Montgomery County Public Schools public meetings in 2025

REVISED Strategic Planning Committee

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Strategic Planning Committee will discuss baseline data and targets for Strategic Plan Goals #1 (Academic Excellence, focusing on math performance) and #2 (Future Ready Graduates, focusing on college and career readiness). No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational and discussion-based. The committee will also review the informational summary from its September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Objective 4: Math Performance Data under Goal #1 (Academic Excellence)
• Discussion of Objective 5: College and Career Readiness Data under Goal #2 (Future Ready Graduates)
• Review of Informational Summary from September 17, 2025 meeting
• Meeting runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a business meeting with recognitions for Special Education Day, National Inclusive Schools Week, and state football champions, followed by public comments. The board will then consider a consent agenda that includes contract extensions, supplemental appropriations, and approval of feasibility studies for major capital projects at Burning Tree, Cold Spring, and Piney Branch elementary schools.

• Feasibility study approval for Burning Tree Elementary School major capital project
• Feasibility study approval for Cold Spring Elementary School major capital project
• Feasibility study approval for Piney Branch Elementary School major capital project
• Recommended FY2026 supplemental appropriation for Blueprint for Maryland's Future Career Advising Program
• Contract extension for Speech-Language Services for Students with Disabilities (RFP No. 1063.6)

The Board of Education approved a revised meeting agenda and several procurement contracts of $25,000 or more. The Board also voted to hold a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters.

• Approved Resolution No. 524-25 to hold a closed session (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 525-25 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 526-25 regarding procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 527-25 for expenditure authorization to enter into contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 528-25 for speech-language services for students with disabilities extension (unanimous among those present)

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee will discuss and review draft policies on background screening (GCC), academic return on investment (IEE), policysetting (BFA), fiscal responsibility (DAA), operating fund investments (DIG), and retirement funding (GIG). They will also review public comments on DAA, DIG, and GIG, and hear a summary of newly approved regulations since the last committee meeting.

• Review of draft policy GCC on background screening of MCPS employees, candidates, contractors, and volunteers
• Review of draft policy IEE on academic return on investment
• Review of draft amendments to policy BFA on policysetting
• Review of public comments on policy DAA (fiscal responsibility) and DIG (operating fund investments)
• Review of public comments on policy GIG (funding retirement/pension system)

REVISED - Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Fiscal Management Committee. Members will hear from external auditors SB & Company on FY2025 financial statements and internal controls. Staff will also present updates on the year-end pension plan, actuarial valuations for pension and OPEB funds, academic return on investments, FY2027 operating budget development, procurement processes including OIG report findings, and school-based staffing standards.

• Presentation of FY2025 external audit results by SB & Company
• Year-end pension plan update for Montgomery County Public Schools
• Actuarial valuations for MCPS pension and OPEB funds as of July 1, 2025
• Discussion of FY2027 Operating Budget development process
• Procurement update reviewing findings and corrective actions from the Office of Inspector General Report

The Fiscal Management Committee met to review FY 2025 year-end financial reports, pension data, and budget updates. The committee approved the meeting agenda and unanimously adjourned the session.

• Approved Fiscal Management Committee Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m.

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will elect officers, hold a closed session, hear public comments, and vote on a consent agenda containing multiple procurement contracts, construction awards, and lease agreements. Notable items include a contract award for the Walt Whitman High School HVAC replacement project, change orders over $100,000 for the Charles W. Woodward High School reopening and Silver Spring International Middle School addition, and telecom lease renewals or amendments at several high schools and a future school site.

• Award of contract for Walt Whitman High School HVAC replacement project
• Change order over $100,000 for Charles W. Woodward High School reopening project
• Change order over $100,000 for Silver Spring International Middle School addition project
• Telecommunications lease renewals/amendments at Albert Einstein, Sherwood, Watkins Mill, Wheaton high schools, and Woodwards Road future school site
• Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more and contract extensions for frozen potatoes, disposable cafeteria trays, athletic grass field maintenance, computers, and technology services

The Board of Education unanimously approved waiving the timing provision for officer elections, allowing Grace-Rivera-Oven to become president and Brenda Wolff to become vice president, both beginning December 1, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved a resolution to hold a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and collective bargaining negotiations.

• Unanimously approved waiving officer election timing provision
• Grace-Rivera-Oven elected new president (unanimous)
• Brenda Wolff elected new vice president (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved resolution for closed session
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Closed session to review budget strategy
• Closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
• Unanimously approved revised meeting agenda

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

The Montgomery County Public Schools Committee on Special Populations will discuss identifying and serving students with communication and special circumstances, including homeless, medically fragile, and those with communication needs. The meeting also includes approval of the informational summary from September 29, 2025. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion on identifying and serving homeless students
• Discussion on serving medically fragile students
• Discussion on students with communication needs
• Review and approval of September 2025 meeting summary

REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee will discuss several policy items, including reviewing public comments and draft options for the 2026-2027 school year calendar under Policy IDA. The committee will also receive the annual update on implementation of Policy JHC on child abuse and neglect for FY2025, and consider technical amendments to policies on sustainability (ECA) and early childhood/elementary education (IEA). A summary of MCPS regulations approved since the last meeting is also on the agenda. All items are discussions or information; no votes are scheduled.

• Review public comments and draft 2026-2027 school year calendar options
• Receive annual update on implementation of Policy JHC (Child Abuse and Neglect) for FY2025
• Discuss technical amendments to Policy ECA (Sustainability)
• Discuss technical amendments to Policy IEA (Framework and Structure of Early Childhood and Elementary Education)
• Summary of MCPS regulations approved since last committee meeting

The Policy Management Committee received informational updates on the 2026-2027 school calendar and child abuse prevention efforts. The committee unanimously voted to send technical amendments to the sustainability policy and early childhood education framework to the full Board of Education for final action. The meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

• Approved technical amendments to Policy ECA (Sustainability) for full Board review
• Approved technical amendments to Policy IEA (Early Childhood Education) for full Board review
• Received informational update on 2026-2027 school calendar scenarios
• Received informational update on Policy JHC (Child Abuse and Neglect) implementation
• Adjourned meeting at 4:09 p.m.

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This special business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education is entirely procedural: the board will acknowledge a quorum, approve a resolution to enter closed session, and then adjourn. No public decisions, votes on policies, or contracts are scheduled. The closed session is likely for legal or personnel matters, but no details are disclosed.

• Approval of resolution to enter closed session
• Acknowledgement of a quorum
• Meeting adjourns at 6:00 p.m. after closed session

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved Resolution 487-25, authorizing an open session followed by a closed session to receive legal advice on a state agency matter. The resolution was adopted unanimously. The closed session lasted until 6:01 p.m., when the meeting adjourned by consensus.

• Unanimously approved Resolution 487-25 to hold a closed session for legal advice

FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP Work Session #3

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds the third work session on the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget and Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda includes opening procedures and then a discussion of the capital budget and CIP.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

The Board of Education held a work session to review the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program. Staff presented information on countywide projects including school security, HVAC replacements, and ADA compliance. The session concluded with the unanimous approval of a resolution to adjourn.

• Agenda approved by consensus
• Unanimously approved resolution to adjourn the work session

Additional Fall 2025 CIP Testimony

This agenda item compiles written testimony submitted to the Board of Education regarding the Fall 2025 Capital Improvements Program. Many submissions oppose using Crown High School as a holding school and urge the board to open it as promised. Other topics include concerns about Sligo Creek Elementary School, Silver Spring International Middle School, Piney Branch Pool, and the capital budget.

• Opposition to using Crown High School as a holding school (multiple testimonies)
• Support for opening Crown High School as planned (multiple testimonies)
• Concerns about Sligo Creek Elementary School and Silver Spring International Middle School
• Petition with 81 pages of signatories submitted by Christian Sweeney
• Pre-K expansion support from Children's Opportunity Network

FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP Work Session #2

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended capital budget for FY27 and the Capital Improvements Program through 2032. The session covers school closures, new construction, and infrastructure prioritization.

• Silver Spring International Middle School closure
• Major capital projects for Eastern Middle School and Sligo Middle School
• Sligo Creek Elementary School site selection and replacement project
• Crown High School project
• Carver Educational Services Center

The Board of Education held a work session to review the recommended FY27 Capital Budget and the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program. Discussions included elementary school boundary studies, middle school closures, and specific school site projects.

• Approved the agenda by consensus

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda of 20 items, including construction contracts, procurement awards, and a lease agreement. Public comments from 18 speakers are scheduled, and the board will also recognize Building Service Worker Appreciation Day and National Principals Month. Key decisions include change orders over $100,000 for school projects and the cancellation and award of the Crown High School Phase II project contract.

• Change order over $100,000 for Burtonsville Elementary School Replacement Project
• Cancellation and award of contract for Crown High School (New) Phase II Project
• Lease agreement for commercial warehouse space at 750 Progress Way
• Approval of educational specifications for Early Childhood Center #3
• Adoption of amended and restated defined contribution 403(b)/457(b) retirement savings plans

The Board of Education approved multiple administrative appointments and a series of procurement and contract items. The meeting included a closed session to discuss budget strategy, personnel matters, and legal advice.

• Approved resolution for closed session (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Robbie S. Badstidner as supervisor, Design and Construction Team (unanimous)
• Appointed Julie A. Morris as supervisor, Department of Planning and Real Estate (unanimous)
• Appointed Gloria M. Yi as assistant general counsel, Division of Legal Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Belinda M. Penn as principal, John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (unanimous)
• Approved various procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations via consent (unanimous)

Capital Budget and CIP Hearing 2 with List of Speakers

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding the second public hearing on the FY2027 Capital Budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The meeting consists of scheduled testimony from municipal officials, students, associations, cluster representatives, and individuals.

• Testimony from Mayors of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park
• Student speakers from multiple schools
• Representatives from Quince Orchard, Watkins Mill, Gaithersburg, and other clusters
• Testimony on Strawberry Knoll Elementary mold issues and other facility concerns
• Individual speakers addressing specific school projects like Cold Spring ES and Ashburton

The Board of Education held a regularly scheduled Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program hearing. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

Capital Budget and CIP Hearing with List of Speakers

The Montgomery County Board of Education held a public hearing on the Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The board heard testimony from municipalities, students, associations, cluster representatives, and individuals. Speakers addressed capital priorities, including requests for new turf fields and cluster-specific projects. No decisions were made; this was a hearing to gather public input.

• Testimony from Kurt Gilbert (Takoma Park City Council) and Alan Hobbs (Poolesville Commissioner)
• Student speakers Olivier Nguyen and Windsor Kiang/Halina Ho
• Link Hoewing testified on a new turf field for Poolesville HS
• Cluster representatives from Springbrook, Paint Branch, Sherwood, Damascus, Seneca Valley, Northwest, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Winston Churchill, Richard Montgomery, and Rockville clusters
• Individual speakers including Charlotte Cook, Kevin Sorrentino, Kristin Walsh, and others

The Montgomery County Board of Education conducted a scheduled hearing regarding the Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

REVISED Work Session Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss the draft 2026-2027 school year calendar and receive an oral update on boundary studies and program analysis. The board will consider tentative actions on four policies: educational technology, fiscal responsibility, operating fund investments, and the retirement/pension system. Public comments on the boundary study are scheduled.

• Draft School Year Calendar 2026-2027 (discussion)
• Boundary Studies and Program Analysis Update (oral discussion)
• Tentative Action, Policy IGS, Educational Technology
• Tentative Action, Policy DAA, Fiscal Responsibility and Control
• Tentative Action, Policy DIG, Operating Fund Investments and Policy GIG, Funding Retirement/Pension System

The Board of Education held a meeting including a closed session to discuss administrative, personnel, and collective bargaining matters. The Board approved the revised meeting agenda, a future closed session resolution, and a report regarding the September 25, 2025, closed session.

• Approved Resolution No. 430-25 to conduct a closed session (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Meeting Agenda via Resolution No. 431-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Future Closed Session Resolution via Resolution No. 432-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Report of Previous Closed Session via Resolution No. 433-25 (unanimous)

Facilities and Boundaries Presentation and Preliminary Work Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session on the Superintendent's Recommended FY 2027 Capital Budget and FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The session includes a presentation, review of enrollment data, funding sources, and current infrastructure, followed by discussion of recommended projects. No final votes are expected on the budget or CIP at this meeting.

• Presentation of the Superintendent's Recommended FY 2027 Capital Budget and FY 2027–2032 CIP
• Review of Capital Improvements Program timeline, enrollment information, and funding sources
• Review of current infrastructure
• Discussion of recommended projects
• Approval of a resolution for today's closed session

The Board of Education held a work session to review the Superintendent's recommended FY 2027 Capital Budget and the FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program. Staff provided information regarding enrollment, funding, and school projects. The meeting included a resolution to move into a closed session for administrative and personnel matters.

• Approved resolution to move to closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 1:05 p.m. (unanimous, among those present)

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

The Committee on Special Populations will vote on its 2025-2026 annual work plan, receive an informational summary of the previous meeting, discuss identification and services for gifted and talented students (including a presentation on twice-exceptional students), and review updated academic data on special populations along with the goals of the Division of Specialized Support Services.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion of identifying and serving gifted and talented students, with a presentation on twice-exceptional students
• Updated academic data on MCPS special populations and discussion of the Division of Specialized Support Services' goals
• Informational summary of the May 5, 2025, committee meeting

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The board will consider a consent agenda including supplemental appropriations for the Blueprint for Maryland's Future community schools program and the Healthy School Facility Fund, as well as procurement contracts of $25,000 or more. They will also hear public comments from 20 individuals and vote on a revised agenda and closed session resolution.

• FY2026 supplemental appropriation for Blueprint for Maryland's Future Community Schools Program
• FY2026 supplemental appropriation and CIP amendment for Healthy School Facility Fund
• Contract approval for HVAC solutions products and services (RFP R24-09)
• Procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (consent item 7.1)
• Recognition of Montgomery Blair High School 100th anniversary (consent item 7.12)

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss administrative, personnel, and legal matters. Following the closed session, the Board reconvened to approve a revised agenda, a new staff appointment, and various consent items.

• Approved resolution for closed session (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Monica Hetrick as director, board senior analyst (unanimous)
• Approved procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure authorizations for contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
• Approved building automation system and HVAC service contract extensions (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved various recognition resolutions (unanimous)

Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement

The Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement will reconvene to discuss and review the timeline for revised boundary study options. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, updates from board office and MCPS staff, and assignment of member action steps.

• Review of timeline for revised boundary study options
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Reports from Board Office and MCPS staff
• Discussion of advisory committee member action steps

The Advisory Committee reviewed the timeline for revised boundary study options and received reports on community engagement events. Members discussed various suggestions to increase community outreach and feedback regarding the Woodward and Crown/Damascus studies.

• Approved the May 7, 2025 informational summary

Strategic Planning Committee (Revised)

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Strategic Planning Committee will discuss MCPS Strategic Plan Goal #3: Positive, Safe and Effective, focusing on the FY25 Climate Survey. The committee will also review the 2025-2026 Strategic Planning Committee Annual Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are discussion and information only.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan Goal #3: Positive, Safe and Effective, using FY25 Climate Survey data
• Review of the 2025-2026 Strategic Planning Committee Annual Plan
• Informational summary from May 13, 2025 meeting

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Management Committee will hear staff updates on prioritizing capital projects, Category 12 (fixed charges) expenses, and the development process for the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. The committee will also review the Internal Audit Unit work plan, contractual services spending, academic return on investments, and the Board Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Discussion on prioritizing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
• Update on Category 12 (fixed charges) expenses for FY2025, including employee benefits plan status
• Review of Internal Audit Unit work plan and Independent Activity Fund data
• Overview of Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget development process
• Presentation on Academic Return on Investments

The Fiscal Management Committee reviewed the annual work plan and updates on capital project prioritization. Staff provided information regarding FY25 fixed charges, the FY27 operating budget process, and contractual services investments.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee will discuss several policies, including draft technical amendments to Policy FAA (Educational Facilities Planning) and Policy ACF (Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment of Students). They will review draft 2026-2027 school year calendar options under Policy IDA and consider new policies on program evaluation (IEE) and background checks (GEB). The committee will also discuss its 2025-2026 work plan and receive an update on recently approved MCPS regulations.

• Review draft 2025-2026 work plan for the Policy Management Committee
• Discuss 2026-2027 school year calendar options under Policy IDA
• Technical amendments to Policy FAA, Educational Facilities Planning
• New Policy IEE (Program Evaluation) to accompany Regulation IEE-RA
• Technical amendments to Policy ACF, Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment of Students

The Policy Management Committee approved the Draft 2025-2026 Work Plan for referral to the full Board. Members also voted unanimously to send technical amendments for policies regarding educational facilities planning and sexual misconduct to the full Board for final action.

• Approved Draft 2025-2026 Work Plan (referred to full Board)
• Sent Policy FAA, Educational Facilities Planning to full Board for final action (unanimous)
• Sent Policy ACF, Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment of Students to full Board for final action (unanimous)

REVISED Board Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Program Evaluation Plan and districtwide culture and climate survey results. They will also consider administrative appointments for executive director of DEOD, director of special education services, and director of transportation. Public comments will be heard on MCPS pay issues and staffing specialists.

• Appointment of Executive Director, Department of Equity and Opportunity (DEOD)
• Appointment of Director, Department of Special Education Services
• Appointment of Director, Division of Transportation
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Program Evaluation Plan
• Discussion of Districtwide 2025 Culture and Climate Survey Results

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters. The Board also reviewed and approved various appeals from the August 18, 2025, session.

• Approved revised closed session resolution (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Future Closed Session Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Report of Previous Closed Sessions for August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of Complaint from the Public CFP-2025-1 (unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of early entrance to kindergarten request EEK-2025-6 (unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of early entrance to kindergarten request EEK-2025-7 (unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of student transfer requests NEC-2025-2, NEC-2025-3, T-2025-37, and T-2025-42 (unanimous)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on a three-year collective agreement with the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) for school years 2025–2028. The agenda also includes approval of procurement contracts, a contract award for the Crown High School (New) Phase II project, and a change order over $100,000 for the Charles W. Woodward High School reopening. Administrative appointments to several principal and central office positions are proposed, along with recognitions for various awareness months and weeks.

• Vote on MCAAP collective agreement for 2025–2028
• Award of contract for Crown High School (New) Phase II project
• Change order over $100,000 for Charles W. Woodward High School reopening
• Approval of procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
• Seven administrative appointments including principals for Benjamin Banneker MS, Fairland ES, and Francis Scott Key MS

The Board of Education held a meeting including a closed session to discuss budget strategy, personnel, and legal advice. Following the closed session, the Board approved multiple leadership appointments across various departments.

• Approved revised resolution for closed session (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Lisa M. Gaillard-Jones as associate superintendent, Division of Special Education Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Ebony Langford-Brown as director, Department of Academic Programs (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Vernetta Christian as director, Department of Special Education Compliance (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Emily B. Rachlin as legal director, Division of Legal Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Samantha A. Smith as supervisor, hearing and vision services (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Deyjah A. Chappell as principal, Benjamin Banneker Middle School (unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This special board business meeting agenda consists solely of procedural items: approval to enter a closed session and a resolution for that closed session. No public votes, presentations, or policy decisions are scheduled. The meeting adjourns immediately after closed session at 1:00 p.m.

• Acknowledgement of a quorum
• Resolution for today's closed session

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss boundary studies and program analysis updates. The board is also deciding on several procurement contracts, lease agreements, and administrative appointments.

• Discussion of boundary studies and program analysis, including options for Charles W. Woodward HS and Crown HS
• Award of contract for Charles W. Woodward High School Reopening Project Phase III
• Change orders over $100,000 for Silver Spring International Middle School Addition Project with RRMM Architects, P.C. and Henley Construction Co., Inc.
• Short-term lease agreement for former Forest Grove Elementary School
• Approval of procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more

The Board of Education approved resolutions to hold closed sessions on July 24, August 18, and August 21, 2025. The Board also approved a report from a previous closed session on July 10, 2025, which included decisions on student appeals.

• Approved Resolution No. 332-25 to hold a closed session on July 24, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 333-25 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 334-25 for a future closed session on August 18, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 335-25 for a future closed session on August 21, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 336-25 reporting on the July 10, 2025 closed session (Unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of athletic waiver Board Appeal No. AW-2025-2 (6-1)
• Affirmed denial of student transfer Board Appeal No. DCC-2025-1 (Unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of early entrance to kindergarten Board Appeal No. EEK-2025-2 (Unanimous)

REVISED Work Session Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss updates on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and a school improvement plan development. The board will also consider administrative appointments for 13 positions, including principals at several schools, and a deferred new business item on local preference in procurement. Public comments from multiple residents are scheduled.

• Discussion of Blueprint for Maryland's Future updates
• Discussion of School Improvement Plan development (oral presentation)
• Administrative appointments for 13 positions including principals at James Hubert Blake HS, Thomas S Wootton HS, Twinbrook ES, Whetstone ES, and Stephen Knolls School
• Deferred new business item on local preference in procurement (from June 24 meeting)
• Public comments from 10 residents

The Board of Education held a work session and approved a resolution to enter a closed session to discuss budgets, personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation. The Board also approved a revised agenda and a report on previous closed sessions.

• Approved Resolution No. 311-25 to hold a closed session (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 312-25 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 313-25 for a Future Closed Session Resolution (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution No. 314-25 regarding the Report of Previous Closed Sessions (unanimous among those present)
• Affirmed denial of student placement appeal HSMG-2025-1 (unanimous among those present)
• Affirmed denial of student placement appeal HSMG-2025-2 (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Decisions and Orders for student transfer appeals T-2025-16 through T-2025-24

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Management Committee will receive updates on the FY2026 final operating budget approved by the County Council and Board of Education, and begin planning for the FY2027 budget. Staff will also brief members on operational workflow systems, facility condition indexes, HVAC programs, capital projects, and revisions to several Board of Education fiscal policies. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Final Operating Budget, approved by County Council May 22, 2025 and Board of Education June 10, 2025
• Planning overview for Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget process
• Update on categorical and object transfers between state budget categories and expenditure objects
• Review of draft policies DAA (Fiscal Responsibility and Control), DIG (Operating Fund Investments), and GIG (Funding Retirement/Pension System)
• Update on capital projects in design, under construction, and feasibility studies

The committee received staff updates on the FY2026 final operating budget, FY2027 budget planning, and facility condition indices. Staff presented recommended updates to three fiscal policies to be sent to the Board in Fall 2025. The only formal action taken was to revise the meeting agenda.

• Approved revision of the committee agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a business meeting including closed session, recognitions, public comments, and consent items. The consent agenda includes expenditure authorization for contracts of $25,000 or more, change orders for Stonegate and Woodlin elementary schools, project updates for Highland View ES and Silver Spring International MS, and tuition rates for nonresident students for FY2026. Public comments largely address the Crown High School boundary study.

• Expenditure authorization for contracts of $25,000 or more (revised; removed previously approved Item 4923.1)
• Change orders over $100,000 for Stonegate Elementary School and Woodlin Elementary School major capital projects
• Highland View Elementary School addition project update and Silver Spring International Middle School addition update
• Fiscal Year 2026 tuition for nonresident students
• Public comments (16 speakers) with many focused on the Crown High School boundary study

The Board of Education approved a resolution congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Awards. The Board also held a closed session to discuss budget strategy, personnel matters, and collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approved resolution congratulating 2025 Distinguished Hispanic Scholars (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to hold closed session for budget, personnel, and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Education Retreat

This is a procedural retreat for the Montgomery County Board of Education. Open session items include team building, reviewing board mission and vision, setting annual priorities, information item priorities, and committee assignments. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Review of board mission, vision, norms, and shared commitments
• Discussion and setting of board annual priorities
• Discussion of board information item priorities
• Discussion of board committees
• Resolution to enter closed session

The Board of Education established its annual priority for the 2025-2026 school year by consensus, focusing on the implementation of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session to discuss administrative matters.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to prioritize MCPS accountability on the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan goals
• Approved resolution to enter closed session for administrative matters (7-1)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a business meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of procurement contracts, contract extensions, and a lease agreement. Key items include a contract for literacy intervention materials for grades PreK-12, appointment of seven administrative positions, and a short-term lease at Radnor Center. The meeting also features recognitions and public comments.

• Contract approval for literacy intervention materials for PreK-12 (RFP 4609.1)
• Administrative appointments: Directors of Business Info Services, Cybersecurity, Early Childhood, and Executives for Specialized Support, District Operations, Teaching & Learning, and School Leadership Improvement
• Procurement contracts of $25,000 or more, including extensions for technology services, food items, and computer hardware
• Short-term lease agreement for Radnor Center with Mentoring by Example Foundation College & Career Academies
• Award of contract for relocatable units at Randolph Transportation Depot

The Board of Education approved a revised meeting agenda and held a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters. The Board also issued formal resolutions congratulating school counselor award winners and NAACP scholarship recipients.

• Approved revised resolution for closed session (unanimous among those present)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 School Counselor of the Year Awards for Lindzy M. Davis, Fara M. Dillon, and Douglas A. Rivera (unanimous)
• Approved resolution congratulating 2025 NAACP Scholarship Award winners (unanimous)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on a middle school English Language Arts curriculum and discuss an update on secondary program analysis and boundary studies. The board will also hold a work session on the FY2026 operating budget and act on consent items including contracts for school construction projects, a reroofing project, and a supplemental appropriation for the Sustainability Initiatives Project.

• Middle School English Language Arts Curriculum Approval (action/discussion)
• Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies Community Engagement Plan update (oral discussion)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Work Session (oral discussion)
• Award of contracts for Meadow Hall Elementary School reroofing and relocatable classroom projects
• Change orders over $100,000 for Poolesville High School major capital project

The Board of Education approved a resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The Board also issued formal recognitions for a scholarship recipient, an award winner, and a student advocate. A closed session was held to discuss personnel, budget, and legal matters.

• Approved recognition of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Unanimous)
• Recognized Francis Paloma as League of Educators for Asian American Progress Scholarship recipient (Unanimous)
• Awarded Joshua S. Fine the 2025 Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award (Unanimous)
• Honored Samantha Ross for student advocacy and leadership (Unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter closed session for personnel, budget, and legal matters (Unanimous)

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee will review suggested amendments to four specific policies. The meeting includes discussions on educational technology, fiscal responsibility, operating fund investments, and retirement system funding.

• Discussion of Policy IGS, Educational Technology
• Discussion of Policy DAA, Fiscal Responsibility and Control
• Discussion of Policy DIG, Operating Fund Investments
• Discussion of Policy GIG, Funding Retirement/Pension System
• Review of Regulation COG-RA, Personal Mobile Devices

The Policy Management Committee unanimously recommended four policy amendments regarding educational technology, fiscal responsibility, operating fund investments, and pension funding for tentative action by the full Board.

• Recommended Policy IGS (Educational Technology) be sent to the full Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended Policy DAA (Fiscal Responsibility and Control) be sent to the full Board after review by the Fiscal Management Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended Policy DIG (Operating Fund Investments) be sent to the full Board after review by the Fiscal Management Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended Policy GIG (Funding Retirement/Pension System) be sent to the full Board after review by the Fiscal Management Committee (Unanimous)

Strategic Planning Committee

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Strategic Planning Committee will discuss and possibly refine the draft of the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. The committee will also receive updates on districtwide professional learning and human resources. No final decisions are expected at this information and discussion session.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Draft
• Presentation on Districtwide Professional Learning
• Human Resources Update
• Approval of previous meeting summary from March 25, 2025

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on a new middle school English Language Arts curriculum and discuss the Student Code of Conduct framework. The board will also consider dozens of consent items, including contracts for HVAC filters, restroom ADA upgrades, and reroofing at Wyngate Elementary, as well as feasibility studies for several elementary schools. An update on secondary program analysis and boundary studies community engagement is also scheduled.

• Middle School English Language Arts Curriculum Approval (vote)
• Student Code of Conduct Overview and Framework (discussion)
• Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies Community Engagement Plan Update
• Procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (consent)
• Wyngate Elementary School Reroofing Project contract award

The Board of Education appointed Andrea Swiatocha as the new deputy chief of facilities management. The Board also approved several procurement contracts and extensions for IT equipment, food program products, HVAC filters, and facility renovations.

• Appointed Andrea Swiatocha as deputy chief of facilities management (Unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for closed session to discuss personnel, budget, and legal matters (Unanimous)
• Approved expressions of condolences for Dominique Perry and Mary Doyle (Unanimous)
• Approved procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for IT equipment, software, and services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Summer Food Program products (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions for HVAC filters and restroom/ADA upgrades (Unanimous)

Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement

This is an initial organizational meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement. The agenda is entirely procedural, covering introductions, an overview of purpose and goals, setting ground rules, electing co-chairpersons, and discussing next steps.

• Election of committee co-chairpersons
• Setting norms and ground rules for collaboration
• Overview of committee purpose and goals

The Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement met to establish goals and elect leadership. Members discussed strategies for community engagement and reviewed a proposed timeline for the boundary study process.

• Elected Grace Rivera-Oven as co-chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dawn Kum as co-chair (unanimous)

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

The Montgomery County Public Schools Committee on Special Populations meets to discuss identifying and serving gifted and talented students. The committee will also review an informational summary from its March 3, 2025 meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion on identifying and serving gifted and talented students
• Review of informational summary from March 3, 2025 meeting

The Committee on Special Populations adopted the informational summary from the March 3, 2025, meeting. The committee also received a presentation on the identification and services provided to gifted, highly able, and twice-exceptional students in MCPS.

• Adopted informational summary for the March 3, 2025, meeting

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda CANCELLED

This special business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education has been cancelled. The agenda originally included a closed session and adjournment.

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss an update on the secondary program analysis and boundary studies community engagement plan, and proposed revisions to grading and reporting regulations. The board will also vote on consent items including procurement contracts, a change order for Northwood High School upgrades, and administrative appointments.

• Discussion of secondary program analysis and boundary studies community engagement plan
• Proposed revisions to grading and reporting regulations
• Change order over $100,000 for Northwood High School addition/facility upgrades
• Contract awards for athletic surfacing, custodial supplies, and indoor air quality monitoring
• Architectural appointment for Piney Branch Elementary School feasibility study

The Board of Education unanimously approved several leadership appointments, including two new principals and three district-level administrators. The Board also issued proclamations for the Month of the Military Child and heritage months in May.

• Appointed Allen C. Francois as deputy chief of financial oversight (Unanimous)
• Appointed Katheryne Morales as associate superintendent of emergent multilingual learners (Unanimous)
• Appointed Angelina Filipova as director, Department of Management and Budget (Unanimous)
• Appointed Karla Lopez-Arias as principal of John F. Kennedy High School (Unanimous)
• Appointed Catherine R. Guenthner as principal of Wyngate Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brooke Simon as principal of Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child (Unanimous)
• Declared May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Months (Unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This is a special business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education. The agenda consists solely of approving a closed session and then entering closed session for confidential discussion. No public business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Approval of resolution for today's closed session

Strategic Planning Committee

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Strategic Planning Committee will meet on March 25, 2025. The main business is a discussion and presentation of the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. The committee will also receive an update on disproportionality in discipline and review the summary of the previous meeting.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Draft
• Update on disproportionality in discipline
• Approval of informational summary from January 28, 2025 meeting

The committee received a presentation on the use of $5,638,869.00 in IDEA funds to address racial disproportionality in discipline and identification. Members were also introduced to the draft of the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.

• Approved informational summary for the March 25, 2025 meeting

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The committee will review employee benefit expenses and the impact of the governor's state operating budget proposals. Staff will also provide updates on federal revenue for Title I and Title III, a staffing allocation study, and school facility needs.

• Category 12 Employee Benefits Plan and upcoming report to County Council
• Governor's proposed changes in state aid for MCPS
• Federal and state unfunded mandates
• Federal revenue for Title I and Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act
• Staffing allocation study and school facility needs assessment

The Committee approved its meeting agenda and received staff reports on employee benefit costs, state funding shifts, and unfunded mandates. Staff provided updates on Title I and Title III federal revenue, a staffing allocation study, and the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program. The Committee also reviewed the scope of a contractor-led assessment of all MCPS buildings.

• Approved the Committee Agenda (unanimous)

Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider a supplemental appropriation and amendment to the FY25 capital budget for the Aging Schools Program. The consent agenda also includes contract approvals for relocatable classrooms, a reroofing project at Ritchie Park Elementary School, and extensions for various services. Additionally, the board will approve recommended appointments for several senior leadership positions.

• FY25 supplemental appropriation & capital budget amendment for Aging Schools Program
• Award of contract for purchase and leasing of relocatable classrooms (revised)
• Award of contract for Ritchie Park Elementary School reroofing project
• Recommended appointments: Associate Superintendent for School Leadership, Deputy Chief of Communications, Deputy Chief of Family & Community Engagement, and others
• Consent approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more

The Board of Education approved several personnel appointments and expressions of condolence. The Board also held a closed session to discuss budget strategy, collective bargaining, and personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution 83-25 to hold a closed session for personnel, budget, and legal matters (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved expressions of condolence for Miriam S. Stewart, Barbara A. McGolrick, Taddeo Kintu, and Charmaine M. Francis (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Tamitha E. Campbell as associate superintendent of school leadership (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher C. Cram as deputy chief of staff for communications (Unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This is a special board business meeting with only procedural items: acknowledging a quorum, approving a resolution to enter closed session, and then adjourning. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled beyond the closed session approval.

• Acknowledgement of a quorum
• Resolution for today's closed session

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

The Committee on Special Populations will receive an informational presentation on special education services for students from birth to age 21. Members will also approve the summary of the previous meeting and handle routine procedural items. No votes or policy actions are scheduled.

• Special education primer: services from birth to 21
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting summary

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee will discuss two policies: GCB (Investigation of Allegations of Employee Misconduct) and GAA (Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization). They will review public comments and suggested revisions for each policy. The committee will also receive informational summaries and a list of recently approved MCPS regulations. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Policy GCB on investigation of employee misconduct allegations
• Review of public comments and suggested revisions for Policy GCB
• Discussion of Policy GAA on positive work environment in a self-renewing organization
• Review of public comments and suggested revisions for Policy GAA
• Informational summary of MCPS regulations approved since last committee meeting

The Policy Management Committee reviewed and recommended two draft policies for final action by the full Board. The committee also received informational updates on previous meetings and recently approved regulations.

• Recommended Policy GCB (Investigation of Allegations of Employee Misconduct) be sent to the full Board for final action (Unanimous)
• Recommended Policy GAA (Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization) be sent to the full Board for final action (Unanimous)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a closed session, public comments, and consent items including contracts for school facility assessments, reroofing, geothermal cooling, and child care provider prequalification. The board will discuss and vote on legislative positions and receive an oral update on the cell phone pilot program. Consent items also include budget transfers and a school safety grant appropriation.

• Award of contract for East Silver Spring Elementary School reroofing project
• Award of contract for Richard Montgomery High School geothermal heat pump loop cooling project
• Prequalification of before- and after-school child care service providers
• Fiscal Year 2025 second quarter budget transfers for multi-year grants
• Recommended supplemental appropriation for the FY 2025 School Safety Grant Program

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss budgets, personnel, and collective bargaining strategy. In open session, the Board approved a revised agenda and issued proclamations for National School Social Work Week and Women’s History Month.

• Approved Resolution 62-25 to hold a closed session for budget, personnel, and bargaining strategy (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Resolution 63-25 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 64-25 proclaiming March 2–8, 2025, as National School Social Work Week (unanimous of those present)
• Approved Resolution 65-25 declaring March 2025 as Women’s History Month (unanimous)

Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education is meeting to discuss and decide on the tentative FY 2026 operating budget and summer school programming fees. The body is also reviewing administrative appointments and several procurement contracts. Additionally, the board will discuss community engagement regarding a renaming petition for Col. Zadok Magruder High School.

• Tentative adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget
• Approval of summer school programming and associated fees
• Procurement contracts of $25,000 or more and change orders over $100,000 for Watkins Mill High School HVAC replacement
• Administrative appointments for eight Chief-level officers and General Counsel
• Discussion of Col. Zadok Magruder High School renaming petition community engagement

The Board of Education unanimously approved eight leadership appointments to various chief-level positions. The Board also declared February 2025 as African American History Month in Montgomery County Public Schools.

• Appointed Dr. Margaret S. Cage as chief student support officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Kaylan Connally as chief talent management officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Kimberly R. Fields as chief technology officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Nyah Hamlett as chief equity and development officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mrs. Niki T. Hazel as chief academic officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Adnan Mamoon as chief operations officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Peter O. Moran as chief school leadership officer (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Robyn N. Seabrook as general counsel (Unanimous)

Operating Budget Work Session#3 Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss changes to the base operating budget, including reorganization. The meeting includes opening formalities such as acknowledging a quorum and approving the agenda, then focuses on the budget changes. No final decisions are being made at this session.

• Discussion of changes to the base operating budget and reorganization (Item 2.1)
• Supporting documents: Operating Budget Work Session presentation and Contractual Services overview

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss changes to the base budget and reorganization of central services. No substantive budget decisions were made; the session consisted of administrative recaps and Board member inquiries for future data.

• Approved the January 30, 2025, Operating Budget Work Session Agenda (by consensus)

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss FY2024 Well-Being & Family Engagement Data and updates to the MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2022-2025. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's informational summary. No votes are scheduled; the session is a discussion and presentation.

• Discussion and presentation on FY24 Well-Being & Family Engagement Data and Strategic Planning Updates

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Management Committee will hear updates on the Capital Improvements Program and the operating budget, including financial monitoring, state funding, and staffing allocation formulas. A semi-annual Board expenditure report is also presented for information. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Update on Capital Improvements Program
• Financial report on Montgomery County Public Schools' monthly financial monitoring
• Discussion of State of Maryland funding for MCPS
• Briefing on K-12 staffing allocation formulas
• Semi-annual Board expenditure report

The Committee approved its meeting agenda and received staff updates on the Capital Improvement Program, state funding projections, and staffing allocation formulas. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the session.

• Approved Committee Agenda (unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet for a special business meeting that is almost entirely procedural: they will approve a closed session and adopt a resolution to enter that session. No public votes on policy, budgets, or programs are scheduled; the only substantive portion is the closed discussion.

• Approval of a resolution to hold a closed session

Operating Budget Hearing with List of Speakers

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda lists over 40 speakers including municipal officials, students, organizations, cluster representatives, and individuals, each allotted 3-5 minutes to deliver testimony. No budget decisions are made at this hearing; it is solely for receiving public input.

• Mayor Monique Ashton of Rockville testifying on behalf of the city
• Testimony from student speakers including Peter Boyko, Vivian Urbina, and Daniel Conteh
• Association representatives from OCA-DC, Ashburton Elementary PTA, Montgomery County Education Association, and others
• Cluster representatives from Clarksburg, Walter Johnson, Whitman, Gaithersburg, Quince Orchard, Bethesda-Chevy Chase (canceled), Kennedy, Wheaton, and Northwest clusters
• Board question period after cluster representatives

The Board of Education conducted a hearing to receive testimony from municipalities, students, organizations, and clusters regarding the operating budget. No budget approvals or funding decisions were made during the session.

• Approved the operating budget hearing agenda (Unanimous)

Operating Budget Work Session#2 Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss discretionary items for the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and a discussion of discretionary budget items. No final votes are scheduled; this is a deliberative work session.

• Discussion of discretionary items for the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget
• Reference to a 2,918 KB PDF attachment with further budget details

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review state revenue and discretionary expenditures for the Superintendent's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. Board members requested specific data on blended learning, distance learning, and special education projections. No substantive budget votes were taken.

• Approved the January 23, 2025, Operating Budget Work Session Agenda (by consensus)

REVISED Committee on Special Populations Meeting

The Committee on Special Populations will discuss professional learning programs aimed at improving outcomes for emergent multilingual learners, with supporting data sheets and progress reports. The meeting will also cover an informational summary from a prior meeting and next steps for alternative programs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Review of Informational Summary from September 19, 2024, meeting
• Presentation on Professional Learning to Improve Outcomes for Emergent Multilingual Learners, including data sheets and EL progress report card
• Discussion of Next Steps for Alternative Programs

The Committee on Special Populations adopted the informational summary from the September 19, 2024, meeting. The session included a presentation on professional learning to improve outcomes for Emergent Multilingual Learners.

• Adopted informational summary for September 19, 2024 meeting

Operating Budget Hearing with List of Speakers

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the FY26 operating budget. The agenda lists registered speakers including students, associations, cluster representatives, and individuals who will provide testimony. No decisions are being made; this is solely a hearing to gather public input.

• Students, associations, cluster reps, and individuals are each allotted 3-5 minutes to speak
• Testimony must be submitted in advance; several speakers have submitted written or video testimony
• The hearing runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville
• Board members will ask questions after each speaker category
• Some listed speakers are no-shows (e.g., Advaiit Iyer and Nitish Shah, Charles Swain, Denise Encamacion)

The Board of Education conducted a hearing to receive testimony from students, organizations, and cluster representatives regarding the operating budget. Board members requested specific data on restorative justice costs, substitute programs, and staffing. No substantive budget decisions were made during this session.

• Approved adjournment of the hearing (unanimous)

Operating Budget Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. The session focuses on revenues, the Blueprint, and non-discretionary items.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget revenues
• Review of Blueprint items
• Review of non-discretionary budget items

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review the Superintendent's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. Board members requested specific data on Blueprint funding, staffing costs, and student services. No substantive budget changes were decided during this session.

• Approved the work session agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:41 p.m. (unanimous)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on consent items including procurement contracts over $25,000, a school bus contract, and the HVAC replacement at Monocacy Elementary School. They will also take tentative action on Policy GAA regarding a positive work environment. Discussions will cover fall 2024 literacy and math data, as well as a safety and security update. Public comments and recognitions for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and National School Counseling Week are also scheduled.

• Contract approval for school buses (RFP No. 102623)
• Award of contract for Monocacy Elementary School HVAC replacement
• Architectural appointment for Eastern Middle School major capital project
• Acceptance of Woodlin Elementary School major capital project
• Tentative action on Policy GAA, Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization

The Board of Education approved two personnel appointments and proclaimed February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Board also held a closed session to discuss budget strategy, collective bargaining, and legal matters.

• Approved closed session for budget, personnel, and legal matters (Unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Appointed Julie A. Morris as director, Division of Planning, Design, and Construction (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brooks P. Kemp as principal of Bradley Hills Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (Unanimous)