Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Jack Smith is scheduled to informally meet with Montgomery County Councilmembers on July 18th. According to a news release, this will be Smith’s first time meeting with Councilmembers since he officially took office on July 1st. The meeting will take place on the sixth floor of the County Council […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week. This week’s show includes reports about the grand opening of The Bonifant apartment building in Silver Spring, the signing of a proclamation by County Executive Leggett and Council President Floreen affirming support of the Muslim community, the annual public schools supply drive and much more. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools kicked off its drive for school supplies today at Wootton High School. Families and representatives from nonprofits had the opportunity to pickup supplies at the annual drive. According to the MCPS website, supplies were donated by students and staff from 81 MCPS schools and several offices. Superintendent Jack Smith, School Board […]

Montgomery County Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith, is scheduled to begin work on July 1 now that the Board of Education has finalized his contract. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Michael Durso shares his thoughts on the new superintendent.

Montgomery County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers will retire from the school system on June 30th after 37 years. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Michael Durso shares his admiration and respect for Bowers. MCPS’ new superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith, is scheduled to begin work on July 1.

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the appointment of Jack Smith as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday, March 8. According to a news release, Smith’s contract spans four-years and includes, a $275,000 salary per year, $40,000 of deferred compensation, and $19,875 toward his retirement plan. Smith will also receive additional benefits […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education conditionally appoints Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of schools. MCPS-TV reports. Pending approval from the state of Maryland, Dr. Smith is scheduled to begin on July 1. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, who also chairs the Council’s Education Committee, shares his thoughts on the appointment of Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools.

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. 2. Brookeville resident Craig Zucker is Maryland’s newest State Senator. Zucker, a state delegate, was sworn in on Thursday, and he replaces District […]

Before the Montgomery County School Board voted on his conditional appointment, Dr. Jack Smith had a breakfast meeting with County Executive Ike Leggett, Council President Nancy Floreen and Council member Craig Rice who chairs the Council’s Education Committee. According to Rice, Dr. Smith, who does not officially start the superintendent’s job until July 1, committed […]