"Montgomery County Public Schools Grapple with Misconduct Allegations and Leadership Controversies"

Former Montgomery County principal Joel Beidleman, accused of sexual harassment and bullying, is "no longer an employee" of the school system, amid a growing turmoil in the district. A new report documents the school system's failure to address problems in its unit investigating employee misconduct. Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight faces uncertainty as the school board indicates it wants her to step down. The district has faced criticism and investigations over its handling of misconduct allegations, with the departure of Beidleman being the latest in a series of personnel changes. The Montgomery County Council plans to conduct a joint oversight hearing to address the systemic issues.