The Municipal and County Government Employees Organization (MCGEO), which represents most county employees other than police officers, fire fighters and school workers, has included the following six questions in its…
MCPS
According to Education Week, the Montgomery County Public Schools have the highest graduation rate of the nation’s 50 biggest school districts. Following is a statement from MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast.Friends,…
Consequences of the Budget, Part Two
One of the most compelling elements of the budget drama was its impact on the county’s most important government institution: its public schools.The School System The schools are a unique…
MoCo PTAs Oppose School Cuts
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs has joined the school unions and student organizations in protesting additional cuts to MCPS beyond the County Executive’s proposal. Following is their statement on…
MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast asked for and received authorization from the Board of Education to sue the county if the County Council cuts the system’s budget below the level proposed…
Meoww!! SEIU Blasts Duchy
On May 4, the three school unions – MCEA, SEIU Local 500 and the Supervisors – sent a long joint letter posing multiple questions about furloughs and proposing alternatives. So…
MCEA: No Need for Furloughs
MCEA has followed up its joint letter with the other school unions with a new one laying out its position: furloughs are not necessary. Here is the union’s case.MCEA points…
Students Oppose MCPS Cuts
The Student Member of the Board of Education and the Presidents of both student government organizations in Montgomery County have signed a joint letter opposing MCPS cuts that exceed the…