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Montgomery County Council approved a $143 million increase to the MCPS budget for FY 2027, but personnel cuts remain possible; in a straw vote, the council backed a $7.9 billion county operating budget with no property tax increase and a progressive income tax structure.
Montgomery County Council postponed its budget straw vote on MCPS funding after educators voiced objections, signaling ongoing debate over school funding; council member Fani-González said the panel will reconvene Friday to continue discussions.
The MCPS chief outlined potential staffing reductions as the district faces a budget shortfall; cuts could affect various departments and school-level support roles, with final decisions tied to the county budget recommendation and subsequent board actions, pending public input.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich proposes a roughly 6% increase to the property tax rate to bolster funding for MCPS as part of the county’s new budget plan.
MCPS remains closed as crews continue snow/ice cleanup, with unsafe streets for buses and walkers and post-plow piles hindering visibility. Temperatures are set to briefly rise above freezing today, and the district aims to reopen Tuesday in some capacity, though conditions may still be far from perfect (Pencil Prediction: Two pencils).
MCPS anticipates a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 2 due to ongoing snow and ice, with updates on Sunday, Feb. 1 after 4 p.m.; openings depend on bus-accessible roads, safe sidewalks, and clear entrances, and not all county roads are clear yet. Nearby jurisdictions have varied responses, and while a full closure is possible, a delay remains the most likely outcome as conditions persist.
Due to icy conditions caused by recent snow and freezing temperatures, three Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed on Monday, while others operated on a delayed schedule, as the district prioritized safety and continued snow and ice removal efforts.
The Montgomery County school board plans to appoint Monique Felder as interim superintendent, despite her documented issues including accepting payments from a company with ties to school district vendors while working in Nashville, and being involved in lawsuits during her time at MCPS. The board claims to have reviewed the findings and is confident in Felder's ability to lead, but questions arise about her suitability for the role and the board's decision-making in light of recent leadership issues within MCPS.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has unveiled an action plan to address high rates of chronic absenteeism among students. The plan includes school-specific strategies and a system-wide promotional campaign. While it does not immediately change grading or attendance policies, they will be reevaluated. Attendance rates have doubled since the return to in-person learning, with one in three students identified as chronically absent. The plan includes a root cause analysis, school-based improvement measures, and a district-wide attendance promotion campaign. Existing grading and attendance policies, including the controversial "50% rule," will be evaluated. Some parents are skeptical about the effectiveness of the plan.