Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

Capital Budget and CIP Work Session #2

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Budget. The meeting includes a review of current infrastructure and proposed individual and countywide projects. The board will also discuss amendments to the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program.

• Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2028 Capital Budget
• Amendments to the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program
• Review of current infrastructure
• Recommended individual and countywide projects

Capital Budget and CIP Hearing with List of Speakers (virtual)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is conducting a virtual hearing to receive testimony regarding the Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting includes scheduled testimony from municipal representatives, individuals, and pre-recorded submissions.

• Testimony from Monique Ashton, Mayor of the City of Rockville
• CIP testimony regarding the Blair Cluster from Thomas Hackman
• CIP testimony regarding the WM Cluster from Alicia Woolf
• CIP testimony from Northwood Cluster Coordinator Rebecca Aicher

Capital Budget and CIP Hearing with List of Speakers

The Montgomery County Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting consists of scheduled testimony from municipal representatives, employee associations, students, and individual residents.

• Testimony from Mayor Talisha Searcy of Takoma Park
• Testimony from Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals
• Testimony from SEIU Local 500
• Testimony from Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA)
• Public testimony from students and residents regarding various school clusters

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will decide on the 2027–2028 Program of Study and review first-quarter student academic performance data. The board is also considering various contract extensions and supplemental capital budget appropriations for fiscal year 2027.

• Approval of School Year 2027–2028 Program of Study
• Procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
• Contract extensions for transportation services, canned fruits and vegetables, and fresh produce
• Lease amendments for 750 Progress Way and Spring Mill Center
• FY2027 supplemental capital budget amendments for Aging Schools, Healthy School Facility Fund, and Maryland Energy Administration Grants

REVISED Capital Budget and CIP Preliminary Presentation and Work Session #1

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the Superintendent's recommended Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Budget. The meeting includes a review of the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program amendments and current infrastructure.

• Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2028 Capital Budget
• Amendments to the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program
• Review of enrollment information and funding sources
• Review of current infrastructure
• Discussion of recommended individual and countywide projects

REVISED Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session on Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. with a closed session, then opening publicly at noon. Members will discuss a local program of study and an update on the elementary and middle school boundary study and closures/consolidations process, and may take tentative action on the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school year calendars. The agenda also includes a closed session resolution, an administrative appointment, association and public comment periods, and adjournment at 3:55 p.m.

• Discussion of Elementary and Middle Schools Boundary Study / Closures and Consolidations Process update
• Tentative action on 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school year calendars
• Resolution for a closed session and a future closed session resolution
• Administrative recommended appointment
• Public comments scheduled for 12:15 p.m.

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a business meeting on September 24, 2026, to take action on a wide range of items, including procurement contracts, budget transfers, policy amendments, and school construction awards. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous contract approvals and recognitions, as well as separate action items on wellness, appeals, and field trip policies. Informational reports on construction, legal fees, and student data will also be presented.

• Award of construction management at-risk services contracts for Damascus High School and Eastern Middle School major capital projects
• Approval of multiple contract extensions, including HVAC, food, rental equipment, master lease financing, ERP software, office supplies, elevator maintenance, technology solutions, fuels, and facility condition assessment
• Approval of FY2026 operating budget end-of-year categorical summary and transfers, and FY2027 comprehensive maintenance plan
• Technical amendments to Policy JPG (Wellness), tentative action on Policy BLB (Appeals and Hearings) and Policy IPD (Field Trips)
• Expenditure approval for Blueprint of Maryland's Future career counseling implementation

REVISED Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Fiscal Management Committee will meet to review the annual work plan, discuss Category 12 fixed-charge expenses (including the Employee Benefits Fund) for FY 2025, and hear from the internal auditor about the FY 2027 work plan and the Independent Activity Fund data report. The committee will also receive a board expenditure report for FY 2026. This is a routine oversight meeting with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Category 12 expenses, including Employee Benefits Fund, for FY 2025
• Internal Audit Unit Work Plan for FY 2027
• Independent Activity Fund Data Report
• Board Expenditure Report for FY 2026
• Annual Fiscal Management Committee Work Plan

Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session with a morning closed session and afternoon public items. They will discuss the opening of schools, receive a progress update on the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, and hear updates on the Educational Foundation and broadening engagement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on substantive policy or contracts listed.

• Closed session resolution and future closed session resolution
• Opening of Schools: Excellent Teaching and Learning Experiences (oral discussion)
• Progress Update: 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
• MCPS Educational Foundation Update
• Broadening Engagement discussion

The Board of Education unanimously approved the meeting agenda, a future closed session resolution, and reports from closed sessions held on August 17 and August 20, 2026. The reports detailed various personnel actions, student transfer decisions, and legal advice. The Board also received presentations on the 2026-2027 school opening and the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Future Closed Session Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Report of Previous Closed Sessions for Aug 17 and Aug 20 (Unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of Administrative Complaints AC-2026-1 and AC-2026-2 (Unanimous)
• Accepted untimely appeal AP-2026-3 for processing (Unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of early entrance to kindergarten requests EEK-2026-2 and EEK-2026-3 (Majority)
• Accepted superintendent recommendations to suspend employees in matters P-2026-13, P-2026-14, and P-2026-17 (Unanimous)
• Reversed superintendent denials for student transfer requests T-2026-20 and T-2026-21 (Unanimous)

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

The Advisory Committee to the Montgomery County Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement meets Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 15 W Gude Drive in Rockville. The committee will set its norms and ground rules, review the approved summary of its May 14, 2026 meeting, and elect a co-chairperson. MCPS staff will present a community engagement plan, followed by committee discussion on how to support it.

• Election of an advisory committee co-chairperson
• MCPS staff presentation on a community engagement plan
• Committee discussion on supporting the MCPS community engagement plan
• Review of the approved informational summary from the May 14, 2026 meeting
• Establishment of committee norms and ground rules

The Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement held its first meeting of the school year to establish participation norms and elect leadership. Members reviewed the district's preliminary community engagement plan regarding potential school closures and consolidations. No formal votes were taken on school operations, as the district is currently in the initial information-gathering phase.

• Elected Monica Lopez-Biro as Co-Chairperson
• Adopted committee norms and ground rules for participation

Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education's Policy Management Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve its 2026-2027 work plan and review several draft policies, including those on travel study programs, wellness, and appeals procedures. The committee will also discuss the school year calendar policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review and approve draft 2026-2027 work plan
• Draft policy IPD: Travel Study Programs, Field Trips, and Student Organization Trips
• Draft policy JPG: Wellness and Physical Health
• Draft policy BLB: Rules of Procedure in Appeals and Hearings
• Discussion of Policy IDA: School Year Calendar

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will discuss the draft annual plan for 2026-2027. Members will also review a scorecard update and conduct a deep dive into goals regarding safe environments and workforce diversity.

• Discussion of 2026–2027 Strategic Planning Committee DRAFT Annual Plan
• Strategic Plan Scorecard Update
• Deep dive into Goal 3: Positive, Safe, and Effective Environments
• Deep dive into Goal 4: High-quality, Diverse Workforce

Committee on Special Populations Meeting

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education approved its 2027 Annual Legislative Priorities platform and the election schedule for the 50th Student Member of the Board. The Board also appointed six administrators to various leadership roles and approved several procurement contracts and facility projects.

• Approved 2027 Annual Legislative Priorities platform (unanimous)
• Adopted election calendar for 50th Student Member of the Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Peter V. Crable as director, Department of Facilities Operations (unanimous)
• Appointed Ebony Y. Langford-Brown as supervisor, Elementary Mathematics (unanimous)
• Appointed Teryl M. Nawezi as principal, Flower Hill Elementary School (unanimous)
• Appointed Joan M. Stump as principal, Pine Crest Elementary School (unanimous)
• Appointed Nakia L. Sutton as principal, Arcola Elementary School (unanimous)
• Appointed S. Peter Young, II as principal, Potomac Elementary School (unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education is holding a special business meeting on August 17, 2026. The agenda consists of approving a quorum and a resolution for a closed session, followed by the closed session itself and adjournment. No public business items are listed.

• Approval of quorum for the meeting
• Resolution authorizing the closed session
• Closed session scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Meeting adjournment at 1:00 p.m.

The Montgomery County Board of Education met on August 17, 2026, to vote on moving into a closed session. The Board approved the resolution to conduct this session to discuss personnel, administrative, and quasi-judicial matters.

• Approved Resolution 332-26 to enter closed session (unanimous)

Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss a preview of the Elementary Schools Boundary Study and consider a contract for a consultant to study school consolidation and closures. The board will also vote on several high-value construction change orders and the 2026-2027 Board Handbook.

• Contract for consultant for school consolidation, closures, and boundary studies
• Change orders over $100,000 for HVAC projects at Dr. Charles R. Drew ES, Harmony Hills ES, and Sligo MS
• Change order over $100,000 for Charles W. Woodward HS reopening project
• Procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Board Handbook

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved an amended resolution directing MCPS to conduct a comprehensive review of student screen time and digital tool use for grades K-8, with a report due to the Board no later than March 2027. The Board also approved 18 consent items, including procurement contracts, HVAC change orders, and a consultant contract for school consolidation and boundary studies, and approved 14 personnel appointments. The Board tabled the 2026-2027 Board Handbook until a future meeting and removed the Annual Ticketed Event and Meeting List for 2026-2027 from the agenda. Board Vice President Brenda Wolff was absent for all votes.

• Approved amended resolution on auditing student screen time K-8, report due March 2027 (unanimous among those present)
• Approved 18 consent items including procurement contracts, HVAC change orders, and consultant for school consolidation study (unanimous among those present)
• Approved 14 personnel appointments including associate superintendent and multiple principal and director roles (unanimous among those present)
• Tabled approval of 2026-2027 Board Handbook until a future meeting (unanimous among those present)
• Removed Consent Item 8.18 Annual Ticketed Event and Meeting List for 2026-2027 from the agenda (unanimous among those present)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous among those present)
• Approved revised closed session resolution (unanimous among those present)
• Adjourned open session at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous among those present)

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider recommended appointments for principals at Argyle Middle School and Eastern Middle School. The body will also review various procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more.

• Recommended appointments for principals at Argyle MS and Eastern MS
• Procurement contracts and expenditure authorizations of $25,000 or more
• Contract approval for School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program (RFP 8120.1)
• Contract approval for Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (RFP 4361.5)
• Contract approval for Playground, Water Play and Aquatic Equipment (RFP 101625)

The Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of new principals for Argyle Middle School and Eastern Middle School. The Board also approved a wide range of procurement contracts, capital project specifications, and a general wage adjustment for non-salary schedule positions for FY2027.

• Appointed Nadia J. Kline-Taylor as principal of Argyle Middle School (Unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth A. Merino as principal of Eastern Middle School (Unanimous)
• Approved general wage adjustment for positions not on salary schedule for FY2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of the Internal Audit Unit Charter (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Sonfield to the Ethics Panel for a three-year term (Unanimous)
• Appointed Natalia Mendoza and Alexsia Robinson to the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement (Unanimous)
• Approved educational specifications for Eastern Middle School and Damascus High School major capital projects (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple procurement contracts including custodial supplies, food services, and IT hardware (Unanimous)

REVISED Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a work session on June 4, 2026. The main action item is final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. The board will also discuss third-quarter academic performance for 2025-2026, Athletics and Title IX, and a 'Leveling Up' initiative. Public comments are scheduled, and the board will consider administrative appointments including several principals.

• Final adoption of the FY2027 Operating Budget
• Appointments of directors and principals for several schools
• Discussion of Athletics and Title IX with FY25 athletic financial report
• New business item on auditing student screen time K-8
• Public comments from 23 individuals

The Board of Education held a work session that included a closed session to discuss budget strategies, personnel matters, and legal advice. The Board also approved a revised agenda and a report from a previous closed session.

• Approved Resolution No. 226-26 to hold a closed session for budget, personnel, and legal matters (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 227-26 to adopt the revised meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 228-26 for a Future Closed Session Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 229-26 regarding the Report of Previous Closed Sessions from May 11, 2026 (Unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This is a procedural special business meeting. The board will vote to acknowledge a quorum and pass a resolution to enter closed session, after which the meeting adjourns. No substantive public decisions are scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing the board to meet in closed session

Revised Strategic Planning Committee

The Revised Strategic Planning Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a meeting to discuss the MCPS Strategic Plan FY 2025-2030. Two agenda items are listed: target setting and strategies/tactics. The meeting includes a review of the previous informational summary from March 5, 2026.

• Strategic Plan: Target Setting (discussion/presentation)
• Strategic Plan: Strategies and Tactics (discussion)
• Informational Summary of March 5, 2026 meeting

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education meets on May 21, 2026, to consider a closed session resolution, approve three principal appointments, and act on a consent agenda with 18 items including procurement contracts, a roof replacement at Chevy Chase Elementary, and budget transfers. Public comments and association comments are also scheduled.

• Vote on administrative appointments for principals: Sherwood HS, Spark M. Matsunaga ES, Burnt Mills ES
• Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more
• Chevy Chase Elementary School roof replacement project
• New Hampshire Estates Elementary School right-of-way dedication
• Fiscal Year 2026 third quarter category and object transfer requests

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Management Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will receive oral updates on the FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets, and discuss enterprise funds including the Food Services fund and impacts of meal debt and meal prices. The committee will also consider an Internal Audit Unit charter and updates to the Financial and Procurement manuals.

• Update on FY2027 Operating Budget (oral discussion)
• Update on FY2027 Capital Budget (oral discussion)
• Enterprise funds overview with focus on Food Services fund, meal debt, and meal prices
• Internal Audit Unit charter review
• Financial Manual and Procurement Manual updates

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

This is a special business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education, consisting primarily of procedural items to authorize a closed session. The board will acknowledge a quorum and vote on a resolution to enter closed session. No public business or substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Resolution for today's closed session (action item)

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to enter a closed session. The closed session was held to discuss administrative matters, including operating and capital budget strategy.

• Approved resolution to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the special closed session at 4:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

The board is meeting to conduct a closed session. The agenda consists of procedural actions to acknowledge a quorum and approve a resolution for the closed session.

• Approval of resolution for closed session

The Board of Education held a special meeting to vote into a closed session. The closed session was held to discuss administrative matters, including operating and capital budget strategy. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

• Approved resolution to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the special closed session (unanimous)

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

This is a procedural meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Board of Education on Communication and Community Engagement. The committee will welcome members, review its purpose and goals, approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting, receive reports from staff, and discuss feedback on committee engagement efforts. No substantive decisions or new proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and feedback on committee engagement efforts
• Review of advisory committee purpose and goals
• Reports from Board Office and MCPS staff

REVISED Policy Management Committee Meeting Agenda

The Policy Management Committee of the Montgomery County Board of Education will discuss Policy JEF, the Open Lunch Policy, during this meeting. The agenda includes a review of the policy and supporting regulation. No votes or decisions are indicated.

• Discussion of Policy JEF, Open Lunch Policy, with review of the policy document and Regulation JEF-RA

Special Board Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will convene a Special Board Business Meeting on May 11, 2026, to approve a closed session and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 15 W Gude Drive in Rockville.

• Closed session approval
• Adjournment at 3:00 p.m.

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to hold a closed session on May 11, 2026, to discuss administrative matters including the operating budget and capital budget strategy, as well as personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 193-26 to hold closed session (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution CS-2-26 to adjourn meeting at 2:55 p.m. (unanimous)

REVISED Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss policies on educational technology (IGS) and policy-setting (BFA), and an oral discussion on accelerated and enriched learning in literacy and mathematics. The board also considers approval of closed session resolutions, administrative appointments, and a legislative session recap. Public comments are scheduled.

• Discussion of Policy IGS on Educational Technology
• Discussion of Policy BFA on Policysetting
• Oral discussion of Accelerated and Enriched Learning in Literacy and Mathematics
• Administrative appointments: Supervisor Enterprise Network Cybersecurity, principals at Benjamin Banneker MS and Cresthaven ES
• Legislative session recap

The Board of Education approved a revised agenda and scheduled several future closed sessions. It also approved a revised report from a previous closed session that included decisions on residency and public complaints.

• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous among those present)
• Approved closed session for May 7, 2026 (unanimous among those present)
• Approved future closed sessions for May 11, 14, and 21, 2026 (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Revised Report of Previous Closed Session (unanimous among those present)
• Affirmed denial of Complaint from the Public in Board Appeal No. CFP-2026-3 (unanimous)
• Reversed residency decision in Board Appeal No. R-2026-4 (unanimous)
• Approved Decisions and Orders for Board Appeal Nos. CFP-2026-1, R-2026-3, T-2026-2, and TR-2026-1

Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education holds a business meeting on April 30, 2026, with a large consent agenda covering 20 items. These include approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more, contract awards for roof replacements at DuFief ES, Kennedy HS, and Silver Spring Intl MS/Sligo Creek ES, purchase of diesel buses, interpreting services, Chromebook repair, and a dual enrollment MOU with Montgomery College. The board will also consider administrative appointments for directors and principals at several schools, hear public comments, and approve a closed session resolution.

• Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (Item 8.1)
• Award of contracts for roof replacements at DuFief ES, Kennedy HS, and Silver Spring Intl MS/Sligo Creek ES (Items 8.9-8.11)
• Contract approval for purchase of diesel buses (Item 8.5)
• Contract approval for Chromebook repair and maintenance (Item 8.3)
• Recommendation of providers for before- and after-school child care for SY2026-2027 (Item 8.12)

The Board of Education approved a revised resolution to conduct a closed session on April 30, 2026. The closed session was intended to cover topics including personnel matters, budget strategy, and legal advice.

• Approved revised resolution for closed session (unanimous)

Work Session Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a recommendation to revoke the M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute charter, a policy on background screening of employees and volunteers, and proposed FY2027 meal prices. The board will also hear public comments and discuss safety and security updates, restorative approaches and the student code of conduct, and proposed amendments to the 2026–2027 school year calendar.

• Recommendation to revoke M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute charter
• Discussion and action on Policy GCC, background screening of MCPS employees, candidates, contractors, and volunteers
• Oral discussion on Fiscal Year 2027 proposed meal prices
• Oral discussion on safety and security update
• Oral discussion on restorative approaches and student code of conduct, and proposed amendments to the 2026–2027 school year calendar

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved resolutions to hold a closed session on April 16, 2026, and to approve the report of the previous closed session held on March 26, 2026. The meeting reconvened in open session at 12:03 p.m. after a closed session from 9:09 a.m. to 11:24 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 128-26 to hold closed session on April 16, 2026
• Approved Resolution 129-26 for a future closed session
• Approved Resolution 130-26 for the report of previous closed session
• Reconvened in open session at 12:03 p.m.

REVISED Business Meeting Agenda

The Montgomery County Board of Education will consider a revised agenda, including a closed session, celebrations, public comments, and a large consent agenda. The consent items include approvals for procurement contracts over $25,000, extensions for classroom furniture, cafeteria supplies, HVAC equipment, and office supplies, as well as contract awards for roofing and HVAC projects at several schools. The board will also vote on supplemental appropriations for the Aging Schools Program, sustainability initiatives, technology modernization, and a fund balance offset for winter weather events.

• Approval of procurement contracts of $25,000 or more
• Award of contract for Montgomery Blair High School Reroofing Phase III
• Award of contract for HVAC replacement at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary, Longview School, and New Hampshire Estates Elementary
• FY2026 supplemental appropriation for Aging Schools Program, sustainability initiatives, and technology modernization
• FY2026 supplemental appropriation from fund balance to offset winter weather event costs

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss personnel, budget strategy, and legal matters. Following the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session to approve the amended meeting agenda and a series of consent items including various contract extensions and awards.

• Approved resolution for closed session (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved procurement contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure authorization for contracts of $25,000 or more (unanimous)
• Approved classroom furniture extension contract (unanimous)
• Approved cafeteria disposable supplies extension contract (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC/refrigeration equipment and parts extension contract (unanimous)
• Approved office and school supplies extension contract (unanimous)