Montgomery Community Media

The status of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent Joshua Starr is of interest to many in Montgomery County, including local leaders. In this MyMCMedia extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is asked at his weekly briefing on Feb. 2 how he keeps up with the latest developments. Take a look: For more […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill released the following statement on Feb. 1 regarding discussions about Superintendent Joshua Starr’s contract: “The Montgomery County Board of Education and Dr. Joshua P. Starr continue to discuss his future as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Those conversations will continue tomorrow and we […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days to let the county’s school board know if he wants his contract as head of the school system renewed. Although not a letter of intent, Starr submitted to the school board last week a letter touting the school system’s accomplishments under his tenure. You […]

The Montgomery County School Board released a statement Friday afternoon about the ongoing discussion surrounding the renewal of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr’s contract. The statement from MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neill reads: “A superintendent’s appointment and contract are among the most important responsibilities that the Board of Education has and every member takes these responsibilities […]

UPDATED As questions are raised about the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr, Councilmember Craig Rice and County Executive Isiah Leggett are sharing their thoughts on the superintendent’s future. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board policy requires the superintendent to indicate whether he wants his contract to be renewed […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr is facing a contract that expires the end of June, but whether he will return at the helm of the school system is unclear. MyMCMedia caught up with two board members recently to hear their thoughts on Starr’s future. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board […]

UPDATED The Montgomery County Board of Education has a closed session scheduled Friday and it would appear that Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr’s $250,000-plus yearly contract hangs in the balance. The closed door meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board policy requires the superintendent to indicate whether he wants […]