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Montgomery County Public Schools   MD average (US Census ACS)
Population1,057,586
Per-capita income$66,124
Median home value$615,200

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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.

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2 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 25, 2026

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta de Educación revisará nombramientos administrativos y contratos de adquisiciones

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery considerará los nombramientos recomendados para directores en la Escuela Intermedia Argyle y la Escuela Intermedia Eastern. El organismo también revisará varios contratos de adquisiciones y autorizaciones de gastos de $25,000 o más.

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

REVISED Work Session Agenda

La Junta adoptará el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027 y discutirá el rendimiento académico

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo el 4 de junio de 2026. El punto principal de acción es la adopción final del Presupuesto Operativo del Año Fiscal 2027. La junta también discutirá el rendimiento académico del tercer trimestre de 2025-2026, Atletismo y Título IX, y una iniciativa 'Leveling Up'. Se programarán comentarios públicos y la junta considerará nombramientos administrativos, incluyendo varios directores.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 27, 2026

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

Junta escolar aprobará sesión cerrada y luego se levantará

Esta es una reunión de negocios especial de procedimiento. La junta votará para reconocer un quórum y aprobar una resolución para entrar en sesión cerrada, después de lo cual la reunión se levanta. No hay decisiones públicas sustantivas programadas.

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Tue May 26, 2026

Revised Strategic Planning Committee

El comité discute los objetivos y tácticas del Plan Estratégico de MCPS

El Comité de Planificación Estratégica Revisada de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una reunión para discutir el Plan Estratégico de MCPS FY 2025-2030. Se enumeran dos puntos del orden del día: el establecimiento de objetivos y las estrategias/tácticas. La reunión incluye una revisión del resumen informativo anterior del 5 de marzo de 2026.

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Thu May 21, 2026

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

Junta votará por nuevos directores para tres escuelas

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery se reunirá el 21 de mayo de 2026 para considerar una resolución de sesión privada, aprobar tres nombramientos de directores y actuar sobre un orden del día de consentimiento con 18 ítems que incluyen contratos de adquisición, un reemplazo de techo en Chevy Chase Elementary y transferencias presupuestarias. También están programados comentarios públicos y comentarios de asociaciones.

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Tue May 19, 2026

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

Comité Fiscal de MCPS discutirá deuda de comidas y fondos empresariales

El Comité de Gestión Fiscal de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery recibirá actualizaciones orales sobre los Presupuestos Operativo y de Capital del FY2027, y discutirá los fondos empresariales, incluido el fondo de Servicios de Alimentación y los impactos de la deuda de comidas y los precios de las comidas. El comité también considerará un estatuto de la Unidad de Auditoría Interna y actualizaciones de los manuales Financiero y de Adquisiciones.

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Fri May 15, 2026

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

La junta escolar aprueba sesión cerrada para el 15 de mayo de 2026

Esta es una reunión de negocios especial de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery, que consiste principalmente en asuntos procesales para autorizar una sesión cerrada. La junta reconocerá un quórum y votará una resolución para entrar en sesión cerrada. No se programan asuntos públicos ni decisiones sustantivas.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

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

Comité asesor revisará esfuerzos de participación y aprobará actas anteriores

Esta es una reunión de procedimiento del Comité Asesor de la Junta de Educación sobre Comunicación y Participación Comunitaria. El comité dará la bienvenida a los miembros, revisará su propósito y metas, aprobará las actas de la reunión del 11 de febrero de 2026, recibirá informes del personal y discutirá comentarios sobre los esfuerzos de participación del comité. No hay decisiones sustantivas ni nuevas propuestas en la agenda.

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Thu May 14, 2026

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery celebra una reunión de negocios especial

La junta se reúne para realizar una sesión privada. La orden del día consta de acciones procedimentales para reconocer un quórum y aprobar una resolución para la sesión privada.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

Comité de MCPS discutirá la política de almuerzo abierto

El Comité de Gestión de Políticas de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery discutirá la Política JEF, la Política de Almuerzo Abierto, durante esta reunión. La agenda incluye una revisión de la política y la regulación de apoyo. No se indican votos ni decisiones.

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Mon May 11, 2026

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta celebrará una sesión cerrada y levantará la sesión

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery se reunirá en una Reunión Especial de Negocios el 11 de mayo de 2026 para aprobar una sesión cerrada y levantar la sesión a las 3:00 p.m. La reunión está programada para llevarse a cabo en 15 W Gude Drive en Rockville.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026

REVISED Work Session Agenda

La Junta discute tecnología educativa, establecimiento de políticas y aprendizaje acelerado

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery celebra una sesión de trabajo para discutir políticas sobre tecnología educativa (IGS) y establecimiento de políticas (BFA), y una discusión oral sobre aprendizaje acelerado y enriquecido en alfabetización y matemáticas. La junta también considera la aprobación de resoluciones de sesión cerrada, nombramientos administrativos y un resumen de la sesión legislativa. Se programan comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta votará sobre contratos de $25K+ y proyectos de capital, incluyendo reemplazos de techos escolares

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una reunión de negocios el 30 de abril de 2026, con una agenda de consentimiento extensa que cubre 20 puntos. Estos incluyen la aprobación de contratos de adquisición de $25,000 o más, adjudicaciones de contratos para reemplazos de techos en DuFief ES, Kennedy HS y Silver Spring Intl MS/Sligo Creek ES, compra de autobuses diésel, servicios de interpretación, reparación de Chromebooks y un MOU de inscripción dual con Montgomery College. La junta también considerará nombramientos administrativos para directores y principales en varias escuelas, escuchará comentarios públicos y aprobará una resolución de sesión cerrada.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026

Work Session Agenda

La Junta discutirá la revocación de la carta de M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y potencialmente actuar sobre varios temas, incluyendo una recomendación para revocar la carta de M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute, una política sobre la verificación de antecedentes de empleados y voluntarios, y los precios propuestos de las comidas para el año fiscal 2027. La junta también escuchará comentarios públicos y discutirá actualizaciones de seguridad y protección, enfoques restaurativos y el código de conducta estudiantil, y las enmiendas propuestas al calendario escolar 2026–2027.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 26, 2026

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta votará sobre contratos y presupuesto de capital para escuelas

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery considerará una agenda revisada que incluye una sesión cerrada, celebraciones, comentarios públicos y una agenda de consentimiento extensa. Los puntos de consentimiento incluyen aprobaciones para contratos de adquisición superiores a $25,000, extensiones para mobiliario de aula, suministros de cafetería, equipo de HVAC y suministros de oficina, así como adjudicaciones de contratos para proyectos de techado y HVAC en varias escuelas. La junta también votará sobre apropiaciones suplementarias para el Aging Schools Program, iniciativas de sostenibilidad, modernización tecnológica y una compensación del saldo del fondo para eventos climáticos invernales.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 ( [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

El comité fiscal discutirá los factores de impulsión del presupuesto, la dotación de personal y el ROI académico

El comité discutirá los factores de costos del presupuesto operativo y las comparaciones de ingresos estatales, revisará el plan de implementación de estándares de dotación de personal y su transición de 5 años, y escuchará una presentación sobre el retorno de la inversión académica que incluye un informe de Amplify CKLA. Los artículos informativos incluyen un informe semestral de gastos de la junta y esfuerzos de sostenibilidad.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 .   The following is a summary of the meeting and is for informational purp [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #3

La junta revisará las recomendaciones del superintendente sobre estudios de límites

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery celebra una sesión de trabajo para discutir la recomendación del superintendente sobre el análisis de programas secundarios y los estudios de límites. Las revisiones a la presentación señalan que los estudiantes de Woodlin Elementary se trasladarán a Silver Spring International Middle School y que el cronograma del estudio de límites de primaria se corrige a 2027. No se esperan votaciones finales; esta es una sesión de discusión.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Ethics Panel Meeting

El Panel de Ética discutirá tutorías, regalos y divulgación financiera

El Panel de Ética de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una reunión regular para discutir varios temas relacionados con la ética, incluyendo tutorías y defensa de la educación especial, definiciones de políticas, regalos al personal, uso de fondos de actividad independiente y un formulario actualizado de divulgación financiera. Se señaló que no se necesita una sesión cerrada. La reunión se llevará a cabo de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.

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Tue Mar 10, 2026

Spring Public Hearing #4 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers

La junta celebra su cuarta audiencia pública de primavera sobre mejoras de capital

La Junta de Educación del Condado Montgomery celebra su cuarta audiencia pública de primavera sobre el Programa de Mejoras de Capital. La audiencia incluye testimonios de funcionarios electos, representantes de los grupos escolares, estudiantes e individuos. No se están tomando decisiones; la junta está recopilando la opinión pública.

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✓ Decidido: 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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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Spring Public Hearing #3 - Capital Improvements Program - with List of Speakers

La Junta celebra audiencia pública de primavera sobre el Programa de Mejoras de Capital

Esta es la tercera audiencia pública de primavera sobre el Programa de Mejoras de Capital (CIP) para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery. La Junta de Educación escuchará testimonios grabados y en persona de funcionarios electos, estudiantes, representantes de clústeres, asociaciones e individuos. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión tiene como único propósito recibir comentarios del público sobre el CIP.

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✓ Decidido: 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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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Strategic Planning Committee

El comité de la junta discute la estabilidad de la fuerza laboral de MCPS, la diversidad y los objetivos antirracistas

El Comité de Planificación Estratégica revisará y discutirá tres objetivos bajo el Objetivo #4 (Fuerza Laboral de Alta Calidad y Diversa) del Plan Estratégico de MCPS para el Ejercicio Fiscal 2025-2026: estabilidad de la fuerza laboral y contratación, composición de la fuerza laboral y acceso a la oportunidad, y práctica inclusiva y antirracista. El comité también aprobará el resumen informativo de su reunión del 18 de diciembre de 2025.

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✓ Decidido: 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Joint Meeting with the Montgomery County Planning Board and Board of Education

Reunión conjunta de la Junta de Planificación y la Junta Escolar sobre matrícula y límites

El Montgomery County Planning Board y la Board of Education se reúnen conjuntamente para discutir infraestructura, proyecciones de matrícula, un cronograma del estudio de límites, una colaboración de la academia de planificación y un estudio de caso colaborativo. No se registran votos ni decisiones en esta agenda; es una sesión de discusión.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2

La Junta discute las recomendaciones del Superintendente sobre el programa secundario y los límites

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery está llevando a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar las recomendaciones del Superintendente en cuanto al análisis del programa secundario y los estudios de límites. La sesión incluye una revisión de las tasas de generación de estudiantes y un calendario de participación.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 26, 2026

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

El comité de políticas discutirá tecnologías emergentes y políticas de verificación de antecedentes

El Comité de Gestión de Políticas revisará los comentarios públicos sobre tres políticas: Tecnologías Emergentes (IGS), Verificación de Antecedentes (GCC) y Establecimiento de Políticas (BFA). También discutirán enmiendas técnicas a la Política KBA sobre Información Pública. Se presentará un resumen informativo de la reunión de diciembre de 2025 y un resumen de las regulaciones de MCPS aprobadas recientemente.

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Tue Feb 24, 2026

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

El comité discutirá la identificación y atención de estudiantes multilingües emergentes

El Comité de Poblaciones Especiales revisará el resumen informativo de la reunión del 18 de noviembre de 2025 y luego discutirá la identificación y atención de estudiantes multilingües emergentes. No se enumeran votos ni decisiones; la agenda es principalmente de discusión e intercambio de información.

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Tue Feb 24, 2026

REVISED - Spring Public Hearing #2 - Woodward/Northwood Boundary Study - with List of Speakers

La Junta de MCPS realiza audiencia sobre estudio de límites de Woodward/Northwood

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery está llevando a cabo una audiencia pública para recibir testimonios sobre un estudio de límites propuesto que afecta a las escuelas Woodward y Northwood. La reunión incluye testimonios grabados y en persona de residentes, representantes de clústeres y organizaciones. No se están tomando decisiones en esta audiencia; es únicamente para recopilar comentarios del público.

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✓ Decidido: 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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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).   Translation assistance provided by – Laura Garcia Valdes and Janet G. Cueto      &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Spring Public Hearing #1 - Crown/Damascus Boundary Study - with List of Speakers (virtual)

Audiencia pública sobre el estudio de límites escolares de Crown/Damascus

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery está llevando a cabo una audiencia pública para recibir testimonios sobre el Estudio de Límites de Crown/Damascus. La audiencia incluye testimonios grabados y en persona de representantes municipales, estudiantes, representantes de clústeres e individuos. No están programadas decisiones de la junta; la audiencia es para recopilar opinión pública.

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✓ Decidido: 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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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).   Translation assistance provided by – Laura Garcia Va [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

Aprobación de contratos de adquisiciones y cambios en proyectos de capital para múltiples escuelas

La Junta de Educación votará sobre elementos de consentimiento que incluyen contratos de adquisiciones valorados en $25,000 o más, un contrato de reemplazo de HVAC para la Escuela Primaria Dr. Charles R. Drew, una orden de cambio superior a $100,000 para la ampliación/mejoras de la Escuela Secundaria Northwood y la cancelación de acuerdos contractuales para el proyecto de capital mayor de la Escuela Secundaria Damascus. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos de 20 individuos y reconocimiento de varios meses y semanas de sensibilización.

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✓ Decidido: 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

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

Comité Asesor revisará las recomendaciones del Superintendente sobre estudios de límites escolares

El Comité Asesor de la Junta de Educación sobre Comunicación y Participación Comunitaria se reunirá para discutir estudios de límites escolares. El cuerpo también elegirá un co-presidente y revisará las metas del comité y las normas de colaboración.

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✓ Decidido: Advisory Committee reviews community engagement and boundary study data

The Advisory Committee reviewed the September 18, 2025, informational summary and discussed community engagement regarding boundary studies. The committee also reviewed superintendent recommendations and upcoming public hearing schedules.

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Advisory Committee to the Board of Education Communication and Community Engagement Meeting Informational Summary February 11, 2026   The Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement (“Advisory Committee”) was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in person in the Board Room, 15 W. Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland.  The following were present:   Board Members and Board Staff :  Natalie Zimmerman (Chairperson), Lori-Christina Webb (Chief of Staff), Darlene Harris (Ombudsperson), Edith Lozada (Coordinator, Communications) and Yolanda Faerber (Coordinator, Constituent Services).  One community observer was present throughout the meeting.   MCPS Staff :  Elba Garcia (Deputy Chief, Division of Family & Community Engagement), Christopher Cram (Deputy Chief, Division of Communications), and Catherine Malchodi (Executive Director, Division of District Operations).    Advisory Committee Members :  Sharon Barr, Melvin Freeman, and Adam Lee.   The following is a summary of the meeting for informational purposes only.   Welcome and Introductions .  Ms. Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.  She welcomed everyone and had the Board and MCPS Staff members introduce themselves.  Ms. Zimmerman reviewed the Advisory Committee’s purpose and goals.    Review Norms and Ground Rules for Pa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026

REVISED Work Session Meeting Agenda

La junta discutirá las recomendaciones del superintendente sobre estudios de límites

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo el 5 de febrero de 2026, discutiendo las recomendaciones del superintendente sobre el análisis de programas secundarios y estudios de límites para las escuelas Woodward, Northwood, Crown y Damascus. Otros temas de la agenda incluyen posiciones legislativas, enmiendas de primavera del Programa de Mejoras de Capital FY2027-2032 y el fortalecimiento de las matemáticas en MCPS. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos, incluido uno que solicita una prohibición de nuevos arrendamientos de torres de telefonía celular en propiedades de MCPS.

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✓ Decidido: The Board of Education approved several resolutions during its work session

The Board of Education passed resolutions regarding closed session procedures and a report on previous sessions. The meeting included both open and closed sessions to discuss administrative, personnel, and legal matters.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Informational Summary Thursday, February 5, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 5, 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), Edith Lozada Salgado (coordinator, communications), 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 (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Operating Budget Work Session #3 Agenda

La Junta analiza el plan de implementación revisado de los estándares de personal para el presupuesto operativo FY2027-31

Esta es la tercera sesión de trabajo sobre el presupuesto operativo. La junta analizará un borrador revisado del Plan de Implementación de Estándares de Personal FY2027-2031, que orienta los niveles y costos de personal. No hay decisiones finales programadas; la sesión es para discusión y para informar futuras acciones presupuestarias.

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✓ Decidido: Board discusses Superintendent's recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget

The Board of Education held a work session to review the Superintendent's recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. The discussion included an overview of staffing standards, state revenue, and a multi-year budget sketch.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Operating Budget Work Session #3 Informational Summary Monday, February 2, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held an operating budget work session on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Patricia O’Neill Board 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 ; Karla Silvestre; Julie Yang, Laura Stewart; Natalie Zimmerman; Anuva Maloo (student member of the Board); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Dr. Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); and James Lepinsky (communications support specialist/recorder).   Other Staff Members Present in person during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Essie McGuire (chief of staff), Niki Porter (chief academic officer), Dr. Margaret Cage (chief student support officer), Francoise Vandenplas (supervisor, World Languages),  Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer),  Carly Thompson (executive director, division of Financial Management), and Channen Paddyfote (director, Department of Management and Budget, Division of Financial Oversight, Division of Financial Management).   The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education hearings are the official record o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Operating Budget Hearing #2 with List of Speakers

La Junta realiza la segunda audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 27

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery está realizando su segunda audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto operativo para el año fiscal 2027. La reunión consiste únicamente en testimonios presenciales y grabados de municipios, estudiantes, asociaciones, representantes de clústeres e individuos. No hay decisiones ni detalles del presupuesto en la agenda; la junta escuchará la opinión pública.

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✓ Decidido: Board held a budget hearing but made no formal decisions

The Montgomery County Board of Education conducted its second operating budget hearing on February 2, 2026, hearing testimony from municipal leaders, students, organizations, and individuals. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The session was adjourned by consensus at 9:31 p.m.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Operating Budget Hearing #2 Informational Summary Monday, February 2, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held an Operating Budget Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 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, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo (student member), Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), and Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst).   Other Staff Members Present in person during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Ivon Alfonso-Windsor (chief financial officer); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); and Ms. Channen Paddyfote (director, Department of Management and Budget, Division of Financial Oversight, Division of Financial Management). Translation assistance provided by – Luis D. Mejia and Laura Garcia Valdes                               The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education hearings are the official record of the hearing and can be viewed at: https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/373748 .   The following summary is for informational purpose [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Jan 24, 2026

Board of Education Retreat

Retiro de la Junta de Educación centrado en gobernanza, comunicaciones y planificación de horarios

La Junta de Educación celebra un retiro para discutir la formación de equipos, ejercicios de gobernanza, estrategia de comunicaciones y el calendario anual 2026-2027. La agenda incluye la aprobación de una sesión cerrada y considera el horario y la programación de las reuniones de la junta. No se enumeran decisiones vinculantes ni acciones de financiamiento; el retiro es principalmente de carácter procedimental y de desarrollo.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved resolution to hold closed session for budget strategy talks

The board approved Resolution No. 48-26, authorizing a closed session to discuss administrative and capital budget strategies. Members also reviewed scheduling details for the 2026-2027 academic year and participated in governance and communications exercises. No other formal actions or votes were taken before the retreat adjourned at 2:27 p.m.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Informational Summary Saturday, January 24, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a retreat during a special meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 120 at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.  This special meeting was open to the public and the following were present:   Board Members and Board Office staff:  Brenda Wolff (vice president), Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Tom Lockman (deputy chief of staff), Monica Hetrick (director, Board senior analyst), Edith Lozada Salgado (coordinator, communications), and James Lepinsky (communications specialist). Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting:  Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools) and Essie McGuire (chief of staff).   Other individuals present in person during the course of the Board Meeting: Molly Young, director of board development, Maryland Association of Boards of Education (facilitator).   The following is a summary of the meeting for informational purposes only.   Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:46 a.m. in Room 120 at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.   Team Building Exercise Board of Education members engaged in a team building activity. No formal action was taken.   RESOLUTION NO. 48-26: Resolut [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026

Board of Education Retreat

La Junta de MCPS realiza un retiro sobre gobernanza, formación de equipos y apelaciones

La Junta de Educación de Montgomery County se reúne en un retiro para discutir formación de equipos, compromisos compartidos, el papel de gobernanza de la junta y desarrollo profesional sobre apelaciones. No se programan decisiones ni votaciones formales; la agenda es principalmente de desarrollo y procedimental.

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✓ Decidido: Montgomery County Board of Education held a special meeting and retreat

The Board of Education held a special retreat for informational purposes and discussion. No formal actions or substantive decisions were taken during the session.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Informational Summary Friday, January 23, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a retreat during a special meeting on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 120 at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.  This special meeting was open to the public and the following were present:   Board Members and Board Office staff:  Grace Rivera-Oven (president), Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang, Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), and Tom Lockman (deputy chief of staff). Other staff present in person during the course of the Board Meeting:  Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools), Essie McGuire (chief of staff), and Robyn Seabrook (chief of legal services).   The following is a summary of the meeting for informational purposes only.   Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. in Room 120 at 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.   Team Building Exercise Board of Education members engaged in a team building activity partnering to introduce their colleagues. No formal action was taken.   Review of Board Norms and Shared Commitments Board of Education members reviewed the Board’s existing Norms and Shared Commitments.  No formal action was taken.   StrengthsFinder Exercise Board of Education members reviewed and discussed the re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 22, 2026

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

La Junta de Educación revisará proyectos de capital escolar y tarifas de escuela de verano

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery se reunirá para aprobar nombramientos administrativos y diversos contratos de adquisición. La junta también considerará un estudio de viabilidad para un proyecto de capital importante en Eastern Middle School y establecerá las tarifas para la escuela de verano de 2026.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves staff appointments and several consent items

The Board of Education approved a revised meeting agenda and two administrative appointments. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a series of consent items including procurement contracts and financial reports.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Informational Summary Thursday, January 22, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 22, 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, 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), Edith Lozada Salgado (coordinator, communications), 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 (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief of school leadershi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Operating Budget Work Session Agenda

La Junta revisará la visión general del presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery realizará una sesión de trabajo para discutir el Presupuesto Operativo Recomendado por el Superintendente para el año fiscal 2027. La agenda incluye una visión general del Plan para el Futuro de Maryland y los gastos discrecionales. No se programan votaciones sobre el presupuesto en esta reunión.

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Thu Jan 15, 2026

Operating Budget Hearing with List of Speakers

La Junta escucha testimonios públicos sobre el presupuesto operativo

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery está realizando una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto operativo. La agenda enumera más de 30 testimonios presenciales y en video de individuos, coordinadores de clústeres y grupos comunitarios. Los miembros de la Junta harán preguntas después de los segmentos de testimonios. No se programan decisiones en esta audiencia.

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Thu Jan 8, 2026

REVISED Work Session Meeting Agenda

La Junta discutirá la revocación de la carta constitutiva del M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute

Esta sesión de trabajo incluye acción tentativa sobre las políticas BFA (establecimiento de políticas) y GCC (verificación de antecedentes para empleados, contratistas y voluntarios), y discusión sobre la revocación de la carta constitutiva del M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute. La junta también discutirá estrategias de alfabetización para estudiantes multilingües emergentes y servicios de educación especial, y presentará un avance de la sesión legislativa de 2026. Están programados comentarios públicos y nombramientos administrativos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves agenda changes and closed session resolutions

This excerpt records only procedural actions taken by the Montgomery County Board of Education on January 8, 2026. The board unanimously approved an agenda revision, a resolution to enter closed session for personnel and budget strategy discussions, and the report from its December 11 meeting. No substantive policy or funding decisions are detailed in this portion of the minutes.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Informational Summary Thursday, January 8, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in person and virtually 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 ( virtual ), Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Julie Yang ( arrived at 1:32 p.m.) , Natalie Zimmerman, Anuva Maloo, Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff), Thomas Lockman (deputy chief of staff), 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 (chief of staff, Office of the Chief of Staff); Peter O. Moran (chief o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026

Operating Budget Work Session Agenda

La Junta celebra una sesión de trabajo sobre el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery celebra una sesión de trabajo para analizar los ingresos, los ajustes al presupuesto base y los requisitos no discrecionales para el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027. La agenda incluye la aprobación del orden del día y el reconocimiento del quórum, y la discusión sustantiva se centra en la descripción general del presupuesto. No se proporcionan votos ni cifras específicas de dólares en el texto de la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Board reviewed FY2027 budget changes and adjourned work session

The Montgomery County Board of Education held an informational work session to review Superintendent recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, including revenue updates and non-discretionary requirements. The meeting contained only procedural items and no substantive policy or funding decisions were made. The board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn at 12:03 p.m.

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Montgomery County Board of Education Operating Budget Work Session Informational Summary Tuesday, January 6, 2026   The Board of Education of Montgomery County held an operating budget work session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Patricia O’Neill Board 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 (virtual); Karla Silvestre; Laura Stewart; Natalie Zimmerman; Anuva Maloo (student member of the Board); Lori-Christina Webb (chief of staff); Thomas C. Lockman (deputy chief of staff); Monica Hetrick (director, board senior analyst); and James Lepinsky (communications support specialist/recorder).   Other Staff Members Present in person during the course of the hearing : Thomas W. Taylor (superintendent of schools); Essie McGuire (chief of staff); and Channen Paddyfote (director, Department of Management and Budget, Division of Financial Oversight, Division of Financial Management). The video/audio recordings of the Board of Education hearings are the official record of the hearing and can be viewed at: https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/371166 .   The following summary is 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 contr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]