Sligo MS
- Change order over $100,000 for Charles W. Woodward HS reopening project
- Procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Board Handbook
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finalist
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Emmy Award Winning Video
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
4. Opening of Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
Subject
4.1 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
4. Opening of Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
5. Appointments -- 4:02 p.m.
Subject
5.1 Administrative Recommended Appointments
Meeting
Jul 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
5. Appointments -- 4:02 p.m.
Type
Action, Discussion
File Attachments
6. As …
Thu Jun 25, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Board of Education to review administrative appointments and procurement contracts
The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider recommended appointments for principals at Argyle Middle School and Eastern Middle School. The body will also review various procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more.
- Recommended appointments for principals at Argyle MS and Eastern MS
- Procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
- Contract approval for School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program (RFP 8120.1)
- Contract approval for Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (RFP 4361.5)
- Contract approval for Playground, Water Play and Aquatic Equipment (RFP 101625)
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✓ Decided: Board of Education approves school principal appointments and various contracts
The Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of new principals for Argyle Middle School and Eastern Middle School. The Board also approved a wide range of procurement contracts, capital project specifications, and a general wage adjustment for non-salary schedule positions for FY2027.
- Appointed Nadia J. Kline-Taylor as principal of Argyle Middle School (Unanimous)
- Appointed Elizabeth A. Merino as principal of Eastern Middle School (Unanimous)
- Approved general wage adjustment for positions not on salary schedule for FY2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved renewal of the Internal Audit Unit Charter (Unanimous)
- Appointed Brian Sonfield to the Ethics Panel for a three-year term (Unanimous)
- Appointed Natalia Mendoza and Alexsia Robinson to the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement (Unanimous)
- Approved educational specifications for Eastern Middle School and Damascus High School major capital projects (Unanimous)
- Approved multiple procurement contracts including custodial supplies, food services, and IT hardware (Unanimous)
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260625 Resolution for Todays Closed Session REV.pdf (99 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260625 REV.pdf (99 KB)
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Superintendent’s Annual Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
Subject
3.3 2026 Critics and Awards Program (Cappies)
Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
4. Opening of Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
Subject
4.1 Ap …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
REVISED Work Session Agenda
Board to adopt FY2027 operating budget and discuss academic performance
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a work session on June 4, 2026. The main action item is final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. The board will also discuss third-quarter academic performance for 2025-2026, Athletics and Title IX, and a 'Leveling Up' initiative. Public comments are scheduled, and the board will consider administrative appointments including several principals.
- Final adoption of the FY2027 Operating Budget
- Appointments of directors and principals for several schools
- Discussion of Athletics and Title IX with FY25 athletic financial report
- New business item on auditing student screen time K-8
- Public comments from 23 individuals
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✓ Decided: Board of Education approves closed session for budget and legal matters
The Board of Education held a work session that included a closed session to discuss budget strategies, personnel matters, and legal advice. The Board also approved a revised agenda and a report from a previous closed session.
- Approved Resolution No. 226-26 to hold a closed session for budget, personnel, and legal matters (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 227-26 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 228-26 for a Future Closed Session Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 229-26 regarding the Report of Previous Closed Sessions from May 11, 2026 (Unanimous)
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
REVISED Work Session Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
6.4.2026: The revised resolution was updated to add two additional legal advice items.
File Attachments
260604 Resolution for Todays Closed Session REV2.pdf (99 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260604 REV2.pdf (99 KB)
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Approval of the REVISED Agenda
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Future Closed Session Resolution
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board declare a closed session for the next business meeting.
File Attachments
260604 Future Closed Session Resolution.pdf (66 KB)
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst), Patricia Ursprung (coordinator, legislative affairs), Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder).
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Renee McCall (chief of human resources and talent management); Essie McGuire (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief of school leadersh …
Wed May 27, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
School board to approve closed session, then adjourn
This is a procedural special business meeting. The board will vote to acknowledge a quorum and pass a resolution to enter closed session, after which the meeting adjourns. No substantive public decisions are scheduled.
- Resolution authorizing the board to meet in closed session
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Closed Session Approval - 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 27, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 1:00 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
May 27, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 1:00 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
260527 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (92 KB)
2. Closed Session
3. Adjournment - 3:00 p.m.
Tue May 26, 2026
Revised Strategic Planning Committee
Committee discusses MCPS Strategic Plan targets and tactics
The Revised Strategic Planning Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a meeting to discuss the MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030. Two agenda items are listed: target setting and strategies/tactics. The meeting includes a review of the previous informational summary from March 5, 2026.
- Strategic Plan: Target Setting (discussion/presentation)
- Strategic Plan: Strategies and Tactics (discussion)
- Informational Summary of March 5, 2026 meeting
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Revised Strategic Planning Committee
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
Committee Members
Laura Stewart (chair)
Brenda Wolff
Rita Montoya
1. Call to Order - 12:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Welcome and Introductions
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Revised Strategic Planning Committee
Category
1. Call to Order - 12:00 p.m.
Type
Information
File Attachments
2. Informational Summary
Subject
2.1 Informational Summary - March 5, 2026
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Revised Strategic Planning Committee
Category
2. Informational Summary
Type
Information
File Attachments
3. MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030
Subject
3.1 Strategic Plan: Target Setting
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Revised Strategic Planning Committee
Category
3. MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030
Type
Discussion, Presentation
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Strategic Plan: Strategies and Tactics
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Revised Strategic Planning Committee
Category
3. MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030
Type
File Attachments
4. Adjournment - 2:00 p.m.
Thu May 21, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Board to vote on new principals for three schools
The Montgomery County Board of Education meets on May 21, 2026, to consider a closed session resolution, approve three principal appointments, and act on a consent agenda with 18 items including procurement contracts, a roof replacement at Chevy Chase Elementary, and budget transfers. Public comments and association comments are also scheduled.
- Vote on administrative appointments for principals: Sherwood HS, Spark M. Matsunaga ES, Burnt Mills ES
- Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more
- Chevy Chase Elementary School roof replacement project
- New Hampshire Estates Elementary School right-of-way dedication
- Fiscal Year 2026 third quarter category and object transfer requests
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260521 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (97 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260521.pdf (97 KB)
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Jewish American Heritage Month
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
Subject
3.3 Teacher Appreciation Week
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Recognition
File Attachments
Subject
3.4 2026 School Counselor of the Year Award Winners
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda …
Tue May 19, 2026
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
MCPS Fiscal Committee to discuss meal debt and enterprise funds
The Fiscal Management Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will receive oral updates on the FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets, and discuss enterprise funds including the Food Services fund and impacts of meal debt and meal prices. The committee will also consider an Internal Audit Unit charter and updates to the Financial and Procurement manuals.
- Update on FY2027 Operating Budget (oral discussion)
- Update on FY2027 Capital Budget (oral discussion)
- Enterprise funds overview with focus on Food Services fund, meal debt, and meal prices
- Internal Audit Unit charter review
- Financial Manual and Procurement Manual updates
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20850
[email protected]
5:30 p.m.
Committee Members
Karla Silvestre, Chair
Julie Yang
Natalie Zimmerman
1. Call to Order - 5:30 p.m.
2. Informational Summary
Subject
2.1 Informational Summary for March 23, 2026
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Category
2. Informational Summary
Type
Information
File Attachments
3. Operating Budget - 5:35 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Operating Budget Update (Oral Discussion)
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Category
3. Operating Budget - 5:35 p.m.
Type
Discussion
Staff will give an update on the current status of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget.
File Attachments
4. Capital Budget - 5:50 p.m.
Subject
4.1 Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget (Oral Discussion)
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Category
4. Capital Budget - 5:50 p.m.
Type
Discussion
Staff will give an update on the current status of the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.
File Attachments
5. Enterprise Funds - 6:05 p.m.
Subject
5.1 Enterprise Funds
Meeting
May 19, 2026 - Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Category
5. Enterprise Funds - 6:05 p.m.
Type
Discussion
Staff will provide an overview of enterprise funds in Montgomery County Public …
Fri May 15, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
School board approves closed session for May 15, 2026
This is a special business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education, consisting primarily of procedural items to authorize a closed session. The board will acknowledge a quorum and vote on a resolution to enter closed session. No public business or substantive decisions are scheduled.
- Resolution for today's closed session (action item)
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✓ Decided: Board of Education held a special closed session regarding budget strategy
The Board of Education convened a special meeting to enter a closed session. The closed session was held to discuss administrative matters, including operating and capital budget strategy.
- Approved resolution to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the special closed session at 4:48 p.m. (unanimous)
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Friday, May 15, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Closed Session Approval - 2:30 p.m.
Subject
1.01 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 15, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 2:30 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
May 15, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 2:30 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
260515 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (87 KB)
2. Closed Session
3. Adjournment - 4:00 p.m.
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Special Board Meeting Informational Summary
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a special meeting on
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., via in person and virtual media for the purposes of going into closed session, in Room 120, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre ( virtual ), Laura Stewart, Julie Yang ( virtual )( arrived at 3:28 p.m .), Natalie Zimmerman ( virtual and in person ) , Anuva Maloo (virtual) , Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/board recorder) .
Other staff present at the commencement of the meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools), Essie McGuire (chief of staff), and Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer).
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/388068 .
The following is a summary of the motions made and the votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes …
Thu May 14, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Montgomery County Board of Education holds special business meeting
The board is meeting to conduct a closed session. The agenda consists of procedural actions to acknowledge a quorum and approve a resolution for the closed session.
- Approval of resolution for closed session
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✓ Decided: Board of Education enters closed session to discuss budget strategy
The Board of Education held a special meeting to vote into a closed session. The closed session was held to discuss administrative matters, including operating and capital budget strategy. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
- Approved resolution to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the special closed session (unanimous)
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:30 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:30 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:30 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
260514 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (67 KB)
01.02 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260514.pdf (67 KB)
2. Closed Session
3. Adjournment - 3:30 p.m.
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Special Board Meeting Informational Summary
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a special meeting on
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., via in person and virtual media for the purposes of going into closed session, in Room 120, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre ( virtual ), Laura Stewart, Julie Yang ( virtual ), Natalie Zimmerman , Anuva Maloo , Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/board recorder) .
Other staff present at the commencement of the meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools), Essie McGuire (chief of staff), and Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer).
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/387941 .
The following is a summary of the motions made and the votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. Other matters addr …
Thu May 14, 2026
Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement
Advisory committee to review engagement efforts and approve prior minutes
This is a procedural meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement. The committee will welcome members, review its purpose and goals, approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting, receive reports from staff, and discuss feedback on committee engagement efforts. No substantive decisions or new proposals are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting
- Discussion and feedback on committee engagement efforts
- Review of advisory committee purpose and goals
- Reports from Board Office and MCPS staff
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, the Patricia B. O’Neill Board Room, Rm. 104, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Welcome and Review of Advisory Committee Purpose and Goals - 6:30 p.m.
2. Review Norms and Ground Rules for Collaboration
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2026 Advisory Committee Meeting
Subject
3.01 Information Summary for February 11, 2026 Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement
Category
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2026 Advisory Committee Meeting
Type
File Attachments
2-11-26 Advisory Committee on Communications and Community Engagement Meeting.pdf (110 KB)
4. Reports from Board Office and MCPS Staff
5. Discussion and Feedback on Committee Engagement Efforts
6. Adjournment - 8:30 p.m.
Wed May 13, 2026
REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
MCPS committee to discuss open lunch policy
The Policy Management Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss Policy JEF, the Open Lunch Policy, during this meeting. The agenda includes a review of the policy and supporting regulation. No votes or decisions are indicated.
- Discussion of Policy JEF, Open Lunch Policy, with review of the policy document and Regulation JEF-RA
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Board of Education
15 West Gude Drive, Room 104, Rockville, Maryland 20850
[email protected]
Committee Members
Brenda Wolff, chair
Julie Yang
Natalie Zimmerman
Anuva Maloo
1. Call to Order - 3:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of Policy JEF, Open Lunch Policy
Subject
2.1 Review the policy
Meeting
May 13, 2026 - REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Discussion of Policy JEF, Open Lunch Policy
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
PMC 5.13.26 FINAL 2.pdf (2,657 KB)
Policy JEF.pdf (13 KB)
Regulation JEF-RA.pdf (12 KB)
3. Adjournment - 4:00 p.m.
Mon May 11, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Board to hold closed session and adjourn
The Montgomery County Board of Education will convene a Special Board Business Meeting on May 11, 2026, to approve a closed session and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 15 W Gude Drive in Rockville.
- Closed session approval
- Adjournment at 3:00 p.m.
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✓ Decided: Board approved closed session to discuss budget and personnel matters
The Board unanimously approved a resolution to hold a closed session on May 11, 2026, to discuss administrative matters including the operating budget and capital budget strategy, as well as personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 193-26 to hold closed session (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution CS-2-26 to adjourn meeting at 2:55 p.m. (unanimous)
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Special Board Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Closed Session Approval - 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
File Attachments
260511 Resolution for Todays Closed Session REV.pdf (93 KB)
01.02 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260511 REV.pdf (93 KB)
2. Closed Session
3. Adjournment - 3:00 p.m.
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Special Board Meeting Informational Summary
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a special meeting on
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., via in person and virtual media for the purposes of going into closed session, in Room 120, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre ( virtual and in person ), Laura Stewart, Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman ( arrived at 12:09 p.m.) , Anuva Maloo ( arrived at 12:18 p.m.) , Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/board recorder) .
Other staff present at the commencement of the meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools), Essie McGuire (chief of staff), and Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer).
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/387270 .
The following is a summary of the motions made and the votes taken at the meeting and are for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the …
Thu May 7, 2026
REVISED Work Session Agenda
Board discusses educational tech, policy-setting, and accelerated learning
The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss policies on educational technology (IGS) and policy-setting (BFA), and an oral discussion on accelerated and enriched learning in literacy and mathematics. The board also considers approval of closed session resolutions, administrative appointments, and a legislative session recap. Public comments are scheduled.
- Discussion of Policy IGS on Educational Technology
- Discussion of Policy BFA on Policysetting
- Oral discussion of Accelerated and Enriched Learning in Literacy and Mathematics
- Administrative appointments: Supervisor Enterprise Network Cybersecurity, principals at Benjamin Banneker MS and Cresthaven ES
- Legislative session recap
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✓ Decided: Board of Education approves closed sessions and reviews previous appeals
The Board of Education approved a revised agenda and scheduled several future closed sessions. It also approved a revised report from a previous closed session that included decisions on residency and public complaints.
- Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous among those present)
- Approved closed session for May 7, 2026 (unanimous among those present)
- Approved future closed sessions for May 11, 14, and 21, 2026 (unanimous among those present)
- Approved Revised Report of Previous Closed Session (unanimous among those present)
- Affirmed denial of Complaint from the Public in Board Appeal No. CFP-2026-3 (unanimous)
- Reversed residency decision in Board Appeal No. R-2026-4 (unanimous)
- Approved Decisions and Orders for Board Appeal Nos. CFP-2026-1, R-2026-3, T-2026-2, and TR-2026-1
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
REVISED Work Session Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 9:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
May 7, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 9:00 a.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED
Meeting
May 7, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260507 Resolution for Todays Closed Session REV.pdf (97 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260507 REV.pdf (97 KB)
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Approval of the REVISED Agenda
Meeting
May 7, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Future Closed Session Resolution: May 11, 2026
Meeting
May 7, 2026 - REVISED Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board declare a closed session for the next business meeting.
File Attachments
260507 Future Closed Session Resolution 260511.pdf (66 KB)
03.02 ADOPTED Future Closed Session 260511 260507.pdf (66 KB)
Subject
3.3 Future Closed Ses …
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst), Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder).
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Marcus G. Jones (chief safety officer); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Renee McCall (chief of human resources and talent management); Essie McGuire (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief of school leadership and improvement); N …
Thu Apr 30, 2026
Business Meeting Agenda
Board to vote on $25K+ contracts and capital projects, including school roof replacements
The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a business meeting on April 30, 2026, with a large consent agenda covering 20 items. These include approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more, contract awards for roof replacements at DuFief ES, Kennedy HS, and Silver Spring Intl MS/Sligo Creek ES, purchase of diesel buses, interpreting services, Chromebook repair, and a dual enrollment MOU with Montgomery College. The board will also consider administrative appointments for directors and principals at several schools, hear public comments, and approve a closed session resolution.
- Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (Item 8.1)
- Award of contracts for roof replacements at DuFief ES, Kennedy HS, and Silver Spring Intl MS/Sligo Creek ES (Items 8.9-8.11)
- Contract approval for purchase of diesel buses (Item 8.5)
- Contract approval for Chromebook repair and maintenance (Item 8.3)
- Recommendation of providers for before- and after-school child care for SY2026-2027 (Item 8.12)
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✓ Decided: The Board of Education approved a revised resolution for a closed session
The Board of Education approved a revised resolution to conduct a closed session on April 30, 2026. The closed session was intended to cover topics including personnel matters, budget strategy, and legal advice.
- Approved revised resolution for closed session (unanimous)
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 1:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session REVISED
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260430 Resolution for Todays Closed Session REV.pdf (103 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260430 REV.pdf (103 KB)
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 National Volunteer Week
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Action (Consent)
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 National Student Leadership Week
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.3 Celebrating Our State Champions
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
4. Opening of Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
Subject
4.1 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda
Category
4. Opening of Meeting -- 4:00 p.m.
Type
Action …
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya ( arrived in Open Session at 4:27 p.m. ), Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Monica Hetrick, director, board senior analyst, Patricia Ursprung (coordinator, legislative affairs), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder).
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Marcus G. Jones (chief safety officer); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief of school leadership and improvement); Niki T. Porter (chief …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Work Session Agenda
Board to discuss revoking M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute charter
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a recommendation to revoke the M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute charter, a policy on background screening of employees and volunteers, and proposed FY2027 meal prices. The board will also hear public comments and discuss safety and security updates, restorative approaches and the student code of conduct, and proposed amendments to the 2026–2027 school year calendar.
- Recommendation to revoke M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute charter
- Discussion and action on Policy GCC, background screening of MCPS employees, candidates, contractors, and volunteers
- Oral discussion on Fiscal Year 2027 proposed meal prices
- Oral discussion on safety and security update
- Oral discussion on restorative approaches and student code of conduct, and proposed amendments to the 2026–2027 school year calendar
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✓ Decided: Board approved resolutions for closed sessions and previous meeting report
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved resolutions to hold a closed session on April 16, 2026, and to approve the report of the previous closed session held on March 26, 2026. The meeting reconvened in open session at 12:03 p.m. after a closed session from 9:09 a.m. to 11:24 a.m.
- Approved Resolution 128-26 to hold closed session on April 16, 2026
- Approved Resolution 129-26 for a future closed session
- Approved Resolution 130-26 for the report of previous closed session
- Reconvened in open session at 12:03 p.m.
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Work Session Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 9:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order -- 9:00 a.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260416 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (98 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260416.pdf (98 KB)
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Future Closed Session Resolution
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Agenda
Category
3. Opening of Meeting -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
That the Board declare a closed session for the next business meeting.
File Attachments
260416 Future Closed Session Resolution.pdf (66 KB)
03.02 ADOPTED Future Closed Session Res 260416.pdf (66 KB)
Subject
3.3 Report of Previous Closed Session
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Agenda
Category
3 …
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff)( arrived at approximately 1:45 p.m.) , Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst), Patricia Ursprung (coordinator, legislative affairs), Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder).
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Marcus G. Jones (chief safety officer); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Renee McCall (acting chief of human resources and talent management); Essie McGuire (chie …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Board to vote on contracts, capital budget for schools
The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider a revised agenda, including a closed session, celebrations, public comments, and a large consent agenda. The consent items include approvals for procurement contracts over $25,000, extensions for classroom furniture, cafeteria supplies, HVAC equipment, and office supplies, as well as contract awards for roofing and HVAC projects at several schools. The board will also vote on supplemental appropriations for the Aging Schools Program, sustainability initiatives, technology modernization, and a fund balance offset for winter weather events.
- Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more
- Award of contract for Montgomery Blair High School Reroofing Phase III
- Award of contract for HVAC replacement at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary, Longview School, and New Hampshire Estates Elementary
- FY2026 supplemental appropriation for Aging Schools Program, sustainability initiatives, and technology modernization
- FY2026 supplemental appropriation from fund balance to offset winter weather event costs
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✓ Decided: The Board of Education approved the revised agenda and several procurement contracts.
The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters. Following the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session to approve the amended meeting agenda and a series of consent items including various contract extensions and awards.
- Approved resolution for closed session (unanimous)
- Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
- Approved expenditure authorization for contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
- Approved classroom furniture extension contract (unanimous)
- Approved cafeteria disposable supplies extension contract (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC/refrigeration equipment and parts extension contract (unanimous)
- Approved office and school supplies extension contract (unanimous)
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 12:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
1. Call to Order - 12:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260326 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (102 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Todays Closed Session 260326.pdf (102 KB)
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Women’s History Month
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Presentation
File Attachments
Subject
3.2 Month of the Military Child
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Presentation
File Attachments
Subject
3.3 National School Social Work Week
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Type
Presentation
File Attachments
Subject
3.4 Celebrating Winter Sports Champions
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 …
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Monica Hetrick, director, board senior analyst, Patricia Ursprung (coordinator, legislative affairs), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder).
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Marcus G. Jones (chief safety officer); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief of school leadership and improvement); Niki T. Porter (chief academic officer); Robyn Seabrook ( …
Mon Mar 23, 2026
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Fiscal committee to discuss budget drivers, staffing, and academic ROI
The committee will discuss operating budget cost drivers and state revenue comparisons, review the staffing standards implementation plan and its 5-year phase-in, and hear a presentation on academic return on investment including an Amplify CKLA report. Informational items include a semi-annual board expenditure report and sustainability efforts.
- Discussion of state revenue and operating budget cost drivers with year-to-year comparison
- Review of staffing standards implementation plan and 5-year phase-in details
- Presentation on Academic Return on Investment, including Amplify CKLA Year 1 Final Report
- Informational item: Semi-Annual Board Expenditure Report ending December 2025
- Informational item: Sustainability efforts update
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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adjourned meeting
The Fiscal Management Committee met to review operating budget considerations, staffing standards, and academic return on investment. The committee approved the meeting agenda and adjourned without taking any substantive actions.
- Approved Fiscal Management Committee Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
- Unanimously adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
Informational Summary
March 23, 2026
The Fiscal Management Committee (Committee) held a meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland. The following were present:
Board Members and board staff: Karla Silvestre, chair; Julie Yang; Natalie Zimmerman ( arrived 5:38 p.m .); Thomas Lockman, deputy chief of staff; Melvin A. Phillips, supervisor, Internal Audit Unit; and Rebecca Gibson, recorder.
Staff present during the course of the meeting: Ivon Alfonso-Windsor, chief financial officer; Margaret Cage, chief student support officer, Division of Specialized Support Services; Allen C. Francois, deputy chief of financial oversight, Division of Financial Management; Katheryne Morales, associate superintendent, Division of Multilingual Education, Division of Teaching and Learning; Kecia L. Addison, director, Department of Shared Accountability; Julie Hall, director, Department of Special Education Systems and Management; and Carly Thompson, executive director, Division of Financial Management.
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education (Board) committee meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/378847 .
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
Board to review superintendent's boundary study recommendations
The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the superintendent's recommendation on secondary program analysis and boundary studies. Revisions to the presentation note that Woodlin Elementary students will move to Silver Spring International Middle School and that the elementary boundary study timeline is corrected to 2027. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion session.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
- Revised PowerPoint corrects Woodlin Elementary School students to move to Silver Spring International Middle School
- Revised PowerPoint corrects elementary boundary study timeline to 2027
- Work session scheduled 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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✓ Decided: Board discusses secondary program analysis and boundary studies
The Board of Education reviewed recommendations regarding several school boundary studies. Two motions related to specific boundary map alternatives failed to receive the required votes for approval. The Board will take final tentative action at the March 26, 2026, business meeting.
- Motion for Woodward/Northwood alternate boundary map failed (3-3, 1 abstention)
- Motion for Crown/Damascus corrected resolution failed (2-4, 1 abstention)
- Approved adjournment of the work session (unanimous among those present)
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
Category
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
Category
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Subject
2.1 Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
Category
2. Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Type
3.12.2026 - Revised PowerPoint posted - Revised to correct an error on slide 42. Woodlin Elementary School students will move to Silver Spring International Middle School.
3.25.2026 - R evised PowerPoint posted - Revised to correct timeline of the elementary boundary study on slide 63, to the year 2027.
File Attachments
02.01 Supt Rec Secondary Prog Analysis Bou …
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Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3
Informational Summary
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via virtual media and in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president); Brenda Wolff (vice president); Rita Montoya; Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman ( virtual ); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); Edith M. Lozada Salgado (communications coordinator); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder). Anuva Maloo participated briefly via zoom.
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Niki T. Porter (chief academic officer); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (acting director, Department of Planning and Construction, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations); Christopher C. Cram (deputy chief of staff for communication); Catherine Malchodi (executive di …
Wed Mar 11, 2026
Ethics Panel Meeting
Ethics Panel to discuss tutoring, gifts, and financial disclosure
The Montgomery County Public Schools Ethics Panel will hold a regular meeting to discuss several ethics-related topics, including tutoring and special education advocacy, policy definitions, gifts to staff, use of independent activity funds, and an updated financial disclosure form. A closed session was noted as not needed. The meeting runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Discussion of tutoring and special education advocacy
- Review of Policy BBB definitions
- Discussion of gifts to staff
- Discussion of use of independent activity funds
- Review of updated financial disclosure form
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Ethics Panel Meeting
6:00 p.m.
David Curren, Chair
Kathryn Allen
Jessica Kendall
Carrie Mitchell
Stuart Rick
1. Welcome and Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion Items
Subject
2.1 Tutoring & Special Education Advocacy
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 Policy BBB Definitions
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.3 Gifts to Staff
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.4 Use of Independent Activity Funds
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.5 Updated Financial Disclosure Form
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
File Attachments
3. Closed Session
Subject
3.1 Closed Session
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Ethics Panel Meeting
Category
3. Closed Session
Type
Note: Closed session not needed (3/11/26 - 3:54 p.m.)
File Attachments
4. Adjournment 8:00 p.m.
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #4 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Board holds fourth spring public hearing on capital improvements
The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding its fourth spring public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program. The hearing includes testimony from elected officials, cluster representatives, students, and individuals. No decisions are being made; the board is gathering public input.
- Testimony from Izola Shaw, Rockville City Councilmember
- Recorded testimony from cluster representatives for Richard Montgomery, Seneca Valley, and Northwest clusters
- In-person testimony from Clarksburg, Wootton, Paint Branch, Rockville, and Sherwood cluster representatives
- Testimony from Montgomery County Council of PTAs president Brigid Howe
- Student testimony from Giovanni Scattolini and Daniel Chen
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✓ Decided: The Board of Education held a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program
The Montgomery County Board of Education held a scheduled public hearing regarding the Capital Improvements Program. The meeting included testimony from elected officials, cluster representatives, students, and community members. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in these minutes.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #4 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Opening of the Meeting
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #4 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Category
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Type
THE ORDER OF SPEAKERS IS PRINTED ON THE AGENDA AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE AT THE DOOR. WHEN A SPEAKER BEGINS, A GREEN LIGHT ON THE TIMER WILL GO ON. THIRTY SECONDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE SPEAKER’S TIME, A YELLOW LIGHT WILL GO ON WITH A BEEP, AND THE RED LIGHT AND BUZZER SIGNALS THAT THE SPEAKER IS NOT TO CONTINUE BEYOND THAT POINT.
ALL SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THEIR TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THE TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE GIVE TWO COPIES TO STAFF (LOCATED AT THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BOARD ROOM).
File Attachments
2. In-Person Testimony: Elected Officials/Municipalities (5 minutes)
Subject
2.1 Izola Shaw, Councilmember, City of Rockville
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #4 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Category
2. In-Person Testimony: Elected Officials/Municipalities (5 minutes)
Type
File Attachments
3. Recorded Testimony: Designated Cluster Representatives (5 minutes)
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Spring Public Hearing #4 – Capital Improvements Program
Informational Summary
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via virtual media and in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president); Brenda Wolff (vice president; v irtual ); Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang ( arrived 5:07 p.m.), Natalie Zimmerman ( arrived 5:44 p.m.); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder). Rita Montoya and Anuva Maloo did not participate.
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Christopher C. Cram (deputy chief of staff for communications); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (capital budget and projects manager, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations ); Catherine Malchodi (executive director, Division of Distri …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #3 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Board holds spring public hearing on Capital Improvements Program
This is the third spring public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Montgomery County Public Schools. The Board of Education will hear recorded and in-person testimony from elected officials, students, cluster representatives, associations, and individuals. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely to receive public input on the CIP.
- John Stroud, Councilmember, Town of Garrett Park, testifies (5 min)
- Students including Sicily Wanjiru, Benjamin Jozaitis, Megha Shaffer, Amelia Hall, and others give testimony
- Cluster representatives from Montgomery Blair, Quince Orchard, Magruder, Damascus, Walt Whitman, Wheaton, Northwood, Albert Einstein, and Walter Johnson clusters testify
- Associations including Magruder High School PTSA and Cashell Elementary PTA testify
- Individuals such as Grace Mishkin, Angela Cherman, Jill Barrett, and Matthew Beeler provide testimony
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✓ Decided: Montgomery County Board of Education holds Capital Improvements Program public hearing
The Board of Education held a scheduled public hearing regarding the Capital Improvements Program on March 9, 2026. The meeting included recorded and in-person testimony from students, cluster representatives, and community members. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this informational hearing.
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #3 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Opening of the Meeting
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #3 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Category
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Type
THE ORDER OF SPEAKERS IS PRINTED ON THE AGENDA AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE AT THE DOOR. WHEN A SPEAKER BEGINS, A GREEN LIGHT ON THE TIMER WILL GO ON. THIRTY SECONDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE SPEAKER’S TIME, A YELLOW LIGHT WILL GO ON WITH A BEEP, AND THE RED LIGHT AND BUZZER SIGNALS THAT THE SPEAKER IS NOT TO CONTINUE BEYOND THAT POINT.
ALL SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THEIR TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THE TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE GIVE TWO COPIES TO STAFF (LOCATED AT THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BOARD ROOM).
File Attachments
2. In-Person: Elected Officials/Municipalities (5 minutes)
Subject
2.1 John Stroud, Councilmember, Town of Garrett Park
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #3 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers
Category
2. In-Person: Elected Officials/Municipalities (5 minutes)
Type
File Attachments
John Stroud - Garrett Park.pdf (644 KB)
3. Recorded Testimony: Students (3 minutes)
Subject
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Spring Public Hearing #3 – Capital Improvements Program
Informational Summary
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via virtual media and in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president); Brenda Wolff (vice president; v irtual ); Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang ( arrived 5:13 p.m.), Natalie Zimmerman ( arrived 5:53 p.m.); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder). Rita Montoya and Anuva Maloo listened to the hearing but did not participate.
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (capital budget and projects manager, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations); Catherine Malchodi (executive director, Division of District Operations); and Robin O’Hara (senior facilities planner, Division of Facilities Mana …
Thu Mar 5, 2026
Strategic Planning Committee
Board committee discusses MCPS workforce stability, diversity, antiracism goals
The Strategic Planning Committee will review and discuss three objectives under Goal #4 (High Quality, Diverse Workforce) of the MCPS FY 2025-2026 Strategic Plan: workforce stability and staffing, workforce composition and access to opportunity, and inclusive and antiracist practice. The committee also will approve the informational summary from its December 18, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of Objective 2: Workforce Stability & Staffing
- Discussion of Objective 3: Workforce Composition & Access to Opportunity
- Discussion of Objective 5: Inclusive & Antiracist Practice
- Approval of prior meeting summary (December 18, 2025)
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✓ Decided: Strategic Planning Committee discussed workforce goals, no decisions made
The meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m. and the informational summary for the December 18, 2025 meeting was approved for informational purposes. Committee members reviewed Goal #4 of the MCPS Strategic Plan—High Quality, Diverse Workforce—and discussed recruitment, retention, and employee development strategies. The meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m. with no formal actions taken.
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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Informational Summary
March 5, 2026
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:01 a.m., the Strategic Planning Committee (Committee) held a meeting at the Montgomery County Board of Education, 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Staff: Laura Stewart (chair), Brenda Wolff, Rita Montoya, Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), and Juan Ramos Ortega (administrative services manager).
Other staff present during the course of the meeting:
Dr. Nyah Hamlett, Chief Equity and Development Officer, Division of Equity and Organizational Development; Dr. Renee McCall, Acting Chief, Human Resource and Talent Management; Ms. Margie Lope Moutsatsos, Director, Department of Professional Learning ; Ms. Ella Couplin, Director, Department of Talent Acquisition.
The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education (Board) committee meetings are the official record of the meetings and can be viewed at https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/377215 .
The following is a summary of the meeting and is for informational purposes only. If there are any discrepancies between the video and this summary, the video, which constitutes the minutes of the meeting, shall control. All matters addressed by or discussed with the Strategic Planning Committee are available in the video/audio recordings.
Call to Order: The mee …
Thu Mar 5, 2026
Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education
Planning Board and School Board joint meeting on enrollment and boundaries
The Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education meet jointly to discuss infrastructure, enrollment projections, a boundary study timeline, a planning academy collaboration, and a collaborative case study. No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda; it is a discussion session.
- Infrastructure Workgroup presentation by Lisa Govoni and Andrea Swiatocha
- Enrollment Projections update by Hy-Soo Baek and Andrea Swiatocha
- Boundary Study Timeline discussion led by Andrea Swiatocha
- Planning Academy Collaboration presented by Bridget Broullire
- Collaborative Case Study by Atul Sharma and Andrea Swiatocha
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✓ Decided: Board of Education and Planning Board discuss infrastructure and enrollment
The joint meeting focused on updates regarding the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, student enrollment projections, and school boundary studies. No formal votes or substantive decisions were taken during this session.
- Discussed Infrastructure Funding Workgroup purpose and potential funding options
- Reviewed differences between Planning Board and MCPS enrollment projection methods
- Provided timeline for High School Boundary Studies to be decided March 26, 2026
- Shared updates on the Community Planning Academy engagement numbers
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
https://Montgomeryplanningboard.org/meeting/watch-online/
1. Welcome and Introductions: 6:30 p.m.
Subject
1.01 Welcome and Introductions
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education
Category
1. Welcome and Introductions: 6:30 p.m.
Type
Artie Harris, Chair, Planning Board
Grace Rivera-Oven, President, Montgomery County Board of Education
File Attachments
2. Infrastructure Workgroup
Subject
2.01 Infrastructure Workgroup
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education
Category
2. Infrastructure Workgroup
Type
Lisa Govoni, Housing, Infrastructure, and Zoning Supervisor
Andrea Swiatocha, Deputy Chief, Division of Facilities Management
File Attachments
3. Enrollment Projections
Subject
3.01 Enrollment Projections
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education
Category
3. Enrollment Projections
Type
Hy-Soo Baek, Planner III, Montgomery County Planning - Design, Placemaking & Policy
Andrea Swiatocha, Deputy Chief, Division of Facilities Management
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
and
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Wheaton, Maryland March 5, 2026
REVISED
The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board of Education) attended the annual joint board meeting hosted by the Montgomery County Planning Board (Planning Board) at the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium located at 2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, Maryland 20902, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Board Members and Board staff present: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Karla Silvestre, Julie Yang, Laura Stewart, Rita Montoya, Natalie Zimmerman, Tom Lockman (deputy chief of staff), and Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst).
Other staff present during the course of the meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools), Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief, department of facilities management), DJ Connelly (acting director, department of planning and construction), and Julie Morris (supervisor, department of planning and constructio …
Tue Mar 3, 2026
Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
Board discusses Superintendent's recommendations on secondary program and boundaries
The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to review the Superintendent's recommendations regarding secondary program analysis and boundary studies. The session includes a review of student generation rates and an engagement calendar.
- Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
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✓ Decided: Board discusses secondary program analysis and boundary studies
The Board of Education received a presentation regarding the Superintendent's recommendation on secondary program analysis and boundary studies. Discussion included enrollment projections, special education considerations, and regional program assumptions.
- Received Superintendent's recommendation on secondary program analysis and boundary studies
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Mar 3, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
Category
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Subject
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Mar 3, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
Category
1. Opening of Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Subject
2.1 Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Meeting
Mar 3, 2026 - Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
Category
2. Superintendent's Recommendation on Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies
Type
3/3/2026 - Revised PowerPoint has been posted. Correction was made on slide 57, correcting the banner to reflect services.
File Attachments
Supt Rec Secondary Prog Analysis Boundary Studies 260303 PPT REV.pdf (5,380 KB)
Student Generation Rates 260303.pdf (75 KB)
2025-2026 Engagement Calendar 260303.pdf (411 KB)
3. Adjournment - 1:00 p.m.
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Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2
Informational Summary
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president; arrived 10:04 a.m .); Brenda Wolff (vice president); Rita Montoya; Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman ( virtual); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services); Edith M. Lozada Salgado (communications coordinator); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder). Ms. Maloo did not participate in the work session.
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Niki T. Porter (chief academic officer); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (capital budget and projects manager, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations); Christopher C. Cram (deputy chief of staff for communication); Catheri …
Thu Feb 26, 2026
Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Policy committee to discuss emerging tech, background screening policies
The Policy Management Committee will review public comments on three policies: Emerging Technologies (IGS), Background Screening (GCC), and Policysetting (BFA). They will also discuss technical amendments to Policy KBA on Public Information. An informational summary of the December 2025 meeting and a summary of recently approved MCPS regulations will be presented.
- Review of public comments for Policy IGS, Emerging Technologies in Education
- Review of public comments for Policy GCC, Background Screening of MCPS employees, candidates, contractors, and volunteers
- Review of public comments for Policy BFA, Policysetting
- Discussion of draft technical amendments to Policy KBA, Public Information
- Summary of MCPS regulations approved since last committee meeting
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Board of Education
15 West Gude Drive, Room 104, Rockville, Maryland 20850
[email protected]
Committee Members
Brenda Wolff, chair
Julie Yang
Natalie Zimmerman
Anuva Maloo
1. Call to Order - 3:00 p.m.
2. Informational Summary
Subject
2.1 Informational Summary for the December 3, 2025, Meeting
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Informational Summary
Type
Information
File Attachments
3. Discussion of Policy IGS, Emerging Technologies in Education
Subject
3.1 Review public comments
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Discussion of Policy IGS, Emerging Technologies in Education
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Draft Policy IGS - Response to Public Comments..pdf (211 KB)
Policy IGS - Public Comments.pdf (2,898 KB)
Policy IGS - Themes of Public Comments and Recommended Responses.pdf (1,022 KB)
Policy IGS PPT - PDF UPDATED.pdf (1,043 KB)
4. Discussion of Policy GCC, Background Screening of MCPS Employees, Candidates for MCPS Employment, Contractors, and Volunteers
Subject
4.1 Review public comments
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Category
4. Discussion of Policy GCC, Background Screening of MCPS Employees, Candidates for MCPS Employment, Contractors, and Volunteers
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Committee on Special Populations Meeting
Committee to discuss identifying, serving emergent multilingual learners
The Committee on Special Populations will review the informational summary from the November 18, 2025 meeting and then discuss identifying and serving emergent multilingual learners. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion and information-sharing.
- Discussion of identifying and serving Emergent Multilingual Learners
- Review of informational summary from November 18, 2025 meeting
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee on Special Populations Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Committee Members
Grace Rivera-Oven, Chair
Rita Montoya
Laura Stewart
Committee on Special Populations
1. Call to Order -- 12:00 p.m.
Subject
1.01 Welcome and Introductions
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Committee on Special Populations Meeting
Category
1. Call to Order -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
File Attachments
2. Information Summary
Subject
2.01 Informational Summary for the November 18, 2025 Committee on Special Populations Meeting
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Committee on Special Populations Meeting
Category
2. Information Summary
Type
File Attachments
3. Identifying and Serving Emergent Multilingual Learners
Subject
3.01 Identifying and serving Emergent Multilingual Learners
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Committee on Special Populations Meeting
Category
3. Identifying and Serving Emergent Multilingual Learners
Type
File Attachments
4. Adjournment -- 2:00 p.m.
Tue Feb 24, 2026
REVISED - Spring Public Hearing #2 - Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study - with List of Speakers
MCPS Board holds hearing on Woodward/Northwood boundary study
The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive testimony on a proposed boundary study affecting Woodward and Northwood schools. The meeting includes recorded and in-person testimony from residents, cluster representatives, and organizations. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is solely for gathering public input.
- Recorded testimony from Deborah Kornbluth Berger of the Luxmanor Citizens Association
- Recorded testimony from 20 individuals including Sadie Stellfox-Lawson, Yotam Yemini, Zach Kramer, and others
- In-person testimony from cluster representatives: Adam Lee (Montgomery Blair), Cathy Stocker (Bethesda-Chevy Chase), Rebekah Kuschmider (Einstein), Clare Bolek (Kennedy), Lora Elinoff (Northwood), Emily Beckman (Walter Johnson), Narissa Johnson (Wheaton)
- In-person testimony from Angie Kronenberg of Save Our Silver Spring Schools
- In-person testimony from 10 individuals including Nora A. Walsh, Joe Shashaty, Dorigen Hofmann, and others
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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds public hearing on Woodward/Northwood boundary study
The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study. The meeting consisted of recorded and in-person testimonies from organizations, cluster representatives, students, and individuals. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
REVISED - Spring Public Hearing #2 - Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study - with List of Speakers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Opening of the Meeting
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - REVISED - Spring Public Hearing #2 - Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study - with List of Speakers
Category
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Type
THE ORDER OF SPEAKERS IS PRINTED ON THE AGENDA AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE AT THE DOOR. WHEN A SPEAKER BEGINS, A GREEN LIGHT ON THE TIMER WILL GO ON. THIRTY SECONDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE SPEAKER’S TIME, A YELLOW LIGHT WILL GO ON WITH A BEEP, AND THE RED LIGHT AND BUZZER SIGNALS THAT THE SPEAKER IS NOT TO CONTINUE BEYOND THAT POINT.
ALL SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THEIR TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THE TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE GIVE TWO COPIES TO STAFF (LOCATED AT THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BOARD ROOM).
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2. Recorded Testimony: Organizations and Associations (3 Minutes)
Subject
2.1 Deborah Kornbluth Berger, Luxmanor Citizens Association (Video)
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - REVISED - Spring Public Hearing #2 - Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study - with List of Speakers
Category
2. Recorded Testimony: Organizations and Associations (3 Minutes)
Type
File Attachments
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Spring Public Hearing #2 – Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study
Informational Summary
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via virtual media and in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president); Brenda Wolff (vice president; v irtual ); Rita Montoya; Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman ( arrived 5:06 p.m.); Anuva Maloo; Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder).
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (capital budget and projects manager, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations); and Catherine Malchodi (executive director, Division of District Operations).
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #1 - Crown/Damascus Boundary Study - with List of Speakers (virtual)
Public hearing on Crown/Damascus school boundary study
The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive testimony on the Crown/Damascus Boundary Study. The hearing includes recorded and in-person testimony from municipal representatives, students, cluster representatives, and individuals. No board decisions are scheduled; the hearing is for gathering public input.
- In-person testimony from Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton and Councilmember Adam Van Grack
- Recorded student testimony from Herman Singh Basra, Florence Li, and Eleni Brannan
- Recorded cluster representative testimony from Damascus (Danni Ibarra) and Winston Churchill (Susan Lifsey) clusters
- In-person cluster testimony from Wootton, Watkins Mill, Magruder, Richard Montgomery, Seneca Valley, Quince Orchard, Gaithersburg, and Clarksburg clusters
- In-person testimony from individuals including Brian Rabin (Wootton PTSA President) and multiple residents
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✓ Decided: The Board of Education held a public hearing on the Crown/Damascus Boundary Study
The Montgomery County Board of Education conducted a virtual public hearing regarding the Crown/Damascus Boundary Study. The meeting included testimony from students, cluster representatives, and various individuals. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Spring Public Hearing #1 - Crown/Damascus Boundary Study - with List of Speakers (virtual)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Opening of the Meeting
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #1 - Crown/Damascus Boundary Study - with List of Speakers (virtual)
Category
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
Type
THE ORDER OF SPEAKERS IS PRINTED ON THE AGENDA AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE AT THE DOOR. WHEN A SPEAKER BEGINS, A GREEN LIGHT ON THE TIMER WILL GO ON. THIRTY SECONDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE SPEAKER’S TIME, A YELLOW LIGHT WILL GO ON WITH A BEEP, AND THE RED LIGHT AND BUZZER SIGNALS THAT THE SPEAKER IS NOT TO CONTINUE BEYOND THAT POINT.
ALL SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THEIR TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THE TESTIMONY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE GIVE TWO COPIES TO STAFF (LOCATED AT THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BOARD ROOM).
File Attachments
2. In-Person Testimony: Municipalities (5 minutes)
Subject
2.1 Monique Ashton, Mayor, City of Rockville
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Spring Public Hearing #1 - Crown/Damascus Boundary Study - with List of Speakers (virtual)
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2. In-Person Testimony: Municipalities (5 minutes)
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File Attachments
Testimony of the Rockville Mayor and Council Crown Damascus Boundary Study Public Hearing …
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Spring Public Hearing #1 – Crown/Damascus Boundary Study
Informational Summary
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via virtual media. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president); Brenda Wolff (vice president); Rita Montoya; Laura Stewart; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman; Anuva Maloo; Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); and Rebecca Gibson (administrative secretary board finance/recorder).
Other staff present during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); Andrea Swiatocha (deputy chief of facilities management, Division of District Operations); Donald J. Connelly (capital budget and projects manager, Department of Planning and Construction, Division of Facilities Management, Division of District Operations); Catherine Malchodi (executive director, Division of District Operations); Julie Morris (supervisor, Planning and Real Estate, Division of Facilities Management); and Robin O’Hara (senior planner, Planning and Real Estate, Division of Facilities Management).
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Approval of procurement contracts and capital project changes for multiple schools
The Board of Education will vote on consent items including procurement contracts valued at $25,000 or more, an HVAC replacement contract for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, a change order over $100,000 for Northwood High School addition/upgrades, and cancellation of contractual agreements for Damascus High School major capital project. The meeting also includes public comments from 20 individuals and recognition of various awareness months and weeks.
- Contract approval for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School HVAC replacement project
- Change order over $100,000 for Northwood High School addition and facility upgrades
- Cancellation of contractual agreements for Damascus High School major capital project
- Contract extension for RFP 7141.6: Telecommunications and network wiring installation and integration
- Contract approval for RFP 24-12: Digital Workspace Solutions
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✓ Decided: Board approves revised agenda and various procurement and recognition items
The Board of Education approved a revised meeting agenda and several consent items including procurement contracts and staff recognitions. The Board also voted unanimously to enter into a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters.
- Approved resolution for closed session (unanimous)
- Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
- Approved contract for telecommunications and network wiring installation (unanimous)
- Approved digital workspace solutions contract (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC replacement project at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School (unanimous)
- Approved Northwood High School addition change order over $100,000 (unanimous)
- Approved cancellation of Damascus High School major capital project contract (unanimous)
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-740-3030,
[email protected]
1. Call to Order -- 12:00 p.m.
Subject
1.1 Acknowledgement of a Quorum
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order -- 12:00 p.m.
Type
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2. Closed Session Approval
Subject
2.1 Resolution for Today's Closed Session
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
2. Closed Session Approval
Type
Action
File Attachments
260219 Resolution for Todays Closed Session.pdf (102 KB)
02.01 ADOPTED Res Todays Closed Session 260219.pdf (102 KB)
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
Subject
3.1 Patricia B. O'Neill Student Art Gallery Opening
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
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Subject
3.2 African American History Month
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Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
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3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
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Subject
3.3 National School Counselors Week
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 p.m.
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Subject
3.4 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - REVISED Business Meeting Agenda
Category
3. Celebrations -- 3:30 …
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Informational Summary
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in person in the Patricia B. O’Neill Board of Education Room, Room 104, at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The following were present:
Board Members and Board Office staff: Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Brenda Wolff (vice president) , Rita Montoya, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang , Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst), Patricia Ursprung (coordinator, legislative affairs), Yolanda Faerber (coordinator, constituent services), and Victoria Van Dyke (administrative legal secretary/recorder). Board member Ms. Natalie Zimmerman was not present for the meeting.
Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Margaret S. Cage (chief of specialized support services); Kimberly R. Fields (chief technology officer); Nyah Hamlett (chief of equity and organizational development); Marcus G. Jones (chief safety officer); Adnan Mamoon (chief of district operations); Renee McCall (acting chief of human resources and talent management); Essie McGuire (chief of staff, Office …
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