Following is the press release from the Montgomery County Board of Education.Michael Durso Appointed to Fill District 5 Board of Education Seat June 26, 2009 Retiring Springbrook High Principal To…
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Montgomery County’s Desperate Budget Gamble
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Montgomery County’s budget crisis, exacerbated by a State Board of Education decision at the very end, is over for the moment. Or is it?The County Council approved a new budget…
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The Infamous “PIA” Video
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This discussion by Board of Education members about parents who are “PIAs” (pain-in-the-a$$es) has led to a most entertaining feud with the Parents Coalition. Enjoy!
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You better hide the kids and shield your eyes before reading this press release, folks!Statement by County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President Phil Andrews on the Decision of…
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The State Board of Education denied the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) waivers for school funding for all three counties (Montgomery, Prince George’s and Wicomico) that applied. And contrary to what…
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A major part of Montgomery County’s $587 million budget crisis is not under the control of the County Executive, the County Council or anyone else in Rockville. In fact, a…
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What We Are Watching in Annapolis
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While the mainstream media titillates itself with the University of Maryland porn scandal, here’s what we have our eyes on in the rest of the General Assembly session.Misclassification Bill Despite…
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Maryland’s $10 Billion Black Hole
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Lost in the debate about teacher pensions is one central fact that deserves discussion: the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland is seriously ill. That should concern state…
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As we have previously chronicled, Senate President Mike Miller is determined to unload the obligation of paying for teacher pensions on Maryland’s counties. On February 6, Big Daddy introduced SB…
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The recently passed federal stimulus package will help Maryland balance its FY 2010 budget with fewer program and aid cuts than originally proposed by the Governor. But as of right…